Coastal View News • June 29, 2023

Furry friends at Girls Inc.

From left, Naomy Vargas, Aileen Garcia, Aliyah Zermeno, Sonora Landa, Denise Barbere and Aubrey Martinez hang out with Rogue, a therapy dog with Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara. Girls Inc. of Carpinteria teamed up with Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara last week for a doggy day of play at the Girls Inc. campus, where girls learned about how to interact with new dogs. See more on pg. 27.

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Alleged DUI driver damages Linden Avenue overpass fence

A hit and run on Friday, June 23 left damage on the Linden Avenue fence above the Highway 101, according to Lieutenant Butch Arnoldi of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.

According to Arnoldi, deputies responded to a hit and run at 11:33 p.m.; the reporting party said he had witnessed a car strike the metal overpass fence and flee the area near the Highway 101 southbound exit on Linden Avenue.

Deputies located the vehicle “a short time later”; it was unoccupied, but according to Arnoldi, the driver reportedly walked up to deputies and stated he had been drinking and driving and had hit the fence.

The driver refused DUI tests and was arrested by deputies, Arnoldi said; the driver later blew a 0.20 on the Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) test and was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail. Narcotics were also later found in the vehicle.

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A hit and run on Friday, June 23 left damage to the fence on Linden Avenue, as photographed by resident George Lehtinen.

Seascape Realty welcomes new real estate professional

Lynda Bohnett is the newest real estate professional at Seascape Realty, the business announced this week. Bohnett, who was born and raised in Santa Barbara, has been a real estate professional since the late 1990s.

“She has represented buyers and sellers in the Santa Ynez Valley, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria. But, if you ask her, she will tell you that her favorite town and beach is Carpinteria. We look forward to having her as a member of Seascape Realty,” Shirley Kimberlin of Seascape Realty told CVN.

Seascape Realty is located at 4915 Carpinteria Ave., Suite C. The business can be reached at (805) 684-4161.

Forner named Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara board president

Carpinterian Aja Forner is the new board president of Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, the organization, a nonprofit that works with therapy dogs, announced this week.

Forner has a background in nonprofit management and a “passion” for fostering human-animal bond, the organization said in a press release.

“I am honored to assume the role of board president for Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara,” Forner said. “Therapy dogs have an incredible ability to provide comfort, support, and joy to individuals in need. I look forward to working closely with the Board, our dedicated volunteers, and the community to expand our reach and positively impact the lives of even more people in Santa Barbara.”

Carpinterian Carey Bradshaw, the executive director of Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, said the organization is thrilled to welcome Forner and new board member Kim Lieberman.

“Their deep commitment to our mission will undoubtedly guide us towards new heights. Together, with their passion and dedication, we are confident that Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara will continue to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve,” Bradshaw said this week.

Learn more about the organization at therapydogssb.org.

Marine mammal rescue efforts continue

Volunteers with the Channel Island Marine and Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) rescued six seals suffering from domoic acid toxicity over the weekend, according to the organization’s social media.

The CIMWI has been fielding dozens of daily calls regarding sick or deceased marine mammals since earlier this month, when a harmful algal bloom began producing domoic acid. The algae is ingested by filter feeders like small fish or shellfish, which are then eaten by larger marine mammals, causing domoic acid toxicity.

On its social media, the organization went over the collaborative effort that goes into rescuing a single animal.

“If we rescue an animal, we need two to six skilled volunteers with rescue equipment, (a) cart and transport truck,” the CIMWI said on its Instagram Sunday. “This is a very physical effort and with domoic acid, there is an added emotional component on the part of the public and our compassionate volunteers.”

Members of the public and their pets are advised to not go within 50 feet of an animal exhibiting symptoms of domoic acid toxicity. Symptoms can include the animal’s head swaying back and forth, foaming at the mouth, bulging eyes, lethargy and vomiting.

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Senior Socials move to arts center

The city of Carpinteria’s Senior Socials have moved to the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, away from previous Girls Inc. of Carpinteria location. The socials are held every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to noon; according to the city, activities can include bingo, book club, arts and crafts and more. The city will also host exercise classes at the Veterans Memorial Hall, between 11 a.m. and noon. The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is located at 865 Linden Ave.; the Veterans Memorial Hall is located at 941 Walnut Ave.

Planning commission meeting canceled

The July 3 meeting of the Carpinteria Planning Commission has been canceled; the next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 7.

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Trash, Recyclables and Yard/Organic Waste

Pick Up Delay Due to the 4th of July Holiday

Due to the Independence Day holiday on Tuesday, July 4, trash, recyclables and yard/organic waste will be collected one day later than usual, on Friday, July 7 in the City of Carpinteria.

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Santa Claus Lane bike path to open before holiday weekend

The Santa Claus Lane Bikeway will temporarily open on June 30, before the Fourth of July weekend begins; the bike path between Carpinteria Avenue and Santa Claus Lane will remain open until after Labor Day weekend.

Once the bike path closes again, a final barrier rail will be put in place. Temporary railing is in place while the project awaits final materials, and temporary safety barriers will be put up near the salt marsh.

For closures along the highway, on the northbound side, one lane from Santa Monica Road to Olive Mill Road will be closed Monday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and Sunday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The north on-ramp at South Padaro and Santa Claus lanes will be closed until late August; drivers may use detours along Via Real or the on-ramp at North Padaro Lane. The on-ramp at San Ysidro Road will be closed until early 2025; drivers may use the on-ramp at Sheffield Drive. The off-ramp at San Ysidro Road will be closed until January 2024, and

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Along the southbound side of the highway, one lane between Olive Mill Road and Carpinteria Avenue will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 9 p.m.

to 7:30 a.m., and Sunday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. During the week of June 26, the off-ramp at Carpinteria Avenue will be closed for pavement micro surfacing and final striping.

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On the northbound on-ramp at South Padaro and Santa Claus lanes, crews continue work on rebar, paving and safety barriers.

Near the San Ysidro Roundabout, construction crews have laid out the new median island and will work on the architectural wall for the center island.

Plan 1 features a 400 square-foot ADU with California Ranch, pictured above, and Coastal Cottage styles available.

City posts ADU prototypes

The city of Carpinteria’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) prototype designs are available for public view on the city’s website. The two base prototypes – Plan 1 and Plan 2 – can be used by residents who do not want to spend money on their own custom plans, which the city estimates will save residents $5,000.

Plan 1 features a one-bedroom, 400 square-foot unit, while Plan 2 features a one-bedroom, 480-square foot unit; each plan has the option for a California

Ranch or Coastal Cottage style. All residents who want to use the plans must still obtain a Building Permit and Coastal Development Permit.

The city’s ADU ordinance went into effect on Feb. 22, following Carpinteria City Council approval on Jan. 23. For questions about the ADU program, contact Syndi Souter at (805) 755-4405 or SyndiS@carpinteriaca.gov. See more online at carpinteriaca.gov.

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Plan 2 features a 480 square-foot ADU, also available in California Ranch and Coastal Cottage styles.

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LETTERS

BOB DUNCAN

What do you know that I don’t?

THE LAY OF THE LAND

One of our local activists was Lois Sidenberg. Just five years earlier, Lois (along with Campbell Grant) co-founded the Carpinteria Valley Association. She was never shy speaking out about a threat to the community, be it a bad development proposal, an action taken by the Carpinteria City Council or any other danger.

After the blowout, she became particularly engaged, often showing her unique wit. When confronted by an oil company official who asked, “Mrs. Sidenberg, is it true you told reporters that you wanted to ‘get rid of those oil rigs?’” Lois replied, “I was misquoted! I said I wanted to get rid of those G-- D--- oil rigs!”

A year earlier, in 1968, Lois had led the successful first fight to save the Carpinteria Bluffs from development when Humble Oil wanted to build a refinery there (an actual refinery, not “just” oil wells). In doing so, she demonstrated to the community a defiance of oil companies that would inspire future generations.

Another year before that, in 1967, Lois and the recently-formed CVA fought a proposal for a 334-acre marina development (including docks for 1,000 boats, an island with a yacht club and 531 residential lots with private docks). The defeat of that proposal set the stage for permanently protecting the Carpinteria Salt Marsh that provides valuable habitat, flood control and water quality protection.

A few decades later, through the efforts of an army of community members informed by history and with a vision for the future, the Carpinteria Bluffs were saved from yet another development proposal (a 150-room hotel, 287 condo units, 25,000 sq. ft. of retail stores), and the property was purchased by the public for permanent preservation.

In 2010, despite an extravagantly-funded election campaign by the oil company Venoco, Carpinteria voters soundly

defeated (71% to 29%) the infamous Measure J proposed by Venoco, which would have allowed them to bypass normal planning processes and slant drill from coastal bluffs into the offshore “Paredon” oil reservoir despite the documented significant environmental impacts.

Knowing and understanding our community’s history helps us put current events into context. Our “community memory” allows us to recognize a threat that may appear at first to be a “reasonable compromise.”

But is that enough? Does our history fully prepare us for today’s decisions? Believing and acting as if it does might be considered to be the very definition of arrogance.

Times change. Technology advances. The economy not only has cycles but evolves over time. There can be a tension between “This is how we have always done it” and “Here is a different approach that has worked in other communities.”

Consider that in the examples above, some relative newcomers played important roles alongside longtime Carpinterians.

New arrivals often come here specifically because Carpinteria has maintained its small beach town vibe. They bring a fresh perspective of how increasingly rare and important that is, and they bring an energy and urgency to protect it.

The “community memory” of longtime residents brings local history, identity and our community’s unique culture to today’s decisions. Newcomers can add valuable outside perspective and experience. The best decisions involve learning from each other and melding our perspectives to develop the best approach for Carpinteria.

It can be challenging to be open to new perspectives from those who don’t have the same experience we do. We need to recognize that others have different backgrounds, knowledge and history which may be valuable in addressing today’s issues. For both long-timers and new arrivals, a little humbleness allows us to acknowledge that someone else may know something we can learn from. We need to ask questions like “Why do you consider this a good idea?” or “What do you think are the biggest issues with this proposal?”

Community projects should be equitable

Regrettably, the new owners of Sandpiper Mobile Home Park have unveiled a reiteration of a massive solar project that they want to keep secret from the rest of the community.

The main reason is that we are under rent control and this is a sure way to increase revenues without a rent increase. Also, they are not sharing any of the benefits with the residents and are only doing this to maximize their profits. All of this could’ve been avoided had they tried to work with us, but all they have accomplished is to increase the angst and ire of the entire mobile home park.

Last year this project was resoundingly rejected by our Architectural Review Board (ARB) as being monstrous in size and more in line with non-residential settings. A retired electrical engineer friend of mine examined their first project and found that after five years, the initial costs of the project would be paid and they would enjoy enormous profits for the next 20 to 30 years.

All we ask for is equity in the project. Three simple things come to mind: help with rising electrical costs, electric vehicle charging stations and support with rooftop solar panels. This is not a lot considering the magnitude of the project. All have been refused by these owners. Their next step is to try and get a very skeptical ARB to approve this fundamentally flawed and unsafe project. Something interesting is that the main contractor for their project is the nephew

of California Representative John Garamendi. John, if you recall, earned a reputation as the most effective protector of consumer interests in the nation. I asked his nephew about this and his reply was that it was “just a business decision we had to make.”

Bob Franco Carpinteria

Groundwater fees should be based on use

I agree with Scott Van Der Kar’s assertion in his letter to the editor (CVN Vol. 29, No. 40) that the Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency (CGSA) fee should be based on water usage. The state of California did not require our area to form a GSA because of the acreage of the basin but because our water basin has been using too much water and is over-drafted by 50,000-acre feet, while natural recharge occurs at less than 2,000 acre feet a year.

What is most upsetting is that our public servants have taken the easy way out by charging fees based on acreage, not the water usage that created the problem. Doing the right thing is not always easy and taking the easy way out comes with costs. By choosing to charge a fee that is not based on water usage, the civil servants of the CGSA have lost the respect and confidence of those they govern.

Kim Jones Carpinteria

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the really

difficult one: “What do you see as the weaknesses in my idea?”

The work to protect what we appreciate about our town will never end. There will always be new challenges, threats and opportunities. The right path forward will come from combining the best everyone in the community has to offer.

It is imperative that we each invite other perspectives to complement our own.

Mike Wondolowski is president of the Carpinteria Valley Association (facebook. com/carpinteriavalleyassociation), a local organization dedicated to maintaining the small beach town nature of our community. In over 30 years of involvement in planning issues, he has witnessed visionary successes, as well as decisions that were later widely regretted. When not stuck indoors, he can often be found enjoying Carpinteria’s treasures including kayaking and snorkeling along the coast, running or hiking on the bluffs or the Franklin Trail, or “vacationing” as a tent camper at the State Beach.

Not a day goes by that your not remembered Ben.

“All we ask for is equity in the project. Three simple things come to mind: help with rising electrical costs, electric vehicle charging stations and support with rooftop solar panels.”

––Bob Franco

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Workers clean up at the Santa Barbara Harbor after the 1969 oil spill.

Our

“community memory” allows us to recognize a threat that may appear at first to be a “reasonable compromise.”

On Jan. 28, 1969, Union Oil’s Platform A off Carpinteria had a “blowout” and spewed three million gallons of crude oil into the Santa Barbara Channel, covering more than 800 square miles of ocean, coating 35 miles of beach, and killing thousands of seabirds, marine mammals, and fish. This spill remains the largest oil spill ever off California’s coast and was the catalyst for significant action nationwide, but especially locally.

Chess tables planned for all school sites, courtesy of Boy Scouts Troop 50

BY JUN STARKEY

Elijah Sheaffer, a member of Carpinteria Boy Scouts Troop 50, received approval for his plan to construct chess tables for each Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) school site at the CUSD Board of Trustees June 20 meeting.

“I’ve always loved chess because I used to play with my grandpa,” Sheaffer said last week. He said he got the idea for constructing chess tables after watching a chess tournament at Canalino Elementary School.

The project is part of Sheaffer’s Eagle Scout Service Project, a project that allows scouts to show their leadership abilities and prove they are worthy of the Eagle Scout rank.

Sheaffer plans to construct concrete chess tables and stools off site, and install two at each school site. The chess tables would be square, with rounded corners, and two small stools on either side. Chess pieces would be distributed to individual teachers at a school site, and students would be able to check the equipment out during recess or break times.

Board approves LCAP, proposed budget

The board unanimously approved the 2023-24 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2023-24 Proposed Adopted Budget at its June 20 meeting; both items were presented on and reviewed at the previous June 13 meeting (CVN Vol. 29, No. 40).

The LCAP is a state-mandated, three-

year plan which is revised annually, and includes several priorities outlined by the state, such as student achievement, implementation of state standards, student engagement, parent involvement, school climate and course access. The plan also includes the district’s goals for the 202324 school year, and actions or services the district will provide to meet each goal.

The district’s goals for the 202324 school year include: Increase student learning with high quality standards-based instruction that is differentiated for every student; all students actively engage in learning and participate in a positive school culture in partnership with parents; all students will graduate from high school college and career ready; facilities are updated and well maintained for all students and staff; and increase performance on the Math California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test by Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) students with disabilities.

The district highlighted several actions taken under each goal, including maintaining smaller class sizes across all grade levels and providing targeted small group instruction on reading and math to ensure students receive high quality instruction; monitoring daily student attendance, providing therapeutic services to students and implementing restorative justice practices, in order to increase student engagement; and having students participate in college readiness programs, college field trips for 11th and 12th grade students and increasing enrollment in

AVID classes, to ensure all students graduate and are prepared for college.

Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee reports no issues

The 2021-22 board report from the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) – a group tasked with reviewing the district’s expenditure reports to ensure Measure U funds are properly used – reported no issues with the district’s

expenditures.

The CBOC meets three to four times a year, according to committee chair Gary Blair, who presented the report to the board at its June 20 meeting. There were no financial statement findings, no findings or recommendations related to the Measure U building fund and no findings or conclusions for the prior fiscal year.

“In short, I think we can proudly say that we’ve been squeaky clean with our expenditures,” Blair said.

CITY BEAT

City approves $28.6 million for FY 23-24 expenditures Fiscal year 2023-24 revenues projected at $22,265,600

BY ATMIKA IYER

The Carpinteria City Council approved the 2023-24 fiscal year budget – with an estimated revenue of $22.2 million, expenditures of $28.6 million and remaining fund balance of $13.6 million – in a unanimous vote during the June 26 city council meeting.

Councilmemb er Mónica Solórzano made the motion to approve the budget, with Councilmember Wade Nomura seconding. The budget was broken down into general government funds, administrative services funds, community development funds, public works funds and Parks, Recreation and Facilities.

General Government

Assistant City Manager Michael Ramirez delivered a breakdown of the $10.1 million the General Government department will receive in the upcoming fiscal year budget.

He said that the purpose of the department “is to provide effective leadership to the organization, ensure transparency and accountability to the public and assist your council on developing and implementing public policy and the budget and also to ensure delivery of essential and desired services in an efficient, effective and equitable manner.”

General Government is composed of four divisions: city administration, allotted $2.6 million; human resources, allotted $977,000; city clerk, allotted $165,000; and public safety, which includes law enforcement and emergency services management, allotted $6.4 million.

Ramirez noted that law enforcement and legal expenditures comprise 71% of the department’s budget.

Public commenters at the June 12 and June 26 meetings spoke out against the budget for the community services support programs, which provided many organizations with less funding than they had initially requested because of budgetary constraints. Though the council asked city staff to research and see if additional funds could be procured for the community services support programs during the June 12 meeting, staff returned with an unaltered budget.

Administrative Services

Administrative Services Director of Finance Licette Maldonado spoke to how the department’s allocation of $1.2 million will be spent in the upcoming fiscal year. The administrative services department is responsible for handling the city’s financial health through accounting, auditing, payroll and more.

Administrative Services is composed of three divisions: financial management services, allocated $619,000; central services, allocated $269,000; and management information services, allocated $370,000.

Community Development

According to Director of Community Development Steve Goggia, the department’s budget is “fairly stable.”

The department received $2.1 million in the 2023-24 fiscal year budget, which was

The city approved $22,265,600 in revenues and $28,621,850 in expenditures for the 2023-24 fiscal year

split among its two divisions: community development administration – composed of advance planning, housing, building and development review groups – received $1.7 million; and code compliance – composed of parking and zoning enforcement, homeless assistance and animal care and control – received $397,000.

Public Works

Director of Public Works John Ilasin shared the financial breakdown of the department’s given allocation of $11.5 million in the 2023-24 fiscal year budget.

The department is composed of three divisions: engineering, which covers administration, parking, lighting, transportation and capital improvements; street maintenance; and sustainability and the environment, which covers resource conservation, solid waste and watershed management. The divisions received $9 million, $1.9 million and $644,000 respectively.

The money allocated for capital improvement projects decreased by $5 million from the previous year, Ilasin said, with a budget of $8 million for the upcoming fiscal year. This $8 million covers the Carpinteria Skate Park, dune and shoreline management, the Rincon Bluffs park, improvements to the Franklin Creek Trail, beach beautification by Linden Avenue, the council’s solar energy project and campus improvements project, pavement maintenance and rehabilitation, improvements to the intersection of Carpinteria and Palm avenues, the former Venoco pipeline abandonment, the Carpinteria High School crosswalk and improvements to Linden Avenue.

Ilasin said staff used five criteria to determine what projects they could pursue within their tighter budget: available dis-

cretionary funds, construction readiness, grant deadlines, city staff capacity and the council’s annual work plan.

“Measure X is doing the heavy lifting with $4.3 million,” Mayor Al Clark said of the department’s budget for capital improvements. “There isn’t going to be any money the way we’re going. We’re using up Measure X.”

Parks, Recreation and Facilities

Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Services Matt Roberts presented a breakdown of the total budget of $3.5 million the department received to split among its

three divisions: parks and public facilities, which was allocated $1.5 million; recreation services, which was allocated $1.3 million; and the municipal library which was allocated $688,000.

Recreational programming such as Jr. Lifeguards, pool activities and the community garden fall under Recreation Services, according to Roberts.

Librarian Jody Thomas shared the services the Carpinteria Community Library was able to offer thus far such as homework assistance, a volunteer program, summer reading programs, literacy programs and public computers. Thomas noted that Measure X’s contribution toward the library’s funding was only 50%.

HCD requests more info in Housing Element

Director of Community Development

Steve Goggia told the council that the California Department of Housing and Community Development requested more information be incorporated into Carpinteria’s Housing Element in a letter on June 12.

The council voted to adopt the Housing Element and send it to the California Department of Housing and Community

Development (HCD) during its April 10 meeting. HCD has now sent two letters to the city of Carpinteria requesting revisions and delaying the approval process

tho ugh, according to Goggia, many cities in California are receiving multiple letters from HCD for Housing Element revisions.

No local jurisdictions have been certified yet, according to Goggia.

He added that city staff plan to have a meeting this week with HCD to discuss expectations of the revised Housing Element with hopes that the next line of revisions will elicit approval.

“We have been working with our Housing Element team including our attorneys and planners to come up with a response,” Goggia said. “It seems like the big theme is HCD doesn’t really un-

derstand Carpinteria. We’re being treated like a very large city, and we want to get that across, and they said they would accept a phone call from us, and we can try to get from them what they’re actually looking for.”

The revised Housing Element will be presented to the council within the next two months.

For the 2023-24 fiscal year budget, the city has budgeted $225,050 for the Community Services Support Program.

Peggy Griffiths will be the featured artist at the upcoming Saturday, July 1 Carpinteria Arts and Crafts Faire; she creates jewelry out of natural stones, as well as handmade cards and paper crafts.

Carpinteria Arts and Craft

Faire: July 1

The Carpinteria Arts and Craft Faire will be held on Saturday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Koch Courtyard at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center.

The featured artist of this month’s faire is Peggy Griffiths, who creates handcrafted jewelry using natural stones, pearls and crystals sourced from the earth and sea, as well as handmade cards and paper crafts.

“To enhance my designs, I also incorporate many different metals as long as they are lead and nickel free,” Griffiths said in a press release. “Each piece is uniquely designed based on the type and shape of stone, pearl or semi-precious gemstone.”

The Arts and Craft Faire will feature many other local vendors selling a variety of goods. The Ukulele Jammers will provide live music in the morning and the Americana Cats will follow in the afternoon. The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is located at 865 Linden Ave.

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Proclamation: 85th anniversary of the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara

The Carpinteria City Council issued a proclamation Monday, June 26 celebrating the 85th anniversary of the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara, the local branch of the national organization that was established in 1938 that registers, educates and mobilizes voters in hopes of cultivating “a more perfect democracy” through the civic participation of women.

The proclamation recognized the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara for its grassroots activism, nonpartisan election information guides, accessible community forums and civic engagement efforts.

Members of the league received the proclamation from the council.

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County reports one confirmed salmonella infection

Last week, Santa Barbara County reported one confirmed case of backyard poultry salmonella, with 410 illnesses reported across 45 states; 84 people have been hospitalized across the U.S., public information officer Eunice Jaramillo said last week. Officials said these outbreaks are not related to recent cases of H5N1 bird flu virus in the U.S. Salmonella can be found in poultry manure, causing humans to become ill; backyard poultry, including ducks and chicken, can carry the disease even if they look healthy. Salmonella can travel between cages, coops, hay, plants and soil where the animals live.

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

NOTICE OF PENDING APPROVAL OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

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

At this time it is not known when the pending approval may occur, however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Coastal Development Permit is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, please contact Tatiana Cruz at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, by email at cruzt@countyofsb.org or by phone at (805) 568-2000.

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1ST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT; THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE

PERMIT NUMBER: 23CDP-00035

APPLICATION FILED: 05/25/2023; ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 005-182-010

ZONING: C-1; Applicant: White Caps Summerland LLC

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit to validate asbuilt exterior alterations, including 18” height increase, new roof, and interior remodel to an existing 1,048 sf single family residence. No grading is proposed. No trees are proposed for removal. The parcel will continue to be served by the Montecito Water District, the Summerland Sanitary District, and the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District. Access will continue to be provided off of Hollister St. The property is a 0.33-acre parcel zoned C-I and shown as Assessor's Parcel Number 005-182-010, located at 120 Hollister St. Unit 3, in the Summerland Area, First Supervisorial District.

APPEALS:

The decision of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 23CDP-00035 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The written appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that this Coastal Development Permit is approved. To qualify as an "aggrieved person" the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so.

Written appeals, with accompanying fee, must be filed with Planning and Development at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, 93455, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non -business of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.

This Permit cannot be appealed to the California Coastal Commission, therefore a fee is required to file an appeal.

For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Henry Wakamiya. The application required to file an appeal may be viewed at or downloaded from: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/a332eebc-b6b5-4a1e-9dde-4b99ae964af9?cache=1800

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://ca-santabarbaracounty.civicplus.pro/1499/Planning-Permit-Process-Flow-Chart Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/160/Planning-Development

Those who become infected typically show signs of sickness one to three days after exposure; symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, chills, stomach cramps and vomiting. Most people who become ill recover within four to seven days; those who experience more severe illnesses should seek medical attention. Children under five and adults over 65 are more likely to get sick.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department recommended that members of the public wash their hands after touching backyard poultry; not to kiss or snuggle poultry; not to eat or drink around poultry; keep poultry and supplies outside of the home; and supervise children around birds. Children under five should not touch birds, the county said.

Counties waive pet adoption fees

On July 1, pet adoption fees will be waived for animals over one year old at the Santa Barbara County and Ventura County animal services, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced last week. License fees may still apply Both organizations will host a fee-waived adoption event on Saturday, July 1, at five shelters: 5473 Overpass Road, Goleta; 548 W. Foster Road, Santa Maria; 1501 W. Central Ave., Lompoc; 600 Aviation Road, Camarillo; and 670 W. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley.

“This joint initiative serves as a testament to their shared vision of finding forever homes for as many animals as possible. By collaborating and pooling their resources, both organizations aim to ensure that every eligible individual or family can find their perfect companion without the financial burden of an adoption fee,” Director of Animal Services Sarah Aguilar said last week.

All animals are spayed or neutered, flea-treated, microchipped and vaccinated. See more online at sbanimalservies.org or at vcas.us.

Revised County Housing Element contains no new sites

Santa Barbara County’s revised 2023-2031 Housing Element contains no new sites, the county said last week, although some sites were removed from the vacant sites inventory. Those include sites discovered not to be vacant; those under long-term agricultural contracts; sites in airport safety zones; and agricultural sites “unlikely to yield units,” the county said last week.

Public information officer Kelsey Buttitta said there were “no significant changes to programs, policies or methodology” in the new update.

“Our team has been working since we released the draft to ensure the quality of our work. This revision includes clean-up items, and it addresses questions raised by State HCD during the comment period. We look forward to receiving the State’s formal comments next week,” said Director of Planning and Development Lisa Plowman.

To meet state requirements, the county must create 5,664 new housing units in Santa Barbara County unincorporated areas between 2023 and 2031, separated with 4,142 units in South County and 1,522 in North County. The date for the next public comment period has not yet been announced.

According to the county’s Housing Element website, the county expects to receive comments from the state about the updated element by the first week of July.

View the revised Housing Element at countyofsb.org/3177/Housing-Element-Update.

– Atmika Iyer

KARLSSON

Ravae Moran, Vicki Allen, Jane Benefield – starting second from the left – accept a proclamation from the city of Carpinteria – including, from far left, councilmembers Mónica Solórzano, Natalia Alarcon, Mayor Al Clark, Wade Nomura and Roy Lee – honoring the 85th anniversary of the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara.

HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Lois!

Hey, baby!

Wade Theodore Prather

Wade Theodore Prather was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on May 28, 2023, to Allie and Garrett Prather of Ventura. He arrived at 8 pounds, 3 ounces and 20.25 inches long. His grandparents are Mike and Sandi Prather of Carpinteria and Bob and Lori Skiba of Ventura.

SURF & TIDES

COURTESY PHOTO

Cleaning up the Franklin Trail

CVN reader Candi Burquez snapped this photo of a local forest crew from the Los Padres National Forest Service – from left, Brad Christensen, Ella Schultz, Kyler Kiech, Jose Vasquez, Justin Shuman and Dylan Miller – clearing out brush on the Franklin Trail. “Not only do they get great fire training in, but they do an amazing job of clearing our trail on a regular basis. I thought it was a great picture, and that it was newsworthy,” Burquez told CVN.

KARLSSON PHOTOS

Linden, Ash trail now open

The new trail that stretches between Linden and Ash avenues – with exits onto Elm and Holly avenues – is now open. Over the weekend, Carpinterians and tourists took advantage of the open trail to enjoy the sunny weather, including Tazzy and Nancy Beebe, above.

LEFT: Alan Martinez, with Ariel Martinez and Claudia Soury, test the new terrain.

Santa Barbara Hives is buzzing with treats

BOSSES BY BOSTROM

INGRID BOSTROM

Buzz ever so slightly off the beaten path of downtown Carpinteria to 516 Palm Ave. (next to Risdon’s Auto Care Center) for the sweet local shop, Santa Barbara Hives. Their shop is brimming with bee related items and more, as well as a growing cafe menu, packed with fresh and local ingredients. Queen bee Ashley Farrell, co-owner of Santa Barbara Hives, details the business background in the following interview.

CVN: Please share a bit about the inception of your business. Where did the affinity for bee related products come from?

Ashley Farrell: I am a landscape designer by trade, so I work with the natural world daily. To help support the local flora and fauna my business partner Barnaby Draper and I got a Flow Hive. Bees play a vital role in our food system so we feel supporting them in any way we can is essential. We both learn so much from the bees and how they work together in a democratic way. We also offer bee services such as bee rescues, Flow Hives, hives checks, queen bees and nucs of bees.

You continue to add more to your cafe offerings. Please describe the breadth of your menu and what ideas you are cooking up.

We have so many fun things coming!

Everything we do is housemade with love. We have organic coffee, espresso, tea, hibiscus iced tea, lavender lemonade and house made horchata. One special item is our fresh cashew milk we make daily for our espresso drinks… it’s deli-

cious! We are partnering with Carpinteria Darby Farms for local produce and making a variety of salads and sandwiches… turkey and avocado, grilled portobello with tapenade, egg salad with butter lettuce and dolphin-safe tuna salad. All of our sandwiches are made with local Riviera Bread. Our fresh salsa and chili rellenos are incredible! Our baked goods include scones, blueberry bran and banana nut muffins, a breakfast bar, brownies and cookies, all with vegan and gluten free options. We are currently working on vegan cheesecakes and more fermented items.

For those that haven’t visited your shop before or recently, what would you like them to know about what they can expect there?

Our local honey is the highlight! We are very excited about our Santa Barbara Hives products made at our Santa Barbara location… lip balms, candles, bath bombs and more to come. We focus on products that are good for the planet and good for people with various dry pantry products such as Ojai Olive Oil, spices from Spice Topia in Ventura and so much more. We love everything culinary focus and we also have great local jewelers and

ceramic artists. A great place to grab your morning coffee and lunch for the day, plus great gift items. We are a hidden gem off the beaten path!

Your vast walls are filled with local art. What is your arrangement with artists who show their work in your shop? How can artists best connect with you? Featuring local artists is a huge delight! Each artist is unique, so we work with each artist individually. Calling the store is the best way to connect with us, at (805) 318-9049.

What was your favorite thing about growing up in Carpinteria?

Spending all day at the beach!

Ingrid Bostrom is a photographer, drawn to open space and stories told in each new face. Send ideas of impactful Carpinterian bosses to ingrid@ingridbostromphotography.com.

Fresh cashew milk, chili rellenos, horchata and more now on the menu

INGRID BOSTROM PHOTOS

Santa Barbara Hives co-owner Ashley Farrell sat down with CVN to discuss recent changes to the business’ menu, and what comes next for the 516 Palm Ave. location.

Ashley Farrell is a landscape designer by trade. She partnered with Barnaby Draper more than two years ago to open the pair’s Carpinteria location of Santa Barbara Hives; the shop now boasts a growing cafe menu.

CELEBRATE THE AVOCADO!

OCTOBER 6,7, & 8, 2023 POSTER DESIGN CONTEST!

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The Summer Enrichment

Island Brewing

Carpinteria’s Island Brewing Company

Carpinteria staple, with its expansive collection Earlier this month the company released Lager, a beer made in collaboration with society helps women in the alcohol and try, according to the company’s social more of what IBC has to offer? Visit IBC’s check out islandbrewingcompany.com.

Fun Fact

The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year. Santa Barbara celebrated its Summer Solstice with a parade and festival last weekend, where festival goers flocked to city streets. On the day of the summer solstice, “the sun appears at its highest elevation, with a noontime position that changes very little for several days before and after the summer solstice,” according to the National Weather Service.

Giovanni’s Pizza

Step into Giovanni’s Pizza for a summer lunch spot, with its hand-stretched pizza, homemade sauces and secret spices hot and ready to go. The Carpinteria staple – located at 5003 Carpinteria Ave. – has been family owned and operated for over 25 years. Between sandwiches, pasta, salads, calzones, deserts and – launched earlier this year – milkshakes, there is comfort food for all. A CVN editor favorite is the meat lovers special, stacked with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, salami and sausage. See more online at giovanniscarp.com, or by calling (805) 684-8288.

Giovanni’s Pizza is open Sundays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen

Island Brewing Company is open Tuesdays, noon – 9 p.m.; Fridays, noon – 10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; and Mondays, From plates pizzas, perfect night beach with impress Thario’s courtesy Thais taurant pop fresh with Interested Visit site, a deeper history ter Magazine, Thario’s days

Start off those summer mornings right with Brass Bird, Carpinteria’s newest coffee shop in town. Brass Bird flew into town at 4835 Carpinteria Ave. late last year, the brainchild of Teddy’s By The Sea owners Sarah Dandona and Juan Rodriguez. The shop partners with Beacon Coffee Roasters, Mizuba Matcha, Rishi Tea and Renaud’s Patisserie to bring those morning delights to hungry (and thirsty) Carpinterians, with granola bowls, BLTs, breakfast burritos and more ready for the taking. A CVN editor favorite? Brass Bird’s strawberry matcha latte with oat milk, paired with a chicken panini to boot. See more online at brassbirdcoffee.com, or by calling (805) 576-8424.

Brass Bird Coffee is open Mondays through Sundays, 6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fridays, noon and

SUSIE CLOTHIER

ROBIN KARLSSON ASKS…

-Alyssa and Jeniver Westhoff

-Elissa Christiansen

Summer of Enrichment

Brewing Company

Company (IBC) is a well-known collection of beers and beyond. released its Hop Dog Dry-Hopped with the Pink Boots Society; the and fermented beverage indussocial media. Interested in seeing IBC’s 5049 Sixth St. location or islandbrewingcompany.com.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Mondays, noon – 8 p.m.

Thario’s Kitchen

From its delicious bruschetta plates to its delightful capricciosa pizzas, Thario’s Kitchen is the perfect stop for a summer date night with its spot right near the beach on 3807 Santa Claus Ln., with the perfect ambiance to impress that special someone. Thario’s European cuisine comes courtesy of owners Mario and Thais Rios, who opened the restaurant in 2019. The mom-andpop restaurant offers delicious fresh bread made in-house daily, with seasonal specials on deck. Interested in finding out more? Visit tharios-kitchen.business. site, call (805) 684-2209 or – for deeper look into the kitchen’s history – peak into the Win2023 edition of Carpinteria Magazine, pages 84 – 89. Thario’s Kitchen is open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3 – 8 p.m.; and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, noon – 8 p.m. It is closed Mondays Tuesdays.

BY EVELYN SPENCE

Hello, CVN readers! With June well underway and July just around the corner, CVN is rolling out its six-week summer series, where we will tackle all things needed to enrich the perfect Carpinteria summer – delicious restaurants, eye-catching hiking trails and delightful summer reads.

This week, we kick off the summer by highlighting some of Carpinteria’s mouthwatering restaurants. Have any recommendations for some Carpinteria fun? Email editor@coastalview.com.

Drinks at home

Don’t worry, CVN has you covered with three simple recipes. Spy any of these on a Carpinteria menu? Let us know!

Aperol Spritz

This simple drink combines orange aperol, prosecco and club soda and to create a refreshing summer treat. Depending on your preferences, the ratio can change, but the following is a preference of the editor’s:

1-part aperol

1-part prosecco

Smidge of club soda.

Don’t forget the ice!

Strawberry Mojito

This summer classic is great for those who love the classic mojito.

Muddle:

-2 ounces of simple syrup

-Six fresh strawberries

-Six mint leaves;

-Crush the mint leaves & strawberries.

Mix in :

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-2 ounces of lime juice

-4 ounces of rum

Fill with ice and add in 7 ounces of soda water.

Stir. Add in strawberry slices as needed.

Serves two.

Watermelon Agua Fresca

This non-alcoholic drink can be brought to the beach for a relaxing summer day.

Blend:

-2 cups of seeded watermelon

-¼ cup of water in a blender until smooth;

-Add in ¼ cup of sugar as needed

Slice 2 limes in half, and place a half line into each glass, along with 2 mint leaves.

Crush using a cocktail muddler, before filling each glass with ½ cup of ice.

Serves four.

Christiansen Carp Moon Cafe. -Al Carter Rori's ice cream. -Alan Martinez Brass Bird. -Sally Graham

Surf Happens Foundation hosts

Blind Fitness Surf Clinic

PHOTOS BY DAVID POWDRELL

The Surf Happens Foundation hosted a Blind Fitness Surf Clinic on Thursday, June 22 at Santa Claus Lane Beach in Carpinteria, for those who are blind and visually impaired. For four hours, volunteers led participants of all ages through the sport, under the lead of a surf coach; lunch was provided courtesy of the Goleta Lions Club. The Wayfinder Family Services also collaborated for the event, organizer Chris Keet said.

by Margie E. Burke

CLUB SCENE

Thursday, March 14

Library preschooler story time

ibrary, 5141 Carpinteria

Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting ions Park Community

Bingo

Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair inden Ave. downtown, Craft

Free Stress Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, 6-7 p.m. drop in, 4690 Carpinteria

Karaoke, Dusty Jugz Country Night

Friday, March 15

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

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

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

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

ALIGA.SK

Data collected from Smart Cities is used for transportation systems, utilities, power plants, waste management and crime detection, the author says; Smart City technology allows cities to reduce both costs and resource consumption.

CVN Tek Towns

TALK

TEK

Class act

private sector and the government. So instead of talking about smart parking, smart healthcare, smart agriculture, smart transportation, smart government, smart energy or smart this or that, one can look at how smart city initiatives are initiated to achieve one or more of the following objectives:

Efficiency of services: to optimize the use of public resources and provide a high level of citizen service.

CArPiNteriA VAlley MuSeuM of HiStory

Saturday, March 16

Incoming Rotary presidents attend Australia convention

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

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

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

Carie Smith and Lorraine McIntyre, the incoming presidents of the Rotary Clubs of Carpinteria Morning and Carpinteria Evening respectively, recently attended the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia. Over 200 Rotarians attended the conference.

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

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

Monday, March 18

The Rotary International organization raises money to provide clean water solutions and polio vaccines to those in need. The group’s new focus is on mental health awareness, with members advocating for mental health services and illuminating mental health needs on a local and international level.

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

Basic Bridge, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5921

“In the words of the first woman Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones, ‘Hope and imagine are words for tomorrow – words that propel use forward. They build upon each other and offer a path forward.’ There is no stopping Rotarians once they put their mind to something,” member Sheila Hess said.

Mah Jongg, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 729-1310

With all the talk about AI, Smart Tek and this digital world we live in I decided to revisit another of the many technology projects I have been involved with over the years: Smart Cities. I was executive vice president for Premise Solutions, for a company that was designing and installing advanced fiber optic public utility networks with contracts with over 70 cities throughout the world. These networks provided the much-needed bandwidth and communications infrastructure that served as the basis for creating integrated Smart Cities.

The 1948 junior class officers pose for the Carpinteria High School yearbook. The 2016-2017 school year is fast approaching, and to prepare readers, CVN has published its annual Back to School special insert. Check it out for everything you need for you and your children to survive and thrive another year.

As the nation gears up for March Madness (starting March 19), CVN thought it would be appropriate to stoke the fire of excitement with an image of Carpinteria’s version of highly competitive basketball. Sports rivals Carpinteria and Bishop Diego high schools vie for a piece of the ball at this Feb. 7, 1978 game.

Sustainability: to grow and develop the city with strong consideration to environmental impact.

Mobility: to make it easy for citizens, workers and visitors to move around in the city, whether by foot, bike, car, public transport, etc., regardless of transportation means.

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Safety and security: to improve public safety and security in everyday life and at special events, as well as being best prepared for emergencies and disasters.

Economic growth: to attract businesses, investors, citizens and visitors.

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

Those looking for more information on the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning may contact Carie Smith at a2thfarie@aol.com.

He said, she said Bring on the funny!

––Jun Starkey

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

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

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

Tuesday, March 19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, March 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ONGOING

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

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

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

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

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

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

Imagination & Inspiration show, Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608

Smart Cities, Tek Towns, are more than the sum of the smart appliances, apps and programs that we all use today. With the rapid development we are seeing with AI, 5G, IoT, the Cloud and technology in general, we are seeing significant development in all of the applications relevant to cities and towns large and small.

City reputation: to constantly improve the city’s image and reputation.

photo by Monday, March 25.

a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers.

This brings us to a question common to most of my columns, the question “what is?” What is a Smart City, a Tek Town?

A Smart City is a city that uses insights from information and communication technologies (ICT) to increase operational efficiency, improve the quality of government services and manage data assets, resources and services efficiently. Data collected is used for transportation systems, utilities, power plants, waste management and crime detection. Smart city technology allows cities to reduce both costs and resource consumption.

comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate lan guage or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punc tuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the following grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of Coastal View News from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.

Smart Cities and the technology products and services they use will become increasingly important into the future. It is predicted that by 2032, the Smart Cities will be a $400 billion industry. Today, approximately 55% of the world’s people live in urban areas, a number expected to rise to 68% by the year 2050, according to the United Nations. With the urban population around the world growing, Smart Cities and their technology allow governments to monitor and improve the financial, social and environmental aspects of life for its residents and visitors, making life more enjoyable, efficient and sustainable. Public and private companies and federal, state and city governments are working together to make smart cities possible.

He said, she said Bring on the funny!

Send us your best caption for this photo by Monday, August 24.

Successful smart city projects, regardless of their core objectives, will help cities get closer to their ultimate goal to improve the overall quality of life, or in smart city terms, “Livability.”

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

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Thursday, March 14

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

Coastal View News is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers. Get creative, get goofy, but keep comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate language or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punctuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the following grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of Coastal View News from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.

Friday, March 15

Smart Cities need to collect reliable sensor data in order to be successful, and they do so through various means. Smart Cities use the Internet of Things (IoT), consisting of sensors, devices and applications that enable cities to collect data from specific areas to process for implementation. IoT sensors include water quality sensors, image sensors, gas sensors, proximity sensors, motion detector sensors, level sensors and temperature sensors. An example of these sensors at work is sensors in a parking garage or along streets that can connect to an app to show where available parking spots are available. This reduces traffic congestion and prevents frustration or tardiness.

City of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

SB S. County Architectural Board of Review meeting, 9 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara

Monday, March 18

The value of a smart city is not necessarily dependent on how much information they have, but what they do with it. Success also depends on its ability to form a strong relationship between the

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

SB County Zoning Administrator meeting, 9:30 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara, 568-2000

Tuesday, March 19

SB County Board of Supervisors meeting, 9 a.m., Board of Supervisors Conference rm., 105 e. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 568-2000

CArPiNtEriA HErALd ArCHiVEs

MICHAEL AVERY

LET’S

COURTESY PHOTO

From left, Lorraine McIntyre, incoming president of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Evening and Carie Smith, incoming president of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning, attended the Rotary International conference in Australia.

The sun is shining in Carpinteria

With the official start of summer on June 21, Carpinterians have been out and enjoying that perfect Carpinteria weather. Local beaches were filled with happy residents and tourists last weekend, as everyone took to the sun and the sand, as captured by CVN photographer Robin Karlsson.

Finlay Andrews explores the beach.

From left, Sadie Schaumberg, Sloan Johnson and Chloe Schaumberg catch some rays.

Dean Rhodes, back, helps Ryne catch a wave.

From left, Megan Mullhofer, Trent Mullhofer, Trevor Frank, Ethan Frank, Madelyn Mullhofer and Maisie Mullhofer enjoy some family time at the beach.

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Sunday, June 18

0024 hrs / DUI / Carpinteria Avenue and Cramer Road

A vehicle was stopped, and the driver had red/watery eyes, smelled of an alcoholic beverage and was slurring his words. He performed poorly on SFSTs and refused the PAS. He was arrested and consented to the breath test, the results of which were .15% and .14% BAC. He was booked, and the vehicle was towed.

Monday, June 19

0751 hrs / Incident / Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies were dispatched to a report of a broken windshield on a parked car. The reporting party stated that his neighbor threw a beer bottle at the parked vehicle and it was caught on dashcam footage. A man was contacted at his home about the incident, and a records check showed he was on active parole. A parole search of his residence was conducted. Deputies located hundreds of ammunition cartridges and bullets along with black powder. The items were confiscated due to the man’s parole terms.

1410 hrs / Incident / 1000 block

Casitas Pass Road

The reporting party said he was chasing a bicycle theft suspect near a local grocery store. The reporting party stated the bicycle was worth $3,000. The suspect gave the reporting party the bicycle and fled the scene. Deputies located the suspect. The man confessed to being in possession of the bicycle. He was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail for grand theft.

1400 hrs / Incident / 2300 block

Lillie Avenue

A man was contacted related to a report from a local restaurant. The man matched the provided description from that call, and was positively identified as the suspect by the victim, but the victim declined prosecution. The man was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant, and was transported to Cottage Hospital for self-inflicted minor head wound prior to booking. While handcuffed and seated in the back of the car with the door shut, the man slammed his head against the window, causing a minor cut to his head. The man refused on scene medical attention but was taken to hospital.

2148 hrs / Incident / 6300 block Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies contacted a man as a result of a traffic enforcement stop. During a consent search of the vehicle, deputies located two methamphetamine pipes and a container of methamphetamine inside the vehicle. The man was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

Margie E. Burke

2230 hrs / Incident / 4200 block Via Real

Deputies responded to the above address for an assault in progress. After interviewing all parties, it was found to be mutual combat. All parties denied medical treatment and were intoxicated. The subjects involved were advised to stay in their rooms or they would be arrested for public intoxication. One man then exited his room and began to argue with the other parties involved. He was contacted and was found in possession of an open container. He was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

Tuesday, June 20

0105 hrs / Incident / 5400 block Carpinteria Avenue

A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle with false tabs. The driver was identified and found to be driving on an expired driver’s license. The man was also found to be on probation with search terms. During the vehicle search a meth bong was located with a usable amount of methamphetamine. Also located in the vehicle was approximately five ounces of marijuana. The man was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

Wednesday, June 21

1159 hrs / Incident / Cramer Circle

The reporting party said she was scammed out of $3,700 through a Craigslist ad for a rental property. No suspect information at the time of this report.

1302 hrs / Incident / Elm Avenue

Deputies responded to a dispute among juveniles. No injuries were reported, and no prosecution desired from either party.

1410 hrs / Incident / 3800 block Via Real Property manager reported their warehouse was broken into and unknown suspect(s) caused $600,000 in damage that included broken windows, broken doors, damaged drywall and electrical wiring.

Thursday, June 22

1853 hrs / Incident / Linden Avenue and Dorrance Way

A man was observed at a playground yelling at people. He was found to be intoxicated, having consumed two-thirds of a bottle of wine. He was arrested and transported.

2244 hrs / DUI / North Jameson Lane and Sheffield Drive

A man was observed driving with no taillights. He was found to be on a suspended driver’s license for DUI and is required to have an ignition interlock device on DUI probation. He blew 0.58% on the PAS and was cited.

Friday, June 23

0714 hrs / Incident / Seventh Street

The reporting party said someone stole work equipment from his backyard. The reporting party checked his home security cameras and observed a male subject

enter the property and walk away with the items. Follow up will be conducted.

2125 hrs / DUI / Carpinteria Avenue and Rincon Road

A suspect was observed swerving, speeding, not stopping for a stop sign and nearly striking a curb line. She was stopped and found to be driving her two sons while intoxicated and performed very poorly on SFSTs. She was booked into Santa Barbara County Jail after a blood draw.

2333 hrs / Incident / Linden Avenue and Dorrance Way

The C-squad responded to the area of Sawyer and Linden Avenue. The reporting party said the driver struck a fence upon exiting Highway 101 at Linden Avenue and fled the area. A short time later the vehicle was located unoccupied. The suspected driver walked up and advised deputies he was driving the car while intoxicated and struck the fence. The man refused SFSTs and was arrested. During a search of his vehicle, Psilocybin mushrooms and cocaine were located including several vials prepackaged for sales. A working scale and funnel were also located inside the baggie of presumptive cocaine. He blew 0.20% on the PAS. The man was arrested for the violations.

0413 hrs / Theft / Banner Avenue

Witness woke up to a sawing noise and ran outside and yelled, seeing a man run into a waiting car. The vehicle was only described as a dark sedan. The catalytic converter was taken from a vehicle that was parked in the carport.

Saturday, June 24

1455 hrs / Narcotics / Highway 101 and Padaro Lane

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for an equipment violation. During the investigation, the driver said he had a prior arrest for drug violations. Deputies noticed an odor of marijuana emitting from inside the vehicle, and a digital scale with drug residue and a marijuana joint were observed on the passenger floorboard. A search of the vehicle and the driver’s person was conducted, and he was found in possession of 10 grams of methamphetamine and a methamphetamine pipe. He was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail, and his cell phone was retrieved for further investigation of drug sales.

2227 hrs / Narcotics / Casitas Pass Road and Cameo Road

During a traffic stop, a deputy observed an open container of alcohol and a bong in the center cup holder of a vehicle. Deputy had the subject step out of the vehicle. During a search of the subject, seven small baggies of cocaine were located inside their jacket, as well as a large amount of money in different denominations. During a consent to search, the subject’s phone evidence of proof of sales was located. The subject was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.

0341 hrs / Incident / 4400 block Via Real

A vehicle was parked and running with a subject asleep in the driver seat. Subject was identified by an out of state ID. Subject was unresponsive to deputies. AMR was dispatched and after waking the subject they deemed him incoherent and transported him to the hospital. Due to the subject smelling of alcohol and open containers in the vehicle, a complaint will be submitted to DA’s office.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as BUELLTON TOWN CENTER at 222 E HWY 246, BUELLTON, CA 934634. Mailing address: 200 E. CARRILLO ST, STE 200, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): SPHEAR INVESTMENTS, LLC, at 200 E. CARRILLO ST, STE 200, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 05/05/2023. The registrant began transacting business on AUG 13, 2020. Signed: KENNETH P. SLAUGHT, CEO. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0001180.

Publish: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as MONTECITO NATURAL HEALTH at 1470 EAST VALLEY ROAD, STUDIO Z, MONTECITO, CA 93108. Mailing address: PO BOX 5082, MONTECITO, CA 93150. Full name of registrant(s): MONTECITO NATURAL FOODS, INC at 200 E. CARRILLO ST, STE 200, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 05/10/2023. The registrant began transacting business on May 10, 2023. Signed: MATTHEW MOSBY, SECRETARY. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0001233.

Publish: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as STEWARTS DEROOTING & PLUMBING at 415 EAST MONTECITO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. Mailing address: PO BOX 576,SUMMERLAND, CA 93067. Full name of registrant(s): COUNTY SANITATION CO., INC. at 415 EAST MONTECITO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 06/12/2023. The registrant began transacting business on JUNE 19, 2008. Signed: JENNIFER HODGINS, VP/SECRETARY/TREASURER In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0001494.

Publish: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SUMMERLAND PUBLISHING at 2155 ORTEGA HILL ROAD, SP 11, SUMMERLAND, CA 93067. Mailing address: P.O. BOX 1071, SUMMERLAND,

CLASSIFIED

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as (1) WIKI CONTEST (2) SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL SCREENPLAY AWARDS at 1187 COAST VILLAGE ROAD, STE 512, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108. Full name of registrant(s): BUTTERFLY BEACH MEDIA at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 05/25/2023. The registrant began transacting business on May 15, 2023.

Signed: SUZANNE MCCULLOUGH, CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0001338.

Publish: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as CARPINTERIA COTTON CO at 5025 WULLBRANDT WAY, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): M C SWAN INC at 1485 EASY VALLEY ROAD, SUTIE 12, SANTA BARBARA 93108. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 06/07/2023. The registrant began transacting business on May 01, 2023.

Signed: M CLARE SWAN, PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0001453.

Publish: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2023

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF DEISE MEDEIROS MENDONCA ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 23CV02340

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DEISE MEDEIROS MENDONCA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: DEISE MEDEIROS MENDONCA

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

NOTICE OF HEARING JULY 28, 2023 at 10:00 am, Dept: 4, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 06/05/2023 by Colleen K. Stone, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 06/05/2023.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner: EUSTODIA MUNOS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: ISAAC SERRANO

Proposed name: ISAAC MUNOS

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

NOTICE OF HEARING JUNE 30, 2023 at 10:00 am, Dept: 4, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 05/09/2023 by Colleen K. Stone, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 05/09/2023. Donna D. Geck, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 6250 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013 on July 11th, 2023, at 10AM

Ron Sedgwick: Chairs, Dresser, Cable, Bags, Bicycle, Boxes, Shelves, Ladder, Rug.

Jannette Castrejon: Table, Computer, Microwave, 2 TV’s, Shoes, Sports Equipment, Shelves.

David Cozort: Mattress, Table, Microwave, Sports Equipment, Chairs, Tools, Fishing Equipment.

Eric Sanchez: Chair, Bags, Bicycle, Books, Boxes, Luggage, Hats.

Christina Godinez: Bags, Boxes, Clothes, Files, Totes, Crafts, Kitchen Items.

Michael Martinez: DVD/VCR, Bags, Boxes, Lamps, Home Décor.

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Publish: June 22, 29, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as ACURA FINANCIAL SERVICES at 1919 TORRANCE BLVD. TORRANCE CA 90501. Full name of registrant(s): AMERICAN HONDA FINANCE CORP. at 1919 TORRANCE BLVD. TORRANCE CA 90501. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 06/20/2023. The registrant began transacting business on Aug 13, 2008. Signed: JESSIE SHAO, ASSISTANT TREASURER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0001535.

Publish: June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2023

NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO:

(1) WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT THAT MAY BE APPEALED TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION AND

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days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Willow Brown at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 2058, by email at wbrown@countyofsb.org, or by fax at (805) 568 2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided.

WARNING: Failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of the person’s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this Coastal Development Permit to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors and ultimately the California Coastal Commission. If a request for public hearing is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a Coastal Development Permit. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Coastal Development Permit is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Willow Brown at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101 2058, or by email at wbrown@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568 2040.

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

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2) APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT This may affect your property. Please read.

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

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The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 23CDH 00020 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The written appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Coastal Development Permit. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so.

Written appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, 93455, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day.

This Coastal Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission after an appellant has exhausted all local appeals, therefore a fee is not required to file an appeal.

For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Willow Brown. The application required to file an appeal may be viewed at or downloaded from: https://content.civicplus.com/api/ assets/a332eebc b6b5 4a1e 9dde 4b99ae964af9?cache=1800

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Publish: June 29, 2023

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Model Ts and days

gone by

From left, Joe Wullbrandt and Bass Mackey sit in a Model T outside of what is now Carpinteria Middle School, in 1937.

Cars representing all eras of automobile history will be on display at the Rods and Roses Car Show on Saturday, July 1 along downtown Linden Avenue.

Each year, the Lions Club of Carpinteria presents the Joe Wullbrandt Community Service Award at the car show. Other awards presented at the show include the Jack Risdon Memorial, Barry Horowitz Memorial, George Bliss Memorial, Brown Family Award and the Hammertime Award.

Crews from Lash Construction and California Skateparks have been laying down concrete at the new site for months, and several sections of the park have skaters eager for opening day. The park is now “very close” to completion, according to Carpinteria Skate Foundation Executive Director Peter Bonning.

Skaters keep rolling towards opening of new skatepark

Culture Skate Factory and Push Project summer programs merge skating and art

Two summers ago, Carpinteria Skate Foundation celebrated Go Skate Day by hosting a groundbreaking ceremony and fundraiser at the site of the new skatepark. At the time, the location right next to Carpinteria City Hall was nothing but a dusty, underused lot, and the skatepark was only a dream and an architectural rendering on paper.

But now, construction crews have been busy for the past few months, laying concrete quarter-pipes, bowls, ledges – even with “taco” and “wave” features – and the skatepark is looking more and more complete every day, while the local skating community is stronger than ever with the Culture Skate Factory and Push Project summer programs.

Carpinteria Skate Foundation hosted a lowkey event for Go Skate Day this year, with a day of skating, pizza and art at the new headquarters on Casitas Pass Road in Shepard’s Place shopping center on June 21. A small group of skaters showed up for a best trick contest on some of the new ramps and ledges outside the shop, which has become the de-facto hub for all things skating in Carpinteria.

Since opening last September, The Culture Skate Factory has been teaching youth how to merge their passions for skateboarding and art, with hands-on lessons in screen printing, pressing skateboards, and developing their own graphic designs. The foundation also teamed up with Carpinteria Unified School District to create the Push Project, which offers the lessons as an afterschool program. The Push Project hosted a showcase earlier this month to display art, clothing and D.I.Y. skateboards made by local students.

This summer, the Carpinteria Skate Foundation is holding three-week summer camps free of charge to district students, with the first camp sessions held Monday through Friday from June 26 to July 14. The first threeweek session will be for ages 10 to 14, and the second three-week session, from July 17 to Aug. 4, will be focused on skaters between the ages of 15 and 18.

According to Carpinteria Skate Foundation Executive Director Peter Bonning, “Each week of camp has a different curriculum, and

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all of the work is visual arts focused through the lens of skateboard culture and branding.”

Campers will also be skating daily –though no previous experience is necessary, Bonning said – in addition to camp projects like designing your own skateboard, screenprinting custom t-shirts and a collaborative mural project that the whole group will complete together.

The first week is fully booked up for ages 10 to 14, but there is still room for youth to enroll in the second and third weeks of the camp.

On Saturday, the Carpinteria Skate Foundation will be rolling in the Carpinteria Independence Parade, and Bonning is encouraging skaters, scooter-riders, and rollers of “all ages, abilities, and wheeled craft” to join in by meeting the group on Ninth Street (between Linden and Elm) before the parade.

In other skate news, the new park right near city hall has been coming together more and more each week. Bonning said crews from California Skateparks and Lash Construction “are working hard to deliver a world class facility to our community.”

While Bonning could not offer a firm opening date, he said that the park is “very close to completion,” and that the organization would be announcing the opening as soon as it receives word from construction crews.

“We would like to thank everyone for their patience and support over the years,” he said.

Early projections estimated that the park would be open near the end of this year or early 2024, but either way, Bonning says the city should expect a “big blow out” next summer for Go Skate Day, which the foundation is already planning as a huge day at the new skatepark compete with skating contests, live music and local food vendors.

For more information, follow @carp_skatepark on Instagram or visit carpskatepark.org.

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COURTESY PHOTOS

Carpinteria Skate Foundation Executive Director Peter Bonning and Leona McClellan at Culture Skate Factory.

RIGHT, Carpinteria Middle School students Nelly and Kelly Dominguez-Martinez work on some custom skateboard designs with the Push Project.

CRUZ

ON SPORTS

All through my childhood, sports were my mental crutch. Even if I wasn’t conscious of it, I used sports as a way to process things, forget my bad days or just to get that next hit of serotonin.

All year long, I was either playing sports, watching sports or thinking about sports.

It was football, basketball and baseball during the school year, then BMX bikes and skateboarding through the summer. But when I was 16 – and just a few weeks before my first season of varsity football – I suffered a major foot injury that changed everything. I dislocated several bones in my right foot, and it required surgery that kept me in a cast for over five months.

Suddenly, for the first time in my life, I had to face what I was more than an athlete.

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CHUCK GRAHAM

The next few months were tough, and the injury took its toll on my mental health. Even watching a game on the TV made me feel like I was missing out, and all of the daily pressures of school, home life and teenage hormones were becoming too much to handle.

Even when I began to heal, the physical therapy and slow-moving recovery just made me more frustrated. I didn’t feel as strong or quick as before, and the injury forced me to adjust my expectations for the next year and for the rest of my life. Instead of being a three-sport athlete as I had been all my life, I had to focus on getting back in shape for one more season of football, then decide what I would do after school now that becoming a college athlete was looking more and more impossible.

Being an athlete is tough: the pressure to win, pressure to outwork your opponent, and the risk of a careerending injury at any point.

So even if you love it as much as I do, it’s important to remember that your longterm mental health is most important, and it’s okay to take a step back and realize that there’s much more to life than being an athlete.

Up to that point, I hadn’t considered that I would do anything after sports. It was jarring, since I never realized how much of my identity was wrapped up in my relationship with sports. I sat on the sidelines for an entire season of high school football, watching my friends play out their Friday Night Lights dreams while I hobbled along trying to cheer them on.

Luckily, I had a strong support system in my family and coaches that helped me return and get back to 100% for the next season. I was proud of myself for overcoming the physical and mental struggles, but the whole ordeal changed my outlook on how to approach exercise with a healthy outlook.

It took many more years of mental work and therapy to process, but I am grateful for the experience. Like the loss of a family member or a bad breakup – both of which I would also face later in life –the injury shook up my world view, but it also helped me pivot. Even if I couldn’t compete at the highest level anymore, I could still be a part of the sports world in other capacities. And, I learned, I could still play for fun without the pressures

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • COURTESY PHOTOS

It’s always great to see kids working together with their parents, and recently two Carpinteria families competed together on the tennis court at national U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) competitions in Southern California.

Stephanie Stone and her son, Carpinteria High School graduate Austin Stone, competed at the USTA MotherSon hardcourt tournament in La Jolla, finishing with the silver ball; and Jill Gardner competed with her daughter, Emily, at the Mother-Daughter hardcourt tournament in Claremont, where the duo came away with a bronze ball finish. All four are from Carpinteria and play tennis out of the Santa Barbara Polo Club on Via Real.

For Jill and Emily, it was the first time the mother and daughter competed in doubles together, although both play on the same Polo Club team and have competed with separate partners in other USTA matches. While Jill played college tennis for UC Santa Barbara, Emily only recently took up

tennis, though she has already proved herself to be a strong tennis player.

The Stone family is full of tennis talent spanning at least three generations. Austin recently graduated from CHS, where his younger brother Max also just finished a standout season as a junior. Stephanie has competed alongside both her brother and sister, and Austin’s first national tournament was alongside his 81-year-old grandfather in the National Grandfather-Grandson hardcourts, when he was only nine years old.

Although Stephanie and Austin competed in smaller events when he was younger, they only recently began to compete in national tournaments after his graduation, and the duo reached the semifinals in mixed doubles at the Santa Barbara Open last year.

“Austin and I have always been so passionate about this sport and to be able to compete together at a high level was incredibly special,” Stephanie said. “Family dynamics can be tricky, and we feel so lucky that we can compete together on

of living up to “the college sports dream.”

Nowadays, I live out my sports dreams through watching others enjoy their time out on the field or ballcourt. Covering sports and getting to write about it is something I never thought I would do professionally, and it’s a privilege to share the stories of all the athletes in our community who due to her battles with depression.

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have that same deep love for sport that I do.

I’ve also learned that it’s important to have a healthy relationship with the things you love doing. Even if it’s a healthy hobby, like exercising or playing sports, the way you approach it can affect your entire life. I’ve seen too many young athletes become jaded because of pressures placed on them by coaches and parents. I’ve seen the joy sucked out of college athletes once they start feeling like their lifelong passion is more like a chore.

In recent years there have been many more professional athletes sharing their own struggles with mental health. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles famously – and bravely – decided to put her own mental wellbeing first when she pulled out of the 2022 Olympic Finals in Tokyo. In an interview with NPR, she later explained: “I just felt like it would be a little bit better to take a back seat, work on my mindfulness.”

The decision was a shocker, but also a lightbulb moment for other younger athletes who saw that – even on the world’s biggest stage – it’s alright to take a step away if it’s for your own mental wellbeing. It opened the doors for others, like tennis star Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from the French Open later that same year

It’s encouraging to see the world’s top athletes now embracing mental health awareness. Now, like Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps famously said, “It’s okay to not be okay.” These athletes have helped dampen the stigma behind talking about your feelings and changed the dynamics from the days when coaches and parents told you to “suck it up.”

There’s nothing wrong with talking about how you feel, and it takes more courage than most people know to open up about mental health. Being an athlete is tough: the pressure to win, pressure to outwork your opponent, and the risk of a career-ending injury at any point. So even if you love it as much as I do, it’s important to remember that your longterm mental health is most important, and it’s okay to take a step back and realize that there’s much more to life than being an athlete.

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

Mother and daughter Jill and Emily Gardner celebrate a bronze finish at the Mother-Daughter hardcourt tournament in Claremont.

the court supporting each other, problem solving and working together as a team and as a family.”

Both will be competing in this year’s SB Open, where Austin will play in

Mother and son Stephanie and Austin Stone finished with the silver at the USTA Mother-Son tournament in La Jolla.

Sports-related injuries can take their toll, the author says.

Mind games: Adjusting to life after sports

Two local family duos compete in national tennis tournaments

singles and doubles alongside Carpinteria player Ethan Ha, and Stephanie will join Jill Gardener to compete in doubles competition.

A doggy day of play at Girls Inc.

PHOTOS BY GEORGE BRADSHAW

Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara stopped by the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria campus last week for a day of play, where girls learned how to safely interact with new dogs. Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara Executive Director Carey Bradshaw told CVN the girls also had plenty of time for cuddles and dog tricks.

“Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara had a wonderful visit with the campers at Girls Inc of Carpinteria (…) The smiles and laughter were contagious!” Bradshaw said.

“The organization’s certified therapy dogs and their handlers provide comfort, support and unconditional love to individuals in schools, children’s organizations, nursing homes and other care facilities. Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara believes in the transformative power of the human-animal bond and strives to make a positive difference in the lives of those in need,” she added.

The nonprofit is looking for more volunteers to help with the community, according to Bradshaw; see more online at therapydogssb.org.

From left,

LEFT, Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara and Girls Inc. of Carpinteria teamed up for a doggy day at the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria campus, where girls learned how to safely meet new dogs.

BELOW, Dandelion received lots of love and affection from Girls Inc. members.

Rogue plays with bubbles.

ABOVE,

Sonora Landa, Autumn Foster, Maria Arellano and Danna Muralles gently pet Oli.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria member Aliyah Zermeno cuddles Rogue.

Thursday, June 29

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth St. and Linden Ave. 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536

Line Dancing Lessons Rancho Granada Mobile Home Park Recreation Center, 5750 Via Real. 7 – 8:30 p.m. All ages welcome; free. torty2@aol.com

Senior Social Time Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 9:30 a.m. – noon

Zumba Gold Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. –noon

Shawn McMaster Magician Show Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Franklin Trail Community Workshop Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Friday, June 30

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

Gentle Yoga with Jennifer Rancho Granada Mobile Home Park community room, 5750 Via Real. 11 a.m. Donation-based. jdayemackie@gmail.com

A Night of Laugher Improv Com-

edy Show The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets: $12. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Saturday, July 1

Anniversary Karaoke Party Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Carpinteria Arts & Craft Faire Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

26th annual Rods & Roses Downtown Carpinteria, Linden Ave. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Independence Day Parade Downtown Carpinteria, Linden Ave. 3:30 p.m.

Live Music: Ukulele Jammers Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 11 a.m. – noon

Live Music: Americana Cats Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Monday, July 3

Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Mind Games for Adults Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2 – 3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Artesanía para la Familia presents: Mariachi Class

Clase de Mariachi

July 11- August 17

11 de julio - 17 de agosto

Tues & Thurs at 2-3 pm martes y jueves

CLASS IS FREE/GRATIS

Playground/Patio de juegos

5956 Hickory St. Carpinteria

For more Information • Para más informacíon: 805-617-5929

Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310

Tuesday, July 4

Lions Annual Community BBQ Lions Park, 6197 Casitas Pass Rd. noon – 3 p.m. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children.

Wednesday, July 5

Baby & Me Meet Up Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. Children under 2. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District public hearing Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. (805) 566-2453

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