Coastal View News • February 2, 2023

Coastal View News CARPINTERIA

A whale of a good time

Francis Bennett fights through a Nordhoff defender.

Lilli Nemetz led Carpinteria with four goals in the

Kate Isaac helped the Warriors defense hold Nordhoff

Senior Taylor Classen scored in each of the Warriors’

25 Warriors rule the pool

13 Summerland School celebrates opening

9 Red tail hawk rescued Rincon voices: Mr. Zog

Over 700 local students and staff members from Canalino Elementary School and Carpinteria Family School came together to create the image of a breaching humpback whale bursting from a sea of blue jeans, led by Daniel Dancer from Art For The Sky. Read about how this art project came to be on pages 14-15.

KARLSSON

Masons host 37th CMS spelling bee

The Carpinteria Masonic Lodge hosted the 37th annual Carpinteria Middle School Spelling Bee last week, and awarded a total of $750 in prize money to the top three winners.

Emiliano Jimenez took third place with an award of $150, Jade

Rochlitzer won second place with an award of $250 and Callie Labistour took home the first place prize with an award of $350. ––Jun Starkey

Back row, from left: Masonic Lodge members Jaime Sodusta, June Longcob, Albemar Dumlao and Alex Tang hosted a local spelling bee. Front row, from left: Winners included Carpinteria Middle School students Callie Labistour, Jade Rochlitzer and Emiliano Jimenez, with Principal Lisa O’Shea.

School board hears updates on crosswalk plan, virtual meeting requirements

BY JUN STARKEY

The Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees heard several reports at its Jan. 24 meeting, including a presentation from the Carpinteria Middle School Association Student Body (ASB), an overview of the Brown Act by legal counsel Craig Price and an update on the crosswalk improvement plan near Carpinteria High School.

The board also congratulated Canalino Elementary School teacher Sonia Aguila for being chosen as teacher of the year by the California Association of Bilingual Educators (CABE) and National Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE).

“It was a pleasure to walk in your classroom, because you always knew what every child needed, and always did your very best,” said Superintendent Diana Rigby.

Students from ASB – eighth grade club president Natalia Andrade and seventh-grade student Molly Diamond – presented on behalf of their club. This is the first year the club operated as an inclass elective, rather than an afterschool activity.

“We have more time doing the things we need for our school,” Andrade said of the switch. “We have more meetings and communications.”

From August to December of last year, the club organized a babysitting room on back to school night, started a monthly newspaper, approved clubs, interviewed new teachers and organized a spirit week, a canned food drive and dozens of other philanthropic events or games.

Virtual-only meetings expire end of February

The board’s legal counsel Craig Price provided an update on the Brown Act, following several changes to the California law brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The allowance for virtual-only meetings expires Feb. 28 and meetings will mostly go back to previous Brown Act rules of requiring in-person meetings with some exceptions, Price said.

If one or two board members are not able to attend the meeting, they are allowed to join the meeting virtually, as long as the virtual attendance and location is posted on the agenda for the meeting, and a physical agenda is posted outside of where the board member is

The school board discussed preliminary plans for the Carpinteria High School improved crosswalk at Foothill Road last week. meeting. For example, if a board member was out of the city and staying in a hotel, they would post the agenda outside their hotel room door.

Some exceptions apply, referred to as Just Cause reasoning, wherein if there is a family emergency or medical emergency, a board member would be exempt from this rule. However, this does not account for emergencies such as the January storms, which caused massive flooding and prevented many from attending the Jan. 10 school board meeting.

No completion date for CHS Crosswalk Safety Improvement plan

Carpinteria Public Works Director John Ilasin and John Merrill of LIN Consulting presented the Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety Improvements plan to the board, and provided an update on what phase the project is in. There is currently no proposed date of completion for the project.

The crosswalk, which sits on Foothill Road near the Franklin Trail bike path, has been an issue for the district for some time, with low visibility for pedestrians and a series of accidents occurring in the area in 2020, shortly before schools closed due to the Covid-29 pandemic.

“This particular project is definitely a priority between both the Carpinteria Unified School District, and the city of Carpinteria,” Ilasin said.

The crosswalk currently has a flashing beacon, which signals when someone pushes a manual button. Ilasin said the purpose of this project is to upgrade the crosswalk to a “high intensity activated crosswalk,” or HAWK. This is a hybrid version of a conventional and flashing beacon crosswalk.

The project will enhance the crosswalk for better visibility, Merrill said, which likely will include moving the entire crosswalk slightly to the west. “This will create a better line of sight (…) between pedestrians that are waiting to cross and vehicles that are incoming,” he said.

Some complications in the process, Merrill said, include Foothill Road being a Caltrans route. The city needs permission from the state to install the crosswalk, and will have to go through a review process of its plans with Caltrans.

There is also a flood control channel close to the area, owned by the Santa Barbara County Flood Control District, and a major water main running just north of Foothill Road, owned by the U.S. Office of the Interior.

“There’s a lot of moving parts,” Merrill said. “And it’s not as simple as just installing a crosswalk.”

Caltrans had a “positive response” to the plans, he said, and the organization requested several revisions to the preliminary plans. Merrill said the adjustments have been made and will be presented to Caltrans following the presentation to the board. Once this is complete, the multi-tiered process of revision and review will begin.

“This particular (crosswalk) project is definitely a priority between both the Carpinteria Unified School District, and the city of Carpinteria.”

–Public Works Director John Ilasin

Capital improvements, senior center focuses of city’s 2023 work plan meeting

BY EVELYN SPENCE

The Carpinteria City Council unanimously approved the draft of the 2023 work plan after a four-hour meeting Monday night, where members of the public urged the city to prioritize an offleash dog park, a senior center and library renovations.

The yearly meeting allows city staff to hear from city councilmembers and the public on what the city should prioritize in the coming year. City Manager Dave Durflinger reminded the public that the city’s day-to-day work – “filling potholes, fulfilling the bread-and-butter services” – is often not included in the work plan, which focuses on the larger programs and 2023 goals.

The council also voted to reshuffle some of the listed priorities, which included bumping the senior center from a “medium” priority to a “high” one.

Some highlights from the city’s 2023 work plan programs are summarized below.

Active Adult / Senior Center

In 2023, the city will work with local community groups and service providers to look at possible locations and needs for an adult/senior center.

Staff will look at possible interim and long-term centers, other partnerships, start-up costs and potential barriers. Any reports will then come back to the Carpinteria City Council. Work on this item is funded through the General Fund and Measure X.

Some public commenters took issue with the senior center originally listed as a “medium” priority; Assistant City Manager Michael Ramirez explained that the center was originally designated as a “medium” priority because of the ongoing work already in place, through the Ad-Hoc Senior Services Committee.

“(It’s) not because it’s not a priority, but because it’s one of our established priorities,” Ramirez said Monday.

“We are in the process of developing a plan that includes some form of staffing (…) Our community members are looking internally to some of the assets we have in the city, to start somewhere on an interim basis sooner rather than later,” he added.

Commenter Rosalyn Kohute – who showed up previous work plan meetings and urged the city to act on a senior center – suggested city staff follow a threepronged approach: allocate a budget; establish an immediate, temporary hub; and look at a more permanent location.

“There are people who would very much have liked to have participated who no longer can,” she said Monday.

Off-Leash Dog Park / Pickleball facility

The city will look into a permanent OffLeash Dog Park and Pickleball facility. Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director Matt Roberts presented previously created designs for such a facility in the Lagunitas area.

The council previously established an off-leash dog park pilot program at the north end of El Carro Park, which faced equal criticism and support from community members at last week’s city council meeting.

The city plans to develop dog park permits by September 2023, according to the work plan. Such a facility would cost the city $1 million, with funding from grants and the Park Improvement Fund.

Racial Equity & Social Justice

City staff have completed trainings

by the National League of Cities Race, Equity and Leadership team (NLC REAL) and the council approved a consultant services agreement with Equity Praxis Group in Oct. 24, 2022.

Other work includes facilitating Racial Equity & Social Justice training for core city staff, per the program description. This is an ongoing city program. Core trainings will be completed, and an action plan will be made by 2023, according to the draft of the work plan. Funding comes through Measure X.

Advanced Planning Department

The city will look to create an Advanced Planning Division within the Community Development Department, under the department’s director Steve Goggia.

Goggia explained the division would include one principal planner and a second new planner from the I-II series.

“There’s probably nine or ten items that we are currently working on,” Goggia said, explained that much of the work – including the general plan update, the zone code update, housing issues and more – are slowed by a lack of planning staff.

Currently, the city hires consultants for bigger projects but as put by Durflinger, “then it becomes a task of managing all these grants and half a dozen different consultants.” Bringing it in-house, within an Advanced Planning Division, would help.

“We just end up getting clogged in moving these things forward,” Durflinger added. “The general plan update itself is stuck in neutral.”

The council also discussed much-needed updates to the city’s general/coastal plan and zoning codes. The last time the general plan/local coastal plan was comprehensively updated was between 1996 and 2003. One program on the work plan addresses this, outlining work in the coming months to update the plan.

Homeless Services

Several of the city’s staff, along with other agencies, will work to develop a Homeless Services Program. The program will “track, evaluate, improve and optimize the services and compliance mechanisms” within the city of Carpinteria for homeless residents.

This includes documenting concerns, looking at existing programs, engaging with outside agencies, exploring housing solutions, developing additional homeless prevention initiatives and more.

This will cost “hundreds of thousands for staffing and support,” per the work plan. Funding will come from the General Fund, Measure X and grants.

The city has already approved a Safe Parking Program last year, with a 4-1 council vote. A weekly lunch program is held by service agencies within the city, where food and other services are provided.

Staff Recruitment & Retention

The city is losing three of its longtime employees this year, Ramirez said, including Durflinger, who is retiring.

The Staff Recruitment and Retention program looks at city training and development needs, creating an annual employee training calendar and a city and department-level onboarding process, and coordinating trainings. A training calendar is scheduled to be completed by July 2023. Training is ongoing.

“In terms of retention, we’ve done pretty good,” Ramirez said. “With these three people moving on, we’re going onto

that next place of, ‘How are we going to retain people (…) in light of people not being able to afford to live here?’”

Capital Improvements

The council looked at several capital projects within the city that are planned for the coming years, including the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, the City Hall Campus Improvements Project, the City Hall Solar Energy Generation and Storage Project and the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project.

The design for a bridge replacement is complete; federal-aid funding for the actual construction will be available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Bids for the project will go out in Winter 2024.

At city hall, the council previously approved a consultant agreement for the sanitary sewer emergency repair and adopted the Strategic Energy Plan for the solar energy generation. Bids will go out for the campus improvements in Fall 2024, and for the solar energy project in Winter 2024.

A design for the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project will be available in Summer 2024, with bids opening Fall 2024.

The council also looked at the operation and completion of the Carpinteria Skate Park; playground structure replacements; improvements for the Carpinteria community Library; the development of Concha Park; Rincon Bluffs Preserve Improvements; a Linden Avenue Lifeguard Tower Replacement and Linden Plaza update; and a possible lesson pool at the Carpinteria Community Pool.

Roberts explained that the city has been seeking to develop the Concha Park – an area directly outside affordable Carpinteria housing units – for some time and presented two possible options to the council: a smaller renovation or a complete overhaul of the area.

The first would cost the city $100,000, with paintings and some movable structures put into place; the second would completely redo the area with a play area, raised garden beds, and more.

“We applied for a grant to get this, but we were unsuccessful,” Roberts said,

explaining that the median income of the total county was too high to qualify for the grant. Work will continue on the project.

Aquatics Superintendent Amber Workman went over the possibility for a lesson pool at the Carpinteria Community Pool, stating a second, smaller pool could be set to higher temperatures – “great for swim lessons.”

“There are a lot of people in this community, in this coastal area, who do not know how to swim,” Workman said.

“It’s difficult to juggle the high school kid’s needs, along with swim aerobics, and more (…) We’re trying to create affordable swim lessons that we can operate year-round.”

Financial Management Services Dashboards and Financial Transparency

Under Administrative Services Director Licette Maldondo, the city will create a financial dashboard and other financial transparency tools. Under the program, staff will look at relevant financial information, create custom dashboards and go over how to use them.

Under the current schedule, a Financial Transparency Page will be up on the city’s website by February 2023; a dashboard up by May 2023; and a brief budget by June 2023.

Business License, ShortTerm Rental Enforcement Program

The city is looking at an enforcement program – composed of the Administration Services, Community Development and Legal Services departments – to work on enforcing the city’s business license and short-term rental policies.

Such a program could be in place by May 2023. Currently HdL Companies, Inc. enforces the city’s business license and short-term rental programs with help from city staff.

Editor’s Note: The full 2023 final work plan, with a modified list of priorities, can be found at bit.ly/40k5ZDa.

The city will look at a permanent Off-Leash Dog Park and Pickleball facility at the north end of El Carro Park, as discussed at the work plan meeting on Monday. Tentative designs for the facility were drafted in 2019.

SMALL DOG PARK

LARGE DOG PARK

PICKLEBALL COURT

Beautify the Santa Monica Creek Trail!

This Saturday, February 4

Santa Monica Creek Trail

Between 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.

(This is a drop in event! Access at El Carro Lane)

Led by trail steward Ray Kolbe, volunteers will plant provided CA natives and lay down cardboard and spread mulch to reduce invasive plants. This is part of an ongoing effort to plant native species, create habitat for important natives, and beautify the often overlooked creekside trail.

to bring work

Obituaries

George. Together, they raised three daughters. After spending many vacations camping with George and their kids in Carpinteria, she knew this is where she wanted to retire – so that’s what she did in 1990. Shortly after moving to Carpinteria, she volunteered at the Klein Bottle Youth Center, as she loved children. She also had a passion for writing, walking along the beach and spending time with her family and friends.

Joyce Konecky

04/09/1928 – 01/03/2023

On Jan. 3, 2023, Joyce Konecky, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at age 94. Joyce was born in 1928 and, in 1947, married her high school sweetheart,

Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Ralph and her mother, Ruth, her husband, George, her brother, Victor and her sister, Janell. She leaves behind three daughters (Karen, Kathy and Kerry), four grandchildren (Danielle, Cory, Brandon and Kyle), two sisters (Judy and Jaccie) and many nieces and nephews.

Joyce will be missed by all. There will be no formal service at her request.

Don was a forward thinker and creative problem solver. He used these skills while serving on numerous committees and task forces related to Special Education with both the Ventura Unified School District and the Ventura County Schools Office. Don was a staunch advocate for his special needs students, helping them successfully make their way through the educational system and later assisting them with the transition from school to adulthood.

Don Buffon

11/22/1942 – 12/08/2022

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Don Buffon on Dec. 8, 2022. He had been struggling with Parkinson’s Disease the past few years.

Don was born in Santa Barbara to Caroline and Ralph Buffon on Nov. 22, 1942. At the time, his parents managed the California Hotel on State Street. Don’s family later moved to Santa Cruz and eventually to Carpinteria. Don graduated from Carpinteria High in 1960. After school hours and during summer breaks, Don worked at the small, family-owned Ralph’s Market in Carpinteria.

Given Don’s curious nature combined with his gift with the written word, he attended San Jose State and received a bachelor’s in Journalism in 1965. Don experienced many facets of journalism during his career at the Broadcasters News in Sacramento, Goleta Gazette-Citizen and Carpinteria Herald. Don spent many years enjoying the beach and small-town life afforded by Carpinteria. He enjoyed many activities and special friendships. He served as a youth group leader at Faith Lutheran Church, enjoyed playing tennis and beach volleyball, sailed his Hobie Cat with friends and loved doing photography.

Interested in writing about education, Don attended UC Santa Barbara and received his Secondary Teaching Credential in 1969. Don started his teaching career at Buena High School in Ventura. During his years at Buena High School, he taught Special Education and journalism classes and coached the girls’ junior varsity volleyball team. He later earned his master’s degree in Special Education at California Lutheran College in 1982. While teaching at Buena, Don, along with his cousin, Jim Buffon, managed to find time to open a small tennis shop, Tennis Plus, in Carpinteria.

In 1997, Don became a Transition Services Language Master Trainer, as named by the California Department of Education. He ultimately became a consulting teacher, a position in which he provided support to new teachers. Don initially planned to someday return to journalism but ended up continuing a career in the Ventura Unified School District until he retired in 2003.

While teaching at Buena, Don became acquainted with Speech and Language Pathologist Kathy Prince. At the time Don was living on a 27-foot sailboat in the Channel Islands Harbor. Don and Kathy were married in 1982. The first three years of their marriage were spent living in the Ventura Harbor on a 35-foot sailboat, the Slick Maneuver, a boat which they partially built. After experiencing the adventures of boat life, Don and Kathy purchased their first home on land in Ventura and not long after, their son, Brian, was born. Don was a proud, wonderful, loving and patient father who participated fully in Brian’s life growing up.

In retirement, Don kept busy with volunteer work, which included serving as a board member of the Ventura County Human Society, tutoring elementary school children at Project Understanding, serving on the School Site Council at Buena and helping with the Ojai tennis tournament. While Don took on many challenges and accomplished much in his life, he will, above all else, be remembered as a humble man of faith who demonstrated love, patience, generosity, kindness and level-headedness.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Kathy, son Brian, daughter-in-law Elaina, granddaughters Leona and Isla, sister Sally Childs, brother Steve Buffon and cousin Jim Buffon. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Buffon, mother Caroline Buffon and sister Lindy Winchell.

A celebration of Don’s life will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Reality Church Ventura, located at 1954 Goodyear Ave., Ventura, CA.

LETTERS

We don’t need a “free for all” dog park

We have lived in Carpinteria for 45 years. We have always owned German Shepherds. “Dog parks are a bad idea proposed by people with good intentions” sums it up very well… but I wonder if even that “good intentions” apply to the latest Carpinteria version. C-DOG is not a reliable partner to the city or whole community.

The Public Facility Acquisition/Development Committee on Jan. 26 left me with three questions by the city’s response. It was said that three homeowners’ complaints are not enough to sidetrack this designation at El Carro Park. How many need to complain? Six? Ten? The Girls Club’s concern about the girls’ fears of unleashed, loose dogs was diminished because the complaint was “anonymous.” Really? C-DOG went on to say there were no dog fights happening at El Carro park. This is flat out false.

In the last month or so I have witnessed three dog fights. I would characterize all three as violent, involving a large, unleashed dog assaulting a leashed smaller dog. Does it take police reports and huge vet bills before it matters?

Team with Experience

The other basic fallacy at play here is the perception that dogs need to socialize with other random dogs. The fact is domestic dogs need to be trained, responsive to the owner and the responsible owner needs to understand basic pack structure with the family pet.

That being said: If the city wants a dedicated dog park, that is secure and fenced, small dogs segregated from large dogs and owners actually able to control and recall their dogs off leash, then such a park would be able to train dogs. Hopefully the city is not “just winging it” and superficially reviewing alternate sites. Thankfully we are not hearing (yet) the experiences Ed Frawley articulates in his article written years ago.

David Renner Carpinteria

For the record...

Barbara Muller (Vol. 29, No. 19) attended the Jan. 18 Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning meeting as a speaker, not a joining member.

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Drought

“In the last month or so I have witnessed three dog fights. I would characterize all three as violent, involving a large, unleashed dog assaulting a leashed smaller dog. Does it take police reports and huge vet bills before it matters?”

–David Renner

Carpinteria’s Urban/Rural Boundary

THE LAY OF THE LAND

MIKE WONDOLOWSKI

What is the “Urban/Rural Boundary” and why do we care?

The answer to the first question is just about as simple as you suspect: It is the boundary between areas with urban land uses (residential, commercial and industrial) and areas with rural land uses (mainly agriculture and rural residential). For example, as you drive up Casitas Pass Road toward Foothill Road, on your left is the urban area with houses, and on your right are orchards. You are driving along the Urban/Rural Boundary.

Things get interesting when we consider the second question: Why do we care about this boundary?

What would happen if that boundary was just a line where urban development stops as of today, and it moved out further next year after an orchard is bulldozed and more housing is built, and again after that? That is basically what happened in Carpinteria in the 1970s when the city’s population exploded as three large residential subdivisions and an industrial park were built and annexed to the city, expanding the boundary to the north and east.

Uncontrolled growth like that is called urban sprawl and often includes large areas with single-use zoning (such as housing) and increased reliance on private cars for transportation. Consider the area of Carpinteria on the mountain side of the freeway – how do most of these residents buy groceries or go out to eat or even buy a cup of coffee? They can’t just walk to their local neighborhood store, so they get into their cars, drive somewhere on the other side of the freeway where the services are, and they park their cars on land dedicated to storing cars. Better planning in the past would have allowed that land to be used for something better

The gray area shown on this map is the city of Carpinteria; the one orange area is outside the city limit, but inside the Urban/Rural Boundary. The properties labeled in purple and green are locations outside the city limit and the Urban/Rural Boundary where the County proposes to locate high-density housing.

Other than having local avocados for the Avocado Festival and seeing orchards and row crops when we drive past the edge of town, what are the benefits of a stable Urban/Rural Boundary?

than vast asphalt parking lots that are used only a fraction of each day. While Carpinteria is still a small town, our history of sprawl requires many of us to use our cars for some of our most basic tasks and errands.

Fortunately, that type of uncontrolled

growth did not continue. Our community chose to lock down our Urban/Rural Boundary and not allow it to be expanded every time a developer showed up with grandiose plans in his hand and bulldozer keys in his pocket. (Do bulldozers have keys? Well, you get the idea anyway.)

In the past few decades, our Urban/ Rural Boundary has been quite stable and in most cases is the same as the Carpinteria city limit. Outside the city limit, the main planning document is the County’s Coastal Land Use Plan, which describes in detail the thoughtful rationale for the location of the boundary in the Carpinteria Valley, and states that delineation of a stable urban/rural boundary is necessary to meet the policies of the California Coastal Act.

The most obvious is that we do not increase traffic congestion, air pollution, noise and other realities of living in a larger town than we do today. But there are other important benefits of having agricultural lands between our urban area and the foothills. Think about how the Thomas Fire burned down the mountains right to the edge of the avocado orchards and then stopped. Unfortunately, a few trees were damaged, but that is far better than neighborhoods going up in smoke. Those orchards were there to act as a buffer because of the stable Urban/Rural Boundary.

Another benefit: Our primary water supply is our groundwater aquifer, which is recharged by rain that soaks into the ground. If instead of orchards and row crops, we had roads, roofs and patios, much of that water would run off into storm drains and be lost into the ocean.

Unfortunately, our Urban/Rural Boundary is now being threatened. The threat is from Santa Barbara County as they are updating the County Housing Element to meet the state’s housing quotas. The county is proposing that multiple high-density housing developments be built outside the Urban/Rural Boundary line, just outside the Carpinteria city limit, all in violation of sound planning principles.

The county does need to meet the state’s housing quotas, but it must do so within the bounds of sound planning principles documented in the county’s own planning documents, including respecting the carefully-designed and stable Urban/Rural Boundary.

Mike Wondolowski is president of the Carpinteria Valley Association (facebook. com/carpinteriavalleyassociation), a local organization dedicated to maintaining the small beach town nature of our community.

In over 30 years of involvement in planning issues, he has witnessed visionary successes, as well as decisions that were later widely regretted. When not stuck indoors, he can often be found enjoying Carpinteria’s treasures including kayaking and snorkeling along the coast, running or hiking on the bluffs or the Franklin Trail, or “vacationing” as a tent camper at the State Beach.

The county does need to meet the state’s housing quotas, but it must do so within the bounds of sound planning principles documented in the county’s own planning documents.

Rescuing a red tail

PHOTOS BY SUSIE CLOTHIER

Susie Clothier, a volunteer with the Santa Barbara Wildlife Network, captured photos of a red-tailed hawk rescue last week. Local groups and residents – including Clothier, fellow volunteer Patricia Tenyer, Alexandra Baer Peralta and Fredo Peralta – responded to the report of a red-tailed hawk trapped in what appeared to be kite string or fishing line in a tree near the Carpinteria Creek and the Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshop.

Clothier said Branch Out Tree Care helped get the animal down because of the tree height, and Brian Roberson from the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Department confirmed the department responded as well. The hawk has since been released from the Ojai Raptor Center, Clothier said.

“I watched and experienced the community involvement,” Clothier told CVN. “For me, (that is) what this community is all about. There’s no place like it. It was a feel-good story to see so many people involved.”

“It is one thing to photograph a bird. It is a whole another thing to hold one of these birds in or hands and get them in a box, and they’re looking at you like, ‘are you going to help me?’ (…) This was my third redtail rescue.”

The Ojai Raptor Center is located at 370 Baldwin Road in Ojai and can be reached at (805) 649-6884; the Santa Barbara Wildlife Network is located at 1460 North Fairview Ave. in Goleta and can be reached at (805) 681-1080.

-Evelyn Spence

Branch Out Tree Care service responded to the scene, helping to get the hawk down.

ABOVE, A red-tailed hawk was rescued near Carpinteria Creek last week, where it had been stuck in a tree after becoming tangled in what appeared to be kite string or fishing line.

LEFT, Gary Paudler from the Ojai Raptor Center transported the animal to the center.

CLUB SCENE

Carpinteria Lions honor Festival of Trees sponsors

The Carpinteria Lions Club honored its tree sponsors from the Festival of Trees event in December 2022, and presented six local non-profits with the $40,000 proceeds from the event, including the Carpinteria High School Future Farmers of America.

Club member Mike Dawson told the club this was the twelfth year Lions has held the festival, and it has raised over $275,000 for the community. Dawson also recognized The Brotherhood, Montecito Bank and Trust and Jim and Linda Lash for having sponsored a tree every year.

Mahj Madness celebrates 13th year at IHOP

Carpinteria’s Mahj Madness club celebrated its 13th year with a day of playing mahjong at IHOP on Monday Jan. 23. “We played, enjoyed laughter and lunch at IHOP and played some more,” said Roz Kohute. “Fun was had by all!”

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Girls Inc. of Carp, SB to hold friendly basketball match

Students from the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria and the greater Santa Barbara club will engage in a friendly basketball game on Friday, Feb. 3, in the Lynda Fairly Courtyard, as part of the Girls Inc. Strong Program.

The Girls Inc. Strong Program focuses on the mind, body and soul, and this most recent basketball session focused on building skills and a love for the game. The next session planned is the flag football program, which will serve students from pre-K through second grade.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will also hold a ribbon cutting for the recently renovated Lynda Fairly Courtyard on Feb. 16 at 5 p.m.

Carpinteria Rotary visits Ever-Bloom greenhouse

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria was invited by Ever-Bloom Inc. to visit its cannabis greenhouse facilities during a club recent meeting.

Ever-Bloom’s Vice President of cultivation Ivan Van Wingerden conducted the tour of the facilities, with plants seen growing from sprouts to full bloom. Wingerden spoke about the newly installed carbon scrubbers, put in place to remove or diminish cannabis odors from the air, and reviewed in detail the hydroponic growing techniques used to recycle water and add nutrients to the plants.

Club members Robert Shroll, far left, and Mike Dawson, far right, presented a check for $21,000 to the Carpinteria High School Future Farmers of America club president Gabriel Flores and advisor Sal Lopez, center.

Ever-Bloom Inc.’s Vice President of Cultivation Ivan Van Wingerden led a tour of the facilities for the Rotary Club of Carpinteria.

Carpinteria’s Mahj Madness Club celebrated its 13th anniversary at IHOP with a day of mahjong.

From left, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria students Sonora Landa and Marin Bass work on their basketball skills.

Summerland School opening ceremony draws large crowd

PHOTOS BY JUN STARKEY

The Carpinteria Unified School District held an opening ceremony for Summerland Elementary School on Saturday, Jan. 28, which officially opened its doors to students and staff again after nearly two years of construction.

More than 100 people attended the opening ceremony, including Summerland students, parents, family members, district officials, local leaders and some former Summerland School students and staff members.

Summerland School previously consisted of four portable classrooms, and the updated facilities include a large play area and grass field, a basketball court overlooking the ocean, three site-built classrooms, a multi-purpose room/library and front office.

President Jaime Diamond speaks to attendees at the Summerland Elementary School opening ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 28.

FAR LEFT, The Summerland School bell was rung on Saturday, Jan. 28, to commemorate the reopening of the school.

LEFT, Summerland Elementary School students celebrate after cutting the ribbon at the school’s opening ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 28.

ABOVE, CUSD Board of Trustees

Attendees of the Summerland School opening ceremony included local families and community members, as well as local leaders such as Supervisor Das Williams.

Summerland Elementary School Teacher Alison Bryant, middle, cuts the red ribbon at the opening ceremony for the school, alongside teachers Dr. Shannon Colson, far left, Cristina Villa, right, and their respective students.

Students and their families make use of the newly constructed playground at Summerland Elementary School.

Canalino Whales come to life

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Students at Canalino Elementary School and the Carpinteria Family School brought their mascot to life last week with a “living” portrait on the field – a breaching humpback whale, made up entirely of 700 local students and staff.

The mastermind of this project is Daniel Dancer of Art For The Sky, who travels all over the country and helps schools bring their imaginations to life. Dancer, who was hoisted up by a crane to take the sky-high photo alongside CVN photographer Robin Karlsson, said the Art For The Sky endeavors “almost always go really well.”

“The kids are really into it,” he told CVN. “The best part for me is always the final assembly, when they see what they’ve created, they just kind of go wild.” The teachers get all teary, he said, adding that the portraits are set-up as is, with no rehearsal, based on a 13 by 13 grid.

He noted that the number in the bottom corner – 420 – represents the current parts per million of carbon dioxide in the sky. That number goes in every project to track the planet’s increasing temperatures.

“The safe level that scientists have determined if we want to continue life as we know it is 350. I put that number in every project as a way to track the planet’s increasing temperature – when I started doing Art For The Sky, it was 390. It keeps going up every year,” he explained.

He said he would love to come back to Canalino and Carpinteria to do this again. “I’ve been to lots of schools all over the country, and the Canalino School is pretty exceptional. There’s no place like Carpinteria – it’s my favorite town in Southern California.”

A video of the Canalino set-up can be seen at: vimeo.com/793413789.

Students sit alongside a sea of blue jeans.

The Family School students leave the “eye” of the whale to create their tree.

The Canalino whales and the Family School tree were made up of students and their t-shirts.

The Big Red Crane lifted Daniel Dancer and photographer Robin Karlsson up 125 feet in the air to take their photos.

Canalino Elementary School Principal Jamie Persoon took part in the creation of the artwork.

Daniel Dancer gets the kids fired up.

The crane was operated by Kendall Vayro.

From left, second graders Evelyn Gonzalez, Aramis Gomez, Quetzaly Rojas, Pablo Vega, Genesis Esparza and Jonas Reyes show off the “sea” of jeans.

Fannie Freund and her Family School students practice being trees.

Daniel Dancer gives directions to students.

Carpinteria local opens SB therapy clinic

Carpinteria local Sharon MacDonald – alongside Caitlin Downie – has opened at a new therapy clinic in Santa Barbara. MacDonald said the space is the first nonprofit co-working space for therapists in Santa Barbara, located at 533 E. Micheltorena, Suite #103.

The clinic, which opened Feb. 1, serves all ages, with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, licensed marriage and family therapists and psychologists available.

“MOSAIC is pioneering a new model of care in Santa Barbara. Our members have the autonomy of private practice with the support of the MOSAIC community. We are excited to foster community among our providers and the families we serve,” MacDonald said in a press release.

Learn more at mosaictherapycollective.com or by calling (805) 617-1115.

Understanding nutrition labels

WELLNESS WARRIOR

LEAH HARDING

Reading food labels can help you make better choices about food intake. By understanding the information provided on the label, you can learn about the ingredients, nutritional value and other important information about the food.

Food labels provide information on the total calories, macronutrients and mandatory nutrients of a food item. Macronutrients are broken down into total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, dietary fiber and sugars, plus added sugars. Other nutrients also required are sodium, cholesterol, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium.

M acronutrients or macros (as explained in CVN Vol. 29, No. 16) are the building blocks of food and are used to calculate the number of calories in a food product.

For example, a serving of bread might have 22 grams of carbohydrates, three grams of protein and one gram of fat. To calculate the total number of calories in this example, you would multiply the number of grams of each macronutrient by its respective calorie equivalent. As a refresher from last month, each gram of carbohydrate and protein has four calories, with fat having nine calories per gram.

In this example, the total number of calories would be 109 (22g carbs x 4 calories = 88, 3g protein x 4 calories = 12, 1g fat x 9 calories = 9, and added together= 109). While this isn’t intended to be a math lesson, it’s worth noting how to figure out these numbers. Sometimes a nutrition label will list calories as significantly less (or rarely, more) than the actual number of calories in the food product.

Nutrition labels are designed to be

easy to read and understood, so the macros and mandatory nutrients are always listed in the same order. This makes it easy to familiarize yourself with the layout and quickly find the necessary information.

As an example, let’s look at a food label for a single ingredient item: an orange. The label states that the serving size is “1 medium” and lists the weight of the orange as 154g. It’s important to note that this weight refers to the amount of the orange commonly eaten, not including the skin.

In this example, the label lists the total sugars as 14g. This may seem like a lot, but it’s important to note that these sugars are not added sugars. We can see this by looking at the line below “Total Sugars,” where it says, “Added Sugars” and lists the amount as 0g. The sugar in the orange is from naturally occurring fructose, which is present in all fruit. The orange also provides 4g of fiber, 90% of your daily vitamin C and even 2g of protein. Additionally, the label lists sodium and cholesterol, which are both listed at 0mg.

Looking at all the information and paying attention to added sugars and fiber, I would classify oranges as being of superb quality.

Let’s shift to an item with many ingredients. Somewhere around the nutrition label on packaged items, there will also

Graham crackers, left, have the same amount of protein as an orange, right. But when you break down added sugars and fiber, oranges are classified as “superb” quality, while graham crackers earned an “ok” rating.

be an ingredient list The ingredients listed will be in the order of quantity used.

L et’s look at the common graham cracker. Here is the ingredient list: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate {Vitamin B1}, Riboflavin {Vitamin B2}, Folic Acid), Graham Flour (Whole Grain Wheat Flour), Sugar, Canola Oil, Honey, Leavening (Baking Soda And/ Or Calcium Phosphate), Salt, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor.

In this example, flour is the primary ingredient, then graham flour, then sugar and on down the line. Unlike the orange, which has no ingredients other than itself, this nutrition label lists sugars as 8g and also “Includes 8g of Added Sugar.” That means none of the sugars in this product are naturally occurring, and all the sugar has been added.

It also lists fiber as 1g. That’s not zero, but it’s certainly not amazing when it includes more carbs than the orange had. Remarkably, graham crackers also have the same amount of protein as an orange.

I would give the graham cracker an “ok” rating. It’s not a complex carb and won’t do much to fill you up, but with

1g of fiber and 2g of protein, it’s certainly not the worst quality food out there.

From the information provided on the food label, it should be easy to rate the quality of the food inside. However, there’s one other missing piece to notice before that can be done – serving size –which is often much smaller than one might think.

Try to measure or weigh out a serving size now and again to make sure you’re not getting more or less than you think you’re getting.

Understanding how to read and use a food label can help us make better and more informed choices about the food we consume. This, in turn, can be an easy and valuable tool to get you closer to better health and your ideal weight.

Lea h Harding is a nutrition coach and mobile personal trainer. She specializes in helping people see food as an ally to reach their goals, both in and out of the gym. She previously worked out of Rincon Fitness and owned CrossFit Carpinteria/Foxwing Fitness. Contact her at leah@foxwingfitness. com with questions or with ideas for future wellness articles.

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Understanding how to read and use a food label can help us make better and more informed choices about the food we consume. This, in turn, can be an easy and valuable tool to get you closer to better health and your ideal weight.

Carpinterian Sharon MacDonald, left, opened a new nonprofit co-working space for therapists in Santa Barbara this month. The clinic was founded by MacDonald and Caitlin Downie, at right.

PASTRIES IN PARADISE

HEATHER GIACONE

Even for the experienced baker, this month’s Pastry In Paradise can be troublesome.

French macarons are known to be quite finicky. Factors including humidity, temperature, timing and technique can all have an impact on your final result. When I was a production pastry cook working at Eleven Madison Park in New York City, I had many frustrating days making macarons. Student interns would check each macaron with a ring cutter to make sure they were exactly the right size – they all had to be perfect, or they were discarded. Luckily, those rules don’t apply in your home kitchen. Go ahead, have fun!

No other cookie compares to these airy, chewy, crunchy and sweet delights. They are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat! You can dye them any color and decorate them by diluting food coloring with a couple drops of any clear alcohol. Then, with this mixture, simply paint it on them. I also

French Macarons

enjoy dusting them with edible luster dust powder for a sparkly shine.

I chose to fill my macarons with vanilla buttercream and passion fruit curd. Other popular fillings consist of salted caramel, pistachio buttercream, lemon curd and chocolate ganache – anything goes! If you are questioning your abilities to execute this recipe, I recommend checking out some video tutorials online before getting started.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you all!

Yields approximately 40 shells or 20 sandwiched cookies

Ingredients:

4 egg whites, room temperature

½ t cream of tartar

½ cup granulated sugar

1 ¼ cup almond flour

1 ¼ cup powdered sugar desired macaron filling food coloring optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line

3 baking pans with parchment paper, set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour and powdered sugar. Using a fine mesh strainer, sift ingredients into a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk

attachment, whisk egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed for a couple of minutes until soft peaks form, then add 1/3 of the sugar. Continue mixing a minute or two, add another 1/3 of the sugar, mix another minute or two, and add the remaining sugar. Continue mixing until stiff peaks form.

Add a couple or few drops of your desired food color, and use a spatula to quickly transfer to the large bowl. Start rapidly folding the meringue into the almond flour mixture, essentially deflating the air out until the cookie mixture has a honey-like texture and “falls into itself”; this should take three to four minutes. It’s easy to undermix or overmix the batter, so this is where watching a video tutorial online could help.

Transfer mixture to a piping bag fitted with a medium round tip and pipe

1”-2” round circles that are spaced 2 inches apart onto prepared baking pans. Let the macarons rest 30 to 45 minutes until slightly dry on the top. Bake for approximately 13 minutes. To test, you can shake the top of one of the macarons and it should only wobble slightly. Cool completely. Fill with desired filling. Enjoy!

Chef Heather grew up in upstate New York. She followed her dream of living in Southern California and received her certificate in Culinary Arts at SBCC. She has worked at many places coast to coast, including Eleven Madison Park in New York City, and earned the Executive Pastry Chef title at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito. She currently is head of the pastry program at The Food Liaison in Carpinteria and has gained a loyal following from near and far. She is passionate about bringing people joy with her delicious desserts.

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Sunday, Jan. 22

1334 hrs / Incident / Dorrance Way

A resident allowed a local transient to sleep in his residence the night prior. Property manager later reported that the transient returned later in the day and attempted to break into the residence by removing window screens and trying to pry open a door. Suspect left the scene and was not located. Incident documented.

Monday, Jan. 23

0915 hrs / Incident / 5500 block

Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies responded to a local motel for trespassing. Upon arrival the male half had left the area, but the female was still on scene. The female was advised of trespassing previously by the motel. The motel manager desired prosecution and signed a Citizen’s Arrest form. The woman who was trespassing was placed under arrest and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.

2033 hrs / Incident / 1000 block

Casitas Pass Road

A man was contacted while dumpster diving at a local pharmacy, while

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on active probation and parole. During a search of his person he was found in possession of meth. The man was cited and released

Thursday, March 14

2212 hrs / Incident / 4200 block Via Real

search of the man and the vehicle was conducted, and the meth pipe was found, so was the bindle of meth in his pocket.

by Margie E. Burke

0337 hrs / Narcotics / Via Real

A man was stopped for displaying a false registration tab. He consented to a search of the vehicle and was found in possession of a meth pipe with a usable amount of meth in the bowl.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

1054 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.

The reporting party called and reported her vehicle stolen. According to the reporting party, on Jan. 24, she parked her vehicle in the parking lot of her home and went inside. The following day when she returned to the parking lot, the vehicle was gone. The reporting party believes a family member took the vehicle without permission and is willing to prosecute.

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

A U-Haul truck was reported as stolen to California Highway Patrol earlier in the day. The truck was found at the above location. CHP responded to recover the vehicle. Two associated subjects were located. Potentially a civil issue.

2240 hrs / Incident / Carpinteria Ave.

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

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.

Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

0334 hrs / DUI / Casitas Pass Road and Hwy 101

A resident reported her beach cruiser was stolen again after being found from a previous theft.

Friday, March 15

Thursday, Jan. 26

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.

0010 hrs / Narcotics / 5500 block Carpinteria Ave.

Music in our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 684-4701

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

Saturday, March 16

A resident called, stating a vehicle was following her and throwing bottles at her vehicle. The reporting party was scared and entered Hwy 101 north from Casitas Pass Road. Deputies located the suspect vehicle and CHP was requested for a DUI turnover and road rage investigation. The driver refused all FST and chemical tests. He was arrested, third DUI within 10 years, and booked.

During a traffic enforcement stop for tinted windows, the driver was found driving with a suspended license. A consent search of his vehicle revealed methamphetamine and items used for the sale of methamphetamine. The man was cited and released.

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

Tuesday, Jan. 24

1838 hrs / Incident / Rincon Park

Magicarp Pokemon League, 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., (619) 972-3467

Friday, Jan. 27

Energy Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., free

“The Quiet Man,” 8 p.m., Plaza Playhouse theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5

The Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Victim reported an unknown suspect entered her vehicle while it was parked at Rincon Park. The suspect took the victim’s purse. No further info available.

Monday, March 18

1643 hrs / Incident / 2200 block Ortega Hill Road

2102 hrs / Narcotics / Hwy 101 at Casitas Pass Road

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

A man was stopped for expired registration. During the contact, he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. A

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

Deputies responded to a local store to the report of a transient yelling and blocking vehicles from leaving. The man was located in front of the store, and he was found to have an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and booked.

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

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

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

Tuesday, March 19

Coffee with Cops, 9-11 a.m., Crushcakes, 4945 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 x437

Carpinteria Writers’ Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Carpinteria library multipurpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-7838

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

Battle of the Books club, 3:30 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608

Beginner Meditation Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Curious Cup back meeting room, 929 linden Ave., 705-4703

Al-Anon Meeting, 7-8 p.m., faith lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place, 331-4817

ESL Class, 7 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill road, free, 684-3353

Wednesday, March 20

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

Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

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

level: Hard

Kiwanis Club Meeting, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., 368-5644

Coastal View Book Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria Branch library, 684-4428

8 Ball Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.

ONGOING

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

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

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

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

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

Carpinteria Plein Air Painters art show, lucky llama, 5100 Carpinteria Ave., 684-8811 Imagination & Inspiration

MICHAEL AVERY

Given the focus of this column is to talk about Tek in all aspects of our daily lives, a recent change in my life serves as the inspiration for today’s column. God. I have been given the opportunity to return to a church that became a huge part of my life long ago.

It all began in 1976 in Spokane, Washington, at the Unity Church of Truth. I was introduced to Unity by a psychotherapist who had purchased an oak office chair I had restored from my antique store, Moyer and Avery Antiques (a story for another time). Unity became my spiritual home and I not only attended, I became the AV Director for the church, one of the lead soloists and platform assistants.

Fast forward to November of last year, when I was blessed to have lunch with Reverend Temple Hayes and BB at the Worker Bee Café. Temple and I were introduced by a mutual friend, Reverend Michelle Hubbard, who I knew from my days at Unity of Hawaii. The meeting was magical; we really hit it off, and the conversation was initially about Carpinteria, the Alcazar Theatre and their journey from Florida. Then the topic of Unity naturally came up and I shared my experiences and love for Unity. Temple was taken aback and said our meeting was divinely appointed. My immediate response was, “Oh really?”

She shared that the AV Director was leaving, and they needed someone to fill that position. Temple asked if I would be interested. She said she knew I would probably want to think about it, but was guided to ask regardless. I said yes on the spot.

I know you are probably asking yourself what all of this has to do with Tek. Well, not only did they need me to help with the AV side of things, but the network was a mess, and my first project was to install a new WiFi6 Mesh Network. Once this was done, I dug into the AV systems and discovered there were shortcomings and systems that needed attention and upgrading.

This brings us to the subject of today’s column: God Tek. Today’s churches may deliver a timeless message from the pulpit, but the way they deliver it is all

made possible by technology. You have digital sound consoles, IP PTZ cameras, video displays, virtual studios, streaming services, websites, Zoom, smart phones, apps, music tracks and Tek that allows them to reach both local congregations and individuals around the world.

This month, our Sunday service had viewers tuning in from California, Oregon, Florida, Georgia, Colorado, Arizona, Washington, Louisiana, South Carolina, New York, North Carolina, Missouri, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Ecuador and Singapore. If you are curious, I encourage you to check it out at santabarbaraunity.org.

Live streaming started not so long ago, and the trend is evolving at a high rate. It has, without a doubt, captured the attention of businesses and organizations, including churches looking for innovative ways to deliver content. Propelled by giants like YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter and Facebook, live streaming technology has flipped the whole video content delivery on its head. Today, with sound marketing campaign management, live streaming can deliver amazing results.

So, whether you are looking for God, or to binge Yellowstone, there is a stream for that and all thanks to Tek.

If you have a question about technology or would like to suggest a topic for a future column, please reach out to me at michael@michaeltalkstek.com or just give me a call at (805) 684-3414. I love talking Tek.

Michael Avery brings decades of experience to his projects and his clients. He has served as an owner, partner, principal and employee of some of the most progressive companies in the electronic systems market sector. Additionally, he has provided professional consulting services to a multitude of leading companies in the industry, including Panasonic Technologies, CEDIA, AMX, Microsoft, GE Industrial, CompUSA and Paradise Theater.

Car • PET • teria

ON THE ROAD

Down at the boardwalk

From back, Bella, Olive and Penny took a fresh Carpinteria walk with their owners, getting a bit wet in the process. The three dogs have been walking together for seven years, their owners told CVN.

CVN rides along to Disneyland

Locals Dorothy Long and Dan Drennan visited Disneyland together in January, to take one last ride on Splash Mountain before the attraction closed permanently. “It was, as usual, screaming fun!” Drennan told CVN.

The two also enjoyed the Pirates of the Caribbean, Soarin’ Around the World and Haunted Mansion rides, and Long noted she particularly liked Turtle Talk with Crush and the shopping scene.

The pair stayed at the Grand Californian Hotel and dined at Wine Country Trattoria, telling CVN they enjoyed their vacation and “hope to do it all again next year.”

Going on the road?

The author installed a new WiFi6 Mesh Network and looked into the Unity Church’s AV systems.

Today’s churches may deliver a timeless message from the pulpit, but the way they deliver it is all made possible by technology.

The author recently took a job as the AV Director for a local Unity church.

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John & Linda Hurley

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Robbie & Ed Hutto

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Zoe Iverson & Gib Johnson

Donna & Bob Jordan

Gary & Marge Kelly

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Richard Kitagawa

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Carol Kutzner

Ron Lafrican & Luzzie Hernandez

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Laughing Buddha

Roberta & George Lehtinen

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Jon & Sue Lewis

Patricia Lieberknecht

Maggie Lindsley

The Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshop

Paula J. Lund

The Luthard Family

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Charlene Maltzman

Mrs. Sharon Manges

Peter & Elizabeth Mann

Harry & Patricia Manuras

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David Meyer & Shen Rajan

Norma Migliazza

Bradley & Emily Miles

Carrie Miles

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Pat Moorhouse

Andrea & Bruce Morden

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Tom & Kamie Mulroy

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Nola Treloar Nicklin

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Public Notices

encroachment and receive direction concerning Downtown “T” Encroachment Permit fee for parklet.

and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000032.

Publish: January 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2023

Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL)

FBN2023-0000121.

Publish: January 26, Feb. 2, 9,16, 2023

CITY OF CARPINTERIA 5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805) 684-5405/www.carpinteriaca.gov

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023 at 5:30pm

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before a regular meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, Monday, February 13, 2023 on the following matter:

Measure A Program of Projects

Adoption of the City’s five-year program of projects funded by the Measure A sales tax funds pursuant to Section 18 of Ordinance No. 5 of the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation Authority. The proposed Local Program of Projects includes funds for major street maintenance and repairs, drainage work, transit assistance, bikeways and certain transportation related capital improvement projects.

The full agenda, associated staff report and ordinance will be available on Thursday, February 9, 2023 on the City’s Website here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/ city-hall/agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment and participate in the meeting are available on the posted agenda at https:// carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings/ and on the City Hall notices board.

If you have any questions about the above referenced matter, please contact John Ilasin, Public Works Director, by email at johni@carpinteriaca.gov or by phone at (805) 880-3402.

If you challenge the actions of the City Council related to the matter noted above in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raise at the City Council hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence to the City Council prior to the public hearing.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Brian Barrett, City Clerk at brianb@carpinteriaca.gov or (805) 7554403. Notification of two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk

Publish: February 2, 2023

The full agenda, associated staff report and ordinance will be available on Thursday, February 9, 2023 on the City’s Website here: https://carpinteriaca.gov/ city-hall/agendas-meetings/. Details and procedures on how to provide public comment and participate in the meeting are available on the posted agenda at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/ agendas-meetings/ and on the City Hall notices board.

If you have any questions about the above referenced matter, please contact John Ilasin, Public Works Director, by email at johni@carpinteriaca.gov or by phone at (805) 880-3402.

If you challenge the actions of the City Council related to the matter noted above in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raise at the City Council hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence to the City Council prior to the public hearing.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Brian Barrett, City Clerk at brianb@carpinteriaca.gov or (805) 7554403. Notification of two business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk

Publish: February 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as FISH WINDOW CLEANING at 933 CASTILLO ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): RF VENTURES, INC at 831 WELDON RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 01/03/2023. The registrant began transacting business on Sept. 19, 2016. Signed: PAMELA RUBIN, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000009.

Publish: January 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SMILING PITBULL INDUSTRIES at 608 WEST ISLAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4004

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as KB BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES at 5078 PARKWOOD PL., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. Full name of registrant(s): KENNETH D. BATISTE at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 12/22/2022. The registrant began transacting business on 08/19/2015. Signed: KENNETH BATISTE, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0003088.

Publish: January 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as THE GUARDIAN CPA at 1408 OLIVE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): JOHN F. DUSTON at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 12/19/2022. The registrant began transacting business on 09/15/22. Signed: JOHN DUSTON, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0003063.

Publish: January 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as ZEITGEIST PRODUCTIONS at 100 MIRAMAR AVENUE, SUITE C, SANTA BARBARA, CA

93108. Full name of registrant(s): RONNIE HARAN MELLEN at 2435 SYCAMORE CANYON ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as THE GARDEN MARKET at 3811 SANTA CLAUS LANE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): TAMARA LEE INCORPORATED at 4780 CALLE CAMARADA, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 12/28/2022. The registrant began transacting business on 12/07/2007. Signed: TAMARA LEE DEMATTEO In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2022-0003115.

Publish: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as BIG HAIR PRODUCTIONS at 3510 VIA REAL, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): ISIS I. CASTANEDA at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 01/30/2023. The registrant began transacting business on 12/17/2022.

Signed: ISIS CASTANEDA, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000240.

Publish: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 12/28/2022 by Thomas

P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 12/28/2022.

Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: January 19, 26, Feb. 2, 8, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ROEL SANDOVAL ZAVALIA and ELENA BENITEZ CALDERON ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 22CV04473

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner:ROEL SANDOVAL ZAVALIA and ELENA BENITEZ CALDERON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: VALERIA SANDOVAL

Proposed name: VALERIA SANDOVAL BENITEZ

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING FEBRUARY 10 2023 at 10:00 am, Dept: 4, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland

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automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children;

3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

can also be viewed on the City’s website at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/public-hearingslegal-notices/, under “Public Hearing & Legal Notices.”

Said Ordinance will become effective 30 days after adoption.

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk

Publish: February 2, 2023

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023 at 5:30pm

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before a regular meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, Monday, February 13, 2023 on the following matter: Amendments to the Downtown “T”

Full name of registrant(s): MICHAEL S. GALLAGHER at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE.. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 01/05/2023. The registrant began transacting business on 12/31/22. Signed: MICHAEL S. GALLAGHER In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000027.

Publish: January 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as CELLAXS PHONE REPAIR at 371 TOWN CENTER E, STE K06, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454. Mailing address: 178 S OXFORD AVE APT 309, LOS ANGELES, CA 93454. Full name of registrant(s): AS WIRELESS LLC at OXFORD AVE APT 309, LOS ANGELES,

93108 This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 01/17/2023. The registrant began transacting business on 01/01/23.

Signed: RONNIE HARAN MELLEN, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000107.

Publish: January 26, Feb. 2, 9,16, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as ADMARK IMPRINT at 132 ROBIN HILL ROAD #B, GOLETA, CA 93117. Mailing adress: 722 CALLE DE LOS AMIGOS, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. Full name of registrant(s): ADMARK DATABASE MARKETING, INC at 722 CALLE DE LOS AMIGOS, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 01/18/2023. The registrant began transacting business on 03/07/17. Signed: LEA JEAN SHAMLIAN, SECRETARY. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as (1) CARPINTERIA SKATE FOUNDATION (2) CULTURE SKATE FACTORY at 1041 CASITAS PASS ROAD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): CARPINTERIA SKATE FOUNDATION at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 01/27/2023. The registrant began transacting business on 12/17/2022. Signed: JASON CAMPBELL, SECRETARY. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000223.

Publish: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 12/23/2022 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 12/23/2022. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: January 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2023

SUMMONS (Family Law)

CASE NUMBER 22FL00061

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: ANITA LAGARA MEJIA You have been sued.

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.

Petitioner’s name is: LEONARDO REA ANGUIANO

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT

1100 ANACAPA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121-1107

The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are:

LEONARDO REA ANGUIANO 1548 W. VALERIO ST. SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

805-696-5997

Date: 1-18-2022

Filed by Jazmin Pastami, Deputy Clerk, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.

Publish: January 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 2023

PERSONS: Petitioner: MA. HERLINDA ROMO VILLALPANDO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: MA. HERLINDA ROMO VILLALPANDO Proposed name: MARIA ROMO JOYCE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that include the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from

1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health,

COASTAL VIEW NEWS DOES NOT

KNOWINGLY ACCEPT advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent, or which might otherwise violate the law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods and services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with the persons unknown to you who ask for money in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME PUBLICATION

$40

for 2 NAMES

Locals celebrate Lunar New Year at arts center

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

The Lunar New Celebration held on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center – co-hosted by Artesania para la Familia – was a high energy event, according to Kristina Calkins, executive director of the arts center.

The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montecito Bank & Trust and Uncle Chen Restaurant, and featured performances by Ojai O’Daiko and Master Yun Martial Arts Studio.

“The Koch Courtyard was filled with high energy Taiko drumming while community members enjoyed three different craft making stations, creating a dragon puppet, paper lantern and paper drums in addition to sampling some traditional treats,” Calkins told CVN.

SNAPSHOTS

Morning snow

Carpinterians

Building a fort

On

Matthew Haramia, top, and Camilo Santana performed at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Saturday.

Ojai O’Daiko performers, back row from left, Mei Sheng, Yasuko Kujiraoka, Nicole Jahng, Gavin O. Takase-Sanchez, Matthew Haramia and Camilo Santana took over the stage for the arts center’s Lunar New Year event, alongside, front row from left, Kate Levinstein and Lydia Turner.

Victoria and Viviana Carrillo enjoyed playing with the instruments.

KARLSSON

Carpinteria State Beach, unknown visitor(s) build a small fort on the sand, made out of the wood that had been brushed up onto the coast following the early January storms.

KARLSSON

were greeted Monday morning with snow peaking over the hills, following some light rain.

THROWBACK

Rincon Voices: Mr. Zog

Barely a mile from Rincon Point sits the headquarters of one of surfing’s most iconic and beloved brands: Mr. Zog’s Sex Wax. We caught up with Mr. Zog himself at the company’s no-frills office and factory in the Via Real industrial park to discuss the business and its long association with Rincon Point.

Building a Business Empire

The original Sex Wax chemical formula is the brainchild of Frederick Charles Herzog (aka Mr. Zog) and chemist friend Nate Skinner. But that’s just half the story, since marketing and branding play a key role in the product’s success. The sticky stuff sold in disks has stood the test of time, both as instant traction for your board and as living testament to a bygone era of irreverence, do-it-yourselfism and anti-corporatism like other ‘70s brands such as Kinko’s, Dr. Bronner’s and Ben and Jerry’s.

Of course, Mr. Zog’s Sex Wax is also buoyed by the timeless relationship between surf culture and sex that goes back at least to Gidget and Moondoggie. Its early 1970s logo and name were an in-your-face satire of corporate America’s use of sex to sell everything from shampoo to automobiles. So what if the occasional school district or even a prominent amusement park (you know the one) banned Mr. Zog t-shirts? That only helped spread the word in an industry that rewarded creativity, originality and the cheeky middle-fingering, shorts-dropping charisma of anti-icons like Miki Dora. And isn’t any publicity good publicity?

This brings us to the distinctive label which is inseparable from the Sex Wax brand. In a single bolt of creative lightning, Zog friend and artist Hank Pitcher came up with label and product name in one go. The artwork incorporated the provocative name and the branding into a sort of tongue-in-cheek homage to the patent medicine labels of the past. The combination of stellar product and provocative branding in the ultra-hip surf culture was a masterstroke.

But that’s only in hindsight. Mr. Zog today remembers the fateful leap into the unknown when Pitcher presented him with that daring artwork: “It could

have been the kiss of death for us. I had to think long and hard about the label. It’s definitely kind of capricious.” But the humor and double entendres in the brand and its various catch phrases (“the best for your stick since 1972”) quickly won over Herzog and then the surfing world itself.

All this followed on from another early Mr. Zog pursuit: an Onion-like “Zog Newsletter.” Penned by Herzog and friends, the occasional gag publication fit the underground newspaper and comics zeitgeist of the 1960s and ‘70s. The spirit

of these parodies lives on in Mr. Zog’s light-hearted marketing postcards sent to re-sellers, which mine all the PG-rated possibilities of combining surf wax with modern cultural references.

Fast forward decades. The company celebrated its fiftieth birthday last year, and this year Mr. Zog himself will be honored at the upcoming Rincon Classic with the 2023 Jeff White Aloha Award “for lifetime achievement.” The honor is a no-brainer given the company’s longtime sponsorships and support of surfing.

In our area, Mr. Zog’s has contributed

through the employment of a local staff who have access to profit-sharing and a retirement plan.

The Surf Wax Business

Some nitty gritty on the surfboard wax business from Mr. Zog: The company originally sold its disks for just 12 ½ cents to retailers. The distribution model consisted of loading a truck monthly with wax and a Thomas Guide and hitting the road on a massive sales run to every surf shop between Santa Barbara and the Bay Area, and then another run south to San Diego. Nowadays the fulfillment process still involves loading up a truck and hitting the road from Carpinteria. If you’re wondering, sales are generally steady, although Covid-19 produced a temporary 20% bump as some folks during lockdown found more time for recreation. The product itself is mixed in barrels and created on-site in Carpinteria, not in some far-off factory.

So how much wax does the surfing world use? Each barrel creates 4,100 bars of surfing wax, and Mr. Zog will mix two or three barrels a day, depending on current demand. Foreign markets account for about 60% of sales, with Australia leading the way.

Mr. Zog himself first surfed Rincon in 1963. Today, not a fan of crowds, he often steers clear of the Point himself. But the company’s long involvement in the Classic and other surfing causes make him a natural for the award named after local legend Jeff White (1938-2010), who, with Roger Nance and others, founded the Classic in 1979. Like these pioneers and so many others in the surfing business, Herzog knows he’s blessed to have built a career and business around waves and always being your own boss. Aloha, Mr. Zog!

Author’s note: For a wonderful video of then Carpinteria lifeguard Jeff White’s winning a dramatic dory race of 1966, see YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=L9rBpszvbYo.

Vince Burns and Stephen Bates have written a history of Rincon Point (amazon.com/ dp/1467108707) which is available locally and online. They will be presenting photos and stories from the book at the Museum of Ventura County Pavilion on Feb. 25 at 3 p.m.: venturamuseum.org/event/squatters-scandals-and-surfing-a-history-of-rincon/. If you have Rincon stories to tell, get in touch with Vince at vinceburns805@gmail.com.

Mr. Zog’s Sex Wax has been mixed, poured and cured to perfection in Carpinteria since the early 1980s. Frederick Charles Herzog (aka Mr. Zog) is the company’s founder.

FREDERICK CHARLES HERZOG Frederick Charles Herzog, left, with friend and artist Jim Taylor, right, show off an early Zog surfboard in the late 1960s. Taylor went on to create many graphics and designs for the company.

FREDERICK CHARLES HERZOG

Mr. Zog was buried in Sex Wax disks for an early marketing photograph.

FREDERICK CHARLES HERZOG

The Zog Newsletter, a brainchild of Mr. Zog and friends, appeared occasionally throughout the late ‘60s and ‘70s.

Warriors rule the pool late in the season

Carpinteria girls water polo on seven-game win streak heading into playoffs

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

With one game remaining in the regular season schedule, Carpinteria girls water polo is riding a seven-game win streak. The Warriors are undefeated in the Citrus Coast League, setting up what will likely be a first-round home game in the CIF Division 4 playoffs.

Carpinteria has won every game since Jan. 14 and recently secured three more wins in last week’s games against league opponents Nordhoff, Hueneme and Santa Paula.

Earlier in the season against rival Nordhoff, the Warriors snuck away with a narrow 5-3 victory, and in the rematch at home Carpinteria took control of the game early with a 4-1 lead after the first period.

The Warriors’ younger players continue to be a factor on offense, with junior attacker Lilli Nemetz and sophomore standout Giulia Piccoletti each scoring a pair of goals in the first quarter.

Carpinteria would hold on for a 9-3 win, with Nemetz leading the team with four total goals, and Piccoletti finishing with a three-goal hat trick. Seniors Taylor Classen and Francis Bennett both pitched in with a goal in the victory.

On the defensive side, senior goalie Erin Otsuki finished with 13 blocks, two assists and one steal. Senior Kate Isaac directed the defense, and Classen was able to lock down Nordhoff’s leading scorer for the entire game.

Carpinteria coach Jon Otsuki said it was a “huge victory” for the Warriors as they “continue to improve and rely on their defense and endurance” to win games.

“It was great to see the younger players contribute offensively in such an important game,” he added.

Against Hueneme, the Warriors’ defense was as stingy as ever, holding the Vikings to just one goal while Carpinteria’s offense exploded for a dozen and took the win 12-1.

Piccoletti led the team with seven goals, while Classen and Nemetz each scored two goals and Isaac added one goal in the victory.

The Warriors then took their win streak to Santa Paula, which typically holds a “home-pool” advantage due to its three-and-a-half-foot shallow end – a unique challenge for swimmers who are restricted from standing on the bottom, and a rare benefit for goalies on the shallow end who are allowed to jump off the bottom to block shots.

But Carpinteria’s high-powered offense ignored any idea of an advantage, scoring eight of its 14 goals facing the Cardinals’ goalie in the shallow end and taking an 8-0 lead into halftime.

The Warriors held on for the 14-3 victory, led by Nemetz with six goals, Piccoletti with five, Classen with two and Bennett with one. Otsuki had 14 blocks and two assists from the goalie position.

Carpinteria is now 15-6 overall – and perfect in the Citrus Coast League at 7-0, claiming the outright league title – heading into the final match of the season at home against Hueneme on Thursday, Feb. 2. The Warriors will recognize the team’s seniors, beginning with a ceremony starting at 3:30 p.m. at Carpinteria Community Pool.

Francis Bennett fights through a Nordhoff defender.

Lilli Nemetz led Carpinteria with four goals in the 9-3 win over the Rangers.

Kate Isaac helped the Warriors defense hold Nordhoff to three goals.

Senior Taylor Classen scored in each of the Warriors’ three wins last week.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Peter

shows some speed between defenders.

Warriors soccer gets 1-1 draw against Filmore

Carpinteria boys soccer faced Citrus Coast League rival Fillmore this week in the final home game of the year at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium.

The Warriors started out strong, taking control of possession for much of the early part of the game, leading to the first goal in the 15th minute to take a 1-0 lead.

Fillmore responded in the 31st minute, tying the game at 1-1 before halftime. Carpinteria played strong in the second half, but the Warriors failed to break through for another goal and the game ended in a 1-1 tie.

“I was proud of the way our team played tonight, they worked hard from start to finish and never gave up,” said Carpinteria coach Gerry Rodriguez.

Carpinteria is now 3-9-1 overall, and 2-8-1 in the Citrus Coast League, heading into the final match of the year this week against Malibu.

Warriors boys basketball loses nail biter to Santa Paula

Carpinteria boys basketball hit the road to face the Santa Paula Cardinals, but despite a few great offensive performances from seniors Kainoa Glasgow and Rodolfo Jimenez, the Warriors were sent back home with the loss, 44-41.

Lusmar Martinez fights through two defenders in the Warriors’ 46-20 win over Hueneme.

Carpinteria girls hoops wins one out of three

The Warriors girls basketball squad played three Citrus Coast League games in the past week, dropping two road games against Santa Paula and Fillmore and picking up a win at home over Hueneme.

On the road at Santa Paula – the top team in the league – the Warriors put up a strong fight, battling with the Cardinals and finishing the first quarter down one point, 11-10.

The Warriors won the second quarter, scoring 11 points and holding Santa Paula to only five points for a 21-16 lead at halftime.

Santa Paula crawled back in the third, but Carpinteria held on to a one-point lead, 29-28, heading into the fourth quarter.

In the final period, the Warriors grew their lead to as many as five points, but Santa Paula slowly came back as Carpinteria failed to convert on important free throws and other scoring opportunities. With just 14 seconds left, Santa Paula tied the game at 38-38, and Carpinteria missed two final shots to send the game into overtime.

In the overtime, Santa Paula took control and held on for the 50-43 win.

“The Cardinals were able to execute more efficiently in the overtime and we were not able to respond effectively,” said Carpinteria coach Henry Gonzales. “Though we are disappointed in the outcome, we feel good about our competitive effort, neversay-die attitude and commitment.”

Two days later, the Warriors responded with a decisive 46-20 win at home over Hueneme. The win brought Carpinteria’s overall and league records to .500 even and kept the team’s playoff hopes alive for another day.

Junior Amarisse Camargo exploded for 12 points in the first quarter, and Lusmar Martinez had a strong second quarter with four clutch points, several rebounds and great defensive play.

On Monday, the Warriors headed to Fillmore, but Carpinteria struggled to find offense throughout the game, finishing with two and five points in the first and second quarters, respectively. Fillmore would hold on for the win, 37-24.

“We played hard but our focus and execution has to match the effort to be successful in the win column,” Gonzales said. “Though we did not get the victory, we are still in the hunt for a playoff spot.”

Carpinteria is now 11-12 overall, and 5-6 in league play heading into the final stretch of the season with games against Cate, Malibu, and Villanova next week.

ON DECK

Thursday, February 2

*Carpinteria Girls Water Polo vs Hueneme (Senior Night), 3:45 p.m.

Carpinteria Girls Basketball at Villanova, 6 p.m.

*Carpinteria Boys Basketball vs Malibu (Senior Night, 7:30 p.m.)

Friday, February 3

*Carpinteria Girls Basketball in Citrus Coast Tiebreaker, TBA

*Denotes Home Game

Glasgow led the hot-shooting Warriors with 21 points in total, and three big threepointers; Jimenez finished with 10 points, including three 3-pointers of his own.

With the loss, Carpinteria moves to 5-18 overall and 3-7 in the Citrus Coast League, heading into the final week of the season with the Warriors’ final game on Senior Night against Malibu at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Cate Rams Roundup

Cate boys basketball has won five of its last six games, most recently beating Bishop Diego and Villanova before dropping a game against St. Bonaventure.

At the “Brick House” at Bishop Diego, Cate picked up another TriValley league win, 56-42. The Rams were led by star Babacar Pouye with 20 points and 15 rebounds in the win, despite facing defensive pressure for much of the game.

The focus on Pouye allowed several Cate players to contribute on offense: Tyler Martinez and Jengus Ercil each scored nine points, and Marcus Scudder finished with eight points.

“Tonight, what was most exciting was our defensive intensity and controlling the boards, two things we did not do well in our first meeting with Bishop,” said Cate coach Andrew Gil. “Credit to all our guys today. We stuck to the game plan and locked down and controlled the boards.”

Cate’s top scorer Babacar Pouye has been on a roll since returning from an ankle injury.

Cate then hosted Villanova for a non-league matchup, facing off with one of the top scorers in Ventura County, Gavin Day. The Rams were able to contain Villanova’s top scorer and hold him to just nine points, and Cate took the win 59-45.

“One of our big goals today was to slow him down and we did a good job of that,” Gil said.

Martinez and Ercil led Cate with 17 points each, and Pouye finished with 15 points in the win.

In one of the biggest games of the year, Cate hosted Tri-Valley League leader St. Bonaventure in a close game that was a back-and-forth battle with both teams trading runs. At halftime, St. Bonaventure held on to a 29-26 advantage.

Pouye led all scores with 26 points, but St. Bonaventure would hold on for the 62-55 win.

“Extremely proud of our guys battling through adversity and playing their hearts out,” Gil said. “These are the games we want to finish out the regular season to prepare us for playoff basketball. They are a playoff caliber team who challenged us and made us better tonight.”

Cate is now 11-7 overall, and 4-3 in league play, with one final game against Thacher.

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CARPINTERIA THIS WEEK

ONGOING EVENTS

CARPINTERIA COMMUNITY

LIBRARY: VALENTINE MAKING

The Carpinteria Community Library will host a valentine making event for all ages on Friday and Saturday; the library will also provide tools such as glue, templates, doilies, stickers, paper and markers. 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Friday, Feb. 3, 1:30–4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 4., 10 a.m. – noon. FREE

THE ALCAZAR THEATRE: “WHO

FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?”

The Alcazar Theatre will hold a screening of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the classic animation/live action film. 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Friday, Feb. 3. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10

SATURDAY, FEB 4

CARPINTERIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY: VALENTINE MAKING

The Carpinteria Community Library will host a valentine making event for all ages on Friday and Saturday; the library will also provide tools such as glue, templates, doilies, stickers, paper and markers. 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Friday, Feb. 3, 1:30–4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 4., 10 a.m. – noon. FREE

THE HOWARD SCHOOL: FAMILY STORYTIME

The Howard School will hold a free Family Storytime on Saturday, Feb. 4, and invites community members to attend, listen to stories and songs and make crafts. 5050 El Carro Lane. Saturday, Feb. 4. 10–11 a.m. FREE

THE ALCAZAR THEATRE: “EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE”

The Alcazar Theatre will screen the film

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” on Saturday, Feb. 4. 4916 Carpinteria Ave. Saturday, Feb. 4. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10

WEDNESDAY FEB 8

CARPINTERIA WOMEN’S CLUB: WOVEN VOICES

The Carpinteria Women’s Club will host the Women’s Woven Voices project, an international, collaborative fiber art project, through founder Brecia Kralovic-Logan on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Residents are invited to learn from Kralovic-Logan about the 200-foot-long tapestry that includes over 1,000 woven “Story Cloths” from participants from 10 different countries. 1059 Vallecito Road. Wednesday, Feb. 8. 7 p.m. FREE

MONDAYS

Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., carpinterialibrary.org. Mondays, 10–10:30 a.m.

Mah Jongg Madness Silver Sands Mobile Home Park, 349 Ash Ave. Contact Roz at (805) 729-1310 for more details. Mondays, 1–4 p.m.

Mind Games Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Mondays, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

TUESDAYS

Carpinteria Improv The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. $10 at the door. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m.

Carpinteria Writers’ Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – noon

Spanish Conversation Group. Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

Knitting Group. Veterans’ Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. Call (805) 8864382 for more information. Wednesdays, 1–3 p.m.

Good News Club Meeting Canalino Elementary School Library, 1480 Linden Ave. Permission slips available at cefsantabarbara.org/locations/. Wednesdays, 1–2:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS

Carpinteria Community Library chess club For school-aged players and beginners. carpinterialibrary.org. Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Thursdays, 3–4 p.m.

FRIDAYS

Peace Vigil on the corner of Linden and Carpinteria Avenues. No fees or requirements. Signs welcome. Fridays, 5–6 p.m.

SATURDAYS

Docent Tours of the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Meet on the corner of Sandyland and Ash avenues. Call (805) 886-4382 for more information. Saturdays, 10 a.m.

HOMEWORK HELP

HelpNow online tutoring and homework help . Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3–5 p.m.

Do you have a photo from Carpinteria’s past? Contact news@coastalview.com to share it with other readers!

THE BOOK NOOK

“All You Can Ever Know”

by Nicole Chung

A friend had given me this “All You Can Ever Know” for my birthday a while ago, and it took me years to build up the courage to read it. This memoir, chronicling Chung’s experience as a transracial adoptee and her journey to reconnect with her birth family, mirrored many of the questions I have had as a Korean American adoptee. Chung’s memoir paints an honest portrayal of the complexities of what it means to be adopted while covering topics like race in America, identity, and the immigrant experience.

Chung’s writing is honest, funny and poignant, and elegantly navigates the nuances of how adoption impacts all parties involved. Although there are painful secrets that are revealed to Chung, the story is ultimately hers, and her journey to self-acceptance proved to be beautiful.

––Marith Utterback, Friends of the Carpinteria Library

“A Long Petal of the Sea”

by Isabel Allende

For lovers of historical fiction, “A Long Petal of the Sea” by Isabel Allende immerses the reader from the first moment in the hazardous misfortune of the defeated at the end of the Spanish Civil War and the tremendous obstacles faced by the survivors who have lost everything and cling to the hope of finding a place in the world to call home. With historical figures known to all, but with passages from their lives that very few would imagine, we see Pablo Neruda in a totally different facet from that of the romantic poet.

Despite navigating through dark passages, the novel, with its wealth of language and detail, manages to discover a luminous and optimistic text, which speaks to us of resilience, of acceptance. It tells us about achieving what would seem impossible. Crossing the Pyrenees when it seems impossible to continue walking. Redefine your profession and your person over and over again as many times as necessary. Take a heart in your hands and make it beat again

Available at the public library in all formats, including the original Spanish language version.

––Eric Castro, Carpinteria Community Library librarian

CVN Reads...

“The Scandal of the Century” by Gabriel García Márquez

CVN Sports Editor

Ryan P. Cruz is reading “The Scandal of the Century” by Gabriel García Márquez, a look into García Márquez’s long career as a reporter. The book spans from García Márquez’s early career in Colombia, then covers his time in Paris and Romeo to Venezuela and Mexico. (Published September 2020; 336 pages)

“Ninth House” by Leigh Bardugo

CVN Managing Editor

Evelyn Spence is reading “Ninth House” by Leigh Bardugo, the paranormal tale of a young girl who finds herself suddenly transported from Los Angeles to New Haven after a horrific event, thrown into the dark magical world that surrounds Yale. (Published October 2019; 458 pages)

“Rincon Point” by Vince Burns and Stephen Bates

CVN photographer Robin Karlsson is reading “Rincon Point” by Vince Burns and Stephen Bates, a book that explores the long history of the nicknamed Queen of the Coast and everything that shaped the beloved Point into what it is today. (Published October 2022; 128 pages)

Local psychologist to hold book singing at Chaucer’s

Carpinteria psychologist Dr. Cortney Warren has written a self-help book on “love-addicted breakups” and will hold a book signing at Chaucer’s Books in Santa Barbara on Feb. 21.

Dr. Warren’s book, entitled “Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction”

aims to help readers heal from love addictions – which are generally described as unhealthy or obsessive fixations with a love interest – and live healthy lives outside of their relationships.

The book offers “evidence-based skills and techniques grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),” according to Warren. These skills and techniques are designed to help readers “combat the overwhelming symptoms of love addiction, get unstuck from the past and start focusing on what makes you happy, right here and now.”

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