Each December, Carpinterians step into the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center to check out the Festival of Trees, with each tree carefully dressed head to toe in all things Christmas and Carpinteria. The trees are designed by local businesses and nonprofits and put up for raffle; the funds raised from the festival go back to local nonprofits. The winners of this year’s tree raffle will be announced on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 12:30 p.m. Until then, the festival is open on weekdays 1–8 p.m., and weekends 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., so go check out the 2024 crop of trees and buy a raffle ticket at 865 Linden Ave.
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Holiday closures: city buildings, programs
Several city of Carpinteria buildings and programs will be closed later this month and in early January 2025 due to the holiday season, city staff said on Monday Carpinteria City Hall will be closed for the holidays from Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. Regular operations will resume on Thursday, Jan. 2.
The Community Pool will be tentatively closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 8 for regular winter maintenance. These dates are subject to change.
The Community Library will be closed from Monday, Dec. 23 through Wednesday, Dec. 25. Regular operations will briefly resume Dec. 26, but the library will again close from Dec. 30 through Jan. 1 for the holiday.
AgeWell senior programs will not operate on Dec. 25 or from Dec. 30 through Jan. 1. There will be no free lunch rogram on Thursday, Dec. 26 or Friday, Dec. 27.
Alternatively, AgeWell will host a free leftover potluck at noon on Dec. 26 in the Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., open to all. Attendees are welcome, but not required, to bring leftovers to share.
The second Carpinteria City Council meeting of December is also canceled due to the holidays. The next council meeting is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2025.
Library, Children’s Project organize Know Your Rights forum
In collaboration with the Carpinteria Children’s Project, the Carpinteria Community Library will host a free Know Your Rights forum on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building auditorium, librarian Jody Thomas told the Carpinteria City Council on Monday. Veterans Memorial Building is located at 941 Walnut Ave.
The forum will feature a panel discussion with immigration attorneys, local subject matter experts and the library’s Community Engagement Librarian Eric Castro, providing information about U.S. immigrant rights and immigration-related issues for Carpinteria’s immigrant community. There will be tabling afterwards for any additional questions and individual support.
The forum will be offered in Spanish with English translation simultaneously available. Food will be provided, and childcare will be offered at the library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave.
New silent book club begins this week
On Friday, Dec. 13, 5–6:30 p.m., the library will host its first Silent Night book club — designed for those who want to read silently amongst others, without being prompted to talk about the book.
Participants are invited to read in silence with the book of their choice. The night will end with an optional social hour accompanied by hot chocolate and tea.
While this is the Carpinteria Community Library’s first launch of a Silent Night book club, the program is offered at libraries and bookstores nationwide, according to City Librarian Jody Thomas.
Trash pickup delayed around holidays
The Christmas and New Year’s holidays will delay regular Thursday trash pickup in Carpinteria by one day to Friday, Dec. 27 and Friday, Jan. 3, respectively.
During this time, E.J. Harrison & Sons — which offers waste collection services in Carpinteria — will also collect non-artificial, holiday trees, including flocked trees, city of Carpinteria staff said on Monday.
The city asks that all accessories are removed from the tree to prepare for collection. Trees should also be cut into four-foot sections and placed in an organics/yard waste cart on scheduled trash-collection day. If no organics/yard waste cart is available, the tree can be placed in whole on the curbside, along with any extra trash.
Highway construction closures: Dec. 8–21
Construction crews are grinding pavement in the Padaro segment of the Highway 101 project for final smoothness and traction on the highway, according to an SBRoads construction update sent out on Monday.
Drivers are also reminded that the speed limit in construction zones is 55 mph. Listed closures are also non-consecutive.
On the northbound side of Highway 101, on Sunday nights between 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., one lane between Santa Monica Road and Hermosillo Drive, as well as the onand off-ramps at North Padaro Lane and South Padaro Lane, are closed. Those same areas are closed Monday–Thursday nights, 6 p.m. – 5 a.m.
Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., one lane between Santa Claus Lane and Ortega Hill Road, as well as the on- and off-ramps at Santa Claus Lane, Padaro Lane, Lillie Avenue and Ortega Hill Road are closed so crews can finish striping on the new northbound lanes during the day.
On the southbound side, on Sunday nights between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m., one lane between Cabrillo Boulevard to Carpinteria Avenue, as well as the off- and on-ramps at North Padaro Lane, the off-ramp at South Padaro and the on-ramp at Santa Claus Lane are also closed. Those same areas are closed Monday–Thursday nights, 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
The on-ramp at Posilipo Lane is closed until Spring 2026. On North Jameson Lane, on Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., flaggers will direct traffic as needed as crews BRIEFLY continued on page 3
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move equipment.
The stretch of Via Real between Cravens Lane and the Motel 6 will be repaved and restriped between Dec. 13 and Jan. 3, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Traffic delays can occur. The city of Carpinteria has suggested Foothill Road/State Route 192 as alternate routes.
For more information on the Highway closures, visit sbroads.com. For more information on the Via Real project, visit carpinteriaca.gov/repaving-via-real-tobegin-this-week.
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Seal rookery beach now closed, seal talks planned for January
The city of Carpinteria’s harbor seal rookery beach is now closed. The beach is closed each year on Dec. 1 to help protect seals during pupping season.
Visitors to the rookery should use the bluff top trail and stay behind the beach closure signs, the city said last week. Those who ignore these rules can be fined $10,000 per violation.
Susan Mailheau, a volunteer with Seal Watch — a group that observes and protects the seals at the rookery — will host Seal Talks at Carp Kitchen between January and May of next year, educating community members on seals and their behavior.
The first talk on Jan. 7 will tackle seal estrus, gestation and preparation; the second on Feb. 4, nursing and pup lessons; the talk on March 4, diving; the talk on April 1, playing; and the talk on May 6, shedding and growing.
For more information on the talks, reach out to Mailheau at (425) 891-3274 or susan. mailheau@gmail.com.
Harbor Seal Advisory Committee recommendations not yet finalized, city manager clarifies
Carpinteria City Manager Michael Ramirez told Coastal View News on Wednesday — in response to an article released Tuesday night by Santa Barbara County publication Noozhawk — that the city of Carpinteria’s Ad-Hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee has not yet finalized its recommendations regarding the seal rookery.
A Noozhawk article reported that the committee is considering recommending to the Carpinteria City Council that the city close the harbor seal rookery for three years. Ramirez clarified that the committee hasn’t yet voted or decided on its rec ommendations.
“The ad hoc Harbor Seal Advisory Committee (has) not yet completed its work or made any formal recommendations to the City Council regarding the Seal Rookery,” Ramirez said in a text. “Once those recommendations have been approved by the committee and presented to the City Council, the council will consider those recom mendations and determine next steps.
Pet adoption fees reduced through Dec. 17
Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is partnering with the national animal welfare organization the BISSELL Pet Foundation to offer reduced adoption fees through Dec. 17.
The foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees in 45 states for its “Empty the Shelters” holiday event, including California. This sponsorship also applies to animals with SBCAS’ partners, ASAP Cats and BUNS.
“Ou r partnership with BISSELL Pet Foundation for Empty the Shelters is an incredible opportunity to bring joy to families and hope to the pets in our care,” said Sarah Aguilar, Santa Barbara County Animal Services director. “By reducing adoption fees, we’re making it easier than ever to give a homeless pet the gift of a loving home this holiday season. We encourage everyone to open their hearts and homes during this special event.”
Santa Barbara County Animal Services has three shelters: in Santa Maria at 548 W. Foster Road, in Lompoc at 1501 W. Central Ave., and in Santa Barbara at 5473 Overpass Road. The shelters are open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Learn more, or check out the adoptable pets, online at sbcanimalservices.org.
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Festival of Trees
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Friday Nov. 29 to Sunday Dec. 15
Join us for a Holiday Festival!
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center at 865 Linden Avenue
Beautifully Decorated Trees
Weekdays 1 pm-8 pm
Weekends 10 am-8pm
Raffle Winners Announced Sunday Dec. 15th at 12:30 pm
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Jango, who has been with Santa Barbara County Animal Services for over a year, is one of many local shelter pets looking for a home this holiday season.
Carpinteria’s new mayor Natalia Alarcon welcomed with applause
New council sworn in Monday night; Councilmember Roy Lee steps down
BY LIV KLEIN
The city of Carpinteria has a new council following the certification of the November election results on Monday night.
City Clerk Brian Banks swore in District 2 representative Natalia Alarcon, District 4 representative Wade Nomura and District 3 representative Julia Mayer during the council’s Dec. 9 meeting, to the applause of the meeting’s audience.
Alarcon and Nomura won re-election for four-year terms in November, while
this is Mayer’s first time on the council. Mayer ran for a two-year term for the District 3 seat, formerly represented by Santa Barbara County District 1 Supervisor-elect Roy Lee.
“I am so appreciative to the many folks who have stood here before me and worked hard to preserve and enhance our beautiful town,” Mayer said on Monday. “I look forward to putting my own care and hard work towards this communal goal.”
”This position is not something I take lightly, and it’s not district specific, and I want to make that clear: this position is really in support of the entire community. I am looking forward to working with you all.”
Mayer’s swearing in also marks a milestone for the city. As pointed out on Monday by former Mayor Al Clark, Carpinteria has a majority female city council for the first time with Alarcon, Mayer and now-Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano on the five-person council.
The council also voted amongst itself to choose Alarcon, former vice mayor, as the city’s mayor for the next two years. Solórzano was chosen to replace Alarcon as vice mayor.
“Thank you to my fellow council members for nominating me to be the next mayor over the next two years. It has been an incredible journey the last four years where I’ve had the privilege to observe two mayors — Mayor Clark and former Mayor Nomura — and so I’m really elated and grateful for this opportunity, and I’m looking forward to continue to work with the community on the issues that matter most,” Alarcon said.
“This position is not something I take lightly, and it’s not district specific, and
— Mayor Natalia Alarcon
I want to make that clear: this position is really in support of the entire community. I am looking forward to working with you all.”
Clark told the room it was a pleasure to serve the city as mayor, and that he “had a heck of a good time.”
Community members also shared their enthusiasm for the new council during public comment.
“This milestone is a powerful testament to the progress being made to greater representation and inclusion in leadership roles,” Carpinterian Lisa Guravitz told the council. “It symbolizes a collective step forward in gender equality and community empowerment.”
With the certification of the results, the city of Carpinteria’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) increased from 12% to 15%. This tax is paid by guests staying 30 days or less. In the November election, there were 3,195 votes in favor of raising the TOT tax, and 1,070 against.
Library reports impressive community engagement
Over the last fiscal year, the Carpinteria Community Library has shown impressive community engagement, librarian Jody Thomas said at Monday’s Carpinteria City Council meeting.
The library welcomed 63,391 in-person visitors with an additional 168,648 virtual visits to the city’s website, according to a city staff report. Volunteers also gave more than 1,000 hours to support the library and its programs.
In-person library programs also attracted over 7,000 participants, and the library circulated 106,668 physical and digital items.
Thomas said she was happily surprised to see the successful online turn-out.
––Liv Klein
From left, Mayor Al Clark passes the gavel to the city’s new mayor, former vice mayor Natalia Alarcon.
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City Clerk Brian Banks, right, swears in, from left, Julia Mayer, Natalia Alarcon and Wade Nomura.
Council commends Councilmember Lee for six years of service
Outgoing Councilmember — and incoming Santa Barbara County Supervisor Roy Lee said goodbye to Carpinteria’s city council on Monday after six years of service.
Uncle Chen Restaurant owner Lee, who defeated incumbent Das Williams for a seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors earlier this year, will continue his career in local politics representing County District 1.
“It has been an honor to serve you and it has been a great privilege to represent you these past few years,” Lee said during Monday night’s city council meeting. “Today you lose me as a councilmember, but you gain me as a supervisor — someone who will represent you with the best intent and representation that we deserve.”
Julia Mayer, who was sworn in on Monday, will represent Lee’s former Carpinteria District 3 for the remainder of Lee’s term.
The Carpinteria City Council honored Lee on Monday for his service to the city with a proclamation presented by the city’s new council. During his first fouryear term and his second two-year term with the council, Lee contributed to a number of honorable achievements and projects, including the Carpinteria Skate Park and the Carpinteria Community Library’s senior programming. He also served on numerous committees.
Community members also showed gratitude for Lee on Monday night, offering strong applause as he stepped down from the dais.
“As a commissioner of the library advisory commission, I am grateful for
“Today you lose me as a councilmember, but you gain me as a supervisor — someone who will represent you with the best intent and representation that we deserve.”
— First District Supervisorelect Roy Lee
your support of our library,” commenter Danielle Manriquez-Osborne told Lee.
“As a citizen of Carpinteria all my life, thank you for your help and work in maintaining a great city — not an easy task for anyone – and I look forward to watching you work in your new role and seeing your new ideas.”
Lee will take his new seat as supervisor next month in January.
––Liv Klein
Phase One rezones, new zoning designation approved
At its Monday night meeting, the Carpinteria City Council approved at second reading of Phase One of the city’s plan to get its 2023-2031 Housing Element certified. Phase One includes the creation of a new mixed-use zoning designation, objective design standards for that zone, and the rezoning of eight parcels.
Phase One was brought to the council for a first reading on Nov. 25. There was no contention or discussion at the second reading on Monday night.
The eight parcels that will be rezoned
include: 5320 Carpinteria Ave., 5437 Carpinteria Ave., 4602 et al Carpinteria Ave., the site at Holly and Carpinteria avenues, 1145 et al Eugenia Place, 1101 and 1135 Eugenia Place, 1065 et al Eugenia Place, and 1001 Mark, Cindy and Via Real.
Controversial sites that were previously discussed by the council — Site 5, the Lagunitas parcel at 6380 Via Real, and Site 21, at 6155 and 6175 Carpinteria Avenue — will return to the council for rezoning reconsideration in early 2025. ––Liv Klein
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Carol Sue Shamblin passed away on Dec. 8, 2024, surrounded by her family and the love of many others who helped with her care.
Carol was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, and as a child moved to the Ventura area with her mother, father and seven siblings. She graduated from Ventura High School in 1953, got married and moved into the Carpinteria area, where
Crayton Conger Bates
01/25/1947 — 12/24/2023
Crayton “Craig” Conger Bates was born on Jan. 25, 1947, in Portland, Oregon, the second son of Frances Prentice Conger and Jack Delbert Bates. The family moved to California, where he grew up in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria.
Edward “Ed” Wood 11/18/1943 — 12/01/2024
Edward “Ed” Wood was lovingly received into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early on Dec. 1, 2024, in Fresno, California. Surrounded by his family, Ed passed peacefully after a brief illness, leaving a legacy of faith, love and service that will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ed’s journey through life was marked by adventure, dedication and an unyielding commitment to others. Moving to Carpinteria, California, at 14, Ed cherished the lifelong friendships formed with his Carpinteria High School class of 1962. In 1978, he settled in Santa Maria, where he and his beloved wife, Eileen, served their church community with passion, especially in children’s and hospitality ministries. In 1988, Ed followed his calling to serve at a Christian youth camp in Creston,
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she has lived for the past 60 plus years. She loved working at Birnam Wood Golf Club for more than 35 years, where she became close with so many amazing people. Her warm smile and desire to do all she could to help others was appreciated by everyone.
Carol was most proud of her role as a mother, raising seven children and getting to be “Grandma C” to eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Family and friends will deeply miss her love and unconditional support. She will forever remain in our hearts, and we are blessed to have such amazing memories.
Carol is survived by her sisters Pat, Mary, Penny and Chris, and her brother David. She is also survived by her two daughters, Cathy Shamblin and Traci Kitagawa (Mark), and two sons, Keith Shamblin and Bryan “BJ” Shamblin (Julie).
Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 at Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, 535 E. Yanonali St., Santa Barbara, California, 93103.
Craig loved to surf and spent time both before and after school on the ocean. After graduating from Carpinteria High School, Craig enlisted in the Army, serving as a Mohawk crew chief during the Vietnam War. He came home a very angry young man, feeling like he didn’t fit in anywhere. His love for motorcycles and adventure led him to join an outlaw motorcycle club.
After living that lifestyle for some years, he discovered a relationship with Jesus Christ, which radically changed his life. He met Janet, and they married in 1974. They lived in Southern California before making Modesto their home. Craig worked in structural steel, a field in which he remained until retirement.
After a richly-led life, Craig went home to Jesus on Dec. 24, 2023.
Craig leaves behind his loving wife, Janet; children Jeremy Bates, Zachary Bates and Jonathan Quinn; grandchildren Tabitha Bates, Emily Bates and Joshua Bates; and brother Cary Bates.
California, using his skills as an electrician and handyman to mentor countless individuals. This path of ministry extended globally when he and Eileen joined Awana Clubs International, serving in Japan and later in Taipei, Taiwan, and the whole pacific rim for 15 years, profoundly impacting lives with their gentle spirit and steadfast faith.
Upon retiring in 2015, Ed and Eileen found a new church family at Parkside Chapel in Visalia, California, where they continued their lifelong mission of nurturing and sharing God’s love. Ed was a Navy veteran, an electrician in the IBEW Union for nearly 30 years, and a devoted family man. He delighted in classic cars, cherished his wrestling days, and famously performed a one-handed push-up on each birthday. His life was a testament to his deep faith and the love he extended to everyone, from a village church in Fiji to the subways of Taiwan.
Ed’s legacy will forever be remembered and celebrated by his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched, including his wife of 53 years, Eileen, and his children, Hannah (Mike), Joel (Ashley) and Thomas (Brad). Ed will also be fondly remembered by his four grandchildren, Madalyn, Haven, Brooklyn and Hollyn, and by his brother Jerry (Brian). And finally, he will be deeply missed by his two weeny dogs, Molly and Jazzy.
There will be a Celebration of Ed’s Life held Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Parkside Chapel, 3200 E Walnut Ave., Visalia, California, 93292. A reception will follow the service.
Lorraine Drammer Serena 1/20/1941 — 11/28/24
Lorraine Drammer Serena: an artist who built global bridges through tiny wooden boxes.
Serena, whose vision transformed a small wooden box into a worldwide artistic movement celebrating women’s voices, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family in Ojai, California on Thanksgiving Day, 2024. She was 83.
Born Jan. 20, 1941, in Elmora, New Jersey, Lorraine grew up between the green hills of Vermont and the coastal breezes of Santa Barbara, where she would meet her high school sweetheart and life partner of 68 years, Frank Serena, at age 15. Their early courtship included shared daily lunch breaks punctuated by the crunch of Fritos tucked into sandwiches.
After earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts from UC Santa Barbara, Lorraine began reshaping how art could build community. The Santa Barbara Arts Council recognized her contributions with their Art Advocate of the Year Award in 1984, and the Chamber of Commerce later named her Artist of the Month.
As an art teacher at Santa Barbara High School in the 1960s, each Christmas she transformed the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s galleries into immersive “Magical Kingdoms,” where hundreds of students created crawl-through environments from reimagined refrigerator boxes. One student, discovering his creative voice under her guidance, declared, “For the first time in my life, I know what I’m doing” — a testament to her belief that everyone was an artist waiting to emerge. This belief in creative freedom extended to her own home, where she encouraged her daughter Stephania to paint directly on her bedroom walls, treating her child’s creative impulses with the same respect she showed her students.
In 1991, a miniature wooden box sitting on her studio table sparked what would become her life’s work. Gathering with fellow women artists, Lorraine proposed sending these boxes — each no larger than a human heart — to artists worldwide. The project, Women Beyond Borders, grew from this seed into a global movement spanning 50 countries and touching over 10,000 lives. From genocide survivors in Rwanda to trafficking victims in Vietnam, women transformed these humble boxes into profound statements of their experiences, hopes, and dreams.
Museum directors who had never exhibited women artists suddenly found their galleries enriched with these powerful voices. A Swedish artist, declaring “the soul of woman is round and cannot fit into a metric box,” stuffed her box with a tennis ball. Another turned hers to sawdust, while others filled them with bullet casings or memories of fleeing war-torn homelands. Each box became a window into the universal experiences connecting women across cultures, languages, and borders.
One morning in Cuba, an artist named Elsa Mora encountered the exhibition and by the next day had created a piece balancing the scales between men and women. Lorraine’s work gently but persistently opened doors that had been closed to women artists for generations. In 2008, she received the Women’s eNews “21 Leaders for the 21st Century” award for building peace and connections worldwide through art.
The critic Josef Woodard described her own works as “liberal landscapes of an imagination-stirred mind,” but her greatest canvas was the human heart. Whether sharing morning coffee with Frank or hosting weekly dinners with her grandchildren’s friends from The Thacher School — who naturally began calling them “Nonno” and “Nonna,” Italian for grandparents — Lorraine made everyone feel like family. This gift for nurturing deep connections extended far beyond Ojai, as she maintained lasting friendships with artists, weaving a tapestry of relationships that spanned continents and cultures.
She is survived by her devoted husband Frank; children Stephania and David; daughter-in-love Kelley; grandchildren Wade, Serena, Liam and Steven; and a global community of artists who carry forward her vision of art as a force for connection and change. Her archive, recently gifted to the UC Santa Barbara Art, Design & Architecture Museum, ensures that future generations will continue discovering how a small wooden box, in the hands of a visionary artist, could help heal the world.
True to her lifelong pattern of pushing artistic boundaries, Lorraine embarked on yet another creative adventure at age 79 when Karyl Lynn Burns, co-founder of the Rubicon Theatre Company, envisioned bringing Women Beyond Borders to the stage. While some may view retirement as a time to slow down, Lorraine embraced this new artistic medium with characteristic enthusiasm.
In 2019, the Rubicon Theatre Company premiered “Women Beyond Borders,” a play celebrating the project’s global impact. As audiences were transported from a classroom in Rwanda to a boat fleeing Saigon, they witnessed what Lorraine had long understood — that art, at its heart, comes from the Latin “ars, artis”: to join together.
In her final years, Lorraine would still share morning coffee with Frank, now sipped carefully through a straw — determined to savor life’s quiet moments even as dementia gradually dimmed her vibrant mind and her body weakened. It was the same spirit that had led her to send thousands of palm-sized wooden boxes into the world decades earlier, each one carrying an invitation to create, to connect, to be seen. Those boxes, like the countless lives she touched, continue to multiply in ways she could never have imagined: in museum collections that now celebrate women’s voices, in communities forged across continents, and in the courage of artists who learned from her that creativity knows no borders. Perhaps her greatest legacy lives in something more intimate — the way she showed us that art, at its most profound, is not about the final creation, but about the sacred act of sharing one’s truth and recognizing our common humanity. In this way, she achieved what every artist dreams of: her life itself became her masterpiece.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date.
You can learn more about the Women Beyond Borders Project at womenbeyondborders.org, arthistory.ucsb.edu and hfa.ucsb.edu/academics-detail/ art-and-architecture.
Surfliner Inn belongs as a community asset
I’m excited for this project! We have so many businesses in the Downtown T and more coming with Linden Square that will benefit from the additional foot traffic.
Based on the plan, there will be more parking than we currently have. The new lot will be built before construction begins, the city will still own the land and have oversight on what the new inn can/cannot do. Money back into the community from the hotel has the potential to fund much-needed resources, maybe even a community resource officer, which we had to recently let go of because the city didn’t have the funds to pay for it. There are lots of possibilities!
The design of the building fits well with Carpinteria’s coastal charm and is a shorter height than the industrial buildings across the street. It most certainly is built with a more broken up facade and interesting detail than the nearby industrial and apartment buildings.
Change is hard but necessary sometimes. This evolution belongs in a downtown area rather than somewhere outside the urban footprint like the bluffs. Initial reactions to development can be hard to take, but if you take time to read the plans, hear what the developers have to say and look at the lease agreement, I think this could only benefit Carpinteria.
Hayley Fedders Carpinteria
Surfliner takes more parking from residents
The proposed Surfliner Inn is tastefully designed with an appealing rooftop bar. However, as this project enters the planning process at the Dec. 12 ARB meeting, we need to think about Carpinteria in perspective. I agree with Marybeth’s statement (CVN Vol. 31, No. 12) concerning our city’s future: “It’s important to adopt a forward-thinking mindset.”
As residents, we need to envision Linden Square and the new Palms open for business. A net gain of 33 parking spaces (according to Surfliner Inn ad) is misleading considering all of the new commercial development on Linden that will share the 46 spaces near the hotel and the 93 in the proposed Parking Lot #4.
The upcoming 72-room Via Real Hotel will add to the seven existing hotels/ motels. As of Nov. 29, 2023, occupancy rates for 2023 were 68.8%. We’ll have a total of 666 rooms, 208 campground sites and a plethora of vacation rentals. Does Carpinteria really need another hotel?
We should also imagine our city in 2031 with 901 to 2,097 new housing units mandated by the state. California housing laws have removed normal requirements for developers. The 24-unit mixed-use Carpinteria Avenue development foreshadows our bleak future. Down the street from the Downtown T, there are only 59 parking spaces for resident and commercial use. The multitude of larger projects on the horizon, like Red Tail, will ruin Carpinteria.
Let’s be honest, most people use their cars for transportation versus walking, biking, and mass transit. We can’t assume hotel guests will take the train. We’ve already seen a huge increase in Carpinteria traffic since Covid-19 and Highway
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“Does the city council, as well as our residents, want to base a decision on public land use by a private developer on an eightyear-old hotel financial analysis?”
– Amrita Salm
and re-imagined because the Surfliner developers brought a new plan.
The proposed Surfliner’s new parking lot is on the beach side of the railroad tracks, abuts Beach Neighborhood residences, brings automobile traffic, pollution and noise onto densely developed residential streets, to surrounding residents’ front doors and inside their homes.
Justifying this harmful addition to the Beach Neighborhood as an undertaking that promotes the “greater good” for Carpinteria is offensive; compromising the well-being and health of any Carpinterian anywhere for any commercial development should be rejected.
Eileen Marcussen Carpinteria
101 widening, with new traffic lights and stop signs making it more difficult to get around. Our small town’s infrastructure simply can’t handle more development with insufficient parking.
Goodbye to the Carpinteria we know and love.
Leslie Gascoigne Carpinteria
A wise investment?
The proposed Surfliner Inn has stated in recent ads that the financial benefits to Carpinteria include $600,000 annually for the city, based on taxes and revenue sharing. They also generously promise $76,000 annually for local nonprofits. Looking at all the material available online (the hot topics tab on the city’s website and the Surfliner’s website) I can only find one financial report dated June 21, 2016. It is eight years old and based on a 30 room, high quality boutique hotel, a restaurant component and 80-100 replacement parking spaces. I also asked city staff for an updated financial report and they didn’t have one.
Most of us recall that the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors thought that the county would get an additional $25 million in their coffers from the cannabis farms, mainly located in Carpinteria. Turns out, they only got about $5 to $6 million, which went for enforcement and little if anything was left for their yearly budget.
Does the city council, as well as our residents, want to base a decision on public land use by a private developer on an eight-year-old hotel financial analysis? Where is the transparency? What are the priorities of the city of Carpinteria? Are the trade-offs worth the benefits?
Amrita Salm Carpinteria
Protect local values over profit
The debate over the Surfliner Inn project should make all of us pause and think about what kind of Carpinteria we want. This isn’t just about a hotel — it’s about how private developers have turned their wants into something they’re trying to convince us that you and me, our community, needs.
The hotel is planned for City Parking Lot #3 — public land meant to benefit all of us. Instead, it’s being leased to a developer for a luxury hotel. They promise things like a rooftop bar and public restrooms, but ask yourself: do these
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features actually serve you, or are they just there to make a profit-driven project seem more appealing?
Tourism supports Carpinteria’s economy, but the developers’ claims about economic benefits are just their estimates. Similar benefits are already coming with approved projects like The Palms renovation and Linden Avenue developments — without taking away public land.
And let’s not overlook the terms of the lease. The city is offering this prime parcel for just $10,000 a month, plus 4.5% of projected revenue — not guaranteed revenue, but projections made by the developers themselves. This raises serious concerns about whether the community is truly getting a fair deal for such a valuable public asset. So who’s really steering the ship here?
What about the costs you’ll bear? Overflow parking will crowd your neighborhood, traffic will increase and pollution will grow. These impacts will linger long after the developers have moved on.
Public land should serve everyone — not just visitors or private interests. Is this project truly about Carpinteria’s needs, or is it about what developers want? Let’s protect what makes Carpinteria special and make decisions that reflect our values, not their profits.
Alexandra VanAntwerp Carpinteria
Surfliner a harmful addition to neighborhood
The proposed Surfliner Inn project has been marketed as one that mirrors our community’s “small town values.”
“Consider the ‘greater good’ and embrace this ‘modest’ inn on public property that promises to cure some of our city’s financial burdens,” is the message project proponents have delivered.
The proposed Surfliner Inn is not a “modest” project. Thirty-six rooms on two floors, lining Fifth Street for one block between Linden and Elm on a 30,000 square foot corner parcel is not small. Add the café/restaurant/patio on the ground level and the roof level “amenities” — bar, lounge and pool — and we’re looking at a big project.
Especially at this location.
Context is important. Linden Square, which occupies a prime square block in the middle of the Downtown T, and the refurbished, updated Palms are promising new ventures coming to town that will offer dining, drinking and retail opportunities and very, very little parking.
It is hard to imagine that the 14 parking spaces created for Linden Square will be sufficient for all its patrons. Our public parking lots and street parking should be preserved at this time to serve these new businesses. Parking Lot #3 is centrally located and better oriented to serve these commercial enterprises.
But some Carpinterians are comfortable with Parking Lot #3 being erased
Focus on the bigger picture
I just saw the story poles for the Surfliner Inn and to be honest, I’m excited for another respectful addition to the downtown area. With the Palms and Linden Square also coming along, the downtown corridor is finally seeing some positive forward momentum.
As a Carpinterian, I get it, anything different is scary. But you know what is really scary? Urban sprawl. And Carpinteria is going to need to roll up its sleeves to defend its natural/agricultural assets at the Bluffs and Bailard projects. Let’s focus our energies where they are needed most. I look forward to seeing the city’s plan come to fruition in realizing a boutique hotel in the downtown corridor.
Benjamin Anderson Carpinteria
Surfliner Inn exactly what Carpinteria needs
I’m not one to write letters to promote businesses in general, but I felt compelled to write a few words. As a business owner for over 14 years with two businesses in Carpinteria, this town is very special to me. It has a unique hometown quality with a small, budding tourism component that is beginning to thrive. The Surfliner Inn is exactly Carpinteria’s personality. Modest small-town feel, understated local charm and a much needed after-beach destination for light bites and drinks.
The truth is, the Carpinteria community has been discussing the Surfliner Inn extensively since it was first introduced in 2018.
This multi-year conversation about a modest hotel on city property right in the downtown business and tourists has always seemed perfect.
The proposed Surfliner Inn, with its 36 rooms and two stories, seamlessly fits into downtown Carpinteria’s existing landscape, catering to tourists in an understated way. Downtown Carpinteria has been yearning for a refresh ever since Austin’s Hardware closed, leaving a vacant spot for over 15 years. The Surfliner Inn will revitalize the area, enhancing both the aesthetics and functionality of our visitor-friendly corridor. The influx of new guests and their spending at an attractive inn will help keep downtown vibrant and avoid future vacancies.
The Surfliner Inn would generate approximately $500,000 annually in new revenue for the city. In my opinion, a quaint hotel in downtown Carpinteria would help preserve — not change — our charming town. Plus, it includes new beach parking and revenue sharing to help the city balance its budget. The Surfliner Inn is a smart move for Carpinteria’s future.
Rori Trovato Carpinteria
PUBLIC NOTICE
SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NOS. 788, 789, 790, and 791
(AS PRESCRIBED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36933(C)(1))
ORDINANCE NO. 788
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 14.19 OF TITLE 14 (ZONING) OF THE CARPINTERIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A NEW ZONING DISTRICT FOR RESIDENTIAL / MIXED USE (RMU)
The proposed Ordinance No. 788 was introduced and a first reading was approved at the regular City Council meeting held on November 25, 2024. The Ordinance was adopted following a second reading at a regular City Council meeting held on December 9, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Clark, Mayer, Nomura, Solórzano, and Alarcon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Summary of Ordinance No. 788: This Ordinance will amend the City’s Local Coastal Program to reflect changes to the Carpinteria Municipal Code, Title 14 - Zoning. The Ordinance adds Chapter 14.19 – RMU Residential / Mixed Use to implement Program 1 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The purpose of the RMU district is to provide areas of the City for higher density residential-only and mixed-use (commercial and residential) development, particularly as infill development, to increase the availability of workforce housing while maintaining commercial opportunities in the City’s downtown.
ORDINANCE NO. 789 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 14.51 OF TITLE 14 (ZONING) OF THE CARPINTERIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE NEW OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS The proposed Ordinance No. 789 was introduced and a first reading was approved at the regular City Council meeting held on November 25, 2024. The Ordinance was adopted following a second reading at a regular City Council meeting held on December 9, 2024, by the following vote:
Summary of Ordinance No. 789: This Ordinance will amend the City’s Local Coastal Program to reflect changes to the Carpinteria Municipal Code, Title 14 - Zoning. The Ordinance adds Chapter 14.51 – Objective Design Standards to implement Program 1 of the 2023-2031
ORDINANCE NO. 790
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE CITY TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAM ONE OF THE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT
The proposed Ordinance No. 790 was introduced and a first reading was approved at the regular City Council meeting held on November 25, 2024. The Ordinance was adopted following a second reading at a regular City Council meeting held on December 9, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Clark, Mayer, Nomura, Solórzano, and Alarcon NOES: None
None
None
Summary of Ordinance No. 790: This Ordinance will amend the City’s Local Coastal Program to reflect changes to the City of Carpinteria Zoning Map as follows:
Collection systems are a largely unappreciated part of any community, but they are instrumental in protecting public health and ensuring a clean environment.
It’s called a collection system, but what are we collecting?
BY CRAIG MURRAY, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE CARPINTERIA SANITARY DISTRICT
In the Carpinteria Sanitary District service area we have over 45 miles of main sewer pipeline that “collects” wastewater from your homes and businesses and conveys it to the wastewater treatment facility. Gravity does most of the work, but we also have eight pump stations that lift the wastewater at strategic spots, so the network of pipes does not get too deep. Together, this combination of pipelines and pump stations is referred to as a sewage “collection system.”
The district also uses technology to monitor critical spots in our collection system around the clock. “Smart Cover” devices are affixed to manhole access covers to provide real-time level measurement of the flow in the pipe below. If abnormal conditions are detected indicating a problem or blockage, these units send out alarm signals via satellite allowing district staff to respond before a sewage spill can occur. We also use the data captured to help identify areas where there may be groundwater infiltration or illicit discharges to the sewer system.
Planned Development (CPD) Residential/Mixed Use (RMU) 20/25
ORDINANCE NO. 791 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE CITY TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAM ONE OF THE 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT
The proposed Ordinance No. 791 was introduced and a first reading was approved at the regular City Council meeting held on November 25, 2024. The Ordinance was adopted following a second reading at a regular City Council meeting held on December 9, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Clark, Mayer, Nomura, and Alarcon, NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Solórzano
Summary of Ordinance No. 791: This Ordinance will amend the City’s Local Coastal Program to reflect changes to the City of Carpinteria Zoning Map as follows: Candidate Site# Assessor’s Parcel No. Existing Zone Designation New Zone Designation
15 004-039-002 004-039-010 004-039-009 Commercial Planned Development (CPD) Residential/Mixed Use (RMU) 20/25
18 003-151-018 004-039-007 Commercial Planned Development (CPD) Residential/Mixed Use (RMU) 20/25
The City Council also determined that none of the conditions have occurred or exist as set forth in California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines section 15162 to require the preparation of a supplemental or subsequent Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) for the adoption of Ordinance Nos. 788, 789, 790, and 791 making the above zoning amendments, and that the Addendum to the certified 2003 Program EIR for the City’s General Plan / Coastal Land Use Plan satisfies the environmental review requirements of CEQA.
A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance Nos. 788, 789, 790, and 791 is posted in the Office of the City Clerk, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA and is available for review upon request. The full text can also be viewed on the City’s website under “Public Hearing & Legal Notices at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/public-hearings-legal-notices/.”
Ordinance Nos. 788, 789, 790, and 791 and any portion of them approved by the California Coastal Commission shall take effect from the latter of: (1) upon the date that they are certified by the California Coastal Commission pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30514, or (2) following the City Council’s certification of any California Coastal Commission modifications, if any, and completion of all applicable, required actions in Section 13544(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk
Post: December 10, 2024 Publish: December 12, 2024
Collection systems are a largely unappreciated part of any community, but they are instrumental in protecting public health and ensuring a clean environment. When you do hear about collection systems, it’s usually only when they fail, and mostly when sewage spills affect private property or result in beach closures. Total bummer, right?
To ensure that our collection system is performing at the highest possible level, our small but committed team of wastewater professionals works hard every day to keep things flowing. How do they do this, you may ask? We use proven asset management techniques and invest in needed capital upgrades, but it is really the day-to-day maintenance and monitoring of our collection system that makes the difference. The district’s experienced crews take a proactive approach to this, and we are able to leverage a number of handy tools and technologies in the field.
The workhorse in our tool kit is the Vactor 2100 combination sewer cleaning truck. This large truck has both a high-pressure water jetting system that uses up to 2,500 psi to blast debris, grease, roots and other materials from the inside of our sewer pipeline, and a powerful vacuum system to suck all of that junk out of the pipes. Our operators use this crucial piece of equipment most days to keep things flowing smoothly.
Sewer pipelines are buried beneath the streets, and it would be easy for them to be out of sight, out of mind. But we use a robotic CCTV camera system to capture high resolution video of the inside of the sewer system to find defects before they become bigger problems. Our all-electric Ford Transit van is equipped with a state of the art pipeline inspection unit that allows us to see and document cracks, root intrusion, grease and debris accumulation, and other infrastructure issues. We use this information to prioritize and optimize pipeline maintenance, repairs and replacements.
Another part of our daily routine is inspection and maintenance of sewer laterals, the small diameter pipes that connect your home to the main sewer system. The district has a utility truck also outfitted with CCTV cameras and high-pressure jetting systems that we use to inspect and clean the lower portion of the sewer laterals that extend into the street right of way. You may see our crews accessing these lower laterals from cleanouts near your property line.
While we do our part to keep the community’s collection system in tip top shape, we also need your help to prevent blockages, backups and sewage spills. What you send down the drain can cause real problems, and there are two main culprits: wipes and FOG.
Wipe products — baby wipes, disinfecting wipes, etc. — can wreak havoc in the collection system. Unlike toilet paper, these do not break down in water and tend to snag on pipe joints or roots and then accumulate, causing blockages. Wipes also regularly clog the pumps at our pump stations and can seriously impact performance. Even the so-called “flushable” wipes can be detrimental, and you can help by keeping wipes of all types out of the pipes.
Fats, oils and grease, or FOG for short, can congeal in the collection system and cause physical blockages. The easiest way to solve the grease problem and help prevent overflows of raw sewage is to keep FOG out of the sewer system. Never dump liquid grease down the drain. Instead put it in a sealed, disposable container and into the trash. Scraping plates into the trash before putting them in the dishwasher will also minimize the amount of FOG entering the pipes.
With just a little help from our customers, we can all be confident that our collection system is functioning as it should. In an ideal collections system, all we collect is wastewater, and our operations remain out of sight and out of mind.
An engineer by trade, Craig Murray is the general manager of the Carpinteria Sanitary District. He can be reached at craigm@carpsan.com.
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Fundraiser for community member with ALS scheduled for Saturday
Family needs help with medical bills for lifelong Carpinterian Lisa Burch
BY EVELYN SPENCE
Community members are launching into action to help fund medical bills for Carpinterian Lisa Burch, 61, who has Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — a progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord — and now needs 24-hour care.
Burch’s daughter, Leanna “Lee” Cox, told Coastal View News that her family has lived in Carpinteria for generations. Her mother, a Carpinteria High School graduate who has four daughters including Cox, was diagnosed two years ago.
“She’s so well loved in our community. Everyone knows her, if you say Lisa Garcia, or Lisa Wilcox,” Cox said. Lisa, who remarried, goes by Lisa Burch. “My mom has always just been such a light in our community and so loved.”
Cox said her mother started showing symptoms of ALS three years ago. The family initially raised over $50,000 through GoFundMe for Burch’s care, but the medical expenses are piling up.
“If you know my mom, she’s always been the most beautiful, spunky, energetic, physically active (person) — Franklin Trail is out her backyard — so that was always something she loved to do, she would always go hiking, beach walks, and then Jazzercise was her thing,” Cox said. “When she got diagnosed with this it was heartbreaking and crushing, and just over the past four months, we’ve
really reached out to the community for support and help.”
In honor of Burch’s love of Jazzercise, sisters Connie Fourqurean and Teresa Till — who run Jazzercise Carpinteria — are hosting a Jazzercise class at Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., benefiting Burch and her care.
The hour-long, all-levels class is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at 8:30 a.m. Attendees can sign up at the door with a suggested cash or Venmo donation of $25 or more. Cox’s aunt, Anita Garcia, will also be stationed at the front, taking donations. All proceeds will go directly to Burch’s care.
“(My mom) loves Jazzercise. That was her thing,” Cox said. “That was just so much fun for her to do.”
For any further questions about the fundraiser, reach out to Cox at (805) 708-2149.
“We’re so grateful for the continued support (...) My mom is so grateful,” she added. “She’s always been the brightest light to our community, and just always such an encouraging and caring, beautiful, energetic person. I just want to highlight what an amazing person she is.”
Community members are launching into action to help fund
for Carpinterian Lisa Burch, 61, who has Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — a progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord — and now needs 24-hour care.
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Dungeness & Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Three Chili Aioli, Persimmon Relish $58 / dozen Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Cocktail Sauce $47 / dozen Potato Latkes, House Made Apple Sauce, Sour Cream $28 / dozen Pigs in Blankets Deli Mustard $28 / dozen
Westerlay Orchids — a wholesale florist located at 3504 Via Real — opened its doors to community members on Thursday, Dec. 5 for the business’ annual Christmas Open House, offering wine, treats, coffee and the opportunity to browse the showroom’s collection of colorful flowers. Santa Claus himself also made an appearance ahead of his regular late December travels, taking photos with Carpinteria’s kids and noting carefully what they want for Christmas.
From left, Titus Blais, Nolan Toth, Ryder Forner and Ezekiel Blais speak to Santa Claus.
Ron Toth Arianna Uribe, left, and Alexandria Uribe hug Ailammy Uribe, center.
From left, Amy Lovitt, Anna Medel and Alondra Rivera serve drinks.
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Trolleysandtreats atCanalino
Dozens flocked to Canalino Elementary School on Saturday, Dec. 7 for the school’s 21st annual Holiday Trolley Tour. The 50-minute trolley rides offered a closer look at Carpinteria’s holiday decorations, while at Canalino itself, Carpinterian kids feasted on holiday treats, met with Santa and created holiday crafts.
Gina Karpenko sells holiday goodies.
The Canalino cafeteria was decorated and served holiday treats.
Jonnie and Khaya Williams read a book after Khaya got her face painted.
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Carey Bradshaw became a Christmas tree for the night. Leo Home at the crafts table.
Carpinteria kids and their parents filled up the trolleys.
Kai gets a close view of the Christmas decorations on dad Bryn Home’s shoulders.
James and Kydra Davidson lead Carpinteria Community Church’s live nativity scene as Joseph and Mary.
Curious baby Cyrus meets with Santa Claus, with dad Brett Creekmur at right.
The trolleys brightened up the night as they drove around Carpinteria looking at the lights.
From left, Mayra Juarez and Canalino Principal Luis Quintero serve champurrado.
Isabella Venancio makes holiday crafts.
Katarina Thierjung takes to the dance floor.
SHOP LOCAL • SHOP CARPINTERIA
Carpinteria
BY CVN STAFF | PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Holiday ch r is infec ous, and Coastal View News photographer Robin Karl on set out last w kend to capture Carpinteria’s holiday spirit sparkling acro town. Check out a few of her photos below, and if you spot any par cularly spirited decora ons near you, f l fr to send us pictures!
Carpinteria spirit
Via Real at Santa Ynez Avenue
El Portal Drive Ogan Road
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Thursday, Dec. 12
AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Meet Up Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
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
Dementia Caregivers Support Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30 a.m. – noon. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
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
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. arpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Open Space Creators Lab for Teens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Silent Night Book Club Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 5–6:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: Dylan Cunningham Band Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Live Music: Bradford Shaw Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Play: “Miracle on 34th Street” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets: general, $20; seniors/ students, $15. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Saturday, Dec. 14
Meeting: Carpinteria Beautiful Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. All are welcome.
Wreaths Across America Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane. 9 a.m. ABOP Disposal Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. – 1 p.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 Holiday Festival with Santa Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Noon – 5 p.m. Live music from Cate School Jazz band at 1:30 p.m. Museum Member Open House Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, 956 Maple Ave. Noon – 2 p.m. Refreshments and music.
Free Holiday Concert: Santa Barbara Community Early Music Ensemble, Carpinteria Community Church Chancel Choir Carpinteria Community Church Sanctuary, 1111 Vallecito Road. 1 p.m.
Live Music: Jack Rabbit Slim Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 4–7 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Hospice Tree Lighting Seal Fountain
Linden Avenue. 5–6 p.m.
Live Music: The Gravy Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Play: “Miracle on 34th Street” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets: general, $20; seniors/ students, $15. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Sunday, Dec. 15
Festival of Trees Raffle Drawing
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 12:30 p.m.
Holiday Sing-a-long Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Play: “Miracle on 34th Street” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 3 p.m. Tickets: general, $20; seniors/ students, $15. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Live Music: Will Stephens Band Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5–8 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, Dec. 16
Meeting: MomCo Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallectio Road. 9:30–11:30 a.m. Speaker, games, crafts, with childcare available. RSVP at carpinteriacommunitychurch.org
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11 a.m. Geared toward ages two to five. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Music Mondays Sing Along Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310
AgeWell Senior Program: Holistic Movement Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–1:45 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
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, Dec. 17
AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
AgeWell Senior Program: Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) Veterans Hall Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30 a.m. – noon. Available exclusively in Spanish. aagewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut 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
Know Your Rights Forum Veterans Memorial Building auditorium, 941 Walnut Ave. 5:30 p.m. Speakers: immigration attorneys, local subject matter experts, community engagement librarian. Food offered, childcare provided. Offered in Spanish with English translation. Free. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
ON THE ROAD
CVN visits historical site in France
From left, Robbie and Elizabeth Van Eyck, Connie Thompson, Susan Pollard and Jane Craven brought their copy of CVN to Omaha Beach, a World War II memorial site in Normandy France, on a trip sponsored by the California Women for Agriculture. The group visited the historical site while on a cruise from Paris to Normandy, Thompson told CVN.
CVN cruises through Europe
From left, Carpinterians Marilyn and Denny Despars packed their copy of CVN for a trip to Europe, where the pair took a cruise through Lecce in Italy, Lisbon and Porto in Portugal, Tangier in Morocco, and Sevilla and Barcelona in Spain. The couple is pictured here in Tangier.
BY JUN STARKEY
Wullbrandt’s life, art chronicled in “An Artist and Two Places”
The works of Carpinteria artist John Wullbrandt during his time in Hawaii and California have been chronicled in “An Artist and Two Places,” written by Texas-based author Lynell Jackson Burkett.
The book, which was released earlier this year, covers more than 15 years of Wullbrandt’s works, as Burkett and photographer Hal Wells followed him from the island of Lanai, Hawaii to Carpinteria, California, and back again.
“I think it was the first day we met that I said (to John), ‘There should be a book of your work,’” Burkett told CVN.
Wullbrandt grew up in Carpinteria in the 1950s, the second of four children born to Mary and Ernest Wullbrandt. After the city was incorporated in 1965, Ernest — an opponent of large development — became a city council member, then mayor.
ing to “An Artist and Two Places.” After the AIDS crisis began, Wullbrandt took care of his partner and many friends who were suffering from the disease.
According to the book, it was during this time he met his now-husband, JeanClaude Rivalland, who was also caring for a dying partner. The two started a relationship in the early 1990s, and married when same-sex marriage became legal.
Wullbrandt and Rivalland now live on a cattle ranch homestead, El Rancho Botello, located at Chismahoo Mountain in the Santa Ynez Mountain Range. The homestead was once owned by Wullbrandt’s great-great-uncle, Maclovio Antonio Botello.
Burkett and Wullbrandt originally met on Lanai. Wullbrandt, who moved there in the 1990s, was working with locals and teaching art classes, and Burkett and her husband regularly vacationed on the island.
Early on, Wullbrandt was drawn to art. Before he left high school, he had a studio behind his family home on Walnut Avenue and his own small art gallery on Linden Avenue.
In the 1980s, he sought to expand his art career by moving to a bigger city. He chose San Francisco for its art scene and acceptance of the gay community, accord-
The two met at an art show and began working on the book in the mid-2000s. Burkett then recruited Wells, one of her journalism students at San Antonio College, to help.
Burkett and Wells interviewed Wullbrandt several times throughout the years they worked together, venturing to California or meeting up in Hawaii.
“I knew she already liked my work because she had purchased it,” Wullbrandt
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Carpinteria author Rick Sharp will sign copies of his illustrated children’s book, “Christmas with Saint Claws and his Animal Friends,” at the Linden Studio Gallery, 961 Linden Ave., on Dec. 21 at 2 p.m.
The story follows a polar bear named Big Claws, who lives in a snowy landscape with his animal friends, including Willnerd the Weasel, Coyote Slim, Chump and Chip Munk and Dr. Wisely the old owl.
“The book is an uplifting story that captures the true essence of the holiday season,” Sharp told CVN.
told CVN. “So, it was really only a matter of if she liked me.”
“An Artist and Two Places” is split into two parts. One part covers his works from Lanai, which includes scenic landscapes and portraits of pineapples — the Hawaiian symbol of hospitality — and while the other covers his works in California. Most of the California-focused section is filled with paintings of iconic Carpinteria sites, such as the bluffs or The Palms Restaurant.
The book was put on pause several times, Burkett said, but a sense of urgency to publish the book returned after the 2017 Thomas Fire.
When the fire hit, Wullbrandt and Rivalland did not evacuate their ranch, which was surrounded by succulents. The couple saved their home in December 2017, after spending an entire night hosing down their house and its surrounding vegetation. They used 300 feet of fire hoses, and water stored water in three, 5,000-gallon tanks.
Although Wullbrandt and Rivalland had saved their home, their animals and themselves, the book says, a large archive of Wullbrandt’s work, kept in a metal
shipping container, was destroyed in the fire. The fire had gotten beneath the otherwise fire-proof structure and ignited the wooden floorboards.
Despite this, Burkett said Wullbrandt continued to work. “John just kept painting,” she said.
After a few more years, in February of this year, Burkett asked Wullbrandt to compile every file of his work he had left on his computer and meet with her and Wells. After one final interview, Burkett went home to write the book.
Wullbrandt told CVN that he truly enjoyed working with Wells and Burkett, and that getting to know them was one of the highlights of the experience.
“When someone writes about you, you really put yourself in their hands,” he said. “I learned so much, and have a deeper appreciation for authors, workers and, in Lynell’s case, editors.”
The 112-page book is $70. It can be purchased at the Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery, 1321 State St., Santa Barbara, or online at vlarsengalerie.com/john-russell-wullbrandt-an-artist-and-two-places. html.
Arts center releases 2025 program brochure
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has released its programming brochure for 2025.
Classes being offered include “Paint Your Pet on Canvas” by Jana Brody, a poetry reading, and writing course with Lauren Wilson, and afterschool art and music classes for students.
Brody, who is also the director of operations/ development at the Grace Fisher Foundation, told the arts center she finds inspiration in everyday experiences. “Appreciating the world around me motivates me not only to paint but to empower others to paint and gain a new perspective on life,” Brody said in a press release.
The arts center also carries gift certificates, which can be exchanged for classes, artwork, jewelry and merchandise. Financial aid for the workshops is available. Those interested can learn more at carpinteriaartscenter.org.
“Christmas with Saint Claws and his Animal Friends” by Rick Sharp
Attendees paint their furry friends during Jana Brody’s Paint Your Pet on Canvas class at the arts center.
HAL WELLS PHOTO FROM AN ARTIST IN TWO PLACES
Artist John Wullbrandt, at right, with Jean-Claude Rivalland.
“The Palms,” left, and “Pineapple Paradise” by John Wullbrandt.
Embracing Technology this Christmas: Santa Tek
MICHAEL AVERY
As Christmas draws near and with Black Friday behind us, many of us find ourselves scrambling to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. The holiday season is about more than just exchanging presents: it’s about creating memories, sharing joy and connecting with the people who matter most.
However, in a world increasingly dominated by technology, this year’s presents might look a little different. From virtual assistants that help manage holiday chaos to smart devices that make homes more energy-efficient, technology is playing an ever-growing role in our lives.
As the world becomes more digitally connected, it’s no surprise that tech gifts have become some of the most popular under the Christmas tree. But how do we ensure that our tech gifts are more than just gadgets, and instead enhance the lives of those we care about? I thought a brief guide on Santa Tek might help you with a few gift ideas to point you in the right direction.
Here are six categories that have ideas that can satisfy everyone on your Christmas list — whether that be the good list or bad list is up to you.
The gift
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connection: smart devices for every age
One of the most enduring themes of Christmas is the sense of togetherness it brings, and in the digital age, technology offers the perfect bridge to keep us connected. A smart speaker, like an Amazon Echo or Google Nest Hub, can serve as the ultimate holiday helper. These devices provide more than just music or weather updates; they can control smart home appliances, set reminders for family dinners, and even read aloud Christmas stories to the little ones.
For seniors, a device like a digital photo frame, preloaded with family photos, can make staying in touch with distant relatives feel much more personal. These gadgets can display a rotating gallery of memories and even allow remote family members to upload new photos directly to the frame. It’s an affordable way to keep the holiday spirit alive, especially when loved ones are far away.
Experience the magic: virtual reality gifts
Virtual reality (VR) has come a long way in recent years, and this holiday season, it’s set to be one of the most exciting tech gifts on the market. Imagine gifting someone an immersive VR headset and offering them the chance to experience the world in a completely new way. From traveling to ancient Egypt or exploring the surface of Mars, VR offers an exciting escape, right from the comfort of your own home.
For gamers, VR offers a new level of interactivity, providing a more immersive and dynamic experience. VR headsets, like the Oculus Quest, have dropped in price, making them a great choice for both beginners and seasoned users alike. But VR isn’t just about games — many applications are designed to offer virtual tours of museums, art galleries, or even virtual fitness classes. Whether it’s for an adventure seeker or a fitness enthusiast, VR can offer endless possibilities.
As the world becomes more digitally connected, it’s no surprise that tech gifts have become some of the most popular under the Christmas tree. But how do we ensure that our tech gifts are more than just gadgets, and instead enhance the lives of those we care about?
The gift of efficiency: smart home automation
The holidays are stressful enough without worrying about turning off the lights or adjusting the thermostat every time you leave the room. Enter the world of smart home automation, where the technology works for you. With smart thermostats like the Nest or Ecobee, you can adjust your home’s temperature remotely, saving energy and keeping everyone comfortable. These devices even learn your preferences and can create schedules to optimize your home’s climate, meaning no more scrambling to warm up the house before your guests arrive.
Another popular option is smart lighting. Imagine walking into a room and having the lights automatically adjust to your preferred brightness or color, or telling your virtual assistant to dim the lights for movie night. Smart bulbs, such as those from Philips Hue, can sync to music, change with the seasons or create the perfect ambiance for a cozy evening in. Smart plugs, meanwhile, can transform ordinary appliances into connected devices that you can control via your smartphone or voice command.
The convenience of smart home devices makes them ideal for gift-giving.
For the fitness enthusiast: wearable technology
Christmas is a time when many people make New Year’s resolutions, and for those focused on improving their health, wearable technology can be the perfect motivator. Fitness trackers and smartwatches, such as the Fitbit Charge, Apple Watch or Garmin Vivosmart, track everything from daily steps to heart rate, sleep patterns, and even stress levels. These devices can help recipients stay on track with their fitness goals throughout the holidays, whether they’re trying to get more sleep, reach a daily step target, or manage stress. Many wearables also offer features like guided breathing exercises or reminders to stay active, which is a gentle nudge in the right direction during the often sedentary holiday season.
For the tech-savvy fitness fanatic, the latest smart equipment for home gyms offers even more advanced capabilities.
bring joy to those who cherish the analog experience.
Sustainable tech: ecofriendly gadgets
As we become more conscious of our environmental impact, sustainable technology is increasingly becoming a focal point in the tech world. Eco-friendly gadgets, like solar-powered chargers or energy-efficient appliances, make for thoughtful and practical gifts. Many brands are offering smart devices made with recyclable materials or designed to reduce energy consumption.
Sustainable tech doesn’t just mean reducing energy usage — it can also involve reducing waste. For example, reusable smart water bottles, like those from HidrateSpark, are equipped with sensors to remind the user to stay hydrated. These bottles sync with apps and track water intake, helping to reduce single-use plastic bottles while encouraging better health habits.
Additionally, smart thermostats and energy-efficient appliances can help families save on energy bills, making these gifts not only sustainable but also financially responsible.
The future of tech gifts
From stationary bikes to treadmills that sync with fitness apps, these gadgets help users create an interactive, personalized workout experience from the comfort of their own home.
For the music lover: high-quality audio tech
For many, Christmas and music go hand-in-hand. For me personally, Christmas has always been a special time musically, whether I was singing with a choir, walking the streets of Seattle with the Dickens Carolers or leading a cub scout troop in a rousing night of Christmas carols, music was and is the soundtrack to the season.
A great gift for music lovers this holiday season is high-quality audio equipment. Premium wireless headphones, such as the AirPods Pro or Sony WH1000XM5, offer superior sound quality and noise cancellation, making them ideal for those who enjoy immersing themselves in music without distractions.
For those who prefer to share their music experience with others, portable Bluetooth speakers make an excellent gift. These speakers are compact, durable, and offer great sound quality, making them perfect for holiday parties, outdoor activities, or just enjoying some tunes while cooking dinner. Brands like Bose and JBL offer a variety of options for every budget and need.
For the audiophile, a high-end turntable or a set of premium speakers can offer a more tactile, nostalgic experience of listening to music that digital streaming cannot quite match. The resurgence of vinyl records has led to a renaissance in music appreciation, and gifting a high-quality record player is sure to
Looking to the future, the intersection of technology and everyday life is only going to expand. The coming years will likely see advancements in artificial intelligence, augmented reality and even biotechnology, offering new possibilities for Christmas gifts. Whether it’s a personalized AI assistant that anticipates your every need or a virtual shopping experience that brings the store to your living room, the holiday season will be an exciting time to unwrap the future. This Christmas let’s embrace the ways technology can enhance our lives. Whether it’s through connecting with family, exploring new worlds in virtual reality, or making our homes more efficient and sustainable, tech gifts have the potential to offer much more than just entertainment. As we celebrate the season of giving, consider the ways in which technology can bring convenience, joy, and a little bit of magic to the holidays.
Thank you for taking time to read my column and if you have a question about technology or would like to suggest a topic for a future column, please reach out to me at michael@michaeltalkstek.com or just give me a call at (805) 684-3414. I love talking Tek. I encourage you to explore Santa Tek for yourself this Christmas. And always remember that in the end, the best gift technology can offer isn’t just a shiny new gadget — it’s the ability to bring us closer together and make our lives a little easier. Happy holidays, and happy gifting!
Michael Avery brings decades of experience to his projects and his clients. He has served as an owner, partner, principal and employee of some of the most progressive companies in the electronic systems market sector. Additionally, he has provided professional consulting services to a multitude of leading companies in the industry, including Panasonic Technologies, CEDIA, AMX, Microsoft, GE Industrial, CompUSA and Paradise Theater.
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more information call HELP of Carpinteria, Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm
HELP volunteers Anne Goulart, Lorien Rennie, Mary Lemke
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From left, CMS Assistant Principal James Anderson, Dune Coffee owner Julia Mayer, Mac Brown Excavating’s Jessica Isaac, Uncle Chen owner Tina Lee, Superintendent Diana Rigby, Mike Issac with Mac Brown Excavating, Aja Forner, Kandie Overgaag with Westerlay Orchids, Parents for Carpinteria Middle School President Crystal Hoffman, CMS Principal Jamie Persoon and Ben Anderson of Ben Anderson Art.
New banners up at CMS fund supplies, assemblies and more
Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) has new sponsorship banners up, showing strong support from the local business community. Uncle Chen, Jack’s Bistro, Reynaldo’s Bakery, Ben Anderson Art, Greens Landscape Design, Corktree Cellars, Westerlay Orchids, Mac Brown Excavating and Dune Coffee all purchased banners, which were created by The Flag Factory.
Proceeds will fund dances, supplies, enrichment assemblies and positive re-
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Neal Bartlett, Pam Werner and Curtis Lopez.
CCA hosts gathering, announces annual banquet theme
The Carpinteria Community Association (CCA) recently hosted a community social at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, to give back to the community after the CCA was chosen as one of the recipients of the Carpinteria Lions Festival of Trees.
“...It was an opportunity to give back to the community and promote more ticket sales at the Festival of Trees,” said CCA board member Karen Graf.
At the event, the CCA also announced that the annual Community Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 26, at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. This year’s theme, Graf said, is “honoring the arts in our community.”
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Ava Lee Michelle Watson
Ava Lee Michelle Watson was born on August 1, 2024, in Ascension Seton Hospital Austin, Texas, to Michelle Morris and Richard Watson of Kyle, Texas. Ava — who arrived at 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and 21.5 inches long — joins sibling Atticus Edward Watson, who is a year old.
Her grandparents are Trish Bray of Carpinteria, California, and the late Dennis Morris; and Michael A. Watson of Dunnellon, Florida, and the late Deborah Watson Correl of Snow Camp, North Carolina. Her great-grandparents are Jean Foster of Carpinteria, California, and Rick Foster of Wichita, Kansas; and Michael and Barbara Morris of Indio, California.
inforcement gift cards. Interested in sponsoring a banner next year? Reach out to pfcarpmiddle@gmail.com.
“We are so fortunate to have generous businesses directly investing in additional student engagement and enrichment opportunities at CMS,” said Parents for Carpinteria Middle School President Chrystal Hoffman. “They see the growing energy and community involvement at CMS, and it’s infectious.”
On the hunt for justice
Girl Scout Troop 55555 were on the case with Santa Barbara Police Detective Sara Baca, who led the Brownies and Juniors in an investigation. The scouts — who received their detective badges after the outing — learned about fingerprinting and evidence collection, the troop’s Charlie Freund shared. “The Girl Scouts were very excited to get hands-on experience with a fantastic role-model in the community,” he added.
Scandinavian Foundation celebrates Christmas with auction, procession
The American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara hosted its annual Christmas dinner, complete with a sold-out auction and a St. Lucia procession featuring Carpinteria resident Ella Bailey as St. Lucia.
The St. Lucia procession also includes several other local children, all dressed in white robes and sparkling crowns. Funds from this auction will go towards funds for student scholarships, the organization told CVN.
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From left, Carpinteria Community Association board members Beth Cox, Gary Dobbins, Shelley Nunes, Mary Ann Coleson, Clyde Freeman, Karen Graf, Bob Berkenmeier and Donna Lemere. Not pictured:
Children with the American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara donned white robes and crowns for the procession of St. Lucia.
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
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
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.
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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.
Michael Fisher Fish art show, Corktree Cellars, 910 linden Ave., 684-1400
Liz Brady art show, Porch, 3823 Santa Claus lane, 684-0300 Arturo Tello art show, friends of the library used Bookstore, 5103 Carpinteria Ave., 566-0033
“SPACE” exhibit, 855 At the Arts Gallery, 855 linden Ave., 684-7789
Carpinteria Plein Air Painters art show, lucky llama, 5100 Carpinteria Ave., 684-8811
Deputies responded to a local fast food restaurant after a subject hid in the bathroom while the store closed and spent the night in the lobby. The suspect took a fountain drink and a bag of chips during the night. He also failed to identify himself. He was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara Main Jail. After being fingerprinted at the jail, he was identified to be a missing person from Union City, California.
2300 hrs / Narcotics / Eighth Street and Olive Avenue
Friday, Dec. 6
2102 hrs / DUI / Carpinteria Avenue and Concha Loma Drive
tHe CArPiNteriA HerAld Storms of 1972-1973 rolled over Carpinteria and left it an official disaster zone. This Bobcat in the Santa Monica Creek bed drowned in mud in “an instant,” according to an eyewitness. The wet weather arrived just two months after the Romero Fire left the hillsides stripped of vegetation. Damage was estimated at $1.7 million.
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 contacted two subjects standing outside, next to a van, who were both on active pre-trial probation with search terms. A probationary search was conducted of the subjects and van. During the search, deputies found a two-inch blue straw (also called a tooter) containing a white crystalline presumably methamphetamine inside of it. One of the subjects claimed ownership of the tooter, and was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara Main Jail.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
2015 hrs / DWI / 4400 block Via Real
Carpinteria Valley MuseuM of History
Lions love reading a pride of 1970 aliso school lions show off their reading material—children’s books, not the ipads that might land in a similar photo today. alumns of the local elementary school will recognize the cafeteria photo venue, a space that hasn’t changed much in the last 47 years.
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. CARPINTERIA’S ONLY PRINT SHOP JUST DOWN THE DRIVEWAY!
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A deputy was parked near the intersection of Via Real and Santa Monica Road and observed a vehicle speeding on Via Real. The driver stopped at the three way stop at the intersection of Via Real and Santa Ynez Ave, and made a U-turn. The vehicle was weaving and unable to maintain lanes and crossed over the double yellow lines. The deputy pulled the vehicle over and had the driver perform field sobriety tests. The driver performed poorly on the FSTs and was placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by marijuana. He was transported and booked at Santa Barbara Main Jail.
A deputy observed a white pick-up truck exit a local parking lot at a high rate of speed, making a sweeping left turn onto Carpinteria Avenue. As the truck traveled eastbound, it was unable to maintain lanes and was swerving until it pulled into the parking area of the 1000 block of Concha Loma Drive. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and the driver immediately got out of the vehicle, refused to provide his name or identification and walked away from the deputy, who requested additional units and a supervisor. The deputy planned to conduct a DUI investigation and was gathering paperwork while additional deputies stood by with the subject, who was in a seated position but continuing to be uncooperative with deputies. The subject then stood up and refused to follow commands to stay seated. Deputies took the subject to the ground, where he held his hands clasped under his chest and continued to ignore commands. A deputy deployed OC spray which struck the subject in the face. The subject was then placed in handcuffs and taken into custody. He refused to comply with the DUI investigation and refused to provide a breath or blood sample. A blood warrant was granted, and the subject was transported to Lompoc Valley Medical Center for a forced blood draw. The subject was booked into Santa Barbara Main Jail without further incident.
Saturday, Dec. 7
1404 hrs / Violation / 4800 block Fifth Street
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A reporting party called to report the neighbor violated a court restraining order. A report was taken.
A subject, who is on active post release community supervision (PRCS), was contacted in the parking lot of a local apartment complex. The subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia with a usable amount of presumably methamphetamine. The subject was cited and released at the scene.
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Deputies were patrolling the area of Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive when they observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed down Linden Avenue. The vehicle appeared to be driving at about 75 mph. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. He performed poorly throughout SFTS and was subsequently arrested. He was transported and booked into the Santa Barbara Main Jail.
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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.
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Thursday, March 14
City of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405
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:
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SB S. County Architectural Board of Review meeting, 9 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara
learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting
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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 Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405
Ongoing
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
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PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Once again, The Alcazar Ensemble brought “Miracle on 34th Street” — the Christmas classic tale of a man by the name of Kris Kringle who claims to be the real Santa Claus — to life, with showings on Dec. 6–8 and three more planned for this upcoming weekend, Dec. 13–15. Showings featuring the Ensemble’s 30 actors take place on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general, and $15 for seniors/students.
Athziry Rojas, Rene Hooper, Aubreigh Killen, Summer Ziegler, Aurora Stovall and Abner Freund were brightly colored elves.
On stage, from left, is Kestrel Calhoun as Susan Walker, Fred Galey as David Freitas, and Dreamer Rae Wilson as Doris Walker.
At right, Asa Olsson as Miss Mara, Van Riker as Kris Kringle, Tom Mueller as Judge Harper and Dowe Kaufman as the bailiff.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOP MENT DEPARTMENT TO:
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Collection of 2024 Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil, Paint FREE COLLECTION EVENT
Saturday, Dec. 14 | 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Carpinteria City Hall
Plan to bring your spent cooking fats, oils, and grease to avoid clogged drains!
Oil Collection Tips
Wait for oil to cool before transferring
Use a container with a tight fitting lid to avoid spills
Repurpose an empty jar or the container the oil came in
Accepted items: antifreeze, paint, used motor oil, batteries, oil filters, mercury thermostats, fluorescent lightbulb tubes (limit 6), small household electronics (limit 3), and cooking fats, oils, and grease.
peal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Coastal Development Permit. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so.
Appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department online at https://aca - prod.accela.com/sbco/ Default.aspx, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non-business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.
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Development Permit is approved, and/ or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Katie Nall at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, or by email at nallk@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 884-8050.
PROPOSAL: BARBER BEACH TRUST ADDITION PROJECT ADDRESS: 3230 BEACH CLUB RD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 1st SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT
This Coastal Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission after an appellant has exhausted all local appeals, therefore a fee is not required to file an appeal.
For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Katie Nall.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://ca - santabarbaracounty.civicplus.pro/1499/Planning - Permit - Process-Flow-Chart Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/160/Planning-Development
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE. CASE NO. 24PR00488
ESTATE OF JOHN T. NUNES, JR.
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN T. NUNES, JR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN T. NUNES, III in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHN T. NUNES, III be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on JANUARY 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. 5 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Anacapa Division, at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA, 93121-1107. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of a petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by
your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the heating date noticed above.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of
is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: JOHN T. NUNES, III 9926 CENTRAL RD APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 760-954-1112
FILED 12/02/2024 by Teddy Napoli, Deputy, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.
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PUBLIC NOTICE – SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 787 (AS PRESCRIBED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36933(C)(1)) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.80 (DEVELOPMENT IMPACT MITIGATION FEES) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) AND CHAPTER 16.24 (PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEDICATION AND FEES) OF TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISIONS) IN THE CARPINTERIA MUNICIPAL CODE
The proposed Ordinance was introduced and a first reading was approved at the regular City Council meeting held on November 25, 2024. The Ordinance was adopted following a second reading at a regular City Council meeting held on December 9, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Clark, Mayer, Nomura, Solórzano, and Alarcon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Summary of Ordinance: If adopted, this Ordinance would amend Carpinteria Municipal Code Chapter 15.80 (Development Impact Mitigation Fees) and Chapter 16.24 (Parks and Recreation Facilities Dedication and Fees). This Ordinance would change the automatic annual adjustment of all the City’s development impact fees from using the California Department of Transportation Price Index for Selected Highway Construction Items to the Construction Cost Index published by Engineering News Record for the preceding twelve (12) months.
A certified copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 787 is posted in the Office of the City Clerk, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA and is available for review upon request. The full text can also be viewed on the City’s website under “Public Hearing & Legal Notices at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/ public-hearings-legal-notices/.”
Ordinance No. 787 will become effective 30 days after adoption
Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk Publish: December 12, 2024
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THROWBACK
Smoldering controversies over Carpinteria’s trash
BY STEPHEN BATES
Complaints about the odor of cannabis cultivation have a precedent. Decades ago, Carpinteria residents protested the stench and smoke from two county dumps, both located on the sites of old asphalt mines.
The Las Conchas mine operated on the beach east of Carpinteria Creek from the 1880s to 1912. (Tar-engulfed remnants of brick ovens and a wooden retaining wall are still visible on the beach.) Archeologist David B. Rogers described the site in 1929 as “a yawning crater, devoid of soil and vegetation, except where a few tules cling to the rim of a fetid lagoon at the bottom.” The lagoon attracted ducks and, in turn, duck hunters, according to the late David Griggs of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History.
By the end of the 1920s, residents and tourists were throwing rubbish into the pit, too. In 1945, Santa Barbara County leased the site from its owner, Santa Barbara contractor Elmer H. Whittaker, and made it an official dump. To maximize its capacity, the county burned the trash.
The Carpinteria Herald denounced the dump as a visual and olfactory blight. In its issue of Jan. 11, 1946, the Herald scolded local officials for ignoring the “haze rising in lazy spirals from the free county garbage dump just below the rotting pier and the abandoned clubhouse.” The clubhouse and pier were features of Cerca del Mar, a defunct beach club.
As it happens, dumpsite owner Whittaker had built Cerca del Mar, and he may have taken umbrage. Three days after the Herald published its rebuke, he canceled the lease.
The county closed the dump and covered it with a layer of soil. The State Parks Department subsequently acquired the site, graded it with 20,000 cubic yards of sand from the lagoon at the mouth of Carpinteria Creek, paved it and erected campground structures.
After Whittaker terminated the lease, Santa Barbara County opened a new dump on the site of a second asphalt operation, on the bluffs below the railroad tracks at the end of what’s now Dump Road. The Higgins mine operated from 1912 to the mid-1930s, leaving behind deep pits ready to be filled with garbage.
The county leased the property from George and Clara Wilson in 1946. Residents dumped garbage for free, and commercial services paid $1 to $2 per load. The caretaker was “an old guy in a little
trailer,” Carpinterian Terry Bliss remembered, according to Griggs. The dump would take anything. “They burned it off every day,” said Bliss.
The Herald launched another anti-dump campaign. A miasma of “thick and acrid smoke” hung over the town like Los Angeles smog, the paper said, and it disproportionately harmed people on the east side. The harms weren’t merely aesthetic, according to geologist Gregg Wilkerson: when burning rubbish ignited the surrounding tar, it released toxic chemicals such as sulfur dioxide and benzene.
The dump posed another danger as well. In 1953, three Carpinteria High School freshmen — Joe Gutierrez, Kenneth Morgan and Pat Kane — were killed when a train struck their truck at the railroad crossing next to the dump. In 1955, Joe Moreno, a Carpinteria High graduate
layer of sprayed concrete, stained and textured to blend in with the landscape, safeguards part of an old county dump. The 20th-century rubbish beneath the concrete, according to environmental reports, needs to be preserved for future generations.
Today, the Las Conchas dump has become the San Miguel Campground in the state park, and the Higgins dump has become the parking lot for the oil pier and the empty lot west of it.
and Army veteran, died in the same way.
The dump became a contentious issue in Santa Barbara County politics. Running for county supervisor in 1952, M. M. Deaderick inveighed against “smoke and foul odors that emanate from the decaying matter and burning trash.”
(He lost.) In a letter to the Herald in 1955, Arthur Clifford complained that even as county supervisors were raising taxes, “they blandly refuse to do anything about the garbage dump that spreads a pall of smoke over our community.”
Supervisor C. W. Bradbury said that if the county stopped burning the trash, as critics wanted, the dump would exhaust its capacity in about six months. He favored establishing a new dump as soon as possible. As a potential site, he proposed the Carpinteria Slough, now known as the Carpinteria Salt Marsh.
As smoke cont inued to billow, aggrieved residents took their protests to the property owner, Clara Wilson Nichol, widow of George Wilson. “Pressure has continuously been applied to Mrs. Nichol to do something,” her lawyer told the county supervisors at the beginning of 1957. She had complained to county officials to no avail, he said, so she was addressing the problem the only way she could: she was terminating the lease.
T he dump closed on Jan. 15, 1957. Residents who wanted to dispose of
rubbish in a county facility had to haul it to the Foothill dump between Santa Barbara and Goleta. The idea of turning the Carpinteria Slough into a dump went nowhere.
Today, the Las Conchas dump has become the San Miguel Campground in the state park, and the Higgins dump has become the parking lot for the oil pier and the empty lot west of it. Most Carpinteria trash now ends up in the Toland Road Landfill in Santa Paula.
Trash plus time equals treasure. According to official environmental reports, the scorched rubbish underneath the San Miguel Campground holds “historical, archaeological, and cultural significance,” in that it could shed light on asphalt mining, Civilian Conservation Corps park improvements of 1939, the Cerca del Mar Club, and military activity during World War II.
Accordingly, the State Parks Department has sprayed concrete over portions of the eroding bluff by the campground. The overlay is meant to protect the 20th-century midden for tomorrow’s archeologists while also protecting today’s beachgoers from shards of historic glass. Stephen Bates is coauthor (with Vince Burns) of a pictorial history of Rincon Point, which is available at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History and elsewhere.
STEPHEN BATES
At the state beach, a
UCSB LIBRARY FRAMEFINDER
This aerial photo from 1945 shows the sites of Carpinteria’s two defunct asphalt operations, the Las Conchas mine, left, and the Higgins mine, right. Both became county dumps.
SPORTS
DECEMBER
12, 2024
get aggressive on defense.
Warriors girls soccer wins two in a row
Carpinteria pulls out wins against Fillmore and Santa Ynez
Carpinteria girls soccer played three matches in the past week, and the Warriors earned their first two wins of the year with victories over Fillmore and Santa Ynez.
The Warriors failed to score a goal in a road match against San Marcos on Dec. 4, where the Royals took control early with a goal in the seventh minute of the game. San Marcos would score again in the 34th, 51st, and 77th minutes of the match, and the Royals went on to take the win, 4-0.
Despite the loss, Carpinteria coach Freddy Martinez praised the young Warriors squad, including up-and-coming players like sophomore Vicky Martinez, freshman Emerson Hill and freshman Michelle Cornejo, who are already making an impact at the varsity level.
“Although the result didn’t come tonight I loved the experience this match gave our squad,” coach Martinez said. “Just a few seasons ago, playing and trying to compete against a team like San Marcos would not have crossed my mind. But our small beach community is starting to gain a nice youth soccer culture that is starting to see results at the high school level.”
On Dec. 6, Carpinteria hosted Fillmore for the first Citrus Coast League test of the season. In this match, the Warriors set the tempo with aggressive offense. Carpinteria put up 14 shots on goal, with sophomore midfielder Kaydence Gardener and junior striker Evelyn Lara combining for eight shots together before Lara finally broke through with the game-winning goal in the 79th minute.
After running out the clock, Carpinteria claimed its first win of the year with a score of 1-0.
“Although it took almost the entire game to score the goal, I was so very pleased with our squad’s performance tonight,” Martinez said. “The ball movement and defensive organization of the whole squad was tremendous. Veterans and newcomers alike truly played with some ‘Warrior Pride’ tonight.”
On Dec. 9, Carpinteria hit the road to face Santa Ynez for a non-league match. In this match, the Warriors seemed to find
BY RYAN P. CRUZ | PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING
their offensive rhythm early when Lara knocked in her first goal within the first minute of play.
The Warriors added to their lead in the 36th minute when Gardner dropped in a perfect shot off a free kick from nearly 23 yards out. In the 50th minute, Lara scored her second goal of the night to give the Warriors a 3-0 lead and their second win in a row.
“The girls were firing on all cylinders tonight,” Martinez said. “Santa Ynez was a talented squad that made us work really hard to keep the shutout.”
Martinez gave credit to senior goalie Natalie Gonzalez, a two-time Citrus Coast League Goalkeeper of the Year who turned in her second shutout in two straight games. “In my opinion, she is not just our league’s best goalkeeper,
but I think she is one of the best in our county.”
Carpinteria is now 2-1-2 overall and 1-0
Thursday, Dec. 12
in the Citrus Coast League heading into a week with three more matches against Malibu, Orcutt Academy and Nordhoff.
ON DECK
Carpinteria Boys Basketball at Thacher, 4:30 p.m.
*Carpinteria Girls Soccer vs Orcutt Academy, 5:30 p.m.
*Carpinteria Girls Water Polo vs Nordhoff, 5:30 p.m.
*Carpinteria Girls Basketball vs Nordhoff, 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 13
*Carpinteria Boys Soccer vs Nordhoff, 6 p.m.
Carpinteria Girls Soccer at Nordhoff, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Carpinteria Boys Basketball at Pacifica Showcase, 8 a.m.
Carpinteria Girls Water Polo Alumni Game, 3:45 p.m.
*Denotes Home Game
Kaydence Gardner (#13) and Charlotte Stoops (#6)
Lacey Zimmerman fights for possession.
Evelyn Lara tries to keep the ball away from a Fillmore defender.
The Warriors celebrate a game-winning goal against Fillmore.
SHORT STOPS
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Warriors boys snag win at home
Carpinteria boys soccer earned its first win of the year in the Warriors’ first home game of the season against Thacher on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
The field at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium was a bit muddy for the match against Thacher, but Carpinteria was able to break through for the first goal of the game late in the first half when Jesus Campuzano threw the ball in to Gerardo Mejia, who crossed it in for Marvin Lujano to finish with the header into the back of the net.
In the second half, the Warriors added to their lead when Adrian Levinson fired a shot in from 18 yards out to give Carpinteria a two-goal lead. Carpinteria goalie Drew Fillipini held Thacher scoreless for the entire game, and the Warriors came away with the 2-0 win.
“The team I put out to battle was a different team from (the previous game against) Dos Pueblos,” said Carpinteria coach Edgar Mendoza. “It was our last preseason game and I wanted to rest players, but also try new players in different positions in a different formation to see how they reacted, and they reacted well.”
Busy week for Carpinteria girls water polo
It’s been a busy and successful week for the Warriors girls water polo squad, which picked up six wins out of eight games between Dec. 3 and Dec. 10.
After picking up back-to-back wins on consecutive days against Santa Paula (15-3) on Dec. 3 and Foothill Tech (16-3) on Dec. 4, the Warriors prepared for the Mistletoe Classic tournament hosted by Newbury Park over the weekend of Dec. 6-7.
Carpinteria drew a tough matchup against top-ranked Palos Verdes in the first game of the tournament, which proved to be an uphill battle that went in favor of Palos Verdes, 19-4.
On the second game of the day, Carpinteria was able to rebound with a decisive 13-3 victory over Oxnard.
On day two of the tournament, Carpinteria carried the momentum into the third game of the tournament against Malibu. The Warriors offense put up a dozen goals and claimed the win, 12-5. In the fourth and final game of the weekend, Carpinteria fell against a physical Westlake squad, 14-9.
Throughout the weekend, freshman Holliday Smith made her presence known in the pool with 13 goals and seven steals over four games. Freshman Madison Lee pitched in seven goals in the tournament, while senior Giulia Piccoletti and sophomore Hazel Dugré each finished with six goals.
Goaltender Gwen Postma turned in a strong performance in the four games with 24 blocked shots, six steals and eight assists.
Just two days later on Dec. 9, Carpinteria was back in the pool against Rio Mesa, where the Warriors turned up the defensive pressure and held the Spartans to just one goal on the way to a 10-1 victory.
Once again, it was Smith leading the scoring with five goals, while Dugré scored a pair of goals to go with four steals and two assists. Postma held strong in goal with four blocked shots.
The next day, Carpinteria was right back in action at home against Channel Islands. In this match, Carpinteria broke an early first quarter tie and took the league win, 14-5.
This time, sophomore Penny Ornelas led the way for the Warriors with six goals, seven steals and two assists. “She had a great game today,” said Carpinteria coach Jon Otsuki. “She has the knack to be in the right place at the right time but at the same time takes pride in her defensive prowess.”
Several more Warriors scored in the game, including senior Kimberli Ocampo, sophomore Mila Micheli and freshman Gioia Martins — each with two goals — and Klari Blackman and Caden Lemere with one goal each.
Carpinteria is now 8-5 overall and 2-0 in the Citrus Coast League heading into a Thursday evening match against Nordhoff.
Keyla Manriquez named Scholar Athlete of the Year
Warriors tennis star Keyla Manriquez is Carpinteria’s Scholar Athlete of the Year.
This year, Manriquez was one-half of a dominant doubles team along with Charlotte Cooney; together, the partners won back-to-back Citrus Coast League titles and were named as the 2024 Doubles MVP’s.
Along with her success on the tennis court, Manriquez sets an excellent example in the classroom with a 4.7 grade-point average and certificates of excellence in social studies, biology, mathematics, world languages, science and language arts. Next year, she plans on studying radiology at Santa Barbara City College.
Carpinteria girls hoops picks up pair of wins
Warriors girls basketball picked up two wins in three games this week, with wins against Fillmore and Paraclete to advance to a 4-2 record this season.
On Dec. 5, Carpinteria headed to Fillmore for the first Citrus Coast League game of the year. The Warriors were in control early on with strong offense and stingy defense on the way to a 51-19 win over the Flashes. Charlotte Cooney led the team in the win with 18 points.
On Dec. 7, the Warriors played two games in one day, starting with a morning game against Paraclete. In this game, the Warriors started out slow before turning up the defensive pressure and claiming the win 47-30.
Later that day, the Warriors headed to Ojai for a non-league matchup with Thacher.
This game was a tough battle for the Warriors, who fell behind 24-8 at halftime. In the second half, Carpinteria showed grit and came back to cut the lead to just two
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Josue Gastelum on the attack for the Warriors.
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Goalie Drew Filippini held strong for the shutout against Thacher.
ROSANA SWING Madison Lee picked up seven goals over four games at the Mistletoe Classic.
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Carpinteria’s Scholar Athlete of the Year Keyla Manriquez
points with one minute left to go in the fourth quarter. Despite a 22-point performance from Cooney, the Warriors were unable to close the gap and Thacher took the win 35-33.
There’s power in community
Carpinteria is now 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the Citrus Coast League.
Warriors boys basketball improves to 3-3
“We learned that regardless of who you play you must be ready mentally and physically to play at a high level,” said Carpinteria coach Henry Gonzales. “I was happy that we were able to make a game of it. This will only help us to be better and stronger.”
Reports from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
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Halos& Pitchforks
Carpinteria boys basketball played four games over five days, including a busy three-game weekend at the Nordhoff Tournament from Dec. 5-7.
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At the Nordhoff Tournament, the Warriors started off the action against Sanger on Dec. 5. In what was a physical game, Sanger was able to overpower Carpinteria to take the win, 88-56.
A reader sends a halo to the trio of angels who provided the music for the Saturday night Mass at St. Joseph Church. “Their beautiful voices and exquisite harmony fill the souls of the faithful more than they can know.”
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.”
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TERESA ALVAREZ
was recovered and booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property.
The next day, Carpinteria faced crosstown rival Cate for an unusual out-of-town “Battle of the 192.”
In the back-and-forth battle, neither team never led by more than five points and the game was eventually decided by a pair of clutch free throws from Carpinteria’s senior captain Carlo Suarez to seal the win for the Warriors by one point, 65-64.
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.
6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via Real
A reader sends a halo to Reality Church for again providing a great meal for the less fortunate in town.
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!”
On the third day of the tournament, the Warriors faced Bishop Diego for a chance to win the consolation championship. Once again, it was a closely fought matchup that was settled by free throws, with Bishop Diego outlasting the Warriors by a slim margin, 75-72.
11:44 a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and Run / 6500 block Rincon Road
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.
“What a great, early-season tournament for us,” said Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson. “We found some things to work on and put together some solid performances, but I was most impressed with the attitude, composure, and maturity of our guys.”
Tuesday, May 19
A reader sends a halo to Susanna at Carpinteria Coin-Op Laundry in Casitas Plaza Shopping Center. “She’s brought a smiling face and helpful personality to the business for decades! Thank you, Susanna, we’ve always noticed.”
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 Coastal View News for the profile on the reader’s rescue bird, Camille. “Best Christmas present ever! Thank you Coastal View.”
A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”
A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
Last week, I stood in front of a room full of people, donors, board members, friends and staff at a fundraising event for the Carpinteria Children’s Project. There was a moment when I started to cry because I was reminded of the power of community that is so unique to Carpinteria. Here was a group of individuals coming together to learn about the needs of children and families and willing to step in to make a difference.
The trio of Carpinteria seniors Suarez, Sebastian Reed and Aiden Alcaraz all averaged double-digit scoring in the tournament. Suarez had 18 points against Cate; Alcaraz had 20 against Bishop; and Reed scored a team-high 29 points against Bishop.
Whether it’s a local restaurant providing meals for people experiencing homelessness, a group of parents pooling resources to start a skatepark, or a local nonprofit stepping in to fill systemic gaps, these acts of togetherness remind us that we don’t have to carry our burdens alone.
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 Fon Ha, Brass Bird and Carol Nichols for helping Carpinteria’s homeless.
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.”
Then on Dec. 9, the Warriors opened up Citrus Coast League play with a road game at Fillmore. Suarez led the way with 17 points in the game, and the Warriors were able to hold on for a 60-58 win.
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.
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.
“Tonight was a good reminder to our group that wins in league are hard to come by — especially when we’re on the road,” Fredrickson said. Carpinteria is now 3-3 overall and 1-0 in league play.
A reader sends a halo to Councilmember Roy Lee for his service to the community. “Thank you for being so kind whenever I asked you questions and always being so helpful.”
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.”
creasingly fractured, community stands as our greatest antidote to disconnection. It’s in the small acts — a shared meal, a helping hand — and the large ones, like coming together to advocate for change. When we invest in each other, we make the world not just kinder, but stronger.
Cate’s winter sports are starting to heat up, as the Rams soccer and basketball programs prepare to start the bulk of their 2024-2025 schedules.
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!”
This idea of community has roots in something fundamental: connection. Whether it’s a local restaurant providing meals for people experiencing homelessness, a group of parents pooling resources to start a skatepark, or a local nonprofit stepping in to fill systemic gaps, these acts of togetherness remind us that we don’t have to carry our burdens alone.
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.
A reader sends a halo to Seek Health for naming baby Hannah their first ever patient of the month. “Baby Hannah has been thriving under Dr. Cervini‘s care and loves her visits.”
On the soccer field, the Rams are perfect to start the season at 4-0. Last week, Cate picked up a pair of wins over St. Bonaventure on Dec. 5 and Bishop Diego on Dec. 10.
Against St. Bonaventure, Cate’s junior striker George Marin continued an unbelievable scoring season with his third consecutive hat trick. Marin finished the game with five goals overall, with assists from four different teammates. Cate scored three more goals on the way to an 8-0 win.
3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive
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.
As Carpinteria Children’s Project celebrates 15 years of existence, I am grateful for the countless individuals and partners who have embodied the community spirit. You are why we can continue to create safe, nurturing spaces for children and families, and why I continue in this work.
10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope Violations / Hales Lane and Via Real
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.”
On Dec. 12 against Bishop Diego, Marin again proved to be an elite scorer with yet another hat trick. Through four games this season, the junior has now scored 15 goals by himself.
A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.
Sunday, May 17
8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block Via Real
For many families we work with at the Carpinteria Children’s Project, community is not just a support system: it’s a lifeline. Take trauma, for example. Families who experience a traumatic event are connected to resources through PeRC (Pediatric Resiliency Collaborative). Through this partnership, I’ve seen how a network of pediatricians, psychologists and community leaders band together to address children’s health and emotional needs, ensuring that every child gets support to overcome the challenges they and their families face.
So, let’s show up, lend a hand, and embrace the power of togetherness. In doing so, we not only support one another but also create a legacy of compassion and care for future generations. The world needs more of this now than ever before.
In addition to Marin’s three goals, Cate had the added offense of junior Kiy Barry — who scored three goals of his own — along with solo goals from juniors Kamil Abdul Nafeo and Oliver Charvel.
“Our offense has been firing on all cylinders, but we cannot forget the hard work, effort and endless grind our midfield and defensive players put in to make this happen,” said Cate coach Jorge Reynoso.
On the basketball court, Cate picked up its first win of the season with a 53-43 win over the host team Nordhoff in the Nordhoff Tournament. It was a positive end to a tough tournament that began with two losses against Royal (76-50) and Carpinteria (65-64).
But let’s be honest: community is more than what we give — it’s also about what we receive. Raising my kids has been a humbling reminder that even the most prepared parents can’t do it alone. It takes that village, whether it’s the teacher who understands your child’s quirks, the friend who listens without judgment, or the stranger who smiles at you during your morning beach walk.
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.
3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 block Via Real
At a time when society can feel in-
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.
Teresa Alvarez is the executive director of the Carpinteria Children’s Project. She has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit field and a passion for helping children and families. Teresa was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and moved to the U.S. with her parents at age two. Growing up as an undocumented student, she learned the importance of having mentors, a strong work ethic, and the value of education. Teresa holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UCSB and a master’s degree in psychology from Antioch Santa Barbara. She currently serves on the Future Leaders of America board and is a founding member of the Santa Barbara Latino Giving Circle. Teresa loves to travel, read and chase after her two boys.
In the win over Nordhoff, the Rams overcame an early deficit and came back to seal the win with a decisive 10-0 run in the final minutes. Cate was led by junior Josh Butler with 13 points and five rebounds, followed by sophomore Braylin Glomah with 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Senior Marcus Scudder provided a crucial spark for the Rams with 11 points in just eight minutes of action.
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
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A man was driving with a false registration tab. He was cited for the violation and allowed to park the vehicle at his
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 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.”
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A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
A reader sends a halo to the considerate folks at Brass Bird, especially to those who keep the restrooms spotless. “It’s a reflection of how you value your customers.”
A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”
A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”
A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a halo to Shawn and his crew at Giovanni’s Pizza for his support of the Seal Watcher’s annual volunteer meeting. “He delivered pizzas to the City Hall, cut up with plates, napkins, and even extra cheese. It was very much appreciated by all the volunteers, who give their time and energy in protecting our local, internationally known natural wonder, called the Seal Sanctuary.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”
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2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever is responsible for leaving a port-o-potty on Santa Ynez for weeks after the street construction was completed. “It’s an eyesore.”
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A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Her, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
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A reader sends a pitchfork to a neighbor who “cursed and abused a landscaping crew and gloated how they would all be deported as soon as Trump is president. You don’t know those men’s circumstances and even those who are working illegally deserve to be treated respectfully because they are contributing to the economy and our community.”
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.
5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real
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A reader sends a pitchfork to the person responsible for holiday banners on downtown light poles. “A menorah has eight candles, not seven.”
7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena
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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.
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.
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10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads
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2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way
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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
In this column, we celebrate the power of aging well, with four segments designed to inspire and engage.
W for Wellness: tips and insights for maintaining a healthy body and mind.
I for Inspiration: true tales of individuals 55 and older who are living life to the fullest.
S for Sharpen: activities and exercises to keep your brain active and sharp.
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E for Education: a quick lesson or fun trivia to keep you learning and growing. Join us on a journey of health, inspiration, mental agility and knowledge!
Wellness: heart happy
I’m not joking when I say laughter is the best medicine — well, at least for your heart!
The truth is, laughter is extremely good for your heart. As stated in an article from Henry Ford Health, when you laugh, your heart rate increases, and you take deep breaths. This means more oxygenated blood is circulated through your body, improving your vascular function.
There’s even something called laughter therapy, which is used to help reduce inflammation, disease and the risk of heart attack and stroke. Who’s up for a comedy?
Inspire: going ape for Jane Goodall
It all started in 1960 when Jane Goodall became fascinated with the chimpanzees in Tanzania. It was her dream to create a
better understanding between wildlife and humans.
After over four decades Goodall, at the age of 90, is still traveling the world doing this amazing work. She continues to be active as an environmentalist, conservationist and animal advocate. Good on you Goodall!
Sharpen: A to Z fruit fun
It’s time to get those brain juices flowing!
Try this fun challenge: For every letter of the alphabet, come up with a fruit or vegetable that starts with that letter. To take an even bigger bite out of this activity, set a timer and see how many you can come up with in just five minutes.
This is a great brain booster and a tasty way to stay sharp.
Educate: line dancing
It’s just not a hoedown without some good old line dancing! Once the chosen song starts and everyone rushes to the dance floor to take their place, you know
the fun is about to begin. After Visiting the Grizzly Rose Saloon website, I learned that line dancing can be traced all the way back to European folk dancing. It wasn’t until the disco era of the 1970s that line dancing became its own genre.
Even though it had become a common practice in many dance halls, barns and backyards, it wasn’t until 1992, with the hit “Achy Breaky Heart,” that line dancing turned into a household pastime. Grab your boots and join us on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave.!
A communication specialist whose heart lies in storytelling, Jena has a knack for bringing groups together and building understanding through programming. She currently serves as the community services program coordinator assigned to AgeWell for the city of Carpinteria and is a member of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board of Directors. Jena holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in counseling psychology.
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