Coastal View News • June 13, 2024

Roaring to life

Nicole Velasquez-Slawson, left, and her daughter Lila Garay joined more than 400 community members coloring in Carpinteria’s Downtown-T sidewalks over the weekend for the city’s 2024 Chalk Walk; Garay ultimately took home the first-place prize in Chalk Walk’s child/teen division for the stunning chalk depiction of a tiger. Arts Center Executive Director Kristina Calkins told CVN that participants created 188 chalk squares during the colorful, fun-filled weekend, which was organized by Muralism, the Arts Center and the city of Carpinteria. See more Chalk Walk photos on pg. 16 of this week’s print.

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Carpinteria welcomes new firefighters

The Montecito Fire Department and the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District welcomed seven new firefighters from the Joint Academy for Class 125 on Saturday, according to Carpinteria-Summerland spokesperson Grace Rampton.

Three of the seven will now serve Carpinteria and Summerland: firefighter/paramedics Camila Schafer and Brendan Ryan, alongside firefighter Dan Fawcett. The three completed a rigorous ten-week academy, Rampton said.

– Evelyn Spence

Camila Schafer, firefighter/paramedic Brendan Ryan, Fire Chief Robert Kovach and firefighter Dan Fawcett.

Trash pickup unaffected by Juneteenth holiday

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Customers of E.J. Harrison & Sons trash collection can expect regular service during the holiday week of Juneteenth, June 16-22. E.J. Harrison’s waste collection in Carpinteria takes place on Thursdays beginning at 7 a.m. The holiday is on Wednesday, June 19.

E.J. Harrison & Sons reminded customers in a press release sent out earlier this month that all three waste carts – trash, recycling and organic – can be placed curbside for weekly pickup. Food waste should be enclosed in a paper or plastic bag and placed in the organic waste cart. The business also requests that all three carts are positioned with at least two to three feet of space between each other, other objects and the curb.

For the past couple of years, the state of California has made greater efforts to increase food recycling. In 2022, the state implemented a requirement to separate food waste from landfill, E.J. Harrison & Sons said in the press release. The business encourages customers to participate in food waste recycling by utilizing their organic cart.

Per the press release, “Even if you only have food waste bags and no yard waste, you should still put the food waste bags in your organic waste cart and take it to the curb every week for pickup.”

COURTESY PHOTOS

From left, firefighter/paramedic Camila Schafer, firefighter/paramedic Brendan Ryan and firefighter Dan Fawcett are sworn in by Fire Chief Robert Kovach.

From left: Battalion Chief Brian Roberson, firefighter/paramedic

Cannabis tax revenues are falling short – again

Four pot shops in unincorporated areas were expected to open but didn’t, officials say

BY MELINDA BURNS

For the third year in a row, the Santa Barbara County Executive Office (CEO) is projecting a budget shortfall in cannabis tax revenues, this time because the revenue from pot shops is lower than expected.

The shortfall for this fiscal year, covering June 2023 through June 2024, will likely be $1.8 million, or 24% less than the $7.5 million that was budgeted last June, county officials told the Board of Supervisors last Tuesday. Fiscal year-end cannabis tax revenues are now projected to total $5.7 million – barely enough to cover the $5 million annual cost of ensuring compliance with county regulations and enforcing the law against black market operators.

Of 57 cannabis operators in the county, 33 reported their gross revenues for the third quarter and 20 reported zero revenues, indicating they were not harvesting from January through March, according to the CEO’s report to the board. Four operators did not file tax reports, officials said, and their county business licenses will not be renewed.

The county had previously over-projected cannabis tax revenues for both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 fiscal years, as a glut on the market caused prices to plunge.

This fiscal year, the county was counting on four cannabis dispensaries to come online in Orcutt, Los Alamos, eastern Goleta and Santa Claus Lane in the Carpinteria Valley, officials said, but the owners still do not have their building permits and business licenses.

Additionally, the tax revenue from dispensaries in Isla Vista and Santa Ynez – the only two currently operating in unincorporated areas under county jurisdiction – has been lower than expected.

Dr. Greenthumb’s, the dispensary under county review in Orcutt; and Island Drift/The Annex in eastern Goleta, are both slated to open this fall. The Roots dispensary on Santa Claus Lane and Haven in Los Alamos are expected to open in the spring of 2025 and the fall of 2025, respectively.

North County Supervisor Bob Nelson expressed frustration with the cannabis retail owners who have not yet opened for business. Perhaps the rules need to be tightened, he said.

“At what point do we say, ‘Thanks, but no thanks’?” Nelson asked. “…They are at this point taking advantage of the system, dragging their feet for years. Some of them have good reasons, and others don’t.”

Brittany Odermann, deputy county CEO, said the owners of the four pending retail operations were making progress “slowly but surely.”

“They know that we’re watching,” she said.

Shift in enforcement

The CEO’s quarterly updates on cannabis always include a report on the activities of the Sheriff’s Cannabis Compliance Team. Tuesday’s report noted that during the third quarter of this fiscal year,

“At

what point do we say, ‘Thanks, but no thanks’? … They are at this point taking advantage of the system, dragging their feet for years. Some of them have good reasons, and others don’t.”

–– County Supervisor Bob Nelson

the team confiscated 259 pounds of cannabis valued at $261,000 from four illegal “grows” – a far cry from the millions of dollars’ worth of illegal live marijuana plants and dried product that the team was confiscating back in 2019 and 2020.

These days, according to the report, the team is seeing fewer large-scale illegal outdoor “grows” and more small, illegal “grows” in homes and commercial buildings, where the operators can “hide in plain sight.”

Also, the Sheriff’s team is focusing on the source of cannabis that is sold illegally on the street, because street dealing is “one of the most common ways youth in this county are gaining access to marijuana products,” the report said.

Finally, it said, the enforcement team is encountering the use of “burner distros,” illegal distribution companies that have become a statewide problem. These companies are “fronting” as legitimate: that is, they have state licenses, but they are moving large amounts of cannabis to the black market in other states or even countries, where its value goes up exponentially. Alternatively, the cannabis – grown legally or illegally – could wind up at an unlicensed storefront, say, in Los Angeles, where it could be sold without having to get permits or pay taxes.

In an interview, Odermann said that legitimate growers selling legal cannabis may not know that the distribution company buying their product is a “front.” Because these companies typically offload their product, dump their licenses and vanish, they are known as “burner distros,” a takeoff on the cheap, disposable “burner” cell phones that offer anonymity to criminals on the run.

“It’s hard to track,” Odermann said. “They do it once and disappear. The way the illegal market is thriving is they’re weaving into the legal market. Growers are getting duped.”

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

CITY BEAT

Council favors cutting community service deputy position amid $448,000 operating deficit

Law enforcement services account for increasingly higher expenditures

BY ATMIKA IYER

The city of Carpinteria is currently showing a $448,000 deficit in this year’s fiscal budget, city staff told the Carpinteria City Council during the council’s meeting on June 10.

Earlier, during the council’s March 19 special meeting, city staff said that the deficit was originally projected to be $1.8 million, which staff decreased to $448,000 after reviewing revenue projections and revisiting expenditure requests and additional deferments of one-time expenditures.

Staff also reported stagnancy in the city’s revenue, with increasing expenditures. The budget will return to the council on June 24, when the public hearing on the item will continue.

Per Administrative Services Director Licette Maldonado, the city pulls its revenue from the Bradley-Burns Sales Tax, at $2.1 million; Measure X, at $3.7 million; the Transient Occupancy Tax, at $3.4 million; and the Property Tax, at $5.2 million.

City Assistant City Manager Ryan Kintz pointed to the steadily increasing expenditures allocated to law enforcement, which has grown by 84% since the 2019 fiscal year budget.

Like a few other cities in Santa Barbara County – such as Buellton, Goleta and Solvang – the city of Carpinteria has a contract with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services.

D isputes over those costs have occurred over the past three years; the city first agreed in February 2021 to formally dispute the cost for Sheriff Office services, after the costs jumped from a 5.5% increase to a 37% increase over a twomonth period.

With the current rate of increasing costs for law enforcement, Kintz said, the city’s Sheriff’s Office expenditures will exceed the revenue generated by both Measure X and the Transient Occupancy Tax by 2027.

“Sheriff costs (do) represent the city’s largest single expenditure,” Kintz said. “Managing the costs associated with the sheriff is especially important to maintain our fiscal sustainability.”

Per city staff, potential solutions to balance the budget include possibly deferring: the community satisfaction survey, which costs $15,000; legal services, which costs $150,000; the pension trust services, which costs $15,000; HSAC outreach, which costs $9,000; executive assistance, which costs $24,000; the recruitment contract, which costs $35,000; and sheriff community resources, which costs $200,000.

The city’s community resource deputy is Bryan Dickey, who has 18 years as a deputy with the Sheriff’s Office. He has held the position since June of 2022.

Staff also suggested potentially reducing the operating hours for the City Hall, closing the library one day a week, reducing pool hours, minimizing allocations for grants from the city and downsizing city services with the AgeWell program, landscaping and janitorial services. The council largely did not favor these suggestions.

Councilmember Roy Lee suggested charging organizations that are using the city’s staff, equipment, services or other resources to generate additional revenue. Public Works Director John Ilasin said the solution could be possible, but would also take staff away from responding to the city’s needs.

Councilmemb er Mónica Solórzano asked if the position of community services deputy could be brought back next year, which City Manager Michael Ramirez said would be possible if cut from this year’s budget.

Ramir ez said the Sheriff’s Office believes all deputies should adhere to the community policing effort, but that eliminating the position would take away from the “focused level” of community policing that exists through the position.

Public commenter Gail Marshall said that she supports some of the staff recommendations – emphasizing the need for a balanced budget – but disagreed with reducing the library’s hours.

“The staff recommendations reflect the support necessary to offer our community, the programs and services that make us a well-rounded city. You’re chipping away at infrastructure repairs and substantially investing in public safety,” Mar-

City staff on Monday recommended cutting or postponing several services to help with the city’s $448,000 deficit, including legal services, the community satisfactory survey and pension trust analyses.

“Sheriff costs (do) represent the city’s largest single expenditure… Managing the costs associated with the sheriff is especially important to maintain our fiscal sustainability.”

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City Assistant Manager Ryan Kintz

shall said on Monday. “You’re balancing it all out by maintaining critical support for our community, nonprofits, our community pool and our library. These are what make our city a healthy one.”

Councilmember Roy Lee spoke staunchly in favor of keeping the community resource deputy and maintaining the library’s current hours. Mayor Al Clark and Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon

were in favor of cutting the position for the upcoming fiscal year and reintroducing it as soon as the city’s budget would allow for it.

Council approved staff’s recommendations in a 4-1 vote, with Lee opposed to removing the community service deputy position. Staff will return on June 24 with amendments to the proposed fiscal year budget to be approved by the council.

City recognizes Pride Month, Juneteenth

The Carpinteria City Council passed two proclamations on Monday night recognizing June as Pride Month and observing Juneteenth. The latter marks the day General Order No. 3 was passed on June 19, 1865, freeing enslaved people in Texas almost two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

The Pride Month proclamation commemorates the Stonewall riots of 1969, when members and supporters of LGBTQ+ communities engaged in a series of protests following police raids, arrests and harassment of LBGTQ+ establishments in Greenwich Village, New York.

Via the proclamation, the council committed to supporting “the visibility, dignity, and equity of LGBTQ+ people” in the Carpinteria community through partnerships with Pacific Pride Foundation and Carp PRIDE.

“This nation was founded on the principle that every individual has infinite dignity and worth, and the City Council of the city of Carpinteria calls upon the people of this municipality to embrace this principle and work to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists,” Mayor Al Clark read aloud from the proclamation.

Levin Fetzer from the Pacific Pride Foundation thanked the city council for

adopting Pride month as an annual celebration in Carpinteria.

“I would not be in a place as accepting as Santa Barbara and Carpinteria if it weren’t for people like you making statements such as this, so I really appreciate the time that you have taken to write this proclamation and I very much appreciate the proclamation being accepted,” Fetzer said.

The Juneteenth proclamation called for a continuous commitment to understanding the role of systemic racism and white supremacy in both the United States at large and in Santa Barbara County. The proclamation recognized the negative physical, mental and emotional impacts of racism to the over 10,000 Black residents within the county.

“Juneteenth allows us to remember the freeing of enslaved people, reflect on the condition of the lives of their descendants in our present day, and commit ourselves to being anti-racist as we work to end systemic racism in our communities,”

Councilmember Roy Lee said.

Jordan Killebrew, cofounder of Juneteenth Santa Barbara, thanked the council during public comment for recognizing the historic day; Killebrew said the only Juneteenth celebration happening on

Via a proclamation, the council committed to supporting “the visibility, dignity, and equity of LGBTQ+ people” in the Carpinteria community through partnerships with Pacific Pride Foundation and Carp PRIDE.

California’s South Coast is scheduled for June 15 in the city of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone.

“We’re honored to continue this tradition, as we’re not the first iteration of

Juneteenth in the county. Our elders, ancestors and community members have celebrated in churches, backyards and parks,” Killebrew said.

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Entertainment License modifications

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BY ATMIKA IYER

The Carpinteria City Council unanimously voted on Monday to amend the city of Carpinteria’s Municipal Code to allow for outdoor live entertainment. This follows months of debates between local businesses arguing they should be allowed to host outdoor live music performances and some Carpinteria residents complaining that outdoor music is simply too loud.

With the latest amendment, live music is now permitted outdoors until 9 p.m. on weekdays and 10 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Live entertainment was not regularly permitted outdoors in Carpinteria prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, but under the city’s Covid-19 Outdoor Business Permit Program, businesses could take historically indoor activities, such as live music, and move them outdoors. That program is set to expire June 30.

In the last few months, a small group of Carpinterians – including Eileen and Stephen Marcussen, who have spoken at several city council meetings about the issue – have shared their concerns about the live music coming from Island Brewing Company (IBC), a brewery located on Sixth Street, arguing that the music is too loud and disrupts the Beach Neighborhood.

Following the Marcussens’ complaints, Carpinteria’s business owners and live

entertainment enthusiasts came out in droves during a late March city council meeting to advocate for the continuation of live music, amassing over a thousand signatures in petitions arguing for continued live, outdoor entertainment.

During Monday night’s meeting, Stephen Marcussen spoke once again during public comment, expressing concerns with the volume of IBC’s music.

“Do we really have to go through this summer with this constant nuisance? We can’t entertain guests on our patio without being disturbed by the nuisance that is the Island Brewing Company’s outdoor entertainment,” Marcussen said. “Who’s monitoring this experiment during band sets or are we reliant on complaints through the city’s website, and how is that accountable?”

Eileen Marcussen spoke after, stating her “rights (were) being violated” because the business’s operations entering her home – referencing the volume of live entertainment.

Corktree Cellars owner André Jackson followed the Marcussens. She thanked the city for its engagement with this issue, noting that community members looking for live entertainment will go elsewhere if the city doesn’t allow business owners to be competitive with the entertainment they can provide.

“We all want to live within the guidelines that the city provides, but what we

Friendly faces

Despite the gloomy June weather, Sally Graham – seen at left with her pup Wilfred – Marlene Hazen and Molly the pug were seen welcoming out-of-towners at the city of Carpinteria’s kiosk on Saturday, June 8, located near the Seal Fountain on the 800 block of Linden Avenue. The kiosk, staffed by helpful Carpinteria volunteers, offers free maps, brochures and advice for curious visitors; it is open Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

saw on March 25 was that overwhelmingly the community supports our ability to have live music with what I think are reasonable guidelines,” Jackson said.

“I appreciate the conversation we had in March and I think you should hopefully consider that we are being responsible.”

IBC’s Paul Wright also thanked the council for amending the city’s ordinance.

“We would like to thank you for hearing our concerns and in bringing Ordinance 781 to a second session for reading tonight and approval,” Wright said.

Councilmember Wade Nomura asked if there was a way the council could regulate the decibel of noise prior to approving the amendment. Community Development Director Nick Bobroff responded that the city doesn’t currently have the resources to measure decibel of volume, adding that staff will return after the summer to see if there is a way to regulate noise decibel.

Councilmember Mónica Solórzano moved to approve the amendment, with Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon seconding.

together in your trunk where staff can easily access them. Staff will NOT enter the vehicle cabin. Saturday June 22nd

Juneteenth will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 19. We will have regularly scheduled trash, recycling and yard/organics waste collection on Thursday, June 20 in the City of Carpinteria. Thank you and Happy Holiday E. J. Harrison & Sons 805-647-1414 To order services & pay bills online go to www.ejharrison.com Trash Collection Schedule Unchanged During the Week of Juneteenth Connect with us! @ejharrisoninc

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Six businesses in Carpinteria have Entertainment Licenses, including Island Brewing Company – pictured – Giovanni’s, Corktree Cellars, Apiary Beverage Co., brewLAB and Rincon Brewery.

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No time frame on fixing beach steps

Several months ago the Maintenance Division of Carpinteria State Beach closed the stairs to the beach at the end of Calle Ocho on the east end of the State Beach. It is unclear exactly why.

For many of us older adults who live in the Concha Loma neighborhood this is our only access to the beach; without the availability of the stairs, there is no way to enjoy one of the reasons we live where we live.

We were thrilled when the Boy Scouts replaced the steps recently. Perhaps they can be engaged again? Right now there are two choices for us, and neither are safe: Duck under the barriers to the beach steps or use the very risky trail at Tar Pits. I have taken steps to try to figure out when State Parks may be planning to get this work done and reopen our important access. The latest was perhaps for the Fourth of July weekend.

If you are interested in getting this access reopened sooner rather than later, please make your voice heard by contacting: state Assemblyman Gregg Hart, at (805) 564-1649; County Supervisor Das Williams, at DWilliams@countyofsb.org; California State Parks Maintenance, at caesar.romo@ parks.ca.gov; Carpinteria Mayor Al Clark, at AlClark@carpinteria.ca.gov.

Gail Marshall Carpinteria

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LETTERS

“Right now there are two choices for us, and neither are safe: Duck under the barriers to the beach steps or use the very risky trail at Tar Pits.”

–– Gail Marshall

MTD a waste of money

The city of Carpinteria continues constricting traffic on Carpinteria Avenue. The latest was the new stop light in front of Carpinteria High School. Cars are Basic, Inc. (CAB) has received multiple comments and complaints about the backup. The citizens have directly commented to members of the city council and staff that it should be turned off except when school lets out. The council and staff ignore the requests. Now the council wants to run a shuttle service to “solve” a problem they are creating. (Note CAB has objected to the shuttle the city has had

Obituary

Beverly Jean Husted

01/03/1946 – 05/24/2024

Beverly Husted was born on Jan. 3, 1946. She passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, just before midnight, surrounded by her three boys and loving family.

Beverly was born at St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. She grew up in Carpinteria and left for a short time to Los Angeles. She returned to Carpinteria, and later Santa Barbara, until she and her husband purchased their home in Carpinteria.

She graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1964, where she met her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Ronald “Ronnie” Husted.

Shortly after graduation, the two were married and were blessed with three sons. The two remained inseparable until Ronnie’s passing in 2017.

After high school, while raising her young family, she went to Cosmetology School and became a beautician, which she worked as for most of her life. She owned a beauty salon and later became co-owner of a salon with her best friend and sister Linda Parra.

Always a fighter, she battled asthma as a kid and survived lung cancer in the late

‘90s. After recovering from lung cancer, there seemed to be a bigger emphasis on lifestyle enjoyment. Her dream was to visit the “Big Apple.” They visited many times. She was also an Elvis fan, and they had to take a trip to Graceland in Tennessee.

She loved to bake her whole life – especially for Christmas! She was famous for sending care packages of pumpkin bread and cookies to all family and friends.

The Husteds, Parras and Ramirez families were all diehard University of Southern California fans, and Beverly was no exception! Thanks to a family friend, she got to enjoy watching the games for many seasons in some of the best season ticket seats in the Los Angeles Coliseum.

Beverly was also a lifelong San Francisco 49ers fan. She and Ronnie took a couple of trips to see them live. Her love for football probably stemmed from the love it gave her watching her sons play sports.

Beverly is preceded in death by her father Leon “Papa” Ramirez; her mother Jennie “Nana” Beam; Bill Beam (Grandpa Bill); and her beloved husband Ronald “Ronnie” Husted Sr.

Beverly is survived by: her sons, Ron (Heather), Shawn (Georgina) and Matthew; godchildren Michelle Elliott (Mike) and Tim Parra (Kim); sister Linda Parra (Daniel); brother Leon Ramirez (Robin); brother Paul Ramirez (Ruth); grandchildren Brittnee, Amy, Ron “Buddy,” Brett, Gabrilela, Marisa, Yasmin, Tatiana, Keanu and Ashton; and great-grandchildren Christopher, Leilani, Kai, Charlie, Viviana, Jackson and Cathrine.

Also, we can’t forget her loving and faithful dog, Traveler!

A mass will be held at St. Joseph Chapel on Thursday, June 20 at 10 a.m. A burial will be held at the Carpinteria Cemetery immediately following.

She was very loved and will be greatly missed!

for years as a waste of time and money.)

The Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) is a waste of time and money. The Wave Microtransit service is a government attempt to solve failed services.

CAB proposed an alternative that would take the tax burden off the taxpayer and make it better. That presentation was made to the monthly general session of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), and with Al Clark, city councilmember, representing the city of Carpinteria. It was presented before the Wave Microtransit proposal was a concept. Both the MTD Board and SBCAG refused to discuss CAB’s alternative.

CAB proposed costs of operation, rolling stock, and millions in property it owns would be converted to cash. Those monies would be placed in an interest-bearing account to subsidize low income, and daily operations of private transportation operators. Properly operated, the tens of millions in this account would be self-perpetuating. This should completely be free of taxpayer expense. That was two years ago. Not one member of SBCAG contacted CAB as to how to implement this program.

The CAB alternative would eliminate MTD. The CAB alternative would increase efficiency and reduce costs of operation.

The Wave Microtransit service is a mistake to cover up government failure.

Scott Wenz Carpinteria

What a view

I have always been wary of developers. So many spoiled views, and ugly buildings! But, as I drive down Linden Avenue, viewing the ocean, I have begun to notice how our city is growing for the better.

Congratulations to the development of 700 block of Linden. The architecture is inviting, lovely, modern and makes me proud to be a Carpinterian. Can’t wait for the Palms to be resurrected, and for our unique Train Station Hotel to be completed.

Carp is growing in the best way possible! Kudos to the city’s Architectural Review Board and all the others that are making this possible.

Will Carleton Carpinteria

Update on repeal the Death Tax

People have asked what happened to the petition to put the “Repeal the Death Tax” fix for Proposition 19 on the ballot. Volunteers gathered a little over 560,000 signatures, however the state requires about 874,000 for this kind of initiative. We fell short. So, at this time, it will not be on this November’s ballot for your consideration.

Not every state has an initiative process. This process empowers citizens to propose and enact changes through direct democracy. We do that by gathering enough signatures to put a proposition on the ballot.

Also, many people did not know the circumstances that caused Proposition 13 and similar propositions to be put on the ballot by voters.

In 1977, my ex-husband’s 90-year-old grandmother’s taxes were raised so high that she could not pay. She had a one bedroom, one bath, 400-square-foot house that her husband had built with his own hand. When the state took her little home, they sold it to a developer, and she was left with nothing.

In 1977, voters were afraid and angry, so the voters rose up to put fiscal limits on the government. Proposition 13 put a cap on the percentage that taxes can increase per year on your home and required that taxes must have a two-thirds or 66.67% vote of either the legislature or the voters. ACA1 will reduce the 66.67% votes needed to increase taxes on people down to 55%. Removing the citizen protections that are now in place.

It’s tricky so read it carefully. ACA13 Increases the votes needed to put fiscal constraints on the government from 50% plus one to 66.67%. Although Proposition 13 was passed overwhelmingly by voters, if ACA13 were in effect in 1978 there would be no Proposition 13.

Carolyn Edwards Carpinteria

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Increased enrollment expected at CMS and Summerland Elementary

SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK

DIANA RIGBY

Editor’s Note: A copy of the Superintendent’s Report is run in print as a service for parents, students and community members who cannot attend Carpinteria Unified School District’s Board of Trustees meetings. This report was read aloud during the school board’s June 11 meeting.

The projected enrollment for the 202425 school year shows a slight increase, specifically at Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) and Summerland Elementary School. Enrollment at Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) for the 2023-24 school year was 1,911, and projected enrollment for the next school year is 1,918.

Congratulations Class of 2024!

It is my pleasure to honor and recognize the distinguished Class of 2024, with 153 graduates! They did it! I am so proud

of them and their accomplishments. Their dedication and hard work for the past 13 years have prepared them well for adulthood. I look forward to their contributions to our community and wish them all the happiness and success that they deserve.

Appreciation

Please join me in recognizing Principal Cornejo, assistant principals Neumann and Sobenes and Carpinteria High School (CHS) parent group for organizing the wonderful senior activities and the senior flags on Linden and Carpinteria avenues. I’d also like to thank CMS, Aliso, Summerland, Canalino and Carpinteria Family School principals, office staff and parent groups for their fabulous promotion ceremonies. Congratulations to fifth and eighth grade students and their families!

Summer school 2024

Approximately 85 elementary students will attend United Way’s Fun in the Sun program at Aliso Elementary School from June 17 to July 31. Special education extended year program will be held at Main Preschool, Canalino Elementary and CHS, from June 10 to July 10, with 46 special education students.

Measure U

The Canalino Learning Center’s groundwork continues with the relocation of the unmarked existing conduits. This included new trenching, sidewalk demo, laying new conduit, pulling and

Enrollment at Carpinteria Unified School District is projected to slightly increase next school year.

terminating wire and fiber, and backfilling the trench.

The switch over was successfully completed. The de-watering and remaining excavation began yesterday. The Aliso Elementary School transitional kindergarten and kindergarten building project remains in the design phase with the architect working through the permitting process.

For the record...

Diana Rigby is the superintendent of Carpinteria Unified School District. For more information about CUSD, log on to cusd.net, or contact Diana at drigby@cusd.net or (805) 684-4511x222.

In CVN Vol. 30, No. 38, “2024 Grad Issue,” Alejandra Lira Cardona was misidentified in the Carpinteria High School Class of 2024 graduation spread.

What’s new at the harbor seal rookery?

This report covers January 1 – May 31, 2024

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

JANUARY–MAY 2024 ROUNDUP

The federal Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits disturbance of Carpinteria’s harbor seals all year. People are sometimes confused by the fact the city’s Beach Closure Ordinance applies Jan. 1 – May 31, thinking it’s OK to walk the Seal Sanctuary Beach beginning June 1. It’s not. If you enter, some or all of the seals will see you and flee. If you enter when they are not there it is because they have already been frightened, and you are preventing their return. Either is a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Unfortunately, there are few federal officers, and they patrol large areas. There is an effort to highlight violations in Carpinteria because of the harbor seal population decline. Please use the blufftop trail, which will allow you and others to enjoy watching the seals from above. Harbor seal survival requires they rest on land.

The 2024 high seal count of 168 was in late spring, including pups. Approximately 60 pups were born. Data from about 2000 to 2015 shows high seal counts were in the range of 300 to over 400, with pup counts 80+. There has been a steady decline since then, although this year’s count is about the same as last year’s at 161 total, with 60 pups.

Repeated disturbances by people have caused the loss of harbor seal rookeries at other locations such as Goleta Beach and Ellwood, and there’s concern the same may be happening in Carpinteria.

DISTURBANCES

Seal Watch records disturbances annually from January through May, but there is no data for disturbances over summer and fall. This year the causes were: Beach walkers: 16

Air (helicopters, drones, planes, hang gliders): 13

Oil and pier industry: 10

Blufftop (loud noises, sudden movement): 7

SpaceX/sonic booms (seldom in previous years): 6

Ocean (boats, paddlers): 2

There is no substantiating data, but it’s possible far more people enjoy watching the seals from the bluff than walk the beach, since high tide often makes it impassible. Seal watchers recorded 28,316 visits to the overlook from January 1 to June.

MORE INFORMATION

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

Hillary Hauser: legacy of an ocean healer

BY CRAIG MURRAY, GENERAL MANAGER CARPINTERIA SANITARY DISTRICT

Every so often in your career or your personal life you encounter someone so dynamic and so driven that you need to either get out of the way, or get on board and enjoy the ride.

When I was hired as the general manager of the Carpinteria Sanitary District just over 20 years ago and met Hillary Hauser, the co-founder and Executive Director of Heal the Ocean, thankfully I chose the latter. Hillary recently announced her retirement from Heal the Ocean, and over the past two decades, not only did I enjoy the ride, but I’ve had the good fortune to call her my professional colleague and a great friend.

In 1998, a group of surfers at Rincon Point came together in response to ongoing occurrences of illness, rashes and sinus infections they attributed to contaminated ocean water. Aging septic systems in the beach community along the point were thought to be contributing to the problem, which led to formation of a grass roots group called CURE (Clean Up Rincon Effluent).

Beach water quality testing and regular beach closures highlighted the septic tank issues, but real solutions were elusive. Hillary Hauser, a journalist with a background in marine-related issues, entered the picture shortly thereafter to help tackle this complex problem. This was the genesis of Heal the Ocean as a non-profit environmental organization.

Hillary became an absolute champion for the Rincon Point sewer conversion project, which expanded to include Sand Point Road and Sandyland Cove and was coined the South Coast Beach Communities Septic to Sewer Project. Ultimately, this project resulted in removal of aging septic systems from over 140 homes along our coastline, in favor of a reliable public sewer system. It became the model for other projects locally and statewide.

Along the way, Hillary’s passion and dedication to the cause was undeniable. In addition to coalescing broad support for the concept, Heal the Ocean provided funding for technical engineering studies early on. Hillary’s advocacy was instrumental in obtaining California grants that paid for an Environmental Impact Report and covered nearly 25% of the overall cost of project implementation. When the project was nearly derailed by legal challenges, Heal the Ocean stepped in to defend the district, guaranteeing payment of legal fees and engaging expert counsel to ensure that the project could move forward. Hillary garnered support from regulators and legislators as we navigated a protracted, byzantine permit process.

When the Rincon Point sewer system finally came online in 2014, its success was the result of 15 years of hard work and dedication by many involved parties, not the least of which were the individual homeowners who paid the lion’s share of the project costs. But without the resolve of Hillary Hauser and Heal the Ocean, it is hard to imagine that this important project would have ever gotten over the finish line.

Hillary became an absolute champion for the Rincon Point sewer conversion project, which expanded to include Sand Point Road and Sandyland Cove and was coined the South Coast Beach Communities Septic to Sewer Project.

In the years since, Heal the Ocean has continued its focus on wastewater issues, including the promotion of water recycling and reuse locally. Hillary and her team have been stalwart supporters of the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP). Uniquely, Hillary’s mode of operation is to work collaboratively with wastewater agencies to inspire environmentally beneficial actions, to find grant money for key projects and to help navigate bureaucratic hurdles.

Heal the Ocean has broadened its scope to address stormwater runoff and other sources of surface water and groundwater pollution. Recent achievements in identifying and capping leaking oil wells in Summerland, and obtaining funding for these massive undertakings, will have public recreation and ecological benefits for generations to come.

At its June 18 regular meeting, the Carpinteria Sanitary District Board of Directors will adopt a resolution of appreciation, recognizing the remarkable role that Hillary Hauser played in the South Coast Beach Communities Septic to Sewer Project here in Carpinteria, as well as her broader efforts to protect and enhance water quality for all of us. Congratulations to a true leader on a job well done and a legacy of water quality advocacy that will endure.

An engineer by trade, Craig Murray is the general manager of the Carpinteria Sanitary District. He can be reached at craigm@ carpsan.com.

COURTESY PHOTO

From left, pictured at the 2014 Groundbreaking for South Coast Septic to Sewer, is then-State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, then-County Supervisor now Congressperson Salud Carbajal, and Heal the Ocean Executive Director Hillary Hauser.

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Seniors Inc. commemorates Flag Day, honors longtime members

Carpinteria’s Seniors Inc. commemorated Flag Day during its monthly meeting on June 7 with a presentation on the American Flag. At right, from left, Joe Epley, Patrick Murphy and A.J. Borselli composed the honor guard; and at center, Barbara Howell, Jerry Abbott and June Abbott attended the meeting. Members John Gonzales and Aurora Gonzales, at top left, were also acknowledged for their longtime commitment to the organization.

Carpinteria FFA THANKS YOU!

The Carpinteria FFA would like to thank four community members for their amazing donations this year to our program!

CASE VAN WINGERDEN

Case Van Wingerden at Westland Orchids has spent hours on end coordinating with other local growers to provide the FFA with 2 different flower fundraisers this year and get our greenhouse back up and running! Case had provided our FFA program Poinsettias and Lilies this year in which our students took notes in greenhouse and plant management. Case opened up facilities, knowledge and new interests in our students as they have been given the opportunity to explore this industry of flowers that surrounds us. As a chapter, we cannot thank you enough. You have given our members of the Carpinteria FFA opportunities that are much needed outside of the classroom. The rich history Carpinteria possesses is amazing. Case was a Carpinteria FFA member years 1968/1969, was a part of facility builds of the greenhouse and still is a powerhouse of generosity to the FFA now. Case, thank you for everything this year!

NATHAN WHEATLY

Nathan Wheatly and Wheatley Fencing Company have been a massive piece to the restructuring of the poultry area. Nathan and his crew managed to get this new build up in a total of 3 days. This new build will host several different poultry projects: duck layers, kikiriki breeding, game fowl breeding and quail breeding. We cannot thank Wheatley Fencing Company, Nathan and the crew enough for their time and dedication to our program. Not only did the Wheatly Fencing crew mastermind the new build, but they created an educational and fun environment for the students while on campus. This company embodies the ideal placement we would like to prepare our students for after graduation. Thank you to the Wheatley Fencing Company again for the selflessness to our program and the future of our students.

LEO CRUZ

Leo Cruz and Salinas Landscaping has put in hours, equipment, material and labor into our program this year. Leo and Salinas Landscaping has donated and been a part of several different revamps this year in the FFA.

1. The garden revamp where he donated his equipment, his crew and labor, ideas on format and knowledge.

2. The poultry area revamp where he donated dirt for the regrade of the area.

3. The rabbit area revamp is the next project on its way where Leo will be donating labor and material for this project to be complete.

Leo has shown nothing but dedication to our program this past year which would make sense as he is an Alumni of the Carpinteria FFA chapter himself. Salinas Landscaping is another business that role models careers. We, as advisors, strive to help students learn the ropes and hope one day they can make it in the industry. Thank you Leo Cruz and Salinas Landscaping again, for the dedication to our program this year.

SERGIO GARCIA

Sergio Garcia as he has put non stop hours into the FFA. As another alumni himself, a parent to 3 Carpinteria FFA alumni, and now a parent to a Carpinteria FFA Advisor, Sergio has displayed the FFA motto which includes “learn by doing.” He has taught several students skills in fabrication, construction, landscape plumbing and weather prevention as he has been a part of every single build. Behind the scenes Sergio has been the push to accomplish all the revamps, builds, and even gather donations. Sergio has impacted many students with his work ethic, dedication and love to the program all by simply doing what he loves, teaching the youth the tricks of the trades. Sergio, or as I like to call him dad, thank you for everything.

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Wayne Hat Co. Workshop opens on Linden Grand

Cassie Wayne comes from a creative family – one sister went to fashion school, another sister majored in fine arts and Wayne’s architect brother holds a creative writing minor – so the decision to leap in the creative pursuit of hat-making was natural.

“I was boxed into a lot of analytical roles for work,” Wayne, who worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years, told CVN last week; she left her job at Deckers after 13 years in May of last year. “(But) I was interested in the more creative roles. It was always a part of me, I’ve always been creative.”

Wayne, a Cate School graduate who has returned to Carpinteria after many years away, set up Wayne Hat Co. Workshop on the second floor of 888 Linden Ave. in Suite A.

Wayne’s shop, open Friday–Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (or by appointment), offers custom felt and straw hats for Carpinteria’s leisurely activities. “I am for your leisure activities, I am for fun,” she said. “(My hats) are going to be definitely more for fashion, (for) going to the beach or wine tasting.”

She makes, shapes and fits them herself. She meets with clients to realize their visions, using vintage fabric, jewelry and leather to personalize each hat. Her materials come from “all over the place,” Wayne said, with an emphasis on upcycled fabrics.

“I don’t offer anything that I don’t love,” she said. “I know what fits well and what works good.”

Her basic hats can cost $40, but prices

opening: June 23

go up from there; some hats can cost $300, depending on the materials and labor.

“It really starts at the cost of the base material,” she explained. “I don’t have a huge margin.”

She learned the traditional methods of streaming, stretching, cutting and more in Texas – taking on an old craft. Wayne began creating for friends and family, starting through word of mouth, before selling a few out of her twin sister’s tasting room in Los Olivos.

Wayne also has plans for monthly hat

parties at local businesses around town, where attendees can come and pick out hats and decorate them.

The shop’s grand opening is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, 2–4 p.m. For more information about Wayne’s business, check out her Instagram @Iamcassiewayne. – Evelyn Spence

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Wayne Hat Co. Workshop is now open at 888 Linden Ave.; the shop’s grand opening is scheduled for June 23.

Cassie Wayne’s new shop overlooks the hustle and bustle of Linden Avenue.

Foss, Kim Ishida, Yvette Torres, Kathy Daly.

Kicking off summer with rescue training

The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s Water Rescue Team, California State lifeguards and the city of Carpinteria’s lifeguards gathered for summer kickoff training on June 2, spending their day running preparedness drills and practicing rescues.

“Our goal every year is to make sure the lifeguards coming on duty for the summer months are prepared to keep those on the beach and in the water safe,” the district’s Kenan Marting told CVN. “When emergencies happen at the beach, we often need to rely on multiple agencies to come together to resolve the problem.”

During the training, the teams practiced making ocean rescues by swimming, paddling or using watercrafts. Marting said that the groups also refreshed their communications and medical responses on the beach.

“All our lifeguards and firefighters are looking forward to a busy summer and will continue to keep Carpinteria ‘The World’s Safest Beach,’” Marting said.

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Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s Water Rescue Team, California State Lifeguards and the city of Carpinteria’s lifeguards gathered for their annual summer kickoff training on June 2.

CMS promotes Class of 2024

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Carpinteria Middle School promoted its Class of 2024 on Friday, June 7 at the middle school campus. The school’s principal, Lisa O’Shea, wrote to students in a letter published by CVN that their teachers and staff are “proud of your determination and hard work over the past three years.”

“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 legacy of respect and acceptance,” she wrote. “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.”

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Ryley Walker shows off his promotion certificate.

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Alison Thai celebrates her graduation and receives a sunflower from Assistant Principal Ricardo Cota.

From left, Ariana Cruz and Michelle Cornejo.

Samantha Sanchez accepts a sunflower from CMS Principal Lisa O’Shea.

ASB President Molly Diamond, right, speaks to the crowd; Juanita Mosqueda, left, translates, as Trustee Andy Sheaffer sits at back.

From left, Giselle Echeveria’s mom, Marta, brought her a bouquet made out of $2 bills.

CALENDAR

Thursday, June 13

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

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

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

Food Bank Senior Food Distribution Veterans Memorial Building Courtyard, 941 Walnut Ave. 1– 2 p.m.

Ag eWell 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.

Film: “Mean Girls” The Musical The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 6–8:30 p.m. Tickets: Free. Discussion on bullying, moderated by Girls Inc., to follow. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Friday, June 14

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

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

Agewell Senior Program: Winning Grids Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Live Music: Jack Rabbit Slim Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

Live Music: Brandon & Jared Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400 Pi nt & Plunge Carpinteria First Beach. 6 p.m. All ages. warriorpool.com

Saturday, June 15

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

I Larv-a Saturday Craft Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Every Saturday, June 8 – Aug. 10. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Bocce Ball GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Arts Center Summer Concert: “The Nombres” Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 6847789

Sunday, June 16

Live Music: Mike “Guitar” Witt Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

Live Music: The Will Stephens Band Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5–8 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Monday, June 17

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) 8811279

Tuesday, June 18

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) 9970429

AgeW ell 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.

Wednesday, June 19

Meeting: Morning Rotary Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd. 6:45–8 a.m. Speaker: Wen Chen

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

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

Live Music: Natalie Espinoza & Lindsey Marie Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars. com, (805) 684-1400

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

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

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

Free events at The Alcazar funded by city grant

The city of Carpinteria and The Alcazar Theatre have collaborated to offer three events focused on social issues free to the public, including screenings of the films “Twice Lost,” “Mean Girls,” and a panel on human trafficking.

These events are being provided free to the public –though reservations must be made at thealcazar.org – as part of the Community Services Support Grant that The Alcazar recently received. The grant allowed the theater to choose three events that would be made open to the public, and the theater focused on social issues, such as mental health, bullying and human trafficking.

The first of the three events was a screening of “Twice Lost” and a panel on mental health held on June 6. The film was shown, followed by two panels with the cast of the film and a group of mental health professionals.

The Alcazar will screen “Mean Girls,” followed by a panel on bullying, on Thursday, June 13.

“I have to say this event was one of my proudest achievements to date at the Alcazar,” said Alcazar executive director Debbie Nomura. “We gave local young filmmakers the platform to premiere their first film, which was exceptional and highlighted issues that few talk about, such as isolation, grief

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and more, and then used that as a means to have open discussions on mental health issues with professionals, with Marybeth Carty being a fantastic moderator.”

Next, the theater will screen “Mean Girls,” followed by a panel on bullying, on Thursday, June 13. Panel members will include Brian Dickey from the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department; Aja Forner, the development coordinator at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria; Kenya Rodriguez, programs director at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria; and Gloria Michel from the Hospice of Santa Barbara.

The final event will be a panel discussion on human trafficking on Wednesday, June 26. The panel will include representatives from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office, as well as a victim of human trafficking.

“Human trafficking is a major issue that is affecting Santa Barbara County, and we all need to be aware of it,” Nomura said.

These events are free to the public at the Alcazar Theatre, located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave., but reservations must be made ahead of time at thealcazar.org.

––Jun Starkey

The Alcazar will host a panel discussion on human trafficking on Wednesday,

Happy graduation, Class of 2024!

ROSANA SWING AND ROBIN KARLSSON

One hundred and fifty-three graduates with the Carpinteria High School Class of 2024 proudly crossed the graduation stage on Friday, June 7 at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium, and were met with the loud cheers of their friends and family.

“I am so proud of them and their accomplishments,” Superintendent Diana Rigby said this week to the district’s school board. “Their dedication and hard work for the past 13 years have prepared them well for adulthood. I look forward to their contributions to our community and wish them all the happiness and success that they deserve.”

her grad walk.

Carter Cox, left, is congratulated by CHS Principal Gerado Cornejo. Graduates line up before the ceremony.

Many graduates decorated their caps.

Valedictorian Lizbeth Alpizar Farfan was all smiles the day of Elijah Sheaffer.

CHS graduates

Teacher Elise Unruh leads the CHS band in playing “Pomp Circumstance.”

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Graduates show off their ceremony-worthy footwear.

Devyn Clayton waves to her cheering section in the stands.

Nathan Sanchez, left, and Jay Montoya celebrate their status as new graduates.

graduates enter Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium.

Sam Neilsen poses with Gus, CHS’ mascot.

Salutatorian Jackson Melton speaks to the crowd.

“Pomp and

Tidepools artist Tiana Fazio took home first place in the adult division.

Hundreds gather for colorful festival

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Carpinteria was full of color on June 8–9 as more than 400 people descended on the city’s Downtown-T for the 2024 Chalk Walk Festival, creating 188 chalk squares across the city during a fun-filled weekend.

The annual gathering is organized by the city of Carpinteria, Muralism and the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center; it is funded by the city’s Downtown-T Advisory Board. Muralism also pays artists with disabilities to create chalk portraits for local businesses, the arts center’s Executive Director Kristina Calkins told CVN.

The arts center also handed out free supplies to participants. Six judges gave out awards in the adult, child and overall categories, honoring the area’s talent artists.

The Fords family colored in four squares, portraying animals, a scuba diver and a purple space.

Eight-year-old Frieda, top, and six-year-old Frances Whitaker-Pluskovich brought life to the pavement.

From left, Sandy Evans and Luci Rogers drew for Carpinteria’s Seniors Inc.

Juno the Klepto Kat was lovingly depicted by her owner, Connie Geston.

Amanda Wade’s “Wicked” – a tribute to the famous Broadway play – won third place.

Volunteer Mark Hunt distributes the chalk to participants.

Easy Zucchini Pancakes

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CHEF RANDY

RANDY GRAHAM

You have tried every which way to use up the zucchini in your garden but still have some left that the neighbors won’t even take! I offer this recipe as a means of making sure you use it all to make sure nothing goes to waste from your garden. It’s also tasty, easy to make, and nutritious.

Try it. You’ll be glad you did, and your neighbors will be grateful. Here’s what you do.

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

2 large zucchinis

2 tablespoons red onion (chopped fine)

2 extra-large eggs (lightly beaten)

6 to 8 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.

the pancakes.

Serve warm with sour cream and green onions on the

Grate the zucchini onto a few sheets of paper towels. Roll the zucchini in the towels and gently squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Unwrap the zucchini into a large bowl, add the onion and eggs, and stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pep-

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Green onions (sliced, garnish)

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter and oil to the pan and melt. Lower the heat to medium-low. Drop heaping spoons of batter into the pan and cook the pancakes for three minutes on each side or until browned. Place the pancakes on a sheet pan and keep warm in the oven while you cook

Randy Graham is a noted chef and writer and has been a lacto-ovo vegetarian for over 38 years. Chef Randy has written and published a series of seven cookbooks with original recipes developed over the period 1975 through 2020. He writes for the Ojai Quarterly, the Ojai Discover Monthly, and the California 101 Travelers Guide. His vegetarian recipes are published in newspapers throughout Central California under the header, Chef Randy. He and his wife, Robin, live in Ojai, California, with their dog Cooper. Robin and Cooper are not vegetarians.

SCHOOL NOTES

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Middle school awards top readers of 2024

Carpinteria Middle School honored its top readers in sixth, seventh and eighth grades on Thursday, June 6.

Sixth and seventh grade top readers included Sarai Mora Soto, Areli Reyes, Yoselyn Lara, Anisledy Bernal, Librarian Mrs. Guarnero, James Melton, James Morrison, Adalynn Wright, Zia Ma, Lily Munro and Mark Donhue. Eighth grade top readers included Aven Hardy, Ryah Ma, Tilly Tamony and Ayla Soicher.

The Overall High Achiever award was given to Adalynn Wright, Principal Lisa O’Shea told CVN.

Canalino student wins third place in countywide math bowl

Canalino Elementary School student Toby Matthews placed third at the Santa Barbara South County Math Super Bowl, hosted by the Santa Barbara County Education Office on Wednesday, May 29 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.

Matthews was the only Carpinteria student to place in the competition, his grandmother Cheryl Wright told CVN. “Toby and his teammates worked hard to represent Carpinteria’s Canalino Elementary School,” she said.

Carpinteria City Council member Mónica Solórzano, who was present for the Math Super Bowl, congratulated Wright.

“I was so glad to hear Toby’s name called at the event,” she told Wright. “He was the sole (Carpinteria) kid to get an award at the Math Super Bowl, our Aliso team was cheering him on!”

Matthews was a fourth grader at the time of the competition, but was promoted to fifth grade on Thursday, June 6, Wright told CVN. During the ceremony, Wright said, Matthews also received a Certificate of Excellence in Scholarly Pursuits.

Noon Rotary doles out scholarships to high school seniors

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon presented scholarships to Carpinteria High School (CHS) seniors at its CHS Seniors Awards Ceremony. Honorees included Talon Trumble, Judah Torres and Dillan Scott, who earned vocational scholarships; Dylan Gonzales, who earned the Nilo Fanucchi Memorial Scholarship; and Matthew Endow, who took home the Doc Carty Memorial Scholarship

“It is evident by the awards given at the ceremony, there is a bright future for the graduating class of 2024,” Rotary Noon President Karen Graf told CVN.

Canalino Elementary teacher speaks in Washington D.C.

Sonia Aguila, a second grade Dual Language Immersion teacher from Canalino Elementary School, was recently invited to speak at the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference in Washington, D.C.

Aguila was previously named Teacher of the Year by both the California Association of Bilingual Education and NABE for her work with bilingual students.

During her trip, Aguila said she had the opportunity to visit the U.S. Department of Education.

“It’s an honor to share my journey from English Language Learner to National Bilingual Teacher of the Year,” she said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to share my story and inspire others to follow their dream.”

Sonia Aquila, a Canalino teacher and previous National Bilingual Teacher of the Year, visited the Lincoln Memorial while on a trip to Washington to speak at the National Association for Bilingual Education Conference.

Back row from left: Sarai Mora Soto, Areli Reyes, Yoselyn Lara, Anisledy Bernal, librarian Mrs. Guarnero, James Melton, James Morrison and Adalynn Wright; front row from left: Zia Ma, Lily Munro and Mark Donhue.

Carpinteria Middle School Principal Lisa O’Shea, far right, stands with CMS’s top eighth grade readers, from left, Aven Hardy, Ryah

Tamony and Ayla Soicher.

Canalino Elementary School student Toby Matthews placed in third at the Santa Barbara South County Math Super Bowl on May 29.

From left, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon member Barry Enticknap presents scholarships to CHS seniors Talon Trumble, Judah Torres and Dillan Scott.

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon member Tina Fanucchi Frontado presents the Nilo Fanucchi Memorial Scholarship – named after Tina’s father – to high school senior Dylan Gonzales.

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon member Gregg Carty, right, presents high school senior Matthew Endow with the Doc Carty Memorial Scholarship.

THE BOOK NOOK

Carpinteria Community Library recommends

COMMANDER’S RECAP

Friends of the Carpinteria Library recommend

Sunday, May 17

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

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

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

“Somehow: Thoughts on Love” by Anne Lamott

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

“Love is a windbreaker, fashioned of people who sat and listened and got us tea, who did not run for their cute little lives when ours got dark. Who tucked us in.” Though Anne Lamott writes a narrative of insight, “Somehow” is pure poetry.

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

Anne’s latest New York Times Bestseller is “Somehow: Thoughts on Love,” showing the many places where love is. Her message of being humble, listening and meeting people where they are is life advice we all can use.

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

She grapples with challenging issues, among them school shootings. “I’d heard a commentator say that the measure of a nation is how many small coffins it allows.”

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

A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.

Sunday, May 17

Her chapter titled “Cowboy” delves into the many possibilities of love that relationships foster. She quotes Frederick Buechner: “You can survive on your own. You can grow strong on your own. You can even prevail on your own. But you cannot become human on your own.”

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

Like many of Lamott’s books, “Somehow” is timeless and will be worth revisiting on a yearly basis.

––Dan

CVN

Rothermal, Friends of the Carpinteria Library

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

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

“We All Want Impossible Things” by Catherine Newman

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

Tuesday, May 19

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 Rick Olmstead for “going out of his way to help a homeless person get back to Ventura where she wanted to be. Rick goes above and beyond to help others.”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Councilmember Roy Lee for dealing with city issues as they happen. “He truly cares about Carpinteria and Santa Barbara County.”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to all the fathers and grandfathers who lead by the example of treating their family members with love and respect. “Happy Father’s Day.”

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 Penelope’s Sno Balls at the Beach for “paying back a student after a CMS teacher threw the student’s cone away.”

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

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

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.

Catherine Newman’s “We All Want Impossible Things” is a heart-wrenching yet profoundly uplifting novel that delves into the complexities of friendship, grief and the indomitable human spirit. Set against the backdrop of a hospice, the story revolves around two lifelong friends, Edi and Ash, as they navigate the final stages of Edi’s terminal illness.

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

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

Wednesday, May 20

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

The novel beautifully explores the depth and resilience of friendship, showing how true bonds can sustain and uplift even in the darkest times. Newman’s portrayal of grief is raw and authentic, offering a poignant look at the process of saying goodbye. Amidst the sadness, the story is peppered with hilarious and heartwarming moments that highlight the importance of finding joy in the small things.

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

The book is ultimately a celebration of life and the enduring power of love and friendship, as well as being laugh-outloud funny in parts.

10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope Violations / Hales Lane and Via Real

“We All Want Impossible Things” is a beautifully crafted narrative that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of loss and the healing power of laughter and love. Catherine Newman doesn’t shy away from the messy, awkward parts of dying, but she also reminds us that even in the face of the impossible, there’s room for laughter, love and maybe even a few inappropriate jokes.

––Jody Thomas, Carpinteria Community Library

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

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

CLUB SCENE

Morning Rotary learns about city’s senior programming

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

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

Jena Jenkins, program coordinator for AgeWell, Carpinteria’s senior activities program, spoke at the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning’s June 5 meeting about what AgeWell has to offer.

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

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

Monday, May 18

“Over half of Carpinteria’s population is age 55 or older,” Jenkins told club members. “We want every one of them to feel connected to the community, even those who have lost a spouse, live alone, or can’t drive.” Jenkins reviewed the list of daily activities available through the program, including excursions, pickleball and exercise classes, as well as lectures, line dancing and a book club. The program also offers a free lunch for seniors every weekday at the Veterans Hall Building, 941 Walnut Ave.

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

Registration / Carpinteria and Palm avenues

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

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

A 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 Martha at Albertsons for “keeping the Kombucha area totally awesome.”

A reader sends a halo to Rori “from a serious dark chocolate fan.”

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

A reader sends a halo to 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 Carpinteria Smiles. “They are amazing! When you walk in Alondra and Kathy immediately stop what they are doing to greet me. They are always welcoming, friendly and pleasant, and they always make me feel comfortable. Dr Kimia Attar and dental hygentist Natalia are extremely detail oriented, professional and friendly, with a great sense of humor and calming at the same time. It is like they care about all of their patients’ needs and not their mouths.”

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 Parents for Carpinteria Family School board members Franny, Lana and Nikki for all their work behind the scenes to make this school year fun and full of extras for the school, campus and community.

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

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

A reader sends a halo to environmental activist and long-term Carp resident Harrison O. for two major good deeds in one week: picking up hundreds of littered paper pieces at Linden Avenue and 101 overpass, and for calling in help for an issue with an unhoused person on the train tracks in downtown Santa Barbara. “Thanks Harry!”

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

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

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

A reader sends a halo to the person who found the reader’s lost wallet and RayBans and returned them to the reader’s front door. “I wish you had left a note so I could thank you.”

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 Angela Picerni. “You have such a wonderful, positive, contagious energy. Do not ever change. You are perfect the way you are!”

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 Reality Church, Brass Bird, Fon Ha and Carol Nicols for helping the local homeless.

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 Carpinteria Middle School Principal Lisa O’Shea for greeting each student by name every morning rain or shine. “Your friendly smile and morning welcomes will be missed.”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to IHOP and Kelly for donating pancake batter for the eighth grade breakfast at Carpinteria Middle School.

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

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

All AgeWell activities are run by volunteers. To learn more about AgeWell, visit carpinteriaca.gov/agewell or visit the AgeWellCarpinteria page on Facebook.

A reader sends a halo to Jenna and Florabundance for donating the beautiful sunflowers to the eighth grade promotion.

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.

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 halo to CVN sports editor Ryan P. Cruz’s tribute to Bill Walton, “whose stream of conscience broadcast style was like a Coltrane jazz solo. It veered into the uncharted and unexpected, but always returned to the melody of the game. Walton allowed himself to be his true, often wild and wacky self. Thanks for stirring my memories of basketball’s most authentic and colorful announcer. Farewell to the big, wonderful, redhead Bill Walton.”

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

A reader sends a pitchfork to the Carpinteria School Board for not finding a way to fund the special education program at Carpinteria Middle School and respond well to the parent’s concerns. “We lost a lot of good teachers in all this drama. Let’s put these kids first.”

Friday, May 22

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

A reader sends a pitchfork to the city of Carpinteria for trying to eliminate the Sheriff’s CRD position. “This is a valuable asset to the community that needs to remain.”

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.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who stole the reader’s beautiful and personalized painted rocks from the Carpinteria caterpillar on Linden Avenue. “Return our turtle rock, lizard rock and ladybug rock to their rightful places, you know who you are!”

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

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

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

A man was contacted after reporting

From left: Carpinteria Parks & Recreation Director Jeanette Gant, Carpinteria City Councilmember Mónica Solórzano, Agewell Program Coordinator Jena Jenkins and Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning President Carie Smith.

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THROWBACK

THURSDAY

Sunday, June 2

0626 hrs / Narcotics / 4000 block Via Real

Deputies responded to an overdose death.

Tuesday, June 4

0555 hrs / DUI / Via Real and Santa Monica Road

Deputies responded to investigate a DUI collision. After investigating the driver of the vehicle, they told deputies they had fallen asleep while driving northbound on the freeway. The driver later stopped at the 7-11 to get food and noticed the car wouldn’t move, so they called the owner of the vehicle and told them they had crashed the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle arrived with two subjects, a male and a female, who then began attacking the driver because they had damaged the vehicle. The subject stated they were struck several times and ended up on the floor when they were kicked on the head. The subject’s phone was taken out of their grasp and thrown on the ground causing it to shatter. The male and female suspect fled the scene prior to the deputies arrival, though both have been identified and a complaint will be submitted to the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office. California Highway Patrol (CHP) was called to the scene where they conducted a DUI investigation on the driver of the vehicle. CHP concluded their investigation and found the driver to be under the influence of alcohol.

speak with deputies to prove his innocence. The subject admitted going into the store with the intent to steal a soda, however, when the manager approached him, he left it behind and left the store. The store’s manager provided receipts of items left behind by the subject, along with items which were located in the subject’s backpack. All items totaled about $142.32, the manager refused to press charges and instead requested the subject be admonished for 602 PC. The subject was admonished and arrested for an active $10,000 warrant. The subject was transported and booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail.

Friday, June 7

1139 hrs / Warrant / Holly Avenue

Chaplin’s chapel

Deputies contacted a subject with an active misdemeanor warrant. After being informed she was under arrest, the subject attempted to elude deputies by running across the street, and then barricading herself in an RV. She then refused to exit the RV and made suicidal statements. Deputies ultimately de-escalated the situation and the subject agreed to exit the RV and be taken into custody. The subject was arrested on the warrant and, due to the suicidal statements, evaluated by mental health staff at Santa Barbara County Jail before being booked without further incident.

long before it became the quilters’ paradise it is today, the inconspicuous house at 919 Maple ave. surprisingly served as a celebrity wedding venue. on June 16, 1943, Charlie Chaplin, 54, quietly married oona o’neill, 18, under the roof of what’s now Roxanne’s: A Wish and A Dream. Chaplin’s fourth and final wedding at the home of Justice of the peace Clinton Moore landed sleepy Carpinteria in the national spotlight.

1404 hrs / Incident / 500 block Linden Avenue

Deputies responded to a male subject in a wheelchair who was throwing condiments outside of the business. Prior to deputies’ arrival, the subject had broken a window and the owner was willing to sign a citizen’s arrest for the vandalism. After placing the subject under arrest, he spit on a deputy’s leg and later hit them with his wheelchair while backing into them. The subject was transported and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail for vandalism and assault on a peace officer.

Wednesday, June 5

1951 hrs / Incident / 1700 block Ocean Oaks Road

Deputies responded twice for a tenant fighting with his landlord, who lives at the same residence. The tenant called the landlord approximately 10 times within an hour, used profanity toward her and was yelling which awoke her from her sleep. The tenant was advised he would be arrested if he continued to disturb her. The landlord was informed how to formally evict the tenant and how to obtain a restraining order.

Thursday, June 6

1638 hrs / Trespassing / 1000 block Casitas Pass Road

Deputies responded to a local store for a call for a subject attempting to steal. The subject was waiting outside the store to

2228 hrs / DUI / 4200 block Via Real

While parked at a local gas station, a deputy observed a subject exit the driver’s side of his vehicle. As the driver exited the vehicle he lost his balance, recovered and proceeded to pump gas. The deputy followed as the driver pulled away. The vehicle entered Highway 101 and exited on Santa Monica Road. A traffic enforcement stop was conducted and the driving pattern indicative of a possible DUI driver. SFSTs were conducted, and the driver provided a breath sample of 0.207. He was arrested, transported and booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail. The passenger was also under the influence. The passenger was cited for being in possession of an open container and was picked up by their father without further incident.

Saturday, June 8

2120 hrs / Incident / Carpinteria Avenue and Arbol Verde Street

A deputy observed an individual stumbling while walking on Carpinteria Avenue. The individual smelled of alcohol and had an unsteady gait. The subject was arrested for the violation and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

0006 hrs / Domestic Incident / Cravens Lane

Deputies responded to a domestic incident with injuries.

THROWBACK

Pioneer aviators’ highs and lows

BY STEPHEN BATES

Kitty Hawk had the Wright brothers, Santa Barbara had the Loughead brothers (later changed to Lockheed) and Carpinteria had the Bauhaus brothers.

Photographs of the Bauhauses and their plane appeared in Coastal View News last month, but there’s more to their story. The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History has many photos, government documents, clippings and other materials, including an oral history interview with 95-year-old Frank Bauhaus from 1979 and a Grapevine museum newsletter article by then-curator David Griggs from 1993.

Frank Bauhaus settled in Carpinteria around 1917 (his wife, Minnie, would serve as postmaster from 1935 to 1953). Three brothers with an interest in aviation followed Frank to the area – Will, Louis and Jack – plus a couple of siblings who pursued different interests.

From a shop on Linden between Seventh and Eighth, across from The Palms, the brothers worked as auto mechanics, plumbers, electricians, bricklayers and all-around tinkerers. Will devised a valve for tires, and Louis devised equipment to make parts for auto engines. Both inventions later received patents.

Frank knew the basics of flying. In Los Angeles, Lincoln Beachey, a renowned stunt aviator, had given him a few lessons. The first day, Beachey showed him the controls and left him to figure out the rest.

In the oral history interview, Frank recalled that “you sat in the seat and you could look down at the ground past your feet.” To maneuver the plane, the pilot had to reach out and adjust the wing flaps manually.

Frank went up a few feet and landed, over and over, and then decided he was ready for more. He ascended to 150 feet, tried banking and other maneuvers, and returned to the ground. “My landing was a little bit bumpy,” he acknowledged, “but I made it without destroying anything.”

Like other tinkerers at the time, the Bauhauses decided to build an airplane

of their own. They traded their Chevy touring car for a suitable engine and set to work in their Linden shop, following a conventional airplane design.

When the plane was finished in October 1919, former Army aviator Ira Fuller tested it in a series of flights over Carpinteria. The Carpinteria Herald reported that everyone was invited to take a ride the following weekend. Passengers would have nothing to fear, the paper said, because Fuller’s extensive experience “makes flying with him as safe as riding in an auto.”

After selling this first plane to someone in Oakland, Frank Bauhaus came up with a new design. Most planes at the time, including Curtiss Aircraft’s popular JN4, nicknamed the Jenny or Flying Jenny, had fuselages with flat panels. Frank proposed a rounded and tapered approach, modeled on a barrel, which he thought would be lighter and sturdier.

On April 28, 1920, the Bauhaus B-3, informally known as the Flying Keg, had its inaugural test flights. Fuller took off down Eighth Street toward Carpinteria Creek, reached an altitude of 1,500 feet, and landed after 25 minutes by the barn at Johnny Bailard’s farm. “The machine acted like a perfect lady,” said the Carpinteria Herald

More test flights followed on May 23. Fuller took the plane up twice without incident, with Jack Bauhaus joining him for one or both flights.

Will and Louis decided that they would both accompany Fuller on the next flight to see how the weight of three people affected the plane’s handling. “I begged them not to go up with this load of three, but to take a sack of sand or something,” Frank said in the museum interview, but his brothers insisted. The plane took off for one flight.

Accounts diverge on what went wrong.

According to Frank, Fuller attempted a steep turn and lost control. According to the Santa Barbara Morning Press, he tried a difficult stunt called the falling leaf, in which the pilot stalls the plane and then rolls it back and forth as it descends. In any event, the B-3 went into a spin and nose-dived in a field in the Vallecito area, about a half mile north of town.

Will’s wife, Lottie, and their eight-yearold son Hugo saw the crash. In an interview with the Santa Barbara News-Press in 1996, Hugo recalled that his mother told him, “Run over and see what happened,” but someone kept him from getting close to the scene.

Hugo’s father, Will Bauhaus, died of a broken neck. Louis Bauhaus and Fuller both survived, though Louis was left with a scar across his face. (Louis would die in a plane crash in 1926 near the Samarkand Hotel in Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Daily News said that his body was badly mangled, but he was identified by the scar.)

The surviving brothers maintained that despite the Vallecito crash, their B-3 design was sound. They built another plane to the same specifications, and it flew successfully in October 1920.

The test pilot, Frank Croxford, gave longtime rancher Sim Shepard a ride in the new plane. They circled town, soared over several ranches, “crossed over my mesa”– meaning Shepard’s Mesa – and buzzed through Rincon Canyon. In a letter to the Santa Barbara Morning Press, Shepard wrote, “Little did I think, way back in ’77, when I first moved into the canyon, that I would ever sail down it in an airplane.”

Several books and articles suggest that the Bauhaus brothers got swindled. They took their plane design to a lawyer in Los Angeles, supposedly, but he said that a French inventor had already developed something similar, so there was no point seeking a patent.

Later, according to this tale, the Bauhauses discovered that Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, designed and built by the Ryan Co. in San Diego, followed their specifications to the letter. The lawyer who talked them out of applying for a patent turned out to represent the Ryan Co.

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CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY PHOTOS

In 1920, Iola Bauhaus, about 12 years old, sits in the plane being constructed by her father, Will, and his brothers. The brothers worked on it in a shop across Linden Avenue from The Palms.

The morbidly curious inspect the wreckage of the Bauhaus B-3, which went down on May 23, 1920, in a field just outside Carpinteria. The crash killed Will Bauhaus and injured his brother Louis and pilot Ira Fuller.

Will and Lottie Bauhaus pose for a wedding photo in 1907. They moved to Carpinteria a decade later. After Will’s death in a plane crash in 1920, Santa Barbara County granted Lottie $40 a month to help raise her children as “half-orphans,” and Cate School gave her the proceeds from a student play, $436.

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That’s the lore, but it has several shortcomings, according to F. Robert van der Linden, the supervisory curator for aeronautics at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, where the Spirit of St. Louis is displayed.

The shape of a plane’s fuselage is less important than what’s underneath, he says. Using a technique called monocoque, the Bauhauses moistened plywood sheets and bent them to form the fuselage of their B-3. The tension in the plywood can “carry a significant part of the structural load of the aircraft,” van der Linden says, “obviating the need for interior struts and wires.”

But the Spirit of St. Louis didn’t rely on monocoque construction. It had flat panels on the fuselage, more like the Jenny than the Bauhaus B-3.

Regardless, the Bauhauses didn’t invent monocoque. Van der Linden says it was employed in a Swiss plane in 1911, a French one in 1912, a Russian one in 1913, two models of German fighters in World War I and the Lougheads’ S-1 biplane in 1919.

Finally, contrary to some accounts, the Bauhaus brothers did apply for a patent on what they called “a fuselage of extremely simple, durable and efficient con-

struction.” Documents in the Carpinteria museum files show that the Patent Office rejected their application. The examiner concluded that they had combined features of existing designs rather than coming up with something new.

The Bauhauses may not have changed aviation history, but they did leave an imprint on Carpinteria. In 1994, history-minded residents began pushing for a marker commemorating the Bauhaus brothers as well as the Chadbourne-Donze airport (more on the airport and its famous visitors in a future article).

Hugo Bauhaus, who as an eight-yearold had seen his father’s fatal crash, helped raise the needed thousand dollars. Since 1996, the wooden marker has stood at the site of the old airport on Carpinteria Avenue just east of Dump Road. The Bauhaus brothers, it says, “pioneered aviation in the Valley in 1919.”

You can hear the oral history interviews with Frank and Minnie Bauhaus on the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History website, carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org (click on the Collections tab and then Oral History Collection).

Stephen Bates is coauthor (with Vince Burns) of the book “Rincon Point,” on sale at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History and elsewhere.

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CVN has breakfast in Argentina Carpinteria residents, from left, Gregory and Betty Hash, and Jerry and Gail Mogab brought their copy of CVN on their trip to Bueno Aires, Argentina. The group is pictured enjoying breakfast at the Gran Cafe Tortoni, the oldest cafe in Buenos Aires. During their trip, the group traveled through Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.

CVN celebrates retirement in Maui

From left, Liz Granada, Cheryl Gill, Christianne Carpenter, Carolyn Medel and Cathy Caudillo recently traveled to Napili Beach, on the island of Maui, Hawaii, to celebrate Medel’s retirement; Medel brought her copy of CVN along for the vacation.

JUNE 13, 2024

Highlighting athletes from the Class of ‘24

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Carpinteria High School’s Class of 2024 includes dozens of student athletes, all of whom played an important role for their teams – whether it was on the football field, basketball court, the baseball diamond, in the pool or on the track. This week, CVN celebrates a few seniors who brought the Warrior spirit during their time at CHS.

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Senior pitcher Ashlee Mora was a two-way star, helping lead the Warriors softball team from the circle and in the batter’s box.

Wes Chung was a familiar face on the track during his career at Carpinteria, becoming the team’s top hurdler in both the 100 and 300-meter events.

Record-setting senior Jackson Melton was one of a kind in the pool during his time at Carpinteria High School, etching his name alongside the school’s all-time swimmers.

Senior Judah Torres brought the highlights for the Warriors on the baseball field and as one of the top two-way starters on the football team.

Carpinteria seniors – including #3 Isaya Gonzalez, #12 Talon Trumble, #10 Troy Zimmerman and #6 Sebastian Hernandez – lead the Warriors out on the field to kick off the 2023-2024 season.

Multi-sport star Amarisse Camargo excelled in whatever she played for the Warriors – basketball, volleyball, softball or track and field.

Jayson Dishion, who was also a force on the football field, showed his versatility on the basketball court during his senior season.

Team captain Emma Miller kept Carpinteria alive in several games this season with her tenacious effort on defense.

Track coach takes on different kind of coaching

Shannon Seaver, a born-and-raised Carpinterian, launches career coaching business

Shannon Seaver, an assistant coach for track and field at Carpinteria High School (CHS), has launched her own career coaching business – Shannon Seaver Career Coaching – with hopes of helping locals find resources and opportunities that contribute to Carpinteria.

Seaver launched her own career coaching business in March 2024, with 19 years of experience helping young adults find careers and resources. Seaver has a long history of working with mostly college-aged students, spending much of her early career in higher education. However, her business is open to all ages of clients who are looking for opportunities.

Though she wants to work more closely with the Carpinteria community, Seaver said she has a few remote clients that live across the United States. “I’ve coached all ages, but ideally I want to support locals, students and graduates,” Seaver told CVN. “I’m trying to network and build connections where I can.”

Born and raised in Carpinteria, Seaver left town in 1996 to pursue college, and returned to Santa Barbara in 2020 after spending more than 20 years on the East Coast. Seaver landed in Madison, Wisconsin for college, majoring in Spanish and education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

After college she moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where she began career coaching for at-risk youth at a local nonprofit. Seaver said she fell in love with the

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job, enjoying the practice of speaking with people one on one, and helping them find resources and connections.

“Being in the career development space with people is so fun,” she said. “A job gives a lot to somebody, it can really change people’s lives.”

Seaver’s journey in career coaching would continue through different employers, though the title sometimes changed, including at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she worked for about seven years, and Tufts University, where she worked for about six and a half years.

At each place, Seaver’s coaching would grow and develop, but around 2020, when career coaching and nearly all other services became remote, Seaver felt she was ready to go. “I was just ready to be home,” she told CVN.

After returning, Seaver didn’t jump right back into career coaching, but instead took on a different kind of coaching – at CHS. Head track and field coach Van Latham, who was also Seaver’s coach back when she was in high school, found out Seaver was back in town soon after she returned. Latham asked Seaver for help with the 2021 Russell Cup, and in January 2023, when an assistant coach position opened, Seaver took the position.

“It was so fun I would volunteer whenever I could,” Seaver said. “Plus, being with your old coaches is awesome.”

See more online at shannonseaver.com.

––Jun Starkey

SPORT SHORTS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Cate’s Kakeru Hirofuji was named as the Tri-Valley League’s Most Valuable Player.

Cate athletes earn All-League honors

Cate School, which competes in the Tri-Valley League and Frontier League, was well represented in the end-of-year All-League awards. The Rams athletes earned multiple honors, including several Most Valuable Player nominations.

Cate’s boys tennis team had a dominant season, finishing second place in the Tri-Valley League and coming away with the league MVP awards in both singles and doubles.

Freshman phenom Kakeru Hirofuji was named as Singles MVP after a season dominating on the court, while the duo of juniors Harry Su and Nate Newlove earned the Doubles MVP spot following a strong season as partners. Senior singles specialist Ethan Bloom also earned a nod on the All-League Second Team.

After finishing up with a second-place finish in the Tri-Valley League, Cate boys volleyball snagged a spot in the CIF playoffs, thanks in part to the help of Ben Rich mond, who earned a place on the All-League First team.

Henry Bouma was named to the Second Team, while Lucian Tann and Zadin Ste phens both received honorable mentions.

Rams baseball, which competes in the Frontier League, went on a hot streak this season and made a run to the playoffs, with star pitcher Quinn Pullen being named

the League MVP due to his output both on the mound and with his bat.

Three more Cate baseball players earned a spot on the All-League First Team

– Chase Meyer, Ethan Gibson and Peter Lehman – while Alex Ke and Josh Butler earned spots on the second team and Noah Casbarro and Narron Crayton earned honorable mentions.

In the pool, Cate had a host of swimmers earn All-League honors for both the boys’ and girls’ squads.

Josiah Hansen, Wil Rivera, Phin Stephenson, Baye Breene, Joba Samson, Zach White, Jae Wykoff and Ben White all earned First Team All-League honors, while Eric Jin, Elliot Paige and Devon Liang took spots on the second team.

On the girls’ side, five Rams – Stella Rogers, Jen Won, Madeleine Kollock, Makayla Niu and Angie Zoric – all earned spots on the All-League First Team. Kate McCoy and Michelle Wu took Second Team honors, and several more Rams earned honorable mentions.

And out on the track, Cate athletes came away with multiple awards for the boys and girls in individual events.

Boys track and field had two All-League First Team Athletes – Everest Schipper and Zachary Goins – who both earned separate individual spots on the Second Team alongside fellow Rams Ethan Rehnborg, Christian Rhee, Adrian Ordonez, George Gordon, Fritz Veltman, Sebastian Sutch, Miles Thompson and Muhsin Abdul-Hakim.

Not to be outdone, Cate girls track and field had five athletes on the First Team with Francesca Sutch, Sophie Blank, Madeleine Patrick, Annie Chian and Emerson Evans. Blank also earned another individual nod on the second team.

Locals win gold at Special Olympics

A few Carpinteria locals were part of a magical moment at the 2024 Special Olympics Summer Games in Long Beach, where the Santa Barbara All Star Basketball team won the gold medal in a thrilling double-overtime sudden death win in the final game.

The team won in dramatic fashion as one of the players, Abraham Moreno – who attended school in Carpinteria before moving to Goleta – hit the winning shot to seal the game at the last second.

Carpinteria locals Ben Watts, Simone DuMong and Jose Alvarado were also part of the gold-medal-winning team, which was coached by Bill Chiplis. The Summer Games were held at Long Beach State University, with over 1,000 athletes competing from all over Southern California.

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Shannon Seaver, an assistant coach for track and field at Carpinteria High School, has launched her own career coaching business.

Closures, ramp work near Montecito scheduled

Concrete will be poured for the San Ysidro off-ramp near Montecito, and flaggers will direct traffic near the San Ysidro Roundabout and the overcrossing from June 10 to June 14, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Near the San Ysidro Road and South Jameson Lane, bridge work will be done daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For regular closures along the highway, one northbound lane from Carpinteria Avenue to Hermosillo Road will be closed Monday through Thursday from 8 pm. to 5 a.m., and Sunday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Also on the northbound side, the on-ramp at San Ysidro Road will be closed until early 2025, though drivers may use the on-ramp at Sheffield Drive.

On the southbound side of the highway, one lane from Cabrillo Boulevard to Carpinteria Avenue – as well as the on-ramps at Posilipo and North Padaro lanes – will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., and Sunday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

––Jun Starkey

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