Sarah Sikich plays pumpkin cornhole on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Carpinteria Community Garden. Sikich and other community members turned their Halloween pumpkins into mush on Saturday during the city’s annual Pumpkin Smash; all those pumpkin guts will be donated to local farms for compost and feed. For more pictures of the Saturday smashing fun, check out pg. 6 of this week’s print.
COMPILED BY EVELYN SPENCE AND JUN STARKEY COURTESY PHOTOS
The city of Carpinteria’s AgeWell programs and the Carpinteria Community Pool will be closed on Monday due to the Nov. 11 Veterans Day Holiday, while the city’s Community Library will remain open, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The library has a special Pajama Day planned for Monday, City Manager Michael Ramirez told the Carpinteria City Council last week, with a themed storytime planned for 10 a.m., board games and puzzles at 11 a.m., a cardboard project at 1 p.m. and hot cocoa and a movie at 2:30 p.m.
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Members of CARP Growers are again opening up their farms for free public tours on Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9 a.m.
Tour attendees will learn about farming practices, the life cycle of a cannabis plant, the industry as a whole and more, according to a press release sent out by CARP Growers last week. CARP Growers, made up of local cannabis farmers, was created in 2018.
“We hope that community members will sign up and come out to learn more about what we do (...) We work hard to produce an agricultural product that Carpinteria and Santa Barbara County can be proud to call their own,” Whitney Collie, president of CARP Growers, said in a press release.
Tours are limited to 200 people, and all guests must be older than 21. RSVPs are required. See more online at carpgrowers.org.
Open enrollment for Covered California opened Nov. 1, and will remain open until Jan. 31, 2025. At this time, Californians can renew, shop or sign up for a new health insurance place.
According to a press release sent out last week from Covered California, 5.9 million people have obtained health insurance through Covered California since 2014; 1.8 million are currently enrolled.
“In California, we are maximizing the Affordable Care Act by providing greater access to coverage and quality care to more Californians,” Governor Gavin Newsom said in a press release. “Reducing out-of-pocket costs for millions of Californians is an important step in creating a healthier California for all.”
Over 40,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients will also be eligible for health insurance coverage through Covered California this round, due to action from the Biden-Harris administration. Learn more online at coveredca.com.
Nurse Practitioner Week — recognized locally by the California Association for Nurse Practitioners (CANP) chapter — is celebrated Nov. 10–16, Carpinterian and CANP member Nancy Warner told CVN.
In Santa Barbara County, health care providers will celebrate with a gathering in Goleta at The Leta Hotel on Thursday, Nov. 14, 6–9 p.m. It is free for CANP members and $20 for non-members. Interested parties should RSVP to Dr. Jacques Charles at drjacquescharlesdc@gmail.com or by calling (310) 650-8435.
Warner called nurse practitioners “the center of the healthcare delivery system” and invited community members to join for the celebration.
Peek into the past at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History on Saturday, Nov. 9 for a free Family History Day, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The museum will have fifteen interactive stations set up, where attendees can check out a scavenger hunt, learn about rope making, take historical photos, put together timelines and puzzles, use stereo viewers and viewfinders, write on school slates, test out writing styles from different areas and more.
“Fam ily Day is going to be a fun community event,” Jayme Yahr, the museum’s executive director, said in a press release. “The museum will have activities for children and adults, lots of touch stations, and new ways of thinking about and hand-testing history. I appreciate our partner organizations and volunteers for helping to make this new event a reality.”
The museum has partnered with Carpinteria State Beach, UC Santa Barbara Library and the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society for the History Day. The History Day is also supported by the nonprofit California Humanities.
attendees
The museum is located at 956 Maple Ave. Learn more by calling (805) 684-3112 or visiting the museum’s website at carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.
Shannon Seaver is the featured speaker at this month’s Carpinteria Woman’s Club meeting, the club announced last week. Seaver, a career coach, will present on “Designing Your Life: 5 Steps to Designing the Life You Want.”
Seaver spent 15 years working in higher education; she also previously worked in career center management and with nonprofit organizations. She runs her own career coaching business: Shannon Seaver Career Coaching.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. See more online at carpinteriawomansclub.com.
this month’s Carpinteria Woman’s Club meeting.
The Summerland area will be able to accommodate more passenger train trips in the future, due to $22 million in funding received last month from the California State Transportation Agency.
Currently in that area, trains are not allowed to pass each other, causing delays when they have to pause in Santa Barbara or at Seacliff, according to a press release sent out last week. The funds will be used to construct Ortega siding in Summerland, which will eventually allow trains to move aside while opposing traffic passes by LOSSAN, Coast Rail Coordinating Council (CRCC), and the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) are collaborating on the project, which has available funding of $32,677,000.
“The Ortega Siding Project will lay the groundwork for additional passenger rail trips to Santa Barbara County – literally,” said Das Williams, LOSSAN Board of Directors’ member representing SBCAG.
In Carpinteria, trash will be collected as usual the week of the Veterans Day holiday, Nov. 10–16.
E.J. Harrison & Sons customers can place three carts at the curb each week for trash, recycling and food waste, the company reminded residents in a press release sent out late last month. The company serves Carpinteria and areas in Ventura County. See more online at ejharrison.com.
With 100% of precincts reporting, semi-official election results for the only contested Carpinteria City Council race show Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon ahead in the District 2 race against her opponent, Adriana González-Smith. Alarcon snagged 57.13% of the vote, or 497 votes, compared to González-Smith’s 42.07%, or 316 votes.
In the second district, 949 of the area’s 1,683 registered voters voted in the Nov. 5 election — 820 by mail, and 129 at the polls. For that race, there were seven write-in votes.
Alarcon originally ran for the council in 2020 for a four-year term in an at-large seat, and after the council’s switch to district-based elections, she ran this year for the District 2 seat. She was endorsed by more than a dozen local leaders and organizations, including fellow Councilmember Mónica Solórzano, Mayor Al Clark and District 3 candidate Julia Mayer.
Alarcon said Wednesday that she is
grateful to everyone who supported her in this campaign.
“(I) look forward to working with Carpinteria residents to address the issues that matter most to our city,” she said over text. “This was a meaningful race, and I’m proud of the positive, community-focused campaign we ran.
As Vice-Mayor, I am proud to speak for Carpinteria’s core values and will work tirelessly for all Carpinterians. I will continue to lead with the dedication and integrity that our community deserves.”
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Students from Krista Munizich’s third grade class at Canalino Elementary School visited librarian Julie Soto on Friday, Nov. 1, before the library closed to be moved to another building on campus.
Munizich said the new library is in the process of being finished, and should be open before the end of November.
Students and parents at Carpinteria High School (CHS) have been warned to look out for phishing scam emails claiming to offer students employment at the district. At least 12 students have received the scam email as of Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The email, according to a report from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, pretends to offer students employment as personal assistants for district employees, stating it would pay $300 per week. CHS Principal Gerardo Cornejo said his staff began receiving reports of the scam emails on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Cornejo sent out a warning to parents and students shortly after reports began coming in, though some students had already responded by filling out the form provided in the scam email. Cornejo urged students and parents to not respond to suspicious emails or emails requesting personal information and financial data.
Cornejo noted a few red flags that could suggest a phishing scam including unexpected emails from unknown senders, urgent requests for personal information and suspicious links, especially those leading to unfamiliar websites. He also advised students and their parents not to open attachments from unknown senders.
To protect against phishing email scams, Cornejo provided some tips, including verifying the source of the email, hovering over links with your mouse to verify the URL, using strong and unique passwords for any online accounts, enabling two-factor authentication for online accounts, and being aware of scammers that use emotional manipulation to receive information.
Any student or parent who receives a phishing scam email should not respond, and those who have fallen victim to the scam should contact their local law enforcement office and report the incident.
González-Smith did not respond early Wednesday to a request for comment.
In District 3, Dune Coffee Roasters owner Mayer won with 96.73% of the vote, and in District 4, Wade Nomura — now a four-time city council member — won with 97.63% of the vote. They both ran unopposed.
Mayer told CVN on Wednesday that she is grateful for the opportunity to serve District 3.
“I hope that in the next two years I can show my neighbors that I will represent all of our values and concerns,” Mayer said in an email. “What I know to be true is that we are all in this together, and I will work nonstop to ensure our collective future is in Carpinteria’s hands. Every single day I walk through my district and our city and I am so thankful to live here and have the opportunity to work for this place. Thank you for the opportunity and trust!”
Mayer ran to fill a spot that will soon be left vacant by Carpinteria City Councilmember Roy Lee, who is leaving for a seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. She will serve out a two-year term, and a seat for District 3 will again be on the ballot in 2026.
Nomura said it is an honor to serve Carpinteria as a councilmember, “with
this being the first time as a District 4 representative.”
“Carpinteria is a special place and with the new structure, it is important we represent both our district as well as the community in its entirety,” he said, adding that he wishes Lee success as a county supervisor. “(I) hope he will keep the issues Carpinteria faces as a result of county decisions at the forefront.”
He said he welcomes Mayer to the council and looks forward “to seeing the impact she will continue to have on Carpinteria, given her already impressive track record of being a leader helping to establish our skate park.”
The City of Carpinteria also easily voted to increase the city’s transient occupancy tax from 12% to 15%, with 74.91% (3,195 votes), in favor, and 25.09% (1,070) votes, against. The tax is paid by guests staying 30 days or less, and city staff told the council earlier this year that the increase is estimated to generate $750,000 annually for the city. The measure will go into effect 10 days after the election is certified.
Polly Holcombe also pulled ahead of Will Carleton in the Carpinteria Valley Water District Director Division 2 race, with 55.99% of the vote, or 659 votes, compared to Carleton’s 43.33%, or 510 votes.
In Santa Barbara County, 49.23% — or 120,585 — of registered voters turned out. Of those, 41.13% voted by mail, while 8% came out to the polls.
The unprocessed ballots report was not available as of press time. In California, ballots postmarked by Elections Day can arrive up to seven days after Election Day and still be counted. The county will certify the election results on Dec. 3.
— Evelyn Spence
LEFT: From left, Summerland Beautiful board members Elizabeth Winterhalter, Penny
Leslie
Summerland Beautiful and Parents for Summerland teamed up on Oct. 20 to clean up and landscape the area around Summerland Elementary School, Summerland Beautiful President D’Arcy Cornwall told CVN.
Current and former school families helped, including the Lombardi, Yonker, Gallup/Clark, Pozzebon, Rivera/DeLeon, Panofsky, Smith, Acos, Lesec, Hirsch and
LoMonaco families. Carpinteria City Councilmember and Santa Barbara County Supervisor-elect Roy Lee also spent his Sunday in Summerland, Sal Briceno of Briceno Landscaping donated his time, truck and tools, and the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Department supplied buckets and safety cones.
Did you know that HELP of Carpinteria provides about 450 rides per month to non-driving Carpinteria residents? It takes a lot of volunteers to make that happen.
HELP has an urgent need for DISPATCHER volunteers to answer the phone and schedule rides in our Carpinteria office as few as 2 hours.
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HELP has an urgent need for volunteer drivers and dispatchers. Join these community leaders. To learn more call HELP of Carpinteria: Monday - Friday from 8am - 4:30pm at (805) 684-0065
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
During its November session, the Carpinteria Planning Commission reviewed and approved two items: the first phase of zoning amendments to bring the city’s Housing Element plan back into compliance with state law; and a one-year extension on the temporary dog park pilot program at Monte Vista Park.
The city of Carpinteria’s Housing Element — the plan to accommodate 901 housing units by 2031 — is currently out of compliance with the state’s Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), with state officials ruling that the city’s plan did not have enough sites to meet those housing goals.
Until the city’s plan is found compliant, it cannot receive federal money for housing and is vulnerable to “builder’s remedy” projects, which would be given a quick trip through review and could not be denied if they meet objective standards and provide at least 20% affordable units.
At the Nov. 4 Planning Commission hearing, Principal Planner Mindy Fogg broke down the city’s three-phase plan to get back into compliance with the state, which starts with Phase One: the creation of new “mixed use” zoning designation and the rezoning of nine parcels which would give the city enough to meet the state’s Regional Needs Housing Allocation (RHNA) of 901 units.
Fogg said the RHNA numbers from the state called for at least 418 lower-income units (considered to be any household making 80% of the Median Area Income or less). She also said that while the city is not expecting any problem meeting the moderate and above-moderate goals based on pending projects and existing zoning, there is much more trouble with meeting the expectations for low-income housing.
Currently, the city can only accommodate 126 out of the 418 required lower-income housing units, Fogg said, leaving a shortfall of 292 units. To meet this, and to account for a 15% buffer required by HCD officials, the city had to find at least 16.8 acres of land that could be rezoned for denser housing, allowing for 20–25 units per acre and buildings up to 35 feet high in those specific areas.
The city has 19 sites in mind, but Fogg recommended that nine sites be rezoned in Phase One, since they were determined to be the ones most likely to provide low-income units by 2031.
The sites included several along the 4000 and 5000 blocks of Carpinteria Avenue, multiple parcels along the 1000
City staff recommended that nine sites, seen in yellow, be rezoned in Phase 1; those sites are the most likely to provide low-income units by 2031.
and 1100 blocks of Eugenia Place, and the largest, a five-and-a-half-acre property on the corner of Mark Avenue and Via Real.
Altogether, the properties proposed by the city could potentially provide 345 lower-income units.
These sites would be designated under the new Residential Mixed-Use (RMU) zone, which would allow multi-family or mixed-use with commercial frontage. This new zone would allow for streamlined approval of projects that meet certain objective standards.
The city is under a time crunch to get the first phase approved. Fogg said once the sites were rezoned and the Housing Element plan was resubmitted, the city would be in good standing once again.
“The sooner we can get certified, the better it will be for the city,” Fogg said.
The five members of the commission were all in support of moving forward as soon as possible, though there were some questions over whether other sites should be included in the list and about the new 35-foot height maximum.
Commission Chair Glenn La Fevers said he thought the height limit was appropriate, though a “signifi cant increase” over the 30-foot limit the city is used to. “An additional five feet above that, I think, is tolerable… we need to do what is necessary to meet the state mandates.”
Several landowners spoke during public comment, hoping that the commission would include their parcels among the
first phase of rezones. Some of those sites, including the former Norm’s Nursery and S&S Seeds locations, could provide hundreds of units if rezoned for housing.
City staff explained that those sites and others were considered, but left on the Phase Two list since they had specific land use challenges that could lead to rejection by HCD officials.
The commission did make one last-minute swap, opting to remove a half-acre site on Via Real that was only expected to bring moderate-income units and include the eight-acre Lagunitas site instead.
With the unanimous approval, Phase One of the rezoning plan will be sent to a first and second reading with the city council, and barring any further delays, the city could resubmit the Housing Element plan for HCD approval in early 2025.
During the same Nov. 4 meeting, Assistant Planner Megan Musolf provided a status report on the temporary dog park at Monte Vista Park, following six months of what she said has been a successful pilot program so far.
The city approved a temporary use permit for the park on a one-year basis back in November 2023, and since then it has been a popular spot for dog-owners in the city, as proven by data provided by the Carpinteria Dog Owners Group (C-DOG). C-DOG, a volunteer-run organization, has been unlocking and locking the park every day.
“C-DOG has been heavily involved with the operations,” Musolf said.
According to the numbers, the park has an average of six dogs at a time in the morning and around 15 during the afternoon; at the busiest times, there
have been up to 22 dogs at once. A community survey showed that many of the park users bring their dog multiple times a week.
Musolf said most of the complaints to the city came right after the park was opened — mostly for noise or off-leash dogs outside the designated areas — and that there had been only two reported incidents of dog bites.
During public comment, dog owners largely praised the park, while some neighbors shared their concerns over noise and parking issues.
Van Fleisher with C-DOG said that the park has been “good for the dogs and the humans.”
“They began to meet neighbors they had never met before, talk and make new connections,” he said. “Teachers reconnecting with former students, former workmates seeing each other for the first time in years. People were talking and a community was being formed.”
Others pointed out that, according to C-DOG’s survey, 79% of visitors drove to the park with their dogs, bringing a disproportionate impact to the neighborhood’s already strained parking situation.
One resident just asked if the city could work toward a more permanent fence, saying the current chain link fences looked like “San Quentin for dogs.”
Following staff’s recommendation, the commission unanimously approved a one-year extension for the Monte Vista Dog Park, allowing the pilot program to continue while the city explored plans for a permanent park, including options in more locations to relieve the pressure during busy hours.
C-DOG will no longer need to unlock or lock the gates (Musolf said that there should be no issue leaving the park open with normal park hours), but the organization will continue to help provide data for the city.
“The coolest office in Carp”: community garden coordinator talks plants, first months on the job
BY EVELYN SPENCE
Carpinteria native Josef Gottwald has worked in interior design, construction and the wine industry, but his latest venture has brought him back home to the city of Carpinteria as the city’s community garden coordinator. “With this (garden) as my office, it’s the coolest office in Carp,” he told CVN last week.
Gottwald was born and raised in Carpinteria before he left to attend Cornell University, where he studied English Literature, botany, chemistry, biology and viticulture (the study, production and cultivation of grapes) and mycology (the study of fungi). He also spent two years in Germany, before returning to Carpinteria in 2021. He replaced Wendi Dunn as the city of Carpinteria’s garden coordinator in May of this year.
At the garden, his time is occupied by “a little bit of everything” — helping the 104 gardeners who rent plots, checking on any issues that pop up, gardening itself and other administrative work.
“There are so many components to the garden. We have fruit trees, we have the garden beds, we have the little annexes, we have bee hives, we have the compost, we have a worm bin, we have these little seed starter areas,” he said. “In the front there, we have a little library for donated books. There’s so many things that benefit a garden that are adjacent to gardening and horticulture and agriculture, so I think it’s fun that we’re combining so many things.”
Gottwald also works on two city demo plots, one for flowers and one for vegetables, and has plans for winter vegetables on the horizon. Anything grown in the perimeter garden or anything that’s not in a plot is available for anyone to harvest, he said.
So, why the draw to plants and gar-
dening? “That’s a chicken or the egg question. Because as long as I can remember, I’ve loved it,” he said, explaining that one of his earliest memories is tackling the bean and paper towel experiment in primary school.
“When my dad built our house in Carp, on the architectural plans, it said, ‘Joe’s Garden.’ They had a space reserved for it. (The love for gardening) has always been there.”
The city is in the process of expanding
gardening programing, with volunteer days, tours — including with the city’s AgeWell program and Girls Inc. of Carpinteria — and other fun pop-ups, such as the Halloween pumpkin smash.
For the smash, residents were asked to bring in their Halloween pumpkins (decorations removed) to smash; the leftovers will be used as feed for local farms.
“My hope is to have a combination of educational and recreational events,” Gottwald said.
The garden is always in need of volunteers, he emphasized, so anyone interested in helping out or donating should reach out at carpgarden@carpinteriaca.gov.
The Carpinteria Community Garden is located at 4855 Fifth St. Garden beds cost $10 a month, and all gardeners are asked to contribute one hour a month of volunteer work beyond their own plots. There are no current plots available, but interested parties can join the city’s waitlist.
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Carpinterians pulled up to the Carpinteria Community Garden on Saturday, Nov. 2 with their leftover Halloween pumpkins, ready to smash them into pieces — with the decorations and lights removed, of course. All smashed pumpkins taken from this annual event are composted and given to local farms for animal feed.
ABOVE: From left, Sante, Luca and Julian check out the pumpkin guts.
AT LEFT: Justin Wright
AT RIGHT: Henry Cottrell
BELOW: Mónica Solórzano
“We’re not for sale. Neither is our sleep and family’s welfare.”
Sunday, May 17
Reports from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
COASTAL BUREAU OPERATIONS MAY 17 – 23, 2020
Janet Leman
was recovered and booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property.
9:54 a.m. / Unregistered Firearm / 1400 block Sterling Avenue
Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who reportedly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property department for safekeeping.
11:44 a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and Run / 6500 block Rincon Road
Why are Elon Musk’s rockets blasting off from Vandenberg, splitting our ears and sleep with those loud bangs from 2 to 5 a.m.? It’s very disrespectful and frightening for children, pets and us adults trying to finish up a very important part of human activity … sleep!
Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject fled the scene traveling southbound on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.
2:12 p.m. / Narcotics / 4600 block Carpinteria Avenue
I read the Coastal Commission wants to do environmental studies before Elon is allowed 50+ more launches every year. Environmental research also includes noise pollution and those extremely loud noises when most of us are still sleeping are a huge environmental problem for most households trying to finish their recommended hours of sleep. Since when does a private billionaire get permission to interfere with one of our basic needs?
Deputies responded to narcotic activity and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.
3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive
A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.
Noise pollution is a known threat to all humans. And these middle-of-thenight blast-offs from Vandenberg that sound like an explosion are not only harmful to our sleep but are a big source of anxiety while we try to calm ourselves and our families afterward. That takes up more sleep time. These excessively loud rocket launches supposedly helping all mankind are really another source of money for a billionaire trying to get richer and more powerful.
Sunday, May 17
8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block Via Real
Yes, there were some good-for-mankind space shuttles done in the past but now we’re in the crossfire of more noise pollution and a billionaire trying to accrue more power and money at the cost of the citizens living here in Carpinteria. I’m hoping everyone that has been shaken up by these explosive middle-ofnight noises are ready to side with the Coastal Commission’s idea of putting a halt on 50+ more rocket launches for the benefit of a billionaire.
A caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. A complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.
5 p.m. / Open Beer Violation / Linden Avenue and 9th Street
We’re not for sale. Neither is our sleep and family’s welfare. I’m not in any way connected to the Coastal Commission.
6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via Real
Janet Leman Carpinteria
A caller reported that she believes her laptop and credit cards were stolen by a female neighbor who lives at the Polo Field apartments. Follow up by deputies.
Tuesday, May 19
6 p.m. / Towed Abandoned Vehicle / 2200 block Lillie Avenue
Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The vehicle was towed.
I grew up in the most beautiful place, Carpinteria. I moved to Ojai in 1986, sadly I have lost many family members who have all been laid to rest at Carpinteria Cemetery. I just felt it right that they are in Carpinteria, yet the cemetery was in a phase of disarray; the trees were overgrown and it just didn’t look like anyone was taking care of it.
Wednesday, May 20
8:28 p.m. / Meth Possession / 1100 block Casitas Pass
A man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.
I recently visited and I can’t tell you what a wonderful, wonderful experience it was to be able to sit there and look out and it seemed peaceful and it seemed right. I just wanted to say I met a young man named Mark Razo and I can’t say enough that he is meticulous. The grounds were well manicured, the headstones were also manicured, the trees were trimmed and there was such a different feeling to be there; can’t remember a time when it looked so great.
10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope Violations / Hales Lane and Via Real
I went to see my loved ones who were laid to rest there, and it was such a beautiful pleasant experience — which I know sounds weird — but it was strange. Before, I couldn’t fathom going there, (and now) it just looks so beautiful, I know the right choice was made when we chose Carpinteria Cemetery.
A woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper spray. A baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.
I would love to thank Mark Razo (for) such a fabulous job in setting this peaceful place where, not too long ago, it had no peaceful feeling; everything was overgrown, the feeling was dreary. In fact, he did what many people before him couldn’t do.
3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 block Via Real
Lorraine DeAlba Ojai
A man was cited and released for possession of an open container.
5 a.m. / Welfare Check / 2100 block Ortega Hill Road
A caller reported that his girlfriend’s 27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran out of the house naked and was last seen running towards Summerland. Deputies responded and located a man walking nude on North Jameson near Sheffield. The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the hospital to detox. His mother drove him to the hospital.
Monday, May 18
10:41 a.m. / Tossed Mail / Via Real and Carpinteria Creek Mail was found scattered off a county access road by a Caltrans site. The mail
A woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. A traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined the vehicle was not stolen, but was rented a few weeks ago by the woman. She thought the “PERM” on the Arizona license plate meant it was only a “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, she said. After a search of nearby motel rooms associated with the subjects, they, and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will be done for the fraudulently obtained
Registration / Carpinteria and Palm
A man was driving with a false registration tab. He was cited for the violation and allowed to park the vehicle at his mechanic shop located nearby.
10:06 p.m. / Suspended License / Via Real and Vallecito Road
A man was stopped for not displaying license plates on his truck. A records check showed his driver’s license was
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 Larry Nimmer and the UCSB Middle East Ensemble for bringing such a special concert to Carpinteria, “especially at a time when appreciating cultural diversity is essential to peace. Thanks also to Lorraine McIntire of the Alcazar Theater and ShelterBox for their good work. It takes a village.”
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 Martha at Albertons for her long career serving Carpinterians. “I just watched her help a senior citizen. She was patient and helped her. It was amazing.”
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 Maggie Levine for her amazing work ethic and warm personality. “Her and her pup, Riley, have made Carpinteria a better place, always welcoming to locals and tourist alike. We will miss her bright smile and kindhearted character, we wish her all the best on her next adventure in Utah.”
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 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 the Three Church Bazaar and the makers and bakers of all the goods. “So many fun crafts and delicious bakery goods to choose from and fresh flowers as well! This is what our town is all about — local, fun, social, everyone coming together to support each other!”
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 everyone who refuses to use the bottoms of their shoes to push the lighted crosswalk call buttons and “continue to kindly spread the word that we don’t do that kind of thing around here.”
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 Fong Ha, who made the reader the most beautiful, delicious and healing soup three times as they recovered from surgery. “She is an angel for sure.”
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 halo to Dr. Jamie Persoon, the CMS team and parent volunteers for an awesome middle school dance last Friday. “It’s just what my middle schooler needed.”
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 halo to Neal Bartlett at Central Coast Law for helping the reader navigate through a very, very complicated estate. “He is an asset to our community.”
A reader sends a halo to all the trick-or-treaters, especially the older kids who were pleasant, polite and creative. “You made my evening so enjoyable!”
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 halo to their neighbor for making the best dessert the reader has ever had. “About five years ago I bought a cherry pie from the Carpinteria bake sale and it was the best cherry pie I’ve ever had. I got to the bake sale early this year to get another pie, but instead got her coconut cake! (...) I want to thank her and I look forward to next year’s dessert from her new kitchen!”
A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
A reader sends a halo to Ms. Greta for her continuous support of HELP of Carpinteria. “It is especially appreciated by the drivers.”
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 the Carpinteria Community Church for again providing a great lunch for the less fortunate in town. “Also, to our regulars, Brass Bird, Tina Lee, Carol Nichols and Fon Ha for supporting our program.”
A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
A reader sends a halo to everyone in the community who has volunteered countless hours to get the vote out. “Voting is a right that we all need to encourage and protect.”
2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
A reader sends a halo to the parents of the 75 students who took the PSAT/NMSQT at the high school. “Your students are motivated, polite, patient, well behaved, and are a pleasure to work with. Keep up the good work!”
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.
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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.
A reader sends a halo to Perla at Brass Bird. “Thank you for your positivity and excellent customer service.”
Saturday, May 23
A reader sends a halo to Ricky, the owner of Carpinteria Lock & Key. “I thank you for doing a wonderful job installing my lock box! Get your box from him!”
5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real
A reader sends a halo to Eddie, the landscape guy who keeps the Best Western looking so beautiful. “I walk past daily and appreciate his work, as I’m sure many Carpinteria residents do.”
Friday, May 22
7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena
A reader sends a pitchfork to the people at El Carro Park who don’t pick up after their dogs. “My son got dog waste all over his cleats. Please be mindful of others.”
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.
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.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the person complaining about trucks parking in front of their house. “It’s called public street. You don’t own a spot on a public road in front of your home.”
10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads
A reader sends a pitchfork to a manager at a local store who reprimanded a great cashier in front of a frequent customer. “The cashier may not have followed your request verbatim, but didn’t deserve being chastised in front of customers.”
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2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way
A man was contacted after reporting
Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male subject driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
The holiday shopping season sprung to life in Carpinteria this past weekend, with the Three Church Holiday Bazaar — organized by the Family Baptist Church, Faith Lutheran Church and the Carpinteria Community Church — an open house at Susan Willis Ltd., the arts faire at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center and a quilt raffle at Roxanne’s A Wish and A Dream.
Carpinteria Community Library recommends
“Be Ready When the Luck Happens” by Ina Garten
From the very first chapter of “Be Ready When the Luck Happens,” Ina Garten draws us in with her relatable anecdotes and heartfelt reflections. She shares stories of her own journey — how she transitioned from a White House nuclear policy analyst to a beloved culinary icon — and emphasizes the importance of being prepared for those serendipitous opportunities that can change our lives. Her narrative is not just about cooking; it’s about living fully, with an open heart and mind.
One of the standout themes of the book is the importance of community and connection. Garten emphasizes that cooking is not just about the food itself, but about the moments shared around the table with family and friends. She encourages readers to create an inviting atmosphere, where delicious meals become the backdrop for laughter, conversation and cherished memories. This focus on togetherness is a refreshing reminder of the joy that comes from nurturing relationships through shared culinary experiences.
I think I enjoyed this book so much because in addition to delicious recipes (only a few — this is not a cookbook) and engaging narratives, Garten’s writing is infused with a sense of optimism. She reminds us that while we cannot control everything in life, we can seize opportunities that come our way. Garten’s encouragement to embrace both preparation and spontaneity is a comforting and empowering mantra that inspires readers to approach life with a sense of adventure.
“Be Ready When the Luck Happens” is a heartfelt guide to living with intention and joy. Ina Garten’s warmth and wisdom shine through every page. Whether you’re seeking culinary inspiration or a gentle nudge to embrace the unknown, Garten’s latest offering is sure to resonate and inspire, proving once again why she remains a beloved figure in the culinary world.
This book is a must-read for fans of Garten and anyone looking to infuse their cooking — and their life — with a sprinkle of joy and spontaneity.
Jody
Thomas, Carpinteria Community Library
Friends of the Carpinteria Library recommend
“Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted” by Suleika Jaouad
You may know Suleika Jaouad from her starring role in the Oscar-nominated “American Symphony” (2023) documentary/musical with her husband Jon Batiste. But let me introduce you to her as a New York Times bestselling author.
Suleika offers the reader two love stories, Will and Jon. As a recent Princeton graduate, she was on the fast track for social and financial success when she received a leukemia diagnosis. She recounts her life of hospitals and chemotherapy with insight and openness. “Between Two Kingdoms” reads like a novel with her deft touch as a writer.
It’s only with a bone marrow transplant from her brother does she rebound, albeit slowly. Given the chance to write a column about her experience — “Life, Interrupted,” for the New York Times she finds an outlet for her creativity as well as connection with a community of those along the rocky road of life-threatening illnesses.
Readjusting to a life between two kingdoms, the healthy and the ailing, she begins to find herself traveling the country meeting the people who responded to her “Life, Interrupted” column. Her courage shines brightly throughout her journey.
—Dan Rothermel, Friend of the Carpinteria Library
CVN JODY THOMAS
On average, a new book costs somewhere between $20 – $35 dollars, depending on the length of the book, whether it is fiction or nonfiction, paperback or hardcover. Add to that the cost of preparing it for checkout, which involves cataloging it, adding a barcode, a book label, a spine label, an RFID tag for tracking, and some sort of protective cover.
If it is a book the Carpinteria Community Library thinks will be in demand, our staff may also purchase a large print edition — and, if available, an eBook, a digital audiobook and possibly a book on CD. Depending on the publisher and type of book, an eBook costs between $30 and $160, and an audiobook between $50 and $180.
If we were to provide one copy of each format for one title, the cost runs the library, on average, about $200.
The library checks out books for a period of three weeks, offers 10 days for patrons to pick up their hold requests, and we need to figure in the time it takes to get a book from one library to another, so let’s say three days for that. That means that for each book, the time allotted for each checkout could be five weeks.
But you need that book for your book club meeting in three weeks. And you aren’t the only one!
Let’s take a specific example of a very popular book, and what our process was to get you that book you want without you having to wait a year to get it.
Kristin Hannah’s “The Women” was published in February of 2024. We initially purchased two print copies, two eBooks, and an audiobook. We quickly added more print copies and eBooks, and we currently have eight print copies (two of which were donated), five eBooks, four audiobooks, and two large print copies.
We are part of the Black Gold Library System, sharing materials between six member libraries. In the library system, there are currently 43 print copies of “The Women” available for checkout, and even though it has been nine months since the book came out, there are still 21 holds on the book. Carpinteria’s copies of the books have been checked out to Carpinteria patrons 43 times and are now out to patrons from other libraries.
Each of the member libraries in Black Gold uses a system that prefers our local patrons. In other words, if you have a
One of the tricky things about running a small library that serves a community of readers is having enough copies of a book such that the wait time is not six months — preferably not even three months.
Carpinteria library card, you will go to the top of the list for whatever books we own. There could be 100 people on the list for a title, but if we own a copy, and you are the next person on the list with a Carpinteria Community Library card, you will be next in line for that book. The total checkouts for the 43 copies of the book in the Black Gold System have been checked out 288 times and — again — there are still 21 holds pending on the title.
One of the tricky things about running a small library that serves a community of readers is having enough copies of a book such that the wait time is not six months — preferably not even three months. So, the library tries to add several copies of the “hot” titles, so the wait time is shortened.
What will happen with “The Women” — which is what happens to all very popular books — is that in some period of time, and I predict it will be January, all the holds will be filled and there will no longer be the demand that we have seen for most of this year.
At that time, all eight copies of “The Women” will return to our library. Have you been into the library? Then you know we do not have shelf space for eight copies of anything. In this particular case, we will create a “book club in a box” with those books and they will continue to be available for book groups.
But, in many cases, we will just have too many copies of a book, and they will be sold at the Friends of the Carpinteria Library Bookstore, right next door to the library, where our wonderful volunteer Friends will turn the books into money that will buy the next hot title.
Jody Thomas is the city librarian for Carpinteria. She has a master’s degree in Library and Information Science, and before becoming the city librarian, she worked for the California State Library. She’s a Carpinteria High School grad with big love for Carpinteria. She passionately believes in the value of public libraries. She is happily married to her husband of 40 years, raised two adult daughters, and now spends all the time she can with her four extremely charming grandchildren.
Carpinteria’s newest speech and language therapist, Lauren Larrieu, M.S., CCC-SLP, opened her practice a few months ago, and is eager to build her clientele and serve this community. Larrieu described her background, offerings and more in the following conversation with Coastal View News.
CVN: What captivated your interest in speech and language therapy?
Lauren Larrieu: I knew from a young age that I wanted to pursue a career where I could help people. I originally planned on
becoming an elementary school teacher, like my mom. However, when I learned more about the field of speech-language pathology, I was instantly hooked. Communication is so important in our daily lives. It influences how we connect with others, navigate challenges and express ourselves. Helping clients communicate more effectively is what drew me to become a speech therapist.
Please describe the range of services you offer.
I provide in-home speech therapy services for both children and adults. I work with children who have diffi culty producing specifi c sounds, challenges with expressive and receptive language and diffi culties with fl uency or stuttering. I also support children on the autism spectrum in developing communication strategies and enhancing their ability to engage with peers. Adults may benefit from speech therapy for the following challenges: aphasia or dysarthria following a stroke or traumatic brain injury, voice changes related to Parkinson’s disease and gender-affi rming voice therapy.
Do you have a recommended age for children with language struggles to
begin speech therapy?
The earlier the intervention, the better. If your child is struggling to reach age-appropriate milestones (such as babbling, using first words or speaking in longer sentences), they may benefit from speech therapy.
What is most gratifying about the work you do?
Seeing my clients make progress is the most gratifying thing about my work. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a parent’s face after their child learned a new skill. I sometimes joke that making parents “happy cry” is one of the best parts of my job.
Is there anything else you would like Carpinteria to know about you?
I feel so lucky to live in a place as special as Carpinteria. There is nowhere else my husband and I would want to raise our five-month-old son, James. I look forward to being a resource for families here in Carpinteria.
Ingrid Bostrom is a photographer, drawn to open space and stories told in each new face. Send ideas of impactful Carpinterian bosses to ingrid@ingridbostromphotography.com.
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ROBIN KARLSSON
Spotted! Spooky, classic and downright clever costumes filled Carpinteria and Summerland streets last Thursday for the annual Halloween celebration, captured by CVN photographer Robin Karlsson.
Thursday, Nov. 7
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
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: Veterans Morning Meet Up Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
AgeWell Senior Program: Zumba Gold Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Food Bank Senior Food Distribution Veterans Hall Courtyard, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 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.
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Tweens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Every Thursday. Full. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Veterans Storytelling Hour Veterans Hall Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 5:30 p.m.agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Friday, Nov. 8
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
Live Music: Alex Van Valen Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Saturday, Nov. 9
Santa Monica Creek Trail Restoration 4405 El Carro Lane. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring gloves, hat and water. Come when you can, stay as long as you want. (805) 705-3429
Meeting: Carpinteria Beautiful Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m.
Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue. 10 a.m. – noon. Free. (805) 886-4382 Free Family History Day Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, 956 Maple Ave. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (805) 684-3112,
carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org
FFA Drive-Thru BBQ Pick Up Carpinteria High School, 4810 Foothill Road. 1–4 p.m. Preorders required for $75 tri-tip dinner. carpffaboosters@gmail.com
Corktree Cellars Annual Charity Wine Tasting Event Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 2–5 p.m. corktreecellars. com, (805) 684-1400
Sunday, Nov. 10
Live Music: Jaren Nels Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5:30–8:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, Nov. 11
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11 a.m. Geared toward ages two to five. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Pajama Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310
Rotary Morning, GranVida Happy Hour GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:30 p.m.
M onday 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, Nov. 12
AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
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
Chair Yoga The Gym Next Door, 4915 Carpinteria Ave., Suite A. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – noon. $15. (805) 684-2595
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: City Council Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit. ly/CarpinteriaCityMeetings
Corktree Karaoke with K.J. Tati
Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6:30–9
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has announced two new additions to its board: Annalee Salcedo Power and Neal Bartlett.
“The arts center is very fortunate to have these two strong, high-caliber community members on our governing board to help us in creating a vibrant community through the arts,” said board chair Tim Cohen in a press release sent out Tuesday.
Salcedo Power, the current dean of academics at Cate School and a former math teacher, is a Yale graduate. She also works as an advisor, mentoring teens year-round and helping lead outdoor leadership trips.
Island View Law owner Bartlett earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oregon, School of Law. He is a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.
He also serves on the Board of Directors for HELP of Carpinteria and the Carpinteria Community Association, and is a trustee with the Carpinteria Cemetery District.
Playwright Claudia Hoag McGarry will have three of her original plays — “A Coma Kind of Love,” “Sisters,” and “Dance Me to the End,” — read in an all-day staged reading at Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, on Sunday, Nov. 24. McGarry has had her works featured in galleries and businesses around Carpinteria, including the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center and Zookers Restaurant.
In a staged reading, actors read from a script aloud in front of an audience, typically without any costumes or sets. “A Coma Kind of Love” will be read at 12:30 p.m., “Sisters” will have a debut showing at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and “Dance Me to the End” will be read at 4:30 p.m.
“A Coma Kind of Love” follows a 65-year-old actress who has fallen into a coma, but is able to hear the conversations of those around her, including loved ones and nurses. “Sisters” follows two sisters who are trying to find forgiveness, after one commits the ultimate act of betrayal. “Dance Me to the End” is about a 50-year-old playwright who falls in love with a young Pakistani American man, and the differences in their lives and cultures that threaten to pull them apart.
“I am a novelist, screenwriter and playwright and have always wanted to do a one-day festival of sorts of original material,” McGarry told CVN. “I started writing my own plays in 2017, with my very first one being ‘Kiddo and Patty Hearst’ in 2017 that was directed by Jordana (Lawrence) at the Alcazar.”
Learn more at centerstagetheater.org.
p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
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, Nov. 13
Meeting: Morning Rotary Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd. 6:45–8 a.m.
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: 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: Vinny Berry Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Meeting: Carpinteria Woman’s Club Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 7 p.m. Speaker: Shannon Seaver. info@carpinteriawomansclub.com, (805) 566-8953
Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@ centralcoastseniors.org
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LEAH HARDING
Building better wellness habits doesn’t have to feel like climbing a mountain. By using habit stacking, you can take small, achievable steps that transform your daily routine into a solid foundation for better health. Trust me — these tiny changes can add up faster than you’d think.
Habit stacking is simple (but powerful): you attach a new habit to something you’re already doing automatically. Think of it as adding a simple upgrade to a routine you already know and trust. Take, for example, stretching your chest for 30 seconds every time you visit the bathroom (bonus: it’s a great reminder to un-hunch those shoulders!). Or, try taking three deep breaths before opening your favorite app.
Habit stacking works because it connects to familiar actions and minimizes decision-making. You’re not reinventing the wheel — you’re adding a spoke to an existing one. When your new habit rides along with a routine you already have,
it becomes easier to adopt and stick to.
Start small. I can’t stress this enough. Don’t set yourself up for disappointment by thinking you’ll magically start working out every day just because you tell yourself to. It’s all about simplicity, like standing on one leg while waiting for your morning toast or squeezing your shoulder blades together on a quick work break. Tiny steps make consistency possible, and consistency is the driver for lasting change.
Pick routines you already have as your anchors. Do you brush your teeth? (Please say yes.) Do you make coffee, check your phone or go to the bathroom? Perfect. These are the golden opportunities for your new habits to hitch a ride.
By using habit stacking, you can take small, achievable steps that transform your daily routine into a solid foundation for better health. Trust me — these tiny changes can add up faster than you’d think.
One step forward is still a step in the right direction.
Need some inspiration for habit stacks?
Here are a few to kickstart your thinking:
Keep the new habits manageable. The simpler they are, the higher your chances of sticking with them. If drinking a glass of water when you wake up feels doable, that’s your start. If stretching while you wait for the kettle to boil makes sense, go for it. Consistency is what turns these small moves into automatic parts of your day.
Track your progress, even if it’s just a checkmark on a sticky note. You’d be amazed at how satisfying it is to see those marks add up over time. It’s the little victories that remind you of your progress and keep your motivation up.
Like most things in life, building habits can come with challenges. Some days, you’ll feel short on time or low on motivation. That’s okay — it’s part of the process. If a habit feels overwhelming, tweak it until it feels easy and achievable. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s progress.
I often recommend habit stacking to clients as a way to build confidence in their actions and establish routines that eventually move the needle. One of my clients added deep breathing before meals, which not only helped them slow down and savor their food, but also reduced stress throughout the day. Small steps really can have a big impact. Give yourself the grace to start small and build from there. Choose one or two simple habits to stack today and see how they become an effortless part of your wellness journey. You’ve got this!
Leah Harding is a nutrition coach and personal trainer dedicated to helping clients understand how food fuels their lives and supports their wellness goals. With a focus on data-driven, personalized nutrition strategies, Leah empowers her clients to make informed choices that enhance their health and well-being. She previously owned CrossFit Carpinteria/Foxwing Fitness until 2018. For inquiries or suggestions for future wellness articles, contact Leah at leah@foxwingfitness.com.
• Stretch your chest for 30 seconds every time you go to the bathroom.
• Drink a glass of water each time you return to your desk. Alternatively, if a glass is too much to start with, you could take a large gulp each time instead.
• Blink and focus on something far away for 20 seconds before picking up your phone (your eyes deserve it).
• Hold a one-minute squat while brushing your teeth—double duty for your morning routine!
• When washing your hands or face at night, do a quick wrist stretch to release tension before bed.
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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
Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.
Tuesday, March 19
level: Hard
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.
Sunday, Oct. 27
1501 hrs / Narcotics / 4500 block Carpinteria Avenue
however, according to the reporting party, there was nothing missing. The suspect(s) were unknown.
1314 hrs / Traffic Collision / Linden Avenue
Wade Nomura, pictured center, stands with members of the Escuintla and El Pilar communities in Guatemala.
Deputies responded to the above address for a report of a crash. The reporting party stated the driver of the other car was removing alcohol bottles from his vehicle. When contacted, the subject’s eyes were glossy, and his eyelids were droopy. In addition, a strong odor of alcohol could be smelled on his breath. The subject displayed both mental and physical impairment throughout the sobriety tests. During an evidentiary/inventory search of his vehicles, deputies located suspected cocaine, empty pills, multiple micro scoops, an unknown liquid, pills and cash. The subject was booked into the Santa Barbara County Main Jail for the DUI and the above-mentioned violations.
Monday, Oct. 28
0925 hrs / Altercation / 5000 block Carpinteria Avenue
The reporting party called in to report that he was the victim of a hit and run that had occurred at the Linden Roundabout at approximately 1050 hours. The reporting party stated he was about to get on the 101 northbound at the roundabout, when a silver Volkswagen sideswiped his vehicle and continued onto the 101 without stopping. The reporting party returned home and called law enforcement to file a report approximately two hours later.
in his role as a volunteer technical expert, Wade nomura recently traveled to escuintla, Guatemala to evaluate a $300,000 water and sanitation project for the rotary Foundation. nomura, who is also now vice mayor of Carpinteria, has provided his expertise on eight water and sanitation projects in Honduras and Guatemala this year. “the development of improving living conditions and economic development all starts with water. these projects are fairly large and will include the cooperative efforts of other nonprofit organizations and the local municipalities of escuintla and el pilar, who have agreed to assist with the distribution systems, electricity, and maintenance of the municipal lines,” said nomura.
Deputies responded to a physical altercation between a male and female. The female sustained minor injuries to the back of her head and back and desired prosecution. The male subject was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Main Jail for the charge of battery.
1335 hrs / Fraud / 1000 block Mark Avenue
Notes on this photo identify it as the home of Robert Couch on Linden Avenue. Take a close look. See the distinctive rock faces on the mountains. Now note what’s absent—just about everything manmade that exists in the same landscape today. Big house on the prairie
Wednesday, Oct. 30
0926 hrs / Theft / 800 block Linden Avenue
A subject walked into a local store and stole a Monster coffee drink and made no attempts to pay for it. The total cost of the item stolen was $3.04. The subject was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Main Jail.
Thursday, Oct. 31
1600 hrs / Trespassing / 3500 block Via Real
A business went to pick up 19 pallets of honey, which were believed to have been delivered to a separate location. They discovered the bill of lading that was provided to them was fraudulent, and the second business had not ordered the pallets of honey. Also, the address listed on the bill of lading was not one of the second business’ addresses. Follow up handled by patrol.
1424 hrs / Theft / 3700 block Santa Claus Lane
Reporting party called to report their vehicle had been broken into, and three suitcases were stolen out of their vehicle with an estimated loss of $2,000.
Saturday, Nov. 2
1210 hrs / Fraud / Jacaranda Way
CArPiNteriA VAlley MuSeuM of HiStory
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.
Deputies responded for a possible trespasser inside the residence. Deputies were able to set a perimeter and establish visuals on the suspect through the rear glass doors. Deputies gave commands utilizing the car PA system, but the subject was non-compliant, refusing to walk out of the residence. Deputies formed a contact team at the rear patio and gave additional commands, the subject refused and deputies forced entry. Once deputies entered through the rear patio door, the subject ran and locked himself in the bathroom. Deputies gave additional commands to the subject who continued to be non-compliant, and deputies forced entry into the bathroom effecting the arrest. While escorting the subject to the patrol car, he tensed up and wrapped his leg around the deputy causing injury to the deputy. The subject was arrested for the felony transported to Santa Barbara County Main Jail.
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A freshman at a local high school was contacted by a fraudulent email offering district students an employment opportunity to be a personal assistant for school district employees. The position was part time and would pay $300 weekly. The student applied for the position and provided her home address and email to the above-mentioned email address. Nothing further has happened, and she did not provide bank account details to the scammer. It should be noted, the student trusted the email address because the name was one of her former teachers. The school district as well as the principal are aware of the situation.
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1810 hrs / Incident / 6100 block Via Real
Coastal View News is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers. Get creative, get goofy, but keep comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate language or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punctuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the following grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of Coastal View News from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.
Coastal View News is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers.
Friday, Nov. 1
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
1202 hrs / Incident / 5400 Eighth Street
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.
Deputies responded on two occasions for landlord/tenant disturbances. First at 1810 hours, and second at 1905 hours. It was discovered that the landlord’s son changed the locks at the residence, to deny the tenant access to the residence, even though he was advised he could not do so. After the second call for service, the male half advised he would stay somewhere else for the night to avoid further incidents and law enforcement responses.
The reporting party called in to report that her parent’s condo had been broken into. Upon arrival at the scene, the reporting party showed that a sliding glass door in one of the bedrooms to the rear of the residence had been shattered. Numerous drawers and cabinets had been opened,
2130 hrs / Theft / 4000 block Via Real
Deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. The deputies learned the victim’s son went joy riding with his friend the evening prior and returned in the morning. The friend kept the keys but left the vehicle at the residence.
How to choose in 1966? a three-bedroom for $19,750 or a four-bedroom for $21,500? move those decimal points over almost two spaces to arrive at the difference in price for comparable new homes 50 years later.
To learn more about Carpinteria’s
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.
Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara’s Executive Director Carey Bradshaw, second from left, and Board President Aja Forner, second from right, recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon, including club members Andy Bailard, far left, President Whitt Hollis, middle, and Michael Ensign, far right.
Carey Bradshaw and Aja Forner, the executive director and board president, respectively, of Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara recently visited the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon.
Bradshaw and Forner brought along their dogs Scout and Dandelion to help share the message of Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara. “The interaction with people/students at schools, senior centers, airports, and traumatic situations are examples where the dogs have shown to be a great diffuser of fear and anxiety,” said club member Karen Graf.
Learn more about the group online at therapydogssb.org.
The Playa Del Sur 4-H club recycled their pumpkins the old-fashioned way, cutting them up and feeding them to their livestock.
Albertsons in Carpinteria donated about 20 pumpkins to the club, which members decorated with markers and artificial flowers, group leader Ron Vieira told CVN. They then brought the pumpkins to GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care, where the pumpkins remained as decorations during October.
Before the pumpkins began to turn, they were returned to the Playa Del Sur farm, so the goats, sheep, steer, chickens and heifers could enjoy a holiday treat.
“These pumpkins were enjoyed by the kids, the seniors in our community, and the animals at the farm!” one member said in the press release.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria has announced it will host a Red Cross Shelter Training on Thursday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., which will provide attendees with the necessary skills to support the shelters when activated during emergencies.
Community members are invited to attend the training, which will increase community preparedness “as part of Girls Inc.’s role as a Santa Barbara County Resilience Hub,” according to a press release sent out last week.
Girls Inc. will also host a Resilient Community Emergency Preparedness Forum on Jan. 16, 2025, in collaboration with the city of Carpinteria, the county of Santa Barbara and other community partners. The event is intended to “strengthen Carpinteria’s capacity to respond to and recover from emergencies.”
Carpinteria High School (CHS) graduate Michaela Morrison was awarded the American Future Farmers of America (FFA) Degree by the National FFA Organization. The award recognizes students who demonstrate “ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing, or service programs.”
Morrison was a member of the Ventura FFA chapter in Carpinteria and graduated from CHS in 2023. She received her award — which includes a gold American FFA Degree key and certificate — at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo on Oct. 26.
According to a press release sent out on Monday, less than one percent of FFA members earn an American FFA Degree. To be eligible for the award, FFA members must have earned at least $10,000, or earned at least $2,000 and worked at least 2,250 hours, outside of class time through a supervised agricultural experience program.
Nine local nonprofits have been chosen as recipients for the Lions Club of Carpinteria’s 15th annual Festival of Trees: Carpinteria High Boosters, the Carpinteria Community Association (CCA), the South Coast Firefighters Association, Carpinteria Senior Citizens, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, Carpinteria Lions Club Building Association (CLCBA), Carpinteria Little league, Carpinteria Children’s Project, and Coastal Family Preschool.
The Festival of Trees will kick off on Friday, Nov. 29 at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. It will remain open until Dec. 15. Admission is free.
“Each year, the Festival of Trees grows, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our 15th anniversary with the community,” said David Hayman, former president and current club member. “We’re grateful for the support from our sponsors, decorators, and volunteers who help make this event possible. Every bid and donation contributes to meaningful projects that enhance the lives of people in Carpinteria.”
Each year, trees are designed by local businesses and organizations and put on display at the arts center, later to be bid on at auction. Funds raised from the festival go directly toward supporting the Lions Club of Carpinteria’s community projects, Hayman said, including scholarships, vision programs, youth initiatives and other essential services.
Club of Carpinteria meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., lions Park Community
6197 Casitas Pass road, non-members rSVP to 566-1906
p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.
Market and Arts & Crafts Fair, 3-6:30 p.m., linden Ave. downtown, Craft
684-2770
Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, 6-7 p.m. drop in, 4690 Carpinteria A, 684-5012
p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave. Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
March 15
00016, or 24LLA-00003, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Zoning Administrator prior to the public hearing.
Lunch & Learn, noon-1 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 684-5479 x10. Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave. our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
ANAPAMU STREET,
RM. 17, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
Saturday, March 16
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held before a regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California to consider the following items:
The Zoning Administrator provides in-person participation as well as virtual participation until further notice.
The following methods of participation are available to the public.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a disability-related modification or accommodation or are exempt from applicable Health Officer Orders, including auxiliary aids or services such as sound enhancement equipment or an American Sign Language interpreter, to participate in this hearing, please contact Hearing Support Staff at 805-568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements. If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the hearing telephonically or electronically, please contact Hearing Support Staff at 805-568-2000.
Zoning Amendments for the 2023-2031 Housing Element (24-2279-ORD/LCPA)
CITY OF CARPINTERIA
5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805) 684-5405/www.carpinteriaca.gov
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THE CARPINTERIA CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 2024AT 5:30 p.m.
Public hearings to consider the proposed ordinances that would implement Program 1 (Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs) of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element. The proposed ordinances would:
Salt Marsh docent led tours, 10 a.m., free walks start from the park 684-8077
A) Add Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 14.19 to create a new zoning district for Residential/Mixed Use (RMU);
Notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held before a regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California to consider the following items:
Pokemon League, 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., (619) 972-3467 Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., free Man,” 8 p.m., Plaza Playhouse theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5 Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
1. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:
March 18
Zoning Amendments for the 2023-2031 Housing Element (24-2279-ORD/LCPA)
B) Add Carpinteria Municipal Code
Chapter 14.51 to create new Objective Design Standards for mixed-use development;
Housing Element. The proposed ordinances would:
• Distribution to the Zoning Administrator - Submit your comment via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the Zoning Administrator hearing. Please submit your comment to the Secretary at martinj@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.
Public hearings to consider the proposed ordinances that would implement Program 1 (Adequate Sites to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs) of the City’s 2023-2031
23MOD-00016 Resiliency Trust – Setback Modification & Guesthouse Summerland Exempt from CEQA 15302, Steve Conner, Planner (805)568-2081
Hearing on the request of Nathalie Aragno, agent for the owner the Resiliency Trust – Ekaterina Klimentova (Trustee) to consider Case Numbers 23MOD-00016 and 24CDP-00127,
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.
C) Rezone certain property within the City from Commercial Planned Development (CPD) and Industrial/ Research Park (M-RP) to the new Residential/Mixed Use (RMU-20/25) Zoning District as follows:
A) Add Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 14.19 to create a new zoning district for Residential/Mixed Use (RMU); B) Add Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 14.51 to create new Objective Design Standards for mixed-use development; C) Rezone certain property within the Cityfrom Commercial Planned Development (CPD) and Industrial/Research Park (M-RP) to the new Residential/Mixed Use (RMU-20/25) Zoning Districtas follows: Site No. Assessor Parcel No. Current Zone Proposed Zone
Inspiration, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Girls inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 foothill $70, 684-6364
Bridge, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5921 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 729-1310 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.
• Attend the Meeting In-Person: Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments at the Zoning Administrator meeting in-person.
Recovery (Hurts, Hangups, Addictions), 6 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 rd., 684-3353
• Attend the Meeting by Zoom Webinar - Individuals wishing to provide public comment during the Zoning Administrator meeting can do so via Zoom webinar by clicking the below link to register in advance. Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar.
Cuba Trip Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Carpinteria library Multi-Purpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5479 x10
Community Toolbox: How to Serve the Depressed Person with Understanding, p.m., Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito road, 684-2509
March 19
When: November 18, 2024 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Zoning Administrator 11/18/2024 https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov. com/webinar/register/WN_SLvodWYXRtWpKXGU-sdLCQ OR
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• To allow construction of a 950 gross square foot (gsf) guest house in the same general location as an existing 914 gsf Agricultural Employee Dwelling (to be demolished). The project also includes a Modification (to reduce a required setback from 20 feet to four feet. The following structures exist on the property: single-family dwelling of 8,495 gsf, cabana of 722 gsf, Agricultural Employee Dwelling of 892 gsf, and accessory structure of 1,629 gsf on property zoned Agricultural (AG1-10); and to
• Determine the project is exempt pursuant to Sections 15302 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act.
The application involves Assessor’s Parcel Number 005-030-036, located at 395 Asegra Road, in the Summerland Community Plan area, First Supervisorial District.
RMU-20/25
003-870-007 CPD RMU-20/25
003-870-009 CPD RMU-20/25
Cops, 9-11 a.m., Crushcakes, 4945 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 x437 Writers’ Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Carpinteria library multipurpose room, Carpinteria Ave., 684-7838
24LLA-00003 Byrne Lot Line Adjustment Mission Canyon
Exempt from CEQA 15305, Francisco Vargas, Planner (805)934-6266
Hearing on the request of Druyan Byrne to consider Case No. 24LLA-00003,
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funny!
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003-860-002 CPD RMU-20/25 003-860-003 CPD RMU-20/25 003-860-004 CPD RMU-20/25
003-860-005 CPD RMU-20/25
003-870-010 CPD RMU-20/25 14 003-860-001 CPD RMU-20/25
003-860-006 CPD RMU-20/25
004-041-011 CPD RMU-20/25
004-041-012 CPD RMU-20/25
004-041-015 CPD RMU-20/25
Duplicate Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village Clubhouse, real, 684-5522
003-860-007 CPD RMU-20/25
003-860-008 CPD RMU-20/25
15 004-039-002 CPD RMU-20/25
004-039-010 CPD RMU-20/25
the Books club, 3:30 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608 Meditation Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Curious Cup back meeting room, 929 Ave., 705-4703 Meeting, 7-8 p.m., faith lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place, 331-4817 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill road, free, 684-3353
Wednesday, March 20
present and ready to proceed on the date set herein.
004-039-009 CPD RMU-20/25
18 003-151-018 CPD RMU-20/25 004-039-007 CPD RMU-20/25
Refers to Candidate Opportunity Site Number in the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element
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• For the approval of a Lot Line Adjustment in compliance with Section 21-90 of the County Code Chapter 21 and Section 35.30.110 of the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) to adjust the boundaries between two legal lots (APNs 023-180-032 and 023-180-040) into two reconfigured lots as follows: Existing Parcel 1, APN 023-180-032 of 0.71 gross acres / 0.64 net acres into adjusted Parcel A of 0.83 gross acres / 0.76 acres, Existing Parcel 2, APN 023-180-040 of 1.01 gross/net acres into adjusted Parcel B of 0.89 gross/net acres. and to
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D) Amend the City’s Local Coastal Program to reflect the above changes to the City Zoning Code and Map.
D) Amend the City’s Local Coastal Program to reflect the above changes to the City Zoning Code and Map.
As part of the hearings, the City Council must also find that the previously-certified Program Environmental Impact Report from the 2003 update to the City’s General Plan and Local Coastal Plan is adequate for the proposed LCP amendments pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.There are no new significant environmental impactsas a result of these amendments.
Rotary meeting with Cyndi Macias, The Gym Next Door, 7-8 a.m., Club, 1059 Vallecito rd., $10 10:30-noon, Carpinteria Woman’s club, 1059 Vallecito rd., 847-208-6520 Group, 1-4 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., free, 684-8077 Back Parent Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Canalino School, 1480 Carpinteria Ave., x125 or x132 Club Meeting, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., 368-5644 View Book Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria Branch library, 684-4428 Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.
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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
As part of the hearings, the City Council must also find that the previously-certified Program Environmental Impact Report from the 2003 update to the City’s General Plan and Local Coastal Plan is adequate for the proposed LCP amendments pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. There are no new significant environmental impacts as a result of these amendments.
The City of Carpinteria Planning Commission heard these items on November 4,2024. The Planning Commission’s recommendation will be posted as part of the staff report and agenda.
The City Council agenda and associated staff report will be available on Thursday, November 21 2024 on the City’s Website here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/cityhall/agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment are available on the posted agenda at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/ All interested persons are invited to attend, participate and be heard.
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The City of Carpinteria Planning Commission heard these items on November 4, 2024. The Planning Commission’s recommendation will be posted as part of the staff report and agenda.
Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk by email brianb@carpinteriaca.gov or by phone at (805) 755-4403, or the California Relay Service at (866) 735-2929. Notification two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.
• Determine the project is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to Section 15305 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as outlined in the Notice of Exemption included as Attachment C. No development is proposed.
Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk Posted: November 5, 2024 Published: November 7, 2024
The project is located at 850 Tornoe Road and 841 Mission Canyon Road in the Mission Canyon Community Plan area, First Supervisorial District.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Publish: November 7, 2024
CITY OF CARPINTERIA
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.
Villa Caridad located in Santa Barbara, a senior independent living housing community for persons 62 years of age or older, continues to accept applications to a waiting list for our 1-bedroom units. Income limits apply.
The City Council agenda and associated staff report will be available on Thursday, November 21, 2024 on the City’s Website here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/ agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment are available on the posted agenda at https:// carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/. All interested persons are invited to attend, participate and be heard.
Garfield photography show, island Brewing Co., 5049 6th St., 745-8272 Fisher Fish art show, Corktree Cellars, 910 linden Ave., 684-1400 art show, Porch, 3823 Santa Claus lane, 684-0300 Tello art show, friends of the library used Bookstore, 5103 Carpinteria Ave., exhibit, 855 At the Arts Gallery, 855 linden Ave., 684-7789 Plein Air Painters art show, lucky llama, 5100 Carpinteria Ave., 684-8811
5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805) 684-5405 WWW.CARPINTERIACA.GOV
You may pick up an application at: 4202 Calle Real
Thursday, March 14
Santa Barbara, CA 93110 805-683-4375
Or online at: https://www.stvincents-sb.org/programs/affordable-housing
City of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405
Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk by email brianb@carpinteriaca.gov or by phone at (805) 755-4403, or the California Relay Service at (866) 7352929. Notification two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.
Imagination & Inspiration show, Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608
Please be advised that the Zoning Administrator’s decisions made under the authority of Chapter 35 & 21 of the Santa Barbara County Code may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or any aggrieved person adversely affected by such decision. An appeal, which shall be in writing, and accompanying fee shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department Zoning and Permit Information Counter located at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, CA, within the 10 calendar days following the date of the action by the Zoning Administrator. There is a $669.06 fee for both non-applicants and owner/applicant appeals to the Planning Commission. A fee will not be charged if the development which is the subject of the appeal is defined as development that may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 30603(a).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS OF THE CARPINTERIA CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, NOV. 25, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M.
Brian C. Barrett CMC, CPMC, City Clerk
Publish: November 7, 2024
Friday, March 15
SB S. County Architectural Board of Review meeting, 9 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara
Monday, March 18
SB County Zoning Administrator meeting, 9:30 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara, 568-2000
Tuesday, March 19
SB County Board of Supervisors meeting, 9 a.m., Board of Supervisors Conference rm., 105 e. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 568-2000
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Villa Caridad ubicado en Santa Barbara, una comunidad para personas mayores e independientes de 62 años o más, continúa aceptando solicitudes para una lista de espera para nuestras unidades de 1 recamara. Se aplican límites de ingreso.
Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405
Puede obtener una aplicación en: 4202 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
805-683-4375
O en línea: https://www.stvincents-sb.org/programs/affordable-housing
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
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING
Carpinteria finished out the 2024 season on Senior Night in front of the home fans at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 1. It was just one day after Halloween, and from the beginning of the game it was bad luck for the Warriors against Grace Brethren — the top team in the Citrus Coast League.
On the first play of the game, Carpinteria fumbled the ball and Grace Brethren’s high-scoring offense took over. Just two plays later, the Lancers’ speedy running back broke free for a 54-yard touchdown to give Grace Brethren an early 7-0 lead.
“It didn’t improve from there,” said Carpinteria coach Van Latham.
After forcing a punt, Grace Brethren took the ball again and scored on a 32yard pass. After Carpinteria blocked the extra point, the Lancers were ahead 13-0.
Grace Brethren’s defense came up with a sack on the next drive that forced another stop, and when the Lancers got the ball again, they marched 80 yards down the field to score — this time on a 40-yard catch-and-run. Heading into the second quarter, Grace Brethren had a comfortable 20-0 lead.
In the second quarter, Grace Brethren capped off a 50-yard drive with a 28-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 27-0. Not long after, the Lancers scored another touchdown on a 78-yard punt return.
Before halftime, the Warriors looked poised to score after driving deep into Grace Brethren territory — inside the 10-yard line — until a holding penalty brought the Warriors back. Carpinteria settled for a 37-yard field goal, but the attempt missed and the Warriors went into the half down 34-0.
In the third quarter, Grace Brethren extended its lead one more time on a two-yard run, giving the Lancers a 41-0 lead. In the fourth, Grace Brethren scored the last touchdown of the game on a 54yard strike.
After the Warriors’ final drive stalled at the Lancers’ 30-yard line, Grace Brethren ran the clock out on the 48-0 final score. With the win, the Lancers were the undefeated Citrus Coast League champions.
“We knew Grace was a very good team,” coach Latham said. “We had hoped the score would be closer.”
He gave credit to Grace Brethren’s senior quarterback Ethan Lasecla, who he called “the best quarterback we have seen all year.”
Coach Latham also celebrated the team’s senior class, including team captain Sawyer Kelly, who put forth a “gritty performance” despite a strong pass rush from the Lancers. Kelly finished his final
game as a Warrior with 154 total yards, throwing for 90 yards and running for another 64 yards.
“Kudos to our seniors,” Latham said. “They have been through a lot in their four years at Carpinteria High School. They gave a great effort every week and
provided leadership to our younger players. It was a pleasure to coach them.” Carpinteria finished the season at 3-6 overall and 1-2 in the Citrus Coast League. Grace Brethren will continue its season against San Gorgonio in Round 1 of the CIF playoffs.
Thursday, Nov. 7
Carpinteria Cross Country as CCL Finals (Lake Casitas), 2:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8
*Carpinteria Girls Tennis vs Ramona or Garey (CIF Round 2), 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9
*Carpinteria Boys Soccer Alumni Game, 10 a.m.
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Carpinteria’s Jake Ehlers goes into attack mode on defense.
Carpinteria boys water polo had a strong showing in the second round of the CIF Division 3 playoffs against Martin Luther King High School, but the Warriors didn’t have enough to pull out the win, closing out the season with a 13-7 loss.
Martin Luther King jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first quarter, but Carpinteria was able to fight back and make it interesting in the second half. After a three-goal flurry in the third quarter, the Warriors were within two goals, 7-5, until the Wolves went on a run of their own to take the 10-5 lead into the final quarter.
Carpinteria fought to close the gap, but Martin Luther King held on for a final score of 13-7.
“What a battle,” said Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson. “Our boys were phenomenal and we were right where we needed to be when the game was being decided… Today was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and camaraderie that this team has fought for. Today was about Warriors’ water polo.”
Carpinteria boys water polo finished the 2024 season with a 19-11 record and yet another Citrus Coast League title.
Carpinteria girls tennis had several representatives competing at the Citrus Coast League Championships at Pepperdine University on Oct. 30, with a pair of Warriors teaming up to claim their second league doubles title together.
Singles specialist Valeria Zamora still had a chance to advance in a tough semifinal match against the league’s top-ranked player from Malibu, Ana Mitrovic. Zamora was defeated but earned a spot in the third-place match, which she won decisively with scores of 6-3 and 6-1.
Carpinteria’s Izzy Scott cruised into the championship match in singles, but in the finals against Mitrovic, Scott couldn’t hold on and fell in three sets.
“This was an incredible final,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant. “Both players gave everything they had and the match really had the feel of a top-level tournament match. Izzy was serving well, running down balls and keeping them deep but Ana just had a hair more consistency in the end.”
In doubles, however, Carpinteria’s dynamic duo of Keyla Manriquez and Charlotte Cooney continued a dominant run together with their second-straight league title as doubles partners.
It took three sets, and Manriquez and Cooney defeated Nordhoff’s Mady Fitch and Cassidy Gaston in what was an exact rematch of last year’s league finals.
“I was very impressed with how our girls handled the moment,” Bryant said. “Nerves were there but they fought through them, and in the end, you could see our girls just had a bit more composure and experience. This is Charlotte’s third title as she won with Ariana Lounsbury her freshman year, so being in these situations in the past really helped her when the times were tough today. Both girls stepped up and really had to earn this win.”
Scott, Mariquez and Cooney all qualified for the CIF Sectionals on Monday, Nov. 25. The doubles portion will be held on the Warriors’ home courts at Carpinteria High School, and the singles at Cate.
Carpinteria boys and girls cross country competed at the Santa Barbara County Championships at Lompoc River Park on Wednesday, Oct 30.
Both boys and girls teams competed in the lower-level races in preparation for the Citrus Coast League Finals at Lake Casitas in Ojai on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Carpinteria’s top finisher in the boys varsity race was senior Joel de Lira, who finished in 16th place overall out of more than 70 racers with a time of 16:22. Junior Edwin Hernandez came in 26th with a time of 17:14.
In girls varsity, senior Keilly Hernandez took 44th place with a time of 22:37, while junior Giarys Gomez came in 54th with a time of 24:45.
In the lower-level boys race, sophomore Max Soto took third place overall with a time of 17:44. Freshman Mila Martins did the same in the lower-level girls race, with a third-place finish and a time of 21:01.
The Carpinteria Aquatics Club made waves this past weekend at the Ventura League Finals, with two of its teams placing in the tournament despite cold, rainy weather. The team for athletes ages nine to 12 clinched an impressive second place, while the team for players ages 11-14 took third place.
The Nov. 2 through Nov. 3 finals marked a significant milestone for many of these young players, who were competing in their first-ever competitive water polo games together. Both teams played three matches against other area clubs, playing through chilly temperatures and steady rain on Saturday, with the weather dipping into the 50s.
“Even though this was the first game for some of our players, they worked extremely hard,” said head coach Andrew Fedders. “The foundation from being on the swim team really shined through, as many of our players are fast and confident in the water, which makes a huge difference.”
Cate School has a few teams still in the CIF postseason, with girls tennis, football and boys water polo keeping their seasons alive for another week.
The Rams eight-player football team is among the best in the whole state, advancing to a perfect 8-0 record on the season with a resounding victory over their rivals the Thacher Toads on Nov. 2.
Cate left no doubt as to which was the best team in the league, capping off a perfect year and claiming the league title with a 63-14 win.
The Rams were up 35-0 after the first quarter, with senior quarterback Quinn Pullen leading the way with touchdown passes to several different receivers, along with a rushing touchdown of his own.
Cate’s defense stepped up as well, with four turnovers in the win, including two interceptions returned for touchdowns by junior Josh Butler.
“It’s a great feeling to be league champions and end the regular season undefeated,” said head coach Ben Soto. “We now set our goal to be the best we can be as we enter the playoffs.”
Cate (8-0) will now face off against Chadwick on Saturday, Nov. 9. Earlier this season, the Rams defeated Chadwick 29-22 in a double-overtime thriller
Over in the pool, Cate boys water polo punched its ticket into the CIF Division 4 Quarterfinal with a 9-6 win over Thousand Oaks in the second round on Oct. 31.
The game was a back-and-forth battle through all four quarters, with neither team leading by more than one goal until the final three minutes of the game, when Cate went on a late run to seal the win.
Senior Christian Busse scored two goals in the win, while junior Elliott Paige scored two fourth-quarter shots to help make the final push.
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RYAN P. CRUZ
While I may have been too young to ever watch him play, as a born-and-raised Los Angeles Dodgers fan and first-generation Mexican American, I can’t help but to have a deep affinity for Fernando “El Toro” Valenzuela — the legendary (and recently deceased) Mexican pitcher who took the world by storm in the ‘80s. I was a lefty pitcher myself, and when I saw old videos of Valenzuela cocking back with his shaggy hair flying out of his Dodger blue cap and launching his infamous screwball at hitters, I was inspired to go out and the backyard and pretend I was him.
When I learned Valenzuela died on Oct. 22 this year, I thought what many Dodger fans thought: “They have to win it this year for Fernando.” And when I watched the team advance to the World Series and pull off an amazing comeback to win in Game 5, it felt like all the stars had aligned to honor “El Toro” with another Major League championship.
But for everything I had known about Valenzuela as a ballplayer, I am a bit ashamed to admit that I hadn’t the slightest clue as to how big of an impact he actually had, not just with baseball, but with helping introduce mainstream Americans with Latino and Mexican culture.
Valenzuela wasn’t just a dominant pitcher during his time; he was an icon and a role model for many first-generation Latinos who had grown up feeling like outsiders in American culture.
Dr. José M. Alamillo, a professor of Chicana/o Studies Cal State University, Channel Islands, wrote about what Valenzuela meant to him in an editorial published by La Vida Baseball, “Fernando, Los Dodgers and Me.”
In the editorial, Alamillo reminisces on being “a skinny immigrant kid” growing up in Ventura in the late ‘70s. He writes that he often downplayed his Mexican background because of racism he encountered. When Valenzuela made his Dodgers debut in 1981, Alamillo said “that all changed.”
Valenzuela offered the mainstream public an example of a successful Mexican athlete and gave younger Latinos somebody to aspire to be. His unassuming and humble personality made him a fan favorite, and soon “Fernando-mania” took over Dodger Stadium for the remain-
Fernando Valenzuela wasn’t just a dominant pitcher during his time; he was an icon and a role model for many first-generation Latinos who had grown up feeling like outsiders in
American culture.
der of the decade.
According to an interview with Valenzuela himself, he said that Latinos made up less than 10% of Dodger fans when he joined the team in 1981. Now, Latinos are estimated to make up nearly half of the team’s annual ticket sales.
Before “El Toro,” it would be rare to hear Latin American music blaring from the loudspeakers at the major league ballparks. But he created a shift in the culture, opening the floodgates for Mexican, Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican players that bring their skills and Latin flair to locker rooms nowadays.
I think about what it’s like to go watch a Dodger game now, to see families that look like mine having fun together, and to see fans dance to mariachi music or sing along to “La Chona.”
It’s inspiring to see that Latino culture is being embraced by crowds at Dodger Stadium, especially when you remember some of the dark things that were done to forcefully remove hundreds of Latino families that originally lived on the very same land that the stadium was built on in Chavez Ravine in the 1950s.
Since Valenzuela, his impact has been clear in baseball, and there have been more Mexican pitchers in the major leagues than ever before. Earlier this year, the Dodgers continued this tradition when they signed Ezequiel Rivera, a 14-year-old from Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, who has the potential to be a top prospect in the future.
Rivera’s signing was announced in a video where he tells his mother he would be following in Valenzuela’s footsteps: “Mom, I have some news,” Rivera says in the video. “I finally signed… with the Dodgers.”
Ryan P. Cruz is the sports editor for Coastal View News. This is the latest installment of a monthly column where he explores local sports, sports history, and what’s in store for the future of Carpinteria sports. Have an idea, tip, or sports story? Email him at sports@ coastalview.com.
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Morrison. “Two other times this season, we were in tie games in the fourth quarter and ended up losing by one. Our team is tough and is figuring out how to close out tight matches. This was a defensive battle and our guys rose to the occasion against a great Thousand Oaks squad.”
Cate (11-5) is now set to play against Glendale (18-14) in the CIF Quarterfinals with a chance to make it to the Semifinals on Nov. 12.
Carpinterian Mike Quigley, bottom right, brought his copy of CVN along on his trip to Las Vegas, where he went to compete with his R&R 70s softball team in the World Championships. The championships included 19 teams in the 70 Major Division. Quigley told CVN that his team finished in second place, going 7-2 in the tournament.
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When you are planning your garden, you must research the various items you are using – both plants and hardscape. If you don’t, there may be unintended consequences.
For example, there is an art in selecting plants that will bring you both color and texture throughout the year. Some plants look nice when you buy them, such as annuals, but without understanding them, you may be disappointed when they die after flowering and seeding out and you have to replace them.
Alternatively, if you choose perennials that flower for a month or two, and if the plants do not have much foliage, your garden may look bare when those plants are not blossoming. To get around that, you may plant some colored foliage to ensure your garden is interesting in colder months.
You also need to consider the size plants will grow to, especially trees. Some trees can grow to 50 feet or more and may
have root systems that damage house foundations or paths. Be aware of this when choosing what you pick.
The tree used for the story circle at Tomol Interpretative Play Area illustrates reality perfectly. The intention was this California Sycamore tree would grow and provide coverage for those wanting to enjoy its shade.
As illustrat ed in the photos, you can see the size of the tree when it was planted in 2011 versus now — only 13 years later. An unsuspecting person might plant this tree in their backyard not anticipating its mature size and such
rapid growth.
There are bushes and other shrubs that can also grow rapidly. Sometimes this is an advantage, but other times it can cause problems, especially if they cannot be trimmed back.
You also need to research what you are doing in terms of designing the hardscape. Does the wooden structure you would like to install need annual maintenance such as oiling or painting? Are you choosing the right nails that won’t rust in any fences/structures you are building? Are the awnings, trellises, furniture and ornaments rustproof and
weatherproof?
Whatever you do in your garden, it is best to research how the item will look in the future, so you have your eyes wide open and don’t need to repeat your efforts on a continuous basis.
Wade Nomura is an award-winning landscape designer and President of Nomura/ Yamasaki Landscapes Inc, where he brings to life unique gardens specifically designed for the individual client. Wade started in the industry 46 years ago after graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Ornamental Horticulture with honors.
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