Coastal View News • June 6, 2024

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Volunteers needed for Senior Nutrition Program

The Senior Nutrition Program, which offers no-cost luncheons to Carpinteria seniors, is in need of volunteers, the program’s Site Coordinator Angela Paez told CVN. Paez said the program needs two volunteers to help at least one day a week in serving, set-up and prep roles; volunteers should be internet savvy and be able to sign up on the program’s website. Those interested should reach out to Paez at carpsnp@ gmail.com or (805) 284-8000.

Luncheons are held Monday through Friday at Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., at 12:15 p.m. Volunteer hours are between 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays.

New nonprofit boosts Santa Monica Creek Trail revitalization

Carpinteria’s Ray Kolbe has dedicated the last seven years of his life to the Santa Monica Creek Trail, putting in hours of time and effort to restore native vegetation in the area. He’s also gained a significant following, as Carpinterians regularly join him along the trail on the second Saturday of each month to clean up and plant native species.

Now, Kolbe and a board of directors have moved to formalize that yearslong effort, launching the Pollinator Habitat Project nonprofit. The board of directors – with Ray Kolbe as president, Donna Grubisic as vice president, David McArthur as treasurer, Peter Dugré as secretary, and Jessica Kolbe, Elizabeth Weber and Dorrie McArthur as members at large – seeks to plant California native plants for pollinators, according to a press release sent out last week.

The Pollinator Habitat Project is dedicated to planting California native plants for pollinators, such as these bees recently photographed along the trail.

“Our philosophy is that every butterfly and flower is important, so we want to do our part to regenerate even these microecosystems, little forgotten spaces at the edges of development, where restoration of native plants encourages natural pollinators to reclaim lost territory and thrive,” Kolbe said.

The nonprofit will continue to focus on the Santa Monica Creek Trail while pursuing grants and private funding for its mission. Kolbe also said that the Santa Monica Creek Trail restoration is “nearing completion,” and that the group will look for other zones in Carpinteria that could use some help.

“We have the great experience of having worked with the municipality, sourced plants and mulch, and put a volunteer force into action to get the work done. We hope to also spread awareness and plant the seed in others who see value in the work and want to start their own projects,” he said.

See more online at pollinatorhabitatproject.org.

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From left: Senior Nutrition Program workers Angela P., Delfina R., Sandy R., Michele L., Edward R., Gordon B. and Alfonso G.

In June there are films, concerts, panel discussions, education classes and more. The City of Carpinteria is kindly sponsoring three events so everyone can attend at no cost: • Twice Lost with a panel discussion with local filmmakers and social issues, • Mean Girls movie and discussions on bullying, • Human trafficking with a survivor and what’s happening in Santa Barbara County. For more information and to book tickets: www.thealcazar.org

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DATE OF HEARING: June 17, 2024

HEARING BEGINS: 9:00 A.M.

PLACE: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING ROOM 123 E. ANAPAMU STREET, RM. 17 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Zoning Administrator provides in-person participation as well as virtual participation until further notice.

The following methods of participation are available to the public.

1. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:

• Distribution to the Zoning Administrator - Submit your comment via email prior to 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the Zoning Administrator hearing. Please submit your comment to the Secretary at martinj@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.

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

• Attend the Meeting by Zoom Webinar - Individuals wishing to provide public comment during the Zoning Administrator meeting can do so via Zoom webinar by clicking the below link to register in advance. Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar.

When: June 17, 2024 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Zoning Administrator 6/17/2024 https://countyofsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2zAMYHKKRFOlng-ojrcUpw OR PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 893 2491 4670

The Zoning Administrator will accept written comments and interested persons may appear to support or oppose the proposal. If written comments are filed, three (3) copies should be provided. Comments should be filed with or mailed to Planning and Development, Attn: Hearing Support, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Continuances will not be granted unless there are exceptional circumstances. This matter may be dropped from the agenda unless the applicant is present and ready to proceed on the date set herein.

Please be advised that the Zoning Administrator’s decisions made under the authority of Chapter 35 & 21 of the Santa Barbara County Code may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or any aggrieved person adversely affected by such decision. An appeal, which shall be in writing, and accompanying fee shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department Zoning and Permit Information Counter located at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, CA, within the 10 calendar days following the date of the action by the Zoning Administrator. There is a $669.06 fee for both non-applicants and owner/applicant appeals to the Planning Commission. A fee will not be charged if the development which is the subject of the appeal is defined as development that may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 30603(a).

If you challenge the project 20CDH-00000-00022, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Zoning Administrator prior to the public hearing.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a disability-related modification or accommodation or are exempt from applicable Health Officer Orders, including auxiliary aids or services such as sound enhancement equipment or an American Sign Language interpreter, to participate in this hearing, please contact Hearing Support Staff at 805-568-2000. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements. If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the hearing telephonically or electronically, please contact Hearing Support Staff at 805-568-2000.

PLSB, LLC New Single-Family Dwelling

1. 20CDH-00000-00022 & Accessory Structures Toro Canyon 23CUP-00001, 23NGD-00007

Katie Nall, Planner (805) 884-8050

Hearing on the request of PLSB, LLC to consider Case Nos. 20CDH-00000-00022 for a Coastal Development Permit in compliance with Section 35-169 of Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance, on property zoned 8-R-1 to allow the demolition of the existing structures onsite, and allow for the construction of a new residence and detached accessory structures;

• as well as for a Minor Conditional Use Permit, Case No. 23CUP-00001, allowing construction of a greenhouse in compliance with Section 35-71.5 of the Coastal Land Use and Development Code, on property zoned 8-R-1;

• and to adopt the Negative Declaration (23NGD-00007) pursuant to the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. As a result of this project, significant but mitigable effects on the environment are anticipated in the following categories: Aesthetic/visual Resources, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geologic Processes, and Water Resources/Flooding.

The ND and all documents may be reviewed at the Planning and Development Department, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The ND is also available for review at the Central Branch of the City of Santa Barbara Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The ND is included as Attachment C. The application involves AP No. 005-400-041, located at 3393 Padaro Lane, in the Toro Canyon Community Plan area, First Supervisorial District.

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Giovanni’s will host a Pizza Social on June 10 at its new 5205 Carpinteria Ave. location.

Giovanni’s Pizza Social: June 10

Giovanni’s will host a mini opening party on June 10, inviting community members to check out the business’ new 5205 Carpinteria Ave. spot.

Giovanni’s – which has been open in Carpinteria since 1987, and owned by Shawn Noormand since 1997 – moved down Carpinteria Avenue to the former Fosters Freeze location earlier this year after its lease ended. The 5205 Carpinteria Ave. building was previously occupied by The Good Plow, which closed Feb. 11.

Board members of the Carpinteria Community Association (CCA) will also be present for a meet and greet. For more information about the CCA, reach out to board member Gary Dobbins at (805) 448-4771.

Locals plan weed day at Salt Marsh

In recognition of California Invasives Awareness Week – held June 1–8 – Carpinterians will gather for a weed day at the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Part on Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to noon.

Organizer Andrea Adams-Mordan told CVN that the Carpinteria Weed Warriors will have some tools available, but that interested participants should bring their own if possible; volunteers should also wear gloves, closed shoes with long pants and sun protection. The group will meet at the entrance closest to the beach.

AIDS/LifeCycle Bicycle Ride to pass through Carpinteria June 7

AIDS/LifeCycle began its 2024 ride in San Francisco on June 2 and is scheduled to reach Carpinteria, south Santa Barbara County and Ventura County by the end of the week on June 7.

Cyclists participating in the AIDS/LifeCycle Central Coast journey 545 miles in seven days to raise awareness and work towards ending stigmas around HIV and AIDS.

The route will travel through six locations and four counties – Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara – along the California Central Coast. Cyclists will use the state highway system between the daylight hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The cyclists will use State Route 1 on Thursday, June 6 to head toward Riverbend Park in Lompoc. On Friday, June 7, riders will travel on a portion of the southbound U.S. Highway 101 to end their journey at San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura County.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will monitor the route to help maintain safety for motorists, cyclists and any accompanying vehicles. Caltrans requested that the cyclists follow a single file to flow with traffic. Drivers should beware of the expected highway conditions during the event.

“Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones,” Caltrans said in a press release sent out May 28.

For traffic updates call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at (805) 549-3318. For more information about the AIDS/LifeCycle ride visit aidslifecycle.org.

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ARB hears proposed renovations for Carpinteria’s historic The Palms

Plans include adding a rooftop bar and dining, market and banquet areas

BY JUN STARKEY

Renovation plans for Carpinteria’s beloved The Palms – which includes plans to restore the historic Carpinteria restaurant – were reviewed at the Carpinteria Architectural Review Board’s (ARB) May 30 meeting.

The plans were met with mostly positive responses from both public commenters and board members. “I think it’s really tasteful and really touching and what everyone wants to see,” said ARB member Patrick O’Connor.

A conceptual review allows the applicant to receive feedback from the ARB and make adjustments before moving forward to other governing bodies, Principal Planner Brian Banks, who presented the staff report on the project, reminded the public. The board did not make any decisions regarding the project during its May 30 meeting.

“The primary goal is, really, to return The Palms to its original use,” Perez said. “Even back a hundred years when it was built, there was a restaurant component, and for the last, I don’t know, 70 years, it’s been functioning as a restaurant, and so we want to bring back that family space back to serve the community.”

Darrell Becker of Becker Studios, the lead architect for the project, spoke briefly about the history of The Palms, and said the developers decided to include the rooftop dining element after seeing the view from the roof.

“The primary goal is, really, to return The Palms to its original use.”

– Principal Planner

Laurel Perez

“There’s nowhere else in Carpinteria that you can get that vantage point, it’s the only building that’s this tall,” Becker said.

“In this case, it’s probably a good idea to get a high level read from your board,” Banks said.

The renovations would include modifying the exterior and interior of the building, with a restaurant, market and café/retail area on the ground floor; a banquet/event space on the second fl oor; and a bar and dining area on the roof.

The building would also have an area for takeout meals when the dining area is closed.

The rooftop would be converted to a partially covered rooftop dining area, with a bar, an open terrace dining area, restrooms and stair and elevator access. The overall height of the building, with the elevator tower, would be about 36 feet and 10 inches – an 11-foot increase to the building’s height. Excluding the elevator tower, the renovations would bring the building’s height up to 31 feet.

The renovations would include the addition of about 800 square feet of outdoor, covered patio dining along Linden Avenue; and the removal of staircases on the west and south sides of the building, to be replaced with a new staircase and a six-foot-tall fence, and a landscape planter, respectively.

There would be no major changes to parking; the developers plan to maintain the nine onsite spaces and improve accessibility in the building’s alley.

According to the staff report, because the elevator tower is considered an architectural feature, it would not be considered a violation of the height limit. However, the proposed trellis on the roof is not considered an architectural feature, and would need approval to exceed the city of Carpinteria’s height limit.

A Phase 2 report concluded that the project is consistent with Carpinteria’s historic preservation policies and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Banks said.

Laurel Perez, principal planner with Suzanne Elledge Planning & Permitting Services, Inc. (SEPPS) Land Use Consulting, spoke on behalf of the project. Perez told board members that the intention is to restore the architectural integrity of the building, improve the pedestrian activity on Linden Avenue, increase the onsite landscaping and provide a casual family dining experience.

On the roof, Becker said, patrons would see the mountains and farmlands behind Carpinteria – as far out as the Santa Barbara Harbor. Becker said the rooftop element was made as small as possible, with a slight setback from the front of the restaurant for safety and to maintain the historic view of the front of the building.

“We think that what we’re proposing does make a lot of sense,” Becker said. “It’s been done very intentionally and with the most amount of respect to the building that exists.”

Elisa Read Pappaterra with Studio Pappaterra, head of landscaping for the project, said to honor the facade of The Palms, new palm trees will be planted around the building, specifi cally Guadalupe, Cabbage and California Fan Palm trees.

Other plants will include Mexican Grass trees, Coast Sunfl owers, California Buckwheat and Poppies and Yarrow.

Carpinteria business owner Ben Scarry spoke during public comment, saying he appreciated the applicant’s eff orts to keep the project locally focused. Another speaker, Doug Grant, said he has fond memories of visiting The Palms when he was younger, and was very disappointed when he heard it closed.

“If we can bring The Palms back with its old charm with some cool amenities… I’m all over it,” Grant said.

During board comments, O’Connor noted that a restaurant, compared to a hotel, feels more catered to locals while also serving tourists and visitors. He also suggested erecting story poles to give locals an idea of how large the project would be, which other board members agreed was a good idea.

Board chair Brad Stein said he liked the project’s plan for the front of the restaurant, with outdoor covered dining facing Linden Avenue as well as the proposed market. He also suggested, after concerns were brought forward by board members, that developers include preventative measures for smoking in the rooftop area, such as an alarm on the back door exit, or a sign indicating it is for emergencies only.

“It’s gonna come back and be something special,” Stein said.

The board ultimately decided not to hold a joint meeting between the ARB, the Carpinteria City Council and the Carpinteria Planning Commission, as originally planned, and instead decided to let the project move forward in the review process.

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Proposed renovations to The Palms would include a rooftop dining area, a bar and a trellis, as illustrated from a bird’s eye view.

The proposed renovation to The Palms restaurant would include a covered outdoor dining area, illustrated above, that would face Linden Avenue.

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C o u n t y o f S a n t a B a r b a r a PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE AN EMERGENCY PERMIT 24EMP-00009

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

At this time it is not known when the pending approval may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project including the date the Emergency Permit is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, please contact Kylie Sanchez at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, by email at sanchezk@countyofsb.org or by phone at (805)568-2507

PROJECT NAME: 2560 LILLIE LLC EMERGENCY PERMIT

PROJECT ADDRESS: 2560 LILLIE AVE.., SUMMERLAND, CA 93067

1ST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT

CASE NUMBER: 24EMP-00009; APPLICATION FILED: 05/21/2024

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 005-204-012, 005-204-018; ZONING: C-1; APPLICANT: JOSHUA

RABINOWITZ; OWNER: 2560 LILLIE LLC

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project is for the repair of an existing, failing retaining wall. The existing retaining wall is approximately 9.5 feet tall. The top portion of the existing retaining wall will be removed and the remaining portion of the retaining wall will be approximately 5.4 feet tall. Grading for the project will include approximately 15 cubic yards of cut to adjust the finished grade to allow the removal of the top of the wall. If the wall fails, it threatens to damage an SCE power pole that is located in the right -of-way directly in front of the wall and supplies power to Summerland and the offshore oil platforms in the Santa Barbara Channel. No trees are proposed for removal. The parcel will continue to be served by the Montecito Water District, the Summerland Sanitary District, and the Carpinteria -Summerland Fire Protection District. Access will continue to be provided off of Lillie Avenue. The property is a 0.55-acre parcel zone C-1 (Limited Commercial) and shown as Assessor’s Parcel Number 005-204-012, located at 2560 Lillie Avenue in the Summerland Community Plan Area, First Supervisorial District.

APPEALS: The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve this Emergency Permit is final and is not subject to appeal.

Although the decision on this Emergency Permit is not subject to appeal, you are encouraged to contact Kylie Sanchez if you have any comments regarding this project and for information regarding any subsequent permit applications that may be required to be filed following the approval of this Emergency Permit.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://ca-santabarbaracounty.civicplus.pro/1496/Permit-Application-Status-Lookup

Monika was born in Rorschach, Switzerland, but moved to Santa Barbara with her mother, Gertrud Amacher, in 1958 at the age of 11. She attended Roosevelt Elementary and La Colina and Santa Barbara junior highs and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1965. She attended Santa Barbara City College and UC Santa Barbara before working at Metropolitan Theatres, where she met her future husband, Jim. After marriage, they lived in Carpinteria, California where she worked as a teller at Santa Barbara Bank & Trust for 12 years.

After having a bad experience when purchasing a home in Santa Barbara, she decided to become a real estate agent. After working for several brokers in Santa Barbara, Monika decided to get her own broker’s license and opened American Dream Properties of S.B. along with partner David Back. Her husband Jim also joined the real estate venture as CFO after retiring from Metropolitan Theatres.

Monika was a firm believer in owning property being the American Dream and helped many families in Santa Barbara achieve that goal. She loved being able to hand first-time buyers the keys to their home.

Her husband Jim passed away in 2002 after a long bout with cancer, and she started traveling. She visited many places; among her favorites were the Getty Museum, the Grand Canyon (the Skywalk being a highlight of her trip there), Australia, New Zealand, Guatemala and family visits to Switzerland.

She is also survived by her brother Hanspeter Rubi; nephew Thomas, his wife Katrin and their son Marlon; nephew Andreas Rubi; and niece Regula Rubi, her husband Ernst and their children Timo and Mona. All reside in Switzerland. Monika is also survived by her partner, David Back.

A special recognition from the family to Barbara Clayton, who joined American Dream Properties of S.B. and helped grow the company to the successful, premier business it is today. In addition to Barbara, Griselda Madrigal and Yukiko Gonzalez help keep American Dream Properties of S.B. running smoothly and efficiently. They have all gone above and beyond over the last few years.

Thank you to the staff and doctors at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, with a special recognition to the nursing staff on Wood-Claeyssens first floor, especially nurses Kari Cortez and Ana Amparan. Appreciation to Ridley Tree Cancer Center and Dr. Mukul Gupta. Monika’s family would like to show special gratitude to Dr. Jeffrey Sager, her personal physician who was always available and generous with his time.

Services will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel, 15 East Sola St., followed by an interment at Calvary Cemetery.

May 26, 2024, at the age of 86. Born and raised in Jalisco, Mexico, she later moved to Carpinteria with her husband and children, where she resided until her journey to heaven. She was known for her leisurely walks around town, her active involvement at St. Joseph Church and her time helping her sons at Taco Grande.

She is survived by her 11 children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A beloved mother, grandmother and friend to all, we will miss you dearly, Mama Amalia.

The rosary in her honor will be held on June 10 at 6 p.m. The funeral is scheduled for June 11 at 10 a.m. Both the rosary and the funeral will be held at St. Joseph Church, 1532 Linden Ave., Carpinteria.

Amalia Flores 02/28/1938 – 05/26/2024

Amalia Flores peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday,

In response to sentencing of Carpinteria scammer

This is a shame that this keeps happening to our innocent seniors (CVN Vol. 30, No. 37). My mother, who was a lifelong resident of Carpinteria, was a victim of financial elder abuse as well. Unfortunately, the people who took advantage of her were longtime friends who she trusted.

My mother had dementia and when she sold one of her properties her “friends” decided to take her to the bank with her checks from the sale. They closed her longtime bank accounts and started joint accounts with them, telling her they can help her with her accounting. They took over all her finances, changing her mailing address to their home, so she would not receive any bank or investment statements.

In 2017 they took her to a lawyer to have a trust written up making them the trustees and beneficiaries. When she would not sign the trust, they waited a year and took her to a different lawyer to have a new trust written, which she unfortunately signed. All along isolating her, telling her that her family was trying to take her money and her house. Nobody could visit without one of them there. Once we realized what was happening, Adult Protective Services was contacted, and we retained a lawyer. Since they decided to fight for conservatorship we had to fight as well. After the investigation and information was given to the court, we were granted conservatorship and the trust her friends filed was revoked.

I share my story because I want to bring awareness to everyone. Please pay attention to seniors and speak up if you see anything that does not look right. You can make a difference when you speak up and we may be able to save a senior from this horrible abuse.

Julie Quevedo Santa Barbara

Local speaker on protecting coastal zone

Are you concerned about all of the large-scale development projects in our community? Are you wondering why the state housing requirements are forcing cities and counties to rezone property, especially precious agricultural land? Do you question the free reign and new power that developers are allowed to build excessive amounts of market rate homes, disregarding the real need for low-income units? Are you frustrated that the local planning process and the city’s general plan appear obsolete and citizens have no say?

If so, I encourage you to attend the Carpinteria City Council meeting on June 10 at 5:30 p.m. to hear Nils Nehrenheim’s presentation. Nils is currently serving his second term as a Redondo Beach City Council member. He is a public activist, focusing on land use, who co-wrote a successful initiative that was certified by the California Coastal Commission without changes… a first in California history! Nils will speak to the council about the trend in state-wide legislation to remove

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want to hear what you think we should support, where we should make cuts – and, in this challenging budget climate, how to grow that pie so that we can continue serving our beautiful city.”

–– Monica Solorzano Carpinteria City Councilmember

local decision making, including current proposals to take over the well-established joint city/coastal commission control of the Coastal Zone. He will also discuss the constitutional amendment that Our Neighborhood Voices seeks to put on the ballot in 2026 to allow local governments to make land-use and zoning decisions.

It is no coincidence that after accepting tens of millions of dollars in contributions from for-profit developers, Sacramento politicians passed Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10, two damaging laws that removed local control. These same politicians are currently drafting more bills to weaken the Coastal Act and the authority of the Coastal Commission.

If you haven’t done so already, please visit Our Neighborhood Voices website at ourneighborhoodvoices.com to learn more and to get involved!

Leslie Gascoigne Carpinteria

Council speaker to advocate for coastal use

Have you noticed the number of housing developments coming before the city for approval? Most of them are market-rate apartments and they are all being approved, which will benefit the developers, but not the residents or the city. We are being told by the state that we need low-income housing, but where are these units? If a developer does include a few low-income units the state is giving them concessions – like less parking, higher building heights and other bonuses that are inconsistent with our General Plan.

If you care about the future of Carpinteria, attend or tune in on June 10 to the Carpinteria City Council meeting to hear a presentation by Nils Nehrenheim around 5:30 p.m. Nils is serving his second term as a city council member for Redondo Beach. Besides being an activist, primarily in land use issues, he has co-written an initiative that was certified by the California Coastal Commission. Nils is a member of Our Neighborhood Voices (ourneighborhoodvoices.com) which advocates for the return of local control to cities and the California Coastal Commission.

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Nils’ presentation will focus on harmful state laws that remove local decision-making and why local is important. There are many new state laws that affect our city, the county and the California Coastal Commission and their ability to enact the Local Coastal Plan. This directly affects Carpinteria since the entire city of Carpinteria is within the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.

Let’s return decision-making to our elected officials and create cities that will support and encourage public involvement in government.

Join us in person or online and learn more about the constitutional amendment that Our Neighborhood Voices plans to put on the 2026 ballot to allow the return of local decision-making on landuse issues to our coastal governments.

Amrita Salm Carpinteria

Cost of water purification on citizens

Water District General Manager Bob McDonald’s recent article in the CVN (CVN Vol. 30, No. 35) updating us on the progress of the vitally important Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project or CAPP was timely and informative.

My basic understanding of how CAPP will work is that millions of gallons of recycled water normally pumped offshore into the ocean will be sent to an Advanced Water Purification Facility and then injected into our aquifer from an injection well located somewhere on the St. Joseph Church property.

One thing not mentioned was the cost of the project or how we will pay for it. For now, the cost is projected to be over $30 million, but it appears the final tab will be significantly higher. So how will we pay for it? Even with grants the heaviest burden will be with us in the form of higher increases in our future water bill.

But don’t blame the Water District. They are doing all they can to keep the cost of the project and water affordable. The people who should be paying for this are Big Oil. They are the cause of our changing climate because of their lies about burning fossil fuels. They are the cause of the inconsistency of our state water and the unreliability of Lake Cachuma. But in the end we have no one to blame but ourselves. The greedy oil companies kept us addicted to fossil fuels because it was an inconvenience for us to do otherwise. Big Oil has known for decades that burning fossil fuels would gravely harm all living things and poison our planet and they are still denying it. It is inconceivable to me that they could sacrifice their own children and grandchildren for short term profits. Our descendants are going to pay the price for their greed.

Bob Franco Carpinteria

Local grove needs to be tended

Carpinteria is widely known among avocado experts as one of the best places outside the avocado’s homeland to grow avocados. The combination of soils, water and climate are ideal for growing healthy trees and abundant crops. One only needs to drive the back roads of this valley to see beautiful, heavily productive trees. Unfortunately, the orchard at the gateway of the city presents another picture. The orchard, once part of a very prolific grove, was given to the city after Caltrans completed the freeway work in the area. At one time the city had a staff member who was also a professional grower in his own right. That staffer has retired and city staff has zero clue how to care for the property.

Offers of help from professional growers have either been ignored or rebuffed with a statement of “We know what we are doing.” Clearly, they do not. We are faced with a weed-choked eyesore at the gateway to the valley. I am surprised the local fire marshal hasn’t issued a cleanup order. This property has the potential to generate revenue for the city if only someone cared. Obviously, city staff do not. Locals and visitors alike deserve a better first impression of our home.

Rick Shade Carpinteria

City must decide which programs to support

You may have watched or heard about the May 28 Carpinteria City Council meeting where we discussed our contract with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff for our much-appreciated Community Resource Deputy (CRD). The deliberation included difficult conversations around city resources, public expectations and funding priorities. As the meeting concluded, I was struck by the way this item encapsulates the budget challenges ahead.

We will have to make tough decisions at Monday’s meeting. Some of our most valued resources require ongoing subsidies from discretionary funds like the General Fund and Measure X. Our community pool requires annual subsidies of nearly $543,400. With a law enforcement contract totaling $6.5 million in Fiscal Year 2024/25 (43% of the entire budget), pavement costs increasing over 100%, and a variety of services that residents want to retain or expand, we as a community have to work together to understand our budget landscape.

Revenue sources like Measure X support multiple vital resources, like our beloved library, our community services grants program, and the law enforcement contract, but services – and costs – continue to grow. By 2027, the Sheriff’s Office contract alone will have absorbed the totality of Measure X revenues. Meanwhile, our city’s revenues are projected to increase by less than 1% this year. In other words, trying to balance the budget solely through cuts is like trying to preserve a shrinking pie by cutting smaller slices, even as the portion demands keep growing.

On June 10, the council will be faced with many other items just like the CRD position. I encourage you to explore the budget details on the city’s website. We want to hear what you think we should support, where we should make cuts –and, in this challenging budget climate, how to grow that pie so that we can continue serving our beautiful city.

Monica Solorzano Carpinteria City Councilmember

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COMPILED BY JUN STARKEY | COURTESY PHOTOS

Lions celebrate completion of Girls Inc. butterfly garden

The Lions Club of Carpinteria recently completed its service project: the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Butterfly Garden. The groups celebrated at the Boldness, Burgers and Butterflies gathering held at Girls Inc. on Saturday, June 1.

“This project has been an honor to be involved with, as my own daughters have attended Girls Inc. in the past and this garden will continue to help future women leaders for our community to gain a passion for caring about the environment,” Lions Club President David Hayman said.

Many of the materials for the garden were donated by Jason and Marilyn Minteer with Carpinteria Valley Lumber.

“Thank you to Jamie Collins and Tess Ortega from Girls Inc. along with all of the Lion volunteers who helped me make this happen,” he added.

Noon Rotary welcomes two new members

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon recently welcomed two new members to the group: Vera Welty and Debbie Nomura.

Former Rotary District President Wade Nomura conducted the official presentation for Welty and Nomura, Club President Karen Graf told CVN. “The Rotary Club of Carpinteria has grown its membership with an additional 15 new members in the past 12 months,” Graf said.

Noon Rotary hears from investigation specialist

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon recently heard from Chuck Hookstra, chief operating officer of Sintra Group, who spoke about his work in professional investigative services.

The Sintra Group provides investigative services for government, law enforcement, school districts, corporate and private employers, health care agencies and law firms. Hookstra spoke about his work, including what goes into a background check on an individual.

“He also talked about his experience tracking down suspects related to local murder committed over 45 years ago,” said Karen Graf, club president, told CVN.

From left, Lions Club of Carpinteria President David Hayman presents a check for $1,500 to Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Executive Director Jamie Collins.

Lions cook up burgers at Saturday’s event, including, from left, David Seehof, Lucas Seehof, Tim Buffalo, Jeff Dreyer and Chris Jones.

From left, Jason and Marilyn Minteer from Carpinteria Valley Lumber.

From left: Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon President Karen Graf, club membership chair Paul Wright, new club members Vera Welty and Debbie Nomura and Carpinteria City Councilmember Wade Nomura.

From left: guest Greg Frontado, Rotary members Tina FanucchiFrontado, Cyndi Hookstra and guest speaker Chuck Hookstra.

SCHOOL BOARD

CUSD says goodbye to assistant superintendent, updates position and salary

BY JUN STARKEY

The Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees made updates to the district’s assistant superintendent position at its May 29 meeting, after current CUSD Assistant Superintendent Maureen Fitzgerald announced she is leaving the district at the end of June.

“It is with great thought and sadness that I depart from the district, but I’m not going far,” Fitzgerald said during the meeting before her budget presentation. “I came here at the right time, and I am grateful for everything and all my time here.”

Board President Jaime Diamond said the district is looking for candidates with experience in the same position.

“We are looking for people who have already been in this position, not anyone new,” Diamond said. “We need people that can step in, that can handle project management, along with the budget.”

Superintendent Diana Rigby said the job description and salary have been updated to reflect the duties Fitzgerald had taken on during her time as assistant superintendent beyond business services, including administrative work for Measure U, transportation, food services and IT services.

Following Fitzgerald’s budget presentation, board members Andy Sheaffer and Diamond commended Fitzgerald for her hard work on the budget presentations, and for taking on many roles during her time at CUSD.

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Students in Anya Simonovich’s class at Summerland Elementary School make butter by shaking a jar with cream; the activity was done to recreate what the students had read about together in a book.

Board hears end-of-year update from Summerland Elementary

During its May 29 meeting, the Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees heard an end-of-the-year presentation from Summerland Elementary School from staff, including Teacher in Charge Dr. Shannon Colson and fourth and fifth grade teacher Anya Simonovich. Colson, who is also a second and third grade teacher at the school, discussed the student and classroom set ups at Summerland. Beginning in kindergarten, students will join “student families,” composed of several students across different grades. The student families will have lunch and a lesson together on Wednesdays.

In

fi fth grade, students become the “head of the household,” Colson said, and they are tasked with teaching the younger students the monthly character traits. Fifth graders also offer help by grabbing Band-Aids or ice when students get hurt and reading or spending time with younger students.

Fifth graders also meet regularly to plan activities or events, and Colson said Summerland’s fourth graders have already begun meeting and discussing

plans for next year. One of the goals for the incoming fifth graders is to start a robotics class, Colson said.

In the classroom, students have High Tide time. Teachers put students in groups before guiding them through lessons in phonemic awareness, grammar, spelling, or for mini-writing lessons or studying a novel.

Summerland Elementary also offers a STEM and math club, where students can learn about science through projects and participate in math lessons and games; a 3-D printing class, where students can create designs and print them, or share them with other students to print; and Art in Action, where students created art projects based on a particular artist.

“We usually 3-D print things we need for the school. For example, we printed a dinosaur principal holder for all the teachers, and a phone holder for all the school phones,” said Leo Bridgford, a fourth grader at Summerland Elementary School. The students had also brought 3-D printed pencil holders for all the board members.

––Jun Starkey

“It is with great thought and sadness that I depart from the district, but I’m not going far (…) I came here at the right time, and I am grateful for everything and all my time here.”

– Assistant Superintendent Maureen Fitzgerald

“I think we’re all sad that you’re going to be leaving us, but you’re going to have a much easier time and you’re going to be able to manage the job with your eyes closed,” Sheaffer said. “I would like to convey the utmost appreciation, per-

sonally, for you and all the hard work that you’ve done, the dedication you’ve shown and the patience you have as a colleague and friend, and most importantly as a mother and wife.”

Science department issues highlighted during public comment

Mandi de Witte, the science department chair at Carpinteria High School (CHS), spoke during the public comment portion of the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD)’s May 29 meeting, stating the science program is currently unsustainable without additional time or compensation for teachers.

The science program at CHS is a two-year requirement, de Witte said, but students often opt to take four or more classes, and many go on to major in STEM or science-related fields in college.

de Witte said that there have been difficulties coordinating the use of the two science labs, which house more than 1,000 items; more than 300 are chemicals. Overseeing, maintaining and managing the labs forces the six science teachers at CHS to exceed their hours and job expectations.

Previous district solutions have

included implementing a lab management period for students, which de Witte said was very effective, as well as hiring a part-time lab assistant; the district currently has neither of these.

“Our community has supported science by funding our beautiful labs and new equipment, but without proper management, these resources are already falling into disrepair and disorganization, leading to missed lab opportunities for our students,” de Witte said.

She said students should be getting hands-on experience in the school’s science labs during class time – not watching videos or demonstrations.

“The union has submitted a contract proposal, outlining the lab management position, and we ask you to acknowledge and compensate for the extra labor required to sustain this program,” de Witte said.

––Jun Starkey

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Sunday, May 17

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

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Halos& Pitchforks

A reader sends a halo to Tyson L. for “always holding it down at Seabreeze. Keep it up bud, wouldn’t be the same without you.”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to the eight amazing fourth and fifth grade students and their coach Ms. Nelson for representing Aliso School at the Santa Barbara County Math Superbowl. “They worked so hard for so many months, and we are so proud of their efforts!”

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

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

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

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

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

and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.

3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive

Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.

Sunday, May 17

8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block Via Real

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

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

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Carpinteria Magazine Editor Lea Boyd for “yet another stellar edition that captures the heart and soul of our community. So many activities in our small town benefit from her expert and thoughtful touch.”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to the docents and volunteers at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History for their hard work in helping to keep the museum open and free to all five days a week.

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Dirt Botanicals for the beautiful wreaths and flowers for the Memorial Day Ceremony.

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

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

8:28 p.m. / Meth Possession / 1100

A man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.

What’s new at the harbor seal rookery?

A woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper spray. A baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.

This report covers May 27 – 31, 2024

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

CVN’s Seal Watch weekly report, written by Seal Watch volunteers, covers activities at the Harbor Seal Rookery. The group can be reached at carpsealwatch@ gmail.com or at (805) 364-3194. The rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Carpinteria State Beach.

NATURAL HISTORY NOTES

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

If you can see them, they can see you. Unless you are on the bluff above, you are too close.

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

Harbor seals are almost defenseless on land, but need to rest on land almost half the time. They have evolved to be very alert to possible dangers. You are a potential danger, so they flee to the ocean.

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

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

Federal law prohibits disturbing the seals. This includes not only scaring them to the sea, but also preventing them from coming ashore. Please walk past the seals on the bluff, which protects them and also allows everyone to enjoy viewing them all year.

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

Thursday, May 21

The visitors count for the last five days of May was 762. People came from Peru, Canada, Finland, Kentucky, Texas, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Illinois, Maine, North Carolina, Nevada, Michigan, Iowa, Colorado, New York and Kansas.

DISTURBANCES

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

A beach walker caused a major flush. Additional disturbances were caused by a helicopter and people trespassing by the pier.

Monday, May 18

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

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

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

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

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

A reader sends a halo to their kind, smart and talented granddaughter who turns 17 this weekend. “Know how proud I am of you and how very much you are loved.”

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

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

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

A reader sends a halo to their neighbor, who helps protect the reader’s neighborhood with his security video. “Criminals beware! Don’t mess with Carp!”

A reader sends a halo to ace public servant and postal worker extraordinaire Donette Hix for contacting a reader who was on vacation overseas to let her know about a mis-addressed parcel, which Donette correctly addressed and sent on its way. “Above and beyond the call of duty! Thank you, Donette.”

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

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Tina and Roy at Uncle Chen Restaurant for providing a delicious and festive meal for the Carpinteria Family School’s fifth grade promotion.

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

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

A reader sends a halo to CVN for its support of mental health by publishing five Viewpoint articles in May.

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Corktree Cellars for another outstanding night of music, food and fun.

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

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

A reader sends a halo to all of the C-DOG ambassadors who help with duties at the Monte Vista dog park. “Your reliability and dedication is making a positive impact in the community.”

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

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Community Church for providing a great meal for the homeless, and to Carol Nichols for again providing great haircuts.

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Chris for an excellent Tai Chi class at The Gym Next Door.

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

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

A reader sends a pitchfork to the city, which had crosswalks installed at various points around the city with ever-lights flashing, whether pedestrians are present or not. “What a perfect way to de-condition drivers to be especially attentive. Sure enough, when a pedestrian today pushed the walk button, setting off crosswalk flashing lights, across the busy part of Casitas Pass Road between Shepard Place and Casitas Plaza, an elderly driver barreled through without stopping or taking notice of the pedestrian in the crosswalk. Who could blame her? So many flashing lights signaling nothing but a false alarm.”

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

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

Saturday, May 23

A reader sends a pitchfork to the man who slashed tires on two fire vehicles on Camino Trillado on Sunday afternoon. “The police have you, your license plate, and your tricked out black Honda on video. Hoping justice is served and you don’t need a first responder in your future! Karma is coming.”

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

Friday, May 22

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

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A reader sends a pitchfork to the city of Carpinteria’s council and staff for “permitting businesses’ live music to penetrate and disrupt surrounding residential neighborhoods. A community PSA that instructs the public on how to lodge a code compliance service request for noise disturbances would be useful.”

Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times

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

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

Skyler Shaft

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

Skyler Shaft was born on May 5, 2024 in Ventura to Max and Liseth Shaft of Carpinteria. Skyler arrived at nine pounds, two ounces and 22 inches long. His grandparents are Vilma Galvez of El Salvador and Helyn Shaft of Encino, California; his uncles are Raul Galvez of Carpinteria and Luke Shaft of Los Angeles.

Cannabis by the Sea ceases operations after nearly five years of publication

BY JENNA DAHLIN

Cannabis by the Sea – a Carpinteria publication dedicated to information on the health and wellness properties of cannabis – entered the world at an unstable time: 2020.

“This magazine has been incubating for a long time, and we were not going to let something like a global pandemic slow us down,” Editorial Director Amy Marie Orozco, Marketing Director LeighAnne Anderson and National Sales Director Tina Fanucci-Frontado wrote in the publication’s first issue, released April 20, 2020, at 4:20 p.m. “As we put the finishing touches on this first edition of Cannabis by the Sea, California is under a shelterin-place order.”

While those shelter-in-place orders did eventually lift, and Carpinteria returned to some sense of normalcy, the magazine – now spearheaded by Orozco as editorial director and Melinda Bie as publisher and creative director – is shutting down nearly five years and 15 issues later.

Beyond Orozco and Bie, contributors to the magazine’s final issue included Dianne Armitage, Peter Bie, Ellie Carr, Alonzo Orozco and Ken Pfeiffer, with Bie & Bie Productions Inc. listed as the publisher.

Melinda Bie is sad to let this labor of love go, she told CVN this week, particularly considering the impact and voice it has lent to people in the Carpinteria community.

Operators attribute closure to lack of ad revenue

became involved in clinical trials and studies, The Athena Protocol, which researches cannabinoids as a treatment for traumatic brain injury.

“They found that CBD would form a helmet basically around the brain, between the brain and the skull. It was incredible to have him in our magazine and learn from his experience,” Bie said.

Cannabis by the Sea also published stories about social justice – a central element of cannabis, she said. “Social

Bie said.

During the four-year run, Bie and editor Orozco also started up “Cannabis Talk by the Sea,” a podcast series that aired on Carpinteria Valley Radio. They discussed funny stories and news, and hosted guests including

“The editor Amy Orozco and I agreed it was a labor of love and wanted to continue publishing,” she said. “I felt like closing meant letting people down because I knew that people were learning. It was plain and simple a lack of ad revenue.”

Throughout the duration of publication, Bie and the writers spoke with a breadth of sources and brought light to the important stories underneath.

“From local to national, everybody has brought fascinating perspectives to the table. This plant, which I emphasize is legal in the state of California, is more than just a high,” she said. “We don’t begrudge a high, but there’s so many other things to it. By legalizing it, we open up research to find what it can do.”

In the magazine’s Spring 2021 edition, Melinda’s husband and contributor Peter Bie featured an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Todd Scattini.

Scattini lost his close friend and fellow Army officer to a traumatic brain injury during active service. After serving, he founded a cannabis consulting firm and

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me the misconception about people who support cannabis.”

In saying goodbye to the publication, Bie attributes some of the shifts in advertising revenue to pandemic hardships; many local businesses can no longer afford to set aside advertising money.

“It’s tough, but we couldn’t sustain the financial aspect of it. It wasn’t anything else other than that,” Bie said. She said she will continue to use her insights to help people in the community.

“People approach me with minor arthritis pain they’re dealing with and I’ll help give recommendations. I’ll say ‘try this product from Sisters of the Valley’ or ‘try this CBD lotion,’” Bie said. “I will always advocate especially those people who showed us such great support when we were in publication.” All issues of Cannabis by the Sea are available online at cbtsmagazine.com. Camps & Classes in Carpinteria Babies to Big Kids 10 yrs Piano, Musicals, Movement & More! ALL IN THE

justice was a big part of this. You can’t talk about the health and wellness of cannabis without talking about the people that are suffering because of injustice related to it,” Bie explained.

She reflected on an article with Michael Thompson as one of the magazine’s most impactful and notable achievements. Cannabis by the Sea interviewed Thompson, who was imprisoned for over 23 years for selling cannabis in 1994. His story was brought to light by the Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit created to free those incarcerated for cannabis offenses, and Thompson was released.

If the Project hadn’t intervened, he would have been 87 years old at his earliest possible release date.

Since then, Thompson has become a social justice advocate and Emmy-nominated filmmaker.

“There are people serving life sentences for nonviolent cannabis possession. I’m not talking about 500 pounds, we’re talking about one pound, maybe less,”

First District County Supervisor Das Williams.

According to Bie, the community’s response to the publication has been overwhelmingly positive.

“Over the years that we’ve done this, we’ve never had one negative comment. We were focusing on health and wellness and how CBD, THC, and THCA benefit in some way,” Bie said.

“We have a great relationship with growers, dispensaries, and great support from the community. That’s what was so hard about giving it up.”

It came as a surprise to Bie, when tabling at the California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria two years ago, the number of attendees who approached her with positive remarks about the publication.

“I was very surprised how many people came up. Even people I know that were not personal supporters of cannabis,” Bie said. “It pointed out to

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COURTESY PHOTOS Cannabis by the Sea’s first issue, published in April 2020, is seen at left; at right, the publication’s final issue, released Spring 2024.

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Alcazar announces one-act play competition, due end of June

The Alcazar Theatre Ensemble has announced that it is accepting submissions for the First Annual Hanne Pedersen Playwright Competition. The competition was created in honor of Carpinterian Hanne Pedersen, co-founder of the Carpinteria Community Theatre Inc., who battled cancer before her passing.

Three one-act plays will be chosen for performances in early fall 2024, with festival dates set for August 30, August 31 and September 1. A second weekend performance may be added. Plays must be between 30 to 45 minutes, with only two to six characters.

“Hanne was a talented writer, director, actress, teacher, board president and co-founder of Carpinteria Community Theatre, Inc., a respected community member, and a friend to all Carpinterians,” said the Alcazar’s Connie Geston. “In her honor, an annual one-act playwriting contest has been created for playwrights from Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties.”

The winning scripts will each receive a $200 award; submissions are due by midnight on June 30. Submissions are limited to one per person, and the playwright’s contact information must be on the cover page and nowhere else.

The Alcazar Theater’s 48-Hour Play FUNdraiser saw six writers, four directors and a cast of 20 players participate.

Alcazar announces winners from 48-Hour Play FUNdraiser

The Alcazar Theater’s 48-Hour Play FUNdraiser has announced its winners from the showcase, after six writers, four directors and a cast of 20 players ages 13 to 70 participated in the event.

The winners included Team Ensemble, awarded for the best use of the prompt phrase “I’m going crazy, help me out here!”; Team Solo, recognized for the best use of the prompt prop “A shovel”; Team Everybody Loves Dinosaurs, honored for presenting the best script titled “Capsule Confessions”; and Team Artist’s Gift, acknowledged as the best overall play.

Arts Center welcomes new summer camp teacher

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has announced that local artist Laura Manriquez has joined the art center’s summer camp team.

“Laura is passionate about arts education and holds a bachelor’s degree in fine art from California State University Channel Islands,” said Lana Ziegler, program coordinator for the arts center.

Manriquez is currently an instructional assistant for the Carpinteria Unified School District, where she’s worked since 2000. Her job includes creating and offering a new art/STEAM project daily for students, as well as teaching art/STEAM enrichment in the Expanded Learning Program at Canalino Elementary School. Manriquez also created, directed and instructed Kids Love Art! spring, summer and winter art/STEAM camps in Carpinteria for 14 years.

Manriquez told the arts center what she’s most looking forward to with the program. “Inside every child is the curiosity to explore. Art gives them a way to discover, experiment, gain new perspectives and reflect upon themselves and their world,” she said. “For me, it’s always exciting and rewarding to inspire their inner artist! This summer you’ll find me at the Arts by the Sea program doing just that!”

Palm Loft Gallery artists donate $12k to Citizens for Carpinteria Bluffs

From left, Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs President Patrick Crooks accepts a nearly $12,000 donation from Palm Loft Gallery owner Arturo Tello on June 1. Eighteen sales during the gallery’s Artists for the Bluffs show netted $11,792 for the Citizens. “We Citizens For the Carpinteria Bluffs board members are so appreciative for the recognition of the work we do as stewards of the bluffs for all to enjoy. Our work continues and generous donations like this allow us to follow through on our mission to preserve some of the last sacred open space on the Southern California coast,” Crooks said in a press release.

Dream big with Elizabeth Laul Healey

as a teacher.

The arts center offers eight weeks of art, music, theater and STEAM programming for children ages six through 11 from June 17 until August 9. Community service opportunities are also available for high school students. For more information, please visit carpinteriaartscenter.org or call (805) 684-7789.

From left, Elizabeth Laul Healey and Duffy Healey show off one of Elizabeth’s creations front and center in their Padaro Lane driveway: a gigantic, nine-foottall metal “Dream Big” dog. Elizabeth uses glass tile, stones, crystals, drawer handles, seal shells and other miscellaneous objects to put together her art pieces, according to her website; bases are made from foam, PVC pipes filled with sand, rebar, wood, glue and grout.

Local artist Laura Manriquez is joining the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s summer camp team

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CALENDAR

Thursday, June 6

AgeWell Senior Program: Senior Lecture Series Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 9:30–10:45 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Book Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 6984536

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

Carpinteria Host Program Signup and Training Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30–7 p.m. OliviaU@ Carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 755-4401

Movie: “Twice Lost” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Free entry. thealcazar.org, (805) 6846380

Friday, June 7

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. For ages three – 11ish. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Meeting: Seniors Inc. Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. 1 p.m.

Saturday, June 8

Santa Monica Creek Trail Restoration 4405 El Carro Lane. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bring gloves, hat and water. Behind the scenes tours available at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. (805) 705-3429

Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue. 10 a.m. – noon. Free. (805) 886-4382

Carp Chalk Walk Downtown Carpinteria. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cal ifornia Invasive Awareness Week: Weed Day Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park, meet at entrance closest to the beach. 10 a.m. – noon. Gloves are recommended, as well as closed shoes with long pants.

AgeWell Senior Program: Bocce Ball GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 1–2:30 p.m.

Live Music: The Red Headed Step Child Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 5–8 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

Sunday, June 9

Carp Chalk Walk Downtown Carpinteria. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

Q&A and Live Showing: The Asymmetric Surfboard The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Live Speakers: Ryan Lovelace, William Aliotti. Tickets: $12. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Monday, June 10

Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:30 a.m. For preschool-aged children. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Music

Mondays Sing Along Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Monday Mahjong All levels of play.

1 p.m. (805) 729-1310

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

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

Summer Reading: Story Artist

Elaine Muray Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Giovanni’s Pizza Social Giovanni’s, 5205 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Let’s Get Knit! Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 5:30–7:30 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

Tuesday, June 11

AgeWell Senior Program: Arts and Crafts Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 9–11 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

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

Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–2 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Bri dge Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday, June 12

Meeting: Morning Rotary Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd. 6:45–8 a.m. Speaker: Bradley Bennett, Pacific Pickle Works

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Middle School Tennis Courts, 5351 Carpinteria Ave. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

Knitting Group Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382

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

Nutrition for Longevity Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

All Ages Summer Karaoke Giovanni’s, 5205 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30–9 p.m.

ONGOING

Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 951 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. Free for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@ centralcoastseniors.org

Showing & Discussion: “The Chosen” Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. carpinteriacommunitychurch.org, (805) 684-2211

Storytelling and Acting Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Mondays, weekly. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380, alcazarensemble@gmail.com

John Russell Wullbrandt

An Artist and Two Places

Author Lynnell Jackson Burkett

Photographer Hal Wells Book Signings

Thursday, 6/6, 5 - 8pm Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery 1321 State St., Santa Barbara

Friday, 6/7, 4 - 8pm Lantern Tree Books 892 Linden Ave., Carpinteria

lilliana Nemetz

Diego NAJera

Senior Spotlight

The Carpinteria High School graduating class on June 7, so CVN photographer Robin Karlsson and headed over to the campus to highlight copies of CVN Vol. 30, No. 31–38 to read about for the future, what they’ll miss about their high looking forward to.

WHAT’S NEXT: Going to SBCC then transferring to UC Davis

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Going to New York with my friends

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Achieveing my goals and living life to the fullest

WHAT’S NEXT: Studying psychology and swimming at Westmont College

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Swimming and water polo

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Swimming at Westmont

linda Galindo

WHAT’S NEXT: UC Berkeley

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Senior Prom

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Summer vacation with my friends

Elijah Sheaffer

WHAT’S NEXT: I am going to Cornell University to study animal science and go into the medical field

Sam

WHAT’S NEXT: Humboldt to major FAVORITE HS new things with LOOKING FORWARD somewhere new

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Winning CIF in water polo my sophomore year

LOOKING FORWARD TO: I am looking forward to moving across the country

Spotlight

class of 2024 will celebrate graduation Karlsson grabbed her camera this week this year’s batch of seniors. Pick up about this year’s seniors, their goals high school careers and what they’re

Nielsen

NEXT: Going to Cal Poly major in social work

MEMORY: Exploring with friends

FORWARD TO: Moving new

DILLAN SCOTT

WHAT’S

FAVORITENEXT:SBCC,GErequirements

HS MEMORY: Playing games in the music room with Mr. Martindale

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Going to college and meeting new people

Kaia Greenburg

WHAT’S NEXT: Going to SBCC for two years

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Seeing Charles at the crosswalk

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Moving out and getting a dog

CLOVER MARTINEZ

WHAT’S NEXT: SBCC to major in criminal justice and then transfer to a four-year college and study to be a park ranger

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Sitting at lunch everyday with my friends

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Traveling the world

DYLAN GONZALES

WHAT’S NEXT: Attending SBCC

FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Senior Prom and going to New York

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Continuing to learn and grow in college

Good bye Kinderkirk, hello Kindergarten

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

The Kinderkirk Class of 2024 graduates were all smiles as they took the stage on Friday, May 31 for their preschool promotions. The latest crop of tiny Carpinteria graduates were recognized for their special talents and given certificates for their smiles, athletic skills, singing talents and more.

Finn Taylor

The graduates, from left, Maximilien Mathieu, Wylie Eklund, Santiago Mutal, Axel Wheatley, Miranda Graham, Harvey Mohr, Emma Collins, Cora Dominguez, June Alldredge, Rilian Kent, Roya Creekmur, Bay Davis, Sawyer Menegon, Sophia Valencia, Finn Taylor and Enrique Zamora.

Max Mathieu

Santiago Mutal

Sophia Valencia

Rilian Kent

Harvey Mohr

Enrique Zamora

Cora Dominguez

Power Tek: Everything as a Grid

LET’S TALK

MICHAEL AVERY

I have recently started working on a project that I have been thinking about for many years.

This project – named Ropana, which is Sanskrit for healing – centers around the natural beauty that is the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. I am working on a plan for a 25-acre retreat resort that will utilize what I discovered is a new approach to power, everything as a grid: Power Tek. This new approach fits the vision I have for Ropana, a low impact development in harmony with nature.

The United States’ power grid is aging, with much of it built in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The average age of the grid’s transmission infrastructure is 40 years old, and more than a quarter of it is 50 years or older. Power plants average more than 30 years old, and nuclear plants average 40 years old. Seventy percent of transmission lines and power transformers are at least 25 years old; they are approaching the end of their typical 50–80-year lifespan.

The current power grid is not only aging, but the demand is also increasing significantly. Four times more electricity is being used by data and computing, and there is a 27% increase in demand because of EVs by the year 2030. By 2050 the world will need 57% more electricity than we have today.

This raises the question: Where is that energy going to come from?

A record 31 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy capacity was installed in the U.S. in 2023, a roughly 55% increase from 2022 installations and substantially more than the previous record in 2021. Even with significant project delays due to supply chain issues and other factors, solar was the fastest-growing power source in the U.S., representing half of all new utility-scale generating capacity through Q3 of 2023. Installed solar capacity in the U.S. now totals 161 GW, enough to provide about 5% of the nation’s electricity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.

Battery storage also grew substantially in 2023, with installations through Q3 exceeding those of all of 2022. Strong growth is expected to continue, with a projected doubling of capacity in 2024.

Wind had more modest growth in 2023 (about 8 GW), lagging behind 2022 installations. Total installed capacity reached 147 GW by Q3 of 2023, representing about 11% of electricity generation. Projections call for an uptick of new wind projects this year, totaling about 17 GW in 2024. Together, renewables combined with energy storage dominated new utility-scale generation sources, representing more than three-quarters of total new capacity added. Renewables, including large hydropower, represented about 25% of electricity generated in the United States in the first half of 2023.

The old model of centralized electrical supply is just that – old. In the next 15 years, some analysts have said half the world’s electricity will come from renewable resources. More and more distributed energy resources (DERs) will be online and energy can be made locally and nearly anywhere. Behind-the-meter assets create a more dynamic grid with two-way power flow, and the potential for many different entities to produce, consume and sell energy.

Eton’s Everything as a Grid plan involves adding more renewables and adding storage and electric vehicle infrastructure to the energy mix; the goal is to become more sustainable and resilient while lowering energy costs.

MICHAEL AVERY

The author’s new project – named Ropana, which is Sanskrit for healing – is a low impact development in harmony with nature.

What does this mean? The energy transition is changing how we use electrical power and electrical infrastructure is evolving to enable this new reality. Multiple parts of the system need to be connected and dynamically controlled to ensure safety, resiliency and cybersecurity.

All this growth lays the groundwork for what Eaton is calling Everything as a Grid.

To quote the Eaton website: “The energy transition is well underway. What do you need your electrical infrastructure to do? Chances are, it’s a lot more than what it used to be. Simply getting power safely delivered from the grid to your home, operations and building loads is not enough anymore.

In the next 15 years, half of the world’s electricity will come from renewable resources. That means more and more distributed energy resources will be online and more homes, businesses and communities will be able to produce and sell energy as well as consume it. This energy transition is changing how power needs to be managed and optimized for homes, at a facility level and for utilities. Eaton is leading this transformation. We’ve taken the ‘Everything as a Grid’ approach to the energy transition and are unlocking a low-carbon energy future. We’ve been helping customers safely add more renewables, storage and electric vehicle infrastructure to their energy mix – to become more sustainable and

resilient while lowering energy costs.”

I have taken all of this to heart, and Ropana will incorporate the Everything as a Grid guideline and will include solar, battery storage, net metering, AI driven demand side management, carbon reduction and an earth-friendly approach.

Thank you for taking time to read my column and if you have a question about technology or would like to suggest a topic for a future column, please reach out to me at michael@michaeltalkstek.com or just give me a call at (805) 684-3414. I love talking Tek. May the force be with you,

and I encourage you to look into Power Tek and the part you can play in healing the planet.

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

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Girls Inc. eighth Eureka! cohort graduates from high school

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s eighth cohort of Eureka! program participants – 11 students – have graduated high school and are preparing to attend college this fall.

The group of young women will be heading off to universities and colleges across the state, from Brown University to UC Los Angeles and Santa Barbara City College including Liz Alpizar Farfan, Vanessa Cardona, Camila Evangelina Hernandez-Sanchez, Alejandra Lira, Alanna Magee, Jessemar Marquez, Natalie Martinez, Danna Mora, Isabel Nunez, Marisol Rodriguez and Isabella Velasquez. Some of the students also earned scholarships, ranging from $250 to $10,000.

“The Eureka! program is more than just a pathway to college and STEM; it’s a transformative journey that empowers our girls to envision and pursue limitless futures, in fields where they are vastly underrepresented,” said Jamie Collins, executive director of Girls Inc. Carpinteria. “Watching these young women evolve and achieve their dreams is one of the most rewarding parts of our mission.”

One student, Natalie Martinez, reflected on her time in the program in a press release sent out by Girls Inc. last week. “Participating in the Eureka! program at Girls Inc. provided me with a place where I could explore my interests and ambitions,” she said.

“Moreover, Girls Inc. cultivated an environment where failure was not viewed as a setback but rather as an opportunity for growth. It encouraged us to embrace collaboration and forge strong bonds within our cohort community.”

Those interested in learning about Girls Inc. of Carpinteria or the Eureka! program, may call (805) 684-6364 or visit girlsinc-carp.org.

will be at Aliso Elementary School on Thursday, June 6.

Peace Run to stop at Aliso

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, an international torch relay, will be in Carpinteria at Aliso Elementary School on Thursday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss “self-esteem and the oneness of humanity,” according to a press release from the group.

On June 6, the team will run 87 miles from Santa Monica to Carpinteria, sharing a message of peace with schools and youth organizations along the way. The team is made up of individuals from six different countries; members are on a four-month journey across the U.S. and Canada, with Carpinteria being one of many stops.

“For over 35 years the Peace Run has traversed over 160 nations throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia as a symbol of humanity’s universal aspiration for a more peaceful world,” according to a press release from the group. “A team of runners left New York City in April passing the torch along the over 10,000-mile route.”

Aliso Elementary School is located at 4545 Carpinteria Ave.

CHS recognizes graduating seniors, gives out scholarships

PHOTOS BY MOSES WERNER

Carpinteria High School and the Carpinteria Education Foundation (CEF) honored this year’s graduating Class of 2024 and gave out scholarships on Wednesday, May 29 in the school’s gym. According to CEF Executive Director Pam Werner, CEF had a record 51 scholarship applicants and recipients this year.

Diego Nájera, center, accepts the Lynda Fairly & Richard Finkley Transfer Scholarship from Lynda Fairly, right, and Richard Finkley. The $10,000 scholarship is given out to students attending SBCC.

At far right, AVID teacher Fabian Murrales presents the Class of 2024 AVID senior class.

Summerland fifth graders

honored by Noon Rotary

Two fifth graders from Summerland Elementary School received Rotary Citizenship Scholarship awards from the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon: Daphne James and Leo Bridgford.

From left: student Leo Bridgford,

The awards were presented by club member Bonnie Yonker Hammett, and the ceremony was attended by Carpinteria Unified School District Superintendent Diana Rigby. A cake was also served to attendees.

CHS senior earns philanthropic scholarship

The Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Sisterhood of Santa Barbara has awarded several Santa Barbara County seniors with scholarships, including Natalie Martinez of Carpinteria High School.

Martinez earned a PEO Chapter HD Memorial Scholarship, created in memory of Lavonne C. Monroe, a dedicated longtime member of the PEO sisterhood. The scholarship includes a one-time payment of $3,500. Five other local students were awarded the PEO STAR Scholarship.

Mariachi Estrella celebrates with friends and family recital

Carpinteria’s first mariachi youth group, Mariachi Estrellas, held its first recital for family and friends on Friday, May 31 at Rusty’s Pizza.

Martinez and the other students earned their scholarships after being interviewed by the PEO’s philanthropic committee. They were evaluated based their financial needs, academic performance, extracurricular activity and community service.

Suzanne Requejo, program director for Artesania para la Familia, said the recital was a celebration of the six months of mariachi music classes that students were able to participate in thanks to the expansion of the arts and literacy program. The mariachi program is able to operate due to grants from the Santa Barbara Bowl Outreach and the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon.

“The Santa Barbara Bowl Outreach, Carpinteria Noon Rotary, La Centra Sumerlin Foundation, and the Friends of the Carpinteria Library sponsored this free music education program,” Requejo told CVN.

received

from the Philanthropic Educational Organization Sisterhood

Requejo said Canalino Elementary School and Carpinteria Middle School are hoping to have mariachi classes available in fall of this year, depending on funding and instructor availability.

Registration is currently open for the program’s summer classes, which will commence on Monday, July 8 and run for six weeks with two instructors. Students with at least a year of experience on the trumpet, violin or guitar are encouraged to register for the program.

For registration and more information please contact Program Director, Suzanne Requejo, at (805) 617-5929.

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Superintendent Dianna Rigby, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon member Bonnie Yonker Hammett, and student Daphne James.

Natalie Martinez, a senior from Carpinteria High School,

a scholarship

of Santa Barbara.

Members of the Mariachi Estrella, from left: Ally Manriquez, Alexandria Uribe, Evelyn Ibarra, Yureimy Manriquez, Arianny Uribe, Jonathan Pulido and Alondra Macario.

Sunday, May 19

1107 hrs / Incident / Casitas Pass Road

Deputies were dispatched to a female who had found two bikes near the dumpsters. Both bikes were confirmed not stolen and were booked for safekeeping.

1125 hrs / Vehicle / Linden Avenue and Sandyland Road

Deputies were dispatched for a hitand-run. The reporting party stated he had parked his vehicle at approximately 1000 hours and had returned to find his vehicle had been hit.

1732 hrs / Incident / 5000 block Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in a vehicle near a local brewery. Deputies located the suspect walking near the library and he was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

Monday, May 20

0825 hrs / Vandalism / 4700 block Foothill Road

Deputies responded to an unknown subject(s) who vandalized a lunchroom.

1051 hrs / Incident / Santa Monica Road

Deputies attempted to locate a missing juvenile who had run away from a foster home in Ventura County. Deputies were able to locate the missing juvenile and turned her over to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

1310 hrs / Trespassing / 4400 block Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies responded to a call for a subject seen on camera trespassing. Deputies canvassed the surrounding area and were unable to locate the suspect. A neighbor told deputies there was a subject hiding inside her property. The subject was contacted and was confirmed he was the same suspect for the earlier trespassing. The suspect was identified and was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was booked for the violations.

1850 hrs / Violation / Eighth Street

Deputies were dispatched to investigate a reported restraining order violation. The suspect was located, arrested and booked in the Santa Barbara County Jail.

2156 hrs / Missing / 3900 block Via Real

Deputies responded to a report of a missing elderly person with dementia. The subject and her vehicle were located on Highway 101 and Refugio Road.

1608 hrs / Theft / 5600 block Carpinteria Avenue

A 1968 black and silver cargo trailer was stolen from the above address.

1659 hrs / Narcotics / 400 block Linden Avenue

A subject was threatening people while walking south on Linden Avenue. The subject provided deputies with a false name and date of birth. He was also under the influence of a controlled substance to the degree he was a danger to himself and others. He was arrested, booked and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.

Saturday, May 25

1156 hrs / Trespassing / 4900 block Foothill Road

Deputies responded to a trespassing and vandalism investigation. The suspect was attempting to damage the reporting party’s surveillance camera. The suspect then left and deputies observed him entering a local church. Deputies attempted to contact him while he was playing the organ in the empty church, but he refused to speak with deputies and fled out of a

Saturday, June 1

1640 hrs / Incident / 5600 block

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Reports from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

COMMANDER’S RECAP

BUREAU OPERATIONS • MAY 19 – JUNE 1

side door. The subject was only wearing underwear and a T-shirt, and ran to a nursery on Foothill Road. Deputies attempted to talk to the suspect, who was obviously having a mental health crisis, but he refused and began throwing posted plants towards deputies. The suspect was eventually confronted and placed into handcuffs without incident. He was later transported by AMR to Cottage Hospital.

2049 hrs / Incident / 4100 block Via Real

A juvenile passenger in a vehicle was found to be in possession of two store-packaged joints of marijuana.

0001 hrs / Narcotics / Casitas Pass Road

A recognized probationer with search terms was sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant. A probation compliance check was conducted. The subject was found to be in possession of two meth pipes with usable quantities of meth. The subject was arrested and booked on the charges.

Sunday, May 26

0024 hrs / DUI / 5700 block Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies conducted a traffic stop and the driver was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol while their child was in the back of the car sleeping. The driver was arrested and booked on several charges, including child endangerment.

0131 hrs / Incident / Theresa Street and El Carro Lane

A senior deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop, and while contacting the driver and two passengers, deputies learned that the driver was on parole with search terms. Deputies conducted a search of the vehicle and found two meth pipes, each with a usable amount of methamphetamine. After finishing the vehicle search deputies placed two subjects under arrest. The owner of the vehicle that the three male suspects were in arrived and upon conducting a records check with Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office, deputies learned the owner also had a misdemeanor warrant and was arrested on scene. All three subjects were transported and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

Monday, May 27

2054 hrs / DUI / Linden Avenue and Ninth Street

A subject out of Ojai made a left turn onto southbound Linden Avenue from Carpinteria Avenue on a solid red arrow in front of a deputy. The traffic enforcement stop led to the arrest of the driver for DUI with a BAC of 0.169%. The driver opted to provide an evidentiary blood sample at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.

Tuesday, May 28

1100 hrs / Theft / Shemara Street

An unknown suspect used the victim’s credit card to purchase an iPad valued at about $1,400. The suspect then picked up the iPad at the State Street Apple Store on May 27. The victim didn’t see the emails about the purchase/pickup order until he got to work as the suspect used his work email. A request to Apple was sent for video. Follow-up to be completed by patrol.

Wednesday, May 29

0043 hrs / Incident / 1000 block Concha Loma Drive

A subject found at the rear of a building on Concha Loma Drive was found loitering in an exterior building. He was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

Thursday, May 30

2112 hrs / Incident / 1000 block Concha Loma Drive

A subject was found loitering in the exterior of a building on Concha Loma Drive. He was found to be in possession of .5 grams of methamphetamine, as well as a ring and necklace that he admitted to the items not belonging to him. He was arrested, transported and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

Friday, May 31

1728 hrs / Incident / 1000 block

Casitas Pass Road

A subject was arrested for a violation.

Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies were dispatched to a call of a subject stumbling and falling off his bicycle near the railroad tracks. The subject was contacted and had a strong smell of alcohol emitting from his breath and body. He was alone and unable to care for himself therefore he was arrested, transported and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

2212 hrs / Narcotics / Elm Avenue and Carpinteria Avenue

A vehicle was stopped for failing to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. The suspect gave consent to search his person and vehicle. Small white crystal-like substance, believed to be methamphetamine, was found on the roof of the vehicle and inside of a receipt in the driver’s side door armrest. The suspect was arrested and booked for possession.

0231 hrs / Incident / 4400 block Catlin Circle

Deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop for reckless driving. The driver of the vehicle and person of interest fled from the vehicle and was unable to be located. It is believed the subject fled into his residence. The subject’s father and brother were contacted and denied having any knowledge of the subject’s whereabouts. The vehicle was towed from the scene and follow up will be handled by patrol.

WELLNESS WARRIOR

LEAH HARDING

Choosing the right workout can sometimes feel like picking a movie to watch on Netflix – overwhelming with too many options. With each promising to be the best, it’s hard to know which will truly deliver.

So today, I’m putting some of the most popular fitness trends under the microscope: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), CrossFit, TRX and Pilates. Why these four, you ask? Because they are easy to find locally, and each claim to be beneficial for health.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of less-intense activity or rest, making it a favorite for those looking to get in and get on with their day.

CrossFit and Functional Training combine constantly varied, high-intensity functional movements with Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics and powerlifting, aiming to build a broad and inclusive fitness.

TRX (Total Resistance Exercises) is a form of suspension training that uses body weight to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously.

Pilates focuses on controlled movements to build core strength and improve flexibility and posture. It is often used for rehabilitation and general fitness. Let’s dive into the critique of each fitness trend.

Effectiveness

HIIT has been extensively studied and is praised for its ability to improve aerobic fitness rapidly. It’s particularly effective for reducing fat mass and increasing metabolic rate after exercise. However, it may not be the best choice for significant muscle gain or for populations like postmenopausal women, who might require more focused hormonal balance and bone density support.

CrossFit supporters find it effective due to its diverse skill development and high intensity, which can rapidly build strength and stamina along with enhanced aerobic capacity. The variability and intensity can lead to rapid fitness gains in healthy individuals. However, its effectiveness can vary widely depending on workout design and individual effort. Due to the dynamic and high-impact nature of many exercises, it may not be suitable for those with previous injuries

Fitness face-off

All these workout methods – High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), CrossFit, TRX and Pilates – can be great, but the best one is the one that works for you and your lifestyle, the author says.

or limited mobility.

TRX is effective for increasing muscular endurance and overall strength, with a particular focus on the core and stability muscles. This training is adaptable to all fitness levels, but those looking for specific athletic conditioning might find it less targeted compared to sport-specific training.

Pilates strengthens core muscles and improves postural alignment, flexibility and balance. However, it is less effective for cardiovascular fitness, muscle building or significant weight loss.

Safety

HIIT can be high risk for injuries due to the intense nature of the exercise bursts, especially for beginners or those with pre-existing health conditions.

CrossFit has a higher incidence of injury compared to traditional fitness regimens, which is often attributed to its high-intensity and complex lifts. This makes it less suitable for beginners, and a well-trained coach a must.

TRX generally has a lower risk of injury thanks to its use of body weight and controlled movements. However, incorrect posture or over-extension during exercises can still pose risks, particularly for those unfamiliar with suspension training.

Pilates is considered one of the safest exercise methods and is highly recommended for injury rehabilitation and for those requiring low-impact exercise. That is why the soreness in the beginning can be a surprise!

Adaptability

HIIT can be modifi ed but still may intimidate beginners due to the perceived intensity required. It’s also less suitable for those who need low-impact due to joint issues or chronic conditions.

CrossFit can be scaled, but its complexity and intensity make it less accessible for beginners or those at lower fitness levels without careful coaching. It’s not recommended for those with unstable health conditions or significant physical

limitations.

TRX is highly adaptable to different fitness levels with appropriate modifications and can be a good fit for almost anyone. However, the focus on core and balance might be challenging for absolute beginners.

Pilatesis extremely adaptable and can be practiced by people of all fitness levels, from complete beginners to advanced athletes, making it an excellent choice for nearly anyone.

While each fitness trend has its merits, the best choice depends on individual goals, physical condition and preferences. Pilates and TRX stand out for safety

Choosing the right workout can sometimes feel like picking a movie to watch on Netflix – overwhelming with too many options.

and adaptability, making them excellent choices for beginners and those looking for sustainable fitness routines. HIIT and CrossFit offer effective but more intense options for those who can safely manage the demands.

All these workout methods can be great, but the best one is the one that works for you and your lifestyle. It should be something you can do regularly and enjoy, without feeling overwhelmed or burdened by it.

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@foxwingfi tness.com with questions or with ideas for future wellness articles.

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THROWBACK

They Surfed Rincon

BY VINCE BURNS

Rinconers can reel off a long list of legendary locals: Greenough, Yater, several members of the Carp High class of 1967, Moore, Mearig, Curren and more.

But what of the non-locals who made regular trips north to worship Rincon’s winter waves during surfing’s golden era? Who was on the scene and doing enough in the water to leave some kind of mark on Rincon’s surfing history? To be clear, we’re talking about those who did not grow up with Rincon’s icy saltwater in their veins but about those who had to make the trip here.

Da Cat Dora

Let’s start at the very top with the most famous surfer of them all. Although Miki Dora (1934-2002) was by no means a local, Da Cat was not an uncommon sight at the Queen of the Coast.

In our research, we’ve collected more than a few Dora sightings at Rincon. One photo from his glory days shows Dora, John Peck and local Denny Aaberg strolling out to Rincon waves in December 1966. The surfboards the trinity are carrying are almost as famous as their owners: a Yater Spoon (Dora), a Morey-Pope Peck Penetrator with heavy Slipcheck (Peck), and a Lance Carson-model shaped by Hap Jacobs (Aaberg).

That Ron Stoner (1944-1994?) took the photo adds to its allure, since together he and fellow photographer LeRoy Grannis brilliantly recorded surfing’s golden age on film. But by the late ‘60s, Stoner was soon to abandon professional photography and disappear, making this shot all the sweeter.

Other Dora sightings: Bill Hubina remembered Da Cat being skeptical of the shorter 7’ 11” board Blinky was carrying out to Rincon waves in 1967. And Mike Davis vividly remembers Dora being front and center during the Point’s greatest swell, in December 1969. So, Dora was no stranger at Rincon, all the way up until his exodus from the country in 1974 to avoid – shall we say – the legal system’s interest in him. After Dora’s long out-ofcountry sojourn and period as a guest of the government in 1982, Dora again became an occasional Rincon visitor.

And then there’s Gidget and Dora. Memories are a little hazy here but the real-life Gidget (Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman; b. 1941) says she remembers a surf trip up north to Rincon with Dora. Wow! Gidget and Miki, the two lead figures in surfing’s origin myth, both at Rincon Point in the late 1950s? If only we had photographs.

Fast forward forty years: after contracting cancer, Dora spent his last days at his father’s (Miklos Dora) home in Montecito, occasionally having friends drive him to Rincon to watch the waves and breathe the salt air.

Noll, Mũnoz, and more

Another more than occasional Rincon visitor is none other than Greg “Da Bull” Noll (1937-2021). Noll is most famous for riding giant Hawaii waves, using

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what of the non-locals who made regular trips north to worship Rincon’s winter waves during surfing’s golden era? Who was on the scene and doing enough in the water to leave some kind of mark on Rincon’s surfing history?

his powerful body and “elephant gun” boards to muscle them into submission.

Noll famously spent a year in Hawaii living in a beach shack under the “guardianship” of longtime Santa Barbaran Billy Meng (1930-2023), who oversaw his education, at least as far as Noll’s parents knew.

Research reveals that Noll spent the winter of 1955 in Carpinteria, living with Mike Stange, Meng and Jim Fisher, surfing every day. Micky Mũnoz (b. 1937) and Bobby Patterson (b. 1935) made regular visits.

Speaking of Mũnoz (stunt double for Sandra Dee in “Gidget”), he was another non-local Rincon regular. The Mongoose gave us his Rincon memories awhile back: “Rincon is definitely a special place and very dear to me. I can’t remember my first time surfing there, sometime in the early ‘50s. And I surfed it every year at least into the ‘70s till it got way too crowded. At the end I had to sneak in to beat the crowd, but I still managed to get a surf or three in almost every year!”

Dora, Noll, Mũnoz, possibly Gidget herself – that’s a pretty impressive list of Rincon visitors during surfing’s halcyon days. But of course, any surfer worth his or her wax had to make pilgrimages to the

Queen of the Coast.

A few more names of surf legends who left their mark at Rincon: Wayne Miyata (1942-2005) was caught by LeRoy Grannis at Rincon in a well-known photograph in 1962; and Bob “The Bearded Bard” Cooper (1937-2020) was a frequent Rincon visitor, appearing in early 1960’s films and a classic Ron Stoner photo with both arms extended to heaven in exultation.

A few more regular visitors: Lance Carson (b. 1943), Dora foil Johnny Fain (1943-2022), Mike Doyle (1941-2019), and Indicator pioneer Leslie “Les” Wong, just to name a few. We’ll have to return to these surfers’ Rincon exploits another day.

And then there’s the one that got away: none other than uber surf and swim Hawaiian legend Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968). The Duke visited nearby Ojai and its Thacher School in 1922 to give a swimming demonstration in the school’s “pool” (in reality a very murky reservoir).

Kahanamoku’s Ojai visit is recorded in

photos with Thacher School swimmers and in another with school founder and headmaster Sherman Day Thacher. Is there any chance the Duke slipped away from dusty Ojai to Rincon for a quick surf? After all, a strong Thacher-Rincon connection has long existed. The Thacher House, now one of the oldest on the Point, was built in 1940 by the wife of Sherman Thacher.

Alas, we know of no evidence that the Duke surfed Rincon but we can dream.

For now, that’s our survey of the most well-known surfing visitors to Rincon during the early days. If you have more to add to the list, get in touch!

By the way, Kahanamoku’s (so far) imaginary Rincon surf session and actual Ojai visit came about the time the great swimmer rescued eight drowning fishermen off Newport Beach. The Duke used his surfboard to accomplish the feat in heavy seas, which eventually led lifeguards to adopt longboards as key lifesaving equipment. If you’ve spotted any errors of omission or commission in our list of famous Rincon surf visitors, get in touch with Vince at vinceburns805@gmail. com so we can update the list. Mike Davis’s autobiography (including an account of the 1969 swell complete with Dora sightings) is available online. For a last visit with Dora in Montecito, see a TSJ article from 2002 by Steve Pezman: surfersjournal.com/editorial/ miki-dora-the-cats-ninth-life.

Vince and Stephen Bates have written “the” history of Rincon Point, available locally and online at amazon.com/dp/1467108707. Do you have a photo from Carpinteria’s past? Contact news@coastalview.com to share it with other readers!

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Ron Stoner snapped this photo in December 1966 at Rincon of, from left, John Peck, Miki Dora, and Denny Aaberg.

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Warriors aquatics stars celebrate signing day

Carpinteria’s student athletes take talents to the next level

This week, three Carpinteria High School (CHS) student athletes – Asher Smith, Griffin Yamaoka and Lilli Nemetz – celebrated “signing day” in front of friends, family, teammates and coaches, penning their names on letters of intent to continue their aquatics careers at the college level.

“We are thrilled to celebrate such a well-earned milestone for Lilli, Griffin, and Asher,” said Carpinteria water polo coach Karl Fredrickson. “These three athletes are genuine, kind, and some of the fiercest competitors you’ll meet.”

“Accountability, respect and hard work have set them apart as true leaders and role models for our athletics program and community,” he continued. “In true Warrior fashion, they have fought tooth and nail to reach their goals – their dedication and determination are a rising tide that’s lifting those around them.”

Smith, who has been a star in the pool and the water polo team’s top scorer during his time at CHS, is committed to playing men’s water polo next year at Loyola Marymount University.

As a Warrior, he helped his team to four straight Citrus Coast League titles, winning three league MVPs, an award for 2023-24 Scholar Athlete of the Year and a nod as CIF’s Player of the Year during a championship run in his sophomore season.

“His competitive attitude has always been his strength and is contagious with his peers whether in water polo or swim,” said CHS swim and water polo coach Jon

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Otsuki. “Asher is a polished player and has a lot of high-level club experience and can and will fill whatever role he is presented with. He has the intelligence and physical strength to be an immediate impact player.”

Yamaoka – who was also a four-year water polo standout for the Warriors, an All League athlete and a key part of the team’s success – intends to continue his water polo career at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

“Griffin is the ultimate team player. He is unselfish, works hard and is quick to learn,” coach Otsuki said. “He has a high

water polo game IQ and is very coachable. Through the three seasons on the Warriors swim program he has increased his speed and stamina tremendously, and both will be beneficial to his efforts at the collegiate level.”

Nemetz, an All League swimmer who was a force for the Warriors swim and water polo programs, will be staying close to home and joining the women’s swim team at Westmont College.

“Lilli has a ton of untapped potential, and she is gifted with size and strength, a great recipe for a true breakout year,”

coach Otsuki said. “She has become a versatile swimmer which should give her opportunities to contribute to the Westmont program. I look forward to seeing how extensive college training will help her to further develop her swimming career.”

Coach Otsuki said it was “an honor” coaching all three athletes and watching them grow during their time at CHS.

“They each have the character, dedication, and commitment to take their athletic participation to the next level,” he said. “I know they appreciate the opportunity to extend their athletic careers and will make the most of the experience.”

Local racer claims eighth Baja 500 win

Carpinteria racer Dan Chamlee and The Factory Racing team went down south to Ensenada and came out as the official Class 7 winner of the 56th Baja 500, continuing a long legacy of endurance racing and the team’s eighth Baja 500 win.

Chamlee’s Ford truck finished the race in 13 hours and 36 minutes, navigating what he called a “very rough and technical course” in this year’s race.

“The truck ran great with the new engine and transmission,” Chamlee said. “The truck never felt better.”

He credited a new tune up, thanks to King Shocks, and the team’s new intercom system which allowed his wife, Laurie, to call and check in during the race.

Chamlee thanked his wife and the rest of The Factory Racing team Kurt Kimball, Greg Anderson, Todd Craven and Shawn Chamlee.

Dan and Laurie Chamlee, center, and the Factory Racing Team celebrate a Baja 500 win.

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Seated in center, Asher Smith, left, and Griffin Yamaoka, with their CHS water polo teammates.

Seated from left, Asher Smith, Lilli Nemetz and Griffin Yamaoka sign letters of intent to four-year universities with their families and CHS coaches present.

Warriors honored at “Evening with the Athletes”

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Several current and former Carpinteria High School student athletes were honored at Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s “Evening With the Athletes” at Marjorie Luke Theater on May 28.

Carpinteria senior and swim team captain Jackson Melton was named as the Boys Swimming Athlete of the Year, following a historic career in the pool where he set at least seven school records despite an injury that cut his final season short.

During his time as a Warrior, Melton set school records in the 50-, 100- and 200-meter freestyle – some of them several times – the 200 individual medley, 100 breaststroke and several more team relay records.

Melton was named Athlete of the Week earlier this season after breaking three records at the Citrus Coast League Championships.

Asher Smith, a senior who has racked up multiple awards in his four years on the water polo team, was recognized as Carpinteria’s Scholar Athlete of the Year. Smith has a 4.4 GPA, is a committed member of the school’s ASB and earned a scholarship to play Division 1 water polo at Loyola Marymount.

The Athletic Round Table also recognized Taylor Classen and Erin Otsuki, two former CHS aquatics stars who are now shining at Santa Barbara City College’s (SBCC) state championship swim and water polo programs.

Both were members of SBCC’s nearly unstoppable women’s water polo team, which sailed through to a 37-1 record and a CCCAA state championship in 2023. Otsuki also made a splash on SBCC’s women’s swim team, helping the Vaqueros earn three first-place relay finishes during the Vaqueros’ state championship win this spring.

So long to a legend, Bill Walton

CRUZ ON SPORTS

In the sports world, where jocks and meatheads typically rule the land, there comes along every once in a while a character who blurs the lines of what it means to be an athlete. These are the eccentric artists, activists and creative types who somehow ended up excelling on the court or in the field, often bringing an entirely new perspective to their games.

I must admit I have always been one myself, as a sports-addicted writer who feels just as comfortable with a pen in my hand as I did with a baseball bat. And because of this, I have always been drawn to these kindred spirits, these athletes who live on the edges of society and aren’t afraid to push the boundaries.

Last week, we lost one of the best of these lovable weirdos – a basketball legend and one of the most unique sports broadcast voices of all time, the tie-dyewearing and scruffy-haired giant, Bill Walton.

Walton was truly one of a kind, and although I might’ve been too young to really understand his impact as a basketball star, for the past 10 years I have grown to know and love him as the kooky, offbeat, but always enjoyable voice of late-night college basketball.

Every season, for a few nights a week, Walton had free reign of ESPN’s broadcasts, often taking viewers down tangential backroads that somehow ended up with loads of historical trivia and philosophical life lessons. He once said that being a broadcaster was a mix between a history student and performer, and his unconventional style was the result of a life lived to the fullest.

He often called himself “the luckiest man in the world,” and what I saw and heard from him was an indestructible optimism, an ability to see the positive in even his worst moments.

Throughout his childhood, he battled a stutter that left him awkward and insecure about his voice. As a lanky kid, he used his basketball skills as his way of

During his time at UCLA, Bill Walton, center, was never afraid to join in student protests. communicating.

When he earned a chance to play for UC Los Angeles’ iconic coach John Wooden, he earned a reputation as a paradoxical combination of basketball star and rebellious hippy. On the court, he helped lead the team to two national championships and an 88-game winning streak.

Off the court, he grew his hair long, and was never afraid to use his prominence on campus for good, joining in peace rallies against the Vietnam War. During one demonstration

So here’s to you, Bill Walton. Thank you for being authentically you, and we were lucky just to be able to watch.

in 1972, he was arrested alongside his fellow students, garnering both praise and criticism for his actions.

In the NBA, Walton’s counter-culture ways grew along with his on-court accolades. He earned championships and MVPs for two different teams, all while capturing the country with his long red hair, shaggy beard and affinity for the Grateful Dead.

But during his career, the seven-foot-tall Walton suffered heavily with injuries to his feet, legs and back.

After nagging injuries, including more than three dozen major surgeries, Walton was forced to retire after 13 years.

When Walton was 28 years old, he overcame his stutter thanks to the help of longtime broadcaster Marty Glickman. This opened the door for Walton to finally be able to express himself the way he always wanted.

And once he got going, there was no shutting him down. During his broadcasts, Walton showered his viewers with stories about his love for music, the outdoors and life. He encouraged us to read, watch films, meditate, ride a bike and travel the world. He promised us that life made sense, especially when it felt like it didn’t.

I sometimes would even forget that I was watching a basketball game while listening to Walton ramble his way through a broadcast, and it’s in those moments that I loved him the most. And though I will miss him come this college basketball season, I’m grateful that I got to hear his encouraging voice for so many years.

As he said in his own words in an interview just two years ago: “That’s all I want in life. Is more. More time. More life. More music. More games. More reading. More love. More everything. I’m the luckiest guy in the world.”

So here’s to you, Bill Walton. Thank you for being authentically you, and we were lucky just to be able to watch.

Ryan P. Cruz is the sports editor for Coastal View News. This is the latest installment of a monthly column where he explores local sports, sports history, and what’s in store for the future of Carpinteria sports. Have an idea, tip, or sports story? Email him at sports@ coastalview.com.

Coach Kurt Souza, with CHS swimmer Jackson Melton and former Warriors Taylor Classen and Erin Otsuki.

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SBRoads to discuss upcoming construction

SBRoads will host a community meeting at the Montecito Union School auditorium on June 6, 4 p.m., to discuss upcoming construction plans to Highway 101 during the Summer. The school is located at 385 San Ysidro Road, Santa Barbara.

Construction plans for this summer include new freeway lanes and on- and off-ramps to be built between Olive Mill and Hermosillo Roads, in the Santa Barbara segment; in Montecito, freeway lanes, bridges and on- and off-ramps are currently under construction.

Caltrans construction crews will also begin dividing lanes to provide space for construction. From summer 2024 until summer 2025, the northbound lanes will be divided by safety barriers between Hixon and Olive Mill roads, and one northbound lane will be located on the southbound side.

The northbound off-ramps in the area will close consecutively, so drivers can use the off-ramp before or after a closure. Lanes will be the standard 12’ wide throughout the divided lane area. ––Jun Starkey Northbound lanes on Hixon and Olive Mill roads will be divided to provide more space for construction.

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CHS Booster Club Salutes the 2024 Warrior Student Athletes

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DIANA RIGBY, SUPERINTENDENT

Congratulations Class of 2024!

YOU DID IT! We are immensely proud of each and every one of you. This momentous occasion celebrates the culmination of many years of schoolwork, projects, exams, extracurricular activities and personal growth. You have mastered academic content, displayed athletic skills, created art, performed in band, orchestra, mock trials, Muses drama and musical productions and participated in many community service projects.

Along the way, you developed lasting friendships, discovered your passions and enjoyed the love, support and encouragement from family, teachers and friends. You can be proud of your achievements and the adult you have become.

Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all the amazing things that you will achieve. Stay curious, be kind and always strive to make a positive impact in the world. Congratulations and here’s to your future filled with happiness and success!

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Bikini Factory

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Carp Moon Cafe

Carpinteria Women’s Club

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Chocolats du Calibressan

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Dang Burger

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Lucky Llama Coffee House

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Evolutions Spa

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Jedlicka’s Los Olivos

Karin Petersen

Kerry Doehr

Larry and Sarah Hoskins

Norma Delwiche

Pee Bee and Jays

Pete and Hilary Lapidus

Peter Dugre

Pizza Man Dan’s

Raising Canes

Ric Castile

Richard Campos Ins Agency

Rincon Brewery

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery

Rudy’s Restaraunt

Santa Barbara Carriage Museum

Santa Barbara Sea Center & Museum

Santa Barbara Symphony

Sarah Huskins

Stacey Risotti

Starbucks

Stephanie and Craig Zimmerman

Stephanie and Marcus Priest

Sushi Teri

Suzan and Ian Cluderay

The Alvaro’s

The Bernstein Family

The Main Family

The Schwasnick Family

The Springer Family

The Torres Family

Thomas Castelo

Trisha Kenney

Uncle Chen

Ventura Music Hall

Will Carlton

Zooker’s

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GERARDO CORNEJO PRINCIPAL

Congratulations! Graduation marks the culmination of years of dedication, late nights and triumphs, big and small. You should all be proud of yourselves.

High school graduation isn’t an ending, it’s an exciting new beginning. The world is before you, a vast basket full of opportunities. Embrace the unknown! Follow those passions that set your soul on fire, whether it’s diving into a dream career, embarking on a life-changing journey or making a positive impact on the world. Always thank those who help you along the way, remember they are part of your success. We all have someone to thank for what we accomplish, let that person know how much they mean to you.

Class of 2024, the future is yours to shape. Go with confidence, compassion, appreciation and a thirst for knowledge. Remember, the world needs you. Make a positive mark, chase your dreams, and never stop learning, growing and inspiring. We can’t wait to see what incredible things you will accomplish, and why do we know this? It’s simple.

You are a Carpinteria High School graduate… where Warrior Spirit Never Dies.

Carpinteria Warriors

Friday, June 7, 2024 | 6 p.m.

Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium

National Anthem CHS Warrior Band

Principal Gerardo Cornejo

Recognition of Gold Cord Kelly Pierce

/Sealbearers

Presentation of Graduates Alfredo Martinez, Counselor

Julie Bravo, Counselor Marlo Stoops, Counselor

Presentation of Diplomas School Board Members

Closing Comments Gerardo Cornejo, Principal

Salutatorians

Valedictorian

Jackson Wade Melton

Lizbeth Alpizar Farfan

CHS Alma Mater

We love you alma mater, we will sing your praises o’er the land. We will always uphold the standards, for which your colors stand.

Inspiring us ever onward, we will bring you victory, oh the Warriors of Carpinteria, we will be eternally.

Diego Alcala Cerecero

Lizbeth Alpizar Farfan

Valeria Alcala Lira

Mia Alvarado

Kevin Alpizar

David Alvarez

Jonathan Bailon Ortiz

Anissa Avila

Victoria Baker

David Badillo-Mateo

Dominic Castillo

Vanessa Cardona-Sanchez

Yaqueline Ceja

Alyssa Carreno

Wes Chung

Ruby Cluderay

Guadalupe Cintura Carrillo

Matthew Conner KolisnykCarter Cox

Devyn Clayton

Mateo Barton Grimley

Jonathan Cabrera Romero Amarisse Camargo

Camryn Bernstein

Cesar Campuzano

Alejandra Cruz Jayson Dishion

Sara Fakinos

Linda Galindo

Dylan Gonzales

Shane Gutierrez Goodmans

Sebastian Hernandez

Isabella Juarez

Melisa Cruz Vences

Charlie Esquivel Vences

Connor Freeman

Yuliza Garcia Itzel Guadian Fernandez

Sydney Harvey

Samantha Jaramillo

Silke Leonard

Erik Cruz

Matthew Endow Isaac Flores

Luna Galvan

Rowan Grandle

Emily Guzman-Morales

Giovanni Hernandez Ramirez

Marcos Julian Pantaleon

Dennis Cove

Sophia Estrada

Juana Frias

Jacqueline Garcia Rodriguez

Jehonadab Gutierrez Delgado

Katherine Hernandez

Alexis Jimenez Rosales

Alejandra Lira Cardona

Andres Cruz Ezquivel

Mariana Esquivel Reyes

Angel Frausto Oscar Garcia

Kaia GreenburgMcGuige

Adam Haines

Alexiana Jaimes

Audrey Kramer

Mario Mares

Kristian Main

Jessemar Marquez Miranda

Brandon Martinez Brenda Martinez Nolan Martin Jorge Martinez Clover Martinez

Riley McCaskey

Jay Montoya

David Najera

Luis Maya

Emma Miller

Pawarissorn Munglad

Mauricio Martinez

Andrew McClellan

Ashlee Mora

Paola Martinez-Carrillo

Nathan Mata

Anthony Mendoza Orozco

Brisa Mendoza-Mejia

Salvador Mosqueda Tinoco

Mika Mullikin

Natalie Martinez

Jackson Melton

Danna Mora Soto

Lucas Navarro

Samantha Nielsen

Abigail Nunez Rodas

Lilliana Nemetz

Itzel Olivia-Pablin

Isabel Nunez-Melchor

Briana Perez Martinez Victor Perez

Alexander Ortiz Ortiz

Asher Pampel Selene Pantaleon Reyes

Oscar Palau Mora

Raul Reyes

Carissa Reef

Ariana Sanchez

Marisol Rodriguez Rivera

Santiago Reyes Cintura Victor Rios Lopez

Nathan Rodriguez Lela Roberts

Yulia Polunets

Brianna Ramirez Flores

Oscar Ramirez Nunez

Joaquin Ramirez

Miguel Ramirez VencesJazmin Ramos Lucero Ramirez Orozco

Andres Quezada ZavalaJuan Quintero Gonzalez Frida Pulido

Nathan Sanchez Mancilla

Miguel Sandoval Ledezma

Cody Schwasnick

Dillan Scott

Luke Schofield

Kiara Santana

Isela Zamora

Angel Zepeda Cabanillas

Troy Zimmerman

Christian Vences Joaquin Vital

Eduardo Venancio Pantaleon

Daniel Velazquez Ayala

Mario Serrano Jimenez

Marika Stellwagen Maxwell Stone Asher Smith Elijah Sheaffer Taff Sawyer

Elias Torres Judah Torres Grace Thompson

Sophia Thomas Tallon Trumble

Diego Vargas SantanaIsabella Velasquez

Sia Valikonis

Genoveva Valencia

Oscar Velazquez

Angel Zamora

Anthony Ybarra

Griffin Yamaoka

Ashley Webb Benjamin Werner Joseph White

Jiali Coronado

Cassandra Wynne

Isabel Finnigan Diego Veras

The teachers and the staff of Carpinteria Middle School are proud of your determination and hard work over the past three years! Congratulations! With your leadership, it has been wonderful building CMS into a caring, learning community together. We have appreciated your maturity this year as you have modeled the CMS Expectations: Be Respectful, Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Positive Contributors.

You will all be transitioning from RedHawks to Warriors soon, and we here at CMS wish you all the best! You will always be a RedHawk, and you have all left a

CMS RedHawks Carpinteria Middle SchooL

LISA O’SHEA, PRINCIPAL

legacy of respect and acceptance. We know that you are well-prepared for the future challenges you will face. Continue to show academic endurance and set worthy goals. Don’t stop until you are proud. CMS is grateful to CVN for graciously allowing us to celebrate you here, in this hometown newspaper, that represents Carpinteria so well.

As you travel through life, believe in yourself. Kindness is universal – people will remember how you made them feel. Be accepting. Be kind. Be determined to reach your goals.

My hope is that you will understand your power to make a positive impact in our world and that you will make the world a better place by your actions. We will miss you, RedHawks!

Santiago Aguilera

Bryan Davis-Riebe

Caleb Bahena

Adrian Camacho

Iyanna Carrillo

Maya Cooper

Aubrey Alcaraz

Giselle Echeverria

Emily Banks

Eric Carbajal

Nolan Chamlee

Michelle Cornejo

Audiana Aispuro

Molly Diamond

Callie Balch

Anthony Capalby

Valerie Carrillo Mora

Michael Cornejo

Erick Andrade

Thomas Elmore

David Barbosa

Karla Carbajal

Gabriel Chung

Ariana Cruz

Evelyn Aviles-Moreno

Jackson Brainerd

Lizbeth Cardona

Katherine ContrerasDominguez

Diego Esquivel Rosales Eric Flores Kaylee Flores

Deisy Flores-Miguel

Monica Flores Lucio

Erasmo FraustoElizarraras

Gilberto Gomez

Yaretzi HernandezMondragon

Madison Lee

Ryah Ma

Ashlynn GreenburgMcGuigen

Travis Holmstrom

Daniel Lino

Giovanny Martinez Huerta

Isla Gonzalez

Tadeo Herrera Navarro

Dominick Lemus Vargas

Antonio Martinez

Benjamin Gaspar Martinez

Gordon Guevara

Ximena Juarez

Khloe Lopez

Kellen Glasgow Kesia Gutierrez

Mason Hampton

Aven Hardy Sophia Handall

Elijah HernandezYaila Hernandez Ramirez

Valeria Lopez

Callie Labistour

Lila Garay

Kevin Garcia Martinez

Isaiah Garcia

Halleh Gahan Mariah Galvez

Santiago Gudino Sanchez

Gwyndolyn Hultman

Fatima Lopez

Nicolas Martinez

Ariana Garcia Varela

Diego Hernandez

Gioia Martins

Mila Martins

Bryant Maya

Juanita MosquedaElizarraraz

Blanca Palau Mora

Yael Rosales

Jonathan Pulido Alonso

Sherlynn Salinas-Cruz

Brianna Redfield

Holliday Smith

Fatima Mendoza Orozco

Francisco Nova

Kayde Perez Sanchez

Harper Rowbottom

Emi Quintero

Samantha Sanchez

Michelle Rodriguez Mendoza

Ayla Soicher

Daniel Mendoza

Byoungju Nancarrow

Avery Parra

Ronny Rosales-Bui

Mateo Quezada Zavala

Isaac Sanchez

Jackqueline Michelle Reyes

Lucia Smith

Brandyn Moore

Aaron Ortega

Wyatt Pitterle

Hector Ruiz-Estrada

Isabella Ramirez

Kevin Sandoval Villasenor

Heysell Rosales Chavez

Jose Solano Sanchez

Yazmin Morales Esquivel

Marifer Ortiz Ortiz

Hollister Puentes

Yureimy Salas Chavez

Daisy Ramirez Orozco

Sandu Ella

David Rosales

Isabella Stovall Layia Suarez Mitchell

Alison Thai

Matilda Tamony

Jordan Volz

Joaquin Zamarripa Ryley Walker

Vanessa Tlatenchi Vences

Emiliano Torres Hector Valencia

CONGRATS TO OUR STRONG, SMART, & BOLD

2024 GRADUATES!

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