Coastal View News • January 9, 2025

CARPINTERIA

Surf’s up

Carpinteria’s high school surf team hosted the first-ever Scholastic Surf Series competition here in Carpinteria last weekend, where the local surfers shredded familiar waves and claimed a head-to-head victory over Malibu. Izzy Scott, pictured, carved her way into second place in Girls Shortboard with smooth style at her hometown beach break. Check out more photos and read about the competition on pages 22-23 of this week’s print.

Supervisor Roy Lee sworn in

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Girls Inc. gives out gifts, free boots during Operation Holiday Cheer

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Girls Inc. of Carpinteria celebrated its fifth annual Operation Holiday Cheer in December, passing out more than 300 gifts to over 200 local children and families in need.

“This event goes beyond gift-giving; it’s about bringing our community together to create moments of hope and connection that resonate well beyond the holiday season,” said Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Executive Director Jamie Collins. “Witnessing the joy on the faces of children and families reminds us of the profound impact a united community can have, all thanks to our remarkable partners at Cox Communications.”

Operation Holiday Cheer — sponsored by Cox Communications — has been put on by Girls Inc. since 2020. This year’s event also included a festive holiday dinner and activities for families, and Deckers Brands gifted UGG boots to all girls and women in attendance.

“Cox is proud to celebrate its fifth year sponsoring this joyful event, which has become one of our favorite ways to celebrate the holiday season,” said Cox Public & Government, Sr. Specialist Cheyanne Brooks. “The event serves as a wonderful reminder of Cox’s more than 125-year history and commitment to supporting youth and education, and it’s a meaningful way for us to give back to the communities we serve.”

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Girls Inc. of Carpinteria and Cox Communications take a group photo together following Operation Holiday Cheer.

Yuriemy Manriquez shows off her new UGG slippers.

Harper Diaz smiles with her cat Squishmallow.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Board Member Peter Dugré serves food to families during Operation Holiday Cheer.

Daniela Lugardo, right, and her younger sister receive their gifts.

From left, Cheyanne Brooks wraps presents for Bella Diaz and Olivia Castillo.

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Cottage welcomes first 2025 baby

Esther Love Boyko — born at 3:07 a.m. on Jan. 1 to Mariam and Igor Boyko of Ventura — was the first baby born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in 2025, the hospital announced last week. She arrived at 7 pounds, 4 ounces and 19.5 inches. She is the couple’s fourth child.

“Baby Boyko’s arrival marks not just the start of a new year but the beginning of a new chapter in the Boyko family’s lives,” hospital representative Cristina Cortez said in a press release.

Baby Esther Love Boyko — the daughter of Mariam and Igor Boyko of Ventura, pictured — was the first baby born at Cottage Hospital in 2025.

Trash collected as usual during MLK weekend

E.J. Harrison & Sons will collect trash according to the usual schedule during the week of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Jan. 19–25.

Harrison & Sons customers can place three carts at the curb each week: trash, recycling, and organics. Food waste should be placed in closed plastic or paper bags and put in the organics cart.

Montecito Bank & Trust president and COO retires

George Leis, board president and chief operating officer (COO) of Montecito Bank & Trust, is retiring after eight and a half years with the bank. He is leaving after a 40+ year career in banking, the bank said in a press release sent out last week, and stepped down from the board of directors effective Jan. 3.

In a press release, Leis said it has been an “incredibly journey” serving as president and COO.

Harrison & Sons serves Carpinteria and other areas across Ventura. For more information, visit ejharrison.com.

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“The bank’s unwavering commitment to philanthropy and community engagement has allowed me to serve in ways I could only dream of. Through my time here, my board service, and my volunteer leadership roles, I’ve been able to make a meaningful impact that has been profoundly rewarding,” he said. “As I reflect on this next chapter of my life, I look forward to embracing new opportunities to give back. I’m excited to take all that I’ve learned throughout my career and devote even more of my time and talent to nonprofit organizations where I can continue to make a difference, locally and nationally.”

His responsibilities will be covered by Montecito Bank & Trust CEO and Chairman Janet Garufis and CFO and CAO Bruce Stevens for the immediate future.

Montecito Bank & Trust Board President and COO George Leis, right, is retiring after eight years with the bank. He is pictured here with Montecito Bank & Trust Chairman and CEO Janet Garufis at the 2023 Community Dividends awards luncheon.

Carl Henry Volz

06/03/1938 — 11/17/2024

Carl Henry Volz, age 86, passed away peacefully from the disease of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on Nov. 17, 2024 at Serenity House in Santa Barbara. He was born in Rochester, New York on June 3, 1938 to Henry and Dorothy Volz. He attended Monroe High School and graduated in 1955. Carl then attended a one-year program at New York State School of Forestry in Syracuse, and later worked as a surveyor. He also attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he pursued classes in silversmithing and metalwork.

Carl traveled to Oregon where he eventually met his wife, Lynn. Together they moved to Rochester to work and save for a farm in Ettrick, Wisconsin, where they enjoyed the rural life with two small sons. Farm life included chopping wood, baking bread, gardening, canning, as well as enjoying potlucks and gatherings with friends and neighbors.

Eventually Carl and his family moved to the Big Island, where he worked in carpentry and remodeling. Later in life they moved to Southern California to be near family, eventually retiring in Carpinteria. Carl loved traveling with Lynn, exploring new places in Canada, Alaska, Mexico, Thailand and parts of Europe. He also loved classical jazz and classic rock music attending favorite performers at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Carl always had an affinity for classic cars. During retirement there was always a car to be worked on. Later he got help with much of the repair and finishing. Carl loved scouting the internet for a much needed car part or embellishment.

Carl is survived by his wife Lynn, sons Joshua (Heather) Volz and Christoper Volz, granddaughter Jordan Volz, sister Eugenia (Larry) Volz, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by nephew Pete Schoettler.

There will be a Celebration of Life with details to follow.

Billie Ann Blum

01/13/1939 — 12/24/24

Our beloved mother and grandmother (Oma), Billie Ann Blum, 85, of Carpinteria, California, passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2024, at Samarkand in Santa Barbara, California, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Billie was born on Jan. 13, 1939, in North Carolina. Billie grew up in Oregon and eventually moved to California, where she met the love of her life, Joe. Billie and Joe met at a dance in Los Angeles, California, fell in love, and knew they were meant to spend the rest of their lives together forever. Billie and Joe were married 52 years before Joe’s passing in 2009. Joe and Billie are once again dancing.

Billie and Joe started Blum Electric in 1972 and 52 years later, it is still thriving. Today, it is run by their sons.

The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Billie. She loved the rain, the Redwood trees, crossword puzzles, and cherished her grandchildren overall.

Everyone who knew Billie loved her and many referred to her as their second mom. Her pleasant personality was contagious to everyone she met.

Billie is a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Billie is survived by her children, Wally Blum, John Blum (Renee), Jeannie Blum and Josef Blum (Sabrina); grandchildren, Kayla, Steven, Michael, Kyle, Colin, Christopher, Kaiden, Brandon, Madison, Justin and Kaitlyn; and great-granddaughter Scarlett.

Billie was preceded in death by her loving husband Joe, her daughter Julie, and granddaughter Andree.

We the family would like to thank the staff at Samarkand and Hospice for taking such exceptional care of our mom.

A celebration to honor the life of Billie will be held on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane, Carpinteria, California.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.Reception to follow.

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Ramona Garcia 07/15/1927 — 12/29/2024

A life well-lived.

Our dear mother, Ramona Garcia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Dec. 29, 2024.

Ramona was born in La Labor, Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico to Ambrocio Muñeton and Estefana Gomez. She married Miguel Garcia in May 1943. They were married for 65 years until his passing in 2007. Together they raised nine children. She moved to Carpinteria with her children in 1967. She worked at the Community Memorial Building in Carpinteria, where she enjoyed feeding the elderly.

She is survived by her nine children: Marcelo Garcia (Socorro), Rosalina Garcia, Olivia Garcia, Maria Clara Robledo (Roberto), Miguel Garcia (Rosalia), Imelda Jimenez (Samuel), Higinio Garcia, Cirilo Garcia and Teresa Orozco (Sergio). She also leaves behind fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.

She was a pillar of our family and always there with a warm smile, a listening ear, and a generous spirit.

Our mother loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to church on Sundays. She had a weakness for Mexican bread, chicharrónes, tamales and mini M&M’s. Ramona also enjoyed working in her garden.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Carpinteria followed by a graveside service at Calvary Cemetery in Santa Barbara.

Nancy C. Haviland 06/20/1930 — 12/31/2024

Aunt, great aunt, sister, friend, nurse. On New Year’s Eve, we said goodbye to our independent, wonderful aunt. She became a friend to many four-legged friends when she moved from the East Coast in 2002 (and then of course their owners). She loved Carpinteria and her many friends here. They enriched her life the past 22 years.

Nancy taught us a great deal, not by her words, but by her example. We’ll share some lessons learned:

Be a good sister.

Be a good neighbor and help when you can.

Give service to your community. Never complain.

Date and label all your photographs. Love your dog.

Don’t give out too much information.

Follow the Kansas City Chiefs and Notre Dame Football.

Simply stated, Nancy became our mother’s right hand when our mom became a single parent to four daughters, and subsequently, a surrogate grandparent to our mother’s nine grandchildren. She was always present and gave selflessly. Nancy gave so stoically and consistently for her 94 years. While her presence was felt quietly, her absence will not be.

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Protecting our water allotment for the future

A recent Los Angeles Times article reported that the California Water Project is going to reduce our water allotment by 95% of the 3,000-acre feet we voted for in 1992. Our 2025 allotment will be 150 acrefeet or a couple of weeks’ worth of water. It gets worse. We are obliged to pay our portion of the “fixed costs” of the project because of a “take or pay” contract that is included in the revenue bonds we voted for to finance the project. Our “fixed costs” amount to $3.5 million per year. We are obliged to pay that expense irrespective of the amount of water the state can deliver.

And even worse yet, the SWP crosses the San Andreas Fault in several places. In the event of a catastrophic earthquake, it is likely that we will not receive any state water and may still have to pay the $3.5 million obligation.

Because the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project and its inherent water rate increase will come online in 2026, I suggested to General Manager Bob McDonald and the water board that divesting ourselves from the SWP would be a prudent thing to do to keep our water rate affordable. But we can’t entirely blame the water district for the hole we are in because much of this was inherited and beyond their control due to climate change, but they are the only ones that can get us out.

By divesting or counteracting state water costs we can save millions of dollars that can be used to achieve our goal of water independence. It will be difficult and expensive, but I think this is something that must be done and it needs the support of the entire community. How we arrived at this point is not important, how we get out is.

Bob Franco Carpinteria

City Council at odds with community

Our City Council seems at odds with the concerns of the community, creating or ignoring more problems than they solve. They certainly are not taking care of the basics. One would think they are a re-development agency rather than representatives of the people in a democratic government. It had been hoped that district representation would lead to more focus on the needs of the town, but not so. Serious problems that affect the everyday lives of Carpinterians remain unresolved.

Polluted air from an out-of-control and unregulated cannabis industry continues to impact the health of city residents. The city fails to expand its borders and exert control while the county uses the Carpinteria Valley as a tax source leaving the city to bear the impacts.

Homeless are allowed free rein on our streets. Lack of affordable housing for locals breaks up families and drives the younger generations away. Commercial and homeless vehicles seek free parking in our residential neighborhoods at night. Rocks and debris are dumped on our beach destroying once great swimming, running, body surfing and boat launch. Poor enforcement of traffic laws has led to a free-for-all on the streets by e-bikes and careless drivers. Developers are

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“By divesting or counteracting state water costs we can save millions of dollars that can be used to achieve our goal of water independence. It will be difficult and expensive, but I think this is something that must be done and it needs the support of the entire community. How we arrived at this point is not important, how we get out is.”

— Bob Franco

We march to unite the people who’ve been the backbone of resistance for generations, and to welcome even more. We march to remind civil servants they answer to us. We march to inspire, energize, and drive change long after the day is done.

The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30–6:30 p.m. I learned more by emailing carpindivisible@gmail. com.

We each have a responsibility to ensure our government, our elected officials, our civil servants that they answer to us — the people.

Diane Wondolowski Carpinteria

Speaking out against relentless sonic booms

buying up and destroying our downtown sector and small businesses cannot compete with the time and dollars it takes to endure the bureaucracy of government.

First and foremost as an example is the Surfliner Inn. A questionable use of public land at best. A disingenuous gerrymandering of governance at worst with Measure T successfully confusing voters. I agree with those that call for a clear vote: Surfliner Inn on public land at the Amtrak Station? Yes or No. Let the people decide. It is our town.

John Culbertson Carpinteria

Immigrants strengthen communities

I was heartened to read the praise of the immigrant community in the letter “America is a country of immigrants,” (CVN Vol. 31, No. 16). However, I was concerned that the end of the letter appeared to imply that there was a scourge of criminals entering the country and degrading our quality of life.

I hope that was not their intention, as this is not true. Many of us are frightened by the vitriol and lies that have been amplified by the administration that will be in the White House starting Jan. 20. Numerous studies and data from the Census Bureau and FBI have shown that immigrants strengthen communities and do not increase crime.

We are about to enter an era in which many politicians feel more empowered to scapegoat minority communities. We should not allow that to happen.

Mara Weiss Carpinteria

Protect the rookery from disturbances

My walks at the Carpinteria Harbor Seal Rookery have been precious to me. I walk on the wonderful Carpinteria bluffs early mornings several times a week. My most treasured moments are when I can see the wonderful seals at the rookery. I often can hear the barks of some of them from out at sea. All too often, I will see human and dog tracks on the sand and no seals on shore. They

have been again driven off their only safe haven.

The seal rookery is one of few on the entire California coast. Their numbers have been going down as many have been dying from lack of safe time on shore which they need daily, year-round.

We must protect this rookery while we still have one to protect. It is worth more than gold to Carpinteria and the thousands of visitors who come to see them.

Valerie Bentz Carpinteria

Marching against Project 2025

I hear concerned Carpinteria citizens wondering what they can do in the face of Project 2025. Project 2025 is 900 pages of proposals to strip away core civil rights and liberties. There are several national organizations working on strategies and tactics to help counter this proposed regression. One of those is Indivisible. Indivisible understands the strength that comes with individuals coming together in support of the good for their community. In that spirit, Carp Indivisible has been formed as part of this grassroots movement.

Carp Indivisible’s first activity will be the Seal to Sea People’s March on Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. The organizers invite like-minded people like you and me to join them at the Seal Fountain in front of the Smart & Final where we will march to the beach, on the boardwalk and back. Appropriate signs make the march more meaningful. This is part of the nationwide People’s March.

Why march? We all march for different reasons, but we march for the same cause: to defend our rights and our future. To make the statement that Project 2025 is not welcome in our town.

The People’s March is about one thing: our power. It is a bold demonstration of the resilience of resistance.

With an estimated net worth of $195 billion, the world’s wealthiest man doesn’t worry about shaking buildings and terrified pets on the Central Coast out to Bakersfield. Not about endangered redlegged frogs, monarch butterflies, California least terns, blue whales, or threatened species including snowy plovers and gray whales. And Carpinteria’s harbor seals? Not even about endangered jaguarundi, ocelots and Kimp’s ridley sea turtles (one of the most endangered sea turtle species) in Boca Chica, Texas.

In September 2022, a test launch scorched 68 acres of land in the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. In April 2023, SpaceX launched what was meant to be the world’s most powerful rocket, exploded on the launch pad at Boca Chica, jettisoning flaming heavy debris into sensitive wetlands. In response, Elon Musk said: “We’ve got a lot of land with nobody around, and so if it blows up, it’s cool.”

The Department of Air Force (DAF) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) is applying to the California Coastal Commission for increased missile launches to 100 this year. If approved, that means sonic booms every 3 to 4 days. A large percentage would be SpaceX Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy.

Musk doesn’t worry about the Kessler effect while controlling nearly two-thirds of all active satellites orbiting Earth, with over 7,000 Starlink satellites aiming to become a mega constellation of 42,000.

DAF is accepting public comments for environmental impact statement preparation.

Public meetings on Jan. 14, 15 and 16, with one virtual option. Comments may also be submitted through the comment form at VSFBFalconLaunchEIS.com or email with subject line “Falcon EIS.”

Remind Governor Gavin Newsom that SpaceX’s space launch activities are carried out solely by a private entity, not a government program, and Coastal Zone Management Act’s consistency certification provisions must apply at gov. ca.gov/contact.

Peggy Oki Carpinteria

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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA SOUTH BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CASE NUMBER: 25BAR-00003

DATE OF HEARING: January 24, 2025

MEETING BEINGS: 9:00 A.M

SUBJECT: Higginbotham Trust - Residential Alterations

Request of Troy Worgull, Architect for Harlan Higginbotham to consider case No. 25BAR-00003 for Conceptual/preliminary/final approval of exterior alterations to a 2-story single family dwelling consisting of new first and second floor doors and windows, new rooftop skylight, and new second floor deck guardrails. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: 2,825 square foot residence with attached garage of 478 square feet. The proposed project cut and fill is to be determined. The property is 0.17 acres, zoned 7-R-1, and shown as Assessor Parcel Number 005-152071, located at 2462 Golden Gate Avenue, in the Summerland area, First Supervisorial District.

Anyone interested in this matter is invited to join and speak in support or in opposition to the projects. Written comments are also welcome. All letters should be addressed to the Santa Barbara County Board of Architectural Review, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101 (Attn: Hearing Support).

For further information, please contact the project planner Tatiana Cruz via email cruzt@countyofsb.org or the SBAR secretary, Jonathan Martin at (805) 568-3374 or martinj@countyofsb.org or via FAX at (805) 568-2030.

If you challenge the project 25BAR-00003 in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Architectural Review Board prior to the public hearing.

The order of the agenda is subject to change, please contact Hearing Support prior to the meeting for any additional changes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The South Board of Architectural Review provides in-person participation as well as virtual participation until further notice.

The following methods of participation are available to the public.

1. You may observe the live stream of the South Board of Architectural Review online at: YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hPfWWxJ_kd_oF6fPAygBA

2. If you wish to make a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item, the following methods are available:

• Distribution to the South Board of Architectural Review Members - Submit your comment via email prior to the commencement of the South Board of Architectural Review meeting. Please submit your comment to the Recording Secretary at martinj@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.

• Attend the Meeting In-Person: Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments at the SBAR meeting in-person.

• Video and Teleconference Public Participation – A public member who wishes to participate via Zoom must follow the link listed above Any physical evidence (e.g. photographs, documents, etc.) the public wishes to share with the Board must be emailed to the recording secretary at martinj@countyofsb.org. Please indicate your desire to speak when the chair opens the public comments portion for the item you wish to speak on. The chat feature will be unavailable during the hearing. For technical assistance during the hearing, please contact (805) 568-2000 to be directed to our technical team.

Video and Teleconference Public Participation

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: January 24, 2024 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Topic: South Board of Architectural Review 1/24/2025

Register in advance for this webinar: https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register /WN_sRi1vQtIQD6SPXOBk4gTXA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

OR PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE:

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What’s new at the harbor seal rookery?

This report covers Jan. 1–5, 2025

CVN’s Seal Watch weekly report, written by Seal Watch volunteers, covers activities at the Harbor Seal Rookery. The group can be reached at carpsealwatch@ gmail.com or at (805) 364-3194. The rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Carpinteria State Beach. There is no vehicle access from Dump Road.

Happy New Year! Seal Watch volunteers are back at the sanctuary overlook monitoring the seals and greeting visitors from around the world.

NATURAL HISTORY NOTES

This time of year a frequent question is when will pups arrive. Typically, most pups begin arriving around Valentine’s Day. Births continue through March with some in April and even May. December and January pups are usually “preemies” with a low survival rate.

VISITORS

About 1,462 people came to view the seals. Volunteers recorded people from Spain, Kosovo, Mexico, Uruguay, Germany, Canada, Taiwan, France, India, Brazil, Russia, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, Idaho, New Hampshire, Washington, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Utah, North Carolina, Colorado, New York, South Carolina, Alabama, Wisconsin, Florida, and Indiana.

DISTURBANCES

Three minor disturbances, which alarmed the seals, but did not cause a rush to the ocean, were caused by a camera elevated on a pole at the overlook, workers on the pier, and aircraft.

Please consider honoring the Marine Mammal Protection Act by not walking the sanctuary beach all year. Do not bring dogs, bicycles, or loud voices to view the seals. Harbor seals, when disturbed, may flee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers asked that dogs always remain outside the rope area.

Carpinteria Seal Watchers do some monitoring of our local seals year-round; we would like to increase visitor services and data collection year-round, but more volunteers are always needed. Contact Seal Watch at carpsealwatch@gmail.com or at (805) 364-3194 if you’d like to help!

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Being W.I.S.E. in 2025

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In this column, we celebrate the power of aging well, with four segments designed to inspire and engage.

W for Wellness: tips and insights for maintaining a healthy body and mind.

I for Inspiration: real-life tales of individuals 55 and older who are living life to the fullest.

S for Sharpen: activities and exercises to keep your brain active and sharp.

E for Education: a quick lesson or fun trivia to keep you learning and growing.

Join us on a journey of health, inspiration, mental agility and knowledge!

Wellness: the power of song

Sing, sing a song. Sing out loud, sing out strong. Seriously, just do it — it’s really good for you!

Even if you think you’re tone-deaf or struggle to carry a tune, this simple activity has been proven to improve both your physical and mental health. A 2004 study by Gunter Krutz compared the effects of people singing with those who were simply listening to music. Those who sang showed substantially higher levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody that plays a vital role in strengthening the immune system and helping the body fight off infections. Hitting a note in the key of C is like taking a dose of vitamin C. We invite you all to come sing with AgeWell on the first and third Monday of each month at the Veterans Hall, 10:30 a.m.

Inspire: the amazing D. Sivan Lions, tigers and bears — oh my! While this might have been a concussion-induced bad dream for Dorothy, it was just another day for this amazing man. Meet D. Sivan, who walked through the dense forests around Nilgiri Mountain,

Even if you think you’re tone-deaf or struggle to carry a tune, this simple activity has been proven to improve both your physical and mental health.

delivering letters and pensions to the surrounding plantations. Walking just under 10 miles every day, this 66-year-old man navigated treacherous trails and faced wild animals — on a daily basis. Way to nail the mail!

Sharpen: state your name

It’s time to put your memory and processing speed to the test! Can you name the 10 U.S. states with two-word names in just 30 seconds? Fun for any state of mind!

Educate: being as smart as your phone

Have you ever found yourself staring at your smartphone, watching the battery drain right before your eyes without doing anything at all? It’s enough to strike fear in anyone, especially when there’s no charger in sight.

But don’t worry! I’m here to share a simple tip to extend the battery life of your little handheld companion. All you have to do is adjust your screen brightness. Believe it or not, the screen is one of the biggest battery drains on your smartphone. Lowering the brightness manually can make a noticeable difference in conserving power. Now, that’s a not so bright idea.

A communication specialist whose heart lies in storytelling, Jena has a knack for bringing groups together and building understanding through programming. She currently serves as the community services program coordinator assigned to AgeWell for the city of Carpinteria and is a member of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board of Directors. Jena holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. For more information on AgeWell and its programing visit carpinteriaca.gov/agewell

Sunday, Dec. 22

COMMANDER’S RECAP

1800 hrs / Shoplifting / 800 block Linden Avenue

An unknown subject walked into a local store during regular business hours. He walked in through the exit and walked directly to the alcohol. After grabbing two bottles of alcohol, he walked out through the same door he used to enter. Once outside the store, he ran out. He was in and out of the store for less than 10 seconds, establishing his intent to commit larceny.

Tuesday, Dec. 24

1855 hrs / Hit and Run / 4800 block Sandyland Road

Deputies responded to a report of a hit and run. While investigating, the suspect returned to the scene and admitted to driving and fleeing due to being scared. He advised he had not consumed alcohol since the accident and was found to be impaired. He was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was subsequently arrested. The subject provided breath samples of .17% BAC.

Wednesday, Dec. 25

1608 hrs / Battery and Shoplifting / 1000 block Casitas Pass Road

A subject was arrested for battery on a local store employee. A search incident to arrest determined the subject stole items from the store, adding an additional charge of shoplifting. A criminal history revealed the subject had more than two prior convictions for theft related charges, which added an additional charge of felony theft with two prior convictions.

Friday, Dec. 27

0955 hrs / Missing vehicle found / 4200 block Via Real

A Home Depot rental truck registered to the Oxnard Home Depot had been observed for an extended period of time backed into the corner of a local parking lot. After calling Home Depot, it was discovered that the vehicle had been

overdue and missing since October 12, 2024. Home Depot employees came up to retrieve the truck and requested a KTP while doing so.

1956 hrs / Public Intoxication / Linden Avenue and Sawyer Avenue

A passerby called in to report a man down on the sidewalk at the intersection of Sawyer Avenue and Linden Avenue. The subject was found heavily intoxicated, and unable to care for himself. The suspect was subsequently placed under arrest.

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Lunar New Year celebration: Jan. 18

The sixth annual Lunar New Year Celebration, organized by Artesania Para La Familia, will be held at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road, on Saturday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This year’s free event will include performances from the Camarillo Lion Dancers, Master Yun Traditional Tai Chi & Kung Fu, and traditional Chinese and Korean pop music dances by the Cate School Chinese Music Club.

The family event will also include children’s activities and a free book give away, courtesy of the La Centra Sumerlin Foundation and Friends of the Carpinteria Library.

Those interested in learning more may contact Suzanne Requejo at (805) 617-5929.

Carpinteria kids receive toys in celebration of Three Kings Day

Artesania Para La Familia celebrated Three Kings Day — Dia de los Reyes Magos — on Jan. 6 by distributing toys to children in housing units throughout Carpinteria.

According to Program Coordinator Suzanne Requejo, Los Amigos Mix Show and Thomas Towing helped collect over 300 toys for kids in November 2024.

Speaker to highlight Haiti restoration

Carpinterian Amanda Magnuson will speak at the Carpinteria Community Church’s Fellowship Hall, 1111 Vallecito Road, about her work with Child Hope International — an organization that reunites children living in orphanages in Haiti with their families and provides support — on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to noon.

There will also be a brief introduction of her work during the worship service at 10 a.m.

The presentation will be given on the 15th anniversary of the 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, a press release from the church stated, which took over 100,000 lives.

“Magnuson’s work with the organization highlights the critical need for family-based care and how community involvement can restore hope and stability to families in crisis,” the press release read.

Magnuson will share stories of restoration and share actionable ways to help empower families in Haiti. Those wanting to learn more information about the event may contact Magnuson at amanda@childhope.org.

Carpinteria Seniors sample honey from SB Hives

The Carpinteria Seniors group recently hosted Barnaby Draper and Pat Carroll of the Santa Barbara Hives on Jan. 3 for the club’s first meeting of the year Draper and Carroll spoke to members about their bees and brought samples of their award-winning avocado honey. They also invited club members to visit their storefront at 516 Palm Ave.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Community Resilience Fair: Jan. 16

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, at 5315 Foothill Road, will host a free Community Resilience Fair on Thursday, Jan. 16, 5:30–7 p.m., to raise community awareness around emergency preparedness. The fair will include dinner, childcare, family activities and a raffle with prizes, as well as fire extinguisher training.

“As an organization, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria has worked closely with Santa Barbara County and the city of Carpinteria to explore what it means to have a more resilient community,” said Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Executive Director Jamie Collins in a press release. “One way to build resilience is through education. We want community members to know who to contact and what to do to prepare for and respond to emergencies.”

In 2023, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria was chosen as one of three Community Resilience Hub pilot programs, launched under the guidance of Santa Barbara County. As a hub, the campus will host regular events to help connect local residents with resources. The Girls Inc. of Carpinteria campus has also been prepared by the Red Cross to be an evacuation shelter during emergencies.

“We’ve seen during recent emergencies that Carpinteria becomes an island separated from larger population centers,” Collins continued in the press release. “Part of being a more resilient community will be to create opportunities for the experts and the community to be in one place to make connections and keep community preparedness at the top of mind. This will be our first event opening up the Girls Inc. campus for this purpose.”

Some of the partner agencies who will be present at the event include the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management, the Red Cross, Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Carpinteria Children’s Project, Firesafe Council, Community Environmental Council, Listos, BWell, Tri-County Regional Center, Santa Barbara County Sustainability Division and One Climate.

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From left, Pat Carroll, Luci Rogers, Pat Keiser, Barnaby Draper and Sandy Evans.

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Lee sworn in

Former Carpinteria City Councilmember Roy Lee, left, was sworn in on Monday as Santa Barbara County’s newest supervisor, representing District 1; at right is newscaster John Palminteri. Lee — who served on the Carpinteria City Council for six years and stepped down in December — defeated incumbent Das Williams for the District 1 seat last year.

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Meet Zula the adventurer

Sunday, May 17

COMMANDER’S RECAP

Meet Zula the adventurer, a three-year-old, 28-pound Australian Cattle Dog who loves spending time in nature.

Zula — who has been with Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) since July 2024 — adores hiking, agility courses and day trips to the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden. SBCAS staff said: “She needs a sidekick ready to keep her active and engaged. If that’s you, she’s your girl!”

A donor has paid for her adoption fees, SBCAS staff said. She’s also spayed, microchipped and vaccinated.

was recovered and booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property.

Halos& Pitchforks

9:54 a.m. / Unregistered Firearm / 1400 block Sterling Avenue

Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who reportedly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property department for safekeeping.

6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via Real

Interested in fostering or adopting her? She’s at SBCAS’ Goleta Shelter, at 5473 Overpass Road; the shelter is open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Reach out to mpiacenza1982@gmail.com for more information, or visit bit.ly/ZulaTheAdventurer.

Meet Bosco the bundle of joy

11:44 a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and Run / 6500 block Rincon Road

Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject fled the scene traveling southbound on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.

2:12 p.m. / Narcotics / 4600 block Carpinteria Avenue

A caller reported that she believes her laptop and credit cards were stolen by a female neighbor who lives at the Polo Field apartments. Follow up by deputies.

Tuesday, May 19

Meet bundle-of-joy Bosco, an 86-pound, neutered, male, brown and white Pit Bull Terrier who has been with Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) since September 2023. According to SBCAS staff, five-year-old Bosco adores humans, walks, runs and car rides. He’s also an expert cuddler who would thrive as the only pet in a home. Interested in fostering or adopting Bosco? He’s at SBCAS in Goleta, 5473 Overpass Road. The shelter is open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Email amypattensb@gmail.com for more information or visit bit.ly/BoscoTheJoy.

Deputies responded to narcotic activity

6 p.m. / Towed Abandoned Vehicle / 2200 block Lillie Avenue

Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The vehicle was towed.

Wednesday, May 20

8:28 p.m. / Meth Possession / 1100 block Casitas Pass

A man drove into a parking lot not

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family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. A complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.

5 p.m. / Open Beer Violation / Linden Avenue and 9th Street

A man was cited and released for possession of an open container.

3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 block Via Real

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5 a.m. / Welfare Check / 2100 block Ortega Hill Road

A caller reported that his girlfriend’s 27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran out of the house naked and was last seen running towards Summerland. Deputies responded and located a man walking nude on North Jameson near Sheffield. The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the hospital to detox. His mother drove him to the hospital.

Monday, May 18

10:41 a.m. / Tossed Mail / Via Real and Carpinteria Creek Mail was found scattered off a county access road by a Caltrans site. The mail

A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”

A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”

A reader sends a halo to Francisco, who kindly gave the reader a jumpstart at Chevron in Carpinteria on Monday. “My car wouldn’t start and he came over offering to help before I could even ask, and he politely turned down my offer of cash to show my gratitude. Nice to know there are still some kindhearted people out there who are eager to help when they see a situation where they are able to help.”

A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.

A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”

A reader sends a halo to the teachers union for “standing in solidarity with its leader at the last school board meeting. He makes you all look so good and deserving.”

A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the HELP of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. “Thank you for your kindness.”

A reader sends a halo to Melody, the floral design artist at Albertsons. “Her creations are award winning and stunning. Thank you for your creativity!”

A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”

A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”

A reader sends a halo to the good Samaritan who turned in lost keys with a Mickey key chain at Albertsons. “Made our day and saved a big headache!”

A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.

A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. “The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”

A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”

A reader sends a halo to Jerry Van Wingerden, who graciously opened up the gates on his property, allowing an extra 120 cars to park for the reader’s mother’s funeral. “You were such a blessing to our family and the community. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness.”

A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”

A reader sends a halo to past City Council people from the ‘90s who set the stage for keeping Carp the last small Beach town. “They include Donna Jordan, Mike Ledbetter, Brad Stein, Bob Needham and Dick Weinberg.”

A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”

A reader sends a halo to the new 2025 “No Parking Near Crosswalks” law. “I have seen near misses of school kids due to cars parked next to the crosswalk, creating blind spots. Will the city enforce?”

A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”

A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”

A reader sends a halo to the nice lady at the well “who encourages kindness in all people and brought the true Christmas spirit to a little girl’s holiday.”

A reader sends a halo to Nikki at HEAT Culinary. “I went to my first class this weekend with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a TV show, she should be on the Food Network already.”

A reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”

A reader sends a halo to Davey for “being the cutest person in the universe and for being honest, helpful, caring, and just plain amazing.”

A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.

A reader sends a halo to Mike Scott on January 6, now that he will be 52.

A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to a local grocery store for not carrying any of the beers made here in Carpinteria. “Get some of the great local brews and let us shop local.”

A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”

A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the man who was talking loudly on the phone in a store. “It is annoying and nobody else wants to hear your business.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.

A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to a local fast-food establishment that now uses kiosk only ordering, which is not user friendly. “Also took out self-serve soda machines… no refills are allowed. Staff sadly seem indifferent. Not the same institution of past generations… very sad.”

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A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.

suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

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A woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. A traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined the vehicle was not stolen, but was rented a few weeks ago by the woman. She thought the “PERM” on the Arizona license plate meant it was only a “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, she said. After a search of nearby motel rooms associated with the subjects, they, and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will be done for the fraudulently obtained EBT cards.

2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue

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Thursday, May 21

8:47 a.m. / Driving with False Registration / Carpinteria and Palm avenues

A man was driving with a false registration tab. He was cited for the violation and allowed to park the vehicle at his mechanic shop located nearby.

10:06 p.m. / Suspended License / Via Real and Vallecito Road

A man was stopped for not displaying license plates on his truck. A records check showed his driver’s license was

Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.

Friday, May 22

7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena

he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.

Saturday, May 23

5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real

Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.

Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.

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10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads

2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way

A man was contacted after reporting

Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male subject driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel

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Thursday, Jan. 9

AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Meet Up Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

English Language Conversation Group / Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Dementia Caregivers Support Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30 a.m. – noon. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Chair Yoga Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Food Bank Senior Food Distribution Veterans Memorial Building courtyard, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Vision Board Workshop Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536

Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons Club for Tweens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Every Thursday. Full. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Live Music: Beau James Wilding Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Friday, Jan. 10

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Creative Studies Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Saturday, Jan. 11

Meeting: Carpinteria Beautiful Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. All welcome.

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

AgeWell Senior Program | Saturday Excursion: Nature Hike Franklin Trail Carpinteria High School staff parking lot, 4810 Foothill Road. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-

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Artists Reception: Beauty of the Wild Palm Loft Gallery, 410 Palm Ave., Loft A-1. 4–6 p.m. palmloft.com, (805) 729-6029

Sunday, Jan. 12

Talk: Amanda Magnuson Fellowship Hall, Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. 11:30 a.m. – noon. Magnuson to speak about restoring families in Haiti. (805) 684-2211, carpchurch@gmail. com, carpinteriacommunitychurch.org

Live Music: Americana Cats Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

Monday, Jan. 13

Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11 a.m. Geared toward ages two to five. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Line Dancing Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310

AgeWell Senior Program: Holistic Movement Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–1:45 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Clases de Computación Intermedia Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Mondays, 6–7 p.m. Focuses: Google Chrome, Google Docs, Google Sheets. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Tuesday, Jan. 14

AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

AgeWell Senior Program: Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) Veterans Hall Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30 a.m. – noon. Available exclusively in Spanish. aagewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – noon. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789 Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinte-

ria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. (202) 997-0429

Bridge Group Veterans Hall meeting room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly. Cost: $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Wednesday, Jan. 15

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Science for Teens 11–13 Years Old Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

Knitting Group Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382

AgeWell Senior Program: Lecture Series, Dispelling the Myths of Aging Veterans Hall meeting room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Adult Advanced-Beginner Spanish Classes Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 3:30–5 p.m. $8 per class. carpinteriawomansclub.com

ONGOING

Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@ centralcoastseniors.org

Locals and visitors alike close out another big wave day.

Izzy Scott at RIncon.

Waves slam into the pier at Mussel Shoals.

A glimpse of the pink clouds, seen through the Tenacity Tree at Bluffs Park.

Surfs up

As every Santa Barbara County resident knows, December and early January bring high tides to California coasts. Photographers David Powdrell and Glenn Dubock captured some of the high tide action in late December, as every professional and novice surfer flocked to the ocean for a chance to catch some waves.

A wave covers a surfer at the Jelly Bowl.

A surfer catches a wave at the Jelly Bowl.

Pam and Barry Enticknap grab front-row seats for the Tar Pits wave explosion.

PHOTOS BY GLENN DUBOCK AND DAVID POWDRELL

THE BOOK NOOK

Friends of the Carpinteria Library recommend

“The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt

In “The Anxious Generation,” Jonathan Haidt examines the alarming rise in mental health issues among adolescents, mainly focusing on the impact of smartphones and social media. He identifies a significant increase in anxiety, depression and self-harm among teenagers, especially girls, correlating with the widespread adoption of these technologies around 2010. Haidt argues that the “Great Rewiring” of childhood marked by reduced free play, overprotective parenting and increased screen time has deprived children of essential developmental experiences, leading to heightened psychological distress.

Haidt advocates for collective action involving parents, schools, governments and tech companies to address this crisis. He suggests implementing measures such as delaying children’s access to smartphones, promoting play-based activities, enforcing age restrictions on social media platforms, and redesigning urban spaces to encourage outdoor play. Haidt believes it is possible to mitigate the mental health challenges facing today’s youth and foster a healthier, more resilient generation by restoring elements of a play-based childhood and setting appropriate boundaries on technology use.

As an educator, teacher and principal for 25 years, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of constant access to technology on our students. The introduction of smartphones has significantly altered the dynamics within schools and the community. At Canalino School Elementary, where I served as principal, the influence of technology was already evident. Still, the attachment to phones and social media became even more pronounced at the middle school level. While some parents monitor their children’s online activities, many do not, leaving a gap in oversight that schools must address.

In response to these challenges, the leadership at Carpinteria Unified School District, including the Superintendent and the school board, implemented firm boundaries through board policy. At the elementary level, students cannot bring smartphones to school. Students must keep their phones turned off and stored in their backpacks at the middle and high school levels, with use prohibited until the final bell at 3:00 p.m. These policies align closely with Jonathan Haidt’s concerns in his book, which resonates strongly with the realities we see in our schools. Haidt’s insights will be further explored during his presentation at the Arlington Theatre on February 20.

Jamie Persoon, M.Ed, Ed.D, with Friends of the Carpinteria Library

Carpinteria Community Library recommends

“Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves” by Nicola Twilley

Nicola Twilley’s “Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves” offers a fascinating deep dive into the seemingly innocuous subject of refrigeration, revealing its profound impact on food, culture and the environment. With a mix of history, science and social commentary, Twilley explores how the invention of refrigeration has been one of the most transformative technologies of the modern world — a silent revolution that has shaped our diets, global trade, and even our personal relationships with food.

Twilley, an award-winning journalist, brings both scholarly rigor and a sense of humor to this exploration, making what could easily be a dry topic both engaging and thought-provoking. The book is not merely about refrigerators — it’s about how this technology changed the way we live and consume. In “Frostbite,” Twilley takes us from the 19th century to the present, blending personal anecdotes, scientific insights, and global history to illustrate just how far-reaching the effects of refrigeration have been.

One of the book’s central themes is the way refrigeration revolutionized food storage and preservation. Before refrigerators, food was a perishable luxury, often salted, pickled, smoked, or otherwise preserved to survive in an age without refrigeration. The advent of cooling technology allowed for an entire new era of global trade in perishable goods, expanding the availability of fresh produce and meat. Refrigerated shipping containers, or “reefers,” made it possible for tropical fruits to be shipped across the globe, for fish to stay fresh for longer, and for international markets to thrive.

However, Twilley is careful to examine refrigeration’s unintended consequences. It has contributed to our modern obsession with convenience foods and overconsumption. The ability to store and transport perishable goods across long distances has led to the rise of mass-market agriculture and factory farming, which have, in turn, sparked debates over environmental sustainability and the ethics of food production.

Commercial produce today is both less flavorful and markedly less nutritious than what our great-grandparents ate. Refrigeration has, for better or worse, helped fuel the global food system that we know today — a system that prioritizes abundance and convenience over taste, quality, and the health of the planet. The environmental impact of refrigeration is another key thread in “Frostbite.” Twilley takes us beyond the kitchen to explore the ecological costs of cooling. The refrigerants used in cooling systems, especially in the 20th century, have been shown to contribute significantly to climate change. The CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) that were once widely used in refrigeration systems caused massive depletion of the ozone layer, while modern refrigerants — although less

harmful to the ozone — still contribute to global warming. Twilley does not shy away from these uncomfortable truths, but also highlights the innovative work being done to develop more sustainable and environmentally friendly cooling technologies.

Twilley also provides a nuanced look at how refrigeration has reshaped our relationship with food itself. As food has become more easily available, stored and transported, we have grown increasingly disconnected from the labor and processes behind food production. Refrigeration, in a sense, has allowed us to take food for granted, as it becomes more of an industrial product and less of a seasonal or local experience. The refrigerator itself has become a symbol of this change — a sterile, almost lifeless container that holds our meals but often removes us from the act of preparing or appreciating them in the same way people once did.

In addition to the more serious discussions of global food systems and environmental concerns, “Frostbite” is peppered with insights that make the book a pleasure to read. Twilley provides intriguing anecdotes about the peculiarities of refrigeration, such as the fact that refrigerators were once considered a luxury item for the wealthy, or how ice cream became the treat of choice for the masses once refrigeration allowed it to be produced and stored on a larger scale. These little nuggets of trivia make the book feel personal and accessible, even as it tackles serious issues.

Ultimately, “Frostbite” is a reminder that even the most everyday technologies have far-reaching implications. Refrigeration, once a luxury, has become a necessity, changing everything from food production to global economies to our personal relationship with food. Twilley’s engaging writing style and thorough research bring this hidden history to light, showing us that the story of refrigeration is much more than the tale of a box that keeps things cold — it’s a story of how technology shapes our world, often in ways we don’t fully realize.

“Frostbite” is a witty, smart, and thoroughly engaging examination of a technology that has, quite literally, changed the world. As the NYT review stated,

“Read this book at your own risk; grocery shopping will not be the same.”

Jody Thomas, Carpinteria Community Library

CVN Reads…

“The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde CVN Assistant Editor Jun Starkey is re-reading “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde. This gothic horror novel centers on a portrait of Dorian Gray, painted by an infatuated friend, and dives into sin, beauty and fulfillment. (Published April 1891; 304 pages)

“On Writing” by Charles Bukowski CVN Sports Editor Ryan P. Cruz is reading “On Writing” by Charles Bukowski, a deep reflection on the craft of writing and creation. (Published August 1015; 224 pages)

“Stardew Valley Cookbook” by Eric Barone and Ryan J. Novak CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence is making her way through the “Stardew Valley Cookbook,” a cookbook inspired by her favorite video game, Stardew Valley. Complete with delightful drawings and clever quips, this cookbook helps you turn those pixelated treats into real life sweets. Up next on her list? Fiddlehead risotto and pink cake. (Published May 2024; 192 pages)

DAVID POWDRELL Hiking into the New Year

Active-minded and nature-loving Carpinterians spent the last day of 2024 hiking along the coast from the Carpinteria Bluffs to Rincon and back, including, from left, Jane Craven and Susan Pollard.

CVN

CHEF RANDY

RANDY GRAHAM

As a kid, I couldn’t wait for Mom to make alphabet soup for Saturday lunch. I looked for pieces of macaroni to spell my name and was usually disappointed that I couldn’t find a “y.” Then, I was disappointed that the soup was no longer hot when I got around to eating it.

Alphabet soup

FOOD

According to the website triviahappy. com, alphabet soup has been around for quite a while and was the hottest culinary innovation of 1867. Just after the Civil War, the Tri-Weekly Standard Raleigh first reported on a new fun type of food: “The latest culinary novelty is alphabetical soup. Instead of the usual cylindric and star-shaped morsels of macaroni that have traditionally given body to our broth, the letters of the alphabet have been substituted. These letters of paste preserve their forms as they pass through the pot.”

Now that you know the history of alphabet soup, make my version and enjoy trying to spell your name. Be sure to take a bite along the way — it’s much better while still hot!

Ingredients:

COURT

and cook for seven hours.

2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Vege-

28-ounce can of stewed tomatoes (with

1 cup fresh carrots (sliced)

1 cup fresh celery (sliced)

½ cup yellow onion (chopped)

Add the pasta and stir. Turn the heat to high and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the pasta is done. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle cheese on top. I like to bring extra cheese to the table in case I need more.

1 cup fresh cremini mushrooms (sliced)

¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)

¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

5 cups vegetable broth

2 cups alphabet pasta (such as Davinci) Parmesan cheese (grated for garnish)

Plug in your slow cooker and set the heat

Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker except for the pasta and cheese. Cover

FOOD

Randy Graham is a noted chef and writer and has been a lacto-ovo vegetarian for over 38 years. Chef Randy has written and published a series of seven cookbooks with original recipes developed over the period 1975 through 2020. He writes for the Ojai Quarterly, the Ojai Discover Monthly, and the California 101 Travelers Guide. His vegetarian recipes are published in newspapers throughout Central California under the header, Chef Randy. He and his wife, Robin, live in Ojai, California, with their dog Cooper. Robin and Cooper are

Margie E. Burke

Thursday, March 14

Library preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m., Carpinteria library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-4314

Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., lions Park Community Building, 6197 Casitas Pass road, non-members rSVP to 566-1906

Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.

Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair, 3-6:30 p.m., linden Ave. downtown, Craft fair: 684-2770

Free Stress Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, 6-7 p.m. drop in, 4690 Carpinteria Ave. Ste. A, 684-5012

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave. Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Friday, March 15

CVCC Lunch & Learn, noon-1 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 684-5479 x10. The Peace Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave. Music in our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 684-4701

Back Track, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Saturday, March 16

Carpinteria Salt Marsh docent led tours, 10 a.m., free walks start from the park sign, 684-8077

Magicarp Pokemon League, 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., (619) 972-3467 Energy Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., free “The Quiet Man,” 8 p.m., Plaza Playhouse theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5 The Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Monday, March 18

Women of Inspiration, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Girls inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 foothill road, $70, 684-6364

Basic Bridge, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5921 Mah Jongg, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 729-1310 Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave. Celebrate Recovery (Hurts, Hangups, Addictions), 6 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill rd., 684-3353

CVCC’s Cuba Trip Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Carpinteria library Multi-Purpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5479 x10

A Community Toolbox: How to Serve the Depressed Person with Understanding, 7-8:30 p.m., Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito road, 684-2509

Tuesday, March 19

Coffee with Cops, 9-11 a.m., Crushcakes, 4945 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 x437 Carpinteria Writers’ Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Carpinteria library multipurpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-7838

Sandpiper Duplicate Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village Clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5522

Battle of the Books club, 3:30 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608 Beginner Meditation Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Curious Cup back meeting room, 929 linden Ave., 705-4703

Al-Anon Meeting, 7-8 p.m., faith lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place, 331-4817 ESL Class, 7 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill road, free, 684-3353

Wednesday, March 20

Morning Rotary meeting with Cyndi Macias, The Gym Next Door, 7-8 a.m., Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito rd., $10 Meditation, 10:30-noon, Carpinteria Woman’s club, 1059 Vallecito rd., 847-208-6520

Knitting Group, 1-4 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., free, 684-8077

Fighting Back Parent Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Canalino School, 1480 Carpinteria Ave., 963-1433 x125 or x132

Kiwanis Club Meeting, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., 368-5644 Coastal View Book Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria Branch library, 684-4428 8 Ball Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.

ONGOING

Lani Garfield photography show, island Brewing Co., 5049 6th St., 745-8272

Michael Fisher Fish art show, Corktree Cellars, 910 linden Ave., 684-1400

Liz Brady art show, Porch, 3823 Santa Claus lane, 684-0300

Arturo Tello art show, friends of the library used Bookstore, 5103 Carpinteria Ave., 566-0033

“SPACE” exhibit, 855 At the Arts Gallery, 855 linden Ave., 684-7789

Carpinteria Plein Air Painters art show, lucky llama, 5100 Carpinteria Ave., 684-8811 Imagination & Inspiration show, Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608

ON THE ROAD

hindsight

Winter wonderland

CVN drops anchor in Barbados

Carpinterian Tom Wolverton, pictured on Dec. 15, 2024, brought his copy of Coastal View News aboard the Emerald Sakara, which was anchored at Speightstown, Barbados.

Signed, sealed, delivered

As the nation gears up for March Madness (starting March 19), CVN thought it would be appropriate to stoke the fire of excitement with an image of Carpinteria’s version of highly competitive basketball. Sports rivals Carpinteria and Bishop Diego high schools vie for a piece of the ball at this Feb. 7, 1978 game.

remember when we used to have winters in Carpinteria? in January of 1949, frigid temperatures and precipitation teamed up to deliver a snow storm that had children all over town building snowmen and having snowball fights. Two boys on Vallecito road, across from the Carpinteria Community Church, show off the rare white stuff in this photo.

For decades Carpinteria’s post office was located in the 900 block of Linden Avenue, as pictured here in 1933. Thelma Gilliland, whose mother served as the postmaster for over 18 years, said that the tiny space had one room open to the public with a wall of mailboxes and a small counter for buying stamps and mailing pac

CVN cruises through Italy, Greece

He said, she said Bring on the funny!

Next door, The Pick-Up Shop was an even tinier space. Longtime Carpinterian Mary Alice Coffman remembered it as the place to bump into everyone in town. People streamed in and out to buy candy, magazines and newspapers. “You didn’t stay long because it was so small,” said Coffman. “I think that if five people were there, it was a crowd.”

The post office was also busy, and the town was so small that Gilliland remembered her mother, Minnie Bauhaus, knowing everyone who came in. Bauhaus was appointed as postmaster by a local politician because the position was political at that time. John Henry Shepard replaced Bauhaus when her appointment was up.

Send us your best caption for this photo by Monday, March 25.

From left, Melinda Bendel and David Barahona packed their copy of CVN for backto-back cruises through Italy and Greece. The pair snapped a photo together on their way to Italy from Barcelona. “(Our) copy of the Coastal View News got soaked in the rain in the Cinque Terra, Italy!” Bendel told CVN.

Coastal View News is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers.

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

He said, she said Bring on the funny!

Get creative, get goofy, but keep comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate lan guage or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punc tuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the following grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.

Civic

Thursday, March 14

CVN celebrates in Indiana

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

Send us your best caption for this photo by Monday, March 28. is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers. Get creative, get goofy, but keep comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate language or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punctuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the following grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of Coastal View News from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.

Friday, March 15

Monday, March 18

City of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave

Tuesday, March 19

SB S. County Architectural Board of Review meeting, 9 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St.,

SB County Zoning Administrator meeting, 9:30 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St., rm. 17,

Ongoing

From left, CVN photographer Robin Karlsson and her family, including daughter Heidi Brock, son-inlaw Michael Brock and grandchildren Zoe and Sven Brock, went to Indianapolis, Indiana to celebrate Karlsson’s mom, Dottie Hawkins, who turned 90 on Jan. 2. Hawkins also took this photo of the family, Karlsson told CVN. “The day after the party there was a snowstorm and (we) got a foot of snow, which was another fun celebration,” Karlsson said.

Tell us about your pet and send us a picture, too. Favorite snacks, special tricks, nicknames, let all of Carpinteria know about your furry, feathered or scaly family member.

SB County Board of Supervisors meeting, 9 a.m., Board of Supervisors Conference rm., 105 e. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 568-2000 Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405

GOING ON THE ROAD?

County Supervisor Salud Carbajal drop in office hours, friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Carpinteria Children’s Project at Main, 5201 8th St. rm. 101, 568-2186

Snap a photo with your Coastal View News in hand and email it to news@coastalview.com. Tell us about your trip!

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CArPiNteriA VAlley MuSeuM of HiStory

CArPiNtEriA VALLEy MusEuM of History

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CArPINTerIA

ARTCETRA

“Rincon

— Queen of the Coast” opens at arts center

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will open its latest exhibit “Rincon — Queen of the Coast,” on Thursday, Jan. 9 at noon, with a reception scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, 4–6 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to view the new exhibit, meet the artists and vote on a favorite piece at the free event on Jan. 18. The center is located at 865 Linden Ave.; learn more online at carpinteriaartscenter.org.

“Thunderheads, Ranger Peak” by Chris Chapman

New exhibit opens Saturday at Palm Loft Gallery

The Palm Loft Gallery — located at 410 Palm Ave. Loft 1-A — will host an artists’ reception for its latest exhibit, “Beauty of the Wild,” on Saturday, Jan. 11, 4–6 p.m. The exhibit will be open from Jan. 11 through March 2.

Exhibit artists include Karen Fedderson, Kelly Hine, Meredith Brooks Abbott, Whitney Brooks Abbott, Marcia Burtt, Chris Chapman, John Iwerks, Linda Mutti, Ann Sanders, Arturo Tello, Emma Gonzalez, Laurel Mines, Nina Warner and Rodolfo Rivademar. Following the reception, visiting Copenhagen musician Brett Perkins will perform at the gallery from 6 to 8 p.m.

The gallery is open Friday–Sunday, 1–6 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, visit palmloft.com or call (805) 729-6029.

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“The Cove” by Amber O’Neil

“Black Neck Stilt” by Kelly Hine

Public Notices

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO:

WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT THAT MAY BE APPEALED TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION AND APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

This may affect your property. Please read.

Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval and issuance of a Coastal Development Permit by the Planning and Development Department.

section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0002803.

Publish: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as GAONA TILE at 220 ELIOT ST, SANTA PAULA, CA 93060. Full name of registrant(s): OSCAR A GAONA ALVAREZ. at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 12/27/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Dec. 27, 2024. Signed: OSCAR ARMANDO GAONA ALVAREZ, C54. 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. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0003009.

Publish: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as BARRETT LIVING at 1719 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): BARRETT PROPERTIES INC at SAME ADRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 12/23/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Dec. 01, 2024. Signed: CHASE BARRETT, PRESIDENT. 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. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0002995.

Publish: January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as FINOVA PAYMENTS at 5078 PARKWOOD PLACE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. Full name of registrant(s): KENNETH D BATISTE at SAME

The development requested by this application is subject to appeal to the California Coastal Commission following final action by Santa Barbara County and therefore a public hearing on the application is normally required prior to any action to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. However, in compliance with California Coastal Act Section 30624.9, the Director has determined that this project qualifies as minor development and therefore intends to waive the public hearing requirement unless a written request for such hearing is submitted by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department within the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Willow Brown at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 2058, by email at wbrown@countyofsb. org, or by fax at (805) 568 2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided.

WARNING: Failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of the person’s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this Coastal Development Permit to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors and ultimately the California Coastal Commission. If a request for public hearing is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a Coastal Development Permit. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Coastal Development Permit is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Willow Brown at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 2058, or by email at wbrown@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568 2040.

PROPOSAL: COX COMMUNICATIONS @ VEREDA DEL PADRE PROJECT ADDRESS: PUBLIC ROW ADJACENT TO 8325 VEREDA DEL PADREcvffv 3rd SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT

THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE

DATE OF NOTICE: 1/6/2025

REQUEST FOR HEARING EXPIRATION DATE: 1/27/2025 PERMIT NUMBER: 24CDH 00029 APPLICATION FILED: 10/30/2024

ZONING: PROJECT AREA: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS

Proposed Project: The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit to allow for the installation of a new generator and bat tery cabinet on a new 43.6” x 51.4” x 4”

Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so.

Appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department online at https://aca prod.accela.com/sbco/Default. aspx, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.

This Coastal Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission after an appellant has exhausted all local appeals, therefore a fee is not required to file an appeal.

For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Willow Brown.

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

Publish: January 9, 2025

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO: WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A MODIFICATION APPLICATION AND APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE MODIFICATION APPLICATION

This may affect your property. Please read.

Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval and issuance of a Modification application by the Planning and Development Department.

The development requested by this application is under the jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator and therefore a public hearing on the application is normally required prior to any action to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. However, in compliance with the Article II Section 35 179.5.7, the Director intends to waive the public hearing requirement unless a written request for such hearing is submitted by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department within the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Kevin De Los Santos at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 2058, by email at santosk@countyofsb. org, or by fax at (805) 568 2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided.

WARNING: Failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of the person’s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this Modification Application to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors. If a request for public hearing is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a Modification application. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Modification application is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Kevin De Los Santos at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 2058, or by email at santosk@countyofsb.org, or by phone

Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Modification application. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so.

Appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department online at https://aca prod.accela.com/sbco/Default. aspx, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day. For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Kevin De Los Santos.

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

Publish: January 9, 2025

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE. CASE NO. 25PR00001 ESTATE OF ROBERT GUMP

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT GUMP, A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ERIC JERARDI in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ERIC JERARDI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on MARCH 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. 5 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Anacapa Division, at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA, 93121-1107.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of a petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the heating date noticed above.

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THROWBACK

Child queen: Rincon 100 years ago

BY STEPHEN BATES

Rincon Point was just a scruffy stretch of shoreline a century ago, but decisions made during that time set it on the path to what it is today.

As the 1920s began, the Rincon shoreline was virtually empty. A log cabin, possibly built by a squatter, stood on Hill family property on the Santa Barbara County side of Rincon Creek until the 1930s. Across the creek, in Ventura County, squatter Tony Peraz lived in a tiny shoreline shack until his eviction in 1919.

The person who evicted him was R. W. Bates, the manager of his family’s Rincon ranch, which included most of the Ventura side of Rincon Point. Bates lost about $20,000 farming the Rincon ranch before recruiting sharecropper Kijuro Ota to take over, but he proved savvier at real estate. Although the area was rural and agricultural at the time, he believed it was destined to become suburban and residential.

With that in mind, Bates bought the Merryland Inn, a hotel on the eastern side of Rincon Point, from the Hill family in 1925. Though he knew the inn would be a financial drain, he considered the land underneath it essential for the housing development he envisioned.

A short time later, Bates and his youngest brother, Edward, bought about five acres on the western side of Rincon Creek, also from the Hill family. In 1929, Edward built a house on the property, accessible by a pedestrian suspension bridge across the creek. In about 1938, Elisa Blake Thacher, daughter of Thacher School founder Sherman Day Thacher, said she would buy a lot if she could reach it by car. Edward built an auto-safe bridge in 1939, and Thacher built a cottage — which still stands — in 1940.

Progress came more quickly on the Ventura County side. In 1926, R. W. Bates filed plans for Rincon del Mar Subdivision #1. Early buyers included Rev. W. E. Patrick of Bakersfield, the national chaplain of the American Legion, and actor Warner Oland, best known for playing Charlie Chan.

Rincon Point deeds of the era contained various easements and covenants. A 1934 deed prohibited using the property for a business other than a physician’s office, displaying posters and advertisements, and drying clothing in public view with the exception of swimsuits.

The deed also contained a covenant stipulating that the property could not be sold or rented “to any person not of the pure Caucasian race, nor occupied...

Before 1920, the Rincon Point shoreline contained only a few structures. A log cabin on the Santa Barbara County side of Rincon Creek, pictured at left, was occupied by various people until its demolition in the 1930s.

Ventura County side, right, until his eviction in 1919.

This stitched-together panorama shows

family land, with Rincon Creek behind it.

Several Bates family cottages stood at the

taken; they would be moved to drier land after floods in 1925 and 1926. Note the oil derrick on the beach.

by any such person or persons, except as servants.” Such restrictive covenants were common across California until the Supreme Court declared them unenforceable in 1948.

As more houses went up, infrastructure became a priority. In 1927, with four or five beach houses on the Ventura side of the point, workers built a paved road, Puesta del Sol, leading to the state highway, and Edward Bates lined it with eucalyptus trees.

Water came from a 12,000-gallon steel tank situated on the hillside behind the point, with a two-inch pipe running under the highway to the houses. Periodically the tank ran dry or the pump broke down, but according to Edward, the early residents took the interruptions in stride. Floods charted their own course. During storms, the creek would flood at high tide and form lagoons behind the houses. Bobby Bates, son of R. W., remembered struggling to pedal his

bicycle through 12-inch-deep water on Puesta del Sol.

As the 1920s ended, the Rincon Point shoreline remained modest, with just a handful of houses on the Ventura side, Edward Bates’s cottage on a large dune on the Santa Barbara side, and vast stretches of empty sand. Even so, the groundwork had been laid for Rincon’s evolution into the showplace it is today.

Stephen Bates, a grandson of R. W. Bates, is coauthor (with Vince Burns) of a pictorial history of Rincon Point. It’s available at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History and elsewhere.

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CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY PHOTOS At left is Rincon del Mar Subdivision #1, complete with outhouse, on the east end of Rincon Point in 1925. A road built in 1927, Puesta del Sol, shown above, linked the cottages to the state highway.

BATES FAMILY

Squatter Tony Peraz lived in a shack on the

BATES FAMILY

Rincon Point in 1924. The Merryland Inn (bottom center) stood on Hill

Sharecropper Kijuro Ota grew crops, visible along the shore at left.

mouth of the creek when these photos were

JANUARY 9, 2025

Sophomore Chris Reed (#1) and senior Aiden Alcaraz (#4) go up for the block against Santa Ynez.

Carpinteria boys hoops

loses battle to Santa Ynez

Warriors drop home game against physical Santa Ynez squad, 65-80

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

The second half of the hoops season is underway, with Carpinteria boys basketball opening up the New Year with a tough battle at home against the Santa Ynez Pirates on Saturday, Jan. 4.

It was the first time the Warriors had been back on the court since Dec. 23, and it was the second time this school year that Carpinteria faced Santa Ynez. In the first game between the two teams on Santa Ynez’s home court back in November, the Pirates pulled away with a five-point win.

This time, although the Warriors had home court advantage, the Pirates began to pull away early with a 17-13 lead in the first quarter.

Both teams played physical basketball on both sides of the court, and early in the second quarter Carpinteria was able to bring the game to a 20-20 tie before Santa Ynez broke away on a 23-8 run to end the second half with a comfortable 15-point lead.

In the third quarter, Carpinteria’s scrappy squad chipped away to bring the deficit back to single digits — forcing Santa Ynez to call a timeout to stop the Warriors’ momentum. After that timeout, Santa Ynez regrouped and regained their early momentum, stretching the Pirates’

lead back to 11 points heading into the final quarter.

Carpinteria’s defense fought for extra possessions to try and keep the game within reach, but as the final minutes ticked down Santa Ynez’s sharpshooters buried some well-timed baskets — four three-pointers in the final stretch — to secure the win for the Pirates, 80-65.

“I saw some good things from our guys today but those positives weren’t enough to balance out the deficit we dug for ourselves,” said Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson. “We need to do a better job taking care of the basketball, communicating on defense, and winning the rebound battle in tight games like this. The good news is that all three of those areas are well within our control and we’ll be working hard to improve our game around those factors.”

Despite the loss, Carpinteria had a balanced attack on offense, with five different players scoring 10 points or more.

Senior Sebastian Reed led the team with 16 points, followed closely by senior Carlo Suarez with 15. Senior Aiden Alcaraz finished with 11 points, while senior Sawyer Kelly and sophomore Chris Reed added 10 points apiece.

Carpinteria is now 5-8 overall, and the Warriors will take on a busy Citrus Coast League schedule with three games over the next week against Santa Paula, Hueneme and Nordhoff.

ON DECK

Thursday, Jan. 9

Carpinteria Girls Water Polo at Hueneme, 3:45 p.m.

Carpinteria Girls Basketball at Hueneme, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 10

Carpinteria Boys Soccer at Hueneme, 6 p.m.

*Carpinteria Girls Soccer vs Hueneme, 6 p.m.

*Denotes Home Game

Carpinteria senior Sebastian Reed tips off the first game of 2025.

Senior Carlo Suarez launches a deep range shot from beyond the arc.

Senior Sawyer Kelly puts up a basket for two of his 10 points against Santa Ynez.

Carpinteria teens grab wins at first ever Scholastic Surf Series

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Carpinteria’s high school surf team has turned out a stellar debut season, showing off their skills through the first four competitions of the year down in Malibu, Ventura and Emma Wood State Beach.

But this weekend marked the final competition of the year — and the first-ever Scholastic Surf Series competition here in Carpinteria — where the teenage surfers put in another gritty effort to grab a head-to-head win and finish the season with a 4-1 record.

Eight different teams competed on a beautiful day with glassy conditions and waves between five to eight feet on Sunday, Jan 5. Six members of Carpinteria’s team advanced into the individual finals, where five finished in the top three spots in their respective divisions.

Carpinteria’s Luke Donahue finished in third place in Co-Ed Bodyboard. In Boys Shortboard, Carpinteria’s Wyatt Pitterle took second place, while teammate Ryder Shaw finished in fifth place out of nearly 50 surfers. This season, Pitterle has made it to the finals in every single competition.

“Wyatt’s surfing gets better daily with flow and flair,” said Carpinteria Surf

Team coach Chris Keet.

In Girls Shortboard, Carpinteria claimed two of the top three spots, with Izzy Scott in second place and Charlotte Cooney in third. Cooney — a junior who is also a standout on Carpinteria’s basketball team this winter — also took second place in the Girls Longboard competition.

“Izzy has an electric and smooth style that was refined on the hometown point and beach breaks,” coach Keet said. “(Charlotte) charges so hard, she earned the nickname Gnarlotte. She ended up first in the long board for the season.”

Carpinteria finished with 52 points as a team, second only to Santa Barbara with 62 points. Santa Barbara defeated Westlake in their head-to-head matchup.

Santa Barbara’s team features talented Carpinteria local Eloise Grewe, who took first place overall in Girls Shortboard.

Coach Keet said the Carpinteria teammates proved themselves to be humble and hardworking in their first season together, and while they are a team of individuals, it was the “group effort” and community support that stood out most.

“Parents are more than watching they are screaming positive cheers like watching the Super Bowl,” Keet said.

“No other teams have this much support by members and families on the beach. Not even close. For a town of 12,250, Carpinteria has all the energy and heart of a major city.”

Through the first year competing in the Scholastic School Series, Carpinteria finished with four wins and one loss, ending the season as the second-ranked team in the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara region.

DAVID POWDRELL

Charlotte Cooney charges so hard, her teammates nicknamed her

“Gnarlotte,” her coach told CVN.

DAVID POWDRELL

Isla Moore catches a wave in Carpinteria’s final competition of the season.

JANEL SHAW

Carpinteria’s surf team, from left: Charlotte Cooney, Izzy Scott, Isla Moore, Owen Reeves, Wyatt Pitterle, Ryder Shaw, Luke Donahue, Haven Gritt, Alex De Leon and Noah Morente. Not pictured: Cora Nimmons, Luke Anderson, John Morrison and Lucas Martin.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Warriors girls basketball falls to Santa Maria

Carpinteria girls basketball was back in action after the holiday break, with the Warriors suffering an 18-point loss on the road against Santa Maria on Saturday, Jan. 4.

Santa Maria jumped out to an early 10-2 lead before the Warriors battled back to tie the game 12-12 in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Saints took the momentum back and Santa Maria gained a 14-point lead, though Carpinteria battled back to cut the deficit to six by halftime.

In the second half, Santa Maria was able to extend its lead once again to take a 12-point advantage into the fourth quarter. Despite a late push from Carpinteria, Santa Maria was able to maintain its lead and seal the win, 61-43.

Carpinteria was led in scoring by junior Jamaica Cook with 24 points, followed by junior Charlotte Cooney with 11 points.

The Warriors are now 4-4 overall and will prepare for a stretch of league games this week against Santa Paula and Hueneme.

High school surfers from Carpinteria, Cate, Oaks Christian, Pacifica Christian, Palisades, Santa Barbara and Westlake dropped

waves at Carpinteria State Beach on Sunday, Jan. 5.

DAVID POWDRELL PHOTOS

DUNCAN’S REEL DEAL

MATT DUNCAN

Some athletes are interesting because of what they do. You think, “Wow, how can anyone run that fast, jump that high or hit the ball that hard?” Other athletes are interesting because of who they are — not just because of their physical prowess, but because, well, there’s something to them that makes them extraordinary, unique, tragic, compelling, especially relatable or noteworthy in some other way.

Take Michael Jordan. What he accomplished in his sport was amazing. But, as we saw in “The Last Dance,” Jordan — the man himself — is a fascinating blend of hero and villain, someone whose talent and will to win surpassed, and often crushed, those around him.

Aaron Rodgers is another one. He’s interesting. He’s the superstar quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, now struggling quarterback of the New York Jets, fourtime MVP, guy who everyone criticized for misleading people about his Covid-19 vaccination status, Super Bowl champion, ayahuasca aficionado, first-ballot Hall of Famer and media punching bag. And, well, there’s something to him.

“Aaron Rodgers: Enigma”

“Aaron Rodgers: Enigma” is a new three-part documentary on Netflix that wrestles, as Rodgers himself does, with who he is most fundamentally. Is he the extraverted leader of men, or is he the introverted shaman with kooky ideas?

The documentary bounces both between the past and present, between Rodgers’ life on the field and off the field. It’s a story of struggle, overcoming, defying odds. But it’s also a story of searching for peace, finding satisfaction through both the ups and the downs and taking comfort in oneself.

Rodgers paints himself as strong. He has a high pain tolerance. He can deal with adversity. And he certainly had to do so throughout his career. He was passed over for scholarships at D1 schools, so he had to start at a Community College. Then, even after getting that D1 full ride and dominating in college, he got passed over in the NFL draft longer than he should have. Then, once the Packers selected him, he had to deal with being Brett Favre’s understudy. Rodgers clearly has a big chip on his magical football-throwing shoulder.

He also has one on his personal-life shoulder. Rodgers was raised in a conservative Christian household, but as he grew up, he started questioning what he was told. Now he lives what he says his parents — who he’s estranged from — would call an “alternative lifestyle.” It includes psychedelics, alternative medicines, conspiracy theories and who knows what else. But Rodgers is no nut. He’s smart and thoughtful, and

he doesn’t like being told what to do or think.

He’s also not just some stoic tough guy. He is, by his own admission, sensitive. He doesn’t like the media criticism. He doesn’t like unfavorable comparisons to other players. He bristles. He chaffs. He wants to be on that pedestal — to be lifted up as a hero and as a champion.

But he also wants to not need that. He’s thoughtful enough to know that that’s folly. He knows that chasing the accolades isn’t going to make him happy, not really. So, he’s on a search for what will. And he’s willing to take a wide view — to be open to whatever alternatives, spiritualities, medicines, and remedies will heal his body, mind and spirit.

“Aaron Rodgers: Enigma” is absolutely fascinating, whether or not you like football. It’s told from Rodgers’ perspective, but it’s not just hype or hero worship. It offers real insight into what he’s like — what’s going on in his intriguing, albeit unusual, life and mind.

I’ve always liked Rodgers as a player. But, after watching this series, I found myself way more sympathetic to Rodgers as a person, not because I think he’s the best guy ever, or because I agree with his decisions, or because I think he’s on to something with manifestation, Egyptian mythology or whatever, but because I get it a little better. His flaws are relatable, he puts genuine thought and care into his decisions, and he’s curious and

open-minded in ways that I think are healthy. There’s a mold of an NFL football player: tough, stoic, one-dimensional, simple-minded. Rodgers doesn’t fit that mold. So what? Some molds are meant to be broken.

Matt Duncan, a former Coastal View News editor, is now a philosophy professor at Rhode Island College. In his free time from philosophizing, Duncan enjoys chasing his kids around, watching movies, and playing the mandolin.

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