Coastal View News • August 1, 2024

CARPINTERIA Ventura County Fair

Addison HardyChristopher MedinaJesus Haro Jose CalixtoWyatt Caskey

Alexa SantesAlina HerreraBella CasbarroEllie GeorgesGrace Mora

Jacob MoraKimberlei BernalLeti Carr Nathan Carrillo Penny

Mariana

Daniel Gutierrez

Lynette Lopez Lizeth

Lupita

Ashlee Mora

MEET THE STUDENTS MEET THE STUDENTS

and

their animals!

Addison Hardy + Aquaphor - Incoming Senior, 24/25 Chapter Historian, plans to attend Cal Poly SLO for Agriculture Engineering!

Christopher Medina + Chapo - Incoming Senior, plans to attend Prime Line Academy to become a lineman!

Jesus Haro + Ms. Fuzzy-Face - Incoming Junior, in ag all 3 years. The man, the myth, the legend! A right hand man in the FFA!

Jose Calixto + Mazapan - Incoming Junior, in ag all 3 years. One continuously surprising you, he is that good all around!

Wyatt Caskey + Major - Incoming Sophomore raising his first sheep. A well rounded student inside and outside of the classroom!

Sheep Goats

Alexa Santes + Brownie - Incoming Sophomore raising her first goat. Nothing short of a hard worker! With a friendly welcome daily!

Alina Herrera + Leche - Incoming Senior, plans to attend a university to major in Animal Science!

Bella Casbarro + Gogurt - Incoming Senior, plans to attend Modesto Junior College to obtain certifications in livestock!

Ellie Georges + Kali - Incoming Sophomore raising her first goat, has not once given up and is the idea of hardwork and dedication!

Grace Mora + Manchitas - Incoming Sophomore raising her first goat. A go-getter and always with a smile on her face!

Ismael Lopez + Chelsea - Incoming Sophomore raising her first goat. Fits into the program perfectly and executes hard work daily!

Jacob Mora + Maggie - Incoming Senior, 24/25 Chapter Sentinel, plans to attend Arizona State University to be an Otolaryngologist!

Kimberlei Bernal + Kelsie - Incoming Sophomore raising her first goat. Our star Ag Bio Student this year, consent smile on her face!

Leti Carr + Gibby - Incoming Sophomore raising her first goat. Proven herself at FFA competitions, continues the work with her goat!

Nathan Carrillo + Gin - Incoming Senior, plans to attend Cal Poly SLO to major in Animal Science!

Penny Wrought + Chili - Incoming Senior, 24/25 Chapter Secretary, plans to attend Cal Poly SLO to major in Animal Science Pre-Vet!

Taylor Trembly + Earl - Incoming Senior, 24/25 Chapter Treasurer, plans to attend a university to major in Animal Science!

Yohann Garcia Velez + Ringo - Incoming Senior, 24/25 Chapter President, plans to attend Kansas State to major in Animal Science!

Pigs

Ashlee Mora + Bullet - 2024 graduate headed to Oklahoma State University to major in Animal Science- Pre Vet, in FFA for 2 years!

Daniel Gutierrez + Zambada - Incoming Junior, in ag all 3 years, heavily active in the program, always a radiating smile on his face!

Jose Salas Chavez + Chacorta - Incoming Junior, in ag all 3 years, a right hand man in our program, always woking on his projects!

Leilani Ibarra + Pua - Incoming Junior, in ag all 3 years, 24/25 Chapter Reporter, can't wait to make new friends, memories and skills!

Lizeth Reyes +Piglet - Incoming Sophomore raising her first pig, will make a great impact in her short few years in the FFA!

Lupita Carrillo + Stormi - 2024 graduate headed to Cal State Channel Islands to major in Marketing, was in FFA all 4 years!

Lynette Lopez + Oakley - Incoming Junior, in ag all 3 years, heavily active in the program and makes every activity fun!

Mariana Esquivel + Sunny - 2024 graduate headed to Cal Poly Pomona to major in Animal Science, was in FFA all 4 years!

Miguel Avila Julian + Kahlua - Incoming Junior, in ag all 3 years, 24/25 Chapter Parliamentarian, excited to shape his leadership skills!

Steers

Eli Sheaffer + Sparky - 2024 graduate headed to Cornell to major in Animal Science, was in FFA all 4 years!

Oscar Ramirez + Tito - 2024 graduate headed to Cal Poly SLO to major in Agriculture Science, was in FFA all 4 years!

MEET THE ADVISOR MEET THE ADVISOR Emily Garcia!

Emily Garcia, CHS class of 2017, is coming into her second year at CHS and now the head of department! Emily graduated class of 2017 where before she had the opportunity to raise 3 pigs, 2 breeding heifers and 3 steers, serve as a chapter president and section officer! Emily went through the program when there was about a new advisor every year and she does not want that for her students now. She knows the importance of agriculture in our community and wants to open doors for the generations to come to continue beautiful Carpinteria agriculture!

See you at the Fair!

You can find us in the large livestock barn and show ring Monday August 5th - Sunday August 11th! The students will be competing against other chapters in Ventura County, judged on their projects’ market readiness and their showmanship. Join us Friday August 9th for the Junior Livestock Auction! It’s a fun day in our agricultural community, not to be missed Come see all our hard work pay off!

Kristin King Joins Price, Postel & Parma

Kristin King is a new admittee to the State Bar of California. She received her B.A. in Political Science from UCSB and her J.D. from the Santa Barbara Colleges of Law in June of this year. Shortly after passing the bar, she joined the law firm of Price Postel & Parma. As a member of the Litigation Practice Group, Ms. King provides counsel and representation in the wide range of civil litigation matters handled by the firm. Before joining Price, Postel & Parma, Ms. King served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Brian Hill at the Santa Barbara Superior Court. During her clerkship, Ms. King honed her skills in legal research and writing which assisted Judge Hill in making decisions regarding various issues.

In her spare time, Ms. King enjoys going to local beaches and attending live baseball games with her husband and children. Her family are avid fans of the San Fransisco Giants and the Boston Red Sox.

Large tree branch falls at State Beach

A large tree branch fell off a eucalyptus tree just off Linden Avenue at Carpinteria State Beach park the evening of July 23.

State Parks representative Katharine Wilson told CVN that eucalyptus trees are known to drop limbs this time of year.

“It is not uncommon for them to shed limbs suddenly and without warning. There has not been any consensus in the arborist community as to why this happens, but we speculate it may have to do with the season and the added heat during summer,” Wilson said Tuesday.

The tree has since been trimmed and balanced, “to maintain a safe crown and reduce the chances of additional sudden limb drop,” Wilson said. The fallen limb was removed from the area on Monday.

A large branch fell off a eucalyptus tree at the grass area of Carpinteria State Beach last week. The tree was trimmed and balanced, and the fallen limb was removed on Monday.

Carpinteria T-Shirt company hops across Linden Avenue

Carpinteria T-Shirt Company is now at 963 Linden Ave., tucked between Worker Bee Cafe and Linden Studio.

Owners Ben and Kerri Mascari first opened up the shirt shop at 776 Linden Ave in 2017, just before summer began, and stayed there until October 2022; the business’ former spot is now the site of the 700 Linden Ave. Project, a sprawling 30,000 square feet mixed-used complex that is set to open later this year.

The family also runs Carpinteria Beach Co. – located down the road at 873 Linden Ave. – and Ben’s t-shirt company, Serigraph Resort Wear on Sixth Street, has been operating since 1987. Ben went to UC Santa Barbara, and Kerri grew up in the area; their children, including their daughter, Kate, were raised in Carpinteria.

Kate, who deals with merchandising and displays for the family businesses, told CVN last week that Carpinteria Beach Co. carries boutique-style clothing and gift items, whereas Carpinteria T-Shirt Company’s pull is screen-printed t-shirts and sweatshirts.

“We just like Linden Avenue,” Ben said. “(For this location), we felt that it would be really good to get the overflow from the Worker Bee Cafe.”

“We like to choose comfortable garments and fun colors and good basics, and it’s always fun for us to see people walking around, riding around on bikes, wearing our stuff,” Kerri said. “We’re excited for our regular customers to find us again.”

The Mascaris said their customer base switches between heavy tourist traffic and local customers, depending on the season. “We have our local people who are always looking forward to seeing what we have to offer and updating their Carp gear,” Kerri said.

See more about the Carpinteria T-Shirt Company on Instagram at @carpinteria_tshirt_company.

Graham to speak about kayaking, conservation

Freelance photographer and author Chuck Graham is set to speak at the Carpinteria Community Library on Thursday, Aug. 1, 6 p.m., about his kayaking trips and conservation efforts.

Graham will also host a Q&A and a book signing for “Paddling into a Natural Balance, Stories of Kayaking and Conservation around Channel Islands National Park” (2023).

Graham, a CVN columnist, has been a city lifeguard for 31 years, and has led kayaking tours around Channel Islands National Park since 1998. His photos and articles have appeared in several magazines and papers, including National Geographic, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Men’s Journal and more. See more of Graham’s work on Instagram @ chuckgrahamphoto.

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From left, Carpinteria T-Shirt Company owners Ben, Kerri and Kate Mascari.

Carpinteria T-Shirt Company is now open at 963 Linden Ave.

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Obituaries

Please join us in our Celebration of Life for Debra Lynn Copus

September 21, 2024 from 1–5pm at Lions Park in Carpinteria

If you knew Debbie, then you would know she would want you to be there!

If you plan on attending, please RSVP by scanning the QR code below or visiting everloved.com/life-of/debra-copus/funeral

Caroline Saragosa 08/24/1933 – 07/12/2024

Caroline Saragosa passed away on July 12, 2024 at the age of 90.

Caroline was born at home on C Street in Oxnard in 1933 to Angelo and Christina Delgado, the oldest of three children in her family. She graduated from Santa Barbara Catholic High School in Santa Barbara in 1953. Caroline also attended two years at Loyola Marymount University studying fashion design.

In 1955, Caroline married Augustine “Joe” Saragosa. They resided in Carpinteria for 39 years, where she and Joe raised a family of five children. In the early years of the Delgado family tortilla factory, Caroline delivered tortillas in the surrounding area. She and her husband later opened a restaurant, Pepe Delgado’s, on State Street in Santa Barbara.

Joe and Caroline moved to Atascadero in 1994 and enjoyed gardening, raising chickens and pasturing cows and horses. They loved to travel and enjoyed many trips and cruises to Mexico and South America throughout their years together.

Caroline was married to Joe for 67 years until his passing in 2022. She is survived by her five children: Belinda Burns of Solvang, Susie and Dan Freese of Eureka, Elena and Edwin Warnock of Ventura, Angelo and Mary Saragosa of Carpinteria, and Leticia Saragosa and Evan Dalke of Santa Barbara. She also leaves behind six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Caroline is predeceased by her parents and brother Angelo. She is survived by her younger sister Suzanne Castellanos of Santa Barbara.

A rosary and mass will be held on Aug. 21, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Saint Joseph Mission Chapel located at Ash and Seventh Streets in Carpinteria, California. A reception will follow.

In CVN Vol. 30, No. 45, “City considers purchasing former Rite Aid building for community center,” $80,000 would cover yearly maintenance costs; the city lacks funds for a one-time purchase, and $60,000 of the city of Carpinteria’s Measure X funds could be used; and Kristina Calkins is the director of the

Carpinteria needs a community center

A place to meet and greet, sit for a bit, simply chat about this or that! This is part of what I envision for a community center. A central location where all community members — regardless of age, gender, religion, etc. — can come together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Where we can all get information on all community activities. Our amazing library fulfills some of these needs, but, by its nature, a library is a quiet space. This is not so at a community center, where discussion and exchange of ideas would be welcomed. A community center is a place where visitors can get information year-round (an expansion of our incredible Host Program).

The availability of the Rite Aid building gives us an opportunity with a prime location. There are foundations willing to put substantial money toward this venture. Let’s understand that grants and endowments are specific in nature. The many other projects that require city attention and funding will not be impacted by this endeavor. If you support the concept of a community center, please let the Carpinteria City Council know before the next city council meeting. It then becomes the city council’s responsibility to balance the wishes of its constituents with the financial health of the city for the present and the foreseeable future.

Rosalyn Kohute Carpinteria

Surfliner Inn good for community, economy

A letter in last week’s CVN (Vol. 30, No. 45) implies that the proposed Surfliner Inn is being hidden from public view. In reality, everyone knows about this proposal. The failed 2022 ballot measure to block the Surfliner Inn spurred months of conversation. Plans for the inn look like they will fit nicely on Linden Avenue and still must undergo months of public hearings before approval.

As a lifelong Carpinterian and former owner of three restaurants in the Downtown “T” over the last 16 years, I enthusiastically support The Surfliner Inn in our downtown area. At two stories and

LETTERS

“Let’s

understand that grants and endowments are specific in nature. The many other projects that require city attention and funding will not be impacted by this endeavor.”

– Rosalyn Kohute

CCC, regarding the proposed increase of launching and landing activity from the Vandenberg Space Force Base: “Similarly, the USFWS cannot adequately determine how the proposed project’s 84 disturbance events would contribute to the existing launch baseline average of 6.2 events or the current permitted annual launch baseline of up to 189 events.

A significant concern with the proposed project is the significant and rapid increase in cadence to 36 launches per year, compared to the number of historic launches at VSFB. There simply has not been sufficient monitoring …2023 monitoring suggests under a higher launch cadence, more frequent behavioral responses of this sort could conceivably lead to lower nesting success… and thus the level of disruption to ESHA.

36 rooms, this small inn has big benefits.

Throughout my years in the restaurant industry, I heavily relied on our tourism sector to sustain my businesses. Tourist dollars are a lifeline in the local economy, and local leaders would be right to seize an opportunity to enhance our beloved downtown and bolster our community’s long term economic health.

The Surfliner Inn is not just another development; it’s a thoughtfully designed boutique hotel that promises to blend seamlessly with the character of our small town. This project is poised to inject millions of dollars into our local economy, benefiting a wide range of businesses, from eateries to retail shops. Furthermore, the hotel will significantly contribute to the city’s budget, adding approximately $500,000 annually. These funds can support local initiatives and services, ensuring that Carpinteria remains a vibrant and thriving community.

I am passionate about preserving the charm of our small town while encouraging healthy and thoughtful change that supports local commerce. The Surfliner Inn strikes a balance by respecting our heritage while looking toward a prosperous future. I firmly believe that this project will add a touch of polish to our downtown, support local business, and benefit our community as a whole.

Jessica Clark Carpinteria

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Concerns with SpaceX launches

Last week’s article in the Independent “Elon Musk Wants to Shoot More Rockets over Santa Barbara” felt as though sonic booms overarched alarm bells as I read “Space Force Tells Coastal Commission It Has No Say.”

Species of special concern discussed in the California Coastal Commission (CCC) document are western snowy plover, California least tern, California red-legged frog, pallid bat and western red bat, monarch butterflies. Marine mammal species are not named, however Nick Welsh wrote: “…harbor seals within earshot flee for their lives. Any pups they might be nursing at the time are at risk of getting squashed and trampled in the stampede. (Documented by the carcasses of four pups found after one lift-off.)”

According to a staff report from the

Other issues include the Dept. of Air Force over the past month is that there are weaknesses in the design of various monitoring programs and implementation.

Of the few mitigation measures, there is no mention (of) stopping the SpaceX or at least reducing (the) number of launches.”

The hearing date is Aug. 8. The agenda can be viewed at coastal.ca.gov/meetings/agenda/#/2024/8. Peggy Oki Carpinteria

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

NOTICE OF PENDING APPROVAL OF LAND USE 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 Land Use 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 Land Use Permit is approved, and/or to view the application and plans, please contact Kylie Sanchez at 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 93101, by email at sanchezk@co.santabarbara.ca.us, or by phone at (805) 568-2507.

PROPOSAL: 2560 LILLIE LLC RETAINING WALL REMOVAL

PROJECT ADDRESS: 2560 LILLIE AVENUE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93067

1ST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT; PERMIT NUMBER: 24LUP-00219

APPLICATION FILED: 7/12/2024; ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 005-204-012

ZONING: C-1; PROJECT AREA: 0.55 acres.

º Applicant: Joshua Rabinowitz

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project is a request for a follow-on Land Use Permit to a Substantial Conformity Determination (Case No. 24SCD-00016) to Case No. 86-DP-34 to allow the repair of an existing, failing retaining wall. The existing retaining wall is approximately 9.5 feet tall. The top portion of the existing retaining wall will be removed and the remaining portion of the retaining wall will be approximately 5.4 feet tall. Grading for the project will include approximately 15 cubic yards of cut to adjust the finished grade to allow the removal of the top of the wall. The removal of the top portion of the wall and associated grading will temporarily stabilize the slope and retaining wall . An approximately 9.5-foot-tall wall to replace the existing wall is currently being designed and will be included in a later permit application. The 9.5-foot-tall wall will be required to permanently stabilize the slope. The removal of the top portion of the wall was permitted under Emergency Permit Case No. 24EMP-00009. This SCD and LUP are the required follow-on permits to validate the emergency work as permanent. No trees are proposed for removal. The parcel will continue to be served by the Montecito Water District, the Summerland Sanitary District, and the CarpinteriaSummerland Fire Protection District. Access will continue to be provided off of Lillie Avenue. The property is a 0.55-acre parcel zone C-1 (Limited Commercial) and shown as Assessor’s Parcel Number 005-204-012, located at 2560 Lillie Avenue in the Summerland Community Plan Area, First Supervisorial District.

APPEALS:

The decision of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Land Use Permit 24LUP-00219 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 Land Use 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 Land Use Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so.

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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 pm 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.

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For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Kylie Sanchez. The application required to file an appeal may be viewed at or downloaded from: https://ca-santabarbaracounty.civicplus.pro/1085/Planning-and-Building-Permit-Application

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Sound finances protect small towns

CVN

THE LAY OF THE LAND

MIKE WONDOLOWSKI

The vast majority of local residents treasure Carpinteria’s laid-back smalltown character. We see this time and again when hundreds of locals show up at city hall to speak against a proposal that is seen as threatening what we value, be it a large dense housing proposal with few affordable units, a resort hotel on the Carpinteria Bluffs, or something else not consistent with our collective vision of our town’s future.

We have been fortunate that for over three decades, our city council has generally been aligned with these community priorities. Additionally, the residents have chosen to step up financially when necessary to help achieve community goals for our small town. For example, the 1998 grassroots fundraising effort involving over 3,000 donors was a critical part of the acquisition of the Carpinteria Bluffs.

Even more remarkable was in 2018 when Carpinteria voters voted to tax themselves, increasing the local sales tax through Measure X to help fund important services including our local library, senior and youth programs, street repairs and police protection.

But there have been times in Carpinteria’s past when the city faced serious financial problems, and the choices

being discussed ranged from terrible to really terrible, and none of them would have preserved Carpinteria’s small-town character.

The period leading up to the city council election in 1990 is one notable example. Citing a financial crisis and a need for more tax revenue to balance the city’s budget, the city council was working toward approving a project on the Carpinteria Bluffs that included a 150-room hotel, 287 condos and 25,000 square feet of retail stores. Reports from city staff basically said the city would be out of money by next June, and without new revenue sources, the future choices would be either to raise taxes or cut services severely.

However, three challengers won seats on the city council in 1990, largely on platforms that argued that the bluffs should not have this huge project, or any project, built there, and should remain open space. They recognized that the best choices in the present situation were not even being discussed; there were other ways to balance the budget.

The new council followed through on their promise, and we all know the end result: no hotel, and we have our beloved Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve for the entire community to enjoy.

To address the city’s financial woes, the council undertook a drastic reorganization of city hall, including bringing in a city manager whose strength was budgeting. After just a few years, the city built up a reserve of five million dollars, without a hotel on the bluffs or any other major “revenue-generating” developments being approved. And those feared cuts in city services? Avoided.

Before that 1990 election, the philoso-

Maintaining the city’s focus on sound financial management requires ongoing vigilance and discipline by the city council, city staff and residents. Just like each of us at home, we need to live within our means.

phy of the city for quite some time had been to grow revenues by building things and expanding the city boundaries. A larger tax base meant more revenue. Incredibly, they ignored the fact that the very actions they were taking to grow revenues also required more expenses to provide city services.

What can we learn from this history and apply today?

One obvious lesson is that who we elect to the city council is incredibly important! But I hope that’s not news to anyone.

Another important lesson is more complicated. What caused the city to face the apparent choice of either approving a ridiculous project on the Carpinteria Bluffs, or else basically going broke? The root cause was poor financial management of the city.

The changes implemented by the new council after they took office in 1990 forced the city to focus on its financial health as key to maintaining Carpinteria as a small beach town. The results were evident remarkably quickly, proving that sound financial management can prevent situations where the only choices range from terrible to really terrible.

That focus has been key to convincing

Happy 93rd birthday, Vera!

residents that our financial generosity (like donating to buy the Bluffs and increasing our own sales tax) is worth it because we can trust there is good financial management.

Maintaining the city’s focus on sound financial management requires ongoing vigilance and discipline by the city council, city staff and residents. Just like each of us at home, we need to live within our means. We cannot have everything we dream of, so we need to prioritize how we spend our limited funds.

Our reward is we continue to enjoy Carpinteria as our laid-back small beach town.

Mike Wondolowski is president of the Carpinteria Valley Association (www.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.

Vera Bensen, center, celebrated her 93rd birthday on July 23 at Rincon Park,, surrounded by her friends and family. At right, back row, from left: Van Latham, Julie Latham, and Dylan and Wyatt Juul; and, front row, from left, Craig Bensen, Heidi Robins Bensen, Don Bensen, Vera Bensen, Ross Robins, Rossana Monzon and Carmen McCurry; below, Vera Bensen is seen at right, with her daughter Ann Latham.

Vera, a fearless land conservation and Carpinteria bluffs activist, has lived in the area with her husband Don since the 1950s. A fall 2016 article from the Santa Barbara Land Trust described the two as fixtures in the community who have been involved with the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County since the beginning; Vera also joined the Carpinteria Valley Association (CVA) shortly after its 1964 founding and was a CVA board member for over 50 years.

COURTESY PHOTOS

Clean sweep

Volunteer Ed Tapia sweeps sand off the boardwalk on Sunday, keeping the area clean for weekend walkers.

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Halos& Pitchforks

A reader sends a halo to Ryan Moore for bringing dirt back to Carpinteria.

A reader sends a halo to the city-sponsored AgeWell program. “The calendar is full of interesting and diverse activities for all Carpinterians 55+, thanks to the ongoing efforts of Jena and Amy. You are much appreciated!”

A reader sends a halo to everyone who supported the Playa Del Sur 4-H this year. “The members are looking forward to another successful year.”

A reader sends a halo to Giovanni’s Pizza for bailing the reader out at the last moment.

A reader sends a halo to Valerie, the new volunteer at the Friends of the Library Bookstore, for cleaning and reorganizing the self-help section.

A reader sends a halo to thecity of Carpinteria for acquiring a digital sound level meter. “Let’s hope they put it to good use.”

A reader sends a halo to the man who paid for the reader and their friends to get snow cones after JGs. “You are very appreciated.”

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 pitchfork to those who lied away from kids who need it. Santa Via believes her stolen by Polo deputies.

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A reader sends a halo to Desiree, the new masseuse at The Gym Next Door. “She could have coasted through it, but she worked really hard to relieve my back pain. I never experienced such a great massage.”

A reader sends a halo to the sweetest, kindest lady in town, DeEtte. “Her random acts of kindness do not go unnoticed. She also is a fabulous yoga instructor! So fortunate to call her my friend. I will pay it forward.”

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 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 Fun in the Sun pod leaders Ray, Ashley, Diana, Areli and Denise for their long work hours, helping local students keep up with their school subjects while making sure they had fun. “You are what makes a difference in a child’s life. Thank you FITS Crew 2024!”

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 State Parks’ Ed for assisting the reader in trimming their hedge. “It was very neighborly and much appreciated.”

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 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 the city and the many volunteers for the AgeWell Programs. “Our small town is very lucky to have so many classes that are offered at no cost to the participants. Thank you!”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to the kind lady and her son who paid for the reader’s groceries on Sunday around 4:15 p.m. because the reader forgot their credit card. “I will pay it forward.”

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 pitchfork to local law enforcement for “not following through with their rule of fining firework users. It is well past the 4th of July and teenagers/young adults in my neighborhood continue to set off fireworks in the middle of the night, waking up and scaring infants, children and pets while our law enforcement do nothing about it.”

A reader sends a halo to whoever left a sign telling people to pick up their dog-waste bags and stop leaving them on Casitas Pass Road.

A reader sends a pitchfork to the driver of a yellow pick-up truck. “Be very cautious if you encounter a ‘crazed’ driver of a yellow pick-up truck speeding toward you. Get out of the way and report the incident to Lieutenant Brittingham, our new chief of Police Services.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever has been leaving bags of dog waste on the ground along Casitas Pass Road. “Yes, it’s frustrating that the trash cans are gone, but is that really your best way of handling the situation?”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who caused the reader’s HOA to remove a children’s swing from one of the condo trees under the guise of “liability concerns.” “I hope you one day learn to find joy from the sound of children playing instead of disdain.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who hit the reader’s pickup in front of the reader’s house and didn’t stop. “Shame on you, and I hope you have karma insurance.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the bicycle events on Foothill Road. “Purposely hosting huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to an employee at a local store “who was needlessly rude to my dog and me. Not sure what either of us did to deserve such treatment.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the lifeguards braiding hair while swimmers are in the pool. “Not professional!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to their neighbor. “(The) new puppy is always loose in the neighborhood with the owner nowhere to be found. If you don’t want the dog please find someone who can give them a good home with parents who care where their dog is. Or stop leaving your front door wide open.”

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 Carpinteria flower growers for brightening Carpinteria’s downtown with a stunning flower display at the Carpinteria Arts Center. “Seeing all the colorful flowers being carried by shoppers throughout town lifted my spirits.”

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 pitchfork to the employees of the newer businesses on the Carpinteria Bluffs. “Learn to share the bike/walking path with locals… There will be four to five of you walking together and not a single one will scoot over just a tad to let a local pass through?”

A reader sends a pitchfork to people who speed excessively and repeatedly on Santa Ynez Streetin front of Memorial Park. “The speed limit is 25… not 45. Slow down.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the Linden planters. “All the mushrooms growing there indicate too much water. Nice weed farm.”

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 Fon Ha, Brass Bird and Carol Nichols for helping Carpinteria’s homeless.

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

A reader sends a pitchfork to a restaurant owner for parking his vehicle in the spots right out front of his establishment. “Shouldn’t he leave those parking spots available for his paying customers?”

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.”

Tom Sweeney by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.

A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing 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 ing/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”

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

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

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

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

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

From a small party to the largest craft beer festival on the Central Coast

Surf ‘n’ Suds celebrates 10 years of craft beer and fun in the sun

BY EVELYN SPENCE

Eleven years ago, DEEP Surf Magazine operators threw an appreciation party for the magazine’s supporters: people who bought ads, writers, photographers and other backers.

“It was just supposed to be this fun party,” Andres Nuño, who was then the director of the now-shuttered DEEP Surf Magazine, told CVN this week. “We traded out basically everything (...) The breweries that were advertising with us, we asked them, ‘Hey, if you pour beer, the next ad will be free of charge.’ Then, word got out, and we had more breweries ask… ‘We really want to be there to pour beer.’”

“We had eight breweries there that night. Then we hired a band to play, and a bunch of food, and it was just really fun,” Nuño said. “Me and my (now) wife had been going to beer festivals, and I was like, ‘Let’s just do a beer fest. We’ll do this same set up… that next year, we came up with Surf ‘n’ Suds.”

What began as a small party at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has rapidly grown over the past 10 years into what is now promoted as the largest craft beer festival on the Central Coast. Surf ‘n’ Suds, which Nuño said has always sold out since 2013, is put on each year by En Fuego Events – now run by Nuño and CVN publisher Michael VanStry – at Carpinteria State Beach.

Organizers have a fun day planned for the 10th annual Aug. 10 Surf ‘n’ Suds, Nuño said, with Cornerstone Reggae, The Vibe Setters and DJ Marco set to perform live. Food and merchant vendors will be on site, with mega-sized beer long and lawn games; there will also be special anniversary glassware for attendees in honor of the 10th anniversary.

Three local breweries – Island Brewing Company, Rincon Brewery and brewLAB – are also collaborating on a West Coast IPA special to Surf ‘n’ Suds, Tres Cervezas Dias. More than 75 craft breweries, ciders,

The 10th annual Surf ‘n’ Suds Beer Festival will take place at Carpinteria State Beach Park on Saturday, August 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

seltzers, wineries and kombucha creators are scheduled to set up for the day – a far cry from the original eight at that DEEP Surf Magazine party.

“I think (the attraction of Surf ‘n’ Suds) has a lot to do with, it’s in Carpinteria, it’s on the beach (...) It kind of just came together over one night and from there, it really took off,” Nuño said.

Nuño said it is incredibly rewarding to have seen the festival grow over the last 10 years.

“We’ve developed such strong relationships with all these breweries,” he said. “The night before, we have a brewer’s party at Island Brewing Company. It’s a special, invitation only event that’s for the brewers (...) we have over 100 people join us that night. All those breweries are staying overnight. To us, that’s a big deal.”

Fan-voted awards will also be given out for Best Craft Beer and Best Other

Alcohol; the latter category encompasses ciders, wineries, seltzers and kombuchas.

The 10th annual Surf ‘n’ Suds – which benefits the Young and Brave Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the families of children and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer – will take place at Carpinteria State Beach. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for VIP tickets, and 12:30 p.m. for general admission; Surf ‘n’ Suds closes

at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $70 for VIP and $60 for general admission.

The Amtrak Carpinteria Train Station is located right next to the event. Shuttle service from Santa Barbara and Goleta is available for $25, and a free bicycle valet will be offered on site. All attendees must be older than 21. Learn more online at surfbeerfest.com.

INGRID BOSTROM 2023 FILE PHOTO

“Make

Hay While the Sun Shines” opens at Palm Loft

PHOTOS BY DAVID DEMOULPIED

The Palm Loft Gallery’s latest show, “Make Hay While the Sun Shines,” opened on Saturday with an artists’ reception at 410 Palm Ave., Loft A-1, inviting community members to take in the “do what you love while you live”-inspired pieces.

This show’s artists are Arturo Tello, John Wullbrandt, Rick Garcia, Laura Hemenway, Laurel Mines, Leana Orsua and more, gallery owner Tello told CVN. Ten percent of sales also go to Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs; the Palm Loft’s last show, “A Fine Bunch of Cool Cats,” brought in $650 for the bluffs.

Guest Art Reliford enjoys refreshments on the patio.

Carol Koch observes “Full Moon Reflection, Carpinteria Bluffs,” by artist Thomas Van Slein.

Jeanete Mackie, left, and Arturo Tello show off a photograph taken by Leana Orsua, right.

Artist John Wullbrandt poses beneath his painting.

Gallery owner Arturo Tello with his work, “Looking West.”

Ruby Tello greets gallery guests.

ARTCETRA

The Faragher Brothers play a sold-out concert at The Alcazar Theatre in August 2023.

Family band to reunite with soul-inspired concert at Alcazar

The Faragher Brothers — a soul-inspired family band composed of members of the Faragher family — will again bring their music to The Alcazar Theater on Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10.

The band, which formed in the mid-70s in Redlands, California, will be reuniting to perform songs from the inspired debut “yellow album” and much more. Originally consisting of four of the Faragher brothers – Danny, Jimmy, Davey and Tommy – sister Pammy and brother Marty would eventually join the band. The Faragher Brothers have appeared in “Soul Train” and “American Bandstand,” and performed with artists such as Rufus and Tower of Power.

For this reunion performance, family members Charlie and Daisy Faragher will also join the group on drums, saxophone and vocals. The band will also include Danny Moynahan on tenor saxophone and flute, and Marcus Watkins on guitar.

The Faragher Brothers will perform at The Alcazar Theatre on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10, 7–9 p.m., 4916 Carpinteria Ave.

Adults get crafty at arts center summer camp

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center recently offered a week of activities for adults during its inaugural Summer Camp for Grown-Ups. The week ended with an art show, showing the range of crafts made during the camp.

The camp’s 18 attendees participated in several forms of craft making, including printmaking, fabric stamping, sushi making, journal making and indigo dyeing.

the arts center.

Arts & Craft Faire: Aug. 3

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host its monthly Arts & Craft Faire on Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 am. – 4 pm. August’s featured artist is Linda Steis, who creates unique sculptures from carving and dying gourds.

Alongside Steis, more than 20 artists will present their works in several mediums. Another artist at the fair will be Peggy Oki, who will be promoting her Origami Whales Project campaign. Her project features a free activity where attendees can write messages on origami whale fins and create art letters to end Icelandic whaling.

The Ukulele Jammers will provide music for attendees in the morning, followed by the band Hibiscus Moon in the afternoon. Any future artists interested in participating in the fairs may apply at carpinteriaartscenter. org. All entries must be handmade by the selling artist.

Old Town Carpinteria Fiesta

From left, Kathy Dubock and Janey Cohen make sushi during the Summer Camp for Grown-Ups at

Carpinteria Morning

Linda Steis is the featured artist of the month for the Arts & Craft Faire; she creates unique sculptures from carving and dying gourds.

Through the lens...  of Amy Stanfield

There’s magic to find in Carpinteria’s summer days and I’ve had the gift of experiencing my twelfth one this year.

I’m reminded how magical they are each time they arrive. Summer days mean it’s time to play – in our serene foothills, our quiet bluffs and the secret beaches filled with locals. The flowers came in lusciously after the winter rains, and this year’s fog was a photographer’s dream. Portraits taken in town this year – all captured in June 2024 – have been the most magical yet!

– Amy Stanfield

Blooming Influence Solstice

Great Blue Heron

Petal Picking with Papa

Frank and Her Flowers

Oceanview Flora State Beach Mist

This summer, Coastal View News asked local photographers a question: What does summer in Carpinteria mean to you? From July 4 to August 8, flip open the center of each week’s print to see Carpinteria through their eyes.

Playa Del Sur dazzles at Santa Barbara County Fair

BY JUN STARKEY | COURTESY PHOTOS

Students from the Playa Del Sur 4-H Club of Carpinteria recently got the chance to show off their animals – including sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys and guinea pigs – at the Santa Barbara County Fair in Santa Maria.

Club members attended the fair, which took place from July 7 to July 14, competing in in market, showmanship and costume events. The week concluded with the Youth Livestock Auction event.

Students collected “many ribbons and buckles for their talents and quality of animals,” said 4-H leader Ron Vieira. “They were especially excited to show off the lambs and goats that were all born and bred at their own Playa Del Sur livestock facility.”

More than half of the students participating this year were new to the program, Vieira told CVN.

“All the kids learned a great amount from the experience, and made a little profit to put into next year’s project,” he said. “The group enjoyed a very successful year and is already planning for next year.”

Students also participated in the still exhibit at the event, where paintings, drawings, posters, sewn items, photos and more were judged.

Evelyn Calkins shows off her champion registered ram, Bubbles.

Peewee Cavy Champion Showman Zaya Brown flaunts her ribbon and buckle.

Avery Lyons was named the Peewee Showmanship Champion, alongside her pygmy goat Stormy.

Chloe Pepper’s painting won first place in her division.

Lucy Lashlee and her steer, Chamoy, were awarded Grand Champion Local Bred 4-H AOC and Reserve Grand Champion Local Bred 4-H Steer.

CALENDAR

Thursday, Aug. 1

Veterans Morning Meeting Up Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Film Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–4:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279

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

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

World’s Safest Bingo! Beach at Linden Avenue. 6 p.m. No charge, all ages. Wild Things Lecture Series: Speaker Chuck Graham Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 6 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Friday, Aug. 2

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

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

Meeting: Seniors Inc. Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. 1:30 p.m. (805) 220-6845, CarpSandy@ gmail.com

Live Music: The Neighbors Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Live Music: Joel Shafer Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

Live Music: Jack Rabbit Slim Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 7–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

Saturday, Aug. 3

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

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

(805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program Saturday Excursions: Santa Barbara Hives Santa Barbara Hives, 516 Palm Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

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

Sunday, Aug. 4

Live Music: Jared Nels Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 7458272

Open Mic Nite with Brandon Kinalele Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5–8 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Monday, Aug. 5

Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279

Preschool Story Time & Free Play Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11 a.m. Geared toward ages two to five. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

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

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

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

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

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

Meeting: Planning Commission Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit.ly/CarpinteriaCityMeetings

Tuesday, Aug. 6

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

Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Tuesdays, 9–11 a.m. Free. info@carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

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

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

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

Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

National Night Out 800 block of Linden Avenue. 5–7 p.m.

C orktree Karaoke with K.J. Tati

Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

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

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Meeting: Morning Rotary Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd. 6:45–8

a.m. Speaker: Gov. Sherry Sim

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

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Dessert Discussions “Bread Creations” Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Agewell Senior Program: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3–4 p.m.

Join us for Larry-Oke Nimmer karaoke! WEDNESDAYS 5:30–9PM

JUNE 26 JULY 10 & 24 AUGUST 7 & 21 at Giovanni’s NEW SPOT two blocks away from their old location!

agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Agewell Senior Program: Line Dancing Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:30–4:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Montecito Bank & Trust + Carpinteria Community Association Social Montecito Bank & Trust, 1023 Casitas Pass Road. 5:30–7 p.m. (805) 331-9678

All-Ages-Karaoke Giovanni’s Pizza, 5205 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30–9 p.m. Hosted by Larry-Oke Nimmer. (805) 684-8288

Movies in the Park: “The Goonies” Linden Field. Movie begins shortly after sunset. Live Music: Vinny Berry Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

ON THE ROAD

CVN returns to Tahiti

From left, Carol and Peter Nichols brought their copy of CVN to Tahiti, the last stop on a trip through Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. The Nichols have been married for more than 40 years; this trip was the first time Peter had returned to the countries, having previously lived in each, Carol told CVN.

CVN vacations in Indiana

CVN’s own Robin Karlsson, right, recently took a vacation to Clear Lake, Indiana to visit her college friend Weezie Rowan, left, and the Rowan family. Karlsson and Rowan brought their copies of CVN onto the lake for a tubing ride with Rowan’s husband, Chris. “This is the third summer visiting my friend of 45 years,” Karlsson said. “The lake is beautifully clear, like its name and the blue sky always filled with cotton white clouds (except when there is a good ole midwest thunderstorm).” Karlsson also said the lake is “the perfect place for rest and relaxation.”

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Snap a photo with your Coastal View News in hand and email it to news@coastalview.com. Tell us about your trip!

THE BOOK NOOK

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“The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup: My Encounters with Extraordinary People” by Susan Orlean Susan Orlean’s “The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup: My Encounters with Extraordinary People” (2001) is a captivating collection of essays that showcases Orlean’s unparalleled ability to bring unique characters to life. Orlean, renowned for her keen observation, turns her lens on a range of fascinating individuals, each with their own compelling story.

Orlean’s writing is characterized by her deep empathy and a curiosity that draws readers into the lives of her subjects. One of the standout aspects of this collection is Orlean’s ability to find the extraordinary in the mundane. She has a talent for illuminating the quirks and complexities of her subjects, often revealing deeper truths about human nature and the diverse ways people find meaning in their lives. Her storytelling is both engaging and insightful, offering readers a window into worlds they might never encounter otherwise.

The book’s structure, with each essay standing alone yet contributing to a larger mosaic of human experience, makes it a pleasure to read. Orlean’s voice is warm and conversational, drawing readers in and making them feel like they’re having a one-on-one conversation with an old friend who has fascinating stories to share.

The subtitle of “A Waiter in Paris” (2022) – “Adventures in the Dark Heart of the City” – says so much. This book delivers the goods.

The author moved to Paris with his girlfriend, but she quickly moved on, leaving him to find work. As an aspiring writer with no work permit, no experience and minimal French language skills, he found this difficult.

To save what little cash he had, Chisholm moved to a series of rooming houses. One fellow occupant mentioned being a waiter to earn some euros. Work permits, or lack of one, seemed to make this possible. Many interviews later, Chisholm was hired as a fill-in waiter; he had to scramble to get the proper outfit – what an introduction to the way wait staff are treated! His requests for his pay are ignored, his demands are ignored, but eventually his cash appears – far less than what he should actually be paid.

Chisholm learns on the job, with sometimes helpful waiters and sometimes shrieking waiters, cooks and managers. His skills increase and he is given a regular, full-time job, though the cash still does not reflect the actual hours worked.

The maitre’d is a martinet. Waiters steal food from other waiters’ orders, and the cooks working below stairs in barbaric conditions hate the waiters. This is so much fun to read. I am glad I am not working there. Substances are abused; much booze is imbibed to excess. Waiters simply disappear into Paris, perhaps to another restaurant, or to follow their own dreams. All of them have goals, dreams that keep them going.

In the end, seriously injured at work, Chisholm decides to leave the profession as he is taken to the hospital.

There were moments where I wondered if any of these guys had a lick of sense. There were also moments where, seeing the kitchen and cooks through Chisholm’s words, I thought the grocery store would be a safer meal. This is a wonderful book, providing a visit to a far different world.

– Susan

Williams, Friends of the Carpinteria library

In “The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup” Susan Orlean continues to demonstrate why she is considered one of the foremost non-fiction writers of her generation. Her blend of meticulous research, compassionate storytelling and lyrical prose ensures that this collection is not just a series of character studies but a profound exploration of the human condition. For readers who appreciate well-crafted narratives about interesting people, this book is an engaging and rewarding read.

–

Carpinteria

Community Library librarian Jody Thomas

“A Waiter in Paris” by Edward Chisholm

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COMPILED BY JUN STARKEY | COURTESY PHOTOS

Noon Rotary hears from SB Hives owner

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon recently invited Barnaby Drape, owner of the Santa Barbara Hives, to speak to club members about his passion for bees and honey.

Drape shared the story of how he began working as a beekeeper, and his progression to an entrepreneur of honey-based items. His store is full of honey-based food items and other gifts; a bakery was also recently added, which produces pastries, sourdough pizza and bread.

Santa Barbara Hives is located at 516 Palm Ave. See more online at santabarbarahives.com.

HELP hosts annual volunteer appreciation barbecue

HELP of Carpinteria recently held its annual volunteer appreciation barbecue at Lions Park, prepared by the organization’s president Neal Bartlett and volunteers from the Lions Club of Carpinteria.

The majority of the organization’s volunteers came to enjoy Santa Maria-style barbecue. Judy Goodbody, the executive director of HELP, said that in 2023, 68 volunteers provided transportation for 5,726 people between Santa Barbara and Carpinteria.

“We are always in need of new helpers, either as dispatchers for a two hour shift each week, or a four hour shift as a driver,” Goodbody said.

Lions chapters gather in Carpinteria for horseshoe tournament

Several chapters of the Lions Club – including the Lions Club of Carpinteria –gathered at the Lions Park in Carpinteria last week to participate in the district-wide annual horseshoe tournament.

“Besides the camaraderie of meeting with fellow Lions from other clubs, this event is also a fundraiser where $1,300 was raised this year for the City of Hope,” said Lion Doug Treloar.

HELP of Carpinteria held an appreciation barbecue for its volunteers who provide transportation for Carpinterians who do not drive.

A photogenic 30th anniversary celebration

Florabundance – a wholesale floral company – celebrated its 30th anniversary by installing six large floral displays around Carpinteria, Summerland and Santa Barbara; in Carpinteria, Dirt Botanicals and PacWest Blooms collaborated with Florabundance to design a colorful display at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, pictured. Volunteers also handed out Gerbera daisy stems donated by Ocean Breeze and Mobi’s to passersby, Florabundance’s Joost Bongaerts told CVN.

Santa Barbara Hives owner Barnaby Draper, second from the right, spoke to members of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon, including from left, Doralee Jacobson, Marianne Rauch and Debbie Nomura.

From left, Lions Club of Carpinteria President Barry Brand throws a ringer while Carpinteria Lion Butch Clements and Pleasant Valley Lion Chet Price look on.

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Sunday, July 14

1840 hrs / Incident / 1400 block Limu Drive

Deputies responded to a hit and run that occurred at approximately 1530 hours. There was damage to the rear bumper. A neighbor heard the crash and came outside and saw the victim’s vehicle had been damaged. A couple walking by told the victim’s neighbor they saw a dark Dodge Charger speed off after the collision. At this time, there is no suspect information.

2039 hrs / Incident / Seventh Street

Deputies responded to Seventh Street for a reported road rage incident that occurred. The suspect followed the victim home and was arguing with the victim. Eventually the victim started to walk eastbound on Seventh Street toward Walnut Avenue. The suspect followed the victim and turned in the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Seventh Street, now traveling westbound on Seventh Street. The suspect then accelerated toward the victim, getting close but not striking the victim.

Wednesday, July 17

1342 hrs / Trespassing / 5700 block Via Real

Deputies were called to the gated RV and boat storage area, regarding a female trespassing and possibly trying to break windows on the vehicles. While searching the area, deputies located a subject in one of the boats. After the subject refused to leave, she was arrested for trespassing and booked into jail.

2010 hrs / Warrant / Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies served a Ramey warrant for a subject wanted on four felony charges at his residence. He was arrested, transported and booked into the Santa Barbara County Main Jail.

Thursday, July 18

2136 hrs / Warrant / Highway 101 and Carpinteria Avenue

A vehicle was stopped for a vehicle code violation. The passenger had a $100,000 Ramey warrant for his arrest. He attempted to destroy a meth pipe in his hands when deputies approached the vehicle. The subject was arrested and a parole detainer was issued.

2313 hrs / Incident / 1000 block Concha Loma Drive

Deputies responded to the report of a fighting family. When deputies arrived, a subject exited the apartment and became loud with deputies. The subject was very intoxicated and unable to care for his safety. His parents did not want him back in the apartment and based on the subject being in a public place and unable to care for his own safety due to being intoxicated, he was arrested.

Friday, July 19

1749 hrs / Incident / Franklin Trail

A 65-year-old was found down next to a bicycle on the Franklin Trail. CPR was performed, but was unsuccessful. Search and Rescue responded and transported the deceased to Carpinteria High School. There were no signs of foul play nor a bicycle accident. The next of kin were notified at the scene.

Saturday, July 20

0847 hrs / Warrant / Eucalyptus Lane

Deputies were dispatched to the location regarding suspicious subjects in a vehicle. Deputies contacted two subjects, and a records check revealed one subject had two misdemeanor warrants.

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He was also found to be in possession of paraphernalia and meth. The subject was arrested and booked into jail.

1309 hrs / Incident / 1300 block Camino Trillado

A 65-year-old was found on the floor of his bedroom, deceased, by his niece when she arrived to check on him. The death appeared natural. The next of kin were notified.

2224 hrs / Narcotics / 6100 block Carpinteria Avenue

A subject was observed barefoot, in a crouched position, leaning over a bush. When contacted, the subject made incoherent statements, had erratic body movements and was unable to follow simple commands. She was suspected of being under the influence of drugs and an attempt was made to get a pulse. The suspect jerked away, made more incoherent statements and continued being uncooperative. Based on the totality, she was taken into custody for public intoxication. During a search of her purse, a used meth pipe was found, with a usable amount of meth in the bowl.

Sunday, July 21

1938 hrs / Narcotics / 4700 block Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies contacted two subjects for a verbal disturbance. A records check of one of the subjects revealed he had an outstanding felony warrant from Los Angeles County. During a search of the subject, methamphetamine was found in his left pant pocket. The other subject had an opened beer can next to them in the vehicle, smelled like alcohol and had an unsteady gait. The second subject was arrested for public intoxication, and both subjects were transported to Santa Barbara County Jail and booked.

Monday, July 22

0204 hrs / Narcotics / Casitas Pass Road and Carpinteria Avenue

A vehicle stop was initiated for tinted front windows. The driver consented to a search of the vehicle, and an open container of alcohol was located. While searching the passenger’s purse, two baggies of meth and a meth pipe were found. The passenger was cited for the violations.

0240 hrs / Theft / 2200 block Ortega Hill Road

Motion activation was called in by an alarm company. During the initial check of the perimeter, nothing was seen. Once the owner arrived, entry was made and it was determined an unknown suspect entered the business through a rear window, which was only accessible through the secured patio area. An iPad and $200 worth of coins were taken.

0349 hrs / Warrant / 5400 block Eighth Street

Deputies were investigating a subject for violation of a restraining order and stalking. The subject was seen on a Ring camera at a residence in Carpinteria. Upon arrival, an upstairs light was turned on, but there was no response at the door.

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mile south of Bates Road. In the vehicle was a box of wine and the driver had a clear bottle in the center console with wine in it. SFSTs were conducted and the driver was ultimately arrested. The driver opted to have his blood drawn at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and he was booked at Santa Barbara County Main Jail.

Saturday, July 27

Thursday, March 14

1144 hrs / Narcotics / Linden Avenue and Nipomo Road

Library preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m., Carpinteria library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-4314

9 Brought into play 13 Assist, in a way 14 Parsonage 15 Church section 16 ___ Scotia 17 Book with legends 18 Bearing

19 Commonplace

Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., lions Park Community Building, 6197 Casitas Pass road, non-members rSVP to 566-1906

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

Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair, 3-6:30 p.m., linden Ave. downtown, Craft fair: 684-2770

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While additional units were enroute from Goleta to assist, announcements were made via PA system. The subject eventually exited the residence, and he was taken into custody.

23 Like some massages

Wednesday, July 24

Free Stress Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, 6-7 p.m. drop in, 4690 Carpinteria Ave. Ste. A, 684-5012

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.

0050 hrs / DUI / 4200 block Via Real

24 Slap target, sometimes

Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

25 ___ and cheese

26 Stocky

Friday, March 15

29 Iberian nation

32 Beef

A subject was contacted as a result of a traffic stop for tinted windows. The driver was found to be operating the vehicle without a license. The driver later consented to a search of the vehicle and suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was located inside the truck. The subject was then placed under arrest and during the arrest search, the subject was found to be in possession of more methamphetamine. The subject was booked at Santa Barbara County Main Jail without incident.

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.

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34 Summer destina-2 Beyond's 36 Sharp warning46 Architectural tion, for scoutspartner 38 "The Truman projection

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

0300 hrs / DUI / Poplar Street and Hickory Street

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

35 Lavish spread3 Evening hourShow" director 47 Corolla part

36 Door fastener4 Kirk's commandPeter 48 Bind

Saturday, March 16

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38 Jalopy 6 Kind of child41 Shrink in fearstock

39 Check casher7 ___ Today42 Devotion50 Carnation color

40 Lullaby 8 Decree44 "Home ___"53 The Righteous

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

“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

42 Wok, for one9 Expose45 100 kopecksBrothers, e.g. 43 Vincent of film10 November 1st, 44 Troop support with "All" mission11 20-20, e.g.

While at a gas station, a vehicle was observed hitting a curb while pulling in. The driver was contacted as she was attempting to get out of the vehicle. She had a strong odor of alcohol and was uneasy on her feet. The passenger was very argumentative and refused to follow the deputies’ instructions. Based on his level of intoxication, the passenger was arrested. The driver performed SFSTs and was found to be intoxicated. She refused to provide a breath and blood sample. A warrant was issued, and a forced blood draw was taken. The driver bit a deputy in the process. The driver also had prior DUIs. Both the driver and passenger were booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

Monday, March 18

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Thursday, July 25

1727 hrs / DUI / Highway 101 and Bates Road

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

51 Long, long timeshower?

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

52 Blockhead24 Egg beater

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

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

54 Final notice26 Hint

55 Socket insert27 "___ on Down

56 Comical the Road"

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

57 Dog biter28 Hunt and peck, 58 "... or ___!"e.g.

Deputies responded to the area of Linden Avenue for a report of a drunk driver. The vehicle was located at a local fast food restaurant and then observed nearly colliding into the rear of a semi-truck. Deputies were able to initiate a traffic enforcement stop at Highway 101 and Bates Road and the vehicle yielded a quarter

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

Tuesday, March 19

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A vehicle was observed turning eastbound onto Carpinteria Avenue, nearly striking the curb and unable to maintain lanes. The vehicle turned north on Poplar Street and finally yielded at the corner of Poplar Street and Hickory Street. The driver refused to lower his window, and a deputy opened his unlocked passenger door, causing the driver to attempt to put his keys back into the ignition. The deputy stopped him, and the driver then attempted to pull away and refused commands to stop resisting. Deputies had to pull the driver out of the vehicle. The driver eventually blew into the Preliminary Alcohol Screening Device (PAS) which resulted in 0.216%. The driver then refused to provide any chemical test to include breath or blood. A blood draw warrant was authored and approved. The driver was booked at Santa Barbara County Main Jail.

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

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

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

Understanding cravings: the intersection of mind and body in our food choices

LEAH HARDING WELLNESS WARRIOR

As I’ve written time and again, navigating the world of nutrition can be complex at times – especially when it comes to cravings.

Most of us have experienced bouts of intense urges to consume specific types of food, but what really triggers these cravings? The answer lies at the crossroads of our psychological makeup and physiological needs.

Cravings are often less about hunger and more about the brain’s search for reward, comfort or emotional balance.

The psychological side of cravings

Foods high in sugar and fat can trigger the release of dopamine, a feel-good

Cravings are often less about hunger and more about the brain’s search for reward, comfort or emotional balance.

neurotransmitter, temporarily making us happier and relaxed.

Many cravings stem from deep-rooted emotional connections with food, often formed in childhood. For instance, if sweets were given as rewards, one might crave sugar when seeking comfort or a psychological boost.

Or it could be the opposite – perhaps you were punished by not being able to indulge in dessert when everyone else

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was partaking, causing you to want the things that you couldn’t or weren’t supposed to have.

During stress, our bodies produce more cortisol, which may increase appetite and cravings for “comfort” foods as a temporary coping mechanism.

Our environments play a significant role in triggering cravings. Habitual activities, like eating popcorn at the movies, can create conditioned cravings that are hard to shake. Think of these as “if then” formulas, much like in a spreadsheet. =IF (logic test, value if true, value if false). Yes, I realize I just outed my true nerdiness by saying this.

Eating can also sometimes serve as a distraction from boredom or an attempt to fill an emotional gap, leading to specific cravings when one feels unfulfilled or idle.

The physiological side of cravings

Our bodies also send craving signals based on physical needs, from nutrient deficiencies to hormonal fluctuations.

Occasionally, our bodies crave certain foods due to actual nutrient shortages. For example, an intense desire for steak or ice might indicate a need for more iron, especially if other symptoms of deficiency are present.

Hormones that regulate hunger and fullness, like ghrelin (which stimulates hunger) and leptin (which promotes satiety), can be out of balance in modern lifestyles, leading to inappropriate cravings. Due to fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels, women may also experience varied cravings during different phases of their menstrual cycle.

Eating carbohydrates can lead to an increase in serotonin, a neurotransmitter that boosts mood and provides a sense of calm. This is why you might crave carbohydrate-rich foods when feeling down or stressed; they can temporarily elevate your mood.

Tyrosine-rich foods can also help increase dopamine, a precursor amino acid. Animal proteins have the highest concentrations, which could explain why some people gravitate towards more protein in their diet.

Cravings can also arise from the body’s attempts to restore balance. For example, craving salty foods may indicate hyponatremia (low sodium) and the body’s effort to correct the balance.

Managing cravings and mindful eating

Managing cravings effectively usually involves a combination of strategies that

address both the psychological triggers and the physiological aspects of hunger and appetite. Understand your triggers. Recognize if emotions like stress, sadness or boredom trigger your cravings. Keeping a food diary that notes what you eat, when and how you feel can help identify patterns. Be aware of environmental or situational triggers. For example, seeing a commercial for a snack might spark a craving. Stay present. Focus on the experience of eating by paying attention to the taste, texture and smell of your food. This can help you recognize satisfaction and fullness cues better.

Slow down. Eating slowly allows your brain time to register fullness, which can help prevent overeating and succumbing to cravings. Put your fork down between each bite.

Healthy substitutions and balanced meals

Find alternatives. Substitute craving-inducing foods with healthier options. For example, if you crave something sweet, opt for fresh fruit or a small piece of dark chocolate instead of a sugary snack.

Plan snacks. Have healthy snacks readily available to avoid reaching for unhealthy options when cravings hit. Incorporate all macronutrients. Ensure each meal or snack contains protein, healthy fats and fiber. This combination helps stabilize blood sugar levels and maintain satiety, which can reduce cravings.

Have a regular eating schedule. Eating at regular intervals can prevent blood sugar dips that trigger food cravings.

Manage stress and get adequate sleep

Engage in activities that reduce stress, such as yoga, meditation or deep breathing exercises. Physical activity can also help reduce stress and increase the production of endorphins, which can curb cravings.

A lack of sleep can disrupt hormones like leptin and ghrelin, which regulate hunger and make it harder to resist cravings. Ensuring you get enough sleep can help manage these hormonal imbalances and reduce cravings.

Distraction and delay

Postpone eating. If you feel a craving, delay giving in to it. Set a 10-minute timer. Often, the urge to eat the craved food will pass.

Distract yourself. Engage in an activity that takes your mind off the craving. This could be something as simple as walking, reading or calling a friend.

By understanding the underlying causes of cravings and implementing strategies to manage them, you can gain better control over your cravings, making it easier to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Whether it’s chocolate, chips or cheese, recognizing why we crave what we crave is the first step towards gaining control over our diets and – by extension – our health.

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.

contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 7/3/2024 Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 By: Rachel Seropian, Trustee Sale Officer

Publish: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as NOTARY PUBLIC WINE at 131 ANACAPA ST, SUITE C, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s):ACME WINE LABEL at 10 EAST YANONALI ST 2B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.This statement was filed with the County on 06/26/2024. The registrant began transacting business on June 16, 2014. Signed: CHARLOTTE VILLANUEVA, MANAGING DIRECTOR. 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) FBN2024-0001525.

as Instrument No. 2021-0073890 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Santa Barbara County, California, Date of Sale: 8/7/2024 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: north door main entrance to County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,000,645.39 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1524 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 A.P.N.: 027-232-011

the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Web site www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 240327126. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a

Publish: July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as MILPAS RENTALS at 422 N. MILPAS STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s):NATALIA O GOVONI at PO BOX 70544, PASADENA , CA 91107. This business is conducted by a Trust. This statement was filed with the County on 07/02/2024. The registrant began transacting business on June 30, 2024. Signed: NATALIA GOVONI. 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)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as EVOLVE ACADEMY at 4941 NIPOMO DR, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s):EVOLVE EQUITY PSYCHOLOGY, INC at PO BOX 833, CARPINTERIA CA 93013 This business is conducted by a Corporation.This statement was filed with the County on 06/25/2024. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: JONNIE WILLIAMS, 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) FBN2024-0001516. Publish: July 18, 25, August 1, 8, 2024

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THROWBACK

Winter, 1968-69

BY JOHNNY BROWN

Editor ’s Note: Rancher Johnny Brown (b. 1950) is a Carpinteria original who has seen a lot of life from his perch high above Rincon Point on Casitas Pass Road. Recent articles about Rincon in the late 1960s jogged Johnny’s memories of the Winter of 1968/69 when torrential storms produced weeks of big waves. He and a cast of surf-crazed friends were on hand to witness the epic events. Johnny graciously jotted down these memories, which we are very pleased to print below. – Surf History columnist Vince Burns

My memory repeatedly returns to the savage storms of 1968-69, more than 50 years ago. Some of it feels like a dream, but the memories are real. The creeks all raged and spilled mud and debris everywhere. The massive 101 Rincon construction project was torn apart, spewing flood wreckage and construction mess in all directions.

As memory serves, this was just the beginning of several raging storms that January and February. Denny Aaberg remembers that only the hardcore surfers, including Mike Cundith and Richie West, were smiling that season at the un-ending surf. They wore strange animal-skin wetsuits and were continually smeared with mud and debris. They only came out of the water for nourishment.

For sustenance, George Greenough’s mom baked small oven pizzas for all. Generous neighbors at Rincon Point would turn on their floodlights at night. After all, waves this rare must be ridden. It was truly a matter of life and death.

So, why not crank it up? As the coastline of California was getting torn to bits, Union Oil offshore rig “A” blew a gasket and filled the Santa Barbara Channel with four million gallons of crude. It was Jan. 28, 1969. A second storm – even stronger than the first – then hit the coast after the spill. The surfers were freezing cold, so they innocently lit a fire from the oilsoaked logs. A mile of storm debris then burned in one night, but this was little noticed compared to the other destruction.

By the Spring of 1969, Mike Cundith and Greenough’s Wilderness Surfboards was an up-and-coming business. And George was making a surf movie. He would stop in at our ranch house to show us his latest footage from “inside the tube.”

A lot of Australian surfers were checking out the California surf at this time. I wasn’t a surfer, so I just watched and tried to listen. George was the most inspired, with ideas far ahead of the rest of us. When he talked, his words came out with a machine-gun staccato that left the rest of us breathless. I didn’t know him well, but he did give us some wise guidance on how to shoot a movie. “Just pull the trigger.”

An oily surfer at Rincon Point, 1969. start them. Richie’s “Red Devil” didn’t have any brakes, but it didn’t seem to bother him. He’d simply swerve off the road to drive through the bushes to slow down and then pop back on the road, no harm done.

George’s ride was more realistic. He’d bought an ex-CHP Dodge Interceptor at auction. He didn’t care that it guzzled gas, figuring that he’d have six feet of steel cushion between himself and any Mack trucks. Plus, it hauled lots of fishing gear. With spring, the flood damage was soon repaired, and everyone’s spirits were high. As summer arrived the “beautiful” surfer crowd would gather sometimes at Wilderness Surfboards (located in an old Santa Barbara ice plant building) to

For sustenance, George Greenough’s mom baked small oven pizzas for all. Generous neighbors at Rincon Point would turn on their floodlights at night. After all, waves this rare must be ridden. It was truly a matter of life and death.

So Super 8 filming became my new hobby as I recovered from a serious accident. Besides making some really poor-quality movies, I had lots of time to watch and listen. As Mike said about this period, “they can blow up the world tomorrow, so I’m going surfing today.” I was watching pure surfers. Everything resembling a “normal” life was minimized in favor of riding waves. Food, shelter, relationships? Yeah, well, maybe.

A set of wheels was on the required list, but here again only at the most basic level. Volkswagen Beetles were cheap and plentiful. No problem if you had to push

celebrate our carefree lifestyles. It didn’t take much notice to gather a crowd. There was lots of movement as surfers arrived from all compass points. The good vibe lingered, and I remember many gatherings effortlessly coming together at our old ranch house above Rincon.

There was much music and good food and beautiful colors. It was all very magical and, looking back, it has become a little hard to remember what was dream and what was real. On some nights, George projected his latest footage outside in the garden. During one screening, the new footage was blowing everybody’s minds, including George’s. I was confused as I viewed the action on screen, I asked him, “Are you upside down at this point?” “Yeah,” was all he said in reply.

During this period, tentative surf safaris were attempted to Baja with Mike Cundith leading. But the side roads to the surf spots were terrible and they eventually destroyed the VW bugs. All that struggle and no swell resulted in a bummer trip. George continued work on his film, and Denny tells me that as his band worked out the music, George kept asking for more “Thump – a lot more Thump!” George premiered “The Innermost Limits of Pure Fun” on April 22, 1970, at the Lobero Theater. A boisterous crowd turned out, and the start was delayed by an exuberant overflow mob trying to break down the entrance! Once the film started, we were all dazzled by the final results and the soundtrack by the band Farm.

After that, people started moving around a lot. Mike Cundith took off for Australia, Richie West traveled to Europe, and others began ‘round-the-world trips. George continued to modify the racing hull he was tinkering with, eventually turning it into a custom trans-Pacific fishing boat.

I offered him a small wooden wind vane shaped like Wilderness’s P-40 Warhawk logo. He studied it closely, but then handed it back. “Thanks, but you’d

A wind vane, shaped like Wilderness’s P-40 Warhawk logo.

better keep it here because it will just get smashed in the storms. But you’ve given me a good idea...”

(Someone later told me that on his way home he’d run over several roadside reflectors with his Dodge and piled the blades in the trunk. Back at his shop, he welded the blades back together as a DYI windmill that could generate all the electricity for his boat. Whether this is true or not, my little wind vane still spins.)

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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Johnny Brown with a George Greenough kneeboard, 1969.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

Carpinteria guards show out in Los Angeles

Junior Guards test skills in regional competition at Dockweiler State Beach

BY RYAN P. CRUZ | COURTESY PHOTOS

Carpinteria’s Junior Lifeguards hit the road on Friday, July 26 to take on aquatics programs from across the state at the regional competition at Dockweiler State Beach in Los Angeles. After a long day of competitions, several local junior guards came away with Top 5 finishes, and one Carpinteria teenager, Junius Fedders, qualified to compete as Iron Guard (running, swimming and paddling) in the nationals in Texas next week.

The young athletes from Carpinteria delivered remarkable performances at regionals, securing top placements in various events across all age levels, Junior Guards parent Hayley Fedders told CVN.

Izzy Scott had a great day on the beach, taking second place in the A-Group distance paddle along with two more top three finishes with the girls relay squads. The second-place girls run relay team included Scott, Abbie Hubbs, Klari Blackman and Elsabet Schlobohm (who also took third place in the girls flag individual race). The third-place girls paddle relay team was composed of Scott, Hubbs and Mina Handall.

Fedders was the star of the B-Group boys with his firstplace finish in the Iron Guard competition, but he wasn’t the only one in his group to take a top five finish. Kyler Bryan took second place as an individual in the boys distance paddle, and then joined Mark Donahue and Hugo Goodfield to take fifth place in the boys paddle relay.

Carpinteria’s Davis Otsuki made a splash in the C-Group events, taking second place in the boys Iron Guard, third place in the boys run-swim-run competition and fourth place in the distance swim. Otsuki then joined up with his brother Rylan Otsuki and Travis Rutland to take fifth place in the boys rescue relay.

“The Carp JG Instructor team could not be more proud of how the kids performed at regionals,” said Assistant Aquatics Coordinator Lexi Persoon. “Their determination and hard work showed throughout this competition. Thank you to the parents for their continuous support in making these competitions happen!”

After taking first place in his age group in the runpaddle-swim Iron Guard competition, Fedders will get a chance to compete against the best in the country at the Junior Guard Nationals held on South Padre Island, Texas on August 6.

Fedders has been a part of Carpinteria junior guards, the youth swim team and water polo since he was eight years old. With the first place finish this year, Fedders now has the impressive record of earning the title of Iron Junior Guard with Carpinteria for the past two years.

Junius Fedders won first place in Iron Guard for his group, qualifying him for the national competition in Texas.

Izzy Scott took second place in the distance paddle for A-Group.

Davis Otsuki, second place winner in Iron Guard for C-Group.

From left: B-Group junior guards Mark Donahue, Kylar Bryan and Ian Yamaoka.

Rachel Ransom gives a thumbs-up at regionals.

Junior guards from all over the state line up for the distance swim at Dockweiler Beach in Los Angeles.

Carpinteria’s Junior Guards of the Week

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

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 sixth week of summer guards.

In the mini group, Henry Greene and Sienna Kelly stood out as the best of the week. Greene is never afraid to push himself, and has proved to be an especially gifted runner who is consistently a top finisher in the flags competition. Kelly is a “phenomenal junior guard” who always keeps a great attitude and improves each week, according to Assistant Program Coordinator Lexi Persoon.

Rylan Otsuki and Marea MacMurray were the top junior guards in the C-Group. Otsuki set a new personal record in the 100 meter freestyle swim, and proved his strength in the ocean with a great finish at the regional competition in Los Angeles. MacMurray always works hard in every event and showed off her great all-around skills in swimming, running and paddling during the regional competitions.

For the B-Group, instructors chose Othello González and Isla Crooke as the best of the week. González, or “OG,” is one of the most energetic junior guards who keeps the rest of the kids motivated with his huge smile.

“He’s always pumping up the other JG’s with his humor,” Persoon said, “and when it’s time to work out, he pushes himself.”

Crooke is also one of the funniest

junior guards in the program, using her humor to cheer up her teammates but proving her skills whenever it’s time to get serious and push through exercises.

And in the A-Group, Ellie Lou Olvera and Whitney Welch were the standouts in

the sand. Olvera worked through injuries this summer but kept training, and last week she assisted in a water rescue at the beach, using what she has learned in the program to help out in the scary situation. Welch missed part of the program, but

The surprise heroes of the

CRUZ ON SPORTS

RYAN P. CRUZ

Once every four years the summer Olympic games draw the attention of the world, as the best athletes on the planet go for the glory of a gold medal representing their home countries in a universal athletic event bigger than any other. For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the United States has a wealth of intriguing storylines to follow, from men’s basketball forming like an NBA avengers squad and dominating – with a roster that includes Stephen Curry, Lebron James, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis on the same team – to the women’s gymnastics team absolutely dazzling the world and earning the gold thanks to the dizzying displays of Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles.

American athlete heading into the games, but during the men’s gymnastics allaround finals he grabbed the attention of the world as the team’s unassuming secret weapon.

The 25-year-old gymnast is what’s known as a specialist, an athlete who doesn’t compete in every event, like most gymnasts, but instead comes out to get the highest possible score in one event: the pommel horse. And he’s really good.

For the first two and a half hours of the men’s team gymnastics final – while the rest of the gymnasts ran through the high bars, rings, vault and floor exercises – Nedoroscik sat patiently in his warmups and black-rimmed glasses, seemingly sleeping (he said he was actually meditating) while NBC kept track of the countdown to his event with a “Nedoroscik Pommel” clock at the bottom of the screen.

as soon as she was back on the beach, showing up with a positive attitude ready to participate in all activities. “The best part about her is how she checks up on others to see how they are doing,” Persoon said.

Olympics

And his journey isn’t finished yet. He was the only member of Team USA to qualify for the individual finals for an individual apparatus (obviously the pommel horse), and he will have a chance to compete one more time this Saturday. He’ll have a chance for gold, and I have a feeling that I won’t be the only American pulling for him to bring it home.

With plenty more Olympic events scheduled from now until August 11, there will likely be a number of other sur-

prise superstars, record-setting moments and longshot victories that will come to define the 2024 games. And I just can’t wait to see what happens.

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.

Warriors to remember

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

But as with every Olympic games, it’s the surprise superstars that make watching so fun. And this year it’s America’s newest sports sweetheart, men’s gymnastics specialist Stephen Nedoroscik, who swung his way into sports fans’ hearts with his Clark Kent-esque bespectacled looks and high-flying antics on the pommel horse.

Nedoroscik, who has come to be known online as “Pommel Horse Guy,” may not have been the most high-profile

Carpinteria’s athletic history is deep, and full of legends that etched their names in the Warrior record books whether it was on the track, in the pool, on the basketball court or out on the fields. This week, CVN celebrates one of these storied athletes from the early 1930s, W.E. “Gibby” Martin.

After nearly three hours of sitting and waiting, with the U.S. men barely holding on to third place, it was showtime. Nedoroscik shed his glasses and warmup jacket, hopped on the pommel, and put on a spectacle of a performance, spinning his way through a forty-second routine before sticking the dismount with a big smile. He had to score big for the U.S. to earn a bronze, and he did just that, securing the medal for himself and his teammates. It was the first medal the US won in men’s gymnastics in over 16 years. It’s moments like this that make the Olympics so compelling, these dramatic last-minute wins that turn unknown athletes into household names and hometown heroes. It’s amazing to watch someone like Nedoroscik – a man whose Olympic dreams were dashed when he was left out of the Tokyo 2020 consideration – persevere and come back to win a medal for his country. And of course, it’s always encouraging to see someone who does one thing and does it well.

Born in Carpinteria on June 8, 1914, Martin was one of the earliest Warrior athletes to excel in multiple sports during his time at Carpinteria High School from 1929 to 1932. In his four years, he earned 16 varsity letters in total, competing in football, basketball, baseball, tennis and track and field.

As a Warrior, Martin was everywhere. He was nominated as varsity club president; on the basketball court, he was named team captain for all four years; out on the baseball diamond, he earned the title of American Legion MVP; and during his time in track and field, he set the school records in the pole vault (11’10”) and the 120 meter low hurdles (14.3 seconds).

After attending CHS, Martin went on to graduate from Santa Barbara State College, then, during World War II, he enlisted to serve in the army air corps. Following his time in the war, he went on to become a teacher and administrator for Pleasant Valley School District in Camarillo.

Martin retired from public education in 1978, and lived out the rest of his life with family before passing away in April 1989 at the age of 74.

In 2000, when the new CHS stadium was completed, the school decided to honor his accomplishments by adding the “Gibby Martin Award” to the annual Russell Cup traditions, given to the best female athlete each year. In 2013, Martin was cemented in the school’s history as one of the charter inductees in the first class of Warriors named into the Carpinteria High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Junior Guards of the week, from left: Henry Greene, Sienna Kelly, Marea MacMurray, Rylan Otsuki, Othello Gonzalez, Whitney Welch and Isla Crooke (not pictured: Ellie Lou Olvera).

Gibby Martin

AROUND TOWN

700 Linden to open this fall

While there is no set date for the opening of the 30,000-square-foot mixed-use complex known as the 700 Linden Project, project developer Matt LaBrie told CVN last week that he is expecting it to open later this fall. Currently, 700 Linden Project businesses include Third Window Brewing Co., Olada Yoga & Pilates, Bettina, Channel Islands Surfboards, Corazōn Cocina, Dart Coffee and Lantern Tree Books.

Meet & greet with the councilmember

Councilmember Mónica Solórzano held a meet and greet on Saturday, July 28 at Linden Field; during the gathering, she answered questions about Carpinteria-related matters and spoke to attendees about their concerns.

Engagement

Moore – O’Hara Carpinterians Alanna Moore and Ben O’Hara oare engaged to be married. The wedding is set for Sept. 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., in Carpinteria. Moor e works for Montecito Brows and O’Hara works for Joy Fire Protection. Moore’s parents are Amanda Williamson and Matt Moore of Carpinteria; O’Hara’s parents are Kevin and Marci O’Hara of Carpinteria.

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