Highway 101: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara project is currently in Phase 4.
Northbound carpool lane now open
The new Highway 101 northbound lane between Santa Monica Road and Sheffield Drive is now open. The southbound lane is scheduled to open the third week of January.
Both new lanes are designated carpool — High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) — lanes between 6–9 a.m. and 3–6 p.m. During those times, vehicles should have more than one passenger in the vehicle to drive in the HOV lanes.
The new carpool lanes connect to existing carpool lanes that were opened in Carpinteria in 2022. Currently, construction workers are also adding carpool lanes on Highway 101 between Sheffield Drive in Montecito and Hermosillo Road in Santa Barbara.
“The opening of carpool lanes is an exciting milestone for the Highway 101 corridor project between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara,” SBCAG Executive Director Marjie Kirn said in a press release sent out last week.
“With these improvements, commuters can access faster bus services and convenient carpool and vanpool travel options. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these new lanes as we work together to create a more efficient transportation system and reduce traffic congestion.”
First District Supervisor Das Williams added: “Anyone who lives in Carpinteria, Summerland, and Montecito knows that traffic congestion on Highway 101 impacts daily life. We have all been contributing to our local transportation sales tax to make these freeway improvements a reality, so it is very exciting that we will all get an early holiday present.”
Learn more online at SBROADS.com.
Lime Creek Christmas: Dec. 21
Lime Creek Christmas comes to the Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, Dec. 21, when actor Anthony Zerbe will read excerpts from “Lime Creek,” a novel by Joe Henry. Chris Zerbe will accompany Anthony on guitar.
“Together, Anthony and Chris will create an unforgettable experience that will transport you to a place where the spirit of Christmas and the beauty of storytelling come together in perfect harmony,” AgeWell spokesperson Jena Jenkins said in a press release sent out last week.
This free event will start at 2 p.m. The Veterans Memorial Building is located at 941 Walnut Ave. For more information, reach out to AgeWell at (805) 881-1279.
Montecito debris flow remembrance scheduled
Community members will remember those lost in the Jan. 9, 2018, Montecito mudslides on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Montecito Union School.
During the Raising Our Light gathering, the names of the 23 lives lost in the debris flow will be read, and a bell will be rung 23 times from local churches and schools. Firefighters will also light 23 candles.
This annual recognition is organized by the Montecito Association, Montecito Union School District, Cold Spring School District, the Montecito Fire Department, the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade, and the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness.
Montecito Union School is located at 385 San Ysidro Road.
Building a resilient water future for Carpinteria
BY ROBERT MCDONALD, GENERAL MANAGER OF CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
As climate change intensifies and water supply challenges become more unpredictable, communities across California, including Carpinteria, are taking proactive steps to secure their water future.
The Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) is one such critical investment — a project designed to increase drought resilience, ensure local control of water resources, and provide a sustainable, environmentally responsible water supply for generations to come.
A project driven by necessity
The need for CAPP is grounded in the realities of the region’s current and projected water supply situation. Carpinteria is highly dependent on surface water from the State Water Project and the Cachuma Project — sources that are becoming increasingly unreliable due to climate change, prolonged droughts, and regulatory constraints.
During the recent drought, Carpinteria received a zero water allocation from Lake Cachuma in 2016 for the first time ever while State Water Project allocation was 5% in 2014 (and 2021 and 2022), highlighting the vulnerability of these imported water supplies. From 2013 to 2020, lack of surface water availability and local rainfall caused increased groundwater use locally, reducing groundwater in storage below Carpinteria to the lowest on record.
As climate projections suggest that State Water Project deliveries could be reduced by as much as 23% in the next 20 years, the urgency of securing alternative, more reliable sources of water is evident.
Carpinteria is highly dependent on surface water from the State Water Project and the Cachuma Project — sources that are becoming increasingly unreliable due to climate change, prolonged droughts, and regulatory constraints.
CAPP: the most costeffective and environmentally responsible option now
While alternatives to CAPP, such as seawater desalination, have been explored, CAPP stands out as the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution. Seawater desalination plants are costly to build, operate, and maintain, with high energy consumption and environmental impacts such as brine disposal.
Building drought resilience and local control
CAPP aims to recharge the local groundwater basin with purified recycled water for potable reuse, offering a sustainable, locally controlled water source. By doing so, the project will enhance the District’s drought resilience and reduce dependence on imported water sources that are subject to fluctuating availability. By having robust local water supplies, the District will have greater flexibility in times of crisis, such as earthquakes, mudslides, or infrastructure failure, which could disrupt surface water deliveries. With naturally occurring groundwater recharge taking years and being dependent on sporadic rainfall, having a reliable local supply will be essential in maintaining water security.
Risks of inaction: a threat to future generations
CAPP will ensure Carpinteria is prepared for the next drought but will be expensive. Failing to invest in water infrastructure like CAPP poses significant risks to the community. Without a reliable, locally controlled water source, Carpinteria’s future water supply could be severely jeopardized, leading to severe water rationing during extended droughts potentially costing the local economy millions of dollars. The consequences of relying on increasingly unreliable imported water are clear: greater vulnerability to water shortages, greater risk of economic loss to our community and diminished capacity to support our local community.
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In contrast, CAPP leverages existing infrastructure and uses well-established advanced water treatment technologies to purify recycled water — a more affordable and sustainable approach that reduces the impact on the environment and local communities. CAPP has received $27 million in federal and state grants and a low interest construction loan (1.7% APR) that would be lost if the project is not built now.
A model for the future
CAPP is part of a larger trend, where more than 40 agencies in California believe potable water reuse is the solution to the water supply crisis. Projects like CAPP are currently in the planning and design stages across the region. Our district is positioned to build on similar projects in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Monterey, that demonstrate the reliability, safety, and value of local water control and sustainable water projects. Check out this map of similar projects across the world: water360.com. au/map.
Conclusion: the time for action is now
The Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project is more than just a water purification facility, it is a step toward ensuring a reliable, affordable, and environmentally sustainable water supply for the Carpinteria Valley. With grant funding, community support, and proven technologies behind it, CAPP will safeguard the district’s water future and protect the region from the unpredictable challenges posed by climate change.
For more information about CAPP, please visit cvwd.net/capp.
Robert McDonald is the general manager of the Carpinteria Valley Water District. He can be reached at bob@cvwd.net.
Carpinteria Beautiful Alcazar Theater Brand Farms
Big Red Crane Carpinteria Beautiful Carpinteria FFA
City Market #15 Kinderkirk Laughing Buddha
Lash Construction Pizza Man Dan’s Sounds of Music Uncle Chen Restaurant
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center Carpinteria High School Boosters
Carpinteria Valley Lumber Yard Carpinteria Skate Park and Carpinteria Fire Dept. Carpinteria Community Church
Carpinteria Valley Little League
California Women of Agriculture
Carpinteria Rotary Afternoon
Carpinteria Community Assoc. Carpinteria Rotary Morning Carpinteria Education Foundation Carpinteria Middle School Parents Parents for Summerland School Brotherhood of Carpinteria
Presented
Screening students for reading difficulties
SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK
DIANA RIGBY
Editor’s Note: A copy of the Superintendent’s Report is run in print as a service for parents, students and community members who cannot attend Carpinteria Unified School District’s Board of Trustees meetings. This report was read aloud during the school board’s Dec. 17 meeting.
Education Code Section 53008 requires all local school districts assess students from kindergarten to grade two for risk of reading difficulties with a screener(s) from the approved CDE list commencing no later than the 2025-26 school year.
On or before Dec. 31, the approved CDE list will be voted on by the Reading Difficulties Risk Screener Selection Panel (RDRSSP) and on or before June 30, 2025 school district governing boards serving kindergarten to grade two shall adopt one or more screeners from the approved CDE list.
Currently, our elementary schools are piloting the UCSF Multitudes Reading Screener in second grade classrooms. Reading intervention teachers at the
elementary schools provide small group targeted and systematic instruction for struggling readers.
Appreciation
I would like to recognize the classroom and special education instructional assistants who support students and teachers in our schools.
CHS student performances
The Carpinteria High School (CHS) Muses performed “The Canterville Ghost” adapted from the Oscar Wilde story last week from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7, and the CHS Band Concert was held on Monday, Dec. 16.
CHS anatomy class
CHS Anatomy teacher Ms. Rogan organized an enriching field trip to the Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) Biomedical Department, Westmont College Downtown Nursing Campus and Westmont College Campus. At SBCC, students had the unique opportunity to participate in an anatomy lab, dissecting a cadaver under the guidance of experienced professionals. This hands-on experience provided invaluable insights into human anatomy.
During the visit to Westmont’s Downtown Nursing Campus, CHS students were taken through rotating stations to listen to lung and heart sounds in mannequin patients, perform CPR, tour the facilities and speak with current nursing students. The trip culminated with a campus tour and lunch at the main Westmont College campus. We extend our sincere gratitude to Ms. Rogan for organizing this remarkable field trip and also thank
the SBCC Biomedical Science Department and Westmont College for their warm hospitality while providing our students with these invaluable learning experiences.
Carpinteria Family School
On Thursday, Dec. 19, from 6–7 p.m., Carpinteria Family School students will perform a musical, “The Holiday Show” in which Moose learns about the winter holiday celebrations from his forest friends.
Parent involvement at CMS
Carpinteria Middle School has a group of sixth-grade parents to help supervise lunchtime. Since the beginning of the year, CMS volunteer parents assist with supervision in the lunch lines, interact with students and create rapport and facilitate structured games on the field, the pickleball court and the gym.
Options for students at lunch include: indoor and outdoor volleyball and basketball, Pickleball, Gaga Ball, structured soccer, football catch and occasionally flag football. About 75% of CMS students are engaging in these lunch time activities which facilitates a calm, productive, and fun atmosphere for the campus. We appreciate the volunteer parents and thank them for their ongoing support.
Free family education webinar with Daybreak Health
CUSD partner, Daybreak Health, is offering a free webinar in English and Spanish on Jan. 22, 6–7 p.m., for parents to learn about healthy communications and relationships with their children. Led by a licensed clinician, parents will
learn about strategies to broach difficult conversations with their children. Registration information will be posted on Parent Square.
United Way partnership
CUSD is partnering with United Way to provide a free winter break program for TK-fifth grade students, from Jan. 2–8 at Canalino Elementary School. This Extended Learning Break program will offer daily literacy practice, STEAM activities, social emotional learning, outdoor play and community exploration during the week.
Measure U
Move-in day for the Canalino Learning Center has been rescheduled for late December, and the Opening Ceremony is Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. The new transitional kindergaten/kindergaten building project at Aliso Elementary has now been registered with DSA. The project’s work on the construction documents remains on schedule with the anticipated completion at the end of the calendar year. DSA submission remains scheduled for January 2025.
Diana Rigby is the superintendent of Carpinteria Unified School District. For more information about CUSD, log on to cusd.net, or contact Diana at drigby@cusd.net or (805) 684-4511x222.
Read previously published columns by Diana Rigby at coastalview.com
ARB grants preliminary approval to Surfliner Inn, with conditions
Public
commenters again offer critiques, complaints about boutique hotel proposal
BY JUN STARKEY
Carpinterians turned out in droves to the Dec. 12 Carpinteria Architectural Review Board (ARB) meeting to voice their opinions on the Surfliner Inn project, a two-story, 36-room hotel proposed for 499 Linden Ave.
Though the ARB only offers feedback on the architectural, landscaping and overall aesthetics of a project, most of the complaints on Thursday were about the project’s existence.
Since its initial proposal more than five years ago, The Surfliner Inn has been widely criticized and critiqued, in part because its proposed home, 499 Linden Ave., is city-owned land, the current spot of City Parking Lot #3. The city of Carpinteria first put out a request for development proposals for the lot in 2017, hoping to build something that would boost the local economy and encourage more foot traffic in the area.
In July 2021, the city council approved a lease disposition and development agreement with the developers, 499 Linden Managers, LLC — locals who responded to the city’s 2017 request. Under the agreement, the land would be rented for 55 years for 5.5% of appraised fair market value in annual base rent, and the developers would pay the city 4.5% of gross revenue generated by the inn. A final ground lease agreement will still need to be approved or rejected at a future public meeting.
Opponents of the hotel attempted to stop the project in its tracks by putting Measure T — a measure that would have rezoned City Parking Lot #3 — on the general election ballot, which voters struck down during the November 2022 election.
The Surfliner Inn, as described by Principal Planner Brian Banks during last Thursday’s meeting, is a two-story, 30-foot-high hotel at the corner of Linden Avenue and Fifth Street, next to the Carpinteria Amtrak Station. Plans also include a café/restaurant and a visitor center on the ground floor, a pool, an event space, a spa, and a bar and lounge area on the roof.
The inn would reconfigure City Parking Lot #3, also known as the Amtrak Parking Lot, though Banks said about 46 spaces would be left in the western portion of the lot.
To adjust for the loss of parking, the Surfliner project uses a conjunctive parking configuration, Banks said — pulling parking spaces from two or more sites. The project would use the 46 spaces left at City Parking Lot #3, and developers would construct a new parking lot, City Parking Lot #4, on the other side of the train tracks, next to The Spot. The new City Parking Lot #4 would include 93 parking spaces — bringing the total number of parking spaces for the project to 139 spaces — as well as public restrooms and an updated trail connecting Linden and Holly avenues.
All of these parking spots would still be available for public use.
In November 2020, the Carpinteria City Council, Planning Commission and ARB held a joint conceptual meeting about the Surfliner Inn. At that time, local governing boards and the public gave their feedback to developers about the project.
Since that meeting, developers made several updates, Banks said, include reducing the size of the café/restaurant by about 400 square feet, relocating it from the northeast to the southeast corner of the property, removing a staircase on the
western side of the building, and including a visitor center on the ground floor.
In his analysis, Banks said the site is consistent with current zoning codes, and he asked board members to provide feedback on the landscape, architecture and lighting, as well as the overall compatibility of the site with Carpinteria.
Banks reminded the board — and members of the public — that the Dec. 12 ARB meeting was the first step in the review process for the hotel, and the ARB’s job is to focus on the architectural, landscaping and aesthetics of a project.
The ARB heard more than an hour of public comment from 32 speakers, the majority of who were against the project. Many opposing commenters took issue with the conjunctive parking configuration and said the project was too large for the area, casting a shadow over the adjacent neighborhoods and blocking the view of the mountains.
Rosa Markolf, who lives in the beach neighborhood, said her neighborhood is accessible to cars through one narrow street, which lets out onto Linden Avenue. During busier times of the day, Markolf said, this area becomes incredibly congested.
“It’s an accident waiting to happen,” she told the ARB.
Lisa Patsch, who also lives in the beach neighborhood, shared the same concerns, stating that the additional parking lots would only exacerbate the congestion.
“During holidays and summer months, it’s tough navigating in and out of the beachside area with a car. Most of our streets are narrow, without sidewalks, which means our cars are with our pedestrians,” she said. “Traffic often backs up several blocks on the side of the road near the railroad tracks during the summer, especially with a train going by.”
A few supporters of the Surfliner spoke during public comment, including Carpinterian Jessica Clark, former owner of Peebee and Jay’s and Corktree Cellars, and current owner of The Connected Co.
“Local, small businesses are the fabric of downtown,” Clark said. “And more closures like Robitaille’s, SOAP, Lost and Found and Gonzo Cycles represent unwanted changes we need to proactively protect against.”
Following public comment, board
“Unlike other hotel projects we’ve seen recently that (want) to go in the Downtown T, I think it’s an entirely reasonable spot for (the Surfliner). I think it’s where we want to encourage tourism and encourage foot traffic and encourage people to come to.”
–– ARB Vice Chair Amy Blakemore
members discussed the aesthetics of the project and its compatibility with Carpinteria’s downtown. Though some board members outlined a few concerns, including safety, most seemed in favor of the project.
“Unlike other hotel projects we’ve seen recently that (want) to go in the Downtown T, I think it’s an entirely reasonable spot for (the Surfliner),” ARB Vice Chair Amy Blakemore said. “I think it’s where we want to encourage tourism and encourage foot traffic and encourage people to come to.”
Board member Patrick O’Connor noted a safety concern about the southeast corner of the property, where Linden Avenue meets the train tracks, which he referred to as the “coffin corner.” O’Connor was concerned that the area had too little room for pedestrians, cars and large garbage trucks that would need to access the area to pick up trash from the hotel.
“I think that’s the critical safety point of the whole property,” he said. “There’s a whole bunch of issues right around that corner, and that’s where you’ve moved everything.”
Board member Richard Little said he agreed with many of the public comment-
ers who felt the project was too large, and asked the developers to consider reducing the size of the hotel.
“I certainly support having a boutique hotel, I just wish it was built 20 years ago so that my family and I could have appreciated having an upscale hotel to occupy,” said Little. “I understand the concerns that a lot of people had about the size, scale and location, but I think this hotel will be a really great asset to the community.”
Board members also mostly agreed on the style and quantity of lights, only reminding the applicant to use fewer lights in the parking areas to keep from disturbing neighboring residents.
“It fits the neighborhood scale I think,” said ARB member Richard E. Johnson. “Just a few little details here and there to help characterize the quaintness of it and maybe the antiquity of it may be fine.”
The ARB recommended the project receive preliminary approval, with several conditions. Developers were directed to return with more research on the safety concerns, additional landscape development, more detail on the site’s lighting plan and consideration of a sound wall in the parking lot.
In CVN Vol. 31, No. 13, “Carpinteria new mayor Natalia Alarcon welcomed with applause,” City Clerk Brian Barrett swore the new councilmembers in.
The proposed two-story Surfliner Inn would have 36 rooms, with a café/restaurant and visitor center on the ground floor.
Obituaries
04/02/1950 — 11/28/2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jimmie John Sanchez, affectionately known as James, on Nov. 28, 2024.
James was born on April 2, 1950, in Santa Barbara, California, and was raised in his cherished hometown of Carpinteria. For the past 25 years, he resided in Buellton, bringing his vibrant spirit to the community of his mobile home park, getting involved in horseshoes, and pool.
James dedicated his career to working as a machinist before long-term disability challenged his zest for life. Despite battling a 12-plus-year struggle on kidney dialysis, he faced each day with courage and resilience. He also spent many years working at Jostens in Summerland, where he met the love of his life, Charlotte. Their bond was a testament to the enduring power of love, and together they built a life filled with joy and shared dreams.
James will be remembered for his warmth, unwavering dedication to his family, and generous heart. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and love that will forever be cherished by those who knew him.
James is survived by his son James Jr.; siblings Ronnie Razo (Sylvia), Mark Razo (Lori), stepdaughters, Cristina Carreño, Angela White (Andy) and Daniel Carreño; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved Charlotte Rose Sanchez and his mother Josephine Razo, father Nick Razo, and sister Theresa Mora.
A memorial service will be held to honor James’s life at Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, on Friday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m.
James’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him. His spirit, love and kindness will never be forgotten.
Kevin Francis Hood 02/09/1962 — 12/08/2024
Kevin F. Hood, 62, peacefully completed his life’s journey on planet Earth in the presence of his family in Medford, Oregon on Dec. 8, 2024. He and his twin sister, Kerry Razza, were born to Donald and Betty Hood on Feb. 9, 1962 in Anchorage, Alaska. Kevin moved to Carpinteria, California as a young child and was a graduate of Carpinteria High School. Upon graduation, he returned to Anchorage, where he worked as a glazier for Capital Glass for many years.
Kevin is survived by his son, Cameron Hood (Erika), grandson Sawyer Hood, and former wife, Toni Hood. In addition, Kevin is survived by brother, Michael Hood (Jenny) of Anchorage, Alaska, twin sister Kerry Razza of Grants Pass, Oregon, and his sisters Connie Brakken-Smith (Rod) of Denver, Colorado and Nan Brooks (Conrad) of Carpinteria, California. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Kevin will be remembered for his delightful sense of humor, warm heart, compassion and friendship. He lived with his twin sister, Kerry Razza, for the past 14 years in Grants Pass. Kerry was his rock of support as he navigated multiple health issues over the years. Kevin’s warm smile and infectious laugh will live on in our hearts forever.
A Celebration of Life will take place on April 26, 2025 in Carpinteria, California. Details will be announced soon.
Lisa Cruz Garcia Burch 01/09/1963 — 12/11/2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lisa Cruz Garcia Burch, a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, who peacefully passed away on Dec. 11 at the age of 61 from ALS. Born and raised in Carpinteria, Lisa was the embodiment of love, faith, and service to others, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and resilience.
She was a proud mother to four daughters — Gee, Lee, Bree and Dee — who were her constant source of love and guidance. Her daily messages, affectionately referring to them as her “Guada chicks,” were a testament to the strong bond she shared with her girls, who were her pride and joy. She was a devoted wife to her husband. They enjoyed the great outdoors with hiking, biking, beach walks, skiing, sweet moments by the pond and a friendly competition of ping pong together. They shared the love of music and often would sit by their pond listening to their favorite songs. As a grandmother, she found immense joy in playing with her grandchildren, offering them the same warmth and wisdom she gave her own children. They referred to her as “Ella” and loved her deeply. Henry, Hudson, Ford, Ella and Elliot and grand dogs Lucky and Bellinger were the apples of her eyes.
Lisa was a passionate and dedicated woman who found solace in the natural beauty of the world. She loved to hike
the Franklin Trail, where she found peace in the quiet of the outdoors. Her energy also extended to the dance floor, where Jazzercise was a favorite activity, helping her stay active while radiating positivity and joy. Her enthusiasm for life extended to her social life, as she relished the times spent attending concerts and plays with her sister and friends.
A woman of deep faith, Lisa relied on the Holy Spirit to navigate the challenges of life, always embracing each day with a “glass half full” mentality. Her unwavering belief in the power of love and kindness guided her every action, from making meals for those in need to sending uplifting cards to brighten the lives of others. She had an innate ability to make people feel loved, seen, and valued, offering a warm smile and a comforting word to all who crossed her path.
Lisa was also a cherished member of her community, known for her generous spirit and warm-hearted nature. She touched the lives of many with her thoughtfulness and unwavering support. Whether it was lending a helping hand or simply offering a listening ear, she was always there for those in need.
Lisa courageously battled ALS. In the midst of a terrible disease, Lisa continued to live life with that same beautiful spirit. She is survived by her father, Alfonso Garcia; her husband, Beldon Burch; her daughters; Giana Miller (Andrew), Leanna Cox (Seth), Breanna Garcia (Melissa) and Deanna Rodriguez (Anthony); her sister, Anita Garcia; and her brother, Salvador Garcia. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Lupe Garcia, and her brother, Trinidad Garcia.
A celebration of her life will be held at Carpinteria Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m., with a reception to follow at Manning Park Spot #9 in Montecito. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the ALS Association, as Lisa would have wanted to continue helping others in her memory. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.
Arrangements are handled by McDermott-Crockett Mortuary.
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
Holy spirit, you who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Thank you for your love towards me and my loved ones. Amen Persons must pray the prayer 3 consecutive days without asking the wish. After 3rd day the wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as favor is granted. Thank you.
Jimmie “James” John Sanchez
KARLSSON
Make your voices heard regarding Red Tail project
While I applaud the CVN article reminding us why Red Tail’s proposal to develop Bailard should be abandoned (CVN Vol. 31, No. 12), it is important to offer some clarification.
Bailard has not been rezoned. The two properties total 6.97 acres, five of which have been producing organic produce for our community and schools since 2011, while also providing the vital buffer zone for the city of Carpinteria.
Bailard is still, as always, zoned for one home per three acres.
The county is asking for a rezone that would allow 132 market rate and 41 low-income homes. To do this the county has been required to get approval from the California Coastal Commission on an amendment.
That submission has been rejected as incomplete twice since August. On Dec. 2, the submission is still deemed incomplete. And even if their submission is eventually deemed complete, there will have to be a Public Hearing before any rezone is approved.
It is clear to me, the 2,500 petition signers and the city of Carpinteria that dense development of this property is not in the best interests of our community and should not be allowed. Even if the sale of the property does go through, there is a long path ahead and there will be opportunities to make your voices heard… I sincerely hope I am preaching to a loud and determined choir.
Susie Anderson Carpinteria
Hotel a downtown disruption
As a lifelong resident of Carpinteria, I can tell you there’s nothing like an early morning here — the quiet hum of our small town, the sound of seagulls, ocean waves, and an easy stroll down Linden Avenue, coffee in hand, toward the sea. With the Surfliner Inn, I don’t see how that peace survives. Instead, we’ll get leaf blowers, delivery trucks beeping as they back up, tailgates crashing down with pallets of supplies and the clatter of a hotel gearing up for a busy day — while locals try to enjoy what’s left of a peaceful morning.
What do I get from this? Not a hotel room. Not a train ride to some fantasy inn. I just get noise, disruption and a town that feels a little less like home.
All the while, I feel like I’m being forcefed by the people pushing this hotel that this is somehow good for our community.
It’s just like that Christmas tree that’s too big to fit in the corner of the room — there will always be ornaments falling off and getting in the way. Too bad it wasn’t like a fake tree we could fold up and put away in the off-season.
Mark Methmann Carpinteria
Public land deserves a public project
In an era where powerful capital dominates most public institutions, determining many aspects of our daily lives, there are those seeking to drive this trend even more deeply into the bosom of the lower middle class — who, by all accounts, are what makes America great.
The train station is public land. Once control is given to private interests, it will never be public again. Wealthy investors will profit — as they always seem to — while many locals will never enjoy a hotel designed and priced for privileged classes. Giving public assets to private interests for private profit… well, there are names for that that I won’t mention here.
LETTERS
“Well-connected locals may like the idea of the hotel — after all, a new place to be seen drinking and dining at leisure is surely to be lauded, and maybe I could get work as a dishwasher. But can’t we do better? If the space must be developed, are there no ideas better than simply giving away public control?”
— Shaun Sanders
amount, maybe $350,000, regardless of occupancy? To preserve Carpinteria’s charm, I hope this project is denied. Socalled progress is not always progress. Michael Hutchings Charleston, South Carolina
Happy Chanukah!
In response to the holiday banners on downtown light poles: A menorah — the candelabrum in the biblical Jewish Temple — does have seven lights, on six branches and a stem (as you can see on Israel’s coat of arms or Titus’s Arch in Rome). The candelabra used for Chanukah, properly called a Chanukiah, has nine lights (not eight, as one reader thought), on eight branches and a stem. So in its banners, the city of Carpinteria got things sort of wrong and also sort of right — in a rather Talmudic fashion. But the main thing, in the end, is the city’s welcoming attitude and its gracious holiday spirit. Happy Chanukah!
Some will label me naive. Instead, label me — like many other locals — financially struggling in an oppressive economy. Instead of shaming me for being low income, contemplate a system that loads hundreds of thousands in debt on the heads of teachers and others who will never own a home or start a family; we’re barely surviving the “new economy.”
Well-connected locals may like the idea of the hotel — after all, a new place to be seen drinking and dining at leisure is surely to be lauded, and maybe I could get work as a dishwasher. But can’t we do better? If the space must be developed, are there no ideas better than simply giving away public control? Apparently, there will be a financial return to the city, but what if all profits go back to the city and the people? If developers want to help us all so much, why not consider allowing the city to retain all rights of lease/ownership? Developers could work for the city, like other locals do. Let them invest, then pay them off with hotel earnings.
Public land deserves a public project.
Shaun Sanders Carpinteria
Surfliner needs updated reports for traffic, safety
During the recent planning meeting for the Surfliner Project, it was revealed that neither the developer or the city have communicated with Union Pacific about safety design around the intersection of Linden Street and the railroad tracks. Currently as designed, there is no required setback or safety egress around this intersection and the hotel.
Further, the ill-conceived notion to relocate a public parking lot just the other side of the railroad tracks intersection did not take into consideration the traffic flow and safety hazards involved with increased auto transport towards the ocean. Therefore, the citizens who are still concerned about the density of this project would like to request the following :
One, require the proposed Surfliner parcel be reviewed and redesigned to create a safety parameter around the outside of the property. This consultation should include the input of the Union Pacific and other railroad operators to address the potential traffic flow conflicts.
Two, ask for an update to the Walker Traffic Report done in 2020 as it failed to address the increased traffic flow from the redesign of Highway 101 as well as the parking needs of the new businesses built without parking accommodations for their customers. This should also include a review of the proposed parking lot and the railroad intersection with Linden and beachside neighbor exits on Dorrance.
I would also like to suggest that the costs of these reviews are assumed by the developer and not the citizen taxpayers for our business partner, the city council. I also would like to encourage all citizens who want to protect and preserve the small town family-oriented business nature of our community to stay actively engaged in these planning processes. The future of seaside Carpinteria depends on us.
Cynthia Naughton Carpinteria
Measure T wording misleading
Yes, we voted, however the wording of Measure T2022 was misleading and deceiving: Voting “No” meant a “Yes” on the proposed Surfliner Inn. The topic continues to be controversial and “Yes” we need to address the issue with a revote, this time with the measure clearly stating the question: Do you want a Surliner Inn in Carpinteria, “Yes” or “No.” It need only be that simple.
Lisa Piltz Carpinteria
No to Surfliner
My family and I lived on Eucalyptus Lane for some 10 years. As a former Carpinteria resident and recent visitor, I was surprised and saddened by the size of the proposed Surfliner Inn. The story poles make it clear how big the hotel would be. I think it is incompatible with Carpinteria’s small beach town vibe.
The proposed parking lot on the south side of the tracks poses safety issues. I looked at the plans and there is only one entry/exit on Linden Avenue, with no secondary access. If the emergency exit on Elm Avenue is used, it will be in the residential neighborhood, next to private property. As a former business owner, I see financial considerations as well.
It is my understanding that the city will retain ownership of the property. If economic conditions change, if there’s a natural disaster or health emergency, the hotel could fail financially. Does the city want to be in the hotel business? I think about cities that have funded or subsidized sports stadiums. Not all have succeeded. The bottom line is, privatize profits, socialize losses. If the hotel does well, the developers reap the benefits. If it fails, the taxpayer is on the hook.
Recently I heard that the city of Santa Barbara is trying to figure out what to do with Paseo Nuevo, after entering into a similar agreement. If the developer sells the hotel at a profit, will the city get part of that? If the developers are so sure that $600,000 will come to the city coffers, are they willing to guarantee a minimal
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Halos& Pitchforks
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A reader sends a halo to Ryan Moore for bringing dirt back to Carpinteria.
A reader sends a halo to Jack Hurley for helping to straighten out the reader’s sunglasses so the reader can wear them again. “We are so lucky to have this business in our community.”
A reader sends a halo to everyone who supported the Playa Del Sur 4-H this year. “The members are looking forward to another successful year.”
A reader sends a halo to Carpinteria Beautiful for their volunteerism and the gorgeous tree and gifts the reader won at this year’s Festival of Trees.
A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”
A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”
A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”
A reader sends a halo to Austin at the Goodwill in Carpinteria “You don’t get great customer service anymore, whether it is online or in a store. That is why I want to thank Austin for all he does. His dedication, professionalism and commitment to provide exceptional customer service is truly appreciated. He always goes above and beyond to help customers. He is an asset to the Goodwill Store.”
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 Clementine’s Steakhouse for repairing their neon sign and getting all the letters to shine brightly again. “Such a wonderful warm glow! Good job!”
A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”
A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”
A reader sends a halo to Rick Olmstead for taking care of the people who need help. “He truly cares.”
A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. “The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”
A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
A reader sends a halo to the Vista de Santa Barbara Silver Sneakers class for their kindness and love.
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”
A reader sends a halo to CMS Vice Principal James for generously buying his two students a meal at Dang Burger, modeling leadership and kindness. “And a connected halo to CMS eighth graders Blayden and Gabriel who showed gratitude for this kind gesture and awesome social skills while telling us about themselves. Such great kids!”
A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”
A reader sends a halo to Donette Hicks who works at the Post Office. “Thanks for buying all the candy that was used in the parade. You helped to spread holiday joy to our community.”
A reader sends a halo to Valerie, the new volunteer at the Friends of the Library Bookstore, for cleaning and reorganizing the self-help section.
A reader sends a halo to Desiree, the new masseuse at The Gym Next Door. “She could have coasted through it, but she worked really hard to relieve my back pain. I never experienced such a great massage.”
A reader sends a halo to Claudia at Teddy’s by the Sea for giving the reader’s family special consideration on a cold rainy night Thanksgiving week. “Some family coming from LAX, some stuck in traffic from Montecito. Alone, I asked for table seating nine people. She held two spots when the restaurant was very busy. And we ended up all sitting together!”
A reader sends a halo to whoever left a sign telling people to pick up their dog-waste bags and stop leaving them on Casitas Pass Road.
A reader sends a halo to HELP of Carpinteria and to Jim. “HELP, with Jim as volunteer driver, took me to three doctor appointments in one day in Santa Barbara. And all they asked for was $10, if possible. What a gem they are.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever has been leaving bags of dog waste on the ground along Casitas Pass Road. “Yes, it’s frustrating that the trash cans are gone, but is that really your best way of handling the situation?”
A reader sends a halo to The Food Liaison for doing their usual great job in providing a meal for the less fortunate in Carpinteria, and to Pat Keiser for providing an outstanding soup.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who hit the reader’s pickup in front of the reader’s house and didn’t stop. “Shame on you, and I hope you have karma insurance.”
A reader sends a halo to Austin at the Goodwill in Carpinteria. “Your dedication, professionalism, humor and commitment to proving exceptional customer service are truly appreciated. You always go above and beyond. Esperanza and Trent, you guys picked a winner.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the bicycle events on Foothill Road. “Purposely hosting huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”
A reader sends a halo to Joanie Bennet for being the most patient, kind and intelligent UPS worker. “I appreciate you so much!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the lifeguards braiding hair while swimmers are in the pool. “Not professional!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to Surfline for charging $15 a month to access the camera on the state beach lifeguard tower next to Tarpits to check the surf. “There should be a free cam for the locs.”
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A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”
A reader sends a halo to David Powdrell for joining the Carpinteria Surf Team for their early Monday morning practice and photographing the team in action. “He is the very heart and soul of our small beach town and the entire Carp Surf Team appreciates him and his incredible work.”
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 all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”
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 Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the employees of the newer businesses on the Carpinteria Bluffs. “Learn to share the bike/walking path with locals… There will be four to five of you walking together and not a single one will scoot over just a tad to let a local pass through?”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the developers trying to buy the 600 block of Linden. “Carpinteria wants to keep its small town feel.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the Linden planters. “All the mushrooms growing there indicate too much water. Nice weed farm.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the persons responsible for acquiring permits for new businesses in Carpinteria. “Get those permits completed! You’re causing our town to lose businesses!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to a restaurant owner for parking his vehicle in the spots right out front of his establishment. “Shouldn’t he leave those parking spots available for his paying customers?”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who thought the downtown holiday banners with menorahs should have eight candles. “A menorah has nine candles — one for each of the eight days of Hanukkah. The center candle is the first lit and is used to light the other eight.”
A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the City of Carpinteria for letting the bluffs turn into an ever-increasing dirt parking lot. “That is not what the bluffs were purchased for. Post No Parking signs immediately!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to . “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 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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A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.
Friday, May 22
he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.
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5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real
7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena
Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.
Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.
10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads
2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way
A man was contacted after reporting
Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male subject driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel
A reader sends a pitchfork to the sheriff’s deputy using his radar gun the other morning in front of city hall. “Why don’t you go by one of the schools and catch all the speeders there in morning, and keep our children safe while walking to school.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the local eatery that allows parents to let their kids run amok. “I don’t mind a child crying or having a tantrum but to allow your kids to run up and down a ramp, climb on the establishments tables and signage is disrespectful to all of the other paying patrons. I witnessed a child licking a chair while mom stood by chatting it up! Teach your children well folks.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the families who have gatherings/parties at a local park and leave food all over the playground and table area. “Last week someone had a taco party leaving lettuce, cheese, chips all over the park. Maybe bring a trash bag and take the garbage away when you leave? And maybe the city (will) consider adding one more trash can since it is frequently overflowing after a party. I’m sure you wouldn’t appreciate leftover food in the streets in your neighborhood. Please be respectful and clean up after yourselves and your party.”
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HELP volunteers Anne Goulart, Lorien Rennie, Mary Lemke
Nonprofits benefit at Festival of Trees
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Over the past three weeks, Carpinterians bought raffle ticket after raffle ticket for the Lions Club of Carpinteria’s Festival of Trees, an annual affair where community members bid on trees inspired by local flair.
Festival proceeds go back to Carpinteria nonprofits, and on Sunday, ten local organizations — Carpinteria High Boosters, the Carpinteria Community Association, the South Coast Firefighters Association, Carpinteria Senior Citizens, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, the Carpinteria Lions Club Building Association, Carpinteria Little League, Carpinteria Children’s Project, Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara and the Coastal Family Preschool — each went home with a bit of Carpinteria’s generosity.
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Asa Olsson and dog Maja on behalf of The Alcazar.
From left, David Hayman gives a $3,442.50 check to the CCP; CCP director Teresa Alvarez is second from left.
From left, Barbara Smith, with Carpinteria Beautiful tree winner Julia Soto.
Lions Rolando Mia and Barry Brand get the drawing started.
From left, Lions Robert Shroll and David Hayman give $2,500 to the South Coast Firefighters Association.
Brighton Robinson pulls the winning ticket for the Kinderkirk tree, with Kinderkirk director Kaleigh Williams and Sheri Hultman.
The perfect combination of Santa Claus and cookies
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
At the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Saturday, Carpinterians came ready to fight for the title of cookie contest winner — a prize Joni Acquistapace ultimately took home for her carrot cake sandwich cookies.
Other winners included: Alicia Sanchez, for Most Beautiful Cookie; Bernardo Cardona, for Best Family Recipe; Sienna Kelly, for Best Young Baker; and Lisa Piltz, for Most Creative Cookie.
Beyond the contest, other art center visitors snapped photos with Santa Claus, checked out the colorful decorations and enjoyed the live music from Cate School students.
Singing into Christmas
Island Brewing Company brought down the house with the annual Christmas sing-along on Sunday. Check out all the holiday fun, captured by CVN photographer Robin Karlsson.
oats (not quick oats) 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (about 3 large carrots) 1 cup raisins
Directions:
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and both sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy — approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat on medium speed until combined.
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger — stir to combine. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture while mixing on low speed until just blended. Mix in oats, carrots and raisins. Chill until firm — at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape tablespoons of dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets — spacing them two inches apart.
Bake until browned and crisp around edges — about 12 to 15 minutes — rotating baking sheet halfway through baking time. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool- spread about 2 teaspoons of cream cheese frosting onto flat sides of half the cookies. Sandwich frosted cookies together with remaining cookies. Cookies can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Cream Cheese Fro sting
8 ounces Cream cheese (room temperature) ½ Cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (room temperature) 1 Cup Confectioner’s Sugar 1 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Using a rubber spatula or mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add butter and continue beating mixture until smooth and well blended. Sift in confectioner’s sugar and continue beating until smooth. Add vanilla extract and blend to combine.
John Welty gets snowed on by Beth Cox.
The Santa Barbara Trombone Society kicked off the night of music.
Kathy White with a plate of holiday cookies. Joni Acquistapace won the cookie contest.
The Cardona family snaps a photo with Santa Claus; Barnardo Cardona, at top left, took second place in the cookie contest with a family Mexican wedding cake cookie recipe.
From left, Magda holds Damien Rodriguez, with aunt Kate Stawiecki at right.
From left, Roland Rotz, Susan Everett and Karen Graf lead the crowd in song.
Joni Acquistapace’s winning recipe: carrot cake sandwich cookies
No rain on our parade
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
While there were a few raindrops in the days leading up to the Carpinteria Holiday Spirit Parade, the day itself was sunny and full of that classic Carpinteria holiday spirit. Beyond the usual spotlights — the Carpinteria High School cheerleaders, the Carpinteria Library librarians, city of Carpinteria staff and past Carpinterians of the Year — onlookers spotted Santa on a firetruck, the Grinch all dressed in green and the Howard School hedgehogs strolling down Linden Avenue.
Carpinteria High School senior Nevaeh Hernandez performs with her fellow cheerleaders.
Carpinteria Community Church Handbell Choir
The Howard School hedgehogs head down Linden.
Kids from the Carpinteria Skate Foundation skate down Linden.
Past Carpinterians of the Year come down Linden in a trolley.
This year’s announcers Marybeth Carty, Sienna Kelly and John Palminteri keep the crowd cheering.
Santa — aka Hal Price — cheers on top of a fire truck.
Chuck Eusey peddles GranVida residents Cynthia McAlexander and Jim Acos down Linden.
Carpinteria Community Library staff joined in on the holiday spirit with their reindeer ears and Santa hats.
Greg Hash was the Grinch for the day.
Paradegoers spot a little Elf on the Street.
From left, Teresa and Elena Ilasin, Carpinteria City Clerk Brian Barrett, Public Works Director John Ilasin, City Council Member Julia Mayer, and Carpinteria’s new mayor, Natalia Alarcon, with her two daughters.
From left, Jen Medina and Barbara Smith with Carpinteria Beautiful.
The Mrs. Ropers: from left, Karen Ballard Neal, Lety Schaeffer, Kim Cory, Hazel Studstill and Luci Rogers.
Sky Souza gives out candy canes to the crowd.
Kaleigh Williams marches with Kinderkirk.
From left, Nick, Conrad, Katerina and Alexandra Thierjung.
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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
One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: Morganfield Burnett Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Live Music: Bobby, Finn & Dave Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Saturday, Dec. 21
Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue. 10 a.m. – noon. Free. (805) 886-4382
The Juniors Under 17 heat paddles out during the January 2024 Rincon Classic.
Holiday Performance: “Lime Creek” Spoken Word Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Rincon Classic registration opens Sunday
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Tweens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Every Thursday. Full. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: Sofia Guerra Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Live Music: Dusty Strings Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Registration for the 2025 Rincon Classic opens Sunday, Dec. 1 and closes Dec. 31. The waiting period for the annual classic, put on each year by Surf Happens, is Jan. 11 – Feb. 16 , 2025.
Open Mic Night brewLAB, 4191 Carpinteria Ave., #8. 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Beau James Wilding. Every third Thursday of the month. Message @brewlabcraft, @beaujameswilding on Instagram
Live Music: The Coveralls Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
This will be the contest’s 44th year, and the 25th year since Surf Happens took over. It was founded in 1979 by Roger Nance, Jeff White and a crew of local surfers. It ran for 17 consecutive years before pausing in 1996, and was revived in 2001 by Chris Keet and Surf Happens.
Live Music: Bob Schetter Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
The city of Carpinteria’s community pool, city hall, AgeWell programming and library will be closed on Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday, city staff said Monday.
Early Music Concert: Medieval and Renaissance Music Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: The Neighbors Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5:30–8:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, Dec. 23
AgeWell Senior Program: Line Dancing 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,
Dancing with Santa Gordo On the rooftop of Dirt Botanicals, 3815 Santa Claus Lane. 5–8:30 p.m.
The community pool will reopen on Saturday, while the library will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2. “These temporary closures allow our staff to enjoy the holiday period while ensuring services resume promptly afterward,” City Manager Michael Ramirez wrote in the city manager’s report presented to the Carpinteria City Council on Monday.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Holiday: Christmas Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Holiday: Christmas Day
ONGOING
Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@ centralcoastseniors.org
Crews focus on landscaping in Summerland, grinding pavement near Padaro
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Between Nov. 4 and Dec. 7, construction crews are focusing on landscaping in Summerland, with planting and mulching along Wallace Avenue and Via Real, and grinding pavement in the Padaro Lane segment, to improve traction and long-term noise reduction. Night noise should be expected.
For closures on the northbound Highway 101, on Sunday nights between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., one lane between Santa Monica Road and Lillie Avenue, as well as the onand off-ramps at North Padaro Lane and South Padaro Lane will be closed non-consecutively. Those same areas are closed Monday – Thursday nights, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
It’s 2024: Don’t be that guy
THE SEAWITCH SAYS CVN
AMY OROZCO
Dear readers,
It’s December, and that calls for “Best of the Year” lists and other styles of kudos and accolades. In keeping with this end of year tradition, ye olde Sea Witch is inaugurating “Don’t Be That Guy.”
We’ve discussed cleaning up after our dogs; not being a douche on the sidewalk with bikes, e-bikes, and strollers; conveying a heartfelt thank-you for a gift or other kindness received; and flirting when a senior citizen.
“Don’t Be That Guy” is new territory. This is not reader driven — it’s something I’m compelled to share because it is so beyond the pale.
I’m not rehashing a previous question. That would be such an obvious lazy-wayout, copy and pasting something from a previous column.
The following is, however, a copy and paste from nextdoor.com. Anonymity has been preserved.
Kids art jumps off the page with local teens’ help
COURTESY PHOTOS
Carpinteria High School Ceramics 2 students pulled creations made by The Howard
elementary school students off the page, taking the kindergarten through second grade kids’ 2-D creations and using ceramics to bring them into the 3-D world. Last Monday, the kids met at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria
to see the final result.
In case you are not familiar with nextdoor.com, this is how the app describes itself: “Nextdoor is the essential neighborhood app where community and camaraderie come together. It’s where real people, businesses of all sizes, and public agencies discover and discuss what matters in the neighborhood, so they can achieve things together, no matter how big or small.”
Typically, users ask for referrals for home repair or offer their services for pet-sitting, house cleaning, and handyman services; publicize local events; look for a lost pet or announce finding one; or grouse about local government.
Needless to say, the app is popular in Carpinteria and threads really can get out of line, competing with the National Enquirer for decorum. Like I said, it’s popular in Carpinteria.
So, without any further ado, the inaugural “Don’t Be That Guy” distinction goes to the poster of this:
“How do I remove this app. It’s useless trash where your local neighbors come to gossip about each other and ask others for help instead of doing the work themselves... This dirty laundry app has got to go! How do I remove this electronic parasite?
This gem caused a (record scratch) auditory hallucination for me, and I’m guessing for many others given the number of comments it prompted.
Let’s take a closer look. The post complains about the app while insulting and demeaning its users. And the pièce de resistance ? Having the gall to ask for help from the people who’ve been insulted and demeaned in how to delete said app!
That really takes a special kind of someone, a someone deserving the title of “Don’t Be That Guy.”
How about in December 2025, I try for a “Do Be That Guy,” encouraging us all to put our best feet forward. Readers, you are welcome to submit nominations. Send them to news@coastalview.com.
Meanwhile, let’s return to our regularly scheduled programming.
Dear Amy O.,
I enjoy going to the gym for a workout. It’s hard for me to believe sometimes. I was always a couch potato and self-conscious about my level of fitness. Here’s my rub — sometimes people hog a machine. Not that they do reps for 20 minutes while I wait. I mean, they have taken a seat and are engaged in conversation with a fellow member. Their mouth is the only thing getting a workout. For 20 minutes.
What do I say or do? I want to be nice. Signed, Working Up to Saying Something I May Regret
Dear Working Up to Saying Something I May Regret, Way to go on enjoying the gym! And thank you for your question. The timing is perfect for the January stampede on gyms, weight loss centers, and smoking cessation programs, among other lifestyle-changing pursuits.
I asked a professional for advice on this. Cynthia Macias, owner of The Gym Next Door on Carpinteria Avenue, suggests asking “Are you done with that machine?” If that doesn’t deliver the result you want, she advises finding an employee and explaining the situation. “We as gym owners and employees understand that it’s our responsibility to make sure you are heard.”
Clear, simple and direct communication. It’s good for what ails you.
Kindness goes a long way, too. Check out the wording on a sign posted at the gym — “We love that you took a walk on the beach before you came here, however our treadmills and ellipticals don’t love sand. Please, before you get on the machines, clean any sand off your shoes.”
Such a nice way to end the year and begin a new one.
Former CVN editor Amy Marie Orozco loves living in Carpinteria, including all the sometimes socially sticky situations happening in our seaside setting. Have a question for her? Email it to news@coastalview.com.
School’s
Arts
Cecilia Lemus Vargas and Archer’s creations.
Ben Stengel, with his 2-D drawing and the 3-D adaptation.
Cayey Mason, with the 2-D and 3-D creations seen at back.
Shave Ervin, at left, with his mom, Erin Ervin, and Carpinteria High School ceramics teacher Sarah Rochlitzer.
Parker Ervin, left, with high school student Josiah Gonzales, who took her art from 2-D to 3-D.
Aurora Graham, pictured, teamed up with high school student Francisco Gonzalez.
Owen Reeves and Drew FilippiniCampos teamed up for this creation.
CVN
CHEF RANDY
RANDY GRAHAM
Fried zucchini is an excellent way to enjoy the zillions of zucchinis that may still be growing in your garden. But frying them and adding Caprese ingredients is brilliant. The combination of crispy zucchini, fresh heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil leaves is irresistible. I serve this as a starter along with an entrée of Fettuccine Alfredo. Give it a “fry.”
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
1 large zucchini (cut into four ¾-inch rounds)
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup flour
3 large eggs
¼ cup whole milk
2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
¾ cup Parmesan (grated)
Vegetable oil (for frying)
2 heirloom tomatoes (cut 4 slices same
Fried Zucchini Caprese Stacks
thickness as the zucchini)
4 fresh mozzarella slices (cut the same thickness as the zucchini)
Freshly cracked black pepper (garnish)
Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzle)
Balsamic glaze (for drizzle)
Directions:
Place 4 salad plates in the freezer to chill.
Place zucchini rounds on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and cover with additional paper towels. Place a cutting board or similar heavy object on the zucchini. It will act as a press to release as much water as possible.
Preheat a large skillet on medium to me-
Combine the flour in one bowl with salt and pepper to taste. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan cheese. Dredge each zucchini round in flour and egg, and thoroughly coat it in the breadcrumbs.
Fry each round for a few minutes per side until crispy and slightly tender inside. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil. Sprinkle with salt and allow to cool.
The combination of crispy zucchini, fresh heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil leaves is irresistible.
fried zucchini round on a chilled salad plate. Add a slice of tomato and season with additional salt, cracked pepper and olive oil. Place one slice of mozzarella on top of the tomato and one basil leaf on top of that. Drizzle the stacks with balsamic glaze. Serve while plates are still chilled.
To build the Caprese stacks, place a
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years. Chef Randy has written and published a series of seven cookbooks with original recipes developed over the period 1975 through 2020. He writes for the Ojai Quarterly, the Ojai Discover Monthly, and the California 101 Travelers Guide. His vegetarian recipes are published in newspapers throughout Central California under the header, Chef Randy. He and his wife, Robin, live in Ojai, California, with their dog Cooper. Robin and Cooper are not vegetarians.
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CITY MAPS Continued from page 3
Safer school route
The city’s vision for the railroad corridor west of Linden Avenue includes construction of a railroad undercrossing for pedestrians at either Ash or Holly Avenue, as well as a footbridge over the nearby Franklin Channel. Connecting the two components with a walking path that continues to Aliso School should improve safety and pedestrian accessibility.
Avenue obstructed the view of drivers and led to a near accident with a child walking to school, Reddington said, “It really is a scary situation … we may have a real tragedy there.” She encouraged the council to designate a parking lot for Caltrans workers and requiring shuttles to and from worksites.
Sunday, Dec. 8
2323 hrs / Incident / Highway 101 and Bailard Avenue
New trails on east and west ends
Bengal Engineering, which is also working on the Rincon Trail project, was hired to perform a feasibility study for the trail and undercrossing project. “This has gotten kind of back burnered, but I’m asking them to rev that up,” said Roberts.
A subject was arrested and booked after 911 received a call stating the subject was intoxicated and running shirtless onto Highway 101.
from a local hotel. The subject was unable to care for himself due to his level of intoxication, and was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail, where the subject was booked without further incident.
5th Street Community Garden
Tuesday, Dec. 10
2240 hrs / Trespassing / 200 block Linden Avenue
A subject was trespassing, and when contacted by deputies, a strong odor of alcohol was emanating from his person, his eyes were glossy and droopy, and the subject’s speech was slurred. The subject displayed various signs and symptoms of someone that is under the influence of alcohol. The subject admitted to drinking a full bottle of wine within two hours. The subject was arrested and booked for the violation.
0054 hrs / Narcotics / Bailard Avenue
Adjacent to that project is the city’s Community Garden at 5th Street, which is primed for construction and will be “a little jewel in the downtown,” according to Parks and Rec Director Matt Roberts. Expected to be built by this May, the 0.67acre project utilizes Union Pacific property purchased by the city in 2012. Plans for the site include 100 5-foot by 10-foot raised garden beds that will be available to the public by lottery, if necessary. At its Jan. 23 meeting, the council awarded a $329,000 construction bid for the garden park to Genesis Innovators Incorporated, a Ventura County-based contractor.
The city will hire a part-time garden manager to oversee the 5th Street Community Garden and possibly the agricultural preserve the city will acquire on the former Whitney property when Caltrans completes the extension of Via Real over Carpinteria Creek to Casitas Pass Road. As a mitigating measure for the Linden Casitas Project, the city will receive $150,000 earmarked for agricultural preservation. Those funds could be used for the part-time community garden manager at $30,000 a year for five years. The Whitney property is planted in avocados, and the city has not identified plans for the land.
A subject was contacted on the Carpinteria Bluffs Trail after hours, and had an active misdemeanor warrant. Through a consensual search of his vehicle, a deputy located a brown piece of paper folded between the window switches. Inside the folded brown paper was a bindle of suspected methamphetamine. In addition, on the driver’s side door handle, was a black rubber like straw (tooter) with white residue inside it. The subject was transported and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail on the charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.
Caltrans projects
Wednesday, Dec. 11
1400 hrs / Theft / Rincon Beach
Caltrans work on the Linden Casitas Interchange Project, a behemoth construction project that will grip Carpinteria through 2019, has ramped up in the first weeks of 2017, and city planners are looking down the road to the next phase of the Highway 101 widening project, the addition of two lanes between Carpinteria and Montecito. Though the interchange project underway will widen the highway in affected sections, its short length makes it unviable to open those additional lanes until the following phase is completed.
An unknown suspect(s) located two victims’ keys that were hidden on their vehicles, while the victims were surfing. The suspects stole the victims’ cellphones and wallets. One of the victims was able to track his phone to a mall in Woodland Hills. No suspect info was available at the time, but it is believed the suspect(s) were surveilling the victims as they secured their vehicles and hid their keys.
1720 hrs / Intoxication / 4200 block Via Real
Whether the widening will begin in Carpinteria or Montecito is still undeter mined, but Public Works Director Charlie Ebeling said, “The City of Carpinteria is in a very good position to get the widen ing starting here.” Ebeling will petition lead agency SBCAG to start the widening work in Carpinteria, “so that we get the four-lanes-to-six-lanes bottleneck out of the city.”
Deputies arrived on the scene and found a subject, whose stay was revoked
As a condition of the Linden Casitas Project, Rincon Trail must be completed by the project’s close. Grant funding to cover the major costs of the $7.8 million trail, which will connect the east end of Carpinteria Avenue with Rincon County Park, will be awarded in 2019.
Thursday, Dec. 12
0927 hrs / Warrant / 5700 block
Carpinteria Avenue
A subject was located and arrested for their three outstanding warrants and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.
1932 hrs / DUI / 1000 block
Palmetto Way
A second addition to the Coastal Vista Trail in Carpinteria is planned to connect Santa Claus Lane with Carpinteria Avenue as a condition of the widening project that is anticipated to begin in late 2018 or early 2019. Ebeling said the city will push to have that path built during the first portion of the final phase of the 101 widening.
Carpinteria Avenue
bridge replacement
A 55-year-old man was driving his pickup when he collided into two parked vehicles and flipped his pickup on its left side. The subject was arrested for DUI drugs and submitted to a blood test. The subject was booked for the violation and the vehicle was towed.
2001 hrs / Theft / 4100 block Via Real
Overlapping the Caltrans work, the City of Carpinteria is preparing to replace the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge over Carpinteria Creek beginning in late 2017. Conditional Use and Coastal Development permits have been awarded and the final Environmental Impact Report published for the $15 million project. A federal grant will cover 88.5 percent of the replacement, and Public Works Director Charlie Ebeling highlighted the need to follow the specific requirements to ensure funding eligibility. “(Civil Engineer) Matt Maechler and I will probably hide for two weeks and go over every aspect of the plans,” Ebeling said. “We’re going to make sure the project’s right.”
Sidewalk seating
Deputies responded and contacted the victim, whose family member had taken her card earlier that day and withdrawn $400 after leaving the residence. He had also withdrawn $400 from the victim’s account on Dec. 9. The suspect returned home later in the day and demanded more money from the victim. The victim attempted to keep him from leaving the residence when the suspect pushed, grabbed and shook the victim before leaving the residence. Deputies believe the suspect has committed elder abuse and elder abuse theft, and potentially embezzlement, forgery or fraud.
Friday, Dec. 13
2054 hrs / Theft / 1000 block
Casitas Pass Road
An unknown suspect falsely impersonated himself as a Taco Bell Vice President and deceived the victim into transferring personal/ business money to cryptocurrency. The suspect is in violation of theft by false pretense, and grand theft. A follow up will be conducted.
Extending sidewalk seating at downtown restaurants was pitched by the Public Works Department for future consideration. Public Works Director Charlie Ebeling said that metal or wooden platforms could be placed in the street along the sidewalk, removing parking spaces but increasing outdoor seating for patrons. “If you do it for one, you need to do it for all,” noted Councilman Gregg Carty. Ebeling agreed that there were several variables to weigh into the decision, but city’s like San Francisco and Portland have successfully implemented plans to add seating in the street.
Solar pool project
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Weather permitting, test pile driving should begin this week or next for the Linden Casitas Project near the northbound onramp at Linden Avenue. Five steelreinforced concrete piles in lengths up to 104 feet will be hammered into the soil during daytime hours to determine the soil-appropriate dimensions for the new Linden bridge support structure. Driving the piles will require 10 to 15 hammer hits per inch of depth, and once the columns are in the ground and hydraulic testing has occurred, the pile will be cut 5 to 10 feet below the soil surface and abandoned underground.
Safety concerns around Caltrans work areas were raised by former Councilmember Kathleen Reddington at the meeting. Describing a scenario where workers’ trucks lining Ogan Road near Linden
The Community Pool could go solar this year. The facility’s roof has space for a 10 kilowatt system, which should generate about $4,000 in electricity annually. Parks and Rec Director Matt Roberts said that the system would take about 10 years to pay off. The pool, Roberts said, serves all types of patrons. “It’s probably the most important park in the system,” he said. “And the busiest park in the system.”
New pocket park
Managing
A pocket park to provide a safe outdoor playing space for children who live in the apartment buildings on Carpinteria Avenue near the entrance to Concha Loma made it into the work plan again. Last year, Parks and Rec Director Matt Roberts had the area surveyed, the first step toward a concept design. The park would convert about 6,000 square feet of city roadway, sidewalks and landscaping into a play area. Its impact on parking could be problematic, members of the council pointed out.
The full Work Plan discussed at last Saturday’s meeting is available at the city’s website: carpinteria.ca.us/.
Carpinteria
CLUB SCENE
COMPILED BY JUN STARKEY
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Morning Rotary introduces new members, learns about seal protection
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning had a full agenda for its Dec. 4 meeting. Two new members were introduced to the club, and the club heard from volunteers from the Carpinteria Seal Watch.
Juan D. Mendoza and Ragnar Amlie are the two new members of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning. Mendoza is a lead educator at the People’s Self-Help Housing in Carpinteria. Amlie is a former medical director for a rehabilitation hospital in Orange County, where he lived before moving to Carpinteria.
“We welcome Juan D. and Ragnar to our club,” club member Eric von Schrader said in a press release. “We’re excited about the fresh perspectives and energy they bring to the club and the Carpinteria community.”
The club also heard from David and Susan Allen, two long-term volunteers with the Carpinteria Seal Watch. The Allens updated Rotary members on the status of the harbor seal population and stressed the importance of protecting the seals’ environment.
According to David and Susan, an estimated 5,000 harbor seals live in the Santa Barbara Channel. Harbor seals need to spend about half of their life resting on land, so protecting their resting places is critical. Carpinteria has one of few harbor seal rookeries along the south coast, and seal pups are born there each year between December and April.
The Carpinteria Seal Watch asks for volunteers to help teach visitors about the seals, record the daily seal population and discourage intrusions on the beach starting Jan. 1, 2025.
For more information about becoming a Seal Watch volunteer, call (805) 364-3194.
To learn more about the Morning Rotary Club, contact Eric von Schrader at evons@ sbcglobal.net.
the museum’s year of new programs and receiving numerous grants are, from left, Board of
Saturday exploration at the museum
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On Saturday, the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History and Historical Society opened the doors at 956 Maple Ave. for a holiday open house, where museum members came dressed in their holiday best to learn about the museum’s upcoming programs and projects.
Noon Rotary welcomes newest member
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria
recently welcomed its newest member
the club by
From left, Rotary members Juan D. Mendoza, Eric von Schrader, Ragnar Amlie and Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning President Mary Layman.
From left, Seal Watch volunteers David Allen and Susan Allen speak with Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning President Mary Layman.
From left, Rotary Noon membership chair Paul Wright, new member Winddance Twine and club member Jan Harrington.
Noon
Winddance Twine, who was introduced to
her friend and fellow member Jan Harrington.
LORAINE MULLEN-KRESS
Toasting
Trustees President Paul Foley, volunteer of the year Pat Kaiser, Executive Director and Curator Jayme Yahr, docent Sandy Crowe, Treasurer Mary Foley and docent Carol Koch.
LORAINE MULLEN-KRESS
Helping musician Christi Hudson rock the holiday vibe are, from left, Warner sisters Mackenzie, 9, Ellie, 4, and Vera, 7.
SANDY CROWE Members and volunteers Loraine Mullen-Kress and Kurt Kress bartended Saturday’s gathering.
LORAINE MULLEN-KRESS
Carpinteria Valley History Museum Historical Society’s Executive Director and Curator Jayme Yahr welcomes visitors to the open house held at the museum.
CITY OF CARPINTERIA 5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE
CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805) 684-5405
WWW.CARPINTERIACA.GOV
ORDINANCE NO. 780
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.20.030 OF THE CARPINTERIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ON RENT CHARGED TO HOTEL GUESTS FROM TWELVE PERCENT (12%) TO FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280, the City of Carpinteria (“City”) levies an transient occupancy tax on short-term hotel stays in the City, as regulated under Chapter 3.20 (“Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax”) of Title 3 (“Revenue and Finance”) of the Carpinteria Municipal Code (“CMC”);
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2024, through the adoption of Resolution No. 6320 by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of all members of the City Council as required by Government Code Section 53724(b), the City Council resolved to submit this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City at the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election;
WHEREAS, this Ordinance imposes an additional three percent (3%) tax to the existing twelve percent (12%) transient occupancy tax (“TOT”), thereby increasing the TOT to fifteen percent (15%); and,
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is anticipated to raise an additional $750,000 in revenue annually, for deposit to the City’s general fund and used for any general governmental purpose within the City. NOW THEREFORE, THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CARPINTERIA DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. All the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are each relied upon independently by the People for its adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Text Amendment. Subject to the approval of a majority of the qualified voters of the City of Carpinteria at the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election, Section 3.20.030 of Chapter 3.20 of Title 3 of the CMC is hereby amended to read as follows, with additions noted in bold italics and deletions noted in strikeout: “3.20.030 Tax imposed-Rate-Debt to city. For privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of twelve fifteen percent of the rent charged by the operator. Such tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the city which is extinguished only by payment to the operator or the city.”
SECTION 3. General Tax. The TOT assessed by this Ordinance shall be collected and administered in the manner set forth in Chapter 3.20 of the CMC. Said tax is a general tax as defined in Subsection (a) of Section 1 of Article XIIIC of the California Constitution, the proceeds of which shall be deposited in the City’s general fund to be used for any lawful general purposes of the City, including but not limited to, maintaining safe/clean public areas; repairing streets; addressing homelessness; emergency/disaster preparedness; maintaining sheriff’s deputies; preserving library, senior, and youth programs; and protecting beaches from pollution.
SECTION 4 Approval by the City Council Pursuant to California Government Section 53724 and Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280, this Ordinance was duly approved for placement on the ballot by a minimum two-thirds (2/3) majority of all members of the City Council on May 28, 2024.
SECTION 5. Approval by Voters and Effective Date. Pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIIC Section 2(b) and California Elections Code Section 9217, this Ordinance shall take effect only if approved by a majority of the eligible voters of the City of Carpinteria voting at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024. It shall be deemed adopted when the City Council has certified the results of that election by resolution and shall take effect ten (10) days thereafter.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall nonetheless remain in
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 estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form
Notice of Adoption Ordinance 24-4
Ordinance 24-4 requires individuals to exhaust administrative remedies before pursuing any legal challenges related to the Carpinteria Valley Water District’s (CVWD) fees, charges, or assessments on real property, including the methodologies used to develop them. This means that anyone wishing to contest these fees or assessments must first submit a written objection to the District, clearly outlining the specific grounds for alleging noncompliance with applicable laws. Any subsequent judicial action is restricted to the issues raised in a written objection, unless a court determines that the issue could not have been reasonably identified during the objection process.
Under this ordinance, the District is required to follow a detailed process to ensure transparency and public participation when adopting new or amending existing fees and charges. First, it must notify the public by making the basis for proposed fees, charges, or assessments available at least 45 days before the deadline for objections. Additionally, the District must provide supporting documents, such as cost analyses or engineer reports, online and by mail upon request.
The notice of the public hearing must include clear instructions for submitting objections, with a bolded statement emphasizing that failing to submit a written objection will bar any future court challenges. Property owners are allowed to submit written objections up until the close of the public comment period during the hearing.
The Board is obligated to respond in writing to all timely objections and, based on the feedback, may choose to adjust, reduce, or abandon the proposal. Ultimately, the Board must determine whether changes to the proposal are warranted or if it should proceed as originally planned.
A full copy of the ordinance can be found on the District’s website at https://cvwd. net/documents/Ordinance-for-remediesto-fees_24-4v1_final-121124.pdf or can be provided upon request.
Publish: December 19, 2024
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.
off of Beach Club Road. The property is a 0.25 acre parcel zoned 8 R 1 and shown as Assessor’s Parcel Number 005 390 056, located at 3230 Beach Club Road in the Toro Canyon Community Plan Area, First Supervisorial District.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO:
WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITTHAT MAY BE APPEALED TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION AND APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
This may affect your property. Please read.
Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval and issuance of a Coastal Development Permit by the Planning a nd Development Department.
The development requested by this application is subject to appeal to the California Coastal Commission following final action by Santa Barbara County and therefore a public hearing on the application is normally required prior to any action to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. However, in compliance with California Coastal Act Section 30624.9, the Dir ector has determined that this project qualifies as minor development and therefore intends to waive the public hearing requirement unless a written request for such hearing is submitted by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department wit hin the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Katie Nall at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Stree t, Santa Barbara 93101 2058, by email at nallk@countyofsb.org, or by fax at (805) 568 2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided.
WARNING: Failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of the person s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this Coastal Development Permit to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors and ultimately the California Coastal Commission.
If a request for public hearing is not rece ived by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a Coastal Development Permit. At this time it is not known when th is action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Coastal 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 PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE
DATE OF NOTICE: 12/10/2024
REQUEST FOR HEARING EXPIRATION
DATE: 12/31/2024
PERMIT NUMBER: 24CDH 00022
APPLICATION FILED: 7/15/2024
005 390 056
ZONING: 8 R 1
PROJECT AREA: 0.25
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
APPEALS:
The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 24CDH 00022 may be appealed to the Coun ty Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The appeal 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 mus t 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 Co unty, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.
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.
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THROWBACK
From The White Sulfur Well Hotel to The Palms
BY JIM CAMPOS
Editor’s Note: A version of this article ran in CVN Vol. 26, No. 29.
Nowadays, it seems rare to pick up an issue of the Coastal View News that doesn’t have some comment, pro or con, about a proposed hotel near the train stop at Linden Avenue along Fifth Street. Well, more than 130 years ago, Carpinterians were faced with a similar dilemma. The situation, however, was reversed. The hotel in question — the White Sulphur Well Hotel — was erected shortly before there was even a train stop in Carpinteria.
H. J. Laughlin’s magnificent three-story White Sulphur Well Hotel was completed in January 1887 on Linden Avenue. Six months later, on Aug. 19, the first train came through Carpinteria, stopping at the train depot near the foot of Linden. These two events were not coincidental. Laughlin, the businessman, had prepared for the moment.
The center of Carpinteria in its earliest days was along Santa Monica Creek. To the west of the creek, the world-famous Ayala Grapevine stood where elections, town meetings and the first church services were held. The cemetery was established on Cravens Road in 1858. In the same year, the Carpinteria School opened on Upson Road just off of Santa Monica Road. And, the Methodist Church was built across from the school in 1872. Russel Heath, Carpinteria’s most illustrious citizen of the era, had his large estate, Carpinteria Landmark #2, on the east side of the creek. Several saloons outnumbered the country stores populating the area. Heath owned much of this land and expected to profit by selling a portion of it to the Southern Pacific Railroad for the establishment of a train depot in the 1880s. Instead, Laughlin pulled a “rabbit out of a hat,” and changed the trajectory of Carpinteria’s development.
Laughlin offered the Southern Pacific a
15 years after
1912, which still stands proudly to this day.
deal it could not refuse: He would donate his land to the railroad. Joining with L. B. Hogue, who had an adjoining lot, the two provided what the railroad would need to build a train depot. The only stipulation was that Southern Pacific could only build railroad-related structures on the property. Laughlin did not want to add competitors to his ventures. He was a businessman, after all.
With this stroke of genius on Laughlin’s part, Carpinteria’s town center was irrevocably transferred from the Santa Monica area to Linden Avenue. For years afterwards, the mail had to be transported back and forth between Linden and the already established post office in the Santa Monica area. Although a post office was hastily constructed on Linden Avenue, it took some time for Carpinterians
Meet Sally the sweetheart
Meet Sally the sweetheart, a 60-pound, eight-year-old border collie and pit bull terrier mix who has a heart of gold. Sally has been with Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) since July 2024.
Sally, who is spayed, is incredibly friendly, loyal, and adores attention from people. She’s a great walker, potty trained and loves to play fetch. CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, who recently fostered Sally, called her “the sweetest pup who loves scratches, bones, and cuddling on the couch.”
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to accept it.
The White Sulphur Well Hotel was advertised as “embracing all the modern improvements for the convenience and comfort of guests.” It had running water from its own artesian wells, sulfur baths and fountains. There were Sunday afternoon orchestral concerts on the veranda. It functioned as a small resort. One had to wonder, then, if the spectacular fire that destroyed the hotel in its seventh year, 1894, was more than just an accident. Laughlin had angered the denizens of Santa Monica. But, Laughlin persevered.
The Palms, until it closed a few years ago in 2020, was the oldest still running business establishment in Carpinteria — not counting the cemetery. Plans for a remodel are in progress and The Palms
will reclaim its spot as the oldest, most iconic Carpinteria building establishment in the near future.
Jim Campos is a native born Carpinterian. Upon retiring from a 35-year career with the Carpinteria Unified School District in 2006, he joined a group of local historians to publish two pictorial history books on Carpinteria. Jim’s curiosity of local history grew from that experience. He is currently serving on the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation which honors the achievements and contributions of Carpinteria’s diverse community. He is also on the board of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, where he writes occasional in-depth articles. In 2020, Jim wrote an entire year of columns for CVN’s Throwback Thursday.
COURTESY SEY KINSELL
About
the burning of the White Sulfur Well Hotel, the Laughlin family rebuilt the hotel with brick and barricaded it with Palm trees. The White Sulfur Well Hotel was thus reborn and christened The Palms in
SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The White Sulphur Well Hotel, ca. 1890.
Car • PET • teria
DECEMBER
19, 2024
Carpinteria loses league battle down the stretch
Warriors girls basketball gives up the lead in the second half to Nordhoff
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING
Carpinteria girls basketball still has a winning record heading into the holiday break, but the Warriors suffered their first league loss of the year in their final game before the break against the Nordhoff Rangers on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Heading into the Nordhoff game, it looked as though Carpinteria had found its rhythm on the hardwood, with the Warriors winning three of their last five games, including dominant back-to-back victories over Fillmore (51-19) and Paraclete (47-30).
Against the Rangers, Carpinteria had a bit of a slow start, allowing Nordhoff to jump out to a quick 5-0 lead before the Warriors were able to score a basket. By the end of the first quarter, Nordhoff held on to an 8-4 lead.
In the second quarter, the Warriors were able to settle into their offensive flow while turning up the pressure on defense. With the new energy on the court, Carpinteria came back to outscore Nordhoff 15-8 in the second quarter and the Warriors took the 19-16 lead into halftime.
The second half was a back-and-forth battle, with Carpinteria and Nordhoff jockeying for the lead throughout the third and fourth quarters. At the end of the third quarter, the teams were locked in a 33-33 tie.
In the fourth and final quarter, Carpinteria seemed to be in prime position to
take the win with the Warriors holding on to a 39-33 lead with only five minutes left to play.
But in the final five minutes, the Warriors turned the ball over too many times and gave Nordhoff extra possessions. The Rangers were able to convert on these opportunities and Nordhoff took the lead back to claim the win by a final score of 48-42.
“The Warriors battled to the end but did not make the necessary plays down the stretch to get a victory,” said Carpinteria head coach Henry Gonzales. “The defense and energy was solid but our execution on offense was lacking.”
Carpinteria had three players score in the double digits. Juniors Jamaica Cook and Charlotte Cooney continued to lead the team in scoring, as Cook contributed with 13 points and Cooney scored 11. Senior Maritza Alpizar finished the game with 10 points.
“Though we gave a good effort we missed several scoring opportunities down the stretch which we were not able to overcome,” coach Gonzales said. “I have to do a better job of coaching the girls to know how to play a tough game down the stretch. We will continue to work and get better.”
Carpinteria girls basketball is now 4-3 overall and 1-1 league play. The Warriors will take a break for the next two weeks before returning to action for a non-league road test at Santa Maria on Saturday, Jan. 4.
Aubrey Alcaraz drives to the basket against Nordhoff.
Jamaica Cook has been one of the team’s top scorers this season.
Maritza Alpizar boxes out for a rebound in the paint.
Leona McClellan looks for an open teammate on the wing.
SHORT STOPS
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Jaime has been part of the Warriors’ tough back line.
Warriors take league win over Nordhoff
The Carpinteria boys soccer team earned its second win of the season with an impressive 3-1 victory at home against Nordhoff on Friday, Dec. 13.
The Warriors’ defensive back line of Brennan Van Wingerden, Peter Campuzano and Cesar Jaime were key in the win, allowing Carpinteria’s offense to take over and score early on in the match.
Cesar Vega gave the Warriors their first goal in the 10th minute, followed by Adrian Levinson with Carpinteria’s second goal just 15 minutes later. In the second half, Jesus Campuzano secured the victory with Carpinteria’s third goal of the game.
“The boys had a great game defensively,” said Carpinteria coach Edgar Mendoza. “We have been moving players around, moving formations and we did a good job with one of the many formations we can play as a team. I’m proud of my boys who got stuck in and played their hearts out.”
The Warriors are now 2-3-1 as they prepare for a Citrus Coast League match at home against Channel Islands on Friday, Dec. 20.
High scoring performances from Carpinteria girls soccer
Carpinteria girls soccer scored eight goals in two games last week, finishing with a 2-2 draw against Orcutt Academy on Dec. 12 and a 6-1 win over Nordhoff the next day on Dec. 13.
Carpinteria scored in the first five minutes against Orcutt Academy, with junior Evelyn Lara finishing a pass from junior Logan Labistour to give the Warriors an early 1-0 lead. Just five minutes later, Labistour added another goal to extend the lead to 2-0. Orcutt came back strong with a goal before halftime to cut the lead to 2-1. In the second half, Carpinteria took 15 shots on offense but couldn’t find a goal. In the waning minutes of the game, the Warriors had a stroke of bad luck with an own goal to end the match in a 2-2 draw.
The next day, Carpinteria headed to Nordhoff for a league match. In this game, the Rangers scored first, taking a 1-0 lead within the first seven minutes before Carpinteria unleashed an offensive onslaught with six unanswered goals.
In the 15th minute, Lara scored her first goal of the game off an assist from Kaydance Gardner. Two minutes later, Lara beat the Rangers’ back line and scored her second goal.
Lara then spread the wealth and set up a pass to senior Charlotte Stoops, who scored her first goal of the game in the 30th minute. Junior Vivian Huskins added another goal in the 38th minute, then before halftime Lara would give another assist for Stoops’ second goal of the game. By the end of the game, Labistour added yet another goal to give the Warriors a 6-1 win.
“The girls started the match slowly but I loved how they bounced right back, getting everyone involved in the build-up to create chances,” said Carpinteria coach Freddy Martinez. “They were able to put the opponent on their back foot throughout the rest of the match.”
Carpinteria is now 3-2-2 overall and 2-0 in Citrus Coast League matches, with a league matchup on the road against Channel Islands on Friday, Dec. 20.
Warriors boys basketball drops two games
Carpinteria boys basketball lost back-to-back games this week, falling to the Channel Island Raiders on Dec. 11 and then losing to crosstown rival Cate the next day on Dec. 12.
The Warriors built an early lead against Channel Islands, and in the third quarter the Warriors were up by eight points before the Raiders started hitting three-point shots and chipping away at the lead. Once Channel Islands took the lead, the Raiders never looked back and claimed the win 68-58.
Despite the loss, the Warriors had three players score in the double digits. Sebastian Reed led the team with 18 points, followed by Carlo Suarez with 13 points and
Aiden Alcaraz with 11.
“The result was a tough one, but the team play was tremendous from top to bottom,” said Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson. “We’re right where we need to be.”
The next day, Carpinteria headed to Thacher school for an unusual out-of-town version of a rivalry game against Cate in the Ojai Valley Classic. Just one week earlier, Carpinteria took the win over Cate by one point when the teams met at another tournament.
In this game, the crosstown rivals once again battled to the final buzzer, with neither team leading by more than four points. In the final seconds, with Cate up by three points, Suarez hit a game-tying three for the Warriors to force overtime.
After an intense overtime period, Cate built up a three-point lead with just 15 seconds left. Despite one final attempt for Carpinteria, the Rams were able to hold on for the 81-78 victory.
Reed, Suarez and Alcaraz were the top scorers in the loss against Cate, scoring 26, 23, and 15 points, respectively.
“That was awesome, some of the most fun we’ve had this season,” coach Fredrickson said. “We’re still chasing our next win and that stings a bit, but we’re playing excellent basketball and that’s the best remedy we can ask for.”
Over the weekend, Carpinteria was able to break into the win column during the 2024 Clash on the Coast showcase in Oxnard. In an early morning game on Dec. 14, the Warriors were in an offensive rhythm and took the win over Palmdale, 80-56.
“We just finished a stretch of seven games in the last nine days and this morning was a great capstone,” Fredericks said. “We moved the ball, rebounded well, and played tough defense. That’s exactly what we’re looking for headed into our home tournament.”
This weekend, Carpinteria will host the annual Jim Bashore Holiday Cage Classic, beginning with a Friday night game against the Polytechnic Panthers on Dec. 20.
Carpinteria’s Luke Anderson shows his holiday spirit out on the waves.
Carpinteria surf team takes win over Palisades
On Sunday, Dec. 15, Carpinteria’s high school surf team traveled to Emma Wood State Beach in Ventura to compete at the fourth Scholastic School Series of the year, where Carpinteria earned its third win of the season in a head-to-head competition against Palisades.
Despite challenging conditions with king tides and steep closeouts, five members of the Carpinteria squad advanced into the finals, with one surfer qualifying in each of the five events.
In the finals, Owen Reeves took second place in co-ed bodyboard, while Izzy Scott claimed second place in girls shortboard, and Charlotte Cooney earned second in girls longboard. Noah Morente took fifth place in boys longboard and Wyatt Pitterle earned sixth place in boys shortboard.
“The Carpinteria Surf Team embodied the ethos of their high school’s mascot — the Warriors — competing in four-to-six-foot close-out and hollow waves that were smashing the shoreline,” said Carpinteria surf team coach Chris Keet. “Overall, we had a great showing!”
Carpinteria is now 3-1 on the season and will compete in the fifth and final Scholastic School Series events on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at Tar Pits Park in Carpinteria.
ON DECK
Friday, Dec. 20
*Carpinteria Girls Water Polo vs Nordhoff, 5:45 p.m.
*Carpinteria Boys Soccer vs Channel Islands, 6 p.m.
Carpinteria Girls Soccer at Channel Islands, 6 p.m.
*Carpinteria Boys Basketball hosts Holiday Cage Classic, 5:45 p.m.
*Carpinteria Boys Basketball hosts Holiday Cage Classic, 2:30 p.m.
*Denotes Home Game
ROSANA SWING
Cesar
DAVID POWDRELL
Cate Rams Roundup
Cate School’s soccer and basketball programs have been finding success this year, with the Rams’ boys soccer team staying perfect through seven games while the boys and girls basketball squads continue to find ways to win on the hardwood.
Out on the soccer field, the Rams have been nothing short of dominant through the first seven matches of the season. This week, Cate continued to improve with wins over Foothill Tech (8-2), Santa Ynez (4-0) and Ventura (5-1).
Five different players scored for Cate in the 8-2 win over Foothill Tech on Dec. 12, with Max Devore earning his first hat trick of the year with three goals total. Lucas Huiner added in two goals of his own and Alex Gallegos and Kamil Abdul Nafeo each scored a goal. Abdul Nafeo also finished with three assists in the win.
The next day, Cate hit the road to face Santa Ynez, and once again Cate controlled the pace and tempo of the game to claim a 4-0 win over the Pirates. Devore scored twice in the win, while Abdul Nafeo and TJ Weir both also added in goals for the Rams.
On Monday, Dec. 16, Cate was back on the road for a match against Ventura. Four different Rams scored in this match — including two goals from junior George Marin — and Cate was able to sail to an easy 5-1 victory.
“Our backline is as solid as a team can be, our midfield is taking control of games and our offense is clicking and producing,” said Cate coach Jorge Reynoso. “We are not depending on one player to create scoring chances. We are spreading the ball around, sharing the scoring, and that makes us a better team. We are still a work in progress but we will continue to work and improve.”
Cate boys soccer is now 7-0 overall and 2-0 in league play.
On the basketball court, the Cate’s boys basketball team was able to win four games in a row, including three wins over three straight days from Dec. 12-14.
The Rams defeated Santa Clara 62-41 on Dec. 10, led by senior Marcus Scudder with 18 points and lockdown defense throughout the entire game. Cate sophomore Braylin Glomah added in another 14 points, while senior Jacob Gabbay and junior Josh Butler both scored 13.
Over three days at the Ojai Valley Classic, Cate claimed three wins, including an 81-78 rivalry win in an overtime thriller against Carpinteria on the first day of the tournament on Dec. 12.
Scudder was a force on both sides of the court against Carpinteria with a team-high 25 points on offense and six steals on defense. Two players finished with double-doubles, with Butler dropping 21 points and pulling down 10 rebounds, while Glomah collected 13 rebounds to go with 15 points.
On Dec. 13, Cate continued to find a way to win against Foothill Tech, with the Rams overcoming inconsistent shooting and turnovers to hold on for a 57-48 victory. With the win, Cate earned a spot in the tournament championship the next day.
On Dec. 14 — the final day of the Ojai Valley Classic — Cate grabbed its fourth win in a row with a 63-52 victory over Orcutt Academy to earn the tournament championship.
Scudder showed off his scoring ability with 28 points in the win, along with eight rebounds and six more steals. Glomah, who was selected the tournament MVP, finished the win over Orcutt with 14 rebounds, seven points, three steals and three blocks. Cate boys’ basketball is now 5-3 overall.
“A big thank you to the parents and students who made the trip to Ojai to support the team throughout the tournament,” said Cate coach Casey Ortiz. “Your energy and enthusiasm helped propel the Rams to the championship.”
And after starting out the season 0-5, Cate’s girls basketball earned back-to-back wins over Santa Clara on Dec. 13 and Royal on Dec. 16.
Against Santa Clara, the Rams girls used a balanced and unselfish offensive attack, with seven different players scoring in the 54-39 victory. Senior Sam Jimenez and freshman Josie Song each both scored 14 points in the win, while junior Maia Holmes added 10 points to go with eight rebounds.
“This win marked one of the most complete performances for our team this season,” said Cate coach Laura Moore.
On Dec. 16, Cate put out another strong performance with a 49-36 win over Royal, with the Rams playing relentless defense and taking advantage of strong rebounding throughout the game.
Jimenez led the way with 18 points, six rebounds, and seven steals, while Junior Emerson Evans added in 12 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks.
Cate girl basketball is now 2-5 overall, and after taking a holiday break, the Rams will return to action early in the new year.
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ON THE ROAD
CVN cruises through France
Carpinterian Karen Ensign brought her copy of CVN along for an Azamara cruise in September, which began in Barcelona and traveled up the eastern coast of France, along the Cote d’Azur, making stops in Marseille, Ajaccio, St. Tropez, Cannes and Nice. Ensign is pictured in St. Tropez, France, next to a statue of Brigitte Bardot.
“Shore excursions to the very charming towns of Saint Paul de Vence and Bormes-les-Mimosas, and a walking history tour of Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, were highlights,” Ensign told CVN.
CVN plays pickleball in Arizona
Longtime Carpinterian Diana Andonian packed her copy of CVN for a trip to the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona, where she competed in the National Pickleball Championship. Andonian competed in the 4.5, 70-74 division of both mixed and women’s doubles. “It’s the biggest tournament of the year with all the top players in the country and it’s a long road just to qualify to play,” Andonian told CVN.
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Kamil Abdul Nafeo has made his mark as one of Cate’s team leaders in assists.
Last arts faire of 2024
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The final Arts and Craft Faire of 2024 was held at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 7. With the Ukulele Jammers and Americana Cats playing live music, customers snagged those last-minute holiday gifts and checked out local artists and their talented creations.
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From left, Twila Goodrick, Lee Scheuermann and Becky Norton.
Colorful
painted by Danielle Bordenave, showcase Carpinteria and Santa Barbara’s surf and sun.
Eliza Hannan shows off her Baby’s First Christmas bib.
Crystal Hollis sells snow globes and other glass art.
