Coastal View News • April 6, 2023

2022 Carpinterians of the Year

Former mayor and Carpinteria City Councilmember Gregg A. Carty and his wife Geri Ann Carty are the 2022 Carpinterians of the Year, as announced on Saturday at the 64th annual Carpinteria Community Gala. The couple was chosen for their lifetimes of volunteerism and work in the Carpinteria community. While the award is customarily given to an individual, the Cartys are the fourth couple to receive the title since the award’s inception in 1958. See more about the gala on pages 12-15.

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Deputies increase police presence at Carpinteria, Santa Barbara schools

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Deputies increased police presence at Carpinteria and Santa Barbara area schools Wednesday “in an abundance of caution,” according to Public Information Officer Raquel Zick, in response to a threat circulating online in the U.S. There is “no valid threat” to local schools, Zick stressed.

Officers responded to San Marcos High School around 10 a.m. on Monday for a report of an active shooter, which was later determined to be a swatting incident; there was no active shooter on the high school campus, and the school’s lockdown was later lifted.

Police then received reports of similar threats to the Cabrillo High School and Carpinteria schools on late Tuesday and early Wednesday respectively. According to Zick, the ”threat” involves a photo also circulating around other states in the U.S. and has no ties to Santa Barbara County.

“We are now receiving similar reports in the Carpinteria area – again no valid threat,” Zick said Wednesday morning. “Deputies are investigating and will increase presence around Carpinteria area school campuses.”

Revised city housing element to come before city council

The city of Carpinteria’s revised Housing element will be reviewed by the Carpinteria City Council at its April 10 meeting. The element in full can be viewed at carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/community-development/planning/housing-element-update/.

Free hazardous waste collection: April 8

The city of Carpinteria will collect hazardous waste for free at the city’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event, scheduled for Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at City Hall. Biohazards, explosives, tires and nuclear waste will not be accepted. Residents can drive through and drop off items at the city’s Public Works Yard, 5775 Carpinteria Ave.

Upcoming meetings: school board, city council

The next meeting of the Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. See the full agenda at cusd.net. A city council meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. The full agenda can be viewed at carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/agendas-meetings.

All meetings take place at Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave.

Applications open for 2023 Waterwise contest

Applications are now open for the 2023 Santa Barbara County Annual WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest. The contest recognizes residents with water-efficient, beautiful landscapes, encouraging households to lower their water usage.

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Kalani Durham said using water-wise landscaping is “one of the most effective ways residents can conserve water without sacrificing the splendor of home gardens.”

“This contest showcases living demonstrations of sustainable gardens in our community while recognizing residents who have moved away from thirsty lawns,” she added.

Residents can enter the contest at WaterWiseSB.org/GardenContest. Winners will receive an engraved stone boulder and have their gardens featured by the county. Applications are due by April 30, 2023.

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Updated county housing element includes 19 new proposed housing sites

BY ZOË COSGROVE

Santa Barbara County submitted an updated draft of its Housing Element to the state of California on March 31; the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors heard the update on Tuesday. The document, a planning tool used to address county housing needs, is revised every eight years.

According to First District Supervisor Das Williams, the county added 19 new proposed housing sites to its Housing Element, including 60 units of housing for workers at The Miramar Hotel and the Biltmore Hotel in Montecito.

“These are important decisions about our shared future that cannot be taken lightly,” Williams said. “If we are serious about keeping our community a place where our kids, grandkids and seniors can live, we need to find the right places for housing.”

For many county residents, housing shortages and costs are significant concerns. According to the latest draft of the county’s Housing Element, the county had the sixth-highest average rental cost in the United States in 2022. The area has also seen a decline in housing production in the past 20 years. Residents with lower incomes and those with disabilities experience disproportionate effects, including overcrowding. Additionally, many “overpaying renters” reside in the unincorporated areas near Goleta and Carpinteria.

A draft of the document became available to the public on Jan. 30. According to County Planning Director Lisa Plowman, the county received over 430 comment letters during the 30-day public comment period. “It was a full, broad range of public comment,” Plowman said. “We got a lot of good information from that process which resulted in changes we’ve made to the Housing Element.”

Seven of the 19 new sites are county-owned, according to Plowman. Other sites include two parcels in Montecito, one in Isla Vista, three within UCSB faculty/ staff housing projects, two in Eastern Goleta Valley, one in Carpinteria, one in Vandenberg Village and two in Orcutt, she added.

The wage needed to afford a market rate two-bedroom rental unit in the county “far exceeds” the wage needed to afford an average rental in the state of California; many “overpaying renters” reside in the unincorporated areas near Goleta and Carpinteria.

Carpinterians’ voiced their dissent regarding the potential rezoning of agriculture sites in the unincorporated Carpinteria Valley. A summary of comments within the update argued that the rezoning would threaten Carpinteria agriculture, neglect the urban-rural boundary and conflict with the County Local Coastal Program and the Coastal Act. They also advocated for more even disbursement of potential rezoning areas throughout the county. Those opposing the Glen Annie Golf Course rezoning share this stance and want the county to “rezone Montecito or Hope Ranch sites as well, not just Goleta and Carpinteria.”

In the update, county representatives said they prefer to avoid rezoning agricultural land and plan to use the identified vacant and underutilized areas before considering rezones. However, limited non-agricultural sites are available, according to the update.

The update also discusses 24 programs created to meet county housing needs and

address the county’s growing population; following the public comment period, the county added a new program, the Rental Housing Incentive Ordinance, “designed to create an ordinance that would incentivize rental housing,” Plowman said. The county also revised programs five, ten and 16, involving High Quality Affordable Housing incentives and Accessory Dwelling Units.

Other programs focus on improving access to affordable housing for those experiencing homelessness, ensuring sites

for emergency shelters, providing adequate water and sewer services, reducing government constraints on housing developments, preserving mobile home parks, completing a workforce housing study and encouraging rental housing development, among other issues.

An interactive map showing all potential housing locations from the updated Housing Element is available online at countyofsb.org/3177/Housing-Element-Update.

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Beach access project needs alternative plant species, more trees, SBAR says Santa

Claus Lane project receives preliminary approval

BY JUN STARKEY

The Santa Barbara County South Board of Architectural Review (SBAR) granted preliminary approval for the Santa Claus Lane Beach Access and Streetscape Improvement Project last week. The project will be brought back for final approval once the applicants address board concerns about plant species and planters in the parking area.

The Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvement Project is a collaborative effort between Santa Barbara County and Caltrans, to improve pedestrian, bike and coastal access. The project includes a crossway for pedestrians to cross the railroad tracks and safely access the beach, a bike path from Sand Point Road to Padaro Lane, enhanced parking along Santa Claus Lane and a roundabout at the east end of Santa Claus Lane.

The entire project stretches across a half-mile area broken into two parts: the West End, known as the beach access side, which stretches from Padaro Lane to the first residence along the road; and the East End, the business district side of Santa Claus Lane, which will encompass the business area along the road up until Sand Point Road.

The project also includes public restrooms, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, retaining walls and fences.

The project was approved by the California Transportation Commission in 2018, and has been reviewed by several local governing bodies, including the

SBAR in June 2019 and the South County Board of Architectural Review in August 2022.

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cerns. These concerns included requests for landscape relief along sidewalks and retaining walls, additional planters between parking spaces, design drawings of restrooms with proposed light fixtures, exterior restroom lighting, additional light fixtures along the beach access area,

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The proposed Santa Claus Lane Beach Access and Streetscape Improvement Project includes a multi-use path, a roundabout, a crosswalk, angled parking spaces and other improvements, as seen in a rendering of the project.

a full lighting plan, a beachside safety fence, design drawing of railroad crossing and a site section of the pedestrian crossing area.

Via Real hotel project gets thumbs up from City Planning Commission

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

A 72-room hotel along Via Real earned unanimous approval at the Carpinteria Planning Commission Monday, with all board members approving of the latest version of plans for the location, whittled down from the originally planned 150room, three-story hotel.

“It has been a long process on this parcel,” said Vice Chair Glenn LaFevers.

In 2013, the property owner submitted the project as a conceptual review for two hotels at the location, each with over 70 rooms, but after a few trips back and forth between Carpinteria City Council and the Architectural Review Board (ARB) – and with a lot of feedback from city residents – the applicant adjusted the designs to better suit the city.

LaFevers said the number of iterations and early conceptual reviews allowed “a lot of community and city input,” and the fact that the project is approaching a decade “just demonstrates how rigorous the review process is” in Carpinteria.

While early plans packed the rooms three stories high and stretched to the city’s maximum height limit of 30 feet, the scaled back designs have the building’s mass broken up into several pieces, with each section topping out between 21 and 25 feet high; the city review boards found this far more in line with Carpinteria’s small-town aesthetic.

“Thirty feet is a no-no in my book,” said Planning Commission Chair Jane Benefield.

The new plans for the site, which sits on a 2.6-acre lot that was previously used as a church, include 72 rooms spread across two stories with an outdoor pool and patio, gym, business center, meeting room and fitness room totaling over 44,000 square feet. The hotel will also include a 77-sace parking lot, with five spaces reserved for employees, and 41,000 square feet of landscaping, including a “riparian woodland” protected habitat.

City Planner Nick Bobroff described the project’s lengthy journey to this point, which included two conceptual

reviews in 2013 and 2014; a formal project submittal in 2016 (which was reduced to two stories and 110 rooms); several ARB hearings in 2017 to reduce overall size and layout; a redesign following input from the California Coastal Commission; and finally, preliminary approval from the ARB in November 2019.

Over that period, a “number of measures” have been added to mitigate environmental impacts, Bobroff said, such as the hotel’s stormwater management plan, which will capture runoff with permeable pavement in parking areas and utilize roof runoff to irrigate the landscape planters on site. Stormwater detention basins will collect any overflow, and the water can be released as needed to “mimic historic drainage patterns,” he said.

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The project’s approval included a list of conditions to mitigate environmental impacts, along with another new Coastal Commission provision which requires that some of the rooms be made “available to disadvantaged communities.”

“This is new for us,” Bobroff said of the low-cost room requirement. The requirement was put into place around 2015, he added, and this is the first hotel project in the city that would be affected by the change.

Kush Nathu of RAM Hotels, the landowner and project applicant, spoke during the meeting, saying he was “beyond excited” to be at this point, and that “it’s been a long journey.” He thanked the city staff and community for helping him along the way and said he “looks forward

to being part of the community.”

While he had no specific response to questions about how the low-cost rooms would be advertised and administered, saying it was also the first hotel project he had developed with that specific requirement, he assured the commission that he would work with city staff and local organizations to make sure the rooms were made available to those who needed them.

He also expressed some interest in Benefield’s suggestion that the hotel offer some kind of shuttle service to the downtown and beach areas, saying he would work with staff to explore the idea.

All four members of the commission were in favor of the project as presented, and the board unanimously approved the development plan and coastal development permit to demolish the existing former church and begin construction on the hotel, along with a “mitigated negative declaration” listing conditions to reduce the project’s environmental impacts.

“I’ve seen it from the beginning to now,” Benefield said. “In the beginning it was too much, and you narrowed it down, and you’ve listened to the community.”

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“In the beginning (the hotel) was too much, and you narrowed it down, and you’ve listened to the community.”

–Planning Commissioner Jane Benefield

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The City Planning Commission showed approval for a proposed 72-room hotel along Via Real. The 2.6-acre lot was previously used as a church.

Mabel Irene Newcomer Stephens O’Rork 05/05/1925 – 02/18/2023

Mabel Irene Newcomer Stephens

O’Rork was born on May 5, 1925, at home in Arlington, WA, to Calvin and Grace (Edith) Newcomer. She was the youngest of eight children. She passed away peacefully at Mission Terrace Convalescent Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA, on Feb. 18, 2023, at the age of 97. She grew up in Washington, Arizona and California. She met her first husband, Dean Stephens, during World War II, just after high school. Dean was on leave from the Marine Corps, when they met in 1943 in Oakland, CA. Their son, Gary, was born in National City, CA, in 1945, just prior to the end of the war. They moved to Idaho after the war to be near family. Daughters, Valerie, Vicki and Lisa followed in 1947, 1951 and 1952, respectively. Employment opportunities and the cold winters of Idaho encouraged the young family to move back to California in 1953, choosing Alameda for their new home.

After settling in Alameda, Dean started building a small sailboat which he named the Fair Dinkum. Mabel started a career that she would follow for many years to come; she became a very popular and well-loved bank teller at local Bank of America banks. After selling the Fair Dinkum in 1959, Dean built the Charity, which launched in 1962. The family moved aboard with plans to someday sail to New Zealand. That dream never saw fruition, but in the summer of 1965, Mabel, Dean and the two youngest daughters (Vicki and Lisa) sailed to Hawaii. They returned that fall to San Francisco and the Sausalito area, where once again, Mabel worked at the Bank of America. The family took one more sailing adventure, sailing down the coast of Baja, California, and the South Pacific Coast of Mexico for six months. They returned to

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California, docking in the Santa Barbara Harbor, which became their home for the next few years.

In 1971, Dean and Mabel divorced. Dean moved to northern California and Mabel lived aboard the Charity in Santa Barbara, working at the main branch of Bank of America. In 1972, she met Dave O’Rork, and they married in 1973. Dave’s seasonal income tax preparation business was a perfect addition to Mabel’s expertise, and she became a tax preparer. They purchased Best Income Tax Service, with its small office conveniently located behind the Bank of America. Mabel and Dave lived aboard the Charity for several years, eventually selling the boat and purchasing a larger and more comfortable sailboat, the Amabel. They traveled the California coastal waters and lived aboard until they retired.

After retiring, Dave and Mabel sold the tax business and the Amabel, and purchased a mobile home located in Vista de Santa Barbara Mobile Home Park in Carpinteria, California. They both loved to travel so they began traveling all over the country – which included a trip to Alaska – in their recreational vehicles.

Mabel loved people. She never said an unkind word about anyone. She was generous, loving, thoughtful and kind. She was a beautiful person-inside and out. Anyone who was privileged to have known her loved her dearly.

She was predeceased by her parents; all of her seven siblings; her son Gary; both Dean and Dave; two grandchildren, Shannon and Kelly Brown; one step-grandchild, Colin; two stepchildren, Mike O’Rork and Patty Higgins; and many friends.

She is survived by her daughters, Valerie Stephens Brown (Kent), Vicki Stephens (David Lishan), Lisa Stephens (John Dodson); daughter-in-law Brooke Stephens; two stepchildren, Danny O’Rork and Kathy Melonas; and seven grandchildren, Zack Vogel, Maya Vogel Kim, Selena Hofmann Kelley, Renae Hofmann, Ryan Brown, Devin Brown and Casey Brown. She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren: Aric and Kyle Vogel, Rhowan Kim, Victoria, Kaela and Connor Kelley, Lilikoi, Genevieve and William Brown, Madelyn and Mason Hofmann-Orantes and Bryce and Arianna Macke. Nieces and nephews who still survive her and remember her well number at least eleven. She is also survived by her grandnieces and grandnephews.

She will be missed far more than she could ever have imagined, but she will lovingly live on in memories, hearts and lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all who knew her. A celebration of Mabel’s life is planned for the near future. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Mission Terrace Convalescent Hospital, SBVNA/ Hospice of Santa Barbara and the Neptune Society for their dedication and care for Mabel during her last few years of life.

at the age of 101. He was in the U.S. Army as part of the 4th Fighter Group from 1943 to 1945, where he met his wife, Vera. Bill and Vera moved to Carpinteria in the ‘40s and were married for over 70 years. They raised their two son, Keith and Kenneth, in Carpinteria.

Bill worked for the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District and in construction. He was also involved with the Carpinteria Sanitary District and served as a leader for the Boy Scouts for 35 years.

After retirement, Bill and Vera moved to Oregon to be closer to family.

Steven Michael Petree, 65, of Newbury Park, CA, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 23, 2023, with his sisters by his side.

Steve graduated from Taft High in Woodland Hills in 1975, and immediately enlisted in the Air Force, where he learned his trade as a radio technician. He worked for JPL for several years and was most proud of his involvement on the Mars Rover team. His family loved the JPL open houses every year, and Steve loved showing them around.

Steve most recently enjoyed his work at Essex Electronics Inc. located in Carpinteria, for the last 10 years, and liked to spend his lunch hours at Rincon State Beach nearly every day.

Steve loved mountain biking in the Point Mugu Mountains, until he crashed his bike in the mid 90s – at which time, he stuck to quiet streets. He was a sci-fi enthusiast and even dabbled at art by creating beautiful sketch work. His favorite saying of all time was, “Where’s the duct tape?” His quiet sense of humor will be missed.

Steve, is there duct tape in heaven?

Steven is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Sanborn Pendleton and father Dennis Petree. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his sisters, Debra Payne (Kim) and Carrie Wanek, including brother-in-law Gene Wanek; nieces Anna Walley (Kyle), Erynn Wanek and Emily Wanek; and two grandnieces Scarlett and Natalie Walley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html.

Cremations arrangements were made by Coast Cities Cremation, and the family expects to hold a celebration of life on July 17 at Rincon State Beach. Contact Carrie for further details at jellybowlgirl805@ gmail.com.

Bruce Thomas 12/19/1960 – 03/30/2023

It is with great sadness we announce the premature passing on March 30, 2023, at age 62, of Bruce Thomas as a result of an aggressive metastatic cancer. That sadness is far outweighed by the joy he brought his family and friends during his lifetime. His cheerful personality, wit, sense of humor and generosity of spirit were legendary to all.

Bruce moved to Carpinteria in 1978. It is there he established lifelong friendships with so many. Later, Bruce moved to San Diego and developed a successful business, Thomas Industrial Water, Inc. He operated the business until the day he died. In the early 2000s, Bruce bought more than two acres of undeveloped land in Borrego Springs, and in 2005, he oversaw the construction of his “dream” home. He was rightly proud of this home with backyard swimming pool and jacuzzi, and the majestic views of the surrounding mountains and desert. And the doors were always open for family and friends.

He was Uncle Bruce to the children of his sister, Janet Minehan and brother-inlaw Tom Minehan: Jennifer, Seth, Taylor, Krista, Matt, Molly, Patrick, Thomas and Toby; as well as the children of his brother Lee Thomas and sister-in-law Joann Thomas: Andrea, Colin and Christopher. And he was the favorite uncle to all.

With loving care Bruce’s sister, Janet, and niece, Jennifer, arranged his transfer from Scripps Hospital in San Diego to Hospice Care in Borrego Springs where he bravely met the challenge of his impending death in the comfort of his home he so loved and to be reunited with his beloved dogs, Spot and Chelsea. A private celebration of life has been scheduled. Rest in Peace Bruce.

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The project adjusted to the majority of the comments, though some were compromised due to state and county regulations regarding coastal access and lighting.

Chris Gilliland, chair of the board, asked the applicants to consider swapping a species of plant proposed for the area, claiming the proposed Arbutus trees are susceptible to salt burns and beetles – not suitable for an area so close to the ocean. He also suggested adding triangle planters to the parking lot to allow for additional trees. County planning staff said vegetation placed in the area will also serve as a method of flood control, with no gutter or stormwater runoff in the area, so any proposed species would also have to meet those criteria.

“To me, there needs to be more resolution on what type of plant is chosen,” Gilliland said.

The board ultimately granted preliminary approval, suggesting applicants consider planting additional trees to provide canopy and reconsider the plant material in the parking lot planters with the longevity of the species in mind.

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William Gier 01/28/1922 – 03/03/2023

William Gier, a former Carpinteria resident, passed away on March 3, 2023

Bill is survived by his son Kenneth, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He will be buried in Carpinteria Cemetery next to his wife Vera.

The Carpinteria Community Church (CCC) Operations Director is responsible for ensuring administrative and project support for CCC and the Pastor. This is an important role that will help bring continuity and care to CCC and its mission. This is an onsite, part-time role that requires professional experience.

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Consider helping those impacted by tornado

I intended to write a follow up to our methamphetamine problem within our community, but something extraordinary happened to our neighborhood. A tornado blasted through our park.

Although we were spared any damage, many of my neighbors weren’t so lucky. The damage caused by this supposedly weak tornado was incredible. You see pictures of the damage done in the CVN. It is unbelievable the destructive force of the tornadoes in the Midwest but this is what our future will be unless we completely stop our dependence on fossil fuels throughout our planet.

I want to thank our Montecito and Carpinteria Summerland Fire Protection District for their very quick response to our emergency. It was so reassuring knowing that professional help was here, and that the situation was in capable hands. I also want to thank the Habitat for Humanity for their tremendous cleanup effort.

Replacing all the damage done is going to be a very long and expensive process. A typical cost for replacing a roof and carport can run over $25,000. A GoFundMe effort is being run by our Homeowner’s Association to help those that are under-insured or are financially unable to absorb the costs of replacements. The Bank Of Montecito has also opened a Tornado Relief Fund Account. Please be generous and understanding. These people are your friends and neighbors. The next tornado could happen in your neighborhood. Climate scientists have been warning us for years that this would happen to a warming planet. Future storms will be stronger and longer. Although I believe this is the first verified tornado in Carpinteria, you can be certain that this will not be the last and they will be more destructive.

Bob Franco Carpinteria

We need more from our local leaders

Dear city planners and the Planning Commission: If one member of your team was not prepared to discuss all the huge issues related to Red Tail, is it really an ac-

ceptable response to green light a project?

Another one says she is not up to speed on what is involved, another cries she hasn’t been told this was going on. Why are we rubber stamping the RHNA plan if this is the case? Could we step up and show some leadership skills? If you think the state and the corporations are invested in “negotiating” with us, think again!

Here’s what we need from the city planners: Lawyer up! We need you to consult with the same kind of legal eagles the folks like Surfliner and Red Tail are using. If our planning commission really represents the local community’s holistic interests and not just the interests of their special “constituents,” they need to do more than share their feelings and green light proposals that give away our freedom to live in the Carpinteria we all know and love.

Rubber stamping is not an effective approach to solving problems with our critical water, power and essential services (transport, police, fire). Otherwise say goodbye little seaside town, hello densely overbuilt bedroom community.

Cynthia Naughton Carpinteria

Be wary of Artificial Intelligence

The recent Tek Talk column (CVN Vol. 29, No. 28) gives a very rosy, unsophisticated description of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its future in our lives.

I take exception to this at best overly positive approach to a subject for which we have yet to fully realize not only benefits, but also the potential adverse impacts

on our society and everyday lives. Every day we hear warnings of “don’t leave… to an unknown and potentially harmful algorithm.”

We see so many commentaries on the negative uses of AI, that can now replicate speech and images indistinguishable from a real person speaking, to the point that soon we won’t know what real information is, and what is AI algorithm-created misinformation.

Only recently have we realized the failings of facial recognition/video everything to solve societal problems. What is truly meant by the ubiquitous phrase “personalize user experience?” Whatever happened to simple personal choice?

In so many mass shootings, the perpetrator’s social media history is linked to hateful speech and subterfuge to access weapons for avenging perceived wrongs, all facilitated by AI algorithms that point to just the right stream of hatred and access to weapons. It mentions 24/7 “service” provided by technology; what service?

How often do we spend endless minutes listening to recorded responses

having nothing to do with a question or concern, only to hang up in disgust?

Nary a thought is given, nor a sentence written, as to expense and time spent by individuals and corporations to deter, avoid, and often repair, damage done to our lives by AI.

Perhaps a future column should be how to recognize and avoid fraud and misinformation (less “directed” content) by commercial and criminal users of AI who have mastered the age-old art of fleecing those seeking to use technology to improve their lives.

David A. Rosso Carpinteria

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Buttermilk battered chicken breast on grits with two waffles. Served with Vermont Maple Syrup.

Bison Burger

Organic ground bison burger with pepperjack cheese. Served with sweet potato fries. Lettuce, tomato, and pickles on side.

Fried Chicken Burger

Buttermilk battered chicken breast on bun, with dill pickle chips, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, and house made special sauce. Served with onion rings, french fries, or sweet potato fries.

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& figs, chopped green apple, buttermilk battered chicken breast. Served with honey mustard dressing.

Spinach Salad

Organic baby spinach, tossed with chopped bacon, cherry tomatoes, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and goat cheese. Served with house made balsamic vinaigrette.

“The next tornado could happen in your neighborhood. Climate scientists have been warning us for years that this would happen to a warming planet.”

–Bob Franco

Citizens’ group seeks state audit of county’s cannabis regulations

BY MELINDA BURNS

Concerned Carpinterians, a cannabis watchdog group that has sought to rein in the greenhouse cannabis grows that have proliferated in the Carpinteria Valley in recent years, sent a letter this week to the California State Auditor, requesting that Santa Barbara County be placed “at the top of the list” for investigations of potential corruption in local cannabis regulation and licensing.

The March 27 letter to Auditor Grant Parks comes on the heels of last week’s decision by the state Joint Legislative Audit Committee to authorize an audit of cannabis licensing and permit review practices in six California counties, to be selected.

The letter was signed by Paul Ekstrom, chair of the Concerned Carpinterians steering committee; and committee members Anna Carrillo, Maureen Claffey, James Mannoia, Nanci Robertson, Carla Singer and Jill Stassinos. The letter states the Santa Barbara County cannabis ordinance failed to limit the number of licenses per parcel, established an “‘honors system’ index of cannabis cultivators who simply claimed to be medical marijuana growers,” and allowed growers to self-report their gross earnings for purposes of taxation.

“I’d like to see more transparency in the licensing and tax reporting in this county,” Ekstrom said in an interview this week. “Why did the growers get such a sweet deal?”

State records show that Santa Barbara County is No. 1 in California for active cannabis cultivation licenses, with 1,614, or 22% of the total. The county has set a 1,761-acre cap on cannabis, including 186

acres in greenhouses in the Carpinteria Valley. To date, the county has issued zoning permits for 1,140 acres, most of them for outdoor grows in the North County.

In its letter to the state Auditor, Concerned Carpinterians cited a 2019 Los Angeles Times report noting that members of CARP Growers, an industry group, donated $16,500 and $12,000 respectively to the campaigns of county supervisors Das Williams and Steve Lavagnino in the months leading up to the final vote on the cannabis ordinance on Feb. 27, 2018. (The two supervisors, chief architects of the ordinance, have said the contributions did not influence their decisions.)

Concerned Carpinterians’ own research, based on public campaign statements and summarized in the letter, shows that between Oct. 24, 2016, and Dec. 30, 2022, cannabis industry representatives donated $105,000 to Williams

in campaign contributions; and that, between Feb. 20, 2018, and March 2, 2022, they donated $42,400 to Lavagnino.

Concerned Carpinterians also sent the state Auditor a copy of the 2020 Santa Barbara Grand Jury report on cannabis, which found that cannabis growers and their lobbyists had enjoyed “nearly unfettered access” to board supervisors during the creation of the local ordinance, both through in-person meetings and “voluminous emails.”

Williams, whose district includes the Carpinteria Valley, said that legalizing cannabis had been the best option in the wake of “50 years of a failed drug war against marijuana.”

“I helped write the SB County ordinance in the manner I believed to be best to allow for farms to prosper in order to hurt the black market,” he stated. Williams said he had voted for the acre-

age cap and “a strong enforcement staff that has raided and busted a large and well-documented number of operations.”

“I know this local group will disparage me forever over having legal marijuana, and the fact I did not take marijuana contributions for a couple years in the midst of this debate obviously does not stop them from attacking me over legal contributions that (were) given 6 years back,” Williams wrote. “What problems there were with implementation of the ordinance have lessened because of constructive work on all sides. We should concentrate on suppressing the black market and ironing out some of the last problems in the legal market, not reignite this conflict in our community.”

Lavagnino said he is “not interested in rehashing the same tired accusations.”

“My focus is on tackling this county’s many needs – addressing homelessness, improving our mental health delivery system and responding to our recent flooding issues, all of which require the additional revenue cannabis generates,” he said in a statement.

News coverage of corruption in the California cannabis industry has included cases of bribery involving officials in San Luis Obispo and San Bernardino counties and Baldwin Park City.

“Tales of backdoor wheeling-and-dealing between companies and public officials have been circulating for years,” Assemblyman Reginald Byron Jones-Sawyer, D-Los Angeles, said last week in requesting the state inquiry.

Melinda Burns is an investigative journalist with 40 years of experience covering immigration, water, science and the environment. As a community service, she offers her report to multiple publications in Santa Barbara County, at the same time, for free.

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Concerned Carpinterians, a cannabis watchdog group, sent a letter to the state this week asking the State Auditor to investigate “potential corruption” in local cannabis regulations and licensing practices at local cannabis grows, seen here in early 2022.

“We should concentrate on suppressing the black market and ironing out some of the last problems in the legal market, not reignite this conflict in our community.”

– First District Supervisor Das Williams

Northbound lanes close for construction as southbound lanes open

As construction slowly progresses on the Santa Claus Lane Bike Path Project, new southbound lanes have opened in the Padaro segment on Highway 101, between North Padaro, South Padaro and Santa Claus Lanes.

Traffic shifted to the new lanes on April 1, and construction crews have begun work on the northbound lanes of the Padaro segment, prompting several new closures along the highway.

On the northbound side of the highway, one lane between Santa Monica Road and Sheffield Drive will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Sunday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The north on-ramp at South Padaro and Santa Claus lanes will be closed until late August, and the on-ramp at San Ysidro Road will be closed until 2025. The northbound off-ramp at North Padaro Lane will be closed until mid-June, and the off-ramp at Olive Mill Road will be closed for up to seven months.

On the southbound side of Highway 101, one lane between Sheffield Drive and Carpinteria Avenue, as well as the off-ramp at South Padaro and Santa Claus lanes, will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and Sunday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

During the week of April 3, construction crews will install temporary safety barriers for the work on the upcoming sound wall, near Via Real and Sentar Road. During the week of April 9, between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., flaggers will direct traffic on San Ysidro Road over the highway, as crews install underground supports for a new retaining wall as part of the construction on the San Ysidro Roundabout.

From April 12 to April 13, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., crews will mix concrete for concrete pours at the southbound on-ramp at North Padaro Lane.

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Carpinterian named St. Francis Foundation executive director

Carpinterian Tina Frontado is the new executive director of the St. Francis Foundation of Santa Barbara, the foundation announced last week. She replaces Debbie Cloud, who ran the foundation for nearly 40 years.

The St. Francis Foundation, established in 1956, supports healthcare throughout the Santa Barbara south coast. According to the foundation, Frontado has extensive nonprofit work under her belt, working with local organizations such as the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, Hospice of Santa Barbara, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and SEE International. She also has a long history of volunteerism, including at the Compassionate Care of Carpinteria, Girls Inc. and Sarah House.

Frontado has a master’s degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in Organizational and Strategic Management at California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

The organization also named a new president of its board of directors: Salvatore Milazzo. He replaces Kathleen Baushke. Milazzo was born in Alabama and moved to Santa Barbara in 2008; he attended Colgate University.

Learn more about the foundation at stfrancisfoundationsb.org.

Group to hold Franklin Trail tree planting

Volunteers are invited to take part in a tree planting event next weekend at Carpinteria High School, put on by the Franklin Trail Green Thumb Familia to help restore the Franklin Trail. The group formed after the 2017 Thomas Fire damaged the area around the Franklin Trail. The group raises funds for planting trees, plants them and conducts trail maintenance; members hope to plant 72 trees.

The Carpinteria High School event will take place Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet at the Carpinteria High School parking lot, and are encouraged to bring gloves, a hat and long sleeve shirt, and if possible, a pick, tree trimmer, wheelbarrow or shovel.

The group also encourages those interested to make a donation to the Franklin Trail Fund, available at sbtrails.org, or donate time through volunteering with the group or by offering professional environmental advice.

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––Jun Starkey

Construction crews finish the bikeway entrance near the Ortega Hill Bikeway.

The southbound lanes near North Padaro and Santa Claus lanes opened April 1.

Caltrans crews work on safety barriers and the bikeway on Highway 101.

The Franklin Trail Green Thumb Familia plans to plant 72 trees in the area.

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Benefield, Jenkins honored at Women of Inspiration awards

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

The who’s who of Carpinteria filled the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria gymnasium on Monday for the organization’s annual Women of Inspiration (WOI) awards, honoring local women who do notable work within the Carpinteria community.

Attendees first heard from four speakers – Lauren Bragg, Marisol Alarcon, Danielle Bordenave and Sonia Aguila – before sitting down for a lunch provided by Jessica Clark of PB&J.

Featured speaker Laura Flores, alongside the award’s emcees, then recognized WOI honorees Jane Benefield and Jena Jenkins and WOI Jr. honorees Diana Aguilar, Marisol Estrada, Ashley Gonzalez and Sofia Olvera. All four Jr. honorees are seniors at local high schools and longtime Girls Inc. members.

Flores, a former Girls Inc. ambassador, praised Girls Inc. for the role the organization praised in her life. Flores is currently a sophomore at Cal Lutheran, studying English and gender studies. She hopes to

become a teacher, she told the crowd. “Girls Inc. closed the gaps between home and school,” she said on Monday. “Girls Inc. programming works.”

Benefield, a member of the Carpinteria Planning Commission for nearly two decades, worked for the city of Los Angeles and its planning department before coming to Carpinteria. Jenkins, a communications specialist, co-created the Gather for Good project, serves as the vice president of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board of Directors, and works at the Carpinteria Library. Four Girls Inc. of Carpinteria members were also awarded scholarships for their work with the program. Julianna Ornelas took home the $5,000 Strong, Smart and Bold Senior Award; Viviana Medina the $1,000 Bliss Family Scholarship; Lesly Tinajero the Fuel Her Fire scholarship; and Monica Delgado the $5,000 Lucile Miller Wright Scholarship.

– Evelyn Spence

Jamie Collins, left, welcomed this year’s honorees and junior honorees, including from left, Jena Jenkins, Diana Aguilar, Marisol Estrada, Ashley Conzalez, Sofia Olivera and Jane Benefield.

Speaker Laura Flores, now a sophomore at Cal Lutheran, shares her own Girls Inc. story.

ABOVE, Keynote Speaker Katie Goodman leads attendees through improv exercises.

BELOW, Lynda Fairly – the namesake of the recently unveiled Girls Inc. of Carpinteria courtyard – and friends toast in celebration of Carpinteria women.

This year’s scholarship recipients are, from left, Monica Delgado, Viviana Medina, Lesly Tinajero and Julianna Ornelas.

Angelica Ornelas, center, pledges to donate money to Girls Inc. From left, Noemi and Sonia Aguila grab hats for Katie Goodman’s improv exercises.

Jena Jenkins, left, and Jane Benefield, right, are this year’s Women of Inspiration honorees.

Merit award winners honored for dedication

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Eleven Carpinterians were honored for their dedication to local organizations on Saturday, April 1, at the 64th annual Carpinteria Community Gala held by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce.

Each honoree received their merit award from another member of their respective organization, thanking them for their work in improving the community.

Carpinteria Lions Club

Presented to Robert Stokes (left) Presented by David Hayman

Carpinteria Masonic Lodge #444

Presented to Jeff Moorhouse (left) Presented by Alex Tang

Carpinteria Woman’s Club

Presented to Nadia Lyhitchenko (right) Presented by Marybeth Carty

City of Carpinteria

Presented to Andy and Kathy Sheaffer

Presented by Natalia Alarcon (right)

HELP of Carpinteria

Presented to Barry Kaufman (right) Presented by Judy Goodbody

Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center

Presented to Valerie Powdrell (right)

Presented by Kristina Calkins

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning

Presented to Lourdes Trigueros (right)

Presented by Carrie Smith

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon

Presented to Karen Graf (left) Presented by Paul Wright

California Avocado Festival Presented to Steve Sullivan (right) Presented by Kim Homan

Alcazar Theatre

Presented to Geri Ann Carty (right) Presented by Michael Lazaro

Carpinteria Children’s Project

Presented to Christina Martinez (right)

Presented by Angelica Ornelas

2022 Carpinterians of the Year: Gregg and Geri Ann Carty

BY JUN STARKEY

Former Carpinteria City Councilmember Gregg Carty and community leader Geri Ann Carty were awarded the coveted 2022 Carpinterians of the Year title on Saturday – one of four couples to receive the title as a pair since the award’s inception more than 60 years ago.

“I will treasure this forever,” Gregg said, as he and Geri Ann accepted the award at the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Carpinteria Community Gala Saturday night.

“I really have no words,” Geri Ann said. “I’m so overwhelmed by this beautiful and generous award.”

The couple was nominated by Wade and Debbie Nomura, who stated in their application letter that the Cartys had contributed to several major “jewels” of Carpinteria, including the Rincon Bluffs Preserve, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, the Alcazar Theatre and the Avocado Festival.

“This dynamic couple has had a major impact on people, as well as the Carpinteria Valley and all it offers,” the Nomuras wrote in their letter.

The couple was revealed to be the winners of the prestigious award at the end of Saturday’s gala, following a night of honoring other local leaders, educators and students, including the three finalists for the Junior Carpinterian of the Year.

During his acceptance speech Saturday night, Gregg took time to admire the accomplishments of the three Junior Carpinterian of the Year finalists: Hugo Alvarado Carmona Aldair, Monica Adriana Delgado and Stephanie Ramirez Garcia. “You are our future,” he said. “It’s great to see we’re in good hands.”

Gregg and Geri Ann have a long and storied history with the community of Carpinteria; Geri Ann and her family moved to the city more than 35 years ago, and Gregg grew up on Concha Loma Drive. Geri Ann’s brother, Mike Lazaro, and sister, Marybeth Carty, received the honor of Carpinterian of the Year in 1996 and 2001 respectively, and Gregg’s father, Bill “Doc” Carty, received the award in 1989.

“To win an award that my father won, I am just so honored,” Gregg said Saturday.

Gregg was elected to the Carpinteria City Council in 2006, where he would serve for 16 years before stepping down at the end of 2022. During his tenure on the council, he served two terms as mayor, from 2008 to 2010, and from 2014 to 2016.

At the council’s Dec. 12, 2022 meeting, the city passed a resolution commending Gregg for his years of service, including specific language regarding his service on numerous boards and committees;

his work to acquire the Rincon Bluffs Preserve for the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County; his advocacy for Measure X; his work to protect local businesses during Covid-19 and his work to protect city’s housing stock, among many others.

Geri Ann was recognized Saturday for her contributions to numerous local organizations, such as Girls Inc. of Carpinteria and the Carpinteria Women’s Club, having served as a member of the club’s board since 2002. In her daily life, she works as a nurse, and Gregg attributed their nearly 40 years of marriage to her compassionate personality.

In 2016, Geri Ann received a Women in Inspiration award from Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, for her work in supporting the organization and local girls. She has also served on or helped organize events with the Hospice of Santa Barbara’s tree lighting ceremony, Rods and Roses, the Orchard to Ocean registration, Women Making Change and Carp Cares for Kids.

Gregg went on to say he inherited his community-oriented mindset from his parents, Daphne and Bill, and fondly remembered sitting at the dinner table with his parents and seven siblings, discussing everyday events. He said this experience growing up helped foster his deep love for his community.

“I look forward to doing as much as I can for this community for the rest of my life,” Gregg said. “Take care, take care of each other and God Bless Carpinteria.”

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Gregg and Geri Ann Carty were chosen as the 2022 Carpinterians of the Year for their countless contributions to the community.

“I look forward to doing as much as I can for this community, for the rest of my life.”

– Gregg Carty

Locals celebrated at 64th annual community gala

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce honored local students, educators and leaders at its 64th annual Carpinteria Community Gala Saturday, celebrating the awardees’ accomplishments and contributions to the community.

The recipients of the Carpinterian of the Year and the Junior Carpinterian of the Year awards were also announced, with the latter chosen from three finalists announced earlier this month: Hugo Alvarado Carmona Aldair, Monica Adriana Delgado and Stephanie Ramirez Garcia, all Carpinteria High School seniors. Garcia was awarded the 2022 Junior Carpinterian of the Year title, and recipient of the $10,000 award money. As the runners-up, Aldair and Delgado will each receive $3,000.

“I want to thank all the people that have helped me here,” Garcia said, thanking her elementary and secondary teachers who supported her throughout her education. “It means a lot as a first-generation student, and especially thank you to my parents.”

Former Carpinteria City Councilmember Gregg A. Carty and his wife Geri Ann Carty won 2022 Carpinterians of the Year – one of four couples to ever receive the award as a pair.

Others honored at Saturday’s gala included the two recipients of the 2023 Educator of the Year award, Jennifer Foster, a math teacher at Carpinteria Middle School, and Matthew McPherson, a Special Education Teacher at Aliso Elementary School. Dave Durflinger, the longtime Carpinteria City Manager who recently announced his upcoming retirement, was also honored at the gala for his years of service.

Carpinteria Unified School District Superintendent Diana Rigby, far left, presented Educator of the Year awards to Aliso teacher Matthew McPherson, left, and Carpinteria Middle School teacher Jennifer Foster, above.

Junior Carpinterian of the Year Stephanie Garcia attended Saturday with her parents.

This year’s 2022 Junior Carpinterian of the Year finalists were, from left, Stephanie Ramirez Garcia, Monica Adriana Delgado and Hugo Alvarado Carmona Aldair.

From left: Brett Weiberg, Mónica J. Solórzano, Mark Mutal and Olivia Uribe-Mutal Brian Mootz cheers for the Cartys.

Powdrell (2014), Paul Wright (2016), Fred Lemere (1980), Curtis Lopez (2018), Åsa Olsson (2017), Clyde Freeman (2021), Donna Lemere (1999) and Karen Graf (2009).

Hey, baby!

Kate Cooley Bruskotter

Kate Cooley Bruskotter was born on March 25, 2023, to Josh and Lauren Bruskotter of Carpinteria, CA. Kate was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, 8 lbs., 5 oz. and 20.5 inches long. Her grandparents are Melanie and Tom McCook and Mary Ellen and Tom Bruskotter of Camarillo, CA; her great-grandparents are Marilyn and Richard McCook of Santa Barbara.

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Tootsie explores the beach

Tootsie the heifer stopped by the Carpinteria beach at Ash Avenue with her owner, Evelyn Calkins, ahead of the pair’s trip to the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Calkins, alongside the rest of her Future Farmers of America team, traveled to the Ventura County Fairgrounds last week to have their steers and heifers weighed and tagged ahead of the August fair, according to Emily’s mother, Kristina. Tootsie – according to Kristina – did not like the taste of the ocean water.

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Woman’s Club to hear from History Museum curator

The Carpinteria Woman’s Club will hear a presentation from Jayme Yahr, executive director and curator of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, at its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, April 12.

Yahr’s topic of discussion will be “Past and Present: A Carpinteria History Museum for the Future” She previously worked as an associate curator at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, where she curated numerous exhibitions of art and objects from the 1800s, 1900s and 2000s. Guests are invited to bring a friend, a dish or bottle to share. The meeting will take place on April 12, at 7 p.m. at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club clubhouse at 1059 Vallecito Rd.

Boy Scouts witness induction of Santa Barbara naval ship

Members of Boy Scouts of Carpinteria Troop 50 attended the ceremony to induct the USS Santa Barbara LCS-32 into the U.S. Navy, on Saturday, April 1 at Port Hueneme in Ventura County. This is the third USS Santa Barbara; the second was retired in 2005 after more than 30 years of service.

Rotary tours ShelterBox facility during power outage

ShelterBox USA recently invited the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon for a tour of its facilities in Summerland.

During the visit, Rotary members experienced an unintentional lapse in the facility’s power. Group members were able to use some items from the Shelter Boxes provided by the facility and ate their lunches while under solar lights. The solar lights are part of the organization’s green shelter boxes, filled with several other life-saving necessities such as a tent, an emergency water filter, cook sets, blankets and tools.

Kerri Murray, president of ShelterBox USA, told the Rotary that her organization has hundreds of volunteers helping with international disaster relief, including some Rotary members. Volunteers have hand delivered shelter boxes to families in over 100 countries.

From left, Junius Fedders, Frankie Stewart, Billy Stewart, Finn Oliver, Ada Fedders, James Melton and Noah Oliver attend the USS Santa Barbara LCS-32 induction ceremony.

Jayme Yahr

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon toured one of the ShelterBox USA facilities in Summerland.

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Five easy ways to lower your cholesterol

overall cholesterol numbers.

If you are unsure if you have high cholesterol, it is easy to get tested. A blood lipid panel is one of the most common draws at the local lab and can be ordered by any doctor or telehealth provider. However, it is done fasted, with at least 12 hours without food or beverages outside of water and regular medication.

Healthy adults should check their cholesterol every four to six years, although doing it yearly will give you a better picture of where your average truly lies. Those with increased risk factors for heart disease and stroke should also get it done more regularly.

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring, necessary substance that circulates in the body through cells and blood. It creates cell membranes, hormones and Vitamin D. Cholesterol also aids digestion, as it is a component in bile production.

Cholesterol can be obtained in two ways: by consuming food, or through the body’s natural production in the liver. There are two types of cholesterol: HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein).

HDL cholesterol is also known as “good” or “healthy” cholesterol, while LDL is commonly referred to as “bad” cholesterol; it can lead to heart disease and stroke by clogging arteries. An easy way to remember which version is better is that the H in HDL can also stand for “healthy.”

Unfortunately, many people with high cholesterol believe that the only solution is to take medication, while in reality, there are many easy ways to reduce cholesterol levels without medical intervention. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits can make a significant difference in overall health and longevity.

Let’s go over five easy ways to lower cholesterol.

Choose soluble fiber-rich foods such as oatmeal, legumes, barley, stone fruit and sweet potatoes to help lower cholesterol.

Reduce the intake of saturated fats. Surprisingly, eating cholesterol does not lead to a rise in cholesterol numbers. However, there is a connection between increased cholesterol and increased saturated fats. These fats are found in animal products, including bacon, fattier cuts of meat, baked goods/pastries (from the addition of butter most often), sour cream, cheese and cured meats (like salami). One non-animal source is coconut and coconut products, like milk and cream.

To reduce saturated fats in the diet, simply choose lean cuts of meat and reduce intake of full-fat dairy products. If you think you need to skip that steak, choose grass-fed when possible, and go for naturally leaner cuts like top or bottom round instead of ribeye.

Exchange processed carbs for whole grains. Processed carbs typically lack one major component: fiber. Whole grains do not. Fiber (specifically soluble fiber) aids digestion by keeping your system running smoothly while reduc-

ing the amount of cholesterol that enters your system. Choose soluble fiber-rich foods such as oatmeal, legumes, barley, stone fruit and sweet potatoes.

Exercise and move more. Even moderate exercise, like walking, can help increase your HDL cholesterol while decreasing your LDL. Shoot for 30 minutes of light-moderate exercise five days a week or at least 20 minutes of higher-intensity exercise three days a week to help change your numbers.

Quit sm oking. Here’s just one more reason to quit smoking. After quitting, HDL levels can rise by over 30% in just three weeks. It will also make things like exercise a whole lot easier.

Lose weight. There is a good chance that if you started doing the first three items, this one would naturally follow without much extra effort. Losing weight will reduce the production of cholesterol that’s made in the liver and therefore reduce

In conclusion, cholesterol plays a crucial role in the body, including creating cell membranes, hormones and aiding digestion. However, high levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to heart disease and stroke. While medication may be necessary in some cases, making simple lifestyle changes can also significantly reduce cholesterol levels. By reducing saturated fats, consuming whole grains, exercising regularly, quitting smoking, and losing weight, individuals can improve their overall health and longevity. It is important to get tested regularly, especially for those with increased risk factors for heart disease and stroke. By implementing these easy ways to lower cholesterol, individuals can take control of their health and reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Leah 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.

Honor Roll

The Abe Family

Rick & Kathy Abney

Steve & Gale Abram

Cliff & Gayle Adams

Glenn & Valerie Alger

Hank & Pat Arellanes

Andy & Carol Bailard

Kevin & Donna Baird

Alterio A-G Banks

Virginia Barrison

Marianne Bartholomew

Patricia Beals

Don & Vera Bensen

David & Barbara Bloedel

Sue Boynton

Kathy & Robert Brooks

Betty Brown

Conrad & Laura Buff

Carol Bury

Gary & Geri Campopiano

Jim & Valerie Campos

Carpinteria Beautiful

Carpinteria Seal Watch

Carpinteria Valley Association

Cynthia & Mark Carrillo

Anna & Gary Carrillo

Pamela Christian

Jeff & Gayle Clay

Barbara Cleveland

Jim & Jolene Colomy

Jim & Mary Ann Colson

James Conger

Mary Conrad

Bruce & Judi Conroy

Norman & Mary Cota

Jane Craven

Frank & Sandy Crowe

T. Culver

Cullen & Dottie Deck

Ellen & Rob Denholtz

Betsy Denison

The DiRado Family

Melissa Doyle

Glenn & Kathy Dubock

Paul Dunham

Marsha Ehlers

Dennis Engler & Terri Greenfield

Lynda Fairly

The Faoro Family

Sherrie Fisher

Paul & Mary Foley

Bob & Elene Franco

Dale & Carolyn Frary

Clyde & Diana Freeman

The Fries Family

John & Christine Frontado

Stan & Ellen Froyd

Gene & Dee Funkhouser

Rudy & Rachel Garcia

Kaydance & Kenzington Gardner

Doug & Nancy Garrison

Gaynor Ranch

Roberta Germanetti

Amy & Chris Giles

Jeremy & Calla Gold

Joe Buffalo & Kaina Gomard

David & Annie Goodfield

Lin & Karen Graf

Bill & Sharon Green

Lisa

Guravitz & Fred Shaw

Karen & Donald Guthrie

Louise Hansen & Jim Reginato

K & M Hanson

Dottie Hawkins

Marlene Hazen

Chris Hecox

In Memory of Bob Henry

Kathy Henry

Reggie Hepp

Lynda Hershey

Hilltop Flowers, Inc.

Virgil & Lee Huelskamp

Diane M. Huerta

Katherine Hunter

John & Linda Hurley

Robbie & Ed Hutto

Kim Ishida

Zoe Iverson & Gib Johnson

Donna & Bob Jordan

Gary & Marge Kelly

Richard Kitagawa

Alan & Carol Koch

Jim & Roz Kohute

Carla Kroman

Ron Lafrican & Luzzie Hernandez

Las Palmalitas Ranch

Roberta & George Lehtinen

Fred & Donna Lemere

Jon & Sue Lewis

Patricia Lieberknecht

Michael & Crescent LoMonaco

The Lou Grant Parent-Child

Workshop

Paula J. Lund

The Luthard Family

Sara Lyons

Joe Macias

Wendy & Tim MacMurray

Charlene Maltzman

Mrs. Sharon Manges

Harry & Patricia Manuras

Rosa Markolf

Rocky & Gail Marshall

Jacquie Martin

Lorenzo and Rosie (RIP) Martinez

Bill & Ann Matson

Mariko Matsuyama

On the first Thursday of each month, CVN publishes the Honor Roll to thank readers and advertisers for their generous support. For the past 13 years, this support has played a critical role in keeping CVN in the stands each week and full of local news that cannot be found in any other media. The outpouring of support inspired by the Honor Roll has established a deeper connection between the newspaper and its readers. Additionally, the hundreds of names that appear in the Honor Roll send a message to advertisers: Carpinterians are dedicated to their local newspaper. In turn, the staff of CVN is dedicated to its readers. As the publishers of your community newspaper, we appreciate the relationship we have with you, our readers, and we pledge to keep bringing you all the news of the Carpinteria Valley.

Ron & Barbara McClain

Jim & Jennifer McIntosh

Scott & Sherrie McIntyre

Amanda McIntyre

Carlena McKnerney

Laurie & Steve McMahon

Chuck & Dolores McQuary

Sharon & Craig Meister

Tom & Laurie Merryman

David Meyer & Shen Rajan

Norma Migliazza

Bradley & Emily Miles

Carrie Miles

Dave & Louise Moore

Terry & Dianne Moore

Pat Moorhouse

Peter & Ann Mullins

Tom & Kamie Mulroy

Steve & Jane Murray

Langdon & Linda Nevens

Anh & Ha Ngo

Peter & Carol Nichols

Nola Treloar Nicklin

Weldon & Ann Nomura

Michael & Lori Noricks

Becki & Doug Norton

Marcy & Kevin O’Hara

Randy & Lisa O’Reilly

Julia Occhipinti

Rick & Trudy Olmstead

Jose & Irene Ornelas

Barbara J. Orth

Catherine Overman

Lou & Susie Panizzon

Marty & Nan Panizzon

Gail & John Persoon

The Piltz Family

Anita & Alex Pulido

Ted Rhodes & Joan Pascal

Elizabeth Risdon

Marilou Rivera

Greg & Laura Roinson

Tim & Beata Rose

Elizabeth Ross

Steve & Susan Ruthven

Saito Family

Janis Salin

Theodore Sampson & Berdee

Sampson - RIP Berdee

Wally & Janice Schilling

Nancy & Wayne Schoenfeld

Terry Scrivner

Kim Seefeld

Arlene & Jack Sega

Marty Selfridge

Shade Farm Management

Rick & Trish Shade

Megan Shannon

The Skenderians

Lou Skiera

Annie Sly

Barbara & Sanderson Smith

Barbara A. Smith

Bob & Marcy Smith

Ben & Julie Soto

The Sprigg Family

Terry Stain

Steve Starkey & Olivia Erschen

Bob & Kathi Stokes

Charles & Barbara Stoops

Mr. & Mrs. Barry L. Sullivan

Tom & Brenda Sullivan

Eric & Jane Swain

Jim & Donna Swinford

Hisaye Takahashi

Diane Thackeray

Dorothy Thielges

Bob & Chris Thompson

Jeffrey Thuner

Kevin & Teresa Till

John Tilton

Ruthie Tremmel

Danel Trevor

Elise Unruh

Robert & Elizabeth Van Eyck

Harry & Michele Van Wingerden

Winfred Van Wingerden & Sheila Batson

Nancy & Alexandra VanAntwerp

Joe & Alice Vazquez

Paul & Nancy Warner

Mary Watts

Tillie Way

Alan Weiss & Cheryl Smith

Leslie A. Westbrook

Janet Westlund

Mike & Diane Wondolowski

Brent & Martha Jeanne Wood

Josh Zannon

THE BOOK NOOK

of the United States. The activities center around a cartoon character called Herkimer, a Hobbs-like character (Calvin and Hobbs) used by Smith for many years while teaching mathematics at Cate School and Santa Barbara City College.

by Amanda Coplin

Because I tend to go from thing to thing, often in a hurry, in a life filled with people, I am drawn to calm, deliberate, solitary characters in my reading. This month I am recommending “The Orchardist” by Amanda Coplin – Coplin’s debut novel. Coplin was honored on the “Five under 35” list in 2013, a list of noteworthy young writers.

The main character is a middle-aged man who, while lives alone on his fruit orchard at the turn of the last century, tending his trees. Two young women enter his life by stealing from him. The young women are struggling: they are hungry, pregnant and have nowhere to go. They have a hard time trusting people. The protagonist, Talmadge, takes them into his life. The first half of the novel is beautiful, quiet and steadfast; then the plot pivots to dramatic and heart rending. One reviewer likened the book to Steinbeck’s “East of Eden.”

There is beauty in the kindness, understanding in the gentle care of each other and enough love to make a family. There is drama and violence, even. This character-driven novel pulled me in through Talmadge’s relationships, almost all of which are with women – the two thieves, his sister and mother, the midwife, as well as his friendship with a mute Nez Perce horse trader named Clee.

This is not a new book, but it is a lovely read about people doing their best amidst unspeakable hardship and challenge. Fair warning, there may be tears. But that is sometimes why we read, right?

––Jody Thomas, Carpinteria Community Library librarian

The challenges involve working with state and capital city names, areas, populations, order of statehood for the 50 states, state representations in Congress and graphs relating to s tate data. A fascinating (and unique) activity is the Separation State challenges where, given two states, one must find a land travel route between the two states that involves a minimum number of other states. For instance, one can travel from California to North Carolina by land travel through just five other states. There is also a fascinating USA trivia quiz. (Can you identify the only state name that has no letters in common with the name of its capital city?) The book also contains state and patriotic songs, patriotic pictures, a collection of U.S. maps and an informative state information table. From elementary school students to senior citizens, this fascinating book can be a fun source of educational entertainment. Parents can use it to enhance children’s appreciation for our great country, the United States of America.

––Sanderson Smith, Friends of the Carpinteria Library

CVN Reads…

“Know My Name: A Memoir” by Chanel Miller

CVN Managing Editor Evelyn Spence is reading “Know My Name: A Memoir” by Chanel Miller. Miller was known only as Emily Doe when she wrote a victim impact statement –later published in Buzzfeed – to the man who attacked her. In her memoir, she reveals her identity for the first time and tells her story in her own words. She describes her time at UC Santa Barbara, experiencing the Isla Vista Tragedy, and what it means to be a survivor of sexual assault. Her memoir was chosen as the Best Book of 2019 by the New York Times Book Review and several other publications. (Published 2019; 368 pages)

“Crowing” by Debbie Murphy

CVN photographer Robin Karlsson is reading “Crowing” by Debbie Murphy, a personal narrative about strange moments in time. The book, a short collection of musings, features short stories or poems from Murphy’s life that she felt “compelled to document,” she told CVN in January. The title stems from several stories featuring the crows that eat seeds on her deck. (Published 2022; 76 pages)

Paul Bitters won first and second place in his category for his sea creature sculptures.

Woman’s Club holds 2023 Student Art Contest

The Carpinteria Woman’s Club held the reception for its 2023 Student Art Contest on Monday, April 3 at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, awarding several seniors from Carpinteria High School prizes for their works, ranging from pencil drawings to sculptures.

CHS senior Paul Bitters placed first and third place in the high school category for his sea creature sculptures and eight-yearold student Brandon Rodriguez placed second in the 3rd, 4th and 5th grader category.

The Carpinteria Woman’s Club have held student art contests for more than 60 years, spanning from kindergarten to high school, to encourage and celebrate young artists.

Alexandra Guerrero had her painting featured in the exhibit.

Patricia Clarke Studio grand reopening scheduled for late April

“Fun USA Educational Activities with Herkimer and the Stat Pack” by Sanderson Smith

This educational and entertaining

316-page book was created by two longtime Carpinteria residents. It provides hundreds of fun family challenges for people of all ages related to the 50 states

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The Patricia Clarke Studio in Carpinteria will hold its grand reopening on Saturday, April 29. The studio will also open its latest exhibit, titled “Blessings,” on that same day.

The “Blessings” exhibit will include photography from around the world taken over a period of 20 years by the studio’s namesake, Patricia Houghton Clarke. The reopening also marks the launch of the studio’s annual Facing Ourselves speaker series. The studio will hold its grand opening reception on Saturday, from 2–5 p.m. at the Patricia Clarke Studio at 410 Palm Ave.

“The Orchardist”

KARLSSON PHOTOS

Brandon Rodriguez placed second in his category.

“Oswego, US 2016” by Patricia Clarke

COMMANDER’S RECAP

Sunday, March 26

1909 hrs / Narcotics / 1300 block Vallecito Place

Deputies responded to the 1300 block of Vallecito Place for a report of a male subject yelling and talking to himself. Upon arrival, a man was contacted. He said he was on parole. During a parole search of the man’s residence, he was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He was cited and released.

2354 hrs / Narcotics / Carpinteria Avenue at Santa Ynez Avenue

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a driver for failing to stop at a stop sign and tinted windows. During the investigation, it was discovered the driver was a convicted felon and on summary probation with search terms. He was found in possession of .38 special ammunition and suspected fentanyl. The driver was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

Monday, March 27

1712 hrs / Incident / Carpinteria Bluffs Trailhead

The reporting party reported an unknown male was engaged in a lewd act outside his vehicle.

Tuesday, March 28

1845 hrs / Incident / Aragon Drive at Santa Ynez Avenue

Deputies responded to the area of Aragon Drive and Santa Ynez Avenue for a report of a subject retrieving a firearm from their backpack and “racking” it. Deputies responded to the area and observed a subject matching the description. As deputies attempted to contact him, he fled eastbound on foot through an apartment complex. Deputies located the suspect in a unit in the complex. A consent search of the residence revealed two unregistered firearms. One of the firearms was non-serialized and had a round in the chamber. The reporting

party positively identified the suspect and the firearm during an in-field showing. The suspect was a juvenile. He was arrested and transported to Santa Maria Juvenile Hall.

0134 hrs / Narcotics / Bates Road

A driver was contacted after it was discovered his vehicle registration had expired. During the investigation, the man was found in possession of fentanyl, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was cited and released without incident.

Thursday, March 30

2026 hrs / Incident / Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies responded to a hit and run vehicle accident on Carpinteria Avenue.

Friday, March 31

2034 hrs / Incident / 4000 block Via Real

During a traffic stop for no headlights, three underage occupants were found in possession of alcohol. The 17-yearold passenger attempted to leave with a backpack containing the alcohol. The juvenile refused to give up the backpack and physically resisted. He was cited and released to his mother.

Saturday, April 1

2153 hrs / Incident / Ash Avenue at Sandyland Road

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle leaving the area of a large party. During the stop, it was discovered the driver and passengers were all juveniles and unlicensed. Multiple open containers of alcohol were observed in the vehicle. The driver and an additional passenger were cited. All juveniles were released to an adult at the scene.

Read previously published Recaps online at coastalview.com

ON THE ROAD

CVN visits artifact collection in Hawaii

Carpinterian Amanda McIntyre posed with what she called her favorite newspaper, CVN, in the central court of the Shangri La estate built by Doris Duke in Oahu, Hawaii.

The estate is filled with art, sculptures and artifacts from several different countries, collected by Duke and her husband during their year-long honeymoon around the world. The collection also includes whole wall and floor tiles, separated from their foundation.

“Not a piece of this vast collection would be possible to recreate today, as each country’s patrimony would prevent the export of the items,” McIntyre told CVN. “It has lasted much longer than the marriage.”

Reports from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

CITY OF CARPINTERIA

5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CA 93013 (805) 684-5405

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Separate sealed bids for the Via Real Stormwater Project will be received by the City of Carpinteria, at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California, until Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside as follows:

“Via Real Stormwater Project Bid”

The project generally consists of the construction of bioswales, a bioretention basin, and landscape improvements; installation of storm drain improvements; removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, curb ramps, and driveway approaches; relocation of an existing water main; and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary for the proper construction of the contemplated improvement, as indicated in the project specifications and plans.

The project must be completed within 120 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed.

Plans, specifications, and bid forms for bidding the project may be obtained from the Public Works Department, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California 93013 for a non-refundable fee of $60.

BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or Bid Bond in the amount of 10 percent (10%) of the Total Bid payable to the City of Carpinteria as a guarantee that the Bidder, if its bid is accepted, shall promptly comply with the Instructions to Bidders and execute the contract. A bid shall not be considered unless one of the allowed forms of bidder’s security is enclosed with it.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: The Bidder may withdraw its bid at any time prior to the date and hour set for opening of bids upon presentation of a written request to the Public Works Director/City Engineer at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California 93013, signed by an authorized representative of the Bidder or by the person filing the bid.

BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The Bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of bid opening.

CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE CLASSIFI-

CATION: In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City of Carpinteria has determined that the Bidder shall possess a Class A- General Engineering Contractor license in good standing, issued by the Contractors State License Board, at the time the contract is awarded. Failure to possess the specified license will render the bid as non-responsive and will act as a bar to award of the contract to any bidder not possessing such license at the time the contract is awarded.

This project requires payment of State of California prevailing rates of wages for Santa Barbara County. The Contractor must post copies of the prevailing schedule at each job site. Copies of these rates of wages are available from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit, Telephone No. (415) 703-4774. The website for this agency is currently located at www. dir.ca.gov.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of § 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to § 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by § 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by §§ 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to § 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of § 16100 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, which require the contractor to keep accurate records of Work performed as provided in Labor Code § 1812, to allow the City of Carpinteria to inspect Contractor’s certified payroll records pursuant to Labor Code §§ 1776 and 16400(e) of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, and to comply with all requirements imposed by law. All certified payroll records shall be submitted at least bi-weekly to the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ dlsePublicWorks.html. The Contractor shall register at the website to submit certified payroll records. The City of Carpinteria reserves the right to withhold progress payments until all proper certified payroll records have been entered and verified. The Contractor shall be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

The City of Carpinteria hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business

enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder.

In accordance with Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, the Contractor will have the option of posting securities of equal or greater value in lieu of a cash retention.

All questions relating to interpretation of the Contract Documents must be submitted in writing at least four (4) days before the bid deadline. Questions submitted after this time will not be responded to. Questions may be sent via electronic mail, facsimile, or mail to the attention of the Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California 93013, (805) 684-5304 Facsimile, johni@ carpinteriaca.gov.

OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The City of Carpinteria reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, and to make awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as it may best serve the interest of the City of Carpinteria.

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk

Publish: March 30, April 6, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF ERIKA GARCIA ARRENDONDO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 23CV00469

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: ERIKA GARCIA ARRENDONDO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: MARCO FABIAN VASQUEZ ARREDONDO

Proposed name: MARCO FABIAN GARCIA ARREDONDO

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 APRIL 12, 2023 at 10:00 am, Dept: 3, 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 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 03/01/2023 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 03/01/2023. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as KBS BUILDING at 1130 MARK AVENUE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): (1) EAST VALLEY SERVICES INC. II GP OF PETER KAUFMAN FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP II at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE (2) R&M MARK AVENUE LLC at 4581 VIA BENDITA SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 (3) SCOBY

FAMILY ENTERPRISES, LLC at 1470

EAST VALLEY ROAD #5607, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. This business is conducted by a Joint Venture. This statement was filed with the County 03/08/2023. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: PETER KAUFMAN, PRESIDENT, EAST VALLEY SERVICES, INC II. 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) FBN2023-0000778.

ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 03/15/2023. The registrant began transacting business on N/A.

Signed: LEONARDO LEON CARDENAS, 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) FBN2023-0000716.

Publish: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as HC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC at 3950 VIA REAL SPACE 265 CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): HC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County 02/22/2023. The registrant began transacting business on June 22, 2022.

Signed: HUGO CARRILLO, MANAGER. 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) FBN2023-0000462.

Publish: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SHOP WITCHY BABY at 5425 CARPINTERIA, 442 CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): SONJIA A POLANCO at 1260 FRANCISCAN CT UNIT 3, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 03/23/2023. The registrant began transacting business on March 22, 2023. Signed: SONJIA POLANCO. 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 ClerkRecorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000798

Publish: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as PEE BEE & JAYS at 1007 CASITAS PASS RD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): REVA & MARIO INC. at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 03/08/2023. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: ROMARIO MIEDAA, PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code).

I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County ClerkRecorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000614.

Publish: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as HUGS FOR CUBS at 4299 CARPINTERIA AVENUE, SUITE 201, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): SANTA BARBARA FORESTERS at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was

filed with the County 03/30/2023. The registrant began transacting business on March 15, 2004. Signed: BILL PINTARD, PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000855.

Publish: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as PRAYRIEHEART at 500 MAPLE STREET, STE 3, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): EMELIE M NORDHOLM at 160 HOLLY AVE, APT 6, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed

CLASSIFIED

PIANO LESSONS

STUDIO OF MUSIC is currently teaching in-person lessons. Call now to arrange a time. 805-453-3481

Horticulturist & Fine Gardener seeking employment from Montecito to Ojai. My specialty is organic vegetable and flower gardens. Résumé sent by request. Excellent local references. Call or text Rose at 805-565-3006

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

The Carpinteria Community Church (CCC) Operations Director is responsible for ensuring administrative and project support for CCC and the Pastor. This is an important role that will help bring continuity and care to CCC and its mission. This is an onsite, parttime role that requires professional experience. Apply at CarpinteriaCommunityChurch. org, under the “About Us” tab.

EXTRA SPACE STORAGE will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6250 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013 on April 25th at 10am

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Publish: April 6, 13, 2023

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THROWBACK

Mike Purpus and the rise and (mostly) fall of surfing localism

BY VINCE BURNS

A short piece, “The Vibe Tribe,” begins like this: “As I ran over the rocks cutting my feet, five Santa Barbara guys were right behind me running after me with their spears.”

In this fictional satire of out-of-control surfing localism in the 1970s, a wavestarved every surfer weighs which beach to surf, knowing that being spotted as an outsider by the locals could endanger his health. In the end, our protagonist opts for Rincon Point, attaching Santa Barbara license-plate holders and donning a longhair wig which he hopes will let him pass for a local. All goes well until the wig falls off. Mayhem ensues, and our terrified hero makes a dash for his car. In the end he escapes – minus his board, with a modest wound from a spear thrown from one of the “Rincon tribe.”

We unearthed this fictional short about the dark days of localism from a 50-year-old issue of Surfing (Feb. 1972). Adding to the story’s attraction, surf legend and bona fide character Mike Purpus penned it. We caught up with Mike last week to ask about this longago piece and his memories of Rincon Point. Before we get to that, about Mike. Purpus (b. 1948) grew up in Hermosa Beach, rose to surfing prominence in the late 1960s, and was a perennial finalist at the US Surfing Championships from 1967 to the mid 1970s. Encyclopedia of Surfing publisher Matt Warshaw calls Purpus one of surfing’s most colorful and flamboyant characters who provided a more edgy and practical foil to the overly soulful and earnest 1970s. To illustrate the point, Warshaw quotes Purpus: “People say I have as much soul as a go-ahead (a flip flop). But I found out long ago that all the soul in the world can’t buy me breakfast.”

Mike’s surfing achievements go way beyond a massive haul of trophy hardware. A sampling: Warshaw calls him “the West Coast’s most progressive and entertaining surfer of the 1970s.” Purpus had a trademark 360-degree wave maneuver, a host of other tricks, and made appearances in all the major surf flix of the day, including Five Summer Stories (1972). Taken all together, Mike was almost certainly California’s most famous surfer of his day. And then there’s Mike’s extracurricular non-surfing firsts: a nude photoshoot in Playgirl (1974), multiple appearances on The Dating Game, and a famous sans swim trunks photo in Surfing’s comedy issue of 1974. The insert

lampooned both teeny-bopper magazines and the Playgirl photos – a double satire. Needless to say, it was a big seller. Only in the 1970s, right?

In his anti-localism Surfing piece, Purpus described a prelapsarian period before surfing’s fall: “There was once a time that I could surf anywhere. I could get good waves, my friends could get good waves, and everybody could have a good time together. We could share waves with the locals and the locals could share waves with us.”

But this paradise was lost as “the locals changed, getting bummed and not sharing anymore, turning instead to violence.” In the lingo of the day: waves were being bogarted, and Woodstock had morphed into Altamont.

Explanations for surfing’s fall from grace are many: the explosion of the sport in the post-Gidget era, ongoing commercialization, competitions, and the rise of pro surfing. Or maybe it had something to do with Malibu. Had Miki Dora inadvertently unleashed localism by shoving everyone and anyone off their boards for daring to share “his” waves? We’ll never know for sure.

We do know the context to Mike’s “Vibe Tribe” piece; it accompanied a separate article by Purpus about real-life localism he and buddies experienced in Oregon. This article (“Oregon: Love It or Leave It”) described how the road-tripping Purpus crew’s autos were vandalized, and tires deflated as they surfed Seaside. As has happened to generations of Californians in the Beaver State since, their non-local license plates blew the group’s cover. Mike’s article didn’t pull any punches, and it was evidently decided at Surfing that the “Vibe Tribe” fiction-cum-editorial would drive the point home. In Mike’s words, the purpose of the piece was “to wake everybody up” to the horrors of aggressive localism. Since “everyone loves Rincon,” the prospect of it becoming an active front in the turf wars was sobering. The piece definitely got attention and stirred emotions, since the next issue brimmed with letters to the editor for and again localism.

As far as Rincon and Purpus: Purpus says he himself never experienced any serious real-life aggressive localism at Rincon, enjoying the surf there with friends like Bob McTavish, Mike Doyle, and other names featured in these pages. Mike does, however, remember surfing Rincon at a very tender age (perhaps 14) and being punched in the face during a tussle for a wave by a monster of a man nicknamed “The Enforcer.” But since the Enforcer himself was from down south like Mike, this wasn’t localism per se! Just all part of paying dues.

Before leaving the localism topic, we checked with knowledgeable longtime Rincon observers. Bill “Blinky” Hubina of the Ventura Surf Shop sees localism as part-and-parcel of the shortboard revolution of the late 1960s. Marc Andreini traces it to aggressive twenty-something hardcores armed with their shortboards and testosterone fighting over waves at every premier break, especially as the longboard decline reduced the number of recreational surfers. Don Balch agrees: a “my waves, my beach” crowd enforced localism, especially at a few notorious locales. Explaining the eventual decline of hyper-localism, both Andreini and Balch point to the inevitable aging out of the enforcers. And as the lineup got multigenerational (sometimes with three generations surfing together), no one was in the mood for blood in the water or slashed tires. Still, holdouts remained, especially at a few well-known locations. We’ll give the last word to Purpus. “I never got hassled at Rincon and I surfed Rincon a bunch. In my mind, Rincon is tied with Jeffries Bay for the most beautiful wave.” Indeed, it is. Thank you, Mike.

The great Mike Purpus suffered a heart attack earlier this year but is now easing back into surfing and pestering his doctors for the go-ahead for bigger waves. Let’s all wish Mike a complete recovery. Vince and Stephen Bates have written a photographic history of Rincon Point: https://www.amazon.com/ dp/1467108707. It is available online or via many local venues. If you have stories about localism and turf wars at Rincon or other aspects of the Queen of the Coast’s surf history, get in touch with Vince at vinceburns805@ gmail.com.

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And as the surfing lineup got multigenerational – sometimes with three generations surfing together–no one was in the mood for blood in the water or slashed tires. Still, holdouts remained, especially at a few well-known locations.

Mike Purpus’s “Vibe Tribe,” a fictional article about localism at Rincon, made the February 1972 issue of Surfing magazine.

BRENT LIEBERMAN PHOTO

Mike Purpus surfs Rincon Point circa 1967 or 1968, as photographed by Brent Lieberman.

Carpinteria track & field athletes break personal records

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Several Warriors track and field athletes set new personal records in Carpinteria’s latest three-team meet on a sunny Wednesday afternoon last week at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium.

While Cate took first place in the boys competition with an overall team score of 67, and Foothill Tech grabbed the top spot in the girls team competition with 78 points, the Warriors were able to improve in their individual performances, with three Carpinteria girls taking victories with new personal bests.

In the girls 100-meter hurdles, junior Lela Roberts took first place with a new personal record of 17.78 seconds. In the triple jump, sophomore Averi Alexander grabbed the top spot with a new career best leap of 32’10.75’’. And in the discus, junior Danna Mora won the event with a personal record of 86’11’’ – nearly three feet farther than the second-place toss of 84’.

For the boys events, Carpinteria senior Israel Samaguey took the only individual win for the Warriors with a new personal record of 9’ in the pole vault. Senior Chris Ceja set a new personal record with a second-place finish of 54.88 in the 400

meter; senior Erick Trejo also set a personal record with a 19.74 in the boys 110 hurdles – just .04 behind the first-place finisher, Carlo Kim, from Cate.

Despite the team loss, and several athletes not being available due to spring break, Carpinteria coach Van Latham said the three-team meet was a great chance for the team’s younger athletes to get some experience.

“It was a great meet for the Warrior athletes who stayed in town for spring break,” Latham said. “They gained valuable experience against some quality athletes from both Cate and Foothill Tech.”

Freshman Josiah Gonzales set a personal record in the boys frosh/soph 100-meter sprint; sophomores Ignacio Maya-Prado and Micah Gonzales both set personal records in the frosh/ soph 200 meters; and at least a dozen other Warriors set new records among all events (varsity, junior varsity, and frosh/soph).

Carpinteria will return to Citrus Coast League competition on Thursday with a meet at Nordhoff High School.

Senior Chris Ceja set a new personal record with 54.88s in the boys 400 meters.

Junior Lela Roberts took the top spot in the girls 100 hurdles with a personal record of 17.78s.

Cesar Campuzano crosses the finish line in the boys 100 meters.

Mika Mullikin clears the hurdles to take third place in the 300-meter race.

Erick Trejo, center, took second place in the boys 110 hurdles with a new personal best of 19.74s.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Carpinteria coach Pat Cooney. “It doesn’t matter how hard we try to stay prepared and practice at a high level, playing one game in two weeks is not a good formula for staying sharp.”

Cooney said that the Warriors will be hitting a stretch of the season that will test the team’s “legs, arms and baseball brains,” but that the “good news is that there are a whole bunch of opportunities coming up” in the rest of the season’s schedule.

Carpinteria is now 5-4 overall, and 4-4 in the Citrus Coast League with two more games against Nordhoff scheduled in the next week.

CIF officially approves high school girls flag football

Thursday, March 14

Warriors fall to Cate in Battle of the 192

Carpinteria boys volleyball dropped a crosstown rivalry game against Cate, 3-1, giving the Rams their first win of the season. Both Cate (1-8) and Carpinteria (1-12) have only one win on the season.

Heading into the rivalry matchup, Carpinteria had just picked up its first win of the year with a 3-0 sweep over Citrus Coast League opponent Fillmore.

After the loss against Cate, the Warriors headed to a weekend tournament in Ventura, where Carpinteria had a packed schedule with five games over two days.

On Friday, March 31, the Warriors lost three straight games against Buena, Hueneme and Pacifica, all with a score of two sets to none. The next day, Carpinteria lost back-to-back matches to Nordhoff and Ventura, by the same score of 2-0.

Carpinteria is now 1-12 overall, and 1-2 in the Citrus Coast League heading into the final three weeks of the season, with six matches remaining.

Carpinteria softball explodes for 15 runs

After taking a big loss to Santa Paula and adjusting to a few schedule changes due to recent weather, Carpinteria softball got back on track with a dominant Citrus Coast League win on the road at Malibu, 15-1.

Junior pitcher Ashlee Mora was pivotal in the win, starting off in the circle for the Warriors and throwing two innings with zero hits and zero runs, and then exploding in the batter’s box with four hits in four attempts at bat. Mora singled in the first inning, doubled in the second inning, and finished with two more singles in the third and fifth innings.

At least five Warriors drove in runs in the victory, with Mora, Alexiana Jaimes, Amarisse Camargo, Natalie Vilchez and Cassandra Vergara all contributing with their bats. Carpinteria finished with 14 hits in total, with five players finishing the game with multiple hits.

In the field, the Warriors were perfect, without a single error in the game.

After two perfect innings from Mora, senior Renata Martinez took over for two scoreless innings of her own, striking out four batters and only allowing one hit. Vilchez came in to seal the win in the final stretch and earned the save by striking out the final two hitters – allowing zero earned runs or hits in her first time pitching since her freshman year.

“Our pitchers did a really good job today, they have been working really hard and it’s showing,” said Carpinteria coach Matt Mora. “Natalie did a really good job considering it has been four years since she last pitched in a game… All three pitchers did a great job today.”

Carpinteria is now 3-10-1 overall, and 3-5 in the Citrus Coast League with nine league games remaining in the season.

Warriors drop make-up game against Nordhoff

Carpinteria and Nordhoff were forced to postpone their scheduled baseball matchup twice this season due to rain, but the teams finally met up last week in Ojai, where despite a strong offensive output for the Warriors, the Rangers were able to hold on for the victory 11-7.

Warriors righthander Shane Goodmanson got the start for Carpinteria but suffered the loss after giving up 11 runs on 12 hits, with two walks and five strikeouts in five innings pitched. Reliever Beto Martinez contributed with one scoreless inning in the loss.

Carpinteria scored seven runs, led by two hits, a run and an RBI from senior Erich Goebel. Junior outfielder Isaac Flores added two hits and run of his own, while junior Talon Trumble knocked in two RBIs off one hit.

In the fourth inning, Carpinteria took the lead 7-6 when catcher Diego Nieves brought in the go-ahead run with a single, but Nordhoff responded with five unanswered runs over the next two innings to take the win 11-7.

“We haven’t played in 10 days and had not played in four days before that,” said

The CIF passed a proposal to add girls flag football as an official high-school sport, and the conference is working on the early steps to get schools started as soon as August 2023.

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.

Assistant Commissioner Kristine Palle was announced as the administrator in charge of Girls Flag Football. She will begin forming the CIF Southern Section divisions over the next few weeks.

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

The CIF is aiming to begin the first season on Aug. 18, 2023, lasting through Oct. 28, with up to 28 games per school during the regular season.

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

After a list of participating schools is collected, the CIF will determine if there are enough teams for a Southern Section Championship in 2023. According to CIF bylaws, at least 20% of teams in the region must compete, and it is unlikely that the CIF will meet that threshold until 2024. In its place, there will likely be an end-of-season “culminating tournament” in 2023.

Friday, March 15

CVCC Lunch & Learn, noon-1 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 684-5479 x10.

The Peace Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave.

The girls flag football playing rules are now available at cifss.org, and the Girls Flag Football Coaches Advisory Committee is welcoming any recommendations through email at kristinep@cifss.org.

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

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Saturday, March 16

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

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

ON DECK

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

Thursday, April 6

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

*Carpinteria Boys Tennis vs Nordhoff, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, March 18

*Carpinteria Softball vs Nordhoff, 3:30 p.m.

*Carpinteria Swimming vs Newbury Park, 3:30 p.m.

Carpinteria Track & Field at Nordhoff, 3:30 p.m.

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

Carpinteria Boys Volleyball at Channel Islands, 6 p.m.

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

Friday, April 7

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

Carpinteria Baseball at Nordhoff, 3:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery (Hurts, Hangups, Addictions), 6 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill rd., 684-3353

Saturday, April 8

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

Carpinteria Track & Field at Arcadia Invitational, 10 a.m.

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

*Denotes Home Game

Tuesday, March 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, March 20

Morning Rotary meeting with Cyndi Macias, The Gym Next Door, 7-8 a.m., Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito rd., $10

Meditation, 10:30-noon, Carpinteria Woman’s club, 1059 Vallecito rd., 847-208-6520

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

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

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.

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”

855 At the Arts Gallery, 855 linden Ave., 684-7789

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

Angel Zamora, left, clashes with Cate’s front line during the Battle of the 192.

STEAM panel closes out Women’s History Month

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

The Women Making Change Committee closed out Women’s History Month with a final STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics – panel at the Alcazar Theatre on Friday, March 31. Several panelists, all working in STEAM fields, were invited to speak about their endeavors and encourage younger generations to get into the

STEAM fields; members of the Carpinteria High School robotics team also brought their robot to show off to the attendees and panelists.

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Friday’s STEAM panel members, from left, Camila Vargas, Mary Lopez-Isidro, Dr. Robin Gos, Francesca Towers and Dr. Gerardo Aldana speak to attendees, moderated by Dr. Amber Kaplan, right.

Carpinteria High School robotics team members Paola Torres, left, and Evelyn Calkins, right, run their robots up and down the Alcazar Theatre aisles.

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Alexandra Phillips, left, explains her #WomenDoingScience research to Dr. Gerardo Aldana, right.