Buckhorn Canyon Ranch’s Luis Zavala, alongside other local and out-of-town vendors, lugged their fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs and more to Carpinteria’s first Farmers Market of 2025 on Thursday, Jan. 9. Check out more photos of the early January treats on pages 12-13 of this week’s print, and consider popping by this week’s market on the 800 block of Linden Avenue, open every Thursday, 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Police recovered a loaded handgun, loaded shotgun and a ballistic vest from a home after a standoff at Sandpiper Mobile Home Park on Jan. 8.
A Carpinteria man was arrested last Wednesday for obstruction, threats, battery, elder abuse and damaging a communication device after an incident at Sandpiper Mobile Home Park on the 3900 block of Via Real. His girlfriend was also arrested on separate charges.
Phillip Cummings, 52, reportedly “donned a ballistic vest and threatened deputies” after an altercation with his neighbor on Jan. 6, according to a press release from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
After a verbal dispute with his neighbor and a construction worker, Cummings allegedly hit his elderly neighbor in the face and slapped her phone out of her hand, per police. He then returned to his home and refused to exit. “Cummings spoke to deputies through a window, wearing a ballistic vest and telling them that he intended to grab his handgun,” spokesperson Raquel Zick said.
Deputies took him into custody without incident on Jan. 8 after obtaining a search and arrest warrant and evacuating neighboring homes. Police recovered a loaded handgun, loaded shotgun and a ballistic vest.
Cummings’ bail was set at $1 million. As of Jan. 14, he is still in custody Cummings’ girlfriend, 28-year-old Krysta Thompson, also allegedly intimidated the victim that Cummings had reportedly punched. She was arrested for obstruction, dissuading a witness and elder abuse.
The southbound carpool lane between Summerland and Carpinteria is now open.
The southbound carpool lane on Highway 101 between Summerland and Carpinteria is now open. The northbound carpool lane opened in December 2024.
The new lanes — which stretch across seven miles and connect to existing carpool lanes that opened in Carpinteria in 2022 — are designated High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes from 6–9 a.m. and 3–6 p.m. At these times, drivers must have more than one person in their vehicle to drive in these lanes.
“The opening of carpool lanes is an exciting milestone for the Highway 101 corridor project between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara,” said SBCAG Executive Director Marjie Kirn. “With these improvements, commuters can access faster bus services and convenient carpool and vanpool travel options. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these new lanes as we work together to create a more efficient transportation system and reduce traffic congestion.”
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 5 Director Scott Eades called the opening of the new carpool lanes a “significant milestone.”
“In addition to the added carpool lanes, bicycle, pedestrian, and local transit connectivity has been improved throughout the corridor. This has all been made possible through a mix of local, state, and federal funding that includes Santa Barbara County’s local Measure A transportation sales tax, and Senate Bill 1, a California gas tax,” Eades said.
Representatives from the grassroots nonprofit Our Neighborhood Voices will discuss state housing laws and local control on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3:30–5 p.m., at the Carpinteria Community Library.
The nonprofit is sponsoring a 2026 ballot initiative to help restore local authority over housing, per its website. Local Amrita Salm shared in a press release sent out this week: “New and ever-changing state housing laws threaten our small town beach environment. Large, mixed-use housing projects are in the pipeline for Carpinteria, the county and the state. Please join us for a community meeting to learn more about how local control, through a state-wide initiative, can be returned to local governments.”
For more information, reach out to onvcarp@gmail.com. The Carpinteria Community Library is located at 5141 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria Indivisible, a local political organization, has scheduled a Seal to Sea March in Carpinteria on Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. — noon, in conjunction with the People’s March.
The group will meet at the Seal Fountain, 850 Linden Ave., and march up Linden Avenue to Carpinteria Avenue, before taking a right on Carpinteria Avenue, a right on Palm Avenue, down Palm Avenue to the State Park, right on the Boardwalk, and back up Linden Avenue.
Spokesperson Carol Kernahan said the group is marching “to defend our rights and our future.”
“If you believe that immigrants are human beings, decisions about your body should remain yours, that books belong in libraries, not on bonfires, that healthcare is a right, not a privilege for the wealthy; if you believe in the power of free speech and protest to sustain democracy; or if you want an economy that works for the people who power it — then this march is for you,” she said in a press release sent out last week.
For more information, reach out at carpindivisible@gmail.com.
The city of Carpinteria’s annual Work Plan — when the council meets each year to discuss the city’s goals and priorities — has been rebranded as a Strategic Plan: City Council Retreat, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria.
At the retreat, which is open to the public, the Carpinteria City Council will discuss and take input on the city’s mission, vision and values, as well as the goals for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is located at 5315 Foothill Road. See more online at carpinteriaca.gov/city-council-retreat-jan-18.
The Library Advisory Commission — a five-member group that offers advice and feedback between the Carpinteria community, board, and city librarian — is looking for a student member, librarian Jody Thomas told CVN last week.
“The Commission makes recommendations as they pertain to programs and services with the goals of increasing participation,” Thomas said.
Thomas said the student, who will receive community service hours for participating, must live within the Carpinteria Community Library service area. That area covers Toro Canyon to the Ventura County Line.
Learn more online at carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/library-advisory-commission.
The Carpinteria Valley Baptist Church and Pacific Health Foods are collecting donations for those impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Pacific Health Foods, at 944 Linden Ave., is collecting monetary donations to purchase items, while the church, located at 800 Maple Ave., is collecting physical donations.
Pastor Charles Newton said the full list of requested donations includes drinking water, canned and packaged foods, baby items such as diapers, wipes and formula, new or gently used clothes, new socks and underwear, N95 masks, pain relievers such as Advil, women’s hygiene products, trash bags, and toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, condition, contact solution and deodorant.
“This donation drive can make a significant difference in the lives of those impacted by the fires,” Newton said.
Community members can drop off donations at the church Monday–Friday, noon – 4 p.m., from now through Friday, Jan. 17. A truck will deliver the items on Saturday, Jan. 18. Pacific Health Foods is also taking donations via Venmo, at @Whitney-Noll.
The Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) School of Extended Learning is sponsoring an eight-week Nutrition for Longevity class at the Carpinteria Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave., with classes beginning on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Classes will be taught by Summerland resident Gerri Cardillo French, who has more than 40 years of experience as a clinical nutritionist, nutrition educator and cooking instructor, according to a press release sent out last week.
“Students learn how wholesome food can increase our quality of life and extend it. (The class) focuses on what to eat, how to select and prepare nutritious food, and when and how to enjoy it,” the class description read. “Topics also include the food choices and lifestyle of the centenarians who live in the ‘Blue Zones.’ Students discover which foods contain antioxidants that reduce inflammation and why eating them is recommended.”
Classes will begin on Jan. 30 and run for eight weeks, with the meetings scheduled for Thursdays, 3:15–5 p.m. The class is free, but registration is required; those interested can register at sbcc.edu/extendedlearning or by calling (805) 687-0812. Jun Starkey
The MTD is considering changing its fee structure. Two choices are on the table: Alternative 1, with a $2.25 cash fare with moderately discounted passes, or Alternative 2, with a $2.50 cash fare and a greater discount on passes.
The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) is seeking input from community members on a proposed fee increase: Alternative 1, with a $2.25 cash fare with moderately discounted passes, or Alternative 2, with a $2.50 cash fare and a greater discount on passes.
Any changes would go into effect August 2025.
“MTD’s fares have been unchanged for the past 16 years, but rising operational costs have necessitated an update to keep bus service sustainable and dependable in the future,” spokesperson Hillary Blackerby said last week.
According to Blackerby, MTD operating costs have increased 10% since the MTD’s Fiscal Year 2019. Fares make up 20% of the MTD’s operating budget; the district is otherwise funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) operating assistance and a sales tax.
These proposed fee changes come after the FTA classified Santa Barbara as a large, urbanized area after the 2020 census, making the MTD no longer eligible for specific small city FTA funding of $3 million a year. “In the absence of sufficient funding, MTD would be forced to make cuts to bus service,” per Blackerby.
The MTD will host open meetings over the next few weeks to get public input. The next meetings are scheduled for Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. at the Eastside Library, 1102 E. Montecito Street in Santa Barbara; on Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Central Library on 40 E. Anapamu St.; and on Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave.
Learn more online or fill out a survey at sbmtd.gov/farechange.
Family members of 38-year-old Carpinterian Mario Carrillo, who passed away suddenly on Dec. 20, 2024, after a cardiac event, have launched a GoFundMe to support Mario’s wife and their four young children.
Mario is survived by his wife of 13 years, Andrea, and their four children: 12-year-old Kassandra, eight-yearold Viviana, six-yearold Victoria and threemonth-old Santiago. He is also survived by his parents Jesús and María Carrillo, and brothers José and Arturo.
Mario and Andrea, who have been together nearly 20 years, had recently purchased their first home. Mario — who was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, was raised in Carpinteria and graduated from Carpinteria High School in 2004 — spent over 10 years working for Pozzebon Backhoe in Carpinteria.
Andrea, a lifelong Carpinterian and a second grade teacher, told CVN that her husband loved to go bike riding with their daughters and was known as the “fun” parent.
“Mario was a loving father and husband who put his family before anything else. His love and care for them is a testimony of the great man Mario was. As the solid anchor he was for his family, they are devastated and unsure of what the future holds for them without him,” family members wrote in the GoFundMe.
“Those of you that know Mario know that he was always a positive, happy, and funny guy to be around. Everyone in Carpinteria knew him and had nothing but loving things to say about him. If you knew Mario, you would know that he is the kindest and most caring person with a big heart. Thank you all for your support and prayers.”
The funds will help pay for funeral and burial services, and anything extra will go toward the kids’ college funds. The GoFundMe link can be found at gofund. me/91813cca.
––Evelyn Spence
Virgil Lee Hendrix was born in Monet, Missouri on Oct. 23, 1934. He traveled to California on his own at age 15 to live with his father in California. He took his time on that trip, playing pool and making money. Once in California, he finished high School and started working odd jobs.
On July 25, 1956, he met Ralphie Ash on a blind date. They married on Oct. 12, 1957. They went on to have three children. Virgil had many jobs, from throwing pizza pies at Morigi’s in Northridge, then as a messenger for Bank of America, and on May 5, 1959, he became a meter reader for Department of Water and Power (DWP) of Los Angeles and then moved up to become a licensed Survey Party Chief.
While with DWP, Virgil worked the Intermountain Power Transmission lines from Delta, Utah into Adelanto Power plant west of Victorville, California, working in the states of Utah, Nevada and California. He also worked on the building of the Castaic Power Plant and the running of the transmission lines into the Sylmar Receiving Station.
On June 1, 1990 at 55, Vir gil and Ralphie moved to Northern California, Humboldt County to a home they had purchased years before for retirement. Virgil went on to hone his golfing skills at The Benbow Golf Club outside of Garberville, California. He partook in many tournaments around California, including winning championships, which allowed him to play at Pebble Beach tournaments. When at home, he was a master gardener, growing many vegetables for Ralphie to can for the winter. Tomatoes were his specialty. In his down time he could be found sitting at the dining room table or his TV chair working on crossword puzzles.
Virgil is survived by his wife Ralphie Hendrix; son Jason Hendrix; daughter Karen Hendrix Madden (John Madden); sister Joan Hendrix Erickson; grandchildren Allison Hendrix (Bert Goode), Taylor Madden Eskilson (J.R.), Travis Madden (Amelia) and Danielle Madden (Coby Bryant); and great-granddaughter Teagan Lee Eskilson. He was a very kind, understanding and patient husband and father who possessed many skills that he taught both his wife and children. He will be sorely missed.
Virgil is preceded in death by his eldest son, Timothy Hendrix
A celebration of life will take place at a later date to be announced. Arrangements are being handled by Earth Burial.
Fred “Freddy” Naranjo 10/15/1949 — 01/09/2025
Ann Elizabeth “Beth” Perez 05/11/1955 — 09/07/2024
Lowell Schuyler 01/19/1952 — 01/05/2025
Fred Naranjo, born to his beloved mother Henrietta and father Cruz Naranjo on Oct. 15, 1949, passed away on Jan. 9, 2025. Fred was a proud graduate of Carpinteria High School, where he excelled in track, before enlisting in the Army in 1967. During his 13 years of service, Fred was stationed in Germany, Korea and Vietnam.
Fred had a vibrant spirit, always ready to share stories and reminisce with his friends and family. He cherished his time spent with loved ones, often reminiscing about the good old days. Fred was an avid fan of oldies music, loved cheering for UC Los Angeles, and enjoyed cruising through the streets of his hometown. He took pride in being a part of the community, coaching, umpiring, and attending games. His infectious laughter, sense of humor, and deep love for his family and music will remain in the hearts of all who knew him.
He is survived by his daughter Jessica Delgado; his grandchildren Eduardo Diaz, Nia Diaz, Edgar Diaz, Abriauna Delgado and Frankie Castro; his brother Robert Naranjo; and many nieces and nephews whom he held close to his heart. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Henrietta and Cruz Naranjo, and his siblings, Rosemary Flores, Diana Palafox, Louisa Campos, and Richard Orosco.
A celebration of Fred’s life will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, at the United Boys and Girls Club. Friends and family are invited to join in honoring his memory and reflecting on the good times shared together — times filled with laughter, love, and the timeless music that Fred adored.
St. Jude
Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in Miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful special patron in time of need, to you do I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God has given such great powers, to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen
Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys, three Glorias. This Novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. This Novena has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised to St. Jude.
Ann Elizabeth Perez, beloved mother, aunt, sister, daughter and friend, passed away surrounded by family on Sept. 7, 2024.
Beth, as she was known by all who loved her, was born on May 11, 1955, in Santa Monica, California, to Fred and Mary Oakley. The family lived between Manhattan Beach and Santa Barbara, with Beth attending Adams Elementary School in Santa Barbara and graduating from Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach.
A natural-born caretaker, Beth pursued a nursing degree after graduation before finding her passion in early childhood education, receiving degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Antioch University. Beth dedicated her life to educating the next generation, serving as a preschool teacher and leader for more than 35 years. Deeply passionate about the community she called home, Beth helped instill a love for learning in children at Kinderkirk, Canalino, and Head Start (now known as the Betty Sanchez/Carpinteria Infant and Toddler Center). She advocated for the importance of equitable access to early childhood education locally and nationally and devoted her time outside the classroom to ensuring that every child she taught was fed, clothed, and loved. Her legacy lives on in the countless children whose lives she enriched.
Inquisitive by nature, Beth was a lifelong learner who sought to understand the world around her. She found peace and inspiration in the natural world and had a deep appreciation for its beauty. An avid history buff, she enjoyed traveling to new places to experience diverse cultures and ancient wonders. Beth had a fondness for life’s simple pleasures, always up for a sweet treat and sharing a good laugh among friends.
Her true joy in life, however, was being a mom to her two daughters, Sara and Jessica. To know her was to know the boundless love she had for her girls. She filled their lives with laughter, curiosity, and a quest for adventure, raising them to always look for the good in the world and offer a helping hand when possible.
Beth’s home was a place of warmth and welcome, where the door was always open, and there was always room for one more at the table. She had a remarkable ability to make everyone who stepped into her life feel like family — a kindness that will be cherished and missed by many.
A celebration of her life will be held at Lookout Park in Summerland on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 12:30 p.m. What a gift to love and have been loved by her.
Lowell Schuyler passed away on Jan. 5 following complications from open-heart surgery.
Born to Dale and Virginia Schuyler, Lowell was raised in Carpinteria and attended local schools. He played varsity football, basketball and baseball and graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1970. Lowell met his future wife Carolyn (Petersen) while in high school, and the pair were married in 1972. They spent 52 years together, side-by-side, weathering the ups and downs of life. They ultimately settled back in Carpinteria where they raised their two daughters. He was a true “girl dad” long before it became a social media term.
After high school, Lowell worked for Santa Fe Energy for 20+ years before transitioning to electrical work with Vest Electric. He finished his career at Blum & Sons.
In his retirement, Lowell could most often be found in one of two places: sportfishing off the Santa Barbara coast, or on the Chismahoo. He had a true passion for fishing and loved heading out the islands for the day aboard The StarDust, bringing home fish to fill the freezer and to share with friends and neighbors. Always a lover of the great outdoors, he was otherwise happiest visiting his friends John and J.C. on their ranch and lending a hand on any number of various projects. Though a man of few words, Lowell was a loyal and caring friend, always ready to help anyone who needed it.
Lowell is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, daughters Kimberly Hull (Steve) and Heather Gray (Michael), grandchildren Jake and Riley Hull, sister Bette Rowland, nephew/best fishing buddy Jeff Petersen, and many nieces and nephews. Lowell also leaves behind his “surrogate” grandchildren Oliver and Declyn Barclay, and Lilly and James Wilmore.
Should you feel inclined to honor Lowell’s life, a donation to the Santa Barbara Food Bank would be greatly appreciated. He never liked to see a person go hungry.
A Celebration of Life memorial will be planned for a future date.
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Recent letters to CVN said rocket launches from Vandenberg SFB disturb people, pets and even potentially deafen whales.
According to AccuWeather, there are on average about 3,300 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes per day (1.2 million per year) in Florida not including offshore strikes or cloud-to-cloud discharges. Somehow whales in lightning-prone areas like the Florida coast survive many loud thunderclaps without going deaf.
A letter claimed that jaguarundi animals may be harmed by the SpaceX launches in Texas although the last confirmed sighting of a jaguarundi in Texas was in 1986.
A letter claimed the first launch in Texas of a new SpaceX rocket blew up on the launch pad and hurled flaming debris into nearby wetlands. That rocket lifted off successfully and flew for about two minutes and was miles downrange when safety systems blew it up after it lost stability. Video is available.
A letter claimed that SpaceX is not concerned about the Kessler Effect (satellite collisions with debris creating more debris) although their second stages are deorbited over designated ocean areas and the satellites are in low orbits and naturally deorbit relatively quickly (about five years). Most satellites are in higher orbits.
A letter claimed that SpaceX launches are not part of a government program although three of the last seven launches were for governments as were eight other 2024 launches.
Rockets are about 40 miles high as they go past Carpinteria, which is about five or six times higher than a jet airliner so no engine noise can be heard. We can’t hear jet airliners at altitude and we can’t hear rockets.
Most launches are soundless as viewed from Carpinteria. In the past year some launches sounded like the rumble of distant thunder and only a handful were real house shakers out of the dozens of launches each year.
George Lehtinen Carpinteria
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“Unfortunately,
our unique lifestyle is being threatened by hundreds of new state housing laws which our local and county governments have no control over.”
— George Johnson
There is still time to throw your hat into the ring for a spot on one of the city’s boards, committees or commissions! These are the groups that give advice to your City Council on some of the most important community issues — and we want to hear from you.
I know people may hesitate to apply because they worry about the amount of time, work, or expertise that is required. The good news is that many of these groups meet only once a month or even less frequently, and the amount of reading and discussion varies depending on the subject matter. Plus, city staff are here to support you, providing training and guidance so that you feel confident in participating. And while it’s great to have experience with some of these topics, what’s even more valuable is having people who are eager to learn, collaborate and help create a more inclusive and thriving Carpinteria.
Our advisory groups include: Architectural Review Board, Carpinteria Open Space Management Advisory Board, Community Development Block Grant Committee, Downtown-T Business Advisory Board, Environmental Review Committee, Integrated Pest Management Advisory Committee, Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Board, Planning Commission, Tree
Advisory Board and Library Advisory Commission. We also need people for the Santa Barbara Mosquito and Vector Management District, the Community Media Access Center Board of Directors and the County Library Advisory Committee.
The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 17 at 5 p.m., so take action now! The City Council will make the final appointments soon after. For more details and to apply, visit bit.ly/CouncilAdvisoryGroups.
We’d love to hear from you and work together to make Carpinteria an even better place to live, work and play!
Monica J. Solorzano Vice Mayor
As we embrace the new year we are reminded of what matters most to us. Living here in Carpinteria makes us appreciate our natural surroundings and our small, beach town environment.
Unfortunately, our unique lifestyle is being threatened by hundreds of new state housing laws which our local and county governments have no control over. At the same time, we are aware of the need for low-income housing, yet developers bring proposals for predominantly market-rate/mixed-use development to maximize profits for themselves. Flooding the market with upscale units does not lower housing costs for every-
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body; it only worsens the housing affordability crisis statewide.
In addition, developers are now allowed to disregard previous building regulations such as height limits, density, and parking requirements. This will directly affect Carpinteria’s infrastructure and our way of life … increased traffic and congestion, safety concerns, parking problems, water scarcity to name a few. A good example is the proposed Red Tail Multi-Family Housing Project on Bailard. Santa Barbara County is rezoning ag land while diminishing open space to build 182 mostly market-rate housing units.
Action is required to save coastal Carpinteria and the rest of California. It’s clear to me that our only option is Our Neighborhood Voices (ONV), a grassroots nonprofit sponsoring a ballot initiative to restore local authority over housing. Check out their website to learn more at ourneighborhoodvoices.com and come to a community meeting at the Carpinteria Library on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 3:30 to 5 p.m. Join ONV to restore common sense and local authority over development!
George Johnson Carpinteria
In CVN Vol. 31, No. 17, “Hiking in the New Year,” Susan Pollard is seen at left, with Jane Craven on the right.
BY LIV KLEIN
Since its official launch in Carpinteria in July 2023, the Safe Parking Program — operated by New Beginnings, a nonprofit that provides counseling and housing assistance to the homeless and low-income individuals and families — has consistently remained at full capacity with a running waitlist, New Beginnings Director Kristine Schwarz told the Carpinteria City Council on Monday.
The program, which currently accommodates six vehicles, allows homeless community members to park in designated overnight parking spaces in a managed parking lot with a restroom between 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.; all participants must provide proof of a driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.
While New Beginnings has operated the Safe Parking Program in Santa Barbara since 2004, the Carpinteria segment was first approved as a two-year pilot program back in 2022, and officially launched in July 2023. The pilot program is set to sunset in June of this year.
Now, New Beginnings is requesting an increase from six to twelve spots.
“We really think this move from six to twelve makes sense for our city,” City Assistant Manager Ryan Kintz told the council on Monday. He said the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County has already approved the increase from six to twelve spots, and the decision is now in
the council’s hands.
Schwarz emphasized that the program “has been and will continue to be a program for people who are forced to live out of their vehicles (...) It is not an alternative lifestyle — it is an evidence-supported, best practice national model for working with people who live out of their vehicles.”
She added that homeless community members who live in their cars “tend to be higher functioning, they tend to be employed, and/or they tend to have found themselves in a situation where they are in crises.”
“There is a much greater potential for people to transition from being unhoused in their vehicle into housing if we capture them quickly, before they lose everything and move into street homeless,” she said.
Multiple community members voiced their endorsement of the program’s expansion at Monday night’s meeting.
“Citizens (of the Carpinteria Bluffs) has supported the Safe Parking Program since the idea was first proposed,” said Susan Allen with Citizens of the Carpinteria Bluffs. “As a board, we feel it is a social responsibility to the many who love and use the Bluffs.”
At first glance, councilmembers largely agreed with the program’s expansion.
Councilmember Julia Mayer said the program is “doing a great service to the citizens of this city and beyond,” and Councilmember Al Clark called the pro-
C o u n t y o f S a n t a B a r b a r a PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF PENDING APPROVAL OF 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. This may affect your property. Please read.
At this time it is not known when the pending approval 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, please contact Kevin De Los Santos at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, santosk@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 884‐8051.
PROPOSAL: BROWN ADU
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2380 LILLIE AVE., SUMMERLAND, CA 93067
1ST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT; THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE
PERMIT NUMBER: 24CDP‐00137; APPLICATION FILED: 11/26/2024
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 005‐185‐007; ZONING: C‐1; PROJECT AREA: 0.25 ACRES
APPLICANT: Shane Brown
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit to allow conversion of a portion of Building No. 3 into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The ADU will be 375 square feet in the upper unit and is located on the second floor of the existing structure.
APPEALS:
The decision of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 24CDP‐00137 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that this Coastal Development Permit is approved. 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, with accompanying fee, must be filed with Planning and Development 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 of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.
This Permit cannot be appealed to the California Coastal Commission, therefore a fee is required to file an appeal.
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
“(The Safe Parking Program) is not an alternative lifestyle — it is an evidence-supported, best practice national model for working with people who live out of their vehicles.”
New Beginnings Director Kristine Schwarz
gram an “instant success.”
“We’re ready for more,” he said.
Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano asked if there was any discussion on allowing RVs into the program, which are currently barred. Kintz said the city manager and the chief have been in discussion over RV parking, but staff needs formal direction
from the city council to begin looking into RV inclusion. The council directed staff in a 4-0 vote to return with an amended agreement that will be reviewed at the council’s Jan. 27 meeting. Mayor Natalia Alarcon was absent from Monday night’s meeting.
On Monday night, the city of Carpinteria’s General Government Department, Community Development Department, Administrative Services, Public Works Department, and Parks, Recreation and Community Service Department shared their goals and priorities for the upcoming 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years.
After recent housekeeping, the city’s Annual Work Plan has been adjusted to a two-year strategic plan, and quarterly reports will now be required of each city department to improve response time to community feedback and priorities, according to City Manager Michael Ramirez.
“Rather than having annual reports, the quarterly reports will provide more detail and will make us a little more nimble,” Ramirez said. “These quarterly reports give us an opportunity to see things more frequently and make changes as needed.”
In FY25-26 and FY26-27, the city’s General Government Department is looking to prioritize public engagement, homeless services, grant seeking, emergency management and preparedness and staff support. Staff said a homeless services coordinator position is crucial to help the city address the homelessness and expand local resources.
The city’s Administrative Services Department will prioritize operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, improve financial management, integrate technology and invest in staff training over the next two fiscal years, staff said.
The Community Development Department will focus on tackling significant progress on an updated General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan within the next two years, 2025-26 and 2026-27, according to the Community Development Director Nick Bobroff.
This is a long-term council goal dating back to 2016; the plans need updates to provide guidance for the next 20 years,
staff said.
“It’s important for us to get this done,” he told the council. “It’s meant to provide an updated vision for how the community wants to develop and evolve over the next 20+ years and I think it’s particularly relevant now in light of increased pressures on housing production.”
Up to now, most of the consultant work on the General Plan has been paid for by grants that the city has been awarded from the Coastal Commission. However, with the remaining grant set to expire towards the end of the 2025 calendar year, any future consultant work beyond 2025 will require additional grants and funding.
Al ongside completing the General Plan, the department hopes to make a meaningful dent in affordable housing production by finding a way to prioritize and emphasize lower income housing projects.
“Private developments help but don’t make the meaningful dent that we need,” Bobroff said.
But public-private partnerships, like with People’s Self-Help Housing, have a history of being successful. “We need to focus on more of that going forward,” he added.
Lastly, the department said they are aiming to transition the permit application process to an online permit and licensing platform in order to more effectively and swiftly address public requests and needs. Permits will be issued and paid for online once the transition is made.
The Public Works Department is focusing on bicycle and pedestrian facilities, bridges and parking lots to improve the city’s critical infrastructure. However, with rising construction costs, adequate funding allocation continues to hinder some prioritized projects, including the Rincon Trail Project, staff said.
Of the handful of prioritized projects for the next two fiscal years, the Franklin Trail Project and the Carpinteria
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Avenue Bridge Project are some of the few that have received partial funding and precedential actions to prepare for construction.
the city several weeks ago to have plans approved with complete designs for a much stronger chance at receiving federal funding.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Additionally, the Living Shor eline project has been partially funded, with all environmental work costs covered. The project will address coastal erosion and coastal flooding mitigation; it also includes the relocation of the Linden lifeguard tower and improvements to Ash and Linden parking lots.
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AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Meet Up Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
“Having a priorities list helps us seek funding,” Environmental Program Manager Erin Maker told the council. City Manager Ramirez agreed, explaining that Congressman Salud Carbajal advised
English Language Conversation Group / Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30 a.m. For ESL students. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Zumba
Friday, Dec. 20
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will focus on completing the Rincon Bluffs Preserve Project and responding to the Community Pool Facility Needs Assessment within the upcoming months, staff said.
Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. arpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Additionally, the department will prioritize improving accessibility within the Veterans Memorial Campus, Library and El Carro Park Playground.
––Liv Klein
AgeWell Senior Program: Creative Studies Veterans Hall Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Gold Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536
Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.
Live Music: Morganfield Burnett Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Live Music: Bobby, Finn & Dave Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Southern California Edison (SCE) set up at Carpinteria’s Veterans Hall on Wednesday, giving out kits with LED bulbs, solar chargers and sanitizer packs to those affected by recent power outages. These Community Resource Centers — where community members can also charge their mobile devices and sign up for alerts — are set up in areas most likely to experience Public Safety Shut Offs, per SCE.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue. 10 a.m. – noon. Free. (805) 886-4382
The Juniors Under 17 heat paddles out during the January 2024 Rincon Classic.
Sunday, Dec. 22
941 Walnut Ave. 1–1:45 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Chaney Avenue Emergency Repair project authorized
Dungeons & Dragons Club for Tweens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Every Thursday. Full. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: Sofia Guerra Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Live Music: Bob Schetter Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
The city of Carpinteria’s community pool, city hall, AgeWell programming and library will be closed on Thursday and Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday, city staff said Monday.
On Monday night, the Carpinteria City Council unanimously authorized the Chaney Avenue Emergency Repair Project and approved the not-to-exceed budget of $358,000. Mayor Natalia Alarcon was absent.
Early Music Concert: Medieval and Renaissance Music Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: The Neighbors Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5:30–8:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, Dec. 23
Dancing with Santa Gordo On the rooftop of Dirt Botanicals, 3815 Santa Claus Lane. 5–8:30 p.m.
During spring 2024, a considerable amount of groundwater was observed on the roadway of Chaney Avenue where it meets Highway 101 and Aragon Drive.
The community pool will reopen on Saturday, while the library will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2. “These temporary closures allow our staff to enjoy the holiday period while ensuring services resume promptly afterward,” City Manager Michael Ramirez wrote in the city manager’s report presented to the Carpinteria City Council on Monday.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
According to a city engineer’s inspection, it is not common for this considerable amount of groundwater to seep through street pavement. In order to maintain the structural integrity of the existing street infrastructure, including both the sidewalks, gutters, and road pavement, but also underground facilities related to electricity, water, and natural gas, city staff advised council to authorize the repair plans and costs for Chaney Avenue.
Holiday: Christmas Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Holiday: Christmas Day
AgeWell Senior Program: Line Dancing Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
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“Ponding water can degrade the pavement over time and create a slip-and-fall hazard,” Environmental Program Manager Erin Maker told the council.
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310
AgeWell Senior Program: Holistic Movement Veterans Memorial Building,
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
Staff presented a grand cost proposal of $358,000 for the project, with construction and inspection costs from Toro Enterprises and Filippin Engineering.
On Monday night, the Carpinteria City Council designated January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the city of Carpinteria.
Since 2017, there have been 269 human trafficking investigations within Santa Barbara County. Almost half of the survivors were identified as county residents, staff said.
In recent years, the risk factors for human trafficking have grown exponentially for a number of reasons, according to Tiffany Carty, Victim Witness Supervisor with the Santa Barbara County District Office.
Stay updated or sign up online at rinconclassic.com.
Carpinteria’s Community Resource Center will be open through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Another center in Goleta at the Residence Inn, at 6350 Hollister Ave., will also be open through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Holiday Performance: “Lime Creek” Spoken Word Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
Rincon Classic registration opens Sunday
Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Registration for the 2025 Rincon Classic opens Sunday, Dec. 1 and closes Dec. 31. The waiting period for the annual classic, put on each year by Surf Happens, is Jan. 11 – Feb. 16 , 2025.
Open Mic Night brewLAB, 4191 Carpinteria Ave., #8. 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Beau James Wilding. Every third Thursday of the month. Message @brewlabcraft, @beaujameswilding on Instagram
See more online at sce.com/outage-center/customer-resources-and-support/ community-resource-centers.
Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
This will be the contest’s 44th year, and the 25th year since Surf Happens took over. It was founded in 1979 by Roger Nance, Jeff White and a crew of local surfers. It ran for 17 consecutive years before pausing in 1996, and was revived in 2001 by Chris Keet and Surf Happens.
Crew members work on slope paving, new sidewalks, curbs and gutters and drainage improvements at the South Padaro Lane Undercrossing.
“Human trafficking awareness month is a time when we have the ability to bring attention to the reality of human trafficking within our own community,” Carty said. “People often think of human trafficking as something that happens out there in larger cities, without realizing that our neighbors, friends and at-risk youth in our own backyards are frequently exposed to the pain of this trauma.”
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Crews focus on landscaping in Summerland, grinding pavement near Padaro
The Santa Barbara Human Trafficking Task Force — a multidisciplinary coalition of law enforcement agencies, community service providers, community advocates and a District Attorney Victim Witness Program — provides training, public outreach, survivor centered services and other supporting tools to prevent and decrease human trafficking locally.
Between Nov. 4 and Dec. 7, construction crews are focusing on landscaping in Summerland, with planting and mulching along Wallace Avenue and Via Real, and grinding pavement in the Padaro Lane segment, to improve traction and long-term noise reduction. Night noise should be expected.
“Please know that our task force is always at-the-ready to provide prevention and awareness training at any local sights,” Carty shared with the council.
The Santa Barbara Human Trafficking Task Force invites residents and community members of Carpinteria to join their in-person vigil for freedom on Wednesday Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in De La Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara.
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For closures on the northbound Highway 101, on Sunday nights between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., one lane between Santa Monica Road and Lillie Avenue, as well as the onand off-ramps at North Padaro Lane and South Padaro Lane will be closed non-consecutively. Those same areas are closed Monday – Thursday nights, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
––Liv Klein
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Ever-Bloom’s operation at 4701 Foothill Road, pictured here during an April 2024 tour, has carbon scrubbers — the large, white boxes seen at right — installed on site.
comfort.” Reilly said she could offer “no solutions” as to how to limit the smell to the property lines of outdoor “grows,” but suggested there could be ways to address the odor that is generated by harvesting, processing and transporting cannabis.
“I wish to remind you that cannabis odor control is not just a Carpinteria greenhouse concern,” Reilly wrote.
In voting for scrubbers in Carpinteria Valley greenhouses, Supervisor Larry Lavagnino of Santa Maria, a co-architect of the cannabis ordinance, said, “I’m going support this because I think it’s doable: it’s the right time to do it. I’m going to have a hard time with outdoor
(cannabis), because I don’t think there’s a technology out there that’s going to work.” But Supervisor Joan Hartmann of Buellton admonished her colleagues not to leave the problem of odor from outdoor cannabis unresolved.
“I’ll die on this hill that we cannot lose sight of that, even if we’re not getting to it in this round,” she said.
Melinda Burns is an investigative journalist with 40 years of experience covering immigration, water, science and the environment. As a community service, she offers her reports to multiple publications in Santa Barbara County, at the same time, for free.
C o u n t y o f S a n t a B a r b a r a PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Notice is hereby given that the Director of the Planning and Development Department intends to take an action to approve, approve with conditions, or deny an application for a Coastal Development Permit for the project described below. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, the earliest this action may occur is on the eleventh day following the date of this notice indicated below.
PUBLIC COMMENT: A public hearing will not be held on this matter. Anyone interested in this matter is invited to submit written testimony in support or opposition to the proposed project 24CDH‐00018. All letters should be addressed to Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101‐2058, Attention: Sam Brodersen. Letters, with two copies, should be received in the office of the Planning and Development Department a minimum of 24 hours prior to the earliest date of action by the Director identified above. 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 Sam Brodersen at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101‐2058, or by email at brodersensr@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568‐2079.
PROPOSAL: COX COMMUNICATIONS @ GREENWELL AVE.
PROJECT ADDRESS: GREENWELL AVE., SUMMERLAND, CA 93067
1ST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT; THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE
PERMIT NUMBER: 24CDH‐00018; APPLICATION FILED: 7/3/24
APPLICANT: Cox
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit with hearing to allow for the placement of two new battery cabinets in the public right‐of‐way. The project also includes an extension of an existing 4’9” ft tall retaining wall by 7 ft. This project will require less than 50 cubic yards of grading. No trees are proposed for removal. This project is located within the public right‐of‐way along Greenwell Avenue in the Summerland Area, 1st Supervisorial District.
APPEALS:
The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 24CDH‐00018 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Coastal Development Permit. To qualify as an "aggrieved person" the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by apropriate 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.
This Coastal Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission after the appellant has exhausted all local appeals, therefore a fee is not required to file an appeal.
CHALLENGES: If you challenge the project 24CDH‐00018 in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in written correspondence to the Planning and Development Department.
For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Sam Brodersen.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://ca‐santabarbaracounty.civicplus.pro/1499/Planning‐Permit‐Process‐Flow‐Chart
Cannabis Odor Ordinance Amendments Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Planning Commission Hearing Room 123 E. Anapamu Street, Room 17, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Hearing begins at 9:00 A.M.
On January 29, 2025, the County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider direction from the Board of Supervisors to include alternative odor mitigation strategies which utilize carbon filtration to be included as part of ordinance amendments to Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO). The amendments will establish a cannabis odor threshold and revise existing development standards for odor abatement and Odor Abatement Plan procedures. The County Planning Commission will consider suggestion by the Board of Supervisors that carbon filtration strategies be required and subsequently to recommend that the Board of Supervisors adopt the proposed amendments:
A resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve Case No. 24ORD‐00012, an ordinance amending Division 7 General Regulations, and Division 11, Permit Procedures, of Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code.
The County Planning Commission hearing begins at 9:00 A.M. The order of items listed on the agenda is subject to change by the County Planning Commission. The staff analysis of the proposal may be viewed at the Planning and Development Department website, located at https://www.countyofsb.org/1625/County‐Planning‐Commission prior to the hearing. For further information about the project, please contact the planner, Corina Venegas‐Martin, at cvenegas@countyofsb.org.
The following methods of participation are available to the public.
You may observe the live stream of the County Planning Commission meetings on (1) Local Cable Channel 20, (2) online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV ‐Livestream; or (3) YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20
If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:
Distribution to the County Planning Commission ‐ Submit your comment via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the Commission hearing. Please submit your comment to the Recording Secretary at dvillalo@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 County Planning Commission meeting in‐person.
Attend the Meeting by Zoom Webinar ‐ Individuals wishing to provide public comment during the County Planning Commission meeting can do so via Zoom webinar by clicking the below link to register in advance. Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar.
When: January 29, 2025 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: County Planning Commission 01/29/25
Register in advance for this webinar: https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Bzudsx3WRZafwkEXL‐DdNg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. OR PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 213
Webinar ID: 161 417 2298
The County Planning Commission’s rules on hearings and public comment, unless otherwise directed by the Chair, remain applicable to each of the participation methods listed above.
Attendance and participation by the public is invited and encouraged. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Hearing Support Staff (805) 568‐2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements.
If you challenge the project 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 Planning Commission prior to the public hearing.
NOTICE OF PENDING APPROVAL OF 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.
At this time it is not known when the pending approval 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, please contact Henry Wakamiya at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, wakamiyah@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568-3017.
PROPOSAL: COUNTY OF SANTA BARABAR REAL PROPERTY - EASEMENT ABANDONMENT
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2545 GOLDEN GATE AVE, SUMMERLAND, CA 93067 1ST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE
PERMIT NUMBER: 25CDP-00003 APPLICATION FILED: 1/9/2025
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 005-201-012 005-202-005 005-204-044
ZONING: 7-R-1
PROJECT AREA: 0.78 acres.
Proposed Project: º Applicant: Jame Cleary, Agent º PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project is a request for a follow-on Coastal Development Permit to Case No. 24GOV-00004, and consists of a real property transaction to abandon and transfer fee ownership of portions of County-owned Right-of-Way (ROW), located within the Summerland Community Plan Area, including the following:
6,000 square feet adjacent to APN 005-201-012 (2545 Golden Gate Avenue)
2,945 square feet
2,885
to APN 005-204-044 (2554 Banner Avenue)
All proposed abandonments, including retentions and reservations of existing and future easements, open space, and trails are identified on the proposed plans. This property is identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 005-201-012, located at 2545 Golden Gate Avenue, APN 005-202-005, located at 2542 Banner Avenue, and APN 005-204-044, located at 2554 Banner Avenue, in the Summerland Community Plan area, First Supervisorial District
APPEALS:
The decision of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 25CDP-00003 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that this Coastal Development Permit is approved. 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.
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Appeals, with accompanying fee, must be filed with Planning and Development 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 of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.
This Permit cannot be appealed to the California Coastal Commission, therefore a fee is required to file an appeal. For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Henry Wakamiya.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://ca-santabarbaracounty.civicplus.pro/1499/Planning-Permit-Process-Flow-Chart
Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/160/Planning-Development
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CVN travels with Rotarians to Mexico Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning members, from left, Diana Ornelas, Mary Layman, Carie Smith and Sheila Hess joined more than 60 other local rotary members in Mexicali, Mexico for a service project in early January 2025. The group stopped while on the road to take a photo with their copy of CVN. “We brought 100 backpacks with school supplies donated by Carpinterians to distribute to students,” said club president Layman. “We painted classrooms at a school for the deaf and a charity for street children and worked on improvements at a new park to convert it into a safe, clean playground.”
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CVN DIANA RIGBY CUSD SUPERINTENDENT
Editor’s Note: A copy of the Superintendent’s Report is run in print as a service for parents, students and community members who cannot attend Carpinteria Unified School District’s Board of Trustees meetings. This report was read aloud during the school board’s Jan. 14 meeting.
January is the time to acknowledge the school board and its role in supporting student achievement during School Board Recognition Month. We are proud to join more than 1,000 local educational agencies in the state in recognizing the contributions of our board members who work tirelessly to help our district establish new ways of ensuring students continue to learn.
Board members are our elected representatives and a vital link between the school district and the community. The board sets the foundation and vision for the district, directs resources where they are most needed and ensures accountability to the community by monitoring progress toward goals. Its end goal, of course, is to support and elevate student achievement.
Please join me in saluting our hard-working board members Jaime Diamond, Sally Green, Andy Sheaffer, Aaron Smith and Eric Bridgford.
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom provided a preview of the proposed 202526 state budget, which was formally announced on Jan. 10. State revenues have increased $16.5 billion with the overall budget at $322.2 billion. The preliminary
estimate for Proposition 98, education funding, is $118.9 billion with a COLA at 2.43%.
New state education laws
The year 2025 brings new state education laws to California school districts relating to fentanyl education in health classes, regulating homework, ban on book bans, LGBTQ students, Native American history and Ethnic Studies at high schools.
Thirty-seven elementary students participated in the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) CUSD grant funded United Way Winter Break Program at Canalino, Jan. 2 through Jan. 8, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The students enjoyed funfilled art, music and physical activities in addition to daily reading and math practice. After School Program Leader Crystal Hoffman served as the site director, and CUSD staff members from Aliso and Canalino/Carpinteria Family School, served as program staff.
Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) teachers will provide 45 minutes of academic tutoring three times per week for those CMS students with missing assignments or grades below C. Students benefit from the tutoring with their own classroom teachers to ensure mastery of grade level standards in each content area. Additionally, it is critical that all students read at or above grade level before entering high school, and the additional academic time will improve reading skills.
During the holiday break, Canalino Learning Center furniture, library books, materials and equipment were moved into the brand-new building. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Diana Rigby is the superintendent of Carpinteria Unified School District. For more information about CUSD, log on to cusd.net, or contact Diana at drigby@cusd.net or (805) 684-4511x222.
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We’re raising funds to help provide firefighters fighting the LA Fires with protein focused snacks to keep them fueled during their shifts!
You can donate at the register or Venmo Whitney Noll directly if you cannot come in.
All money raised will purchase wholesale cases of meat sticks, organic protein bars, trail mix and energy chews along with personal care items for families who have been displaced due to the LA fires.
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PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
returned to Linden Avenue last Thursday, as locals and visitors alike sought more to kick off their new year. The Farmers Market is held in Carpinteria Thursday, 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17
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.
was recovered and booked into Santa
6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via Real
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.
This report covers Jan. 6–12, 2025
Tuesday, May 19
11:44 a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and Run / 6500 block Rincon Road
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.
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
Deputies responded to narcotic activity and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.
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
Several visitors and watchers noted a seal with a ligature wrapped deeply around its neck. However, this seal nevertheless appears healthy and is believed to be a regular for a few years. If the seal was in danger, Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Institute would have been called to see if a rescue was feasible. Rescues are rarely done in the rookery when other seals would be disturbed.
3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive
8:28 p.m. / Meth Possession / 1100 block Casitas Pass
A man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.
The count was 1,163. People were recorded from France, Belarus, Scotland, Hungary, New Zealand, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Washington D.C., Wyoming, Massachusetts, New York, Indiana, Minnesota, Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Alaska, Vermont, Arizona, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Utah, Illinois, Colorado, Rhode Island, Texas and Tennessee.
10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope Violations / Hales Lane and Via Real
A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.
Sunday, May 17
8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block Via Real
The Sheriff’s Department was contacted when two couples entered the sanctuary after being advised the beach was closed by Seal Watch volunteers. They were belligerent and rude to two volunteers. A sheriff’s deputy came promptly but unfortunately just missed catching them. It was a good opportunity to meet with the very interested deputy, who encouraged calls when such incidents occur. A train whistle caused a slight disturbance, but no seals actually moved towards the ocean.
A caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. A complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.
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.
A woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper spray. A baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.
3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 block Via Real
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!
5 p.m. / Open Beer Violation / Linden Avenue and 9th Street
A man was cited and released for possession of an open container.
5 a.m. / Welfare Check / 2100 block Ortega Hill Road
A caller reported that his girlfriend’s 27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran out of the house naked and was last seen running towards Summerland. Deputies responded and located a man walking nude on North Jameson near Sheffield. The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the hospital to detox. His mother drove him to the hospital.
Monday, May 18
Meet two-and-a-half year old Stella, a suspected border collie/pit bull mix who has been with Santa Barbara County Animal Services since June 2024. Stella — whose DNA results are pending — is the perfect blend of active and snuggly. She loves to play catch and fetch, SBCAS staff said; she also kid-friendly, and would do best in a home where she is the only pet.
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.
Thursday, May 21
8:47 a.m. / Driving with False Registration / Carpinteria and Palm avenues
SBCAS staff shared: “Her human friends at the shelter call her Stellita because she is such a small girl at just 50 lbs. — and you know what they say… the best things always come in small packages! (She) loves going out for walks and jogs just as much as she loves curling up in her human’s lap for a good nap! (...) The shelter is a little stressful for her so we’re hoping to find her family soon.”
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 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
Interested in fostering or adopting Stella? Reach out to jillian.turner816@gmail. com or visit bit.ly/StellaTheCuddleBug. She’s at SBCAS’ Goleta campus, 5473 Overpass Road. The shelter is open Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A man was stopped for not displaying license plates on his truck. A records check showed his driver’s license was
A reader sends a halo to Carpinteria Public Works, who retrieved a tattered tent on the berm, as well as a large umbrella that the wind deposited in Franklin Creek. “Thank you!”
A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”
A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”
A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
A reader sends a halo to fifth graders from Canalino — Ella Jones, Abby Putnam and Nicolo Mastrogiovanni — who set up a lemonade stand to benefit people who lost their homes in LA fires. “They donated $232.60 to the Carp firehouse, who will deliver it!”
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 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 Andi Garcia of Community Partners in Caring for going above and beyond her job to accommodate the reader’s transportation issues.
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 Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
A reader sends a halo to Chris Abbott of the Boys and Girls Club for generously finding an adjustable wrench so that the reader “could remove and clean the plaque of the Eco Club Founder, one dynamic Carpinteria High teacher.”
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!”
reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
A reader sends a halo to The Food Liaison for starting the new year with a fantastic lunch for the less fortunate in the Carpinteria community. “Also, to our regulars Fon Ha, Brass Bird and Carol Nichols (for helping).”
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
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 Caltrans for opening up the three lanes in both directions between Carpinteria and Sheffield. “Great job and a really smooth ride.”
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 Caltrans District 5 Landscape Architects for adding Liquidambar ‘Palo Alto’ to the landscaping at Casitas Pass. “The bright fall color is a welcome relief from the monotony of Oaks and Sycamores.”
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 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 the city of Carpinteria for how easy it is to connect with staff, especially Planners, whether at City Hall or over email. “A highly competent and highly responsive local government adds to Carpinteria’s small beach town charm.”
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 Jena Jenkins and the city of Carpinteria for the excellent AgeWell program. “It helps many seniors, offers a wide variety of classes and is well-organized. It can be a template for other small communities.”
A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the 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 whoever can expedite replacing the three picnic tables that were placed just off the boardwalk, on the dunes, directly across from the kiosk. “There were six a few weeks ago, now only three. We have walked this daily for years as do many and had always found at least one empty table to sit and enjoy the view and sunset. The remedy seems simple if there are none available at the storage yard. Borrow from the campsites?”
A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”
Submit Halos & Pitchforks online at coastalview.com.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the woman who brings food for stray cats to Holly Avenue every night, “attracting skunks, raccoons, possums, squirrels and other wild animals, and making it unsafe to go out at night.”
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suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the dog that left a large pile of poop on the reader’s porch, right in front of the reader’s front door, and the owner that let the dog go up to their private porch.
A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.
Friday, May 22
he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.
Saturday, May 23
5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real
•Look for dripping faucets and showerheads. Faucet leaks can waste up to 3,000 gallons a year.
7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena
•Check for toilet leaks. A toilet can leak up to 200 gallons of water a day!
Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.
Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.
•Inspect your yard for wet spots or depressions, there may be an underground water leak.
•Test irrigation system; look for leaking valves and broken nozzles. An irrigation system that has a leak 1/32nd of an inch in diameter (about the thickness of a dime) can waste about 6,300 gallons of water per month.
10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads
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2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way
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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A man was contacted after reporting
Thursday, Jan. 16
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
AgeWell Senior Program: Zumba Gold Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536 Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons Club for Tweens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:45 p.m. Every Thursday. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Girls Inc. Community Resilience Fair Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road 5:30–7 p.m. girlsinc-carp.org, (805) 684-6364
Live Music: Jared Nels Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Friday, Jan. 17
Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Creative Studies Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Live Music: Natalie Espinoza Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Saturday, Jan. 18
Public Meeting: City Council Strategic Retreat Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. carpinteriaca.gov/city-council-retreat-jan-18
Seal to Sea March Meet at Seal Fountain, 850 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. Hosted by Carpinteria Indivisible. carpindivisible@gmail.com
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
Artesania Para La Familia’s Lunar New Year Celebration Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sponsored by La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation. Free.
Art Reception: “Rincon – Queen of the Coast” Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 4–6 p.m. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Live Music: Paradise Kings Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9
p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Sunday, Jan. 19
Live Music: Will Breman Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Live Music: Will Stephens Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5–8 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, Jan. 20
Meeting: MomCo Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. 9:30–11:30 a.m. RSVP carpinteriacommunitychurch.org
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11 a.m. Geared toward ages two to five. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310
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. 21
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) 8811279
Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – noon. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. (202) 997-0429
Bridge Group Veterans Hall meeting room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
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
Corktree Karaoke with K.J. Tati Cork-
NO DELAY in Trash Collection Schedule Due to the MLK Jr. Day Holiday
E.J. Harrison & Sons will maintain its regular Thursday trash, recycling and yard/organics waste collection schedule in Carpinteria on Jan. 23, 2025 during the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19-25, 2025.
Thank you and Happy Holiday E. J. Harrison & Sons 805-647-1414
Para La Familia
Saturday, January 18 • 11am -1pm
Carpinteria Woman’s Club 1059 Vallecito Road • Carpinteria
To order services & pay bills online go to www.ejharrison.com Connect with us! @ejharrisoninc
SATURDAY JANUARY 18 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Meet at the Seal Fountain in front of Smart & Final
tree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6:30–9:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. Tuesdays, weekly. $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Wednesday, Jan. 22
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: Compassion Club Veterans Memorial Building,
941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:15 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. 3–4:30 p.m. $8 per class. carpinteriawomansclub.com
Community Meeting: Our Neighborhood Voices Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:30–5 p.m. ourneighborhoodvoices.com
Live Music: Vinny Berry Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
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
Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024
1924 hrs / Theft / 1000 block Palmetto Way
Between Dec. 28 at approximately 1900 hours and Dec. 29 at approximately 1000 hours, an unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle and stole approximately $985 worth of items and currency.
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
0012 hrs / Collision / Highway 101 and Santa Monica Road
Deputies were in front of the Chevron on Via Real when a suspect was observed losing control of his vehicle and crashing through the center median while exiting Highway 101 at Santa Monica Road. The driver looked and saw deputies and continued to drive north on Santa Monica. Deputies got into their vehicles and checked the area, locating the car on Venice Lane unoccupied. While checking the area, the suspect was located hiding in a bush and then fled from deputies through multiple yards. California Highway Patrol (CHP) showed deputies the driver’s license photograph of the suspect and he was positively identified as the driver and suspect that fled. The suspect was located by deputies a couple hours after the original collision. He was covered in dirt and still heavily intoxicated. He was found in possession of his keys and arrested. CHP responded and ran him through SFSTs, and the suspect was booked on additional charges.
was entered into the CLETS system as missing.
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
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Reports from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
BUREAU OPERATIONS • DEC 29 – JAN 4
1939 hrs / Collision / 4900 block
A driver was traveling westbound on Carpinteria Avenue when they lost control of their vehicle and drove through a planter on Carpinteria and Linden Avenue, where they also knocked down a traffic sign and collided with the tree in front of a local brewery. The driver was found not to be under the influence of alcohol and complained of a minor injury to his right leg, but refused to be treated for any injuries.
0227 hrs / Incident / 4800 block Eighth Street
Deputies were dispatched for a check to welfare. Upon arrival, they observed blood on the floor. Deputies learned there was a fistfight between two males. One of the male subjects stated he was punched and beaten up for several minutes. Deputies weren’t able to contact the other
by Margie E. Burke
subject. The investigation is ongoing.
Thursday, Jan. 2
Thursday, March 14
1505 hrs / Incident / 4700 block Third Street
2200 hrs / Missing Returned / 4000 block Via Real
The missing 37-year-old male returned home. He was removed from the CLETS system.
0155 hrs / Incident / 1000 block Casitas Pass Road
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.
Deputies responded to a verbal domestic altercation between a male, his girlfriend and her sister. Fearing he was going to become physically violent, both the girlfriend and her sister tried calling law enforcement for assistance but the male took both their phones away to prevent them from calling for help. The male was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara Main Jail.
Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair, 3-6:30 p.m., linden Ave. downtown, Craft fair: 684-2770
Saturday, Jan. 4
A plumber discovered the residence’s front door electronic keypad was shattered, which the resident said was not broken the day prior. They believe it occurred overnight, and was possibly an attempt to break in. Deputies are waiting for the footage from the front door camera.
1916 hrs / Incident / Casitas Pass Road and Shemara Street
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.
4410 hrs / Assault / 4400 block Via Real
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
Deputies responded to a report of an assault. Upon arrival, the victim juvenile stated a male suspect shoved the victim full force. The victim was not injured and desired prosecution. The suspect was also found to be under the influence of alcohol, and was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara Main Jail.
Saturday, March 16
Friday, Jan. 3
Carpinteria Salt Marsh docent led tours, 10 a.m., free walks start from the park sign, 684-8077
0917 hrs / Incident / 1400 block Azalea Drive
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
Monday, March 18
At about 1950 hours, a deputy was patrolling the area of Casitas Pass Road and Via Real, when they observed a vehicle with expired tabs. After running the plate, the deputy found the registration had expired as of April 2024. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver and the minor passenger, the driver’s niece. During a consensual/ probation check of his person, deputies located an empty baggie in the driver’s pants pocket. FSTs were conducted and the driver performed poorly. The driver was arrested, transported and booked at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail for the violations, and the minor was picked up by her mother.
The Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
0127 hrs / Theft / 1000 block
Casitas Pass Road
A subject was being served with a restraining order/move out notice. The subject then brandished a large kitchen knife at deputies, and retreated further into the back bedroom. Deputies were able to recover the knife, and the subject was taken into custody despite violently resisting.
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
Women of Inspiration, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Girls inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 foothill road, $70, 684-6364
1010 hrs / Missing Adult / 4000 block Via Real
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
Deputies responded to a report of a missing 37-year-old male. He was last seen leaving his residence Wednesday morning and has not returned. The missing person did not have a phone, and his destination was unknown. The subject
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
A deputy from the Goleta station had a theft report earlier in the evening from the Costco located in Goleta. The subject was later identified as a local from Carpinteria. Deputies located the suspect in a local shopping center inside the same vehicle he was seen getting into when leaving the Costco parking lot. The suspect was in possession of a glass methamphetamine pipe. The deputy arrived on scene and the suspect was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara Main Jail.
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.
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
Imagination & Inspiration show, Curious Cup, 929 linden
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The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, at 865 Linden Ave., is hosting a five-week poetry workshop led by poet and educator Lauren Wilson. The classes, which are held on Wednesdays from 6:30–8:30 p.m., began Jan. 15. The workshop will include craft talks, creative prompts, constructive feedback and a collaborative environment, according to a press release for the class. The workshop is $275. Learn more at carpinteriaartscenter.org.
CVN contributor Larry Nimmer has released his Dance for Peace 2025 video with this year’s theme: “Can’t we all just get along?”
Nimmer has done the Dance for Peace, an annual celebration of the New Year where he dances from Carpinteria to Santa Barbara, for the past 20 years, he told CVN, each time with a different theme.
Eight students from Carpinteria placed in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Santa Barbara Poetry and Essay Contest. CHS instructor Christine Gilbert is seen at front center, with her students Delilah Santizo at her left and Alexa Ceja at her right; at back, from left, is Richard Ramirez, Kacy Kramer, Kate Ackerman, and Paola Torres-Garcia. Not pictured: Evelyn Calkins, and Alex De Leon.
This year’s dance included several costume changes along his nine-mile route, as well as iconic sites from Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito and Santa Barbara. The 4.25 minute video of his performance can be found at shorturl.at/rmjPk.
Eight students from Carpinteria High School have placed in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Santa Barbara (MLKSB) Poetry and Essay Contest: Evelyn Calkins, Kate Ackerman, Delilah M. Santizo, Kacy Kramer, Paola Torres-Garcia, Richard Ramirez, Alex De Leon and Alexa Ceja.
Three students earned the top three places in the poetry for students 13 to 18 category, including Evelyn Calkins in first place, Kate Ackerman in second place and Delilah M. Santizo in third place.
Many of the awardees are or have been students of Christine Gilbert, a longtime CHS teacher who has consistently encouraged her students to participate in the contest for more than 10 years.
“I enjoy assignments where students write for a purpose and think about how to improve their communities,” Gilbert told CVN in February 2024. “I tell them to think about American heroes… and how important Martin Luther King Jr. is to our society,
Nimmer is a filmmaker and performance artist living in Carpinteria. For more information, contact Nimmer at (805) 708-4753 or larry@nimmer.net.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara will be holding several events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including a reading of the winning poems and essays on Friday, Jan. 17. The poems and essays will be read following the Congregation B’nai B’rith service, 6-8 p.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, at 909 North La Cumbre Road, Santa Barbara.
BY JIM CAMPOS
Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally ran April 2, 2020, in CVN Vol. 26, No. 28.
The United States census comes around at the beginning of each new decade. April 1 kicked it off in 2020, a Herculean and April Fool’s Day task rolled into one. Just how does one go about including everyone?
Carpinteria was a good example of the undercount, and perhaps some creativity, when Arthur Miller Clark, editor of the Carpinteria Herald, went about putting together a one-of-a-kind Carpinteria-Summerland directory in 1940 based on the census. It was done in the last year that census data was made available for public consumption in the U.S.
Clark’s directory listed all the community’s business telephone numbers. There were few residential phones to list since hardly anyone owned one at the time. Clark’s directory, however, was a grand achievement. It listed every Carpinteria resident who had a street address and their means of livelihood. Spouses were named in parenthesis. As such, the directory was an excellent snapshot of life in the Valley in the year 1940.
Those missing in the directory, and presumably the census, was a result of families — mostly Mexican, Filipino and Japanese — that congregated on the larger Carpinteria ranches living on the premises and serving as employees. For example, the Lucio Medel family lived on the Bailard Ranch and does not turn up in the directory. The Decayana, Ota, Ramirez and Velasquez families who lived on the Bates Rancho del Rincon are also not included in Clark’s directory. Clark, despite overlooking several key Carpinteria families, did gift Carpinterians a most interesting mystery to solve: Tijuana Road!
Tijuana Road does not appear in any records that I have come across before or after Clark’s 1940 directory. It was surely Cramer Tract. The families listed on Tijuana Road were Mexican American Cramer Tract families. The lone Anglo surname listed on Tijuana Road, the Ward family, was also a Cramer Tract family. Perhaps Tijuana Road was simply a nickname? The residences had numbers, but perhaps there was no Cramer Tract Street sign, so Clark substituted it with Tijuana Road?
Cramer Tract, despite its Tijuana-ish look, or perhaps because of it, was a lively neighborhood. Periodic “tardeadas” (late afternoon fiestas with dancing and live music) were held in a field next to it. If a circus came to town, it was set up nearby in the pueblo viejo (Old Town). At Christmas, an Anglo lady came and distributed bouncing balls of various sizes for the children. It became an annual event. Cramer Tract, itself, looped from what today is Carpinteria Avenue all the way near Santa Monica Avenue and back. Late at night, teens with wheels sometimes screeched through the tract with car horns blaring and waking the neighborhood. Luckily, the neighborhood children were already tucked in their beds.
On weekends, the south side of the tract often served as an outdoor movie venue. The street was closed off to traffic and the neighborhood brought out chairs to sit and watch the feature. A film pro-
Concha Castillo Ordaz lived on Cramer Tract until she graduated from Carpinteria High in 1950. As a child, she was dressed to go out to party for the Santa Barbara Fiesta celebration weekend ca. 1940. RIGHT: Osuna’s was one of the first Mexican Markets in Carpinteria established in 1932. Owner Poncho Osuna stands with his wife Flora, and children Consuelo and Gloria in 1940. Osuna’s Market exists to this day but was rebranded as the Mi Fiesta Market ca. 1980. The store was established in 1932, but on the opposite side of the street. It moved over to its ultimate location in 1937 and sold the original location to the Garibay family
Cramer Tract was split in two with the construction of the 101 Freeway resulting in a name change. Pictured here in 1965, the street signs read Carpinteria Avenue and Cramer Road. Bob’s Garage (Garibay family) and Shorty’s Paint Shop (Gonzales family) remain the same two Carpinteria family enterprises to this day. Shorty’s Paint Shop has moved over to Carpinteria Avenue as Pacific Auto Body.
jector, big screen and speakers provided the movie entertainment. Visitors from other barrios were welcomed in. Osuna’s Market, owned and managed by Ydelfonso and Flora Osuna, likely served as a concessions stand. Other amenities on Cramer Tract included a shoe repair shop and pool hall that were converted into Bob Garibay’s Garage that continues to this day.
Mexican barrios west of Linden Avenue were commonly referred to by nicknames. Ho llywood is likely the best example. Ninth Street from Linden Avenue to the Franklin Creek bridge became Hollywood once one crossed over the bridge. It was the name given to the neighborhood of W. Ninth Street. Ollie Olivas, elected to Carpinteria’s first city council, postulated in a personal memoir that it was because all of the prettiest girls lived there. More likely, however, it was because of a World War I film that was shot along the banks of Franklin Creek adjacent to W. Ninth Street. The creek must have served as a sort of trench warfare scene common to that war. In the case of Cramer Tract, locals long referred to it as Querétaro. Querétaro is one of the most beautiful and wealthy places in Mexico,
a destination for retired Americans. Residents of the Cramer Tract neighborhood, most likely, used the nickname in playful reference to their most humble of abodes. But Tijuana Road?
Concha Castillo Ordaz was a Carpinteria High graduate Class of ’50 who lived on Cramer Tract. She would have a 40-year career as a secondary school teacher for the Santa Barbara Unified School District. She also taught Adult Education classes in U. S. citizenship and the teaching of English as a second language. Many of her adult clients were fellow Carpinterians. As a child, she remembers her parents discussing how the street she lived on was beginning to be called Tijuana Road. Wherever it came from, the moniker did not stick.
Cramer Tract was eventually stricken from the Carpinteria map because the 101 Freeway split the street into two parts in 1954-55. It became Cramer Road south
of the freeway, and Cramer Circle to the north of it.
Shout out to the Carpinterians who helped me fill out the description of Cramer Tract in its heyday: Concha Castillo Ordaz, Connie Osuna Castellanos, Joe Macias, Dr. Jesus J. Gonzales, Rich Medel and Bobby Garibay.
Jim Campos is a native born Carpinterian. Upon retiring from a 35-year career with the Carpinteria Unified School District in 2006, he joined a group of local historians to publish two pictorial history books on Carpinteria. Jim’s curiosity of local history grew from that experience. He is currently serving on the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation which honors the achievements and contributions of Carpinteria’s diverse community. He is also on the board of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, where he writes occasional in-depth articles. In 2020, Jim wrote an entire year of columns for CVN’s Throwback Thursday.
JANUARY 16, 2025
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING
In a week full of sports events that were postponed or canceled due to impacts from the Los Angeles and Ventura fires and power outages, Carpinteria boys basketball was able to get back on the court for two important Citrus Coast League games as the Warriors look to make a late push to the CIF postseason.
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Carpinteria hosted the Santa Paula Cardinals for the first time this season. Heading into the game, Santa Paula was 4-0 in the Citrus Coast League play, tied for first place with Channel Islands.
It didn’t take long for Carpinteria’s leading scorer Sebastian Reed to put his stamp on the game, as the senior got to work early and scored 12 out of his team’s 16 first-quarter points. Santa Paula would answer right back, however, with some sharp shooting from the three-point line that was good enough to give the Cardinals a seven-point advantage going into halftime, 36-29.
But at halftime, Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson made a few adjustments, and the Warriors went on a third-quarter rally, outscoring the Cardinals by three points and cutting the lead to 51-47 heading into the fourth quarter.
The fourth quarter was a back-andforth battle between the two schools, with Carpinteria pushing the pace trying to close the gap while Santa Paula tried to control the momentum to keep its lead.
With just two minutes left, the Warriors were within three points. Carpinteria’s offense tried to set up a game-tying three-pointer, and while the Warriors got two good shots, neither fell in, and the Cardinals were able to seal the game on a pair of free throws to take the win, 72-66.
“We did everything needed to give ourselves a chance and stayed in it through the final minute,” coach Fredrickson said. “The ball didn’t drop our way tonight, but I’m proud of our boys for their competitive spirit and strong resolve.”
A pair of seniors led the Warriors in scoring, with Reed dropping a teamhigh 27 points and senior Carlo Suarez pitching in 17 points in the loss.
After a five-day break, the Warriors hit the road to face Nordhoff in Ojai on Monday, Jan. 13.
In this game, the Warriors were determined to get off to a strong start, and Carpinteria quickly got to work to build a 22-9 lead by the end of the first quarter. By halftime, the Warriors were still in the lead, 35-21.
The second half was all about Carpinteria maintaining its lead, as the Warriors clung to a 15-point advantage through most of the third and fourth quarters. Coach Fredrickson used the opportunity to give some playing time to Carpinteria’s bench players, and the Warriors were able to close out the game with a 61-55 win.
“Great group win tonight for us, everybody got in and contributed,” Fredrickson said. “We shared the ball well and gave a steady collective effort. It’s always fun basketball to play together like that.”
In this win, the Warriors were led by a balanced effort, with four players scoring in the double digits. The Reed brothers — Sebastian and Chris — both scored 12 points, while Carlo Suarez, Sawyer Kelly, and Aiden Alcaraz each pitched in with 11 points.
Carpinteria is now 6-9 overall and 2-2 in league games heading into the final stretch of the year, with just eight regular season games to go.
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
The Warriors had a busy week in the pool, as Carpinteria girls water polo played four games over seven days, dropping one tough match against Santa Barbara before going on a run of three-straight wins.
Carpinteria opened the new year with a road trip to face off against Santa Barbara on Jan. 7. It had been three weeks since the Warriors had played a match in the pool, and Carpinteria got off to a slow start with only one goal in the first quarter.
Santa Barbara kept control for the remainder of the game, leading from start to finish and claiming the win, 12-5.
Following the loss against Santa Barbara, the Warriors were determined to get back on track in their next road match against the Hueneme Vikings. This time, the Warriors left no doubt, sailing to a decisive 14-0 shutout thanks to an all around dominant performance from the entire team.
In the win over Hueneme, Carpinteria goalie Gwen Postma blocked six shots, and every single player on the Warriors squad finished with at least one steal and one goal.
Carpinteria kept that momentum going into their crosstown rivalry against Cate on Jan. 13. In the latest “Battle of the 192,” it was the Warriors taking control from early on, taking an 8-0 lead after the first quarter and holding on for a 12-7 win.
Carpinteria had six different players score goals in the win over Cate, with freshman Madison Lee leading the way with three goals, followed by Holliday Smith, Hazel Dugré, Mina Handall and Giulia Piccoletti with two goals each and Lucy Moore with one goal.
The next day, Carpinteria looked to keep the winning momentum in a road match against Santa Paula.
Last year, Santa Paula and Carpinteria were the Citrus League Co-Champions, and this year’s matchup was just as competitive, with the team’s trading blows through all four quarters. Eventually, the Warriors outlasted the Cardinals and came out on top by a final score of 14-6.
“We played some of the best water polo of our season today,” coach Jon Otsuki said. “We were not perfect but I am proud of the intensity and fight the girls demonstrated as a team.”
Smith, a freshman, led the Warriors in scoring with five goals in the win, followed by senior standout Piccoletti with three goals, five steals and two assists. Dugré added a pair of goals and Lee scored one.
The Warriors are now 12-6, with a perfect Citrus Coast League record of 5-0. Carpinteria will look to keep its league record unblemished with a makeup game against Nordhoff this week.
Carpinteria girls soccer started the new year with back-to-back league wins, both shutouts, over Santa Paula and Hueneme.
The Warriors were able to dodge power outages and host a game against Santa Paula on Jan. 8. Heading into this matchup, the Warriors were looking to get back in the win column after suffering their first Citrus Coast League loss of the year in the final match before the winter break on Dec. 20.
Carpinteria’s defense was the star of the show against Santa Paula, as the Warriors backline of Lacey Zimmerman, Vivian Huskins and goalie Natalie Gonzalez turned in a shutout while the offense put up two goals to seal the win, 2-0.
On Jan. 10, the Warriors hosted Hueneme for another league match. Once again, the Warriors defense held strong through the entire game while the offense did just enough to keep the win, 1-0.
Carpinteria is now 5-2-2 overall, and 4-1 in the Citrus Coast League, as the Warriors prepare for a rematch on the road against the Fillmore Flashes. When the schools met for the first time this season in early December, Carpinteria claimed the win by a score of 1-0.
Warriors boys soccer returned from winter break for two league matches on the road, but Carpinteria couldn’t shake off the holiday rust, and the Warriors fell flat in both matches, losing to both Hueneme (1-2) and Santa Paula (0-5).
The match against Hueneme on Jan. 10 was Carpinteria’s first game in more than three weeks, after a previously scheduled matchup against Malibu was canceled
when the fires forced the Malibu High School to shut down and cancel all athletics contests indefinitely.
Carpinteria was eager to get back on the field, and Warriors started out on a positive note with an early goal from Adrian Levinson in the 10th minute to take the lead, 1-0. The rest of the game, however, was all Hueneme, as the Vikings scored two unanswered goals and took the win, 2-1.
On Jan. 13, Carpinteria headed to Santa Paula for a road match, where the Warriors once again struggled to find a rhythm and the Cardinals offense lit up the scoreboard for a 5-0 shutout.
“It was a very hard test versus a good Santa Paula squad,” said Carpinteria coach Edgar Mendoza. “The boys put up a great fight but couldn’t seem to stay focused the whole game. Regardless of that, I’m proud of them for putting up a fight in the game and trying their hardest.”
girls basketball wins one, loses two
Carpinteria girls basketball played three Citrus Coast League games in the past week, with the Warriors grabbing a win over Hueneme before dropping two games to Santa Paula and Fillmore.
Carpinteria was dominant in the road game against Hueneme on Jan. 9, where the Warriors took control with a 34-10 halftime lead. Carpinteria’s defense held strong all game, never allowing more than six points a quarter and sailing to a 56-21 league victory.
Juniors Charlotte Cooney and Jamaica Cook led the way in the win, with Cooney turning in 20 points, six assists and five steals, while Cook finished with 15 points, 19 rebounds and three blocks.
On Jan. 13, Carpinteria was on the road against Santa Paula, where the Cardinals took control for the entire game on the way to a 71-29 win over the Warriors.
There was little time to rest before the Warriors’ next game — also on the road — against Fillmore on Jan. 14. In this game, the Warriors put up a strong fight, building up a lead of up to 12 points before the Flashes stormed back in the second half.
With four minutes left to go in the game, the Warriors held a five-point lead before a series of turnovers and missed shots led to a 9-0 run for Fillmore, and the Flashes had just enough to maintain the win, 36-32.
“As the coach I take responsibility for our inability to finish the game stronger,” said Carpinteria coach Henry Gonzalez. “I have to do a better job coaching our team to handle tough situations down the stretch of a game.”
After a long holiday break for Cate athletics, the Rams boys soccer and boys basketball programs were back in action for the first time of the new year.
For Cate boys soccer, it was a chance to get back in the driver’s seat of a perfect season, as the Rams took on their rivals the Thacher Toads on Jan. 10. Heading into the match, Cate had been dominant all season, outscoring opponents 48-8 through the first eight games.
Against Thacher, it was more of the same, with four different Rams players scoring goals on the way to an 8-0 shutout victory.
In the win, Cate’s leading scorer junior George Marin racked up another hat trick — his fifth this season — with three goals in less than ten minutes during the first half. Junior Kiy Barry and senior Max DeVore both scored a pair of goals each, while senior Lucas Huiner added in one goal in the win.
“We were a little concerned with what kind of shape our team would be in after the break,” said Cate coach Jorge Reynoso, “but after the first day of training it was clear that they put in some work during the break and showed their commitment to the program, the school, our season, and most importantly, each other.”
Cate boys soccer is now 9-0 overall and 3-0 in league play heading into a week with matches against Bishop Diego and Dunn.
On the hardwood, Cate boys basketball had a different experience following the winter break. Rams basketball hadn’t played a game since back on Dec. 18, and when Cate got back on the court against St. Bonaventure on Jan. 10, the team struggled to get back into rhythm.
St. Bonaventure, on the other hand, had played nine games during the winter break, and the Seraphs were battle tested and ready for action. By the end of the first half, St. Bonaventure’s freshman phenom Charlie Adams had already scored 19 points, and St. Bonaventure held on to a 51-26 lead.
Cate made the game competitive in the second half, as Rams senior Marcus Scudder took the task of shutting down Adams and holding the freshman to zero points in the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, St. Bonaventure’s hot shooting and high-flying scorers proved to be too much for the Rams, and the Seraphs held on for the win, 84-51.
Scudder led the Rams in scoring with 19 points, along with a stellar performance on the defensive end. Sophomore Braylin Glomah finished with 14 points, eight rebounds and four blocks in the loss.
Cate boys basketball is now 5-5 overall and 1-2 in league play.
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Scandinavian Foundation raises funds for scholarship program
The American Scandinavian Foundation of Santa Barbara raised significant funds through its annual Christmas Dinner and Auction, the group told CVN. The program helps local students study in countries in Scandinavia.
“(We) would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of our Christmas dinner and auction,” group representative Bonnie Yonker said. “We would also like to recognize the talent Invocations for providing wonderful music throughout the evening, enhancing the festive atmosphere of the event.”
The Lions Club of Carpinteria recently honored five former club presidents with the Melvin Jones Fellowship, awarded to individuals for their commitment to humanitarian service.
The recipients included Homer Clements, Gene Wanek, Neal Bartlett, Ronald Tito and Jeff Moorhouse. The Melvin Jones Fellowship is named after Melvin Jones, founder of the International Lions Club, and it embodies “the ideals of generosity and service that he championed,” according to a press release from the club.
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon brought back a long-lost Rotary classic for the Carpinteria Holiday Parade: a fivefoot wide Rotary wheel that rolled down Linden Avenue.
The wheel is a longtime symbol of Rotary, first depicted as the logo for Rotary Club International in 1906, club member Bob Berkenmeier told CVN. The wheel would continue to be a Rotary symbol for the next 118 years, with small updates, including the addition of a keyway in 1924 and the word “Rotary” being painted on the wheel in 2013.
About 30 years ago in the mid-90s, Berkenmeier told CVN, two club members, Nilo Fanucchi and Joe Lazaro, constructed the five-foot wide wheel to be rolled along Linden Avenue during parades. This went on for only a few years, Berkenmeier said, before the wheel was put into storage at Hilltop Flowers, a wholesale flower store, and forgotten.
Karen Graf, 50th president of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon, recently found the wheel when looking through storage at Hilltop Flowers, which Graf co-owns. She enlisted the help of Berkenmeier to resurrect the wheel in time for the Carpinteria Holiday Parade.
Berkenmeier refurbished the wheel, and after nearly 30 years, the Rotary wheel rolled through Carpinteria again on Dec. 14.
“The wheel was restored and mounted on its own base to once again promote the virtues of Rotary International in our local parades,” Berkenmeier said.
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Three students — Canalino Elementary School fifth graders, from left, Ella Jones, Abby Putnam and Nicolo Mastrogiovanni — set up a lemonade stand at the end of Linden Avenue on Sunday, with proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles fire victims. They ultimately donated $232.60 to firefighters at the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Station, who said they would get it to the victims.
CVN contributing photographer David DeMoulpied captured this photo on Sunday, Jan. 12 of a parasailer passing in front of the full moon. The sailor safely circled and landed on the State Beach Park off Linden, DeMoulpied said.
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MEMORIAL PARK AND PLAYGROUND... Two Bedrooms, One and One-Half Baths in Villa Pinos, a pleasant neighborhood on Catlin Circle. A large patio opening off the dining area is great for outdoor dining. Two car garage. Catlin Circle is across the street from Memorial Park and just a short distance to downtown Carpinteria.
OFFERED AT $799,000.
Please call Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228
