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Lee will leave the council in December for a position on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. He is endorsing Mayer for the district 3 seat, he confirmed to CVN on Monday.
Mayer runs Dune Coffee Roasters with her husband, Todd Stewart, and serves as a board member with the Carpinteria Skate Foundation, the Warrior Pool Foundation and Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs
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“If we are lucky enough to be living and raising our families in Carpinteria, it is our responsibility and privilege to show up for our community and foster opportunities that are in line with our amazing town’s values,” Mayer said. “What makes Carpinteria unique is our tenacious preservation, strategic community investment and planning, and true stewardship of our unrivaled quality of life.”
She added that she wants to serve the community as a trusted leader, emphasizing that “now is the time for strong local representation.”
The election will take place on Nov. 5, 2024. Seats for Carpinteria districts 4 and 2 will be up for election for the first time. Two councilmembers, Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon and Councilmember Wade Nomura, are closing out four-year terms this year, while Mayor Al Clark and Councilmember Mónica Solórzano each have two years left on their terms.
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Moviegoers watch “Cars” during Summer 2023.
Catch the family classics at Carpinteria’s Movies in the Park
Carpinteria’s Movies in the Park – presented by the Carpinteria Education Foundation – arrives this summer on Wednesday, July 10 with the classic “Sandlot.” Movies in the Park is also sponsored by City Market Liquor #15 and Pizza Man Dan’s. The summer lineup also has “Toy Story” set for July 17; “Peter Pan” (2003) for July 24; “The Incredibles” for July 31; “The Goonies” for Aug. 7; and “Encanto” for Aug. 14. Movies are screened at Linden Field and begin shortly after sunset. The 20 feet closest to the screen are reserved for blankets.
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Mayer is throwing her hat in the ring for the Third District Carpinteria City Council seat.
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Arts and Craft Faire: July 6
The monthly Arts and Craft Faire will be held at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave., on Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The featured artist this month is local Jan Harrington, who works with wood, paint and resin to create her pieces.
Harrington’s work is inspired by her love of the sea, according to a press release from the arts center. She also includes shells and sea glass in her works. Harrington will set up alongside more than 20 local artists showcasing their handmade works at the faire.
The faire will be held during the 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rods and Roses show on Linden Avenue. Those interested in participating in future fairs can apply at carpinteriaartscenter. org. All entries must be handmade by the applying artist.
Jan Harrington will be the featured artist at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s Arts and Craft Faire on July 6; Harrington works with resin and wood to create
Avofest poster contest deadline:
July 31
The deadline to enter this year’s California Avocado Festival poster contest is coming up quick; all entries must be submitted by July 31. All submissions must have avocados incorporated into the design, and the dates of the festival – Oct. 4, 5 and 6, 2024 – the festival website, the city’s name and the festival’s 38th Annual California Avocado Festival title listed.
See more online at avofest.org/poster-contest. Submissions can be sent in online; delivered to the California Avocado Festival office at 5320 Carpinteria Ave., Suite K; or mailed to P.O. Box 146 Carpinteria, CA, 93014. For more information, reach out at info@avofest.com or call (805) 684-0038.
Say Bingo! at the beach
World’s Safest Bingo! returns to Carpinteria’s Main Beach on Thursday, July 11. Bingo – with prizes available –will be held at no charge on Thursdays between July 11 and Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. at the end of Linden Avenue.
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Fred Shaw, left, and Lisa Guravitz lead the World’s Safest Bingo at the Main Beach in Carpinteria during Summer 2023.
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Island Breeze Farms goes back to the drawing board
Cannabis operation must install carbon scrubbers for odor control, county planning says
BY MELINDA BURNS
Island Breeze Farms, a two-acre cannabis greenhouse operation across from the Polo Condos in the Carpinteria Valley, must revise its odor control plans to include state-of-the-art air filters known as carbon “scrubbers,” the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission said June 26.
Voting 4-0, with Vice Chair Laura Bridley absent, the commission voted to continue the hearing to Oct. 2 so that the operators of Island Breeze could revise their plans. The current operation relies on a perfumed “misting” system to mask the pungent smell of pot wafting out of the greenhouse roof vents.
“The only thing that really works is carbon scrubbers, so it amazes me that today we’re still discussing whether we use carbon scrubbers or not,” said Commissioner John Parke, who represents the Santa Ynez Valley and the wine country west of Buellton. “…I’m never going to vote for another cannabis project again that doesn’t have carbon scrubbers.”
Carbon scrubbers imported from the Netherlands and tested in the valley have been shown to remove, on average, 84% of the smell of greenhouse cannabis before it escapes into the outside air. About 70 acres, or less than half of the 157 acres of greenhouse cannabis approved for zoning permits in the valley, are equipped with or slated for these or other models of scrubbers. The county has not mandated their use across-the-board, and misting systems remain widespread.
erty is registered in state and county records to Robyn Whatley of Thousand Oaks and Lois Von Morganroth of Ventura. It includes the Island View Nursery and a wholesale nursery business. Whatley is the CEO of Island Breeze.
That ‘déja vu’ feeling
The project was at the commission Wednesday on appeal from an over-thecounter approval last year by the county planning department. The Polo Condos homeowners’ association, representing 139 condominiums next to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club at the western edge of the valley, filed the appeal.
“…I’m never going to vote for another cannabis project again that doesn’t have carbon scrubbers.”
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Along with several other neighbors on Foothill, association members asked the commission to deny the Island Breeze project, saying that the smell of pot wafting into their homes, even with their windows closed and the air conditioning on, was affecting their health. They said it caused their eyes to burn, made them feel nauseous and triggered their migraine headaches. They noted that the current “grow,” which operates in about one-third of the greenhouse space at Island Breeze, would likely expand to full production if and when a zoning permit is approved.
“If the odor is already what it is now, we can’t imagine what it will be like, once they can grow more,” Jim Mannoia, the association president, said.
“I smell cannabis all the way from our condo to the high school,” Robertson said. “I find that reprehensible, to have young people exposed to that on an ongoing basis.”
Robyn Geddes, an association board member, said, “Letting this happen where we live is just a downgrade… Fenced-off cannabis farms, what’s the appeal?”
But only Commissioner Michael Cooney, who represents the valley, said he was ready to deny the Island Breeze project on Wednesday. And Cooney said he would not likely change his mind on Oct 2.
operation. But the suit was dismissed this May, after a settlement agreement was reached. (County officials did not respond to a reporter’s request last week for information on the terms of the agreement.)
At the hearing, Stacey Wooten, a consultant for Island Breeze, told the commission that county inspectors had failed to detect cannabis odor at the property line during two visits in recent months. But, she said, “We will agree to any additional odor conditions that your commission sets forth.”
The cannabis operation, formerly a cut flowers and orchid business, is on a 10-acre property at 3376 Foothill Road owned by Island View Ranch. The prop-
Roz Robertson, a 30-year resident at the Polo Condos, said, “We can smell the cannabis, especially at dusk. I have had breast cancer and both of my children have asthma, so it really is a serious concern for us all.”
Robertson and others noted that in addition to Island Breeze, cannabis greenhouses without scrubbers near the Polo Condos included G&K Produce and K&G Flowers, eight acres at 3561 Foothill; and Autumn Brands and Ocean Hill Farms, 10 acres at 3615 Foothill. (Vista Verde Farms, approved for 13 acres of cannabis at 3450 Via Real, just south of the Polo Condos, is not yet in operation.)
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“I want to signal publicly that I would be very unlikely to support any project, no matter what the efforts were to mask or bind or defeat the odors within this grow,” he said.
Cooney said he was getting a “déja vu” feeling.
“It’s concerning to me that the appellants are telling me their stories, but we’ve not been able to convince other than a few growers that the best available control technology is something we feel should be a part of every project,” he said.
After the hearing, Geddes said that a requirement for scrubbers at Island Breeze would be “sort of a victory.”
“I don’t know how much we can control,” he said. “It’s going to be an industrial landscape.”
Deputy County Counsel Callie Kim told the commission that the lawsuit was not about odor, but rather about Island Breeze’s status as a “legal, non-conforming” operator. The county, she said, had obtained “additional evidence” confirming that status. Under county rules, operators who had been growing medicinal marijuana before early 2016 could sign an affidavit to that effect. They were then allowed to continue cultivating under “legal, non-conforming” status, so long as they applied for zoning permits. The Polo Condos association contended that the Island Breeze affidavit had been falsified; but county planners said last Wednesday that the Chief Executive Office had reviewed it and found nothing amiss.
Lawsuit dismissed
Part of the Polo Condos appeal concerned a lawsuit that the county filed against Island View Ranch and Island Breeze in 2021, alleging that the cannabis greenhouse operators were “creating a continuous public nuisance” and engaging in “unfair competition” by operating without a county zoning permit or business license.
It was the county’s first and only public nuisance lawsuit against a cannabis
“It’s over, from a legal standpoint,” said Josh Lynn, an attorney for Island Breeze. “This firm has complied with the law.” Island Breeze is one of the last cannabis appeals still pending out of 95 appeals of 63 projects that have been filed with the commission and county Board of Supervisors since 2018. Most were filed because of odor complaints, and most were resolved in favor of the growers. The yearly cost to the county of these appeals, which are not fully covered by growers’ fees, is $370,000.
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The Polo Condos homeowners’ association, representing 139 condominiums next to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club at the western edge of the valley, filed an appeal of Island Breeze Farms’ approval last year.
Trustees break down Measure U expenses
BY JUN STARKEY
The Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees received a breakdown Measure U funds spent during the 202223 fiscal year, as well as updated Measure U expenditures, at the board’s Tuesday, June 25 meeting.
Measure U, which was approved by voters in 2014, allowed CUSD to issue $90 million in general obligation bonds per fiscal year to pay for updates to classrooms and facilities throughout the district.
Jennifer Cota, the incoming chair of the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC), presented the 2024 CBOC Measure U annual report to the board. CBOC – which meets three times annually during public meetings – reviews Measure U expenditures and ensures funds were only used for the projects they were earmarked for.
During the 2022-23 fiscal year, CUSD issued all $90 million of its Measure U funds, Cota said; $78 million has been allocated for projects completed, and $7.9 million is allocated for projects still in the planning stages.
During the 2022-23 fiscal year, the district issued $9 million for projects completed, the biggest of which, Cota said, was Summerland Elementary School. The school opened earlier last year with a new building, a library, classrooms, an office and an outdoor area.
Cota said the district has also received positive feedback from “independent financial and compliance audits related to the expenditures of the Measure U bond funds.”
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Maureen Fitzgerald, who officially left the district at the end of June this year, also provided a breakdown of current Measure U projects and expenses as of May 21, 2024.
At Carpinteria High School, the district has issued more than $32 million for infrastructure and classroom updates, though all projects are currently complete; and at Carpinteria Middle School, the district has spent more than $7 million on projects.
Some future projects at the sites include a new multi-purpose room at the middle school and an outdoor amphitheater at the high school.
At Aliso Elementary School, the district has spent $9.4 million on modernization and expects to spend about $7.2 million on the replacement of portable classrooms.
At Canalino Elementary School, about $20 million has been spent on updating
facilities, and the upcoming Canalino Learning Center Project is estimated to cost about $2.6 million. And at Summerland Elementary School, the district has spent $7.8 million.
Assistant superintendent clarifies budget deficits
The Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees approved its Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and its 2024-25 adopted budget during its Tuesday, June 25 meeting.
The board had previously heard a first reading and presentations about both plans during its June 11 meeting.
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Maureen Fitzgerald offered clarifications on how the district is funded and some of the deficits in the budget during the second reading of the 2024-25 budget presentation, before it was approved by the board.
“I want to reiterate some information, and maybe clarify misinformation that is repeated at every board meeting,” Fitzgerald said, referring to public comments.
As a basic-aid district, the majority of the district’s income comes from property taxes. Therefore, CUSD receives the Minimum Guarantee, or about $1.2 million, from the state, Fitzgerald said.
The property taxes go beyond the boundary of CUSD, Fitzgerald said, to encompass all of Santa Barbara County.
The Santa Barbara County Assessor and Treasurer’s offices then parse the taxes back out to districts in the county.
Fitzgerald also spoke about deficits in the budget and their impact on the district’s reserve, stating that the deficits “have no correlation to unrestricted, out-of-control spending, or legal fees or anything like the such.”
“It is due to the loss of (Covid-19) funds, exclusively on the restricted side, as well as increases in special education to serve the most needy kids either in a non-public school environment or with one-on-one applied behavioral aids,” she said.
The July 9 trustees’ meeting is canceled due to a lack of quorum and available staff; the next meeting of the CUSD Board of Trustees is scheduled for Aug. 13.
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Under Measure U, the Carpinteria Unified School District has spent about $87 million on facility and classroom updates for district school sites.
THE LAY OF THE LAND
MIKE WONDOLOWSKI
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Carpinteria Valley Association (CVA). Over the years, a long list of volunteers and supporters – plus innumerable local residents – showing up at various city meetings have contributed to the success of CVA in helping keep Carpinteria the wonderful small beach town we all love.
Consider what things were like 60 years ago…
In 1964, there were no iPhones, iPads, iPods, or iAnything. There was no Facebook or World Wide Web or email or Internet. Cameras used film. TVs had small black and white pictures. Telephones had cords. The first Ford Mustang was built. The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. Gas was 30 cents a gallon, mailing a letter cost five cents, a new house cost around $13,000. Landing the first man on the moon was 5 years in the future. The town of Woodstock and a certain dairy farm 40 miles away had nothing to do with rock music or hippies.
And while it would not be until 1965 that our town incorporated to become a city, Carpinteria was a small Southern California beach town, surrounded by agriculture, inhabited by people who actively worked to keep it that way.
CVA’s 60th anniversary milestone is a good opportunity to pause and reflect on past community accomplishments, both long-ago and recent, that CVA contributed to.
Today we have the Salt Marsh Nature Preserve instead of the 334-acre marina development proposed in 1967 (which included 531 residential lots with private docks, other docks for 1,000 more boats, and an island with a yacht club). We have the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve instead of an oil refinery (a 1968 proposal) or a 150-room hotel plus 287 condos, plus 25,000 square feet of retail stores (a 1990 nearly-approved proposal).
Additionally, we might have a 175-foottall oil drilling tower operating day and night between City Hall and the beach that was soundly defeated at the ballot box in 2010. And we have a General Plan that was put in place in 2003 that has been key to preserving the essential character of our small beach town since then.
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Plans from 1967 show a 334-acre marina development – with a 900-boat dock, a yacht club and 531 residential lots – proposed for what is now the Salt Marsh Nature Preserve; the project was ultimately rejected.
One important action leading us into the next 60 years is the city of Carpinteria’s update of its General Plan. This update process began nine years ago, and after a long pause during the pandemic, has picked up again full steam ahead. Once finalized, this new General Plan will likely be in place for 15 to 20 years.
But quickly our attention is drawn to the challenges CVA and the community will face in the next 60 years.
Sixty more years? I try to look 60 years into the future, but what I see is a tunnel in front of me stretching off much further than I can see. There has been a ridiculous amount of change in the world over the past 60 years, and it is often said that the rate of change only increases. So, 60 years into the future? That can feel somewhat overwhelming.
One important action leading us into the next 60 years is the city of Carpinteria’s update of its General Plan. This update process began nine years ago, and after a long pause during the pandemic, has picked up again full steam ahead. Once finalized, this new General Plan will likely be in place for 15 to 20 years.
This updated plan will describe what we want the future of Carpinteria to be. The city won’t invent new electronic gadgets or avocado-powered cars (hmmm….). Instead, the General Plan is Carpinteria’s most important planning tool. It has policies that direct all planning decisions in the city – not only what can be built where, but also policies covering important issues like public safety, community health, noise and various public services.
For the General Plan update process, the city of Carpinteria is reaching out for public input as drafts of each section are available, and then will look for more public input as the plan moves closer to its final form.
Information on the update process and how to get involved is available on
the city’s website (tinyurl.com/GP-update). The simplest action you can take is to receive updates on critical issues by signing up for CVA’s occasional email updates and Action Alerts (tinyurl.com/ carp-news).
The General Plan policies will have a major impact on the next couple decades which gets us partway down the tunnel of our next 60 years. The future of Carpinteria is up to us and the decisions we make this year, next year, and the year after that. My hope is that 60 years from now, someone will write (using some yet-tobe-invented technology) about all the changes over the preceding 60 years, but will conclude by saying, “Today Carpinteria is still a small Southern California beach town, surrounded by agriculture, inhabited by people who actively work to keep it that way.”
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.
Kids enrolled in the city of Carpinteria’s Junior Guards (JGs) program can now park their bikes in temporary bike racks on loan from CUSD on Ash Avenue, until the permanent ones arrive. The city of Carpinteria announced last week that The Food Liaison’s Jason Rodriguez had spearheaded a fundraiser for permanent JGs bike racks; he, along with other community members, raised over $3,000.
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to the hard work of FLA youth and with the support of our community, amendments to the current smoking policy are being discussed and voted on ... that will positively impact our community starting in 2025. ”
– Jose Martin
Congrats to new citizens
Please join us in congratulating Carpinteria’s newest American citizens, Cristian Garcia and Domingo Ibarra! This month they passed their U.S. citizenship tests after attending Carpinteria Community Library’s free naturalization preparation class. They are among the many Carpinterians working hard to improve their English language skills and become naturalized citizens with help from the library’s free Adult Literacy Program, where English learners work one-onone with dozens of dedicated library volunteers under the supervision of the library’s indefatigable Community Outreach Librarian, Eric Castro.
We are both humbled and inspired by the dedication shown by Carpinterians who participate in the programs offered by our library, a small but mighty institution that contributes so much to our town. We urge all Carpinterians to support the library by visiting, volunteering, and participating in the many programs offered there.
Tony Segall and Deborah Dentler Carpinteria
Youth working to keep town smoke-free
In May, Future Leaders of America (FLA) youth in Carpinteria organized and hosted a public forum to raise awareness of the dangers of second and third-hand smoke. Carpinteria youth, parents and allies attended this event to learn and express their support for a comprehensive
smoke-free multi-unit housing policy.
FLA youth presented on current advocacy efforts and shared the results of their observational survey, which consisted of a sample of 21 housing complexes with at least 10 units. Yaneth Rodriguez, the regional coordinator/evaluator for the Latino Coordinating Center, was invited as a guest speaker. During her presentation, she discussed how the Latino community is being affected by second – and third-hand smoke. She also discussed the successful efforts to pass smoke-free policies in other cities, focusing on Los Angeles County.
Community members and guests had the opportunity to ask questions to our guest speaker and students. One of the key questions was “What are some misconceptions that people have regarding the harm of cannabis?” Yaneth emphasized that some of the misconceptions are that people think that cannabis is a safer alternative than tobacco because “it is natural.” According to the American Nonsmokers Rights Foundation, “Secondhand marijuana smoke contains many of the same cancer-causing substances and toxic chemicals as secondhand tobacco smoke.” Making marijuana smoke just as dangerous as tobacco.
Due to the hard work of FLA youth and with the support of our community, amendments to the current smoking policy are being discussed and voted on at an upcoming city council meeting that will positively impact our community starting in 2025. The hard work doesn’t end here, FLA youth will continue to work with the community to ensure everyone has equal access to clean air.
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Are you afraid of outliving your money?
Do you worry about running out of money during your retirement years? If so, how can you help prevent this from hap pening?
In the first place, if you have this type of fear, you’re far from alone. Consider this:
58% of retirement savers from all age groups, including current retirees, say that outliving their assets is their greatest retire ment fear, according to a study by Cerulli Associates, a financial services research or ganization.
This type of fear can certainly affect your quality of life when you retire. Still, there’s no need to panic – because you can take steps to help prevent the running-outof-money scenario.
Here are a few to consider:
• Know how much you’ll need during retirement. You need to get a clear picture, or at least as good an estimate as possible, of how much money you’ll need to sup port your retirement lifestyle. Once you do retire, some costs, such as transportation or other work-related expenses, might go down, while others – medical expenses, in particular – will likely go up. The fear of running out of money, like many fears, is caused largely by what you don’t know, so having a good sense of how much you’ll need in retirement can help reduce your anxieties.
• Build financial resources before re tirement. You’re probably at your peak earning capacity in the years close to your retirement, so consider contributing as much as you can afford to your IRA and 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retire ment plan.
• Maximize your Social Security pay ments. You can start collecting Social Se curity as early as 62, but your monthly benefits will be larger if you can afford to wait until your full retirement age, be tween 66 and 67. (Payments will “max out” at age 70.)
• Re-enter the workforce. Going back to work in some capacity is one way to possibly help build retirement resources and delay taking Social Security. If you
Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who reportedly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property department for safekeeping.
11:44 a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and Run / 6500 block Rincon Road
Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject fled the scene traveling southbound on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.
was recovered and booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property.
6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via
A caller reported that she believes her laptop and credit cards were stolen by a female neighbor who lives at the Polo Field apartments. Follow up by deputies.
A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”
A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”
A reader sends a halo to a true, caring Carpinterian. “An artist, activist, kind and real person who provided shelter to an unhoused person he did not know. He lives humbly and genuinely. So much preaching is done here without actual action. It was only for a night, but it was important.”
A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”
A reader sends a halo to two guys from Bright Events in the Industrial Park who immediately ran across the road to help when they saw the reader take a bad fall on an evening walk. “Without them, getting up would have been a struggle. Thank you and gracias, guys.”
A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the HELP of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. “Thank you for your kindness.”
A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”
A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”
A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
A reader sends a halo to Jayme Yahr, executive director and curator of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, for making the digitization of the organization’s photography and oral history collections a reality. “Thanks to her leadership, dedicated volunteers, and community-based grants, both collections are available online. Folks, we’re talking thousands of photos and 300+ plus oral histories! Fascinating and fun stuff.”
A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. “The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”
A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
6 p.m. / Towed Abandoned Vehicle / Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The vehicle was towed.
Deputies responded to narcotic activity and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.
3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive
A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.
A man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.
10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope Violations / Hales Lane and Via Real
Sunday, May 17
A reader sends a halo to technicians at Eric’s Auto for servicing the community’s transportation maintenance and repair needs and helping manage the neighborhood parking dynamics. “It’s comforting to know we’ll be able to enjoy the start of our street’s Pavement Rehab Project next week. Thanks to Eric and all the guys.”
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”
A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”
A reader sends a halo to Dave Moore for being a wonderful friend and neighbor. “Dave has taken me to doctor appointments and continues to check on me after the passing of my spouse. He is a true Carpinterian!”
A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”
A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”
A reader sends a halo to librarian Jody for bringing Magician Shawn McMasters to Carpinteria for an afternoon magic class at the library, followed by a free magic show in the evening. “What a great time!”
A reader sends a halo to Nikki at HEAT Culinary. “I went to my first class this weekend with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a TV show, she should be on the Food Network already.”
A reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”
A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
A reader sends a halo to Jill Castro, Mike Avery, Fon Ha, Brass Bird and Carol Nichols for helping Carpinteria’s homeless.
A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever is responsible for “the rundown conditions at Tomol Park. There are holes in the material next to the slide and the main play area. The dolphins need repair and repaint. There is trash and debris everywhere. It is generally run down. The rock arch climbing structure is broken and a safety hazard.”
A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the city of Carpinteria for the recent conversion of vital community parking spots into electric vehicle-only parking. “These spots remain largely unoccupied, causing significant inconvenience for community members who are now constantly having to park three or more blocks away from our places of employment every day, despite numerous empty spots in that lot.”
A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”
8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block Via Real
A caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. A complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.
A woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper spray. A baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.
3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 block Via Real
5 p.m. / Open Beer Violation / Linden Avenue and 9th Street
A man was cited and released for possession of an open container.
A caller reported that his girlfriend’s 27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran out of the house naked and was last seen running towards Summerland. Deputies responded and located a man walking nude on North Jameson near Sheffield. The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the hospital to detox. His mother drove him to the hospital.
A woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. A traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined the vehicle was not stolen, but was rented a few weeks ago by the woman. She thought the “PERM” on the Arizona license plate meant it was only a “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, she said. After a search of nearby motel rooms associated with the subjects, they, and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will be done for the fraudulently obtained EBT cards.
Thursday, May 21
8:47 a.m. / Driving with False Registration / Carpinteria and Palm avenues
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A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
A reader send a pitchfork to the person who said no to feeding the crows. “Peanuts offer the crows protein vs. trash. The song of the crow may not sound joyous to you but, I prefer not to judge a bird by its song. They are all beautiful and deserve equal rights to live here.”
2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
A reader sends a pitchfork to the city. “A heavily traveled road, one of only two into our subdivision, is coming apart and is a real safety danger. Bicycles and cars avoiding the ruts are very dangerous and someone will soon be hurt. It is the section of Sterling between Malibu and El Carro. Filling a pothole in the middle of the intersection last spring did nothing for the rest of the road. It can’t wait until someone is seriously hurt!”
Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.
he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.
Saturday, May 23
5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real
7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena
Monday, May 18
A man was driving with a false registration tab. He was cited for the violation and allowed to park the vehicle at his mechanic shop located nearby.
Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.
Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal
10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads
10:06 p.m. / Suspended License / Via Real and Vallecito Road
Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male subject driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel
10:41 a.m. / Tossed Mail / Via Real and Carpinteria Creek
Mail was found scattered off a county access road by a Caltrans site. The mail
A man was stopped for not displaying license plates on his truck. A records check showed his driver’s license was
2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way
A man was contacted after reporting
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Thursday, July 4
Lions BBQ Lions Park, 6197 Casitas Pass Road. Noon – 3 p.m. Adults, $20; seniors, $15; children, $10. Proceeds go to Carpinteria Lions’ community projects
Live Music: Santa Barbara Trombone Society Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 3–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Live Music: The Neighbors Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Live Music: South on Linden Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Saturday, July 6
Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Avenue. 10 a.m. – noon. Free. (805) 886-4382
Arts and Craft Faire Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. carpinteriaartscenter. org, (805) 684-7789
Rods & Roses Car Show Linden Avenue, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
I Larv-a Saturday Craft Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Every Saturday, June 8 – Aug. 10. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Live Music: Jared Nels Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Open Mic Nite with Brandon Kinalele Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, July 8
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:30 a.m. Geared toward ages two to five. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Music Mondays Sing Along Veterans Me-
Mo vies in the Park: “Sandlot” Linden Field. Movie begins shortly after sunset.
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Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 951 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 9259554, meals@centralcoastseniors.org
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Community garden welcomes new coordinator Wendi Dunn
BY JUN STARKEY
Why everyone could use a nutrition coach –yes, even coaches themselves
The Carpinteria Community Garden’s new garden coordinator Wendi Dunn has fallen seamlessly into her new role since beginning in October of this year, with plans to bring educational classes and community gatherings back to the garden.
Dunn has worked with plants for more than 15 years; she holds a certificate of horticulture and gardening from UC Los Angeles. Her green thumb is hereditary, she said, with several generations of her family working with plants, including her aunt, cousin and mother. “My passion is food production and farming,” Dunn told CVN.
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Dunn moved to Carpinteria about a year ago from Malibu, she said, but has been visiting the Carpinteria Community Garden for years before finding a place in the city. She also taught a handful of classes under the previous coordinator Wendy Robins.
in clinical settings like hospitals or rehab facilities.
Nutrition coaches use their education, experience and (hopefully) science-driven knowledge to dive deep into your personal health history, preferences and lifestyle to tailor strategies that are sustainable and effective.
Let’s discuss why this personalized guidance is crucial.
Whether you’re trying to improve your performance, manage a health condition, or just want to feel better day-to-day, a nutrition coach can provide the expertise and support you need to make sustainable changes.
or may be causing sensitivities or intolerances. This proactive approach helps you fine-tune your diet based on how foods affect your digestion and overall well-being.
times, just about reducing the mental load, as I’ve experienced. Being a coach doesn’t exempt one from the universal need for external support, fresh perspectives and specialized knowledge.
“I’ve seen (the garden) since its inception, and always said I wanted to be the manager,” she said.
Navigating health and wellness can be daunting, given the endless array of diets and nutrition advice. A nutrition coach can be your personal ally in this journey, cutting through the clutter to develop a nutrition plan that’s uniquely tailored to your individual health needs and goals. Whether you’re trying to improve your performance, manage a health condition or just want to feel better day-to-day, a nutrition coach can provide the expertise and support you need to make sustainable changes.
The case for a nutrition coach
Like nearly all gardeners, Dunn takes pride in her work and in keeping sustainability in mind throughout all practices. She said she employs a precautionary principle in farming of doing no harm, and she adheres to this principle by encouraging pollinators, maintaining several compost heaps and planting certain vegetation for pesticides. “When you know what to plant, you don’t need chemicals,” she said.
First, let’s get this misconception out of the way: A nutrition coach does not prescribe diets. That is what a registered dietician does, and they are often found
Dunn learned almost everything she knows from her family, including most of her sustainability practices, she said. In 2016, she spoke in front of the California
Coaches come with expertise and data-driven decisions As a nutrition coach, I don’t just give out meal plans; I use the data you provide to make educated suggestions on how to optimize your eating habits to fuel your life, work and workouts. This process begins with manageable changes and gradually builds up as you progress, making the journey to better health as seamless as possible.
They can offer customization and understanding. Every person’s relationship with food is unique. I focus on educating my clients that there are no “bad” foods, only choices that can be optimized for better health. This philosophy allows for a more flexible approach to dieting that can be adapted regardless of your lifestyle, ailments or dietary preferences.
Staying on track is easier when you know someone is rooting for you, and coaches offer support and accessibility. I check in with clients weekly through recorded videos and am available for daily texts, ensuring you have the support you need whenever you need it. This setup is perfect whether we’re in the same city or different countries.
A subtle nudge
Dunn took over the position of garden coordinator for the Carpinteria
Coaches can provide education. Have you ever read a nutrition label and felt more confused than enlightened? You’re not alone. Nutrition coaches demystify the world of carbs, protein and fats, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions long after the coaching period ends. I also educate you on which foods can boost your health
Department of Food and Agriculture to keep seed libraries available without intervention from outside companies. Currently, she is working with the Carpinteria Community Library to receive a grant for its own seed library.
Dunn is at the garden several days a week, and along with maintaining the garden, she also works directly with gardeners. She answers questions about
Local groups keep Carpinteria clean with Community Cleanup
Efficiency. Like many, I’ve had personal trainers and nutrition coaches. The biggest luxury was not having to think too much about the “what” and “how” of my diet and exercise. Having that expert to rely on meant I could focus more on living my life while still moving towards my health goals.
If you’ve been teetering on the edge of deciding whether or not to engage a nutrition coach, consider this your sign. Think of it not as hiring a consultant, but instead as enlisting a partner in your journey toward better health. A coach can provide the structured support and expert guidance necessary to translate your health goals into actionable, realistic plans.
certain plants if a gardener is uncertain, and offers advice on how to get the most out of their plots. During her interview with CVN on Thursday, Nov. 30, a gardener approached Dunn to inquire about small sprouts popping up in their plot. Dunn identified the sprouts as calendula, and advised the gardener on how to use the plant in their plot without crowding other vegetables and roots.
Who might not need a nutrition coach? While the advantages are plenty, coaching isn’t for everyone. Individuals who have a strong grasp of their dietary needs and can self-motivate might not find as much value in a nutrition coach.
Remember, it’s not about having someone dictate your every meal, but about enhancing your ability to make healthier choices and understand what your body needs. Whether you’re overwhelmed by food choices, battling health issues or simply in need of some dietary direction, a nutrition coach might just be the best next step you can take.
“I’ve seen (the garden) since its inception, and always said I wanted to be the manager.”
contact Elizabeth Pearson at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, by email at pearsone@countyofsb.org or by phone at (805) 568-2018. PROPOSAL: PROJECT ADDRESS: 1ST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT; THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE PERMIT NUMBER:
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit to allow demolition of an existing carport structure and construction of a 345 square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Grading will include 143 cubic yards of cut and 143 cubic yards of fill, removed and recompacted. No trees are proposed for removal. The parcel will 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 Lillie Avenue.
APPEALS
The decision of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 23CDP-00093 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.
She also oversees the completion of tasks. As a condition of being a garden member, all 108 gardeners are required to volunteer a certain amount of time in the garden. Tasks include tending to the compost area, cleaning worm bins, tending fences and pulling weeds.
Similarly, those looking for a quick fix or magic diet solution might be disappointed. Effective nutrition coaching requires time, commitment and a willingness to change lifestyle habits.
Why coaches need coaches. It might seem odd – experts seeking experts? Absolutely. Coaches themselves often work with other professionals to ensure they stay at the top of their game. It’s about continuous improvement and, some -
–Wendi Dunn
Leah Harding is a nutrition coach and personal trainer dedicated to helping clients understand how food fuels their lives and supports their wellness goals. With a focus on data-driven, personalized nutrition strategies, Leah empowers her clients to make informed choices that enhance their health and well-being. She previously owned CrossFit Carpinteria/Foxwing Fitness until 2018. For inquiries or suggestions for future wellness articles, contact Leah at leah@foxwingfitness.com.
A major goal for her new position is to share her knowledge with others, Dunn told CVN, as well as provide educational opportunities for the community. She said she plans on hosting quarterly events in the garden, including beekeeping classes, a spring fair for local goods, farm-to-table events, a pumpkin patch, chili cookoff, holiday fair and more.
“It’s important to have events (because) we are so privileged to have a community garden like this,” Dunn said. “It’s one of the most beautiful (gardens) I’ve ever seen, and I’d like to utilize it more.”
The dispute at issue is the current location of the boundary between the State sovereign lands and privately owned uplands depicted on Tract No. 14,026, in the County of Santa Barbara, State of California, according to map thereof recorded in Book 156 of Maps, Pages 91-95. The State asserts the boundary of state ownership is the ordinary high water mark, without consideration of deed boundaries or tract maps, and that the last natural location of the MHTL, as depicted in the 1964 MHTL survey and prior to the expanded construction of the revetment, is the best evidence of the boundary of state ownership. The upland property owners assert the boundary for state sovereign lands can be no further landward than the boundary between Lots 11 and Lot 12 of Tract No. 14,026 as depicted in Book 156 of Maps. Street addresses potentially impacted by this dispute include 865 to and through 879 Sand Point Road, Carpinteria, CA.
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.
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
Jamie Mcelvain, at top, shows off his trash haul; Bentley Sopkin, at left, carefully holds his trash grabbers. The two – alongside members and associates of Carpinteria Beautiful, BrewLab and Rori’s Ice Cream – gathered for the first annual Beach/Community Cleanup on Saturday, June 29, Carpinteria Beautiful’s Bryan Mootz told CVN. They filled thirty bags of trash, including nine from Carpinteria Creek alone.
For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Elizabeth Pearson. 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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How fortunate we are to live in this beautiful place so many of us call home, that others travel to for favorite destined family traditions and getaways.
My daily doses of Marvelous Mondays, Tremendous Tuesdays, Wondrous Wednesdays, Thankful Thursdays, Fantabulous Fridays and Super Sensational Saturdays and Sundays of our incredible beaches, bluffs and mountains help keep my body and mind in positivity. My “Wild Ones” – i.e., two very busy Siberian Huskies and one Swiss Shepherd – do not allow a day to be taken for granted in Carpinteria.
Whether it is a sunrise, a mid-morning capture or a Marvelous Moonrise or sunset, Carpinteria truly knows how to present perfection when it comes to photography. I am so grateful on the daily to be able to live here!
––Beth Cox
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Luscious Low Tides with the Sun Peeking through | June 2024
Sunny Sensational Saturday | June 2024
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This summer, Coastal View News asked local photographers a question: What does summer in Carpinteria mean to you? Over the next six weeks, flip open the center of each week’s print to see Carpinteria through their eyes.
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Bountiful Blooms Continue at Rincon Beach Park | June 2024
Getting down in the mud at Kinderkirk
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Kids test the muddy waters. Hayes Hansen dives down the slide.
Harlan Phillipe rinses off from head to toe.
Xavier Estrada dips a toy in the mud.
From left, Harlan Phillipe, Christian Estrada and Hayes Hansen get hosed off.
Kinderkirk kids happily dove headfirst into the mud on Friday, June 28, enjoying a day of muddy play at the Carpinteria-based preschool and daycare.
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Rotary offers scholarships for music camps
In 2025, the Rotary Club of Carpinteria will be offering full scholarships to select Carpinteria Unified School District students for several summer camps offered by the Santa Barbara Education Foundation.
The club is offering scholarships for the Nick Rail Summer Band Camp, the Drumline Camp, Summer String Camp and Sound Waves Music and Movement Camp. Those interested in learning more about music scholarships for summer 2025 may contact Rotary member Barry Enticknap at barrycarprotary@gmail.com.
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The Lions Club of Carpinteria officers for the next fiscal year will include, from left, Barry Brand, Ray Lane, Rolando Mia and Lucas Seehof.
Lions install new officers, visit with Father Larry
The Lions Club of Carpinteria held the 97th annual installation of new club officers on Sunday, June 30.
The newly installed club officers will serve during the next fiscal year, the club told CVN. The club lineup for the next fiscal year will include Barry Brand as president; Ray Lane as first vice president; Rolando Mia as second vice president; and Lucas Seehof as third vice president.
The club also received a visit from Father Larry at its weekly meeting, member Stephen Joyce told CVN.
Father Larry typically attends to his following in Kampala, Uganda, Joyce told CVN.
“(Larry) honored the Carpinteria Lions with the blessing at their weekly meeting,” Joyce said.
Rotary Club of Carpinteria member Barry Enticknap, in back, stands with Carpinteria Unified School District
Band performance, from left, Diamond Frederick, Genevieve Herrera, Emma Hotchner and Lillian Till.
Lion Mike Lee, left, introduces fellow Lion and visitor from Kampala, Uganda, Fr. Larry.
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The victim’s passenger van was parked on Linden Avenue, across the street from where he works. The victim went to drive away and noticed three juveniles on the sidewalk, one of which he recognized. Once in the car, one of the juveniles broke a side window on the vehicle, likely with a BB gun.
Deputies responded to a reported trespassing. Upon arrival the subject identified himself and appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance and was transported to the station where he consented to a DAR exam and a urine sample. The urine tested positive for methamphetamine and THC. The suspect was arrested and booked.
0740 hrs / Theft / 3200 block Via Real
juvenile and he made statements that suggest he was hallucinating that people were signaling to him that the victim was dangerous. The juvenile was arrested and taken to Cottage Hospital for a medical and mental evaluation. Cottage Hospital advised he did not meet the criteria for a 5150 hold, so he was transported and booked into Juvenile Hall.
Saturday, June 29
0039 hrs / Incident / 1000 block
Concha Loma Drive
Rockwell house has a whole lotta history
Unknown suspect(s) broke into two Connex boxes and stole approximately $7,000 worth of tools.
Friday, June 28
1537 hrs / Incident / 800 block Linden Avenue
Deputies responded to a local store on a report of an elderly man who had been hit on the head with a glass jar in the store. The suspect was wearing a white tank top and blue shorts and had fled the location. Deputies arrived and located the 81-year-old victim who said he was standing on an aisle in the store when suddenly he was hit on the head and fell to the ground and was “seeing stars.” A witness had taken a picture of the suspect, and deputies checked the area but were unable to locate them. Just before 1700 hours, the mother of the suspect called and stated her son was the suspect and she was attempting to bring him in but he exited the vehicle. The mother stated he had recently been displaying signs of mental health issues and she had made attempts to take him to a doctor, but he ran off. Deputies were able to locate the
A witness reported he saw a male use a brick and throw it at the victim’s vehicle, causing about $1,000 in damages. The witness stated the man was looking for the victim and had a long machete between his arm/armpit. The victim was able to identify the suspects’ vehicle. Deputies searched the area and located the suspects’ vehicle parked at the intersection of Elm and Carpinteria avenues. The vehicle was unoccupied, and inside deputies located two stolen E-bikes. The truck was towed for storage/ evidence. A warrant will be issued for the stolen property and the suspect at large. The victim received a text message from the suspect in which he threatened the victim for calling the police and warned him something would happen to him if anything happened to his truck or if he was arrested.
Built in the late 1800s, the Rockwell house on Carpinteria Avenue is a piece of local history that now appropriately houses Angels Antiques and its treasure trove of historic artifacts. The home was built to shelter the growing family of John and Isabel Rockwell, who ultimately had 16 children (though only 12 survived to adulthood).
0225
hrs / Narcotics / 5000 block Carpinteria Avenue
While investigating the above incident, deputies were informed by a passerby that two males were seen entering a closed building on the 5000 block of Carpinteria Avenue. While checking the business, four individuals were found inside. The owner was contacted and stated no one had permission to be inside but was not willing to sign a complaint for trespassing. One subject refused to exit the building, which delayed the investigation. Another subject was found hiding in a bathroom and in possession of suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia. While deputies conducted the investigation, a third subject entered the business from a back door and confronted deputies. The three were arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.
On Feb. 21, 1914, John, a rural mail carrier, was killed in a massive rainstorm while delivering mail. His widow was forced to sell off most of the family’s land piece by piece, but she retained the home. Isabel’s ill-fated second marriage didn’t last long, and she picked up her brood and relocated to Fillmore for a few years. Later, she returned to Carpinteria, moved back into the Rockwell house and eventually married a younger man named Coy Rhodes and lived with him in the home until her death in 1951. The house was sold a few years later to the Husted family, then to the Babcock family, who converted it into Angels Antiques.
Curious kids check out the creatures living on the
Cruising the low tide
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Tourists and locals alike took advantage of the slowly warming weather on Sunday morning, enjoying a lazy beach weekend and sleepy low tide. Some headed straight to the ocean, climbing into kayaks and hopping on surfboards; others stayed on land, spreading out colorful blankets, exploring the rocks and digging into the cool sand.
rocks.
A cyclist rides along the surf.
From left, Lucia and Zac Meredith play along the tar pits.
Fog rolled in and out like a wave.
Carpinteria State Beach lifeguard Moritz Shaffer-Mitchell keeps a close eye on beachgoers.
Jessica Petrillo, right, and Jack Mohr kayak over a gentle wave.
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THROWBACK
Rincon and Malibu rivalry goes far beyond surfing
BY VINCE BURNS
Is it just a rivalry or something more? They’ve been going back and forth since the 1950s: Rincon and Malibu. Malibu and Rincon.
One was Moondoggie and Gidget’s playground and stage, a beautiful place where Miki Dora could walk the nose, shove intruders off “his” waves, or drop his shorts to moon the despised kook hordes. As for Rincon, sixty miles to the northwest, legends Yater, Greenough, Ike Eichert, Moore, Blinky, Merrick, et al. used the Point’s cold waves as the ultimate test track for their shaping creations, changing the sport forever.
As surf historian Matt Warshaw put it “Rincon has been viewed since the early ‘50s as the winter counterpart to Malibu… while the Malibu surfing experience is warm and sun-washed, Rincon is usually chilly…” Ain’t that the truth! Yin and yang. The moon and the sun.
But it’s not just the temps that are cool at Rincon. The place is known for a minimalist dignity where respect for the wave overrides showboating; it’s a place of watery cool rather than glitz, of basic black wetsuits over multicolored rainbows, of restrained surfing styles rather than manic gyrating gymnastics that might be unworthy offerings to the Queen of the Coast. And longtime surfers of both spots like Simone Reddingius will also note the large number of less-than-welcome dropins one is likely to encounter at Malibu versus Rincon.
That said, Rincon and Malibu do share similarities: both are premier surf locales that have been crowded since the 1950s, and both have risked being “loved-todeath” as popularity produced crowds. Crowds create issues: parking, overcrowded lineups, occasional toxic water from wayward sewage, and, of course, fancy real estate prices.
Behind these similarities are a common geographic situation. The Chumash occupied both sites, which they called Shuku (Rincon) and Humaliwo (Malibu). They were both large and important Chumash villages, each located a few steps from the waves.
Even casual visitors can quickly grasp Rincon’s natural advantages as a settle-
If you squint your eyes to remove the railroad tracks and agriculture, this 1930 photo gives an impression
the Chumash coastal environment, from the outskirts of modern Carpinteria to Ventura, including the rugged backcountry inland along Rincon Creek. Visible in succession from the middle of the image to the top: Rincon Point, Punta Gorda (aka Mussel Shoals and “Little Rincon”), Pitas Point and the Ventura River mouth area. The Chumash had settlements at several locations in the photograph.
ment site. The same creek that created Rincon Point provided fresh water (and trout) for eons, and further up the creek were deer and other game including bear. The bluffs behind the tideline gave protection from high water, and, further back, thousand-plus-foot mountains (Rincon Mountain is 2,165 feet) provided high ground for observation and defense. A wide stretch of beach offered exploitable resources from driftwood to shellfish to sea mammals.
Rincon also sat astride trade and communication routes to California’s coastal ranges, the thinly populated interior beyond, to villages and lagoons to the north and south, and to the Channel Islands.
Most of these geographic advantages were also available at Malibu. And both villages had the preeminent Chumash technology: the sleek tomol, a plank-constructed ship seating three to ten that
steatite smoking pipe found at Rincon Point. Although this one is of exceptional quality, smoking pipes are common at Chumash sites including Rincon Point. Archaeologists believe the pipes – which likely held a wild tobacco – were used on ceremonial occasions. Like other artifacts found at Rincon, this pipe documents a trade network with the wider Chumash world, including the Channel Islands, because the steatite for this pipe likely originated on Catalina Island and was transported to the mainland via tomol.
fished and reached out to the Channel Islands for trade and communication. The Chumash identified themselves as the “people of the tomol.” The ship made them a maritime people able to access and trade within a large and rich area. Both Rincon/Shuku and Malibu/Humaliwo were well supplied with the tomol fleets.
When Spanish navigators first appeared off California, they spotted tomols in abundance at a place Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo (in 1542) called pueblo de las canoas, “the village of the canoes (tomols).” Where was this place rich in ships? Although debate occasionally swirls (other contestants are Mugu or Ventura itself), Malibu seems the likeliest pueblo de las canoas
And if a tomol fleet at Malibu is a strong likelihood, one at Rincon is a certainty. Spanish explorers recorded seeing tomols at Rincon/Shuku. Although the reported numbers of ships varied, this was likely because some were at sea at any particular time. Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá himself noted seven tomols at Rincon in August 1769. And of course, Carpinteria didn’t get its “carpenters’ shop” moniker for nothing – abundant local tar was critical for sealing the carpenters’ tomols.
Both Malibu and Rincon are very ancient Chumash sites, with settlement at Malibu going back to at least 2,500 years before the present. For Rincon, although its archaeology is difficult to unpack –there have been many individual excavations at a variety of separate sites on or very near the Point – it’s clear that human settlement at Rincon and environs goes back a very long time.
The largest of the Rincon sites has been dated to a thousand years before the arrival of the Spanish, but there is a strong suspicion among archaeologists that settlement at Rincon generally goes back many thousands of years more – perhaps 10,000 years before the present.
One of the more fascinating things about prehistoric Shuku versus today’s Rincon: more people almost certainly lived in the Chumash village than on
the Point today. Although the accounts vary on the exact number of inhabitants the Spanish encountered at Rincon, the numbers recorded by Portola (300 inhabitants) and Franciscan diarist Juan Crespi (“many”) during the expedition of 1769-1770 are very likely more than the number of residents modern Rincon’s ~68 homes house.
Over at Malibu, there is no written evidence, but the size of the site suggests a large settlement. And then there is the evidence of the missions which recorded the names and birthplaces of the Chumash they baptized. The Franciscans recorded the names of more than 100 baptized individuals from each of Shuku and Humaliwo, more proof of how numerous the Chumash were at these sites.
So, the role of Rincon and Malibu in Chumash California is impressive and important. We are grateful to Brian Barbier, curator and archaeologist at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum (SBNHM), for opening up this world to us.
Brian made the point that Rincon and Malibu had more in common than a shared and rival surf history. He introduced us to the archaeological importance of these sites and their evolution as the environment changed. Before the coming of the Europeans, the Chumash fit perfectly into an environmental niche that allowed for a settled or semi-settled way of life without the burden of agriculture. They evolved sophisticated societies well-tuned to the available resources, relying on their tomols, food processing technologies and trade with the Channel Islands to survive.
Since this world is so different from ours, we are fortunate to have archaeologists like Brian and the work of the SBNHM to interpret the Chumash experience.
If you have stories of Rincon’s surf history, get in touch with Vince at vinceburns805@ gmail.com. Vince and Stephen Bates have written “the” history of Rincon Point, available locally and online at amazon.com/ dp/1467108707.
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JULY 4, 2024
X Games brings highlights to South Coast
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
It was a high-flying action-packed weekend just a few miles down the coast at the X Games, which returned to the Ventura County Fairgrounds for the second straight year and brought together the best athletes in skateboarding, BMX and motocross.
Over three days, the competition delivered record-breaking performances from all-time legends and newcomers to the game alike, along with a chance for some local skaters to compete in the amateur “Battle of the 805” on the same course as the pros.
The Women’s Skateboard Finals ended with three young skaters who are proving to be the best in the world: 17-year-old Japanese skater Miyu Ito took gold and became the first rookie to win Skateboard Street; nine-year-old Mia Kretzer from Australia became the youngest medalist ever in Skateboard Vert Best Trick; and 14-year-old Arisa Trew took the gold in Skateboard Vert for the second year in a row.
Women competed in BMX Park for the first time in X Games history, with Hannah Roberts and Perris Benegas taking the gold and silver, respectively. In Men’s BMX, it was one of the best in the world, Kevin Peraza – the only rider to ever win in BMX Dirt, Street, and Park – who once again claimed the gold in both the Street and Park finals.
Skateboard superstar Nyjah Huston then took centerstage during the Skateboard Street Finals, where he claimed his 14th gold medal – tying Bob Burnquist’s record for the most gold medals in skateboarding history. Later, Huston would take another gold in Best Trick, tying the all-time X Games record of 15 gold medals.
But one of the highlights of the weekend – at least for a few Carpinteria locals –was the “Battle of the 805,” which brought out some of the best young skaters from across Santa Barbara County for an opportunity to skate in a “locals only” contest on the same ramps as the pros.
Lighthouse Skate Shop brought
Trew during Women’s Skateboard
vert competitions.
Carpinteria skaters Kato Suarez and brothers Isaac and Aaron Relis, who each shredded the course and showed off skills they work on every day at the Carpinteria Skate Park. After skating in the finals on Saturday, Isaac Relis came out on top in first place among the teenagers.
“Epic day at the X Games Battle of the 805 finals today,” wrote Lighthouse Skate Shop owner Naren Porter-Kasbati in a social media post celebrating the victory. “So many good skaters from the 805! We’re lucky to be part of such a great community!”
LIGHTHOUSE SKATE SHOP
Isaac and Aaron Relis
Naren
Carpinteria locals Kato Suarez, front, and brothers
celebrate a fun day after the “Battle of the 805” alongside Solvang Skate Shop owner Robby Hargreaves and Lighthouse Skate Shop owner
Porter-Kasbati.
TREVOR BROWN, JR./X GAMES
Arisa
Park at the 2024 X Games; Trew took gold medals in both the park and
Coming together through sports
CRUZ ON SPORTS
RYAN P. CRUZ
Each year, the Fourth of July gives us all a chance to reflect on what America represents, and to celebrate the values that make this country unique.
These days, it can be hard to find things to be proud of in this country. It seems to be more divided now then I have ever seen (at least during my lifetime), and with one of the most controversial presidential elections in our country’s history just a few months away, it’s unlikely that this divisiveness will fade away anytime soon.
But even in the most divisive times, there is something powerful enough to melt away the philosophical lines in the sand we draw between one another, something that has the rare ability to capture the minds and hearts of Americans across the political spectrum: sports.
Whether it be football, baseball, hockey, basketball, golf, NASCAR or even pickleball, we as a country are obsessed with sports – and for good reason.
Psychologists contend that watching sports provides a unique combination of excitement, competition and camaraderie that isn’t found elsewhere in day-to-day life. It’s also accessible to people from all walks of life, attracting fans who feel like they are part of a community as soon as they find their favorite team. With many fanbases, rooting for the same team makes you almost as good as family. It starts in the schoolyards and com-
But even in the most divisive times, there is something powerful enough to melt away the philosophical lines in the sand we draw between one another, something that has the rare ability to capture the minds and hearts of Americans across the political spectrum: sports.
munity parks, where families gather for weekend soccer tournaments and weeknight ball games. Youth sports bring communities together, teach children how to work on a team and instill the values of hard work and sportsmanship.
In high school, Friday nights might as well be holy nights in American culture, where playing for your varsity team makes you part of something larger than yourself. Kids look up to the older players, waiting for the day they get to take the field themselves, while the parents and grandparents are in the stands reminiscing on their own glory days.
Sports teach you how to lose, how to handle adversity and how to disagree with others. Arguing with teammates or coaches, then shaking hands with them afterwards was an important lesson for
me; it’s okay to have differences, but you need to find common ground.
That’s what sports offer us. We can have heated arguments over who is the greatest player of all time (is it Kobe, Michael or LeBron?) while still agreeing that we enjoy watching basketball. In a time where everything seems so heavy, sports can be a welcome distraction.
Anytime I go to a bigtime college or pro game, I can’t help but allow myself to get swept up in the moment, usually during the “Star Spangled Banner” – strange, because I’m not the most patriotic person under normal circumstances. But there in the stadium, surrounded by thousands of others, all from different backgrounds with countless different opinions, I feel a togetherness. We may not agree on politics, and we may be rooting for opposite teams, but we are all here to enjoy the same game.
Sports has helped us grow as a country, and helped us heal. After 9/11, when New Yorkers were desperate for a sense of normalcy, Mets and Yankees baseball helped bring the city back to life. In 2006, the New Orleans Saints brought the
city back together with a homecoming Monday Night Football game in the Superdome – the same building where more than 16,000 people were forced to stay a year earlier after Hurricane Katrina destroyed their homes.
I try to remember these moments when I find myself worried about how divided the country has become. Despite our differences, we still find space to come together, in every stadium and ball field across the country. Each year, no matter what hardships we face, we can count on sports to be there to help us find solid ground.
So, while I may find it hard to be proud of America, at least right now, I am hopeful for the future, and I know that we can always find common ground – even if we’re on different teams.
Ryan P. Cruz is the sports editor for Coastal View News. This is the latest installment of a monthly column where he explores local sports, sports history, and what’s in store for the future of Carpinteria sports. Have an idea, tip, or sports story? Email him at sports@ coastalview.com.
Carpinteria’s Junior Guards of the Week
After each week of the summer program, Carpinteria’s Junior Lifeguards selects two guards from each group that display great sportsmanship and attitude. Below are the best on the beach for the second week of summer guards.
In the Mini Group, Evie Mayer and Billy Stewart were the standouts in the sand. Mayer showed off her skills in the water events placing in the top five in almost every event, while Stewart is an “exceptional JG who leads by example,” according to instructors. Davis Otsuki and Jane Lisson were the best in the C-Group, with Otsuki taking second place in beach flags to go along with his fast relay times and firstplace swims. Lisson is a quiet Junior Guard who “flies under the radar,” however instructors said that she stands out by giving full effort in every exercise without complaints.
In the B-Group, instructors highlighted Belén Macmurray and Arlo Nemetz. Macmurray is another guard who lets her actions do the talking: “She doesn’t talk much and tries to stay under the radar, but her effort will never go unnoticed,” instructors said.
Nemetz, on the other hand, is one of the most enthusiastic junior guards in the program, described as having “the biggest smile no matter how difficult the workout.”
And for the A-Group, the best of the week are Klari Blackman and Emilio Trigueros, both JG first-timers. Blackman already has shown the qualities of an experienced JG, taking on every challenge head-on with a positive attitude and a smile. Trigueros has proven himself able to take on each exercise with a great mind set, jumping in the water with no fear despite having no paddling and swimming experience.
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
WIKI COMMONS
A flag unfurls during the “Star Spangled Banner” at Dodger Stadium.
COURTESY PHOTO
From left, JGs of the week Klari Blackman, Belén Macmurray, Jane Lisson, Evie Mayer, Billy Stewart, Arlo Nemetz, Davis Otsuki and Emilio Trigueros.
Golfers compete in first ever Carpinteria Open
PHOTOS BY JOHN PARSONS
Over 50 golfers of all ages came out to Soule Park in Ojai on June 29 to compete in the inaugural Carpinteria Open, the first-of-its-kind City Golf Championship.
It was a perfect day on the course for the three flights competing at different experience levels, with golfers from ages 22 to 90 taking part in the tournament and three locals coming away as champions.
In the Championship Flight, where players participated with no handicaps, Eric Bell – with a four-over-par score of 76 – took first place, followed by Michael Galsterer (77) in second and Connor Kelsey (79) in third.
In the Warrior Flight (six to 16 hand-
icap), Adam Camardella narrowly took first place in a tie-breaker over Nathan Saito; both golfers scored four-under-par with a 68. Tod Bennet finished one stroke behind in third place.
And in the Rincon Flight (over 16 handicap) it was 82-year-old Henry Franco in the top spot with a score of 67. Shane Jorgensen came in second with a 72 and Brian Alvarez took third with a 74.
“For the first year, I was blown away with the amount of golfers that participated in the inaugural Carpinteria Open,” said Andres Nuño, tournament organizer with En Fuego Events. “I’m already looking forward to making year two even bigger!”
––Ryan P.
Cruz
Tournament organizer Andres Nuño, left, presents Championship Flight winner Eric Bell with his cup.
Warrior Flight Champion Adam Camardella celebrates his victory.
Henry Franco took home the Rincon Flight Champion cup.
From left, locals Arnold Brooks, Mike Eliason and Paul Katsenis hit the links in the inaugural Carpinteria Open on Saturday, June 29.
Juliet Parsons was the lowest scoring female for the inaugural Carpinteria Open.
