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The carat drive-thru and received a full scholarship to attend ProtecEbbink eye a red ull was show brought out localCanalino and out-of-town collectors UC Santa Barbara, where she earned an Elementary School secMichaela Morrison, parliamentarian Mariana Esquivel, Chris Medina, Ivan Vargas and FFA Vice President Brenda Lemus. merland muscle car with Grand Masters third place and car fans eager toond-grade check outteacher this year’s of has t to his Soniacrop Aguila been Elementary Teaching Credential and a 2023 Rincon winner Michael Lane Buddy and Margo s Emerdecked-out automobiles, as photographed byClassic CVN master’s degree in Education. She would named Teacher of the Year by both CaliResults ogram, at their sides. photographer Robinfornia Karlsson. begin teaching in the Carpinteria Unified Association of Bilingual Education for. Rincon Brewery Pro RENTALS-FURNISHED 1. Parker Coffin Nn 2019, and – most recently – the National Asso- School District after graduating in 1998. 2. Jabe Swierkocki 3 bedroom, 2 bath • House near Linden. s workPHOTOS 3.KARLSSON Dimitri Poulos “Five-year-old me, who sat her dolls on ciation ofBY Bilingual Educators (NABE), Shared laundry. Available March - ROBIN May. $3900/ of Agri4. Cory Arrambide month. out histhe om the sofa and pretended to for her work advocating public 30 Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath ocean front fully U12 Gremlins District be a teacher, would be very forcondo. bilingual students and 1. DominicFarmers ildland Carpinteria furnished High School’s of America Gated parking, washer-dryer inFuture Arce e medic proud,” she told CVN, 2. Maddox Keet unit.their VALENTINES SPECIAL WEEKLY RATE $1900 families. national a-Sum3. Koby Wachter plus fees now through the end of February. (FFA) sold a record number ofjoy,” tri-tip dinners at its annual saying her recognition is “My heart is full of nesday, 4. Oakley Souder O 2 bedroom, 2 bath lovely condo near Cravens Castorino est ser“proof that anything in life Aguila said to Seahouse CVN condo ofwith her 5. Ronin ong march • Beautifully decorated drive-thru BBQLane last Saturday, 338 meals sold. in an is possible.” with recognition. gourmet kitchen. Available 15“I February am very CARPINTERIA U14 Boys ocal fire demand May 15• $4500/month 1. Aiden Albada both.” Each meal comes tri-tip, beans, salad, rice and salsa, Now, Aguila is imVol. 29, No. 26 proudwith of my accomplish2. Joey Penueta tion ion, in to 3. Beckett mensely proud of her work Leah Wagner,The Realtor •path Kim Fly, Realtor March 16 - 22, 2023 ments. to where Coastal View News • Tel: (805) 684-4428 Thursday, April 6,Mechtenberg 2023  15 raining meant to feed four-five at $60 a meal. ools. 4. Aiden Mcdermott The money helps Debbie Murphy, Brokerpeople • Rebecca Griffin, Realtor ’s EMS as a bilingual instructor, coastalview.com I am was not 5. Sean Mccleery Heidi &now Jim Michener, Vacation Hostseasy.” nitiated ts own 6. Hawk Modicette and helps her students Aguila currently a FFA students attend the isstate of California’s FFA conference, e put in 805-684-4101dual-lan- U17 Juniors Demand Coastal View News • Carpinteria, second-grade California Coastal View News • Tel: (805) 684-4428 Thursday, March 23, 2023  13 d base” become not only bilingual, murphykingrealestate.com Lopez. Ziets into led by FFA Director engrecent but “biliterate and biculguageSalvador immersion teacher 1.2. Jak Jack Zoltan ce EMS Real Estate Sales•Rental Housing•Property Management chool in 3. Sean Stepan Rentals•NotaryElementary Services tural as well,” she said. In at Vacation Canalino Kaplan conquers 4. Koa Modicette Kilimanjaro 7 ut athree lot re her classroom at Canalino, School, where she has 5. River Huhn id. Bull Malia Llagan 6. Luc Doering she hangs a poster reading: served as anineducator for ding ol the staff JON OTSUKI competed Open –Canalino teacher ning in Wahines “Ser bilingüe es un superthe last 25Longboard. years, portions Get social with teaching us! $25 1. Jessie Engel kindergarten, first and 2. Luella Pace Sonia Aguila poder. Being bilingual is Canalino Elementary School instructor Sonia Aguila was named Teacher raining. nts and for his 3. Madyson Stone $35 a super power!” She told of the Year by the National Association of Bilingual Educators. second grade. Aguila also 4. Izzy Scott as well to conCVN sheBYfinds it “rewarding” toABOVE, be part Jill Castro, left, assistedHigh the district with creating the Dual 5. Rebecca Jamgocian rtment. Members of Carpinteria School’s Future Farmers America program BELOW, Cody Schwasnick brought BY RYAN P. CRUZ •of PHOTOS ROSANA SWING fnt,Moms 6. Eloise Grewe Bull Brian Bull, the 2022 Carpinteria Summerland Firefighter of the Year, has country at the NABE conference from nization that represents bilingual and her students’ journeys to bilingualism. Language program, serving flowers during the car Immersion show, raising money for theofpopular animaland Michael Avery show off his 1959 Chevrolet pickup truck to been with the department since 2019. He assisted thesold department in Padresthe zed It’s the heart of the winter sports season, blocked 23 shots in the“Carpinteria two games. Feb. 21 to Feb. 23 in Portland, Oregon. multilingual students, and bilingual and Open Mens Unified District, 1971 asback its from chair and writing theOtsuki Plannext Maestro ganized rebuilding its EMS program. focused program, Martinez, Yohann DavidSchool Castro’s Chevy Stepside. the show. with studentsincluding theirfrom holiday left, breaks Clover day, the Warriors returned Garcia, to Ox1.The Pete Mussio tudents NABE is a national professional orga- dual language education professionals. fi ghters and staff, for theadvisor program. and teams scrambling for a spot in the playoffs, nard determined to recover fromits the two lossesstudents, and families are 2. Tyler Chiarappa Badillo, Chris Medina, Sal Lopez, Oscar Ramirez and Penny Wrought. riority said he enjoys working in a small town ht their Colin Anderson and the Carpinteria girls water polo squadin had on3.Barbara, Friday – and but most importantly, Carpinteria pa so proud of Sonia’s amazing accomplishAguila was born Santa Coastal View News • Tel: (805)KARLSSON 684-4428 12  Thursday, June 22, 2023 Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California Community is “All me as a like Carpinteria where “citizens know 4. Brandon Benjamin an especially busy week with five matches in would find the missing piece to its offensive In for Carp Kids” 8 phrases d wild- who you are.” He also said he enjoys ments,” Canalino Principal Jamie Persoon 5. Colin Schildhauer moved to Mexico was five three days. But the Warriors were ablewhen to comeshewoes that sawyears only two goals in the two previLuciana Forti, the Animal Medical Clinic’s newest veterinarian, lived in Carpinteria Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group cene by workingImre 6. Vinny Leonelli with the people within his deStudents and their families march from Canalino Elementary School to Linden Avenue at noon on Wednesday, April 5. Patterson out with three winsand and an unblemishedto 2-0California ous games. when nment ” of and said in a press release. She said Aguila old, returned Carpinteria more than 20 years ago and has returned to take on this role. partment, who make the job worthwhile. Citrus Coast League record heading into the “That piece is named Giulia Piccoletti,” said in Open Womens es” forest not only serves parents and students as – to “The job can be strenuous but the she was 11. Once she returned, final stretch of the season. CarpinteriaAguila coach Jon Otsuki. Do You Have a Family Member 1. Maddie Malmsten people you work with really make it The busy week started with a Thursday home On Saturday, the sophomore standout scored an instructor, but also, “facilitates English said she “only knew how to2. count to ten Sara Taylor eria and with his enjoyable,” he said. “It really is a great with Memory Problems? game against league rival Santa Paula, which nine of the Warriors' 15 goals in back-to-back 3. Ashley Fagerstedt , but he department.” Advisory Committee meetings, in English.” relationship with the(8-3)Learner was the Warriors’ second CitrusHer Coast League wins against Malibu and Thousand Oaks 4. Rachel Tominaga You Are NotBYAlone - We Can Help. PHOTOS ROBIN KARLSSON game of the language year after defeating Nordhoff 5-3 (7-4). 5. Makenzie didn’t improve much in sec- supports culturally relevant instruction ents in in early December. Malibu, Piccoletti scored five goals, 6.Against Rose Johnson Locals gathered for Carpinteria’s second annual Pride event – held to celebrate and events for students and families ondary sheLeague said, breaking down Carpinteria continued school, its Citrus Coast including three in the first quarter that helped “Come and Learn Caregiver Tips &– atTools” ere from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community the Masters domination with a defensive show times at Carpin-throughout the Warriors build a 6-2 lead going into halftime. and hosts a radio show in Santa Barbara, crying several high Carpinteria Community Library and Seaside Park on Saturday, June 17. Between live ® 1. Javiblocked Moreno 12 shots in the net and set up pinteria 12SHOP teria Community Pool, holding the visiting Otsuki MEETINGS 1st & 3rd music, arts View and crafts, drag performances and684-4428 vendors selling baked goods, crocheted  Thursday, March 16, 2023 Coastal Viewhelping News •parents Carpinteria, California Coastal News • Tel: (805) Thursday, March 16, 2023  13 in how to best support 2. Nate Winkles school because she didn’t understand NOW FOR Cardinals to just one goal in a 15-1 victory. At three goals in the first game; Nemetz added a items and handmade jewelry, the day was packed full of colorful Carpinteria fun. a new phase of experiencing her dream ry and Past Carpinterians of the Year attend Saturday’s gala, including, from left, Choose 3. Daniel Wachter Wednesdays, 2-4pm seven Warriors scored in Marybeth the win. Carty (2001),pair ofWelty goals(2004), and Isaac added a solo goal in the Carpinteria’s Taylor Classen scored a pair of goals in the “I love the Women march from athe 3-Course Menu… Mike least Lazaro (1996), Beth Cox (2020), John David their students.” language. YOUR career in the city she loved as a young 4. Sean O’toole for change 12 The Warriors started slow (2021), in the first quarter, 8-3 win over the Sharks. Powdrell (2014), Paul Wright (2016), Fred Lemere (1980), Curtis Lopez (2018), Åsa Olsson (2017), Clyde Freeman Donna Lemere (1999) and Karen Graf (2009). win over Santa Paula. at leastVALENTINE! Rizzo As “I Aguila adult. Faith Lutheran Church ~ Vallecito Place at Ogan Road 3 - C O U R but S E eventually V A1 LAppetizer E Ntook T Iwas N E 'determined S PofR their I X Fstrong I XtoE succeed,” M E5.6.The NDennis UfinalBornemas advantage match of the day wasTeacher a rematch of the Year, Aguila will city, I love the Parker no and She has now been working at the Andefense to convert transition opportunities against Thousand Oaks. Carpinteria wasbilingual able to Questions? 805-881-3390 • carpcaregivers1@gmail.com represent instructors across the said,on eventually graduating as salutatorito score. Star sophomore Giulia Piccoletti findefeat the Lancers 10-7 in the previous matchup imal Medical Clinic for about a month, Grand Masters 1 Entreé walkout, Expires 3/31/23 community.” ished with six goals, while Lilli Nemetz scored in29, and this matchup was just as Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California 1.mid-December, Britt Merrick 12  Thursday, June 2023 and Forti said she has been able to reBritt Merrick, right, coached two of the U17 competitors. incipal three and Taylor Classen had two. Kate Isaac, competitive with both teams heading into the 2. Jacob Nesheim 1 Dessert –Luciana Forti connect with many old friends and has

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3. Mike Lane tied 4-4. fourth quarter 4.InBromi Krockquarter, Piccoletti suffered an the third 5. Greg Venable inadvertent elbow to the mouth and had to 6. Tyler Turner be taken out of the game, but the sophomore With the win,toasted Carpinteria now 2-0crumble, in thecitrus returned in the fourth quarter to take over with roasted sweet beets, baby arugula, pecans andisgoat cheese Legends vinaigrette Citrus Coast League. The Warriors have two three straight goals to clinch the win for the 1. Tony Degroot Warriors track & field hosted Hueneme at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium for a dual meet to open up the Citrus more league matches this season, including a Warriors, 7-4. 2. Dana McCorkle Coast League season. The Warriors boys and girls both won the team competition on the day, with the Carpinteria lobster stock,rematch sherry, sweet bacon, potatoes atcorn, Santa Paula on and Jan.lobster 30. garnish to Piccoletti’s four goals was Ben3.Adding Andy Smalley athletes setting an amazing 70 personal records throughout the competition. Sophomore Olgha Mbarka (pictured floated into fifth place in the girls junior varsity long jump with a distance of 11’4.5’’. See more on page 23. After beating Santa Paula, the Warriors had nett with two goals and Classen with above) one goal. 4. Shawn Quien little time to prepare for a big tournament hosted Otsuki hadMcClintock 13 blocks and two assists in the win. 5. James ROSANA SWING 6.Carpinteria Jim Donahue by Oxnard over Friday and Saturday, which is now 10-6 overall and 2-0 in started with two tough matchups against higherleague play heading into next week’s matchup Legends local halibut �let sautéedopponents with lemon-caper butter sauce, smashed division Ventura (ranked #2 in�ngerling CIF-SSpotatoes, atSuper Channel Islands on Thursday, Jan. 19. broccolini 1. Dave Johnson Division 2) and Newbury Park. 2. Fred Wachter In both games Carpinteria showed a strong RIGHT, Erin Otsuki has proved 3. Bill Urbany with creamy ricotta and crispy sage but struggled to get going on defensive effort 4. Paul Mann to be a brick wall in front of the the offensive side, losing to Ventura (10-1) and + 15.00 5. Thomas Kunz net for the Warriors. Tender �let mignon, grilled Park with mushroom madeira-cream sauce, mashed potatoes, Newbury (6-1)Coastal and finishing the day 0-2. View News • Tel: (805) 684-4428 Thursday, April 20, 2023  11 6. Frank Morales

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July 20, 2023  Sin, Queen of the 805,Thursday, sings. Former Carpinteria resident Luciana RIGHT, Hutton Hazen, l Forti has returned as a veterinarian after Katie Goodman Madi Daly sell handmade leaving the city nearly 10 years ago, acto speak at Girls Inc. event cepting a position at the Animal Medical BELOW, From left, Haven Forner, Aja Forner and Ric Clinic on Casitas Pass Road. Solis-Herman show off their rainbow-colored sashes Originally from Brazil, Forti came to Carpinteria 23 years ago We to learn AreEnglish, Proud Supporters of Warrior Athletics and soon after began taking classes at UC ABOVE, Cyrus Castaneda, left, and organizer Daryanna Lancet sing along to a Santa Barbara (UCSB) commuting Locally Owned. Lic. # 375514 karaoke version of Bob Marley’s “Don’t Worry Aboutwhile a Thing.” May 11, 2023 from Carpinteria. Forti said she fell in From left, Casey, Gabriellove and David wear their “Lovepeople for all, all for withMolino-Dunn the city and met many love” T-shirts. who became like family. “I love the city, Lily Nuñoz love the community,” sheSaturday said. drag shows. BELOW, The library was Ipacked full of attendees for the While at UCSB, Forti was studying physical education, but said she knew it wasn’t her passion. “I always had a dream of being a vet, but I couldn’t afford it,” she told CVN. She would not begin pursuing her dream until many years later. In 2015, once she was able to afford the courses, Forti decided to enroll in veterinary 1. Remain in your vehicles. school in Brazil, at the age of 38. During her school breaks, she would fly back to 2. Bring ONLY accepted items & keep them Miami, Florida, to be with her husband together in your trunk where staff canwho still lived in the U.S. Coastal View News • Tel: (805) 684-4428PHOTOS BY Thursday, June 1, 2023  9 DEBRA HERRICK easily access them. Staff will NOT enterForti would spend several years ABOVE, Back row, from left: Eileen San Juan, 12, PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON RIGHT, studying to be a veterinarian, flying back From left, Chris, Damian and Sebastian Reed pitch dimes with Carpinteria’s Howard School parents and commuvehicleHernandez, cabin. Niko Sapp Jayden Dueñes, the 13, Itzayana 9, Jason and forth from Brazil to the U.S., before dad, Ryan. nity members grabbed gun their cowboy boots andwith hats a school walkout on Wednesday, April 5. Dozens of locals took in a Women’s March down Linden crochets Elementary andpart middle school students from Carpinteria protested violence finishing her degree and beginning her for the private school’s fundraiser and auction at Lions items to Avenue on Wednesday, March 8, organized by the group Women Martinez, 12; front row, from left: Yaretzi Hernandez, Park. This year’s western-themed gathering included a Longtime owner Janet Boyle retires after 30 years sell at technician work in Miami. In January Making Change in celebration of International Women’s Day. silent and live auction, a full bar and dinner from The Saturday’s June Van20, Wingerden Petra, buzz on the ride. 13, Nitzanit Hernandez, 16, Isaac Padilla, andand her granddaughter, 2022, Forti was offibumble cially abee licensed vetPeople of all ages joined with handmade signs and sunflowers, Food Liaison and a raffle for special prizes, offeringfor papop-up. BY JUN STARKEY “such a wonderful following” Carpinerinarian, and had to decide where she trons the chance to bid on destination sports much and the march was followed by a reception at the Lynda Fairly Brisa Martinez, 15. teria Cotton Co.,getaways, with nothing From left, Carpinteria Valley Museum of Hi memorabilia, date nights other funofitems. more than 30 years of operating moreand than word mouth. “This is a would begin her work. Carpinteria Arts Center. This is one of many events organized by After board president Dorothy Thielges and exec This year’s 2022 Junior Carpinterian of the Year finalists were, from left, Stephanie Ramirez Garcia, From left, this year’s auction was organized by committee members Holly Franke, Dayna Kelly, Leah owner surrounded by diamonds,” she said. “I sat down with my husband to deBrian Mootzruby cheers for the Cartys. Women Making Change during the month ofAldair. March, in celebra-Carpinteria Cotton Co., longtime Monica Adriana Delgado and Hugo Alvarado Carmona marketplace despite the rain, wind and sno Janet Boyle has relinquished ownership The store has never had a social media Harding and Elise Guelich. cide, and I knew I wanted to come back,” tion of Women’s History Month. RIGHT, Jack Niederpruem, center, played Cat in the of her beloved store to Clare Swan, a re- or an online store, only a telephone and much lower turnout last week due to the ro Women Making Change is in its second year of organizingtail pillar in her own right, as the owner paper sales receipts. “There’s nothing like she said. the museum’s three new volunteers to intr Wade Theodore Prather was born at Hat, entertaining with Isla and Sienna Naughter. local events, and the full schedule of this month’s events is avail-of Clare Swan Clothing and Travel in Cotton Co. anywhere, and anyone who Forti’s love for the city brought her marketplace is scheduled for March 25. Le Montecito. comes to Carpinteria comes here.” Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on May able at thealcazar.org/women-making-change or on the group’s “As we glimpse mortality, we often back, she told CVN, and now she begins Though she plans on keeping the iconFacebook page. start feeling that perhaps it is time to re- ic name and logo of the store, Swan plans

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limit 5 gallons liquid maximum per visit Submit news 28, 2023, to Allie and Garrett Prather of Hernandez and Isaac Padilla LEFT, Nitzanit Batteries • Oil Filters Ventura. He arrived at 8 pounds, itemstheonline atCare award to Stan Don Risdon, left, presents Risdon Auto Zhubrakand and From3 ounces left, Bill Pitruzzelli and his son Stephen rolled up in their assess or reinvent ourselves,” Boyle said to revamp the interior in the near future, of her decision to retire. with a new paint job and furniture. She Swan has lived in Carpinteria for 23 also hopes to increase the store’s hours of years, but spent the majority of her life operation, though this is dependent on working in retail busithe hiring of additional nesses, with roots in travemployees. el as well. She has owned Boyle said Swan’s revand operated Clare Swan erence for the store’s hisClothing and Travel in tory was a major selling Montecito since 1996, and point for her. “From the has become one of the last get-go we were on the travel accessory retailers same page,” Boyle told Isaac Menitas serves up fries. in the area. She officially CVN. “(It was) a truly From left, librarians Eric Castro, Jena Jenkins and Jody Thomas attended Saturday’s took over Carpinteria win-win situation for us celebration. Cotton Co. on May 1. both, and a totally seam“This store is very unless transition.” intimidating,” Swan said. Now that she has enRecycle In the first few weeks of tered retirement, Boyle Hoedown took place at Lions Park in Carpinteria. used oil Lyn and Jack Griffin The Howard her taking over, Swan said she plans to enjoy said people were incredmore of her hobbies, such Boyle ibly welcoming as gardening, ABOVE,towards From left, Carie–Janet Smith, Åsa Olsson and cooking Ingrid Bostrom lead the Women’s March down her, and expressed a sense Linden Avenue on Wednesday, Marchand 8. knitting, and looks of pride in having her join the business forward to supporting her husband in community. “I’ve lived in this town but his own endeavors. However, Boyle said I haven’t worked in this town,” she said. she would miss the daily connections “They’re with me here in Carpinteria.” with customers and friends, as well as Lyn and Jack Griffin KARLSSON The store is located on Wullbrandt the creative outlet the store offered her. Way, only a dozen or so feet from the “The Cotton Co. was a creative outlet Longtime owner of Carpinteria Cotton Co. Janet Boyle, left, has retired historical “World’s Safest Beach” mural that I will truly miss,” she said. “I really and sold her store to Carpinteria resident and business owner Clare painted by the artist John Wullbrandt. enjoyed coming up with seasonal dis- Swan, right. For 30 years, Carpinteria Cotton Co. has plays and colorful coordinated outfits, offered a curated range of cotton-based dressing ourselves can be such fun… I clothing and accessories, including shirts, personally have always loved the coastal pants, dresses, hats and bags. The store’s casual vibe, and that look is especially relprimary market is older women, with evant in a beach town like Carpinteria.” loose and comfortable fabrics made of Carpinteria Cotton Co. is located at long-lasting and sustainable material. 5025 Wullbrandt Way, and is open from 11 From left,created Melanie Klein, Anita Betancourt and Jennifer Hansen check in attendees. Swan told CVN that Boyle a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

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and 20.25 inches long. His grandparents 1956 Porsche Speedster. are Mike and Sandi Prather of Carpinteria “As we glimpse CVN reader Candi Burquez snapped this photo of a local forest crew from the Coastland shop and Bob and Lori Skiba of Ventura. mortality, we centers on Los local Padres National Forest Service – from left, Brad Christensen, Ella Schultz, Kyler often start students Kiech, Jose Vasquez, Justin Shuman and Dylan Miller – clearing out brush on the feeling that Franklin Trail. “Not only do they get great ﬁreSteph in, but they do an amazing Menera checks out the festivities with bearded dragon Mushu. perhaps it is •• KEEP ITEMS SEPARATED •• training job of clearing our trail on a regular basis. I thought it was a great picture, and that ABOVE, Carpinteria junior Wes Chung finished time to reassess it was newsworthy,” Burquez told CVN. CARPINTERIA CITY HALL in the top 10 in the Lucia 110 Lopez,meter left, and hurdles. Rosalee Campos excitedly swing their priz or reinvent Senior Ivan Vargas passes off the drive-thru BBQ meal. FFA Treasurer Oscar Ramirez bags the meals, as the smell of BBQ wafts through the air. 5775 Carpinteria Avenue ourselves.” LEFT, Senior Ainslee Alexander qualified for his 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.

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the CIF Finals in the triple jump and pole vault, where she tied for first place with a height of 9’3’’.

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Brisa CIFleft: Southern SectionWilding Division 4releases Track nearly matched her personal records second singlein the long jump and triple jump; and and Field Prelims with over Martinez, 15, on Saturday, 120Eileen schoolsSan representing 30 leagues from junior Lela Roberts narrowly missed her across Southern California competing for personal record with a time of 17.83 in Juan, 12, a spot in the upcoming May 13 CIF Finals. the 100 hurdles, while junior Mika Muland Eduardo The event went off without a hitch, with likin broke her personal record in the Annie Sly playfully swings a sword she won at one of the festival booths. Alex Ortiz, Brock and Matthew Rodriguezin speed giant slide. more thanSven 100 volunteers pitching to down 300thehurdles with a time of 53.46. Cumplido, 13.

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Obituary Thank you for your gift of $7250 that will be used towards the replacement of the carpet in the Lodge. Lions Park and Lions Club, working hand in hand, to provide a beautiful community building and outdoor recreational area on Casitas Pass Road. From low cost, affordable weddings to church picnics, Lions Park is a nonprofit venue whose gates are open to residents and visitors from Carpinteria and beyond when private events aren’t being held. The members of Carpinteria Lions Club give, without charge, their time, talent, energy and devotion to the park and the lodge for the benefit of the public. Thanks to each and every one of you.

Anita Arellanes Leski 12/05/1945 – 12/15/2023

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Anita Louise Arellanes Leski – a descendent of Sgt. Pablo Antonio Cota, one of the original soldiers at the Santa Barbara Presidio – passed away on Dec. 15 at the age of 78. Anita was born on Dec. 5, 1945, to Henry Sr. and Mary Louise Arellanes in Santa Barbara, Calif. Anita attended Dolores School, Bishop Garcia Diego High School, San Marcos High School and Santa Barbara City College. Anita described her childhood as being surrounded with kindness, love, laughter, music, dancing and family gatherings. With the same strong work ethic as her parents, Anita was a valued employee with Chevron Standard Oil, Varo Engineering, Delco Engineering, the city of Santa Barbara’s City Clerk’s office, the Santa Barbara Planning Commission and Sandpiper Village in Carpinteria. Anita enjoyed her role as a member of Fess Parker’s concierge team at his renowned Red Lion Resort. Anita was a proud and devoted mother to her daughter Denita and son Anden from her marriage to Dennis Leski. She raised her children in Carpinteria, close to family and friends. While her children were in school, Anita was active in Mt. Carmel School’s Parent Guild and the Parent Support Group at Carpinteria

High School. She had headed her department’s sales for the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days and worked on the American Heart Association Heart Walk. As an eighth generation Santa Barbaran, protecting and showcasing historic Santa Barbara was important to Anita. She was active in the Pearl Chase Society, a member of Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126, and Native Daughters of the Golden West. After a lifetime of taking part in Santa Barbara’s Fiesta activities, in 1999 Anita portrayed the patron Saint Barbara for the 75th Old Spanish Days Fiesta Celebration. As Saint Barbara, she appeared in El Desfile Historico’s parade, at Fiesta Pequena and at Las Noches de Ronda, wearing the saint’s traditional white gown and scarlet robe, with a gold crown. Anita was a great dancer whether at a party or when a favorite song came on the radio. Many happy memories were created during vacations to Hawaii, and visits to Anden in Arizona and Denita in Washington. Later in life, she delighted in her role as Nana to her granddaughters, who shared her love of dancing and time at the beach. Anita is survived by her daughter Denita Leski (Jane) of Shoreline, Washington; her son Anden Leski (Jessica) of Scottsdale, Arizona; her grandchildren Anne, Kate, Mary and June; her dear friend and sister-in-law Pat Arellanes; and many close godchildren, nieces, cousins and friends. Anita was preceded in death by her parents Henry Arellanes Sr., Mary Louise Cota Arellanes, and brother Henry Arellanes Jr. The family would like to thank the staff at GranVida Senior Living in Carpinteria and Belmont Village in Scottsdale for assisting with Anita’s care. On Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, services and burial are scheduled for 11 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara, Calif. A memorial gathering for Anita will be held at Harry’s Plaza Cafe in Santa Barbara as well. Please RSVP at denita447@gmail.com or (206) 849-7665.

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I have contacted the city previously about this matter. Steps were taken to leave the lights on during the day. I appreciate the effort very much, but unfortunately, the illumination is subpar and it’s still very dark under the freeway during the day. Today, riding my bike,

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VIEWPOINT The SMART approach to New Year’s resolutions BY VALARIE GARDNER

The year 2024 is almost here, and it’s that time when so many of us make resolutions for the new year. Even with the best of intentions, scores of us fall short on reaching those goals. What can we do to stick to those resolutions throughout the year and beyond? It starts with a SMART approach. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented, Realistic and TimeBound. When our intentions align with these criteria, we increase our chances of achieving goals in the long term. Specific. One of the more popular New Year’s resolutions is to get healthier in the upcoming year. That might include finding ways to reduce stress, increase workouts, improve sleep and lose weight. However, the majority of us lose our steam by the time we hit February or March. Why? A “get healthier” goal isn’t specific enough. The more specific we are with our resolutions, the better we set ourselves up for success. Instead, ask yourself what you want to accomplish. For example, do you have medical issues that would be lessened by weight and lifestyle changes? Would you like to see lower LDL cholesterol levels? Is your goal to improve the quality of your

sleep? Give some thought to what specific changes you want to experience. Measurable. A big mistake we often make is that our resolutions are not measurable. We need them to be quantifiable so we will know when we’ve accomplished what we set out to do. When you adopt a healthier lifestyle, find ways to measure that go beyond a scale. Maybe you lower your markers for Type 2 diabetes or can walk longer distances. Action-Oriented. Goals are easier to achieve when broken down into small, incremental steps. It is the accumulation of those actions that bring us closer to our intended result. Perhaps that means you use a mindful meditation app each morning for 10 minutes, add two cups of vegetables to your daily intake or use a walking app to track 10,000 steps each day. Realistic. Countless New Year’s resolutions do not get accomplished because they’re not realistic in the first place. If you’ve never run a mile in your life, perhaps a goal to run a marathon is not reasonable. It’s possible! Just not probable. Why not start with one mile? Or set a year-end goal to run a 5k? Remember to keep it real. Time-Bound. It’s common to give

Countless New Year’s resolutions do not get accomplished because they’re not realistic in the first place. If you’ve never run a mile in your life, perhaps a goal to run a marathon is not reasonable. It’s possible! Just not probable. up on a resolution when we don’t see results quickly. Some of us tell ourselves that we’ve “failed” if we don’t see much progress after a few weeks. Give yourself a reasonable amount of time – let’s say three months – to see some movement in the right direction. This way, if your goals weren’t realistic or specific enough in the first place, you’ll give yourself a chance to re-adjust and reassess. Don’t Forget… New habits don’t form overnight. Research shows it takes a few weeks to eight months for new habits to form, depending on multiple factors. There’s no need to lose hope! Stick with it and eventually, those good habits will feel like second nature. Strive for progress, not perfection. We know that “perfection” is an impossible goal, so focus on forward movement

instead. Don’t be thrown off by a “bad” day – just get back on the horse. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, be your own good friend. Unfortunately, most of us are our own worst critics. When we speak to ourselves in a harsh, cutting voice, we feel easily defeated. We think it motivates us, but in reality, it just brings us down. Imagine you’re talking with a supportive, close friend when you talk to yourself. It just might make a positive difference! Valarie Gardner is a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate in a private practice, under the supervision of Dr. Anat Cohen (PSY15800). She sees clients via Telehealth and her work focuses on family relationships, trauma, parenting, and couples’ counseling. She can be reached at (310) 961-9076 or online at ReframePsychologyGroup.com.

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Reports from the Reports fromCounty the Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Sheriff’s Ofﬁce COASTAL BUREAU OPERATIONS • DEC 10 – 16 COASTAL BUREAU OPERATIONS

1104 hrs / Incident / 5900 block Birch Street

UnknownMay suspect(s) Sunday, 17 used an unknown item dent the victim’s vehicle. There 9:54 to a.m. / Unregistered Firearm / are currently no suspects or witnesses. 1400 block Sterling Avenue

Deputies responded to a call about a Monday, Dec. 11a man who reportfirearm and contacted 1158 hrs an / Incident / 3300Kimber block 1911 edly had unregistered Foothill firearm inRoad his possession. The firearm was Deputies responded to a domestic taken from the man and secured into the incident at the polo fields. Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property department for safekeeping.

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11:44hrs a.m./ Incident / Misdemeanor Hit 101 and 0133 / Highway Run / 6500 block Rincon Road and Reynolds Avenue

Deputies to a misdemeanor A car wasresponded heading southbound in the hit and run call, but mentioned area at overthe 100male mph.subject Depuﬂed attempted the scene to traveling southbound ties catch the vehicle andon a Rincon Road.was Theinitiated man continued southbrief pursuit near Seaward bound on theHighway northbound of Avenue and 101.off-ramp California Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies Highway Patrol took over the pursuit checked the area and were to and eventually recovered theunable vehicle, locate the subject. although no suspects were apprehended.

2:12 p.m. / Narcotics / 4600 block Friday, Dec. 15 Carpinteria Avenue 1853 hrs / Incident / 5200 block Deputies responded to narcotic activity Carpinteria Avenue

and contacted a woman who had two outA store employee stated two suspects standing warrants: one out of Hermosa were complaining about the price of beer Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.

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Step into Sade Turkish Coffee & Delights customer-centric roles. I’ve honed a strong work ethic paired with hospitality skills that enable me to provide exceptional service under any circumstances. The pandemic was not part of the plan and initially posed a signiﬁcant hurdle for my new venture. However, my belief in the excellence of our products and the strength of our customer relationships carried us through. These two pillars – product quality and customer service – are fundamental to any business’s success, and they have been the foundation of my approach to overcoming the challenges we faced.

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What would you most like customers to know about your business? At Sade, we offer more than just a coﬀee shop – it’s an immersive experience of authentic, unique tastes and warm Turkish hospitality. We take pride in our inviting atmosphere and quality offerings, from our signature Turkish coﬀee and baklava to a delightful Turkish breakfast. Our goal is to share Turkey’s joy and cultural richness with our guests, making each visit a memorable journey into the heart of our traditions.

Ali Uzuntepe serves a taste of Turkey via robust coffee and traditional delights at his 4189 Carpinteria Ave. cafe. First-time customers can anticipate a surprising presentation of the coﬀees that seems to defy gravity. Uzuntepe, with a demeanor as delightful as the treats, met with CVN last week to discuss his business and background. CVN: You started your business in 2019 and faced the remarkable challenge of growing a brand-new business in food service during a pandemic. What helped you to persevere?

What products are available for wholesale? How can people contact you to make arrangements for wholesale? BEST BAGELS SINCE 1996 • PRE-ORDER bagels 805-319-0155 For wholesale inquiries, we offer a Ali Uzuntepe: My commitment to cus- selection that includes baklava with tomer relationships and the quality of pistachio, baklava with walnuts and our products anchored me through this Su Böregi as a savory option. Detailed period. I built my entire career around information on our products is available

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For Carpinteria, 2023 was the year of odd – and strong – weather, dog park debates January 19 - 25, 2023 and displays of civic pride. coastalview.com In January, February, March and December, the county was rocked by heavy storms. In March, Carpinteria saw a rare tornado, which damaged 26 residences at Sandpiper Mobile Home Park. In January, 24-year Carpinteria civil servant Dave Durflinger announced he would A look at the County Housing retire from his position as city manager; in December, Assistant City Manager Michael Element 4 Ramirez stepped into Durflinger’s shoes. KARLSSON The Centers for Disease Control marked the formal end of the Covid-19 public Summerland health emergency in May, but the number of reported cases continues to rise globally. Vol. 29, No. 17: The January storm brought surf sailing over the train Elemen itsat doors The number of new cases jumped by 52% between Nov. 20 and Dec. 17, compared tracks; the tracks between Goleta and San Luis Obispo were opens closed for PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLS to the previous 28-day reporting period. Only 45% of countries reported Covid-19 least 10 days to repair the area from the storm. The newly constructed Summerland Elementary School opene 5 for the first official day of class, after nearly two years of constr numbers to the World Health Organization during this period; the U.S. is not included Summerland Elementary went under construction in 2021 to re on-site classrooms, an office, a playground, library and multi-purp among those. Vol.obligation 29, bond. No.Students 18:in Summerland The relocated to U general school year. Carpinteria also saw fierce discussion about its future. City discussions over where city Carpinteria The schoolof welcomed all 51 of its students, and eight staff mem and students Bridgford enjoyed thetakes day exploring the new grounds, includ to put an off-leash dog park and how to solve Carpinteria’s housing problems sparked school of the ocean and hillside.board Some students also ate ice-cream along and Santa Barbara seat 12 charge and de-facto principal of the school. strong arguments. Many letters in Coastal View News’ November and December County launched issues argued over the development of the bluffs – a surefire hot topic awaiting us into recovery mode in 2024. following the early PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON No one knows exactly what 2024 holds, but one thing is certain: Carpinterians January storms, have a strong sense of pride in their community, and they will fight for their right to The newly constructed Summerland Elementary School opened its doorswhich to students on Thursday, Jan brought shape the valley’s future. 5 for the first official day of class, after nearly two years of construction. debris right to Happy holidays, Carpinteria, and may your 2024 be bright. Summerland Elementary went under construction in 2021 four portable classrooms with CVN to replace theCarpinteria’s Full Service Plum beach –– CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence on-site classrooms, an office, a playground, library and multi-purpose room, using funds from the Measure 805-684-06 doorstep,STEWART’S shaped 10%2021-22 DISCOUNT U general obligation bond. Students in Summerland relocated to Carpinteria Main School for the DE-ROOTING Summerland the city’s berm into & PLUMBING school year. School reopens 13 a cliff-like structure The school welcomed all 51 of its students, and eight staff members, back to the campus oninThursday Kindergarten and first grade students Christina Villa’s back at the new Summerland Elementary School on Thur and significantly and students enjoyed the day exploring the new grounds, including a basketball court with a full view Summerland Elementary School eroded the of the ocean and hillside. Some students also ate ice-cream alongside Dr. Shannon the teacher in students line the Colson, newly constructed playground Carpinteria Creek. charge and de-facto principal of the school. equipment at the

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The city of Carpinteria and Santa Barbara County have launched into recovery mode following the early January storms, which brought debris right to Carpinteria’s beach doorstep, shaped the city’s berm into a cliff-like structure and signiﬁcantly eroded the Carpinteria Creek. Photographer Edwin Rodriguez Jr. grabbed some overhead shots of Carpinteria post-storm with his drone, capturing the aftermath of the storms in Carpinteria. See more storm coverage on pg. 9 and additional drone photos on pages 14-15.

Carpinteria weathers through intense storm, flooding

Warriors water polo keeps winning

Warriors water polo wins three games in three da BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

It’s the heart of the winter sports season, with students back from their holiday breaks and teams scrambling for a spot in the playoffs, and the Carpinteria girls water polo squad had an especially busy week with five matches in BRE#01383773 three days. But the Warriors were able to come out with three wins and an unblemished 2-0 Citrus Coast League record heading into the final stretch of the season. The busy week started with a Thursday home game against league rival Santa Paula, which was the Warriors’ second Citrus Coast League game of the year after defeating Nordhoff 5-3 in early December. Carpinteria continued its Citrus Coast League domination with a defensive show at Carpinteria Community Pool, holding the visiting Cardinals to just one goal in a 15-1 victory. At least seven Warriors scored in the win. The Warriors started slow in the first quarter, but eventually took advantage of their strong defense to convert on transition opportunities to score. Star sophomore Giulia Piccoletti finished with six goals, while Lilli Nemetz scored three and Taylor Classen had two. Kate Isaac, Francis Bennett, Monica Delgado and Devyn Clayton each added another goal in the victory, and goalie Erin Otsuki finished with nine blocks and four assists. With the win, Carpinteria is now 2-0 in the Citrus Coast League. The Warriors have two more league matches this season, including a rematch at Santa Paula on Jan. 30. After beating Santa Paula, the Warriors had little time to prepare for a big tournament hosted by Oxnard over Friday and Saturday, which started with two tough matchups against higherdivision opponents Ventura (ranked #2 in CIF-SS Division 2) and Newbury Park. In both games Carpinteria showed a strong defensive effort but struggled to get going on the offensive side, losing to Ventura (10-1) and Newbury Park (6-1) and finishing the day 0-2.

– CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey, on the January 2023 storms

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Otsuki blocked 23 shots in the two games. The next day, the Warriors returned to Oxnard determined to recover from the two losses on Friday – and most importantly, Carpinteria would find the missing piece to its offensive woes that saw only two goals in the two previous games. “That piece is named Giulia Piccoletti,” said Carpinteria coach Jon Otsuki. On Saturday, the sophomore standout scored nine of the Warriors' 15 goals in back-to-back wins against Malibu (8-3) and Thousand Oaks (7-4). Against Malibu, Piccoletti scored five goals, including three in the first quarter that helped the Warriors build a 6-2 lead going into halftime. Otsuki blocked 12 shots in the net and set up three goals in the first game; Nemetz added a pair of goals and Isaac added a solo goal in the 8-3 win over the Sharks. The final match of the day was a rematch against Thousand Oaks. Carpinteria was able to defeat the Lancers 10-7 in the previous matchup in mid-December, and this matchup was just as competitive with both teams heading into the fourth quarter tied 4-4. In the third quarter, Piccoletti suffered an inadvertent elbow to the mouth and had to be taken out of the game, but the sophomore returned in the fourth quarter to take over with three straight goals to clinch the win for the Warriors, 7-4. Adding to Piccoletti’s four goals was Bennett with two goals and Classen with one goal. Otsuki had 13 blocks and two assists in the win. Carpinteria is now 10-6 overall and 2-0 in league play heading into next week’s matchup at Channel Islands on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Carpinteria’s Taylor Classen scored a pair of goa win over Santa Paula.

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– CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, on the election of Monica Solórzano to the Carpinteria City Council

Warriors water polo wins three games in three days – CVN Sports Editor Ryan P. Cruz, on the Warriors’ water polo winning three games in the heart of winter sports season

Dog park debate roils Carpinteria – CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, on the El Carro off-leash dog park pilot program

RIGHT, Erin Otsuki has proved to be a brick wall in front of the net for the Warriors.

Halos & Pitchforks

A reader sends a halo to 11-year-old Linus Undurraga for saving the reader’s life during a car accident, when the reader’s car spun out of control after hydroplaning on the freeway in the rain. “Linus pulled this reader’s leg out from the accelerator after the reader was knocked unconscious and proceeded to call 911 once the vehicle came to a complete stop.”

“I worry about your being cold, Marty. You’ve given the shirt off your back over and over.”

A reader sends a halo to Branch Out Tree Care, who rescued a mama redtailed hawk that was tangled high in a tree, and to the Ojai Raptor Center who checked her over and brought her back the next day, reuniting her with two smaller red-tailed hawks.

A reader sends a pitchfork to mud. “Somebody, do something about this! Thank you.”

A reader sends a halo to Marty Mannion for being such a decent human.

A reader sends a halo to workers at Carpinteria State Beach. “I walk through there every day and can’t imagine what they have to put up with on a daily basis, so kudos to them!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the people who allow their children to play on the berm. “It’s not only unsafe; it undermines the reinforcement that the city is working hard (and spending a lot) to provide.”

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A reader sends a halo to Jodi and Jena at the Carpinteria Community Library for the ice cream social they held for volunteers. “You two are great. The game was so much fun. Thank you for all you do.”

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A reader sends a pitchfork to officials “who don’t stop the senseless street sweeping that is very noisy and making a bigger mess of the streets.”

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Not at El Carro: Parents urge council to look at other dog park locations – CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, on the public’s fight against an off-leash dog park at El Carro Park

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KARLSSON Vol. 29, No. 21: Francis Bennett fi Members of Cub Scouts Pack 50 fought to win in the annual Pinewood Derby Bull voted onFirefi Sunday, ghter of Feb. the 5. Year For9the decades-long tradition, scouts paint, sand and assemble their own pinewood cars and race against their Library hosts peers, competing Valentine craft day 13 for the coolest car and overall winner titles.

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– CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey, on longtime Carpinteria Planning Commissioner and sea-level rise awareness advocate John Callender stepping down from the commission after 15 years of service

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– CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, Ready, on the Carpinteria Farm, Hospitality and Residential Project filing set, go! its official application with the city of Carpinteria; the project would fill up 5885 Carpinteria Ave., the current spot of Tee Time Golf Range, on the bluffs.

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Members of Cub Scouts Pack 50 – including in front from left, Annie Green, Sawyer Carlson, Sam LeDoux, Cooper Clark, Hobie Gallup, Tate Mayer, and in back from left, Marin Bass and Crosby Bass – fought to win in the annual Pinewood Derby. For decades-long tradition, scouts paint, sand and assemble their own pinewood cars and race against their peers, competing for coolest car and overall winner titles. See more about the derby on pages 14 and 15.

Where’d all the refs go? – CVN Sports Editor Ryan P. Cruz, on treating local, overworked referees fairly

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together to create the image of a breaching humpback whale bursting from a sea of blue jeans, led by Daniel Dancer from Art For The Sky. Read about how this art project came to be on pages 14-15.

“Let someone else play that role”: Callender steps down from commission The Farm files formal application with city

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Vol. 29, No. 20: A whale of a good timecoastalview.com – over 700 local students and staff members from Canalino Elementary School and Carpinteria Family School came together in late January to create the image of a breaching humpback whale bursting from a sea of blue jeans, led by Daniel Dancer from Art for the Amadors launch Over Sky. 700 local students and staff members from Canalino Elementary School and Carpinteria Family School came

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– CVN Assistant Editor Martin Almanza, aJun 12-year Starkey, resident tell her their gutters had been torn off. of Sandpiper Mobile Home Park, was in “I got out, and there was debris on Carpinterian and Los Angeles County Captain his living room with his wife and young Fire everywhere,” she told CVN. “Both awchildren last Tuesday night when they nings got ripped off. Something went Bob George and his dog Shadow helping efforts in Our heard a loud bang – almost like a with car had rescue through our bedroom window. crashed into the wall. sheds were destroyed, and there was Turkey, following two earthquakes “Mydevastating wife was screaming,” he told heavy debris on the roof.” CVN, standing in his driveway and pointing to the only evidence a carport had once existed on the property: seven faint marks in the concrete, where the metal poles had once stood. “My kids were crying.” He said his family ran into the center of a nearby room and got down, and he had braced himself in the door jamb, when his other daughter ran out of her room. “Pa, we don’t have a roof,” she yelled. “What do you mean we don’t have a roof?” he recalled shouting back. The Almanza family home was one of more than two dozen residences struck by what the National Weather Service later confirmed was a weak tornado. The 75-mph tornado formed as a waterspout offshore before moving into the park and onto the Carpinteria Cemetery before vanishing; it tore up yards, roofs, carports and sheds in a few minutes’ time, leaving tens of thousands of dollars of damage for residents of the mobile home park located off Via Real. Part of the Almanzas’ roof and their carport had been tossed onto a neighboring home, they later discovered. The family covered their roof and other damaged areas with plastic, but at least part of the roof and the entire carport will have to be replaced, Martin told CVN. The family also cannot use their heater in the interim, for fear of starting a fire while the plastic remains. Residents in three other Sandpiper homes shared similar stories with CVN about the tornado that swept through the mobile home park on March 21. Of the 280 homes in the park, 26 were damaged by last week’s tornado, according to the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, located mainly along Pacific View Drive. Two doors down, Arturo Gonzalez said his family was also watching television in their living room when they saw items flying through the window and heard a loud noise – the sound of the Almanzas’ carport landing on their roof. “We didn’t know what was happening – I thought the roof was going to come off,” he told CVN. “I told the kids to get under the table. We heard the noise of window glass shattering.” A window in three-year-old Erica’s room was blown in, and 2x4 wooden piece punctured the side of the family’s house through the master bathroom – miraculously avoiding any plumbing pipes. Arturo told CVN it will cost an estimated $4,000 to fix the damage to the roof, with other estimates on the way. Jessica Gray, who lives next door to the Gonzalez family with her husband and two children, said she was at the gym when her 14-year-old son called to

She told CVN it will cost an estimated $11,500 to fix the damage to the roof and another $14,000 to replace the awnings and carport. Her sheds also need to be replaced. “It could’ve been so much worse,” she said. “All my patio furniture got sucked, and there are weird gouges where stuff hit (…) I’m hopeful insurance will cover.” Just up the street from the Grays and the Gonzalezs, Sandpiper resident Deniece White, who has lived in the park for 20 years, also lost her carport and sustained damage to the roof. She doesn’t have insurance, she told CVN, and hasn’t slept well since last week’s tornado. “The house shook,” she recalled. “It sounded like it lifted my roof up... like there was an explosion.” When she walked outside, she found the metal from her carport wrapped tightly around her car. White, who lives alone, said her neighbors – then the fire department – helped extract her car from the wreckage. “There are so many senior citizens in this park,” she said, adding that this week’s rain will show if her home has leaks in it. The tornado also hit the nearby Carpinteria Cemetery, and the greenhouses next door. While tornados in California are rare, they are not unheard of; California sees approximately seven per year, according to the National Weather Service. The last time a tornado caused an injury in Santa Barbara County was in December 1991. Members of the Sandpiper Mobile Homeowners Association launched a GoFundMe this week to help residents affected by the tornado. As of Tuesday, the association is also in the process of opening a Tornado Relief Fund Account through Montecito Bank & Trust. According to the association, replacing roofs in the park can cost around $11,500, carports $14,000 and windows $950. “Although many families have some insurance, unfortunately, the coverage is lacking, and deductibles are high. Even worse, there are a few families without insurance. Southern California is not Tornado territory, and yet, it happened and sadly left a whole lot of expensive repairs to deal with… devastating,” the organization said in the GoFundMe. The GoFundMe can be found at gofundme.com/f/sandpiper-tornadorelief-fund. Gray told CVN she is thankful the damage wasn’t worse. “Our whole yard was full of debris,” she said, explaining she lost one of her favorite olive trees. “I’m hopeful insurance will cover the damage.”

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– CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, on the petition to have the city stop moving rock and sand from local debris basins to the Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California Coastal View News • Tel: (805) 684-4428 Carpinteria Beach

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– CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, on the Carpinteria City Council’s disagrement From left, volunteer Joshua Neighbors and Habitat For Humanity staff with the Santa Barbara County Housing Element Part of the roof and carport from a near member Steven Moliterno prepare to transfer debris to a dumpster. COURTESY PHOTO

“We didn’t know what was happening – I thought the roof was going to come off (…) Starkey, I told the kids to – CVN Assistant Editor Jun get under the table.” on Carpinterian and immunologist Amber Kaplan’s seven-day trek –Arturo Gonzalez research up Mountain Kilimanjaro to raise money for cancer

Halos & Pitchforks A reader sends a halo to Tessa the mail carrier. “No words to explain how thankful I am to you for looking out for the kids walking home from school. Thank you for sticking up for my son.” A reader sends a halo to the gentleman who stopped his car when he saw a dollar bill drop out of the reader’s bag while they were walking. “He picked up the dollar and drove to deliver it to me with a friendly smile. I hope such a thoughtful deed follows you too.”

bring so much positivity to the entire experience for them.”

A reader sends a halo to the neighbors at Sandpiper and those who helped during Tuesday’s weather event. “Carp/Summerland Fire guys were amazing too! Thank you one and all. What a wonderful group of giving people, Carpinteria is one amazing town.” A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who stole their catalytic converter while their car was parked on Via Real. “The deputy who came said they aren’t even caring what kind of cars they take from.”

A reader sends a halo to the city of Carpinteria for its letter requesting that and SantaIngrid Barbara stand down , Åsa Olsson Bostrom leadwith the Women’s March down its support for the 173-unit apartment A reader sends a pitchfork to the peo, March 8. proposal on Bailard Avenue. “This is ple at the park not picking up after not a project that most Carpinterians their dogs. “Leash laws are barely want in our city.” imposed. It is impossible to watch your toddlers and dogs at the same A reader sends a halo to all the super time. Letting dogs run wild and use Carpinteria folk who shoveled the the park as a bathroom is not acceptwalkway at the beach. “You all de- able or welcome. serve a feather in your caps.” A reader sends a pitchfork for the A reader sends a halo to Tina at Uncle prices of new cars. “It appears that Chen’s for the complimentary chicken so many came without turn signals.” soup personally delivered to their car when the reader was sick. A reader sends a pitchfork to electric bike riders using the path between A reader sends a halo to the incredibly the State Park and Linden Avekind and patient folks that run the nue, for “speeding on their bikes, library bookstore. “My sons have alarming and endangering anyone been able to buy so many incredible walking on the path. Maybe we need books for their learning to read jour- barricades to prevent them from ney because of their amazing $1/inch using it at all.” rule. But halos mostly for how patient these volunteers are and for helping A reader sends a pitchfork to the male let my sons pay and do the math with driver for cutting the reader off on them. Thank you for understanding the freeway in the rain. “Yes, you’re the purpose of our library bookstore a little man who hides how small you trips and for helping enhance and are behind your fancy car.”

A 2x4 wooden board punctured the Gonzalez home during last week’s tornado.

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Vol. 29, No. 28: A 2x4 wooden board punctured the Gonzalez home at Sandpiper Mobile Home Park during the March tornado.

Rare Carpinteria tornado damages 26 residences at mobile home park

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Some debris and fallen trees remain on the property, crossing the property line between the nearby greenhouses and the Sandpiper Mobile Home Park.

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Jessica Gray shows CVN the damage to her sheds and carport.

Several mobile homes along Pacific View Drive were damaged; many saw heavy roof and carport damage.

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Vol. 29, No. 26: Dozens of locals took part in a Women’s March down Linden Avenue on Wednesday, March 8, organized by the group Women Making Change in celebration of International Women’s Day.

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A reader sends a halo to Don Risdon for giving the reader a ride home to retrieve her spare keys after she locked her keys in the car. “Love living in such a kind and caring community!” A reader sends a halo to the woman and her son who were tossing rocks in the creek. “How wonderful that you spend time outside together developing an appreciation for nature. Studies show that kids who spend time in nature benefit in many ways. Bravo for exploring your local community and paying no mind to grumps who discourage that type of fun, healthy, outdoor play.

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Vol. 29, No. 30: Elementary and middle school students from Carpinteria protest gun violence with a school walkout on Wednesday, April 5.

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A reader sends a pitchfork to the readiness in which the potholes around town have been fixed since the storms. “I didn’t realize our tax dollars moved this slow.” A reader sends a pitchfork to their NIMBY neighbors “who claim to Lily Nuñoz be Christian but apparently haven’t read their scripture regarding the Good Samaritan. You’d love to relegate homelessness to other streets in Carpinteria, but it exists here, and you need to examine whether you really do love the neighbor. What would Jesus do? Definitely not criminalize the poor and indigent in his community.”

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Vol. 29, No. 29: 2022 Carpinterians of the Year Gregg and Geri Ann Carty accept their title at the 64th annual Carpinteria Community Gala. While the award is customarily given to an individual, the Cartys are the fourth couple to receive the title since the award’s inception in 1958.

Carpinterians of the Year: Gregg and Geri Ann Carty

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Several Warriors track and field athletes meter; senior Erick Trejo also set a perset new personal records in Carpinteria’s sonal record with a 19.74 in the boys 110 three-team meet on a sunny Wednes- hurdles – just .04 behind the first-place – CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey, on the selection of Gregg latest day afternoon last week at Carpinteria finisher, Carlo Kim, from Cate. Valley Memorial Stadium. Despite the team loss, and sevand Geri Ann Carty as the 2022 Carpinterians of the Year While Cate took first place in the boys eral athletes not being available due competition with an overall team score to spring break, Carpinteria coach Van of 67, and Foothill Tech grabbed the top Latham said the three-team meet was spot in the girls team competition with 78 a great chance for the team’s younger KARLSSON points, the Warriors were able to improve athletes to get some experience. in their individual performances, with “It was a great meet for the Warrior three Carpinteria girls taking victories athletes who stayed in town for spring Cesar Campuzano cr rmer mayor and Carpinteria City Councilmember Gregg A. Carty and his wife Geri Ann Carty are the 2022 Carpinterians the Year, as announced on Saturday at the 64th annual Carpinteria Community Gala. The couple was chosen for their with new personal bests. break,” Latham said. “They gained finish line in the boy etimes of volunteerism and work in the Carpinteria community. While the award is customarily given to an individual,In the girls 100-meter hurdles, junior valuable experience against some qualWarriors break e Cartys are the fourth couple to receive the title since the award’s inception in 1958. See more about the galaLela on Roberts tookrecords first place with a new ity athletes from both Cate and Foothill personal Vol. 29, No. 31: seconds. TeamsInfrom over 30 h ges 12-15. personal record of 17.78 the Tech.” schools across Southern California triple jump, sophomore Averi Alexander Freshman Josiah Gonzales set a grabbed spot with a new careerSchool personal record in the boys frosh/soph camethetotopCarpinteria High for best leap of 32’10.75’’. And Cup in the on discus, the annual Russel April100-meter 15, withsprint; sophomores Ignacio junior Danna Mora won the event with a Maya-Prado and Micah Gonzales athletic powerhouses like Sierra Canyon personal record of 86’11’’ – nearly three both set personal records in the frosh/ and Oaks Christian going toe-to-toe with feet farther than the second-place toss soph 200 meters; and at least a dozen – CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey, local schools like Carpinteria, Cate and set new records among of 84’. other Warriors on the brief trespassing of two unknown individuals on For the boys above, events, Carpinteria senior all events Fillmore; Ainslee Alexander sails(varsity, junior varsity, and Ainslee Alexander sails over the pole vault, placing third Israel Samaguey tookvault. the only individual frosh/soph). school district property on Thursday, April 13 over in the the 103rdpole Russell Cup; earlier in the week, she broke ROSANA SWING win the for school the Warriors witha avault newofpersonal Carpinteria will return to Citrus record with 10’1’’ against Channel Islands. joined hundreds of athletes record of 9’Alexander in the pole vault. Senior Chris participating Coast League competition on Thursday the 103rd Russell Cup at record the Carpinteria Memorial Cejainset a new personal with Valley a with a meet at Nordhoff High School. Stadium on Saturday, with athletic powerhouses like Sierra second-place finish of 54.88 in the 400

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A reader sends a halo to Carpinteria books. I requested a book that wasn’t ladies. “What would we do without available in their database. They you! From driving the fundraisers to purchased it and followed up until steering the rotary clubs to hosting I received it, the first time Amazon events and everything in between. failed to be delivered to my address. You all know who you are! Without The library cancelled the order and the Carp ladies in the driving seat, redid the whole process of purchasCarp would not be the supportive ing this newly published book. It community that it is. We thank you for refreshing to Coastal find organizations View News • Tel: (805) 684-4428 Thursday, May 25, 2023  17 Coastal View News • Carpinteria, is California all that you do and the countless hours that work as diligently as they do. you spare for the community. Thank I wish some businesses would run you. From your secret admirers!” their operations with the same care to customer satisfaction. I’m deeply A reader sends a halo to the person grateful for the level of service to the who left a note on their car, alerting community.” them to a flat tire. “I didn’t get to my car until dark, and wouldn’t have seen A reader sends a halo to Carolyn it. I’m so grateful!” Edwards for pulling the weeds at the Ogan roundabout, and to the city who A reader sends a halo to Johannah picked up the 17 bags she filled. Lockwood, a member of the Active Adult/Senior Citizens group, A reader sends a pitchfork to the for making incredible half-stitch people who cut down trees at a local KARLSSON nametags for members. “Each one apartment complex. “Clearcutting in Vol. 29, No. 35: Muralism, in collaboration with the city of Carpinteria, takes 1 1/2 hours to produce.” Carpinteria… the New Oregon. Could took on the restoration of Tomol Interpretive Play Area. The team there really be a reason Carpinteria KA designed a mural with dolphins swimming across “the channel” and A reader sends a halo to Vincente, needs 60 less healthy trees?” Muralism, in collaboration with the city of Carpinteria, took on the restora underneath a newly-painted rainbow bridge, with 11 dolphins, two Candi and Susan for planting the Tomol Interpretive Play Area lasttheir week; to Muralism Manager Greg From left: Jessica Stovall, Aurora Stovall and Isabella Stovall share loveaccording for Carpinteria. new trees on Franklin Trail. “We love A reader sends a pitchfork to outdoor harbor seals, a turtle the andteam a stingray painted throughout the park. designed a mural with dolphins swimming across “the channe watching them grow on our hikes. restaurants on Linden Avenue “that underneath a newly-painted rainbow bridge, with 11 dolphins, two harbor s turtle and a stingray painted throughout the park. “When it came time to resto Our community is lucky to have you continue to have a great increase in and the other volunteers maintaining business, but also continue to not carerainbow bridge itself, Muralism brought in Chumash descendants to actually do the painting,” said Matt Doming Culture Bearer since 2010 and Muralism lead artist. “The ‘family’ spent the day singing, painting, story this beautiful trail.” how unsightly the stained, chipped,Chumash and sharing a meal together.” ugly concrete barriers are. The food A reader sends a halo to the Carpinarea close to Linden and Carp. Ave teria Community Library. “I’d like hid the concrete by building a nice to express my gratitude for their effiwood cover. You ruin the hometown ciency when comes to providing rare loveliness of Carpinteria.”

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You have to stay wide awake to keep a sleepy little town Dr. Charlotte Gullap-Moore of SBCC chalks the city college logo. Tara Towers created the CHS logo.

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– CVN columnist Mike Wondolowski, on preserving Carpinteria’s small beach town essence

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Vol. 29, No. 36: Olivia Fox chalks on the ground during Muralism’s Chalk Up 2023. Muralism partnered with the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center and the city of Carpinteria to host the event on May 20 and 21, where community members were invited to add art along designed quelyn Geary worked at CMS, Canalino and more spaces on Linden Avenue. Olivia Fox

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From left, Clyde and Diana Freeman, alongside Brian Mootz, hand out the free chalk.

Renee Overgaag, along with a few of her friends, drew Helen Keller.

– CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, on the city of Carpinteria putting a halt to mass, unsanctioned tree removal at Shepard Place Apartments, at 55 and older community at 1069 Casitas Pass Road

Government declares end to Covid-19 emergency Fowler – CVN staff, onJulia the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declaring the end of the Covid-19 public emergency on May 11 and the county’s decision to no longer provide day-to-day case data

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acquelynVol. Geary’s students celebrated her retirement withJacquelyn a handmade Geary sign, fullretired of “thank you” notes. 29, No. 34: Longtime CUSD teacher after

45 years with the school district in May. She started her Carpinteria teaching career as a kindergarten teacher at Canalino Elementary “You don’t realize the impact sometimes as School, and ended it at Carpinteria Middle School.

a teacher that you make, and when students come back and give you that hug, it’s just,

– CVN intern Gillian Flath, on the hiring of the Carpinteria Community Library’s latest staff member, Holden Arquilevich

The Bob Guthrie Memorial Pipe & Drum Corps march across the field. Ridley Jones, left, and Daniel Drennan were elected prom queen and king.

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permanent senior center, or senior Carpinteria has gained steam in few years; city staff put the item on City Work Plan earlier this year.

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Vol. 29, No. 37: with In late May at the Carpinteria The Lions closed a cannon salute by LandisCemetery, Potter. the Lions Club topher Goebel was the salutatorian for the 2023 CHS of Carpinteria and other local groups honored U.S.Glancy veterans The event wa From left, Kim Fly, Sally Green, Becca Griffon, Shelia Hess and Karen put on who prom died in by $3.8 million 2023-24 Rogers, righ graduates toss in their hats in celebration. ceremony. on city expenditures increasing CHS clothes for the service to night. the country. We Are Proud Supporters of Warrior Athletics the music.

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Over a hundred local youth between the ages of seven and 17 showed up ready to go for week one of Junior Guards.

Junior Guards kick off summer 2023

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A reader sends a halo to the CarpinCars passing at high rates of speed is Vol. No. 40: Nancy, right, and Doug and 29, Nancy Garrison Carlos and Dian Brens teria Reality Church for providing an accident waiting to happen. It’s not Doug Garrison dance during the a great meal to the local homeless the freeway!” city’s first senior and older adults individuals, Fon Ha for providing a prom, for Carpinterians aged 55 weekly supply ofCoastal bananas andNews water,• Tel: (805) A reader sends a pitchfork for the conView 684-4428 Thursday, June 22, 2023 eria, California KARLSSON and older. The prom drew more 13 h Santizo’s Brass fatherBird celebrated her graduation Lilly Baker walks across at theCarpinteria stadium Malaya CHS graduate Edwin Arciniega, right, sm for providing coffee, and to tinued dumping City Morente shows off her diploma after graduating on Vol. 8. 29, No. 39: Malaya Morente than 150 attendees to the Girls ge poster, featuring some childhood photos. at the CHS graduation ceremony. Thursday, June school’s pug mascot. Carol Nichols for providing haircuts. Beach. “The beach has never looked shows off her diploma after Inc. of Carpinteria campus on BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOSthis BY bad. ROBIN KARLSSON There is trash throughout graduating on Thursday, June 8. June 17. A reader sends a halo to Angelica the beach.” This Monday marked the opening of events, including Rincon Surf Days Ornelas “for the amazing work she this year’s summer Junior Lifeguards pro- and the Carpinteria Invitational Com- Noah Oliver – in the blue shirt, holding a megaphone – introduces does at the Carpinteria Children’s A reader sends a pitchfork to the cougram, with over a hundred kids decked petition on July 7, along with several himself to the rest of the C Group. Project. Besides working tirelessly to ple who had their dog off-leash near a out in their red swimsuits ready to spend regional competitions where the kids support families in the Carpinteria sick seal that was roped off with a “Do the Community, next few weeks in the sun, learning will travel to Newport Beach and Santa she has done tremenNot Disturb” sign. “Their barking dog about marine safety and going through Barbara to test their skillsthe against Junior dous work organizing food bank ran towards the scared seal who beach workouts every day. Guards from up and down the coast. distributions for the community hobbled back into the water. Dogs The Carpinteria Junior Guards program don’t Thisread year,signs, the program hasowners a brandthrough the pandemic and continuthat is the runsing Monday through Friday over the new director, Paige Treolar-Ballard, today.” responsibility. It’s a federal offense!” next seven weeks, ending with the Swim- a former Ventura College water polo Paddle-Run triathlon ontoAug. 3 and a star – shesends set thea school record for goals A reader sends a halo the CarpinA reader pitchfork to the peobanquet and awards ceremony at Carpinscored in a season and was named Venteria High School Muses for “a deple who allow their dogs to roam and terialightful Community Pool on Aug. 4. Since Athlete of Fields. the Year“(This in 2017 musical – Brigadoon. Kudosits tura play County off-leash at Viola inception, the who summer been –is)and UC prohibited. Santa Barbara to the kids gaveprogram it their allhas in spite strictly Thisgraduate behaviorwho is the of go-to summer activity for– local kids, has spent theto last fewwho years coaching illness and emergencies you were deeply unfair those diligently withexcellent! many former Junior Guards moving water polo at Ventura Bravo!” abide by theand rulesswimming and regulations set onto work as lifeguards or participating in College Santa Barbara City College. in place and for the well-being and safety Carpinteria polo and During theusers.” pandemic, she also helped A readerHigh sendsSchool’s a halo towater Jr. Lifeguards of all park KARLSSON swimming teams. run Santa Barbara’s Junior Lifeguard Junior Guards and staff get warmed up for a big first day. instructors Amber, Paige and Jordan Vol. 29, No. 39: Hutton Hazen, left, and Madi Daly sell handmade jewelry “for keeping anday eye of (out) and taking A readerassends pitchforktoto the During the first summer activi- program it wasaadjusting masked during Carpinteria’s second annual Pride event on June 17. of the thieves neighbor who called the police on ties,photos the Junior Guards are stealing split intomy dif- and socially distanced activities. ABOVE, Drag performer Samara Paris daughters reader’s graduation celeferent groups e-bike!” – the A group (ages 14-17), the Expect tochild’s see the Junior Guards Queen(ages of the 805, sings. bration. “Good, City wholesome, family B group (ages 12-13),Sin, C group 9-11) at Carpinteria Beach Monday reader sends a halo the–Senior fun on a Saturday afternoon. Wow… andAthe “Mini” group (agesto7-9) and be- through Friday over theleft, next RIGHT, Hutton Hazen, andfew organizers. “The on Senior Prom obviously not athis Carp native.” gin Prom learning lessons based the “theme weeks, where year’s group will be Madi Daly sell handmade jewelry. wasweek,” great. which Luci Rogers and herweek com-is doing beach runs, open water swimof the for the first mittee did a wonderful A Forner, reader sends a pitchfork the Beach Safety. ming, paddle boarding, bodytosurfing BELOW,event. From Some left, Haven Aja Forner and Richeon seniors were saying they never went owner of the car who parked next to Later this week, the Junior Guards willoff their and competitions. Solis-Herman show rainbow-colored sashes. to a prom before. It was so much fun. Teddy’s By the Sea and took up three learn CPR techniques and receive a fire For more information, visit carpinPlanning on making it an annual parking spots. “Just because you have equipment orientation from Carpinteria teriaca.gov/parks-and-recreation/ an expensive car doesn’t mean you Fire.event?” junior-lifeguards. The program hosts several weekly are entitled to more spaces. Humble cet sing along to a A reader sends a pitchfork to a car yourself.” g.” who aggressively honked and sped RIGHT, Hazel Dugré, left, Ave, and Ryah Ma show some smiling faces around them on Carpinteria A reader sends a pitchfork to the to “Love for all, all for celebrate the start of this year’s beach activities. then sped off to Sandyland. “Chill out people setting off fireworks in the dude, this is Carp, not L.A.” creek next to Sandyland Road. “Get a teach life! Surely thereon arethe better things BELOW, Instructors split into groups to lessons theme of urday drag shows. readerbeach sends asafety. pitchfork to drivers to do literally every night this week. theAweek: KARLSSON that speed on Cravens Lane. “I’ve Seriously so disrespectful to everyone Vol. 29, No. 40: Hazel Dugré, left, and Ryah Ma show some smiling faces been run off the road too many times. in the neighborhood.”

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Vol. 29, No. 42: United States Postal Service mail carrier Brian Lee, left, hands out treats to eager children watching the city of Carpinteria’s United States Postal Service mail carrier Brian Lee, left, hands out treats to eager children watching the city of Independence Parade on JulyJuly 1. 1; Lee, along with dozens of other local groups, joined in Carpinteria’s Independence Parade on Saturday, on the small-town parade fun last weekend, all waving and walking – or driving – down Linden Avenue, to the delight of Carpinterians young and old. See more parade coverage on pages 10 and 11.

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– CVN freelancer Atmika Iyer, on new formula businesses in Carpinteria being largely limited to Casitas Pass Plaza, Shepard Place Shops

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– CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey, on the CUSD School Board of Trustees approving a mural for Aliso Elementary School, proposed by the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation

A reader sends a halo to all the city of Carpinteria. “It’s way kind beachgoers who “have past due for the city to get us a been keeping a distance from all dog park…ABOVE, my gosh, you BELOW, Cody Schwasnick brought ure Farmers of America program Jillhave Castro, left, the marine mammals suffering hundreds of dogs, locally and money for the popular animaland Michael Avery show off his 1959 Chevrolet pickup truck to from Domoic acid poisoning from state beach campers. Our er Martinez, Yohann Garcia, 1971 the show. on our beaches. These alreadyDavid dogs need Castro’s time to socialize andChevy Stepside. stressed and sickPenny animalsWrought. applay with their friends (…) and Oscar Ramirez and – CVN freelancer Atmika Iyer, preciate not being in your latest no more pickleball courts, dogs on the honoring of long-term city employees Matt Roberts selfie!” have been waiting 20 years for and Steve Goggia, both of whom retired this year this and I’ve been here for 45 A reader sends a halo to the years.” city of Carpinteria for the new playground equipment at Monte A reader sends a pitchfork to Vista Park. “The climbing leaves the people who set off multiare my favorite part.” ple, massive fireworks in the Canalino area this past Sunday A reader sends a halo to Laura around 10:30 p.m. “Some people Putnam DVM and the amazing have jobs that they have to wake staff at Carpinteria Veterinary up for in the morning. Us, young Hospital for saving the life of children, and animals were aflittle Jack Barlow, the happiest fected by your blatant lack of Labrador puppy around. respect and common courtesy for anyone other than yourselves. A reader sends a halo to Fred I’d encourage you to find some and Liza, for putting on The respect and common courtesy World’s Safest Beach Bingo at the as they’re important qualities to beach on Thursday night. “We all possess in this life.” watched our beautiful sunsets and played Bingo on the beach. A reader sends a pitchfork to It was fun.” law enforcement for “not doing anything to control the illegal A reader sends a pitchfork to the fireworks and gunshots on the man driving the Land Rover on Fourth of July. It was worse than Palm Avenue, that chose to pull ever and out of hand.” out of his apartment and speed by while a trailer was backing A reader sends a pitchfork to out. “You could have caused an a local grocery From left, Leo, Angela, Josh andoutlet Silasfor not KARLSSON accident. So rude and unsafe.” replenishing the stack of hand Pangan walk down Linden, checking out Vol. 29, No. 42: Cody Schwasnick brought his 1959 Chevrolet pickup baskets near the entryway. “That truck to the 2023 Rods & Roses on July 1, joining other muscle cars and A reader sendson a pitchfork to the wouldn’t happen at Trader Joes!” cars both sides.

Goggia, Roberts honored for lengthy city service

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The Junior Guards instructors end their fun in the sun with a playful group photo.

the ninth annual Surf ‘n’ Suds B-Group girls, from left, included Jane Mayer, Penny Rowe, Luella Runhaar, Maybelle Hornblower and Hazel Dugre.

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The B-Group teams are honored for their placement in the triathlon.

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onverged on Carpinteria for the eer festival on Saturday, Aug. 12. the Youth and Brave Foundation, he families of children and young gnosed with cancer. h year of the festival’s return, this re than 75 craft breweries, cideret up at Carpinteria State Beach one 21 and older samples of old loved favorites. Local bands The one Reggae – as well as DJ Marco ment through the day, keeping

New play areas ready at Summerland School

nce to vote for their favorite bevme gold in the Best of Craft Beer ewing won the silver medal and the Best of Drinks category, Ashtop prize, while the The Apiary bers Komchoa won bronze. event is scheduled for Saturday, Nuno confirmed.

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CARPINTERIA Vol. 29, No. 49 Kim Runhaar, center, is cheered on by her daughter and friends as she nears the August 24 -finish 30, line. 2023

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Vol. 29, No. 46: Shouts of “Viva la Fiesta” and “Viva Old Town Izzy Scott runs in from the A-Group triathlon swim. run. KARLSSON Carpinteria” filled Seaside Park Taison Lee begins the A-Group triathlon Viva Old Town Carpinteria” ﬁlled Seaside Park in Carpinteria last 29, Friday during Vol. No. 47: Taison Lee begins in Carpinteria on Friday, July 28, pinteria, as dancers such as Erika Sahagun – pictured – took their turns in the the A-Group triathlon run during the ninth Old on honorsduring the families of Old Townannual Carpinteria andTown their descendants, according theyear’s Junior Guards Triathalon in ogram Coordinator Suzanne Requejo. See more Old Town Carpinteria, as dancers such asphotos Erikaof this Everyone wins at nd 13. August. Sahagun – pictured – took their turns All Comers meet Attendees who arrived via bike could park at the in the spotlight. DAVID DEMOULPIED entrance for free, courtesy of MOVE Santa Barbara

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The Mini Group boys enjoy their hard-earned popsicles.

County; from left, Nancy Emerson and Steve Poytner help park bikes.

Chris Riley plays with The Moondawgs.

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– CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey, on 60-year-old Mark Rock, Carpinteria’s oldest lifeguard who began his career lifeguarding in Carpinteria in the 1980s

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Junior Guards raise over $5k at triathlon – CVN photographer Robin Karlsson, on Carpinteria’s Junior Lifeguards program raising over $5,000 during a triathlon

A reader sends a halo to Charles and his pickleball family and neighbors who helped the reader get out of a dress/bike predicament. “(I) so appreciate their help and support!”

Fire Chief Fish retires after 36 years of service

A reader sends a halo to Ron Vieira for “being an incredible 4-H leader that goes above and beyond the traditional volunteer role, which makes such a difference in our community and the lives of young people.”

– CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, on Fire Chief Greg Fish retiring after 36 years of fire service; he was succeed by longtime Battalion Chief Robert Kovach.

The dream that came true – CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey, on the opening of the Carpinteria Skate Park after more than a decade of work

this year’s ﬁrst days of school at Aliso and Canalino Elementary schools on pages 12–13.

A reader sends a halo to travelers who share their wonderful journeys in CVN’s On the Road section. “I look forward to seeing who has gone where and what special experiences they’ve had.” A reader sends a halo to the people who saw the reader’s dog jump out of the window of their car onto Linden Avenue. “A kind gentleman ran up to

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my car to tell me that my dog almost got hit running across Linden, where a caring young man was able to catch her, check her tag, and immediately call my cell. He refused a reward, but accepted a grateful hug. Angels do walk among us.” A reader sends a pitchfork to people who ride their horses on the beach and leave the poop behind. “Horses on the beach is a beautiful sight. However, horse poop on the beach is not… girls riding their horses left poop on the pathway to the beach and again on the beach. I pick up after my dog, you need to pick up after your horses, or do not ride them in public places.” A reader sends a pitchfork to people who bring political conversations into the gym. “Wrong place, wrong time.”

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16  Thursday, 2023 a and the pinteriaDecember Library,28, according to Artesania Para La med up Familia program director Suzanne Requejo. This Heritage year marked the first Hispanic Heritage Month for Carcelebration held in collaboration with the arts center, Requejo told CVN. ncluded Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually onsored across the United States from Sept. 15 through Oct. Campos 15, honoring the contributions, histories and influrpinteria ences of Hispanic Americans in the U.S. he Car-

Mia Rodriguez, a student at Cruz Dance Studio, performs a Paso Doble dance.

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– CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, on Carpinteria’s Rite Aid, at 801 Linden Ave., closing

Peebee & Jay’s bought by former Beach Liquor owners Nitzanit Hernandez – CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey, on the purchase of Peebee & Jay’s by plays thefather-and-son-team Niam and Mario Miedaa electric harp.

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Vol. 29, No. 52: From left, Tim Bliss, Rich Medel and Jim Campos cut the ribbon for the long-awaited mural at Aliso Elementary School, which was revealed to the public on Thursday, Sept. 12.

Halos & Pitchforks A reader sends a halo to those who made the Carpinteria Skatepark a reality. “Thank you for your years of work and dedication. It is wonderful to see so many people of all ages enjoying it. Thank you for including the lights. My kids have been skating after dinner and into the evening when it’s not so hot out.” A reader sends a halo to the terrific employees at Rite Aid who are losing their jobs because of the store closure later this month. “Thanks for your caring, your helpfulness, and your wonderful service over so many years. Rite Aid, because of you, was one of the very best stores that Carpinteria had to offer. You will be, greatly, missed!” A reader sends a halo to “our beloved Carpinteria family… Thank you for your love and support throughout the years. We will miss you all, from the staff at the Carpinteria Rite Aid.” The reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation for the wonderful dedication of the new Aliso

School mural. “A great time was had for all. There are so many stories on the mural to remember and preserve. Thank you for bringing and keeping our community together.”

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Vol. 29, No. 52: Nitzanit Hernadez plays the electric harp during the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 9, put on by Carpinteria’s Aresania Para La Familia.

A reader sends a halo to Lloyd and the terrific team at Clementine’s Steak House. “Our group thoroughly enjoyed the friendly service, our meals… and of course, the pies!” A reader sends a pitchfork to those complaining about a local gardener. “Perhaps you should consider that this is their job and it’s quite possible the contract requires that amount of work done daily. Did you ever stop to enjoy how beautiful and well-kept the grounds are? Maybe go and thank your gardener who works tirelessly to do a good job in order to keep it.” A reader sends a pitchfork to parttime residents “who are preaching about the ‘Carp’ vibe… but are bringing the LA vibe. If all you want is your “way” and won’t compromise...go back to where you really live.”

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Vol. 30, No. 2: Emery Hickenbotham, left, and Gil Craddock – co-owners of Dang Burger – turned their smash burger pop-up into an established restaurant at Sunburst Wine Bar, 5080 Carpinteria Ave.

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City Council permanently interian Mac Brown establishes outdoor parklets program

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pinteria Avocado Festival – known in shorthand as Avofest – was ngtime Carpinterian Mac Brown, who passed away Thursday,

– CVN freelancer Atmika ir Andy Sheaffer, with his fellow chair, Kathy Sheaffer, openedIyer, the on the city council’s decision to permanently ng a Coors Light in Brown’s honor during the opening ceremony.establish parklets for in Carpinteria’s businesses, allowing those businesses to o eulogized several ways small throughout the three-day festival, Thursday, October 19, 2023  15 ng the guacamole contestcontinue by organizers. operating in outdoor spaces estival was dedicated to Mac Brown by the organizers and the lMcClellan, of 60 bands, over 50 vendors, 15 food vendors, over a dozen with mother an amazing Avocado Expo Tent,” the Avofest team toldCoastal CVNView in News • Tel: (805) 684-4428 McClellan.

A reader sends a halo to members of Carpinteria Beautiful “for doing their best to keep our streets picked up and clean!” A reader sends a halo to Rosana Swing. “We are so lucky to have you to capture all of the big Warrior moments and to do it so well. Bill is proud!” A reader sends a halo to people who quietly do kind acts without the need for applause.

We had forgotten the timing but took him up on his generous offer to view the celestial miracle through his special spectacles. What we were able to see was otherworldly. How generous. How thoughtful. How Carp-like.” A reader sends a halo to those in town who contributed to Coastal View News and became Sustaining Members. “This local small-town newspaper is a true gem for everyone and worth every penny of support we can give.”

A reader sends a halo to the woman A reader sends a pitchfork to the in the SUV who stopped her car to person who Thursday, stole anOctober entire12, box of 13 2023 ask if the reader was okay after the sunflower seed packets from in front reader fell off their bike and took a of the reader’s house. “The written stival had more than 175 volunteers, according to the festival’s massive bump on Via Real going tomessage you left about ‘capitalism’ is e joy was felt, the community feeling was there and the energy wards Vallecito. “I’m sorry I was too lost on a child who came up with an ebrate the Avocado and our community in this sweet town (…) busy yelling and cursing as I walked idea to help protect bees.” Coastal View News • Tel: (805) 684-4428 Thursday, October 19, 2023  13 y has now established a wonderful venue that works for the city, off the pain to respond to her. I’m – CVN photographer Robin Karlsson, and the businesses. This year we were able to support the Future okay and I appreciate the compassion, A reader sends a pitchfork to a local on the 37th annual California Avocado returning to erica with a great auction of huge avocados, avocado treesFestival and thank you.” store. “I do not understand how they os during the guacamoleand contest, as well as raise to funds for the Carpinteria being dedicated Carpinterian Mac Brown, are still open. Every time I go in there A reader sends a halo to a stranger. they follow me around thinking I am ucation Foundation through all thepassed generous tips given at the who away in October “While walking in the marsh Saturday going to steal something. I was in the am added. morning, we passed an unknown but store with my 85-year-old mother and butions make it possible for us to offer scholarship money to our From left, volunteersobviously Roldan friendly Morente, Joselle Morente, soul who said, she wasFrom so uncomfortable we left. This Not only did the Avocado Festival raise funds for these nonprofits, left, Carol Nichols, Liz Watkins Brian Medel, Wyatt Juul, Dylan Juultoand Van Lathum sell ‘Would you like see the eclipse?’ is Carpinteria chill out!” utlet to so many of our local non-profit organizations such as the

37th Avofest dedicated to Carpinterian Mac Brown

Michael P. Ramirez chosen the (orange) season as new city‘Tismanager

shrimp cocktails, raising money for Carpinteria High School.

ons Club, Cheerleaders and Boosters and many more.”

ABOVE, from left: Carie Smith and Sheila Hess. Below, The Food Liaison chef Nirasha Rodriguez checks out thePHOTOS guacamole submissions. BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Carolyn Frary run the Women for A

Attendees check out the rows of pumpkins.

– CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence, on Ramirez being The Howard School’s lawn in Carpinteria was filled was an abundance of orange this past Saturday, as Carpinterians of all ages converged on the 5050 chosen as the city of Carpinteria’s city manager; El Carro Lane new campus for the school’s pumpkin patch he event, with crafts, games, live music and a pumpkin launcher on site. Attendees also guessed succeeds Dave Durflinger, whoright, retired after 24 with theweighed city.in at the weight the school’s largestyears pumpkin, ultimately Asher Smith, with of mother Sarah Smith.which

ABOVE, musician Alan Parsons OBE. BELOW, from left, Fire Chief Robert Kovach and Corktree Cellars owner Andre Jackson were judges in this year’s Guacamole Contest.

81.8 pounds; Matt Kraybill won, with a guess of 81.3 pounds.

From left, Kelsey Crouse and her daughter Sadie won Avofest’s Guacamole Contest.

Avocado winners

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The 2023 Guacamole

Locals showed up strong for this year’s Winning Recipe Guacamole and Strong Arm contests, but BY KELSEY & SADIE CROUSE ultimately, only two could take home 6 Avocados the top prizes. Kelsey Crouse and her 2 Limes daughter Sadie took home the winning 1/2 tsp Chili Powder Guacamole Contest prize for their chili KARLSSON 3/4 tsp Veggie Salt and garlic powder guacamole, while KARLSSON 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder Vol. 30, No. 4: Natalia Andrade, left, and Vanessa Tito serve up guacaMark Sapyta strong-armed his way to 1/4 tsp Salt Strong ContestBalogua title, holding a Vol. 30,theNo. 5:Arm Toyosi ROSANA SWING mole at thePepper CarpinteriaJim High School cheerleaders’ booth theJudy 2023 Meilillo, left, won best presentation for his during guacamole; Frank, 1/2 tsp Fresh Cracked 10-pound bag offlowers. avocados up for 2 minIsha Ekbote finds a cozy seat on top of several pumpkins. ToyosiVonettes Balogua collectsbacking colorful h Remley of South on Linden sings, with The her up. Natalia Andrade, left, andwon Vanessa Tito serve guacamole the right, a bag of avocados auctionedup off for Future Farmersat of America. collects colorful flowers during The Vol. 30, No. 5: Paul Reyes Rojas California Avocado Festival. 10% DISCOUNT utes and 57 seconds. STEWART’S

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Howard School’s on Carpinteria High School cheerleaders’ booth. and Ashlee Mora were this year’s We Arepumpkin Proud Supporters ofpatch Warrior Athletics DE-ROOTING coming Royalty with this year’s winners, from left: Viviana Medina, Raul Reyes Locally Owned. Lic. # 375514 & PLUMBING Saturday, Oct. 21. Homecoming Royalty. November 2, 2023 ra and Gabriel Flores.

From left, Don Rojo and Brodie Pozzebon brought their orange best to Saturday’s pumpkin patch.

Sophia Hernandez, right, focuses on tossing a ring onto the pumpkins.

Carpinteria football seniors, from left: back row, Shane Goodmanson, Troy Zimmerman, Charlie Esquivel, Joseph White, Dylan Gonzales, Nathan KARLSSON Mata, Judah Torres, Talon Trumble and Dominic Castillo; front row, Jayson Dishion, Nathan Sanchez, Sebastian Hernandez, Raul Reyes, Anthony Ybarra and Isaac Flores.

Justin Rosenberger tests the weight of the 81.8-pound pumpkin.

Vol. 30, No. 7: It was Senior Night at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium on Oct. 27, and Warrior spirit was in full force as friends, family KARLSSON Family andoutfriends show and former players showed up to support theFrom senior members of the Vol. 30, No. 4: Mark Sapyta, #16, won this year’s Strong Arm Contest, left, Tony and Rochelle WarriorinSpirit onhigh Senior Night Mark Sapyta, #16, won this year’s Strong Arm Contest, holding a 10-pound sack of avocados for 2 minutes and Vaier of game. Portland bid $350 for the Carpinteria final school holding a 10-pound sack of avocados for 2 minutes and 57 seconds. Communityfootball celebratesteam outgoingtheir senior class; Carpinteria closes out 2023 season 2-8 57 seconds. 3.9-pound avocado.

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON It was Senior Night at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium on Friday, and Warrior spirit was out in full force as friends,

fans and hopefully pick up one last win, and senior Jayson Dishion got the fireworks started early, taking a trick

point conversion to extend the Ranger lead to 28-14. With under a minute left before halftime, Carpinteria’s senior

only a minute left in the game. The Warriors failed to get a first down, and Nordhoff took the win with a final score

saloon girls,” Narachi told CVN. 4 for an ingenious way to get rid of theirBass, leftover co-founders of Carpinteria’s From left: co-founders of the local “Dreams do come true! (…) after Halloween pumpkins: smash them! All theyMoms had to do Demand Action – the chapter of Moms Demand Action chapter was remove the candles and decorations, and for three years of plotting, we created our ow a national anti-gun violence group – to Amy Harrison, Aja Forner and hours, residents smashed their pumpkins todiscuss bits in gun a movie, & DuctCalifornia Tape!’ We we violence. Carly Bass. Coastal View News ‘Dust • Carpinteria, 18  Thursday, 28, 2023 cornhole-style game.December Albertson’s also donated pumpsponsored by Fred Williamson – Ama kins for the event; the used pumpkins will be composted da’s husband and banker in the movie The Van Der Kar–Palmer family From left: Hannah Weitzman, Andrew O’Neill and Jedidiah Weitzman. and donated to local farms for animal feed.

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from Rivahil Wines, and the Alcazar w unbelievably supportive of this dream ours to have our names on the marqu and a red carpet at our premiere,” s added. “We are incredibly blessed have access to some of the nicest ranch in Carpinteria, and ‘Wynonna’ – the 19 Cadillac in our film – just loves all of tho private dirt roads.” “Dust & Duct Tape” was filmed Narachi’s iPhone and edited by h son, 20-year-old Tristan Fenton. Luk

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Ollie Farell, left, and River Taylor.

Fin Kraybill was ready to solve puzzles in his Rubik’s cube costume.

Family and friends show Warrior Spirit on Senior NightColin Fi

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– CVN Sports Editor Ryan P. Cruz, on the Carpinteria community celebrating its outgoing senior Debbieclass; Nomura, executive resident ColWarriors football closed outNew the Carpinteria season 2-8. director of the Alcazar Theatre, speaks to attendees.

in Finlay – a filmmaker and photographer originally from Jason and KennedyDonald Rodriguez were the emcees for costume contest. Arts Center costume Vol. 30, No.contest. 7: Luca Benitz won Most Marisa Sealund, a the Harrison Solorzano prepares to Nunes, pictured, spoke out & Sons employee, picks Councilmember Monica Scotland – recently participated Creative Costume at the Lynda Fairly against gun upviolence the smashed pumpkin. hurl her pumpkin. in a book signing, Q&A and a film on Monday, Carpinteria Arts Center’s Halloween Lucas Christensen tosses his large pumpkin. Nov. 6, joining more than 50 other screening on Saturday, Nov. 4, for costume contest on Friday, Oct. 27. communities across the U.S. his latest book and accompanying film, “Hearts Road.” The event began at Lantern Tree Books on Linden Avenue – Vol. 30, No. 8: the publisher of “Hearts Road Julian Uribe-Mutal – CVN Sports Editor Ryan P. Cruz, Journals” – and continued to the attempts to push Alcazar Theatre on the off-leash dog park moving to for the screena pumpkin into Q&A. The theater then Monte Vista Park froming Eland Carro the slot during the showed “Hearts Road,” a film Col pumpkin-smashing centered on Finlay’s photographs, And event on Saturday, and the question portion of the boo Nov. 4; all pumpkins event was moderated by Andy were composed and Patrick, a new board member with the From left,donated Commander to localBrad Welch, Becki Norton, Kavya Suresh and The night concluded with a gathe farms Carly Bass talkfor to animal attendees during the Q&A portion of the evening. provided by The Kettle of Hawks, feat feed. INGRID BOSTROM

Marisa Vol. 30, Nunes No. 8: Teens, including Luca Benitz won Most Creative Costume at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria INGRID BOSTROM

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Julian Uribe-Mutal attempts to push a pumpkin into the slot.

Off-leash dog park will get six-month trial at Monte Vista Park

City Manager Durﬂinger honored for years of service – CVN freelancer Atmika Iyer,

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Sarah Sukich, right, tosses a pumpkin while her daughter Kaia watches.

A reader sends a halo to Carpinteria restaurants for supporting a local family. “We had Padaro Beach Grill, Tharios, Mollies, Zookers, Uncle Chen’s, Giovanni’s, Lil Dom’s, Rory’s, Don Roge, Lucky Llama, and The Cliﬀ House in addition to some locals who stepped up with meals after a Carp family experienced an accident. Thank you for all you do. We will support you as well.”

A reader sends a halo to Delgado’s, Reynaldo’s, Reyes Market, and Jack’s Bagels for donating ingredients for tamales. “We were able to make 250 tamales to give to families in need in our community.” A reader sends a halo to Devon Forbes. “There is good in Carpinteria. Devon Forbes is his name. He graciously paid for two anonymous people’s groceries. He surprised me and another person with this generous treat wearing a beautiful smile. There were no expectations for a thank you or eﬀusive appreciation. He just wanted to slip out the door. You are appreciated, Devon!”

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A reader sends a halo to Coastal View News. “Much praise for Coastal View News for exceptional recording of Carpinteria Valley news. We live outside the city’s limits. It is much appreciated to stay current with the town’s many events and numerous opportunities to participate. The A reader sends a halo to the magical journalists’ content is broad reachperson who set up the community ing in content and full of potential fairy garden on Willow Place. “It has opportunities to help serve the town. brought so much whimsical play and A special thank you to Lea Boyd for play to our daily walks! We hope to including the history of Bates Ranch see it again soon! Thank you!” when it was for sale in prepares 2009.” Emi Szeruvo carefully pulls apart a smashed pumpkin. Councilmember Roy Lee for the toss. Santiago Uribe-Mutal raises a pumpkin. A reader sends a pitchfork to the A reader sends a halo to Island Brewunlucky soul who stole their sandals ing company’s very caring owners from under the bench at Fourth Beach. Cheryl and Paul Wright and their “This is Carpinteria, where we respect team for “giving our town the perfect each other’s property, and I have an spot for friendships to be made and athlete’s foot infection, so double bad grow, fabulous beer, and wonderful karma for you!” music!” A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever A reader sends a halo to the people approved Space X launching a rocket DUBOCKGALLERY.COM in our community who put out fresh in the middle of the night. “There Luana Soares Vol. 30, No. 9: Luana Soares balances on her board during the water for the wild birds year-round. has to be some sort of noise ordinance ﬁ rst annual Toes in the Cove Longboard Classic at Rincon on because this is ridiculous!”

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Community garden welcomes new coordinator Wendi Dunn BY JUN STARKEY

The Carpinteria Community Garden’s new garden coordinator Wendi Dunn has fallen seamlessly into her new role since beginning in October of this year, with plans to bring educational classes and community gatherings back to the garden. Dunn has worked with plants for more than 15 years; she holds a certificate of horticulture and gardening from UC Los Angeles. Her green thumb is hereditary, she said, with several generations of her family working with plants, including her aunt, cousin and mother. “My passion is food production and farming,” Dunn told CVN. Dunn moved to Carpinteria about a year ago from Malibu, she said, but has been visiting the Carpinteria Community Garden for years before finding a place in the city. She also taught a handful of classes under the previous coordinator Wendy Robins. “I’ve seen (the garden) since its inception, and always said I wanted to be the manager,” she said. Like nearly all gardeners, Dunn takes pride in her work and in keeping sustainability in mind throughout all practices. She said she employs a precautionary principle in farming of doing no harm, and she adheres to this principle by encouraging pollinators, maintaining several compost heaps and planting certain vegetation for pesticides. “When you know what to plant, you don’t need chemicals,” she said. Dunn learned almost everything she knows from her family, including most of her sustainability practices, she said. In 2016, she spoke in front of the California

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Vol. 30, No. 14: Daniela Lugardo Vol. 30, No. 12: Wendi Dunn is the Daniela Lugardo tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas during Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Operation Holiday Cheer night on Thursday,tells Dec. 14, where Girls Inc. supplied more than 250 giftsshe to local families. This month, Coastal Santa Claus what wants new garden coordinator for the Department of Food and Agriculture to certain plants if a gardener is uncertain, View News collected Santa letters from Carpinteria kids so we could print them for Santa to pick up on his trip through Carpinteria. Check out their letters on pages 12-14Shroll, of this week’sright, print, and happy holidays all! Lions left, and member Robert keep seed libraries available without in-Club andpresident offers adviceDavid on how Hayman, to get the most for Christmas during Girlspresent Inc. ofLori Bowles Carpinteria Community Garden. tervention from outside companies. Cur- for outthe of their During her interview check CHSplots. Boosters Club. Carpinteria’s Operation Holiday rently, she is working with the Carpinte- with CVN on Thursday, Nov. 30, a garEstate Experts, Finding Your Home for CheerCarpinteria's Night onReal Thursday, Dec. 14. ria Community Library to receive a grant dener approached Dunn to inquire about

for its own seed library. small sprouts popping up in their plot. IYER the sprouts as calendula, Dunn is at the garden severalBY daysATMIKA a Dunn identified week, and along with maintaining the and advised the gardener on how to use garden, she also works directly with the plant in their plot without crowding The Carpinteria City Council and gardeners. She answers questions about other vegetables and roots. attendees of the Dec. meetShe 11 alsocouncil oversees the completion of As a condition of being ing broke out intotasks. raucous applause as a garden member, all 108 gardeners are required C o u n t y o f S a n t a B a r b aCarpinteria’s ra new City Manager Michael to volunteer a certain amount of time in PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Tasks include tending to the Ramirez walked upthetogarden. the seated council compost area, cleaning worm bins, tendto take his oath and oﬃ cially begin his ing fences and pulling weeds. service to the city. A major goal for her new position is to share her knowledge with others, Dunn “I take this obligation freely without told CVN, as well as provide educational any mental reservation or for purpose of She said NOTICE OF PENDING APPROVAL opportunities the community. OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT evasion, and I will well andonfaithfully dis- events in she plans hosting quarterly the garden, including Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa KARLSSON charge the duties upon which I’mbeekeeping about classes,

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a spring fair for local goods, farm-to-table events, a pumpkin patch, chili cookoff, holiday fair and more. “It’s important to have events (because) we are so privileged to have a community garden like this,” Dunn said. “It’s one of the most beautiful (gardens) I’ve ever seen, and I’d like to utilize it more.”

of a Coastal Development Permit by the Planning and Development Department. Vol. 30, No. 12: The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District to enter,” Michael Ramirez swore, and At this time it is not known when the Parade pending approval may occur, however, with this may that be the only notice transported Santa for the Carpinteria Holiday on Saturday, Dec. 11. final line, became Carpinteria’s 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, pleasecity contactmanager. Elizabeth new Pearson at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, by email at pearsone@countyofsb.org or by phone at (805) 568-2018. Prior to a small breakSUMMONS in the meetingThe dispute at issue is the current loca- (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your CASE NUMBER 23CV03115 of the boundary between the State county law library, or the courthouse PROPOSAL: LILLIE PAD LLC ADU for photos, Ramirez shared a few wordstion sovereign lands and privately owned nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing PROJECT ADDRESS: 2476 LILLIE AVE., SUMMERLAND, CA 93067 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: uplands depicted on Tract No. 14,026, fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver of gratitude with the council and an auCASA BLANCA BEACH ESin the County of Santa Barbara, State form. If you do not file your response on 1ST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT; THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE TATES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, of California, according to map thereof time, you may lose the case by default, PERMIT NUMBER: 23CDP-00093 dience full of family and friends. A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION; recorded in Book 156 of Maps, Pages and your wages, money, and property 865-867 SAND POINT, LLC, A LIM91-95. The State asserts the boundary may be taken without further warning APPLICATION FILED: 11/17/23; ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 005-194-003 ITED LIABILITY COMPANY; LOVE of state ownership is the ordinary high from the court. “The city manager profession is one ZONING: C-1 PROJECT AREA: 0.28 ACRES LAMBS II, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMwater mark, without consideration of ITED LIABILITY COMPANY; SBB deed boundaries or tract maps, and There are other legal requirements. where we really all rely on one another,” KARLSSON PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit to allow VILLAS, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY that the last natural location of the You may want to call an attorney right demolition of an existing carport structure and construction of a 345 square-footRamirez Accessory Dwelling Unit.“We COMPANY; JAY FARBSTEIN, AN MHTL, as depicted in the 1964 MHTL away. If you do not know an attorney, said. all have our things Michael Ramirez was sworn in as the new Carpint Vol. 30, No. 13: Michael Ramirez KARLSSON INDIVIDUAL; ELLEN FARBSTEIN, survey and prior to the expanded conyou may want to call an attorney reGrading will include 143 cubic yards of cut and 143 cubic yards of fill, removed and recompacted. No trees AN INDIVIDUAL; JAY FARBSTEIN, struction of the revetment, is the best ferral service. If you cannot afford an are proposed for removal. The parcel will be served by the Montecito Waterthat District, the Summerland we’re experts at and not, and we all the Dec. 11 Carpinteria City Council meeting, repla was sworn in as the new AS No. A TRUSTEE THE JOSHUA evidence of the boundary of state ownattorney, you may be eligible for free 14:OFLucas Friedman Sanitary District, and the Carpinteria/Summerland Fire District. Access will continue to be providedVol. off of 30, COOPER TRUST NO. 3 (MONTEership. The upland property owners legal services from a nonprofit legal Lillie Avenue. rely on each other for guidance and we REY PARK) UNDER DECLARATION assert the boundary for state sovereign services program. You can locate these manager Dave Durfl inger. Carpinteria city manager on shakes up the raffl eGRANDtickets Lucas Friedman shakes up the tickets OF THE 1989 FARBSTEIN lands can be no further landward than nonprofit groups at the California Legal CHILDREN TRUST DATED OCTO-herethe boundary between Lots 11 and Lot Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalihave a former Carpinteria employee Monday, Dec. 11, replacing before picking the winner of the before picking the APPEALS: BER 16, 1989; JAYwinner FARBSTEIN,of AS the Carpinteria 12 of Tract No. 14,026 as depicted in fornia.org), the California Courts OnTRUSTEE OF THE ALEXANDER S. Book 156 of Maps.with Street addresses line Self-Help Center Carpinteria (www.courtinfo. who is now the city manager of Goleta them pastries,” Ramirez joked.Dave “Allaccepts faith aof$7,250 the st 4-H Playa del Sur Skate Park tree. longtime city manager The decision of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Carpinteria on impacted by this dispute ca.gov/selfhelp), FARBSTEINSkate TRUST NO. 3Park (MONTE- tree potentially or by contacting your Coastal Development Permit 23CDP-00093 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the REY PARK) UNDER DECLARATION include 865 to and through 879 Sand local court or county bar association. Robert Nezbit. So thankful to have fellow of them just showed up and it was great Recently r Durfl inger, who retired this year. applicant or an aggrieved person. The written appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following Saturday, 16. GRAND- Point Road, Carpinteria, CA. OF THEDec. 1989 FARBSTEIN NOTE: The court has a statutory lien CHILDREN TRUST DATED OCTOfor waived fees and costs on any setthe date that this Coastal Development Permit is approved. To qualify as an "aggrieved person" the peers here.” because of the faith and trust that they Durfl inger w BER 26, 1989; DALE R. DONOHOE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINtlement or arbitration award of $10,000 appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development AND TAMARA K. DONOHOE, AS or more in a civil case/ The court’s lien Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the on natureto thank He went city staff for1994theirTIFF: have me. Ultimately, I before try the tocourt build ence to show TRUSTEES OF THE DONOHOE THE STATE OF in CALIFORNIA, BY must be paid will dis- that of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so. FAMILY TRUST; MOHAMED SAMIR AND THROUGH THE CALIFORmiss the case. support and faith. AMER AND C. MARGUERITE AMER, NIA STATE LANDS COMMISSION, same trust with you all, the council, and “Taking a Written appeals, with accompanying fee, must be filed with Planning and Development at either 123 East AS TRUSTEES OF THE AMER 1994 A PUBLIC COMMISSION OF THE The name and address of the court is: Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa “All Maria, 93455, by 5:00 that FAMILY TRUST; RANDHIR S. TULI theSTATE that OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERI- and my staff are here, I had means nothing without the trust city council p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non AND SONIA TULI, AS CO-TRUSTOR COURT -business of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day. EES OFthem THE TULIthis FAMILY TRUST NOTICE! You have been sued. The 1100 ANACAPA STREET pleasure of addressing morning ESTABLISHED MARCH 18, 2003; court may decide against you without P.O. BOX 21107, SANTA BARBARA, PROTECTIVE ASSObeing heard unless you respond CA 93101 This Permit cannot be appealed to the California Coastal Commission, therefore a feethe is required file an as SANDYLAND for firsttotime city manager. I bribedyour CIATION, A NON-PROFIT CORPOwithin 30 days. Read the information appeal.

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School district approves 10-year campus use agreement with the Carpinteria Children’s Search archives at Project For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Elizabeth Pearson. The application required to file an appeal may be viewed at or downloaded from: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/a332eebc-b6b5-4a1e-9dde-4b99ae964af9?cache=1800 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://ca-santabarbaracounty.civicplus.pro/1499/Planning-Permit-Process-Flow-Chart Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/160/Planning-Development

Halos & Council approves Pitchforks Hoc Harbor Seal

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Date: 7/20/2023 ELECTRONICALLY FILED by Preston Frye, Deputy, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.

A reader sends a halo to Amber, who A reader sends a halo to Brent, “the Publish: NOV 16, 23, 30, DEC 7, 2023 The City Council amended the compohelped the reader locate her lost keys best chef in town at Zookers, who grasition of the Ad Hoc Harbor Seal Adviciously made me a Cobb salad when I after the Holiday Spirit Parade. “She – CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey, on the Carpinteria Children’s sory committee by adding alternate rode her bike twotwo blocks and back to appeared on a Monday (whimpering positions fi lled by community members Project’s continued use of the Carpinteria Main School campus retrieve the keys. Such goodness!” sadly) the weekday they are officially closed... It was beyond the callRandall duty.” Moon and Cynthia Steen during for children between 18 months and five years old its MondayThe night meeting. reader sends a pitchfork to the The committee formed this past SepA reader sends a halo to John, a newcomers to Carpinteria who “came tember after the July 2023 Harbor Seal here to escape city life but brought longtime postal delivery man in the Rookery which concerns their big city outlined bad manners with them.” Canalino area. “Thanks for decades of Report continued wonderful service. about You’re land degradation and human impact on Athe harbor seala population. reader sends pitchfork to a coone of the many reasons that CarpinAlternates are required be present all but committee,” M worker whotoclaims to beat local teria is such a special little town!” meetings and would have voting powers effective in h lives in Ventura County. – CVN photographer Robin Karlsson, on the Lions Club of if a public member of the committee were its goals of i A reader sends a halo to Carlos AlA reader sends a pitchfork to whoever varado for helping a woman push her Designation absent. of “fi rst alternate” factors that le Carpinteria raising $41,000 for six local organizations, including basket across the bridge on Linden. is stealing out of then cars. rotate “What goes would be chosen by lottery and to seal di the Carpinteria Community Association and 4-H Playa del Sur The Commander’s around comes around.” “Carlos just jumped right in to help the between existing alternate members. The second her out, andnot it absolutely madeThe her two community members that ap- said that the Recap was day. at Thank you!”time Aposition reader sends a pitchfork to the pack plied for the spoke to the council posed of peo available press of dog owners who bring their off during public comment. ground while on Wednesday, Dec. 13 to Franny for leash dogs to the historical landmark A reader sends a halo “As a Carpinteria resident who moved spective of pr “You areofdestroying the grass“My backg teaching Canalino and Carpinteria here in largepark. part because the proximity Family School classes to play theHarbor area. Owners are busy chatting itment up I think to the Seal Rookery, I’m requestdreidel game for Hanukkah. “It was not paying attention to their dogs CARPINTERIA ing that I be considered for one of the help with proc leaving behind their mess.seal Not bad very special and you’re an amazing – CVN Sports Editor Ryan P. Cruz, on Carpinterian Asher Smith’s two open spots on the ad hoc harbor timelines – tha educator.” dogs, but bad owners.”

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Senior Center Activities: Senior Lecture Series Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9:30–10:45 a.m. Dementia Caregiver Support Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30 a.m.–noon. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 Senior Center Activities: Chair Yoga Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m.–noon. Bilingual Postpartum Support Group El Carro Park, 5300 El Carro Lane. 1 p.m. rmaldonado@carpchildren. org, (805) 566-1613 One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 1:30–3:30 p.m. Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.

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Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m.–noon. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 Bocce Ball GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 1:30–3:30 p.m. Live Music: Zydeco Zippers Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. Countdown to Comedy The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m.

Tickets: $15 general, $12 student/seniors. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Saturday, Dec. 30

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

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Happy New Year!

Tuesday, Jan. 2

Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. Call Lori Locker at (805) 684-5921 for more information

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Senior Center Activities: Walking Group Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. Baby Meet Up Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–9:45 a.m. Children under two. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314 Knitting Group Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382 Senior Center Activities: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3:30 p.m. Senior Center Activities: Line Dancing Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:30–4:30 p.m.

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“Wish”

DUNCAN’S REEL DEAL M AT T D U N C A N Disney has been in a bit of a slump. It hasn’t exactly been hitting it out of the park lately. Or even out of the infield, really. “Encanto” was good, but that was 2021. Even Pixar has been mostly meh – “Elemental” and “Turning Red” were forgettable, and “Lightyear” was just OK. So maybe, deep down, “Wish” is expressing something like a sublimated desire to end the slump… like a slugger trying really, really hard not to whiff. If it is, the desire, or the expression of it, is somewhat convoluted. Because the plot of “Wish,” including the setup, is somewhat convoluted. There’s this sorcerer: King Magnifico (Chris Pine). He’s emo enough to recognize that wishes – you know, everyday wishes, like the kind you and I have – are cool but can also suck if they’re unfulfilled. So, here’s his solution. Step 1: Set up a civilization on an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Step 2: Once a month, have a ceremony and choose one loyal subject whose wish will be granted. Step 3: Grant it. So far, so good. But there’s more: The subjects have to give Magnifico all their wishes from the get-go, to be sealed away and “protected” in some magic room; and, in the meantime, they’ll forget all about those wishes and live in what I guess you’d think would be some motivation-less stupor (they sing a lot, though, so it’s OK). Oh, and Magnifico has an apprentice, or is looking for one, or is at least interviewing people for it. I’m not sure why. (Talk about a tortured setup.) Anyway, 17-year-old Asha (Ariana DeBose) interviews for the apprentice job. It’s looking good at first; she even inspires Magnifico to sing a ballad. But then Asha realizes that, hey, this situation with the wishes isn’t all that cool (duh!), especially because Magnifico only grants “safe” wishes – that is, safe for him. Plus, Asha’s grandpa’s wish never got granted, and she’s unhappy about that. Magnifico picks up on her cooling to his vibe. So, he does some mean stuff (you know, just to reinforce that he is, in fact, the villain we all knew he was ever since

Almost everything about it is devoid of imagination, from the plot to the characters to the setting. (C’mon, do we really need another Renaissance-looking fairy tale movie set in Europe?)

the movie introduced him as a sorcerer.) Now it’s a feud. Asha is anti, obviously. But the rest of city is into Magnifico’s cult of personality. It’s harder to shake them out of their blissfully ignorant reverie and convince them that their supposed savior is actually a creep. Plus, it’s not like they have wishes of their own (at least that they can remember). Asha conjures her own bit of sorcery, wishing upon a star and, somehow, bringing the star to life. It’s a cute, little cartoon star. It glows. It also has magical powers and seems kindly disposed. So, with it in tow, Asha and a little group of friends take on Magnifico. The real magic of “Wish” – what may make you wonder – is how it manages to be both too complicated for its own good while also being conspicuously boilerplate. On the one hand, it takes a simple and potentially interesting psychological insight – which is that wishes, or desires, are a double-edged sword – and bludgeons it within the first five minutes into a clunky, wordy and perplexing narration. On the other hand, almost everything about it is devoid of imagination, from the plot to the characters to the setting. (C’mon, do we really need another Renaissance-looking fairy tale movie set in Europe?) At times, it finds a nice little groove – some of the songs, for example, are pleasant – but mostly it’s just blah. Keep wishing, Disney, because this isn’t a slump-breaker. “Wish” is rated PG for thematic elements and mild action. Matt Duncan, a former Coastal View News editor, has taken physical but not emotional leave from Carpinteria to be a philosophy professor at Rhode Island College. In his free time from philosophizing, Duncan enjoys chasing his kids around, watching movies and updating his movie review blog, duncansreeldeal.blogspot.com.

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Carpinterians Clyde, left, and Diana Freeman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary both on July 28 and with an additional trip in December, with a river cruise on the Danube River to see the Christmas Markets. The pair are pictured with their copy of CVN at the Cesky Krumlov Christmas Market. “Cesky is a medieval city dominated by its 13th century castle, bisected by the Vltava River and with very few changes over the centuries,” Clyde told CVN. “The most spectacular Christmas Market was in Vienna.”

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Locals Karen Graf and her daughter Lauren recently visited Italy and Germany for a mother-daughter vacation. The two are pictured with family friends – who Graf said often visit Carpinteria – in Heidelberg, Germany, where they explored the city and saw the Heidelberg Castle. Pictured with their copy of CVN are, from left, Karen Graf, Michaela Heck, Mariella Heck, Lauren Graf, Benjamin Heck, Christian Heck, Amelie Pap, Peter Pap and Lena Biederer.

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A San Joaquin kit fox, with shoulders hunched near its den site.

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Grassland solitude

UNPREDICTABLE WILDERNESS CHUCK GRAHAM From afar, the Temblor Range in the Carrizo Plain National Monument was swept in different shades of yellow. Rancher’s fireweed, goldfields and hillside daisies brightened the arid mountain biome. From where I stood at the base of the Caliente Mountains looking east, it was the only color on what are typically barren hillsides. Another Super Bloom had arrived. Absurd amounts of rain during the winter of 2022/23, along with substantial snowfall, had brought on another spring full of vibrant wildflowers. With solid rain totals and mostly consistent rainfall from November through the end of March, it ended another dreaded drought. As spring approached, anticipation mounted with each passing week. It felt like a bloom was coming. The Carrizo Plain wasn’t just green, it was acid green. The vegetation was lush and dense. Places where I’d spotted active kit fox, badger and giant kangaroo rat dens in the past were completely smothered in fresh growth.

Fleeting natural wonders

I pulled off Elkhorn Road on the northeast side of the semi-arid grasslands and hiked an old ranch road to the rolling ridge of the Temblors. Up close, a multitude of colors revealed themselves. Blazing stars, California poppies and Parry’s mallow are native wildflowers that close up at the end of each day. They don’t begin to open again until the sun hits them the next morning. However, after walking up to the top of the ridge at 3,600 feet, all the colors,

CHUCK GRAHAM PHOTOS

The author searches for the right composition along the Temblor Range in the Carrizo Plain National Monument. the wildflowers hidden amongst all the yellows started to pop. Valley phacelia was abundant on the hillsides. Chia, blue dicks and owl’s clover were also there. One of my favorites though was just starting to bloom. Desert candles were still just getting going in mid-April. Sometimes reaching four feet tall, the yellowish lime-colored stocks were beginning to burst into their beautiful magenta-colored blooms. They looked incredible, standing above the hillside daisies and blazing stars, the perfect blend of yellow, orange and deep purple popping on the Temblors.

The waiting game

Due to all that significant rain, most species of native flora were waist-high and so thick it wasn’t allowing for much open ground. It made it very tough locating wildlife. That, and lots of visitors

From late February to the first week of April, the Carrizo Plain went from barren and snowed in to vibrant and lush in wildflowers, a grassland biome of extremes.

enjoying the abundant wildflowers across the Carrizo Plain kept mammals and birdlife hunkered down and/or further out across the expanse of the veld. Rancher’s fireweed was particularly dense. Places where I’ve located kit fox dens in the past were well hidden this time. I did get lucky, though. An active kit fox den that was very busy with six pups in 2020 was active once more. In 2021 and 2022 it was not active at all, but I decided to walk up the hill just to be sure during the second week of April 2023. The den was surrounded in the rancher’s fireweed, but in the middle of it all was a barren patch of dirt. It was busy. With my binoculars I counted four entry points to the den. All the telltale signs were there. Plenty of flies buzzing around the openings. Leftover prey was scattered about, even a couple of giant kangaroo rat tails were probably nothing more than play toys at that point. And there were no spider webs solidified across the entry points. Kit foxes were underground. I posted up in the fireweed and sat waiting. All I had on me were binoculars, my camera with a 300mm lens and some water. After 35 minutes the dad rose above an opening. First there were his ginormous ears, some of the biggest among all canids. It was like a periscope rising out of calm seas. However, once his entire head was exposed, he slowly vanished, lowering himself out of sight. Another 35 minutes passed, and with the same results. Then 15 more minutes passed, and a single, cute pup exited the den. It looked about four weeks old, and flopped down in the dirt, sunning the afternoon away. Its dad passed by once, and then another pup rose above ground only to quickly vanish into another en-

The kit foxes don’t eat the tails of giant kangaroo rats; instead, they use them as play toys. try point. Wildlife is always on its own schedule. Patience was needed for both another bloom and thriving grassland fauna, but enough rain will always be the ultimate factor. It determines how grassland flora and fauna will fair through the rest of the year and the following one. Locating and photographing that active kit fox den jumpstarted the spring of 2023 for me. From there, my senses were heightened, as the last of California’s semi-arid grasslands came alive. What will the winter and spring of 2024 bring? Adventure and travel writer Chuck Graham lives in Carpinteria and contributes his writing and photography to publications far and wide. For more wildlife photos, visit chuckgrahamphoto.com or follow Graham on Instagram at @chuckgrahamphoto.

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Public Notices ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as (1) DA CREATIVE CONSULTING (2) DALIDAA.COM at 217 LA PLATA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. Full name of registrant(s): DALIDA S ARAKELIAN at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 11/01/2023. The registrant began transacting business on July 07, 2023. Signed: DALIDA S. ARAKELIAN, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. 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Warriors boys and girls soccer seasons kick off Carpinteria closes Jim Bashore Cage Classic

Aiden Alcaraz fires off a three-pointer at the Jim Bashore Holiday Cage Classic.

Sophomore Edwin Hernandez takes the ball up court.

Sawyer Kelly grabs a loose ball against Arroyo Grande.

Carpinteria girls soccer starts the season with four straight wins; boys win one of three

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING Warriors finish with two wins, two losses in the annual holiday tournament

The had a lot of leadership halftime, then in the second half, CarpinCarpinteria’s boys and girls soccer 3-0, and moving on with a perfect 3-0 BY RYAN P. CRUZ | PHOTOS BY Warriors ROSANA SWING from seniors Luna Glavan and Isela teria’s Raul Reyes assisted Jeshua Magaña teams have now both started their respec- record for the season. coach Martinez said he was for the Warriors’ second goal of the game. tive seasons, with playing a handful On before Dec. 4, Carpinteria ChanCarpinteria boys each basketball hosted the points Carpinteriahosted mounted a Zamora, competedbut this afterproud of the new younger members Magaña then assisted Daniel Velazquez of games the Warriors nel Islands of also annual Jimand Bashore Holidaygirls Cagegetting Classicoff comeback to for cut the the first leadleague to fivegame points, noon,” Carpinteria the squad who were able to “elevate to give Carpinteria the 3-1 lead. to a perfect with21, four straight wins. 41-36, the year, and this matchup was closely from Dec. 18start to Dec. with 12 teams coach Jackson Hall in the fourth quarter. Despite the of “It was a great first win of the season; forgame. the occasion. Carpinteria The over Carpinteria girlsatsoccer team got late contested with both could teams not scoreless playing four days the Warriors’ said after the push, Carpinteria close themselves” its season until minute, when Waroutscored opponents 11-0 this year, our players worked hard and played well home gym. going with a road trip to Santa the gap the and 47th the Conquistadors went on has “Despite falling bethewe Warriors are now 4-0 overall and throughout the whole game,” said CarBarbara to facecame Bishop on Monday, a late-game riors sophomore Evelyn Lara 52-38. weaved and The Warriors intoDiego the tournament hind, continued run to take the win, Nov. 23, and it was a great start for the through the defense and sent in a cross1-0 in league heading on a two-game win streak and extended All season long, Carpinteria has been to play hard and into league match- pinteria coach Gerry Rodriguez. “There this aweek home against Malibu are still some things we need to work on Warriors who escaped with a 2-0 win to led shot from theroster wingoftojuniors give Carpinteria the streak to four straight with back-toshowed lot ofatgrit by its deep and soph- ups and improve on but overall, I was pleased startvictories the yearon at the 1-0.first two days of the omores. the 1-0Against lead. The Warriors a few and back and Nordhoff. resolve to get Cabrillo, it washad a quartet Theinto Warriors boys kicked off the sea- with our style of play.” A few days later The the Warriors Warriorsbeat girls ofmore scoring juniors chancesleading that bounced off back Bashore Cage Classic. Carpinteria the way the game.” On Dec. 4, the Warriors boys opened with atwo non-league played their first home game theone, year once the goalposts, but Sebastian the 1-0 lead would be sonWith DeToledo by one point, 45-44, onof day wins matchup at home again: junior Campuzawithdefeated a Thursday night matchup just enough the win to against Mesa on Nov. 28. And while up league play on the road against Chanthen Grace Brethren inagainst a 71-36La no-Reed scoredtoa take team-high of thanks 11 points and oneRio loss at the did Reina aton Carpinteria Valley the tough Carpinteria defense posting Carpinteria blowout the second day. Memorial Sta- while battling in the paint for rebounds tournamen t , find t h e the back of the net, nel Islands, but Carpinteria struggled to the Warriors could dium on Nov. 30. Again, it was a display of its fourth straight shutout of the year. After the four-game win streak, Carpin- and disrupting passing lanes all game on Warriors earned not a hold off the Spar- hold off a strong Raiders offense as Chanpowerful offense andrecord lockdown defense, The highlight of theSuarez game, scored according teria advanced to a 6-4 overall, but defense; spotscoring in theattack, third-and Rio Mesa came nel Islands ran away with the win, 3-0. junior Carlo 10 tans “The boys did work hard but our top, against 2-1. with the Warriors comingended out onontop 5-0 points, to Carpinteria coach Freddy Martinez, the Warriors’ hot streak the place on match all in the second half; junior Aiden away Two days later,onthe boys recovered passing and mistakes cost us the game to advance on the year. came in the final minutes, when Arroyo third day of to the2-0 tournament against the Alcaraz added ninetwo points; and junior Grande the season-opening loss with a win tonight,” said coach Rodriguez. “It’s a Less than 24 hours after the win over La Sawyer Channel Islands a Mifree from Cabrillo Conquistadors. the final day on Kelly scoredwas six. awarded Sophomore slow process but we need to keep moving Reina, the Warriors hostedout crosstown rival cah shot just rounded outside the the with War- on the roadDec. over21. Thacher, 3-1. The Warriors started slow and Smith outbox the and scoring Thursday, At Thacher, Carpinteria gave up an forward and work harder.” Cate for theat “Battle of the 192” on Friday, riors defense held on strong, with goalie trailed 31-15 halftime, and in the third two Against Arroyo points in the loss. Carpinteria boys soccer is now 1-2 goal settling into a rhythm Dec. 1. Cabrillo Again, itled was Gonzalez blocking the quarter byallasCarpinteria much as 20all Natalie Grande, thebefore Warriors “I am extremely proud of how theinitial guys early establishing the offense. The War- overall and 0-1 in league with matchups day and the Warriors dropped three goals shot and a rebound shot, allowing the and fell behind in the first riors evened uptrailthe score at 1-1 before this week against Malibu and Nordhoff. while posting their third straight shutout, defense to clear the ball from danger. half and were ing 24-13 at halftime. While the Carpinteria defense was able to stifle Arroyo Grande, it was tough Sebastian Campuzano Reed attempts a steal against sledding for the War- Grace Brethren. riors offense and the Eagles came away with the win 55-31. the entire season. Only one Carpinteria player scored in With the loss, the Warriors finished the double digits, with Alcaraz finishing the tournament in fourth place with a the game with 10 points. Kelly scored 2-2 record. seven, Campuzano-Reed contributed “Overall, it was a tremendously sucwith six, Suarez with five and Smith with cessful tournament for the host team three in the loss to Arroyo Grande. and our guys represented the program, Despite the loss, coach Hall said school and community with pride,” coach Carpinteria continued to show a lot of Hall said. effort on defense. Kelly held Arroyo Carpinteria is now 6-6 overall and 1-1 Grande’s top-scoring guard to one point in league play, and the Warriors will be Carpinteria alumni showed up to support the Warriors. From left is Jose for the entire game, and the Warriors back in action in a home game against Suarez (‘21), Dylan O’Neill (‘22), Dylan “Jared” Zapata (‘22) and Miles have still not allowed an opposing team Trinity Classical Academy on Friday, Souza (‘21). to score more than 55 points throughout Dec. 29.

Peter Campuzano gains control of the ball in the Warriors’ loss against Rio Mesa.

Junior defender Karolina Casas and the Warriors defense haven’t allowed a goal this year.

Senior Captain Isela Zamora takes a shot on the goal in Carpinteria’s 3-0 win over Cate.

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A look back at sports in 2023

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CRUZ ON SPORTS R YA N P. C R U Z At the end of the year, as I sit back with a belly full of tamales, pozole, cookies and hot cocoa, watching one of the many awkwardly named college bowl games – The Guaranteed Rate Bowl, The Duke’s Mayo Bowl, or my personal favorite, The PopTarts Bowl, where the winning team will be awarded strawberry Pop-Tarts as part of the postgame trophy presentation – I reflected on what has been another great year for the record books. In the sports world, 2023 started on a scary note, when on Jan. 2 Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered a traumatic cardiac arrest on the field against the Cincinnati playoffs. Hamlin was thankfully saved by the quick-acting of the Buffalo training staff and Cincinnati emergency personnel, who rushed him to the hospital for recovery. Miraculously, Hamlin returned to the field just eight months later in August 2023. The year also brought a few notable events from the greatest sports stars. In February, legendary quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement (again), and LeBron James cemented his legacy even further by surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as NBA’s all-time scoring leader. James, now in his 21st season and looking just as good as ever, is currently at 39,363 points and counting. Summer 2023 was all about the women of sports. While the United States was forced out of the Women’s FIFA World Cup in the Round of 16, American women fared far better in individual championships. Sha’Carri Richardson, the fastest and most stylish sprinter in American history, won the women’s 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships in August. The same month, Simone Biles made history with her eighth all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. In October, Biles took four golds at the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, giving her a record 23 world titles in total – the most in men’s or women’s gymnastics history. And in September, 19-year-old Coco Gauff won the U.S. Open, her first Major singles title, making her the first American teenager to win the tournament since Serena Williams in 1999. But the biggest, billion-dollar news of the year came when Japanese superstar pitcher Shohei Ohtani signed a reported 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in early December – now the largest deal in professional sports history. Just 10 days after signing Ohtani, the Dodgers landed another Japanese pitching sensation, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was signed to a reported 12-year, $325 million contract, giving the Dodgers the most expensive pair of pitchers in major league history. Here in Carpinteria, 2023 brought its own mix of highlights and storylines throughout the local sports seasons. As always, Carpinteria’s water polo programs continue to prosper. In early 2023, the Warriors girls water polo went an amazing 8-0 in Citrus Coast League

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Warriors spirit was in full swing during the 2023 football season. play before their season was cut short in the CIF Division 4 Playoffs. When the Warriors returned to school in the fall, the boys water polo team kept the same energy by finishing perfect at 6-0 in the Citrus Coast League and earning Carpinteria’s sixth straight league title before being eliminated in a heartbreaking loss against El Dorado in the CIF Division 2 Playoffs. After the season’s end, Carpinteria star senior Asher Smith announced that he would be continuing his career next year in Division 1 at Loyola Marymount. Warrior spirit was in full swing when Carpinteria football had a hot start to the 2023 season, winning back-to-back games and starting 2-0 for the first time in over 10 years; but the Warriors’ streak was short-lived and the team didn’t get another win for the rest of the season, finishing 2-8 overall and 0-4 in league play. Next year, the Warriors will have a clean slate and new leadership after head coach Mario Robinson announced his retirement shortly after the season. Warriors girls tennis made waves and the team was near impossible to beat in 2023, finishing 12-0 in the Citrus Coast League and making it to the second round of the CIF Playoffs. Over on the other side of town, Cate School’s girls and boys tennis teams finished undefeated, with both making their way through to claim CIF titles. Cate’s eight-man football team also made a deep run to the CIF Finals before ultimately losing in the championship game. With all of these highlights, it will be hard to top 2023, but now the local boys and girls basketball and soccer teams are in full swing, along with girls water polo and some of these teams are poised to make their own magic in the new year. Carpinteria girls soccer in particular is looking to make a run at the playoffs after starting the season on a six-game win streak. So, thanks to all the athletes who gave it their all in the past year, and, with 2023 in the books, here’s to the future highlights and the memories we will surely make in sports in 2024. Ryan P. Cruz is the sports editor for Coastal View News. This is the latest installment of a monthly column where he explores local sports, sports history, and what’s in store for the future of Carpinteria sports. Have an idea, tip, or sports story? Email him at sports@ coastalview.com.

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Carpinteria sophomore Charlotte Cooney scored 12 points against Santa Maria.

Warriors girls hoops falls to Santa Maria BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Carpinteria girls basketball played at home against Santa Maria just a few days before Christmas on Friday, Dec. 22, but the Warriors could not outscore the Saints and Santa Maria came away with the win, 53-39. The Warriors were able to take an early lead 13-10 after the first quarter, but Santa Maria went on an 18-3 run in the second quarter to go into halftime with the lead, 28-16. The Warriors struggled to score again in the third quarter, finishing with only four points while Santa Maria extended its lead to 36-20 heading into the final period. In the fourth quarter, Carpinteria’s offense woke up and the Warriors scored 19 points, but it wasn’t enough

to make up the deficit and Santa Maria took the win. Warriors senior Amarisse Camargo led the team with 16 points in the loss, while sophomore Charlotte Cooney added 12 points and sophomore Jamaica Cook was a force on the boards with 11 rebounds. “I was happy with our effort. We are still trying to figure out how to play good consistent basketball for 32 minutes,” said Carpinteria coach Henry Gonzales. “Once we do that, we will be a force in league play.” Carpinteria is now 6-5 overall and 2-1 in league play, and the Warriors will be back on the court after the holiday break on Friday, Jan. 5 at Santa Paula.

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Carpinteria Cemetery honors veterans The Carpinteria Cemetery – with more than 50 volunteers – honored veterans on Saturday, Dec. 16 by placing wreaths on their graves, for annual Wreaths Across America Day. This year, volunteers placed 594 wreaths. “Many thanks to the Carpinteria Lions and McDermott Crockett Mortuary for their generous donation of the wreaths,” Mike Damron, general manager of the Carpinteria Cemetery District, told CVN.

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