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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.

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.” breast on grits with two waffles. Served with Vermont Maple Syrup.

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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STEFANIE HERRINGTON ATTORNEY drivers may use the off-ramp at Sheffield Drive as a detour. 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.

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.

––Jun Starkey