Mackenzie Egan, back and Maria Morales-Kent browse the colorful flowers at Foothill Nursery on Saturday, Aug. 31. Community members popped by the Foothill Road business last week for the nursery’s plant sale, sipping on Rincon Mountain Wine and enjoying a sunny last day of August; a portion of the wine sales went back Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, supporting the nursery’s neighbors and this generation of Carpinteria girls. See more photos of the Saturday fun on pg. 16 of this week’s print.
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Carpinteria Woman’s Club meeting: Sept. 11
The next meeting of the Carpinteria Woman’s Club is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Tamara Monosoff, M.A., Ed.D., will speak about the benefits of sound healing.
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The meeting is free. Attendees are asked to bring a friend and a dish to share. The Woman’s Club is located at 1059 Vallecito Road. For more information, reach out at carpwomansclub@ gmail.com.
Tamara Monosoff, M.A., Ed.D., is scheduled to speak about the benefits of sound healing at the next Carpinteria Woman’s Club meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
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September is Library Card Sign Up month
September will be declared Library Card Sign Up month in Carpinteria at the upcoming Sept. 9 Carpinteria City Council meeting, librarian Jody Thomas told CVN, encouraging residents to sign up for a free library card.
With a free library card, residents can borrow books, eBooks, audiobooks and movies, get homework help, attend programs, and more. The Carpinteria Library, which is part of the Black Gold Library Consortium, has access to more than 500,000 print books and thousands of eBooks, movies and audiobooks.
“Getting a library card enlarges access to possibilities,” Thomas said in a press release sent out last week. “We have fun and entertaining programs for kids, a great environment for after-school studies, state park and museum passes and so much more.”
The Carpinteria Community Library is located at 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Learn more at carpinterialibrary.org or by calling (805) 684-4314.
Cannabis ordinance amendments coming to County Planning Commission
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending amendments to the cannabis odor ordinance during its upcoming Wednesday, Sept. 11 meeting.
The amendments would establish a cannabis odor threshold and revise existing development standards for odor abatement and Odor Abatement Plan procedures, according to a notice of public hearing. The commission’s recommendations will go to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.
The commission will meet at 123 E. Anapamu St., Room 17, in Santa Barbara at 9 a.m. Meetings can be watched in-person, online at countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTVLivestream or youtube.com/user/CSBTV20, or via Zoom. Comments can be emailed prior to noon on Friday to dvillalo@countyofsb.org or spoken during the meeting. For more information, visit countyofsb.org/1625/County-Planning-Commission.
Children play during a kid-focused program at the Carpinteria Community Library.
Stop by museum volunteer discovery days
The Carpinteria Valley History Museum invites residents to attend two upcoming drop-in volunteer discovery days, scheduled for Sept. 10 and Sept. 12, 10–11 a.m., at the museum’s 956 Maple Ave. campus.
During the sessions, visitors will learn about the volunteering process or how to become a docent, according to a press release sent out last week by the museum. Volunteers can work as front desk attendants, give tours, or work as gardeners, administrative assistants, or programs/event helpers.
For more information, visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, call (805) 684-3112 or email info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.
Carpinteria Sanitary District general manager is new CASA president
Carpinteria Sanitary District general manager Craig Murray has been elected as the new president of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) board. He took over his appointment on Aug. 2 during a ceremony in Monterey.
The CASA has been active for almost 70 years, working with public wastewater agencies on legal, legislative and regulatory issues. Murray – a registered civil engineer and former Rotary Club of Carpinteria president who has a master’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – has been involved with CASA for over 20 years.
“CASA is very pleased to welcome Craig Murray into the role of president,” said CASA Executive Director Adam Link. “His dedication to CASA members and the people of California is proven by his history of involvement.”
Murray, who since 2019 has served as president of the California Sanitation Risk Management Authority, said he is honored to serve as CASA president.
“I’m following in the footsteps of some very effective leaders who have paved the way to great levels of legislative and regulatory advocacy on behalf of Californians. I look forward to continuing that legacy,” Murray said.
For more information about the Carpinteria Sanitary District, visit carpsan.com.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center 865 Linden Ave., Carpinteria
6:00-7:00 pm Annual Candlelight Vigil
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day
In honor and memory of those who have died by suicide, survivors, and those affected by suicide and to increase awareness and sensitivity about suicide and suicide prevention. Program includes speakers, candles, refreshments. Bilingual therapists and Spanish translation will be available.
7:00-8:00 pm Mental Health & Wellness Faire
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Longtime volunteer and docent Sandy Crowe, right, leads a museum tour for local students.
Incoming California Association of Sanitation Agencies President Craig Murray, left, with outgoing president Roland Williams.
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA SOUTH BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
Request of Robert Irvine, agent for the owner the Resiliency Trust – Mark J. Castell (Trustee) to consider Case No. 23BAR-00149 for Conceptual Review of The project is a request for a side yard setback Modification to allow construction of a 950 gross square feet (gsf) guest house in the same general location as an existing 914 gross square foot (gsf) agricultural employee dwelling (to be demolished). The following structures exist on the property: single family dwelling of 8,495 gsf, cabana of 722 gsf, Agricultural Employee Dwelling (AED) of 914 gsf, and barn of 2,636 gsf. The project will require approximately 70 cubic yards of cut and approximately 0 cubic yards of fill, with 70cy of net export. The property is 4.98-acre parcel, zoned AG-I10, Shown as Assessor Parcel Number 005-030-036, located at 395 Asegra Road, in the Summerland Community Plan area, in the First Supervisorial District.
Anyone interested in this matter is invited to join and speak in support or in opposition to the projects. Written comments are also welcome. All letters should be addressed to the SantaBarbara County Board of Architectural Review, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101 (Attn: Hearing Support).
For further information, please contact the project planner Steve Connerat (805) 8848051or via email atconners@countyofsb.orgor the SBAR secretary, Jonathan Martin at (805) 568-3374or martinj@countyofsb.org or via FAX at (805) 568-2030.
If you challenge the project 23BAR-00156 in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Board of Architectural Review Board prior to the public hearing.
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Last month, members of the Carpinteria High School Future Farmers of America program participated and earned awards at the Ventura County Fair.
CUSD Trustees congratulate FFA students on summer successes
BY JUN STARKEY
The Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees heard from students from the Carpinteria High School (CHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) program at the board’s Aug. 27 meeting, where students recapped their performances at the Ventura County Fair earlier this year.
“(FFA) provides a lot of leadership skills and opportunities for students to become very knowledgeable of the talents that they have,” said CHS Principal Gerardo Cornejo, who spoke briefly during the meeting. “I’m always proud of how our students grow over the four years, and how successful they become.”
The program’s advisor Emily Garcia –who took over after former program advisor Salvador Lopez left CUSD – spoke to board members at the Tuesday meeting. She spoke alongside several members of FFA, including the club’s officers: chapter President Yohan Garcia, Vice President Angel Pineda, Secretary Penny Wrought, Treasurer Taylor Trembly, Reporter Leilani Ibarra, Historian Addison Hardy and
Parliamentarian Miguel Avila. The club’s sentinel, Jacob Mora, could not attend the board meeting.
FFA students spoke about their summer activities, which included raising pigs, goats, baby ducks or other animals for the Ventura County Fair. The fair took place from July 31 to Aug. 11 of this year. Garcia said she brought 29 students to the fair, and her class placed in 10 of the 11 competitions. Garcia told board members this was a huge accomplishment. She also spoke briefly about her plans for the program for this school year.
“I want to do a lot of industry involvement and exposure this year within my classes and for my students,” Garcia said. “I hope I can achieve it, though I have some of the best kids I could ask for, so we’ll get there.”
Following the presentation, board member Sally Green congratulated Garcia. “I’d just like to tell the students that I’m very proud of Ms. Garcia,” Green said. “She was a student of mine when I was the principal of Canalino, so I’ve seen her since she was in kindergarten… congratulations Emily.”
School Board approves eight new Title IX policies
During its Tuesday, Aug. 27 meeting, the Carpinteria Unified Board of Trustees approved eight new Title IX policies that address sex-based harassment in schools and education programs, bringing the school in line with new updates to Title IX law.
The policies included: board policy 0410, nondiscrimination in district programs and activities; board policy and administrative regulation 1312.3, uniform complaint procedures; board policy and administrative regulation 4030, nondiscrimination in employment; board policy and administrative regulation 4119.11, sex discrimination and sex-based harassment update; administrative regulation and exhibit 4119.12, Title IX sex discrimination and sex-based harassment complaint procedures update; board policy and administrative regulation 5145.3, nondiscrimination/harassment update; board policy and administrative regulation 5145.7, sex discrimination and sex-based harassment update; and administrative regulation and exhibit 5145.71, Title IX sex discrimination and sex-based harassment complaint procedures update.
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Ashley DeVan is two-time Avofest poster design contest winner
Carpinterian Ashley DeVan has snagged her second title as the Carpinteria Avocado Festival poster design contest winner, with her win announced last week at the Carpinteria Farmers Market.
“I was surprised, excited, proud,” she told CVN. “It’s fun to see my t-shirt (design) walking down the street. My husband stops everybody and says, ‘My wife designed that!’”
DeVan has entered at least the last three years of Avofest poster contests, winning in 2022 and now, 2024.
Her 2022 poster was word cloud-focused, with the words avocado, guac, zero waste and music forming a dark green avocado. She chose to take a more visual approach this year, featuring a soft green avocado nestled in gentle waves underneath the Carpinteria sun.
“I wanted the avocado to be center stage,” she said. “Our location, I wanted that to be part of it, especially for people from out of town – what they remember is a music festival on Linden, with the beach at the end, and it’s all about avocados and sunshine.”
DeVan has lived in Carpinteria since 2003. Originally from Kentucky, she came to Santa Barbara County to visit her best friend for Fiesta, fell in love with the area and decided to stay.
“I love Carpinteria. I’m very fortunate to live here,” she said. “...It was meant to be.”
She spent most of her career in the corporate world; now, she spends her days working in freelance marketing and enjoying the signature Carpinteria lifestyle with her husband and their dog Derby. She builds website designs, creates custom books and captures memories, she said. Her works are available on her
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“I’ve been through layoffs and reductions in forces and reorgs and buyouts, and I just wanted to do something that is more in tune with my soul,” she said of
her decision to leave the corporate world and branch out. “...I have a much smaller budget now, but I’m having more fun.”
The 38th annual Carpinteria Avocado Festival, known in shorthand as Avofest,
will return to Linden Avenue on Oct. 4, 1–10 p.m., Oct. 5, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Oct. 6,
The Surfliner Inn project proposal includes the development of City Parking Lot #3 – also known as the Amtrak Parking Lot – and a vacant, cityowned lot across the train tracks.
Surfliner hearing date moved
The city of Carpinteria’s Architectural Review Board will not discuss the Surfliner Inn project plans at its Sept. 26 meeting, city representatives said last week.
The ARB was tentatively scheduled to hear the full proposal at its late September meeting, but story poles for the project must go up at least two weeks
before the hearing date. Putting story poles up this month would mean closing two-thirds of Parking Lot #3, the proposed spot for the Surfliner Inn, in the middle of two holidays and big events, including next month’s California Avocado Festival.
The city of Carpinteria determined
the project’s application complete last month. A new hearing date has not yet been announced.
The full plans are available online at bit.ly/CarpinteriaSurflinerInn
––Evelyn Spence
Current plans for the inn include a two-story 36-room hotel at 499 Linden Ave., alongside 46 reconfigured parking spaces on City Parking Lot #3. Surfliner Inn developers would also construct a new, 93-space public parking lot with public restrooms across the railroad tracks at a currently vacant city-owned lot to replace the parking spots lost by the development.
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Susan Elizabeth Kennedy 05/27/1950 – 07/26/2024
Susan Elizabeth Kennedy, 74, of Carpinteria passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Susan was born on May 27, 1950, in Mahwah, New Jersey to Tom and Marilyn Kennedy. She is preceded in death by her
Josephine Manriquez Villegas
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parents, Tom and Marilyn Kennedy, and her sister, Julie Pistochi.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Shively, her sister Barbara Weiss of Connecticut, and her brother Scott Kennedy of Florida. She is also survived by her stepdaughters Ashley Talamantes of Oregon, Devon Hernandez of Fontana, Danika Santos of Fontana and her granddaughter Madilynn Hernandez.
Susan moved to Carpinteria in 1998, where she called home. She worked at Sansum Clinic Human Resources in Santa Barbara for 15 years before recently retiring. She was very dedicated to her job and loved helping, caring for and watching out for other people. Susan loved spending a lot of her time traveling. She also loved to spend time with her friends at home playing cards.
Susan will be remembered for her huge smile that lit up a room when she walked in. She will never be forgotten.
to teach them to others. Most importantly, she is fearless in her efforts and desire to acquire new skills. Josephine was never intimidated or put off by her father Margarito’s cantankerous teaching style. She was one of the few of his children that her father taught to drive.
Hubert Charles “Chuck” Kelsey 07/23/1942 – 08/28/2024
Hubert Charles “Chuck” Kelsey passed away peacefully at his home after a brief illness on Aug. 28.
Chuck was born on July 23, 1942, in Odessa, Texas, to Bud and Pauline Kelsey. The Kelsey family moved from Texas to California in the late 1940s where they landed in the Santa Barbara area before settling in Summerland. Chuck spent much of his youth roaming the hills and beaches of Summerland with the local kids, sharing many of his adventurous stories with his own kids years later.
where he helped raise funds for the construction of the gymnasium. He then served on the board of the CHS Boosters Club, before serving as president, where he helped to raise funds through the concession stand in support of all the athletic teams.
He also helped build the dugouts at the baseball field and helped fundraise for the construction of Memorial Stadium at the high school. Chuck wrote and published the program for the home football games for several years to make them more attractive so that local businesses would advertise in the program, raising more funding for the Boosters Club.
Josephine Manriquez Villegas was born on March 25, 1920, in Carpinteria, California. Josephine entered eternal rest on Aug. 30, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Her par ents were Jovita Perez Manriquez and Margarito Amado Manriquez. She was their third child, born after sisters Catherine and Delfina and before her brother Daniel. She attended the then segregated Aliso School, designated as an Indian school, where Carpinteria’s Mexican American children were all sent, regardless of where in the area they lived. Due to the efforts of parents and legal advocates the campus was later desegregated, but not during her tenure. This story was documented in a 2022 film featuring Josephine and her son Tony, among others. The film was shown locally and during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. This historic episode is also memorialized in a mural at the current Aliso Elementary School. As a child, she joined her grandfather picking walnuts. Her first paying job was at the Carpinteria Lemon Packing House. She packed and sorted lemons for 37 years. She then worked as a supervisor at Josten’s (known for manufacturing class rings) for over 25 years till she retired. Josephine was a woman of many skills and talents. In fact, her primary talent has been to embrace learning new skills and
She had a commendable ability as a seamstress, producing quality clothing that would have been too expensive for the family to buy in local stores. She was also known and appreciated as an expert hair stylist for her family and friends. Josephine also patiently trained the family dog Bubbles to stay and speak, and trained the family’s parakeet to speak a few words. Josephine was also an excellent cook. Although she can cook any dish, her specialties were turkey stuffing, cranberry Jello and carrot cake with delicious cream cheese frosting.
She was also a music lover who loved to sing and dance. She had a beautiful singing voice, and she and her cousin Carmen Perkins often performed together at family gatherings. Her favorite musicians were Pedro Infante, Lola Beltran and many of the popular singers of the day. She was also tolerant of the era’s music stars her children (Tony and her daughters Margaret and Sylvia) liked, such as the Everly Brothers. She had a large collection of classic 78 rpm records that she enjoyed playing. She was an avid Dodger baseball fan and enjoyed playing baseball in her younger days as a student at Aliso Elementary School.
Her caregivers are at her side: son Tony Villegas, granddaughter Rachael Villegas, grandson Richard Villegas and Tony’s wife Aleyda Villegas.
She is survived by her son Tony, his wife Aleyda, and her grandchildren Michael, Rachael, Richard, David, Robert, Fred Jr. and Fred III; Jessica, Anthony, Raymond Jr., Renee and Anna Maria; 17 great grandchildren; and 19 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughters Margaret and Sylvia and granddaughter Linda.
S ervices will include a Rosary on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Chapel on Seventh Street, and the funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church on Linden Avenue. Interment will follow the funeral mass at Carpinteria Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Pueblo del Rey Funeral Services.
Bud and Pauline moved to Carpinteria when Chuck was in high school, where he was the captain of the football team, wrestled, ran track, and was the ASB President.
After graduating from Carpinteria High School in 1960, he attended Ventura College for two years before going to work for General Telephone. In 1962, Chuck married Marie Jose (Suzy) Palama, the love of his life, and they started their family with the birth of their first son, Chris.
A new career took Chuck and Suzy to the Bay area, where Chuck went to work for Fireman’s Fund as a safety engineer. Their next three children, Mike, Candi, and Stacy were born while they lived by the Bay. Chuck loved flying and an opportunity to fly for a living came up, so he joined the aeronautical as a student recruiter. He flew his Cessna Bonanza all over the Midwest, recruiting students to train as aviation mechanics at Cannon.
With a family of young kids, Chuck and Suzy decided that grandkids needed to grow up with grandparents, so they loaded up the VW van and moving truck and headed back to Carpinteria. They landed near Bud and Pauline, and Suzy’s mom and stepdad, Helen and Stan Buller. Chuck and Suzy would see each of their four kids attend the Carpinteria schools and graduate from Carpinteria High School.
Chuck loved inspirational quotes and mottos, and he lived his favorite one: “Be a participant and not a spectator.” He passed this on to his own kids, encouraging them to participate in sports from when they were young to when they were in high school. He also positively influenced the lives of many other kids in Carpinteria through his involvement in the youth sports programs and high school athletic programs.
Chuck started coaching his kids’ sports teams in the Carpinteria Youth Athletic Association (CYAA) and was on the Board of the CYAA before becoming its president. One year the kids needed new uniforms, so he learned how to fundraise for new uniforms from an article he read in a magazine. That year, all the kids in the program sold toothbrushes; the next year they sold light bulbs, and then they sold World’s Finest Chocolate. Top sellers for each fundraiser would win a bike, while the runners-up got skateboards.
As his kids grew, so did his participation in the community. Chuck served as president of the Carpinteria Boys Club,
Chuck was a Warrior at heart and lived the “Warrior Spirit Never Dies” motto. For several years, he would put up and take down the large “Warrior Spirit Never Dies” at all home football games. In 1979, Chuck became the “Voice of the Warriors” as the announcer for the Warriors’ home football games. He announced JV and varsity football games for 28 years, and also announced three Russel Cup track meets. He was also the chairman and co-organizer of the first two Carp-Bishop Alumni football games that raised thousands of dollars for each athletic program. When he wasn’t announcing or fundraising, he and Suzy were transporting injured football players and trainers to the hospital after games, as they did on three separate occasions. His participation in the community did not go unnoticed. Chuck was named Carpinteria of the Year in 1982, where he gave credit to his wife Suzy for her love and support, and for always being there for him. He also recognized the impact that the former Carpinterians of the Year had on his own life which led him to give so much back to the community.
Running was Chuck’s favorite form of exercise which he shared with a group of regulars, including Ed Damron, GG and Mary Ann Colson, Greg Lomeli and Ray Hill. Chuck ran 13 marathons and logged a total of 16,000 miles during his running career. After Ed Damron ran 40 miles on his 40th birthday, Chuck was inspired to do the same on his 40th, with his running buddies taking turns running with him to get him across the finish line.
In 2007, Chuck wanted to move closer to one of his other passions, skiing, so they moved to Eden, Utah. There, he skied at Snow Basin and Powder Mountain – two of his favorite spots. In retirement, Chuck enjoyed reading woodturning and golfing with friends. Chuck and Suzy made many wonderful friends in Eden who were always there for them.
Chuck’s faith in God was at the core of who he was, he and Suzy attended the Holy Family Church in Ogden, where they were Eucharistic ministers.
Chuck is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Suzy Kelsey; his sons Chris (Jeanne) and Mike; and his daughters Candi Burquez (Wally) and Stacy Bowman (David). He is also survived by his grandchildren, whom he adored: Jace Bowman, Malcolm Bowman, Sophie Kelsey, Hannah Kelsey, Alex Burquez, Daniel Burquez, Zoe Kelsey and Connor Kelsey. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Pauline Kelsey, and his brother Ron Kelsey.
The Kelsey family would like to thank all of our friends and family for your outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. Chuck touched many people’s lives, and we are grateful for the many stories that you have shared with us.
A celebration of Chuck’s life will be held at the Carpinteria Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Carpinteria High School Boosters Club, P.O. Box 444, Carpinteria, California, 93014.
Appreciation for city’s aquatics programming
I wanted to express a huge thank you to the Carpinteria recreation department, specifically the Junior Lifeguard (JG) program and swim lessons at the pool. Our kids participated in these programs this summer, and both were affordable, local and amazing! Our JG made new friends, gained valuable independence, and had a fun time getting strong both in and out of the water. Our boys had a blast in the pool with dedicated, fun instructors and built skills and gained confidence to help get them to the next level.
We feel lucky to live in Carpinteria and raise our children here. The aquatic programs in our town are top notch and I give kudos to all those involved. Your hard work and dedication to our youth are much appreciated!
It is no wonder why our high school swim and water polo teams have been so successful. It’s early engagement, availability of programs and community support that helps programs grow and flourish.
Amanda and Bob George Carpinteria
Endorsing GonzalezSmith for District 2
It is with my greatest honor to endorse Adriana Gonzalez-Smith as our next District 2 Councilwoman for the city of Carpinteria. Adriana is a dedicated mother, military wife, daughter, aunt, sister, cousin and the best friend anyone could ask for.
She has identified several key issues which I prioritize whole-heartedly including, safety in our schools (we both have elementary-aged children), rising cost of living, vagrancy, cannabis growth, city congestion and roadwork and
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feel lucky to live in Carpinteria and raise our children here. The aquatic programs in our town are top notch and I give kudos to all those involved. Your hard work and dedication to our youth are much appreciated!”
– Amanda and Bob George
Elections should have integrity
What a sad state of affairs for our once great country. Supposedly our “best and finest” Americans are running for the highest, most powerful office in the land. Elections should be about candidates sharing their plans for the future. It’s not about their personalities and/or whether we like them or not. Pay close attention to the issues.
much-needed support for our veterans.
I greatly appreciate the ways in which Adriana has professionally conducted her campaign efforts to date such as extensive research and outreach, identifying various concerns from our beloved community, raising awareness and offering creative solutions.
Adriana is compassionate, educated, well-spoken, professional, caring, selfless and committed to making a difference
(actions speaking volumes louder than mere words). She is truly the best advocate for students, teachers, parents, local businesses, veterans and senior citizens. I urge our District 2 neighbors to cast their votes for Adriana Gonzalez-Smith for Carpinteria City Council. She’s quite simply the best of the best!
Jessica Snyder Carpinteria
What do the candidates stand for? What is their history on the issue? Media should allow both sides to present their plans. Elections should be for Americans. Electioneering and elections should be without fraud, suppression, and/or manipulation. Elections should be honest and fair. One person, one vote. Show your ID. There should be integrity at all levels. I have voted in every election since I became old enough to vote in 1961. I value my vote and I am entitled to my opinion. I will be respectful to you. Please be respectful to me and others. Pass it on.
Chris McAlexander Carpinteria
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In CVN Vol. 30, No. 50, “Coastal Family School’s infant program welcomes kids as young as three months,” the infant program at Coastal Family School has a teacher to student ratio of one to three.
In CVN Vol. 30, No. 50, “City deems Surfliner Inn application complete,” the Surfliner Inn proposal will no longer be heard at the Sept. 26 ARB meeting.
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THE BOOK NOOK
Friends of the Carpinteria Library recommend...
“Obscene in the Extreme: The Burning and Banning of John Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’” by Rick Wartzman
“Obscene in the Extreme: The Burning and Banning of John Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’” is a fascinating read, and the perfect choice for Banned Books Week later this month. Author Rick Wartzman excavates a myriad of motivations behind the Kern County Board of Supervisors’ decision to ban a book that had a wait list of 600 at the Public Library. (To their chagrin, the librarian promptly lent out her 47 copies to other libraries.) The board’s first foray into book banning had as much to do with socio-economic and political divisions as it did with cussing or vulgarity.
“The Grapes of Wrath” was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that Steinbeck wrote after years of covering the plight of migrant workers as a journalist. The novel was heavily rooted in first-hand accounts and research.
Kern County officials were very concerned by the truths exposed in this work of fiction. You can’t make up the alignment of forces violently opposing worker rights at the time. This was definitely a story they did not want told. Agribusiness, police, local officials, vigilante groups – among other things, the supervisor who sprung the ban on the board was an unabashed member of the KKK.
Book bans are not a thing of the past. The American Library Association is reporting unprecedented numbers in 2024.
Nor are the socio-economic divisions that Nobel Laureate Steinbeck documented in The Grapes of Wrath. Wartzman skillfully suggests why these stories matter and how the bans of the past are being instrumentalized in modern efforts to ban books.
— Giti White, Friends of the Carpinteria Library
Carpinteria Library recommends...
“The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War” by Erik Larson
Erik Larson’s “The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War” is an evocative masterpiece that breathes life into the dramatic prelude of America’s most tumultuous era. Larson’s meticulous research and eloquent prose create a narrative that pulsates with the tension, moral conflicts, and profound courage of those on the brink of civil strife. The book offers an intricate portrait of a nation in disarray, capturing the voices of those grappling with the shadow of inevitable conflict.
Drawing a compelling parallel to contemporary events, Larson’s depiction of the era resonates with the current discourse around political division. The despair that fueled the schisms of the 19th century echo in today’s political landscape, where discord and extremist rhetoric threaten the unity of the nation. The January 6 Capitol attack serves as a modern reflection of the same fears and fractures that Larson illuminates from history that challenges the integrity of the American democratic “experiment.”
In “The Demon of Unrest,” Larson not only chronicles a critical historical moment, but also invites readers to reflect on how the specters of the past haunt our present. His work underscores the enduring relevance of history as we navigate our own tumultuous times, reminding us of the precarious balance between unity and division.
– Jody
Thomas, Carpinteria Library librarian
Managing Editor Evelyn Spence
Assistant Editor Jun Starkey
Sports Editor Ryan P. Cruz
Photographer Robin Karlsson
Advertising Manager Karina Villarreal
Publishers Gary L. Dobbins, Michael VanStry
CVN
The best start is an early start
COFFEE, CAREER AND KIDDOS
Let me tell you about my job. My job, although not always easy, is incredibly rewarding. We prepare children for the best possible start they can get at life by not only providing them with quality childcare, but also support for their families. How great is that!
Early childhood as we know is a period of incredible growth, potential and vulnerability. As a society, we often emphasize the importance of education, career readiness and economic success, but we sometimes overlook the foundational years that set the stage for all of this: the first five years of life. This phase is not merely a prelude to “real” learning and development – it is the bedrock upon which everything else is built. We truly believe this at the Carpinteria Children’s Project.
During the first few years of life, a child’s brain develops at a pace unmatched at any other time. By the age of five, 90% of a child’s brain is developed, forming the neural connections that will shape their cognitive abilities, emotional well-being and social skills for life. The experiences children have during this time – positive or negative – literally shape the architecture of their brains. High-quality early childhood education programs, positive interactions with caregivers, and a nurturing environment can set children on a path toward lifelong learning and success.
Access to early childhood education is crucial. Studies show that children who attend high-quality preschool programs are more likely to perform better academically, have higher graduation rates and earn higher incomes as adults. Conversely, children who miss out on these opportunities often start kindergarten behind their peers and struggle to catch up. This is particularly true for children from low-income families, for whom preschool can be a critical equalizer, providing them with the resources and support they might not receive at home.
Early childhood is also a time when emotional and social foundations are laid. Children learn how to manage emotions, form relationships and develop self-confidence. These skills are just as important as academic skills, if not more so. A child who feels secure, loved, and supported is more likely to engage in learning, take risks and develop resilience. Conversely, children who experience neglect, stress or
Studies show that children who attend high-quality preschool programs are more likely to perform better academically, have higher graduation rates and earn higher incomes as adults. Conversely, children who miss out on these opportunities often start kindergarten behind their peers and struggle to catch up.
trauma in these early years may struggle with emotional regulation and social interactions later in life.
Parents and caregivers play the most crucial role during this period. They are a child’s first teachers and role models. The interactions between parents and their children – talking, reading, playing and simply being present – have a profound impact on a child’s development. It is essential to support parents with the resources and knowledge they need to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment. This includes access to parenting classes, mental health resources, and policies that support work-life balance, such as flexible work schedules.
The importance of early childhood cannot be overstated. These years are critical. The Carpinteria Children’s Project invites you and your child to take advantage of this opportunity and enroll in our early learning program today. You can come in and take a tour, talk to our director or grab coffee with me. For more information, you can call (805) 566-1600. Let’s give kids the best start by giving them an early start.
Teresa Alvarez is the executive director of the Carpinteria Children’s Project. She has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit field and a passion for helping children and families. Teresa was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and moved to the U.S. with her parents at age two. Growing up as an undocumented student, she learned the importance of having mentors, a strong work ethic, and the value of education. Teresa holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UCSB and a master’s degree in psychology from Antioch Santa Barbara. She currently serves on the Future Leaders of America board and is a founding member of the Santa Barbara Latino Giving Circle. Teresa loves to travel, read and chase after her two boys.
TERESA ALVAREZ
HELP volunteers Anne Goulart, Lorien Rennie, Mary Lemke
Honoring grandparents with Dia de los Abuelos
The city of Carpinteria’s AgeWell program brought together grandparents and their families on Wednesday, Aug. 28 for Dia de Los Abuelos at the Veterans Memorial Building. More than 100 locals and out-of-towners showed up for the Wednesday gathering, enjoying a night of tasty food and talented dance performances from Sahagun Dance Studio.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria girls also brought handmade gifts for their grandparents, and Carpinteria Children’s Project representatives were on site to share resources available for local families.
“Overall, the Dia de Los Abuelos celebration was a resounding success, bringing joy and unity to all who participated. The city of Carpinteria and AgeWell extends its gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this event memorable and meaningful,” AgeWell coordinator Jena Jenkins said.
COURT FOOD
COURTESY PHOTOS
ABOVE: Sahagun Dance Studio dancers pose with Girls Inc. employees and program
LEFT: Melody Aguila dances for Dia de Los Abuelos attendees.
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COMMANDER’S
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County recognizes National Suicide Prevention Month
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Reports from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
Events will be held throughout Santa Barbara County in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness representatives said this week. National Suicide Prevention Month is recognized every September, reminding residents that help is available for those struggling with mental health issues.
COASTAL BUREAU OPERATIONS MAY 17 – 23, 2020
Halos& Pitchforks
Sunday, May 17
Scheduled events include the Suicide Prevention Vigil at the Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave., on Sept. 10 at 6 p.m.; the Mental Health and Wellness Faire, also at the arts center on Sept. 10, 7–8 p.m.; and the Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Sept. 28 at Goleta Beach.
A reader sends a halo to now-retired Dr. Churchman and staff. “Your office was beloved in this town and is greatly missed.”
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.”
was recovered and booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property.
“We hope many in the community will join us in this powerful walk,” Toni Navarro, director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness, said. “This event gives people the courage to speak openly about their own connections to suicide and fosters important conversations about mental health.”
Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who reportedly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property department for safekeeping.
6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via Real
A caller reported that she believes her laptop and credit cards were stolen by a female neighbor who lives at the Polo Field apartments. Follow up by deputies.
The Suicide Crisis Line is 988. The U.S. National Suicide Prevention Line is (800) 273-8255. Those in need of help can also text TALK to 741741 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Locally, the 24/7 Crisis Response and Services line with the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness can be reached at (888) 868-1649. Learn more online at countyofsb.org/274/Behavioral-Wellness or hopenetofcarp.org
Tuesday, May 19
11:44 a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and Run / 6500 block Rincon Road
Santa Barbara organ donation celebration walk scheduled for Sept. 7
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 Carpinteria for making the Labor Day weekend so special. “As a fourth-generation Carpinterian, I remember the days when there was nothing happening in our town. These days we can walk down Linden Avenue, hear live music at several venues, dine at great restaurants and meet friends along the way. We are no longer a hidden secret but we are still a great community!”
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 Jill Castro, Fon Ha, Brass Bird and Carol Nichols for helping Carpinteria’s homeless.
A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”
A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria community – especially the amazing young couple on Eighth Street – who rallied via foot, bike, car, vespa and device to help bring the reader’s sweet black lab Sadie home after an unauthorized walkabout.
A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. “The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”
A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
The ninth annual Organ Donation Celebration Walk and BBQ – organized by One Legacy, an organ eye and tissue recovery organization that recently landed in Carpinteria – is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7 at Leadbetter Beach.
Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject fled the scene traveling southbound on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.
Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The vehicle was towed.
Participants will meet at the west end of Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara at 2 p.m. before walking to Sterns Wharf and back at 3 p.m. The celebration and BBQ will end at 5 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided.
Leadbetter Beach is located at 801 Shoreline Drive in Santa Barbara. Participants should meet at the west end. For more information, reach out at communityoutreach@ onelegacy.org or visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/SantaBarbara/OrganDonationCelebrationWalkandBBQ.
A reader sends a halo to Jamie Persoon for the “instant reputation lift she has given Carpinteria Middle School. Enrollment increased for the first time in a long time this year, and it’s because families have confidence in strong leadership.”
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”
A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”
A reader sends a halo to everyone who helped celebrate Sally Green’s 80th, especially Curtis Lopez, The Alcazar Theatre, Mike Lazaro, Robin Karlsson/CVN, Cameron and Samantha.
Don’t forget to register to vote, county says
Deputies responded to narcotic activity and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.
A man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election is Oct. 21, 2024, Santa Barbara County reminded residents in a press release sent out last week.
“Registering to vote or verifying that your voter registration is accurate is important,” Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters Joe Holland said.
3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive
A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.
Sunday, May 17
10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope Violations / Hales Lane and Via Real
All voters must be at least 18 years of age on election date to vote. Registration voter status can be seen online at sbcvote.com. To make any updates to voter registration or register to vote, visit registertovote.ca.gov.
Voters who prefer paper registration forms can pick them up at local elections offices and most post offices and public libraries. The cards can be returned to the Santa Barbara County Elections Office at 4440–A Calle Real, which is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. See more online at sbcvote.com or call (800) 722-8683.
8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block Via Real
CenCal Health advises parents to monitor children’s emotional health, wellbeing
A woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper spray. A baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.
In light of the beginning of the school year, CenCal Health – the Medi-Cal health plan for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties – encourages parents and guardians to pay close attention to their child’s emotional health and wellbeing.
3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 block Via Real
“Often overlooked, mental health is a crucial aspect of a healthy childhood,” CenCal Health wrote in a press release. “Mental wellness doesn’t simply mean the absence of a mental health disorder. It involves children being able to manage emotions, develop, and sustain a quality of life that includes everything from friendships to sports to family relationships. During the exciting early weeks of a new school year, parents have a valuable opportunity to tune in to their child’s mental health.”
A caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. A complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.
5 p.m. / Open Beer Violation / Linden Avenue and 9th Street
CenCal Health Medical Director Patty Auchard, MD, suggested parents engage with students by creating a safe space for children to talk about their feelings. “Like adults, children can have good days, bad days, angry days and sometimes, days with a mix of emotions,” Auchard said.
A man was cited and released for possession of an open container.
A woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. A traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined the vehicle was not stolen, but was rented a few weeks ago by the woman. She thought the “PERM” on the Arizona license plate meant it was only a “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, she said. After a search of nearby motel rooms associated with the subjects, they, and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will be done for the fraudulently obtained EBT cards.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most common childhood disorders are attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavior problems, anxiety and depression. While children may exhibit these symptoms from time to time, children with a mental health disorder are likely to experience the symptoms persistently and over a prolonged period of time, which can negatively impact a child’s ability to cope with stress or daily activities.
“Each illness has its own symptoms, but common symptoms could range from excessive worry or fear, difficulties sleeping, and tendencies to isolate,” Auchard said. “It’s important to notice changes in mood, behavior, eating and sleeping. These changes might indicate that your child needs support. Always take any talk about safety or self-harm seriously.”
Thursday, May 21
Parents concerned about their child’s wellbeing should contact the child’s primary care provider. Families can also check out online mental health resources, available in both English and Spanish, at cdc.gov/health topics.
A caller reported that his girlfriend’s 27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran out of the house naked and was last seen running towards Summerland. Deputies responded and located a man walking nude on North Jameson near Sheffield. The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the
8:47 a.m. / Driving with False Registration / Carpinteria and Palm avenues
––Jun
Starkey
A man was driving with a false regis-
A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”
A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”
A reader sends a halo to Erick and Lourdes Trigueros for always being such generous donors to so many community nonprofits. “You guys are the best!”
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Middle School and the PE teaching team including John Hazelton, Ishmael Ortega, Armando Ramos and Carol Kirwan for inspiring the students.
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 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 Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
A reader sends a halo to the driver of the purple truck who parks by the middle school tennis courts. “We love the purple truck and its driver no matter where they park!”
A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”
A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the garden/yard trucks that park on neighborhood streets. “If you have multiple vehicles for your business, it’s time you consider paying for a yard. It is extremely difficult and dangerous to try to pull out of cul-de-sac streets with large trucks on the corner blocking the view of oncoming traffic. This should be something the city reviews for changes.”
A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
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A reader sends a pitchfork to the woman jogging down the sidewalk on Linden Avenue, pushing a stroller with a couple of kids inside. “If you value your children’s lives, you may consider either taking out your ear pods, or at a minimum look for traffic before jogging across the intersection of Linden and El Carro. I am thankful that I was paying attention when I was turning onto El Carro, and you ran out in front of me, never even glancing my way.”
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!”
A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
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2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.
Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal
with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the
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
65th anniversary
Ed and Lynn
George
Ed and Lynn George of Carpinteria celebrated their 65th anniversary on Aug. 29, 2024. Both are retired; Ed worked as a banker, and Lynn was an elementary school reading specialist.
Their children are Bob George, who lives in Carpinteria with his wife, Amanda; Don George, who lives in Carpinteria with his wife, Deborah; and Fred George, who lives in Escondido, California, with his wife, Alyce. Ed and Lynn have thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Just married
Teter – Carty
Kelly Rose Teter and Joel William Carty, both of Carpinteria, were married on a remote beach in Point Reyes before a small circle of family members on July 18, 2024. They celebrated their nuptials with friends and extended family on Aug. 17 at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club. After a month of honeymooning in Italy, they will return to their home in Berkeley, California.
Teter’s parents are Staci Teter of Carpinteria and Scott and Katie Teter of Montecito. Carty’s are Marybeth and Martin Carty of Carpinteria.
Alcazar hosts private reception for Hanne Pedersen playwrights, actors
The Alcazar Theatre hosted a private reception on Thursday, Aug. 29 to recognize the Hanne Pedersen Playwright Competition winners before the final dress rehearsal and performances on Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1.
“Since opening night, there’s been a tremendous buzz surrounding The Hanne Pedersen Playwright Competition in her honor,” said Connie Geston in a press release. “The overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights the compelling nature of diverse themes and potent
storytelling that captivated and inspired the audience.”
The final playwrights chosen for the competition – Sophie Goldstein, Michel Adams, Robert Weibezahl and Leslie Vitanza AnnRenee – celebrated alongside cast and crew at the reception and shared some insight on working with local actors.
“Working with these amazing scripts and talented actors has been a pleasure,” AnnRenee said. “Shining a light on racism, homophobia and gender inequality is heady material. I hope that we ‘found
the funny’ within these serious topics and could share the central themes of love and family that drive both these stories.”
The final weekend of the shows will take place on Sept. 6, 7, and 8. Shows will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Doors will open 30 minutes before the show. Tickets can be bought online or at the box office, at $25 for general admission and $20 for seniors and students. See more online at thealcazar.org.
––Jun Starkey
Asa Olsson, second from the left, directed “October Surprise”; cast members included, from left, Claudia Kashin, Lynne Herrell and Rene Hooper. Robert Weibezahl, not pictured, was the playwright.
“Extended Family” was written and directed by Leslie Vitanza AnnRenee, second from right, and included cast members, from left, Zev Vitanza, Lea Roman and Clayton Currie.
Volunteers Meri Gyves and Nancy Bradbury man the snack table.
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CALENDAR
Thursday, Sept. 5
Veterans Morning Meet Up Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Held every first and third Thursday of the month. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314
U.S. Citizenship Test Preparation Classes / Clases de Preparación Para el Examen de Ciudadanía Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 6:10 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Talk: Wild Things Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 6–7:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Friday, Sept. 6
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 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
Live Music: Damaged Goods Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
First Annual Hanne Pedersen Playwright Competition The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Tickets: general $25, student/seniors $20. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Saturday, Sept. 7
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
Carpinteria Arts Center Arts and Craft Faire Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
AgeWell Saturday Excursions: Pool Side Picnic Carpinteria Community Pool, 5305 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Art Reception: “The Golden Hour Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 4–6 p.m. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Live Music: Rent Party Blues Band Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
First Annual Hanne Pedersen Playwright Competition The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Tickets: general $25, student/seniors $20. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Sunday, Sept. 8
Teen Mural Reveal Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 2 p.m. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
Live Music: Natalie and Lindsay Marie Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–4 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
First Annual Hanne Pedersen Playwright Competition The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 3 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Tickets: general $25, student/seniors $20. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
Live Music: Brandon & Tony Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5:30–8:30 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400
Monday, Sept. 9
Preschool Story Time 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
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Kevin Costner & Modern West will take the stage at One805LIVE! later this month. The annual benefit concert will take place at Costner’s Carpinteria Valley estate.
Kostner,
Modern West
Actor Kevin Costner – with his band Modern West – has joined the extensive lineup set to perform at One805LIVE! later this month. The fundraiser will take place at Costner’s Carpinteria Valley estate on Sept. 20.
Kevin Costner & Modern West released its first country album, “Untold Truths,” on Nov. 11, 2008. The band’s second album was released in 2010, and its third in 2011.
Other One805LIVE! performers include P!nk and Dallas Green (You + Me), Kenny Loggins, Alan Parsons, Joe Bonamassa, Al Stewart, Richard Marx, Alyssa Bonagura, Jordan Asher Huffman, Plastic Harpoons and the Santa Barbara Symphony.
The nonprofit One805 was founded following the 2017 Thomas Fire and 2018 Montecito Debris flow, to support first responders in Santa Barbara County. Last year’s inaugural One805LIVE! brought in $800,000 for first responders.
See more online at one805.org.
Movement Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–1:45 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Meeting: City Council Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit. ly/CarpinteriaCityMeetings
Tuesday, Sept. 10
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 a.m. – noon. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789 Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. (202) 997-0429 Drop-in Volunteer Discovery Days Carpinteria Valley History Museum, 956 Maple Ave. 10–11 a.m. info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, (805) 684-3112, carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Balance Body Exercise Class Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
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ARTCETRA CVN SB Sea Glass Festival returns Sept. 14–15
“The
Golden
exhibit opens at arts center
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has invited the public to the reception for its latest exhibit, “The Golden Hour,” on Saturday, Sept. 7, 4–6 p.m., in the Charles Lo Bue gallery. The exhibit’s jurors are Garrett Speirs and Wyllis Heaton.
Attendees can vote on a favorite piece, enjoy refreshments and meet the artists at this free event.
The arts center is located at 865 Linden Ave. Learn more online at carpinteriaartscenter.org.
Arts center receives 1,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center was recently gifted more than 1,000 boxes of cookies from the Girls Scouts of California’s Central Coast, which the arts center then gifted to its volunteers, members, partners and donors.
The arts center received the donation after a Girls Scouts donor asked that the cookies be given to their favorite nonprofit. The arts center then shared the cookies with supporters of the organization; boxes were also donated to the weekly homeless outreach lunch and the senior lunch program.
“I just finished my final year as a Girl Scout leader after volunteering for the past 16 years, and it was such an amazing grand finale to share the joy of paying it forward to so many with the gift of cookies,” said Kristina Calkins, executive director for the arts center.
Candlelight Vigil Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 6 p.m. hopenetofcarp.org
Mental Health and Wellness Faire
Santa Barbara Sea Glass Festival returns to Santa Barbara County next weekend, Sept. 14–15, at the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge. Collectors and artists will gather to show off their handcrafted jewelry, collections and other sea glass art for sale.
Visitors can participate in workshops, win prizes and enter juried sea glass contests. Features expert and educator Marty T. McCarthy of Maryland will also speak on how to identify the origins of sea glass and other treasures. This year’s festival proceeds will go back to the Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute.
The festival, previously called the Carpinteria Sea Glass Festival, was originally held in Carpinteria in August 2015.
The Santa Barbara Elks Lodge is located at 150 N. Kellogg Ave. in Santa Barbara. The festival hours are
on Saturday, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the event is $7 for adults and free for those under 12. Two-day passes at $12, and early-bird tickets are $15. Parking is free.
For more information, visit santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival.com. ––Evelyn Spence
Teen Mural 2024 unveiling: Sept. 8
The 2024 Teen Mural, created with the help of 45 local student artists ages 11 to 19, will be unveiled by the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 8.
The mural is composed of 2’ by 2’ panels painted by the student artists, using the theme “Imagine…” as inspiration. A month after students took the panels home, they were returned and installed by artists Janey Cohen and John Wullbrandt, who oversaw the project.
“The mural is really colorful and vibrant and when people walk by the arts center, they can ‘t help but come in to take a closer look at the artwork. I enjoy watching people interact with the mural,” Cohen said in a press release. “They take photos with their favorite panels and spend time reading the artists’ statements on the legend. That’s probably my favorite part of the mural – the explanations that our young artists have given for what inspired their paintings and how they expressed this year’s theme.”
The teen mural program is sponsored by Megan Isaac-Slingshot Studio Artist, the Carpinteria Woman’s Club and Carpinteria Beautiful. The public is invited to the unveiling of the mural on Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Koch Courtyard of the arts center at 865 Linden Ave.
Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. Registration required. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
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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
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 7–8 p.m. hopenetofcarp.org
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
Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 951 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@ centralcoastseniors.org
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“Pacific Dawn” by Wyllis Heaton
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From left: Carpinteria Arts Center Executive Director Kristina Calkins, Board Vice Chair Debbie Murphy and Board Chair Tim Cohen.
“Imagine” is the theme for the 2024 Teen Mural.
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Carpinteria treasures
Eager to check out the goodies available at the last Carpinteria Museum Marketplace of the year, Carpinteria locals and visitors stopped by the museum’s 956 Maple Ave. campus on Saturday, Aug. 31, closing out August with some sweet treasures and good deals.
Heidi Reece sells bread made from her grandmother’s sourdough recipe.
Michelle Mejer sells her succulents from She Sells Sea Shells.
From left, Dee Miko, Josn Fridwall and Carol Nicols at the Twice as Nice lawn sale.
Sisters Teresa Strong and Jennifer Allen in front of Roxanne’s.
Sisters Stella Ladios, left, and Rosa Standford. Standford has sold goods at the marketplace for 30 years.
Alyssa Scavo, left, and Makayla Ammerman check out some cute clothes.
From left, Renne Overgaag and Pilar Gimenez sell handmade bracelets.
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Rooting for the future
KARLSSON
Foothill Nursery’s day of plants, wine and community on Saturday netted not only community spirit, but also money for Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. The nursery, at 5355 Foothill Road, invited community members to check out its plant sales, connect with the community and drink Rincon Mountain Wine, with a portion of the wine sales going back to Girls Inc.
Aja Forner, back, mingles with sponsor Michael Marinelli.
Foothill Nursery owner Jose Betancourt, second from the left, with,
Foothill Nursery owner Jose Betancourt, front, with nursery employees.
PHOTOS BY ROBIN
Heidi Brock wanders through the greenery looking for the right plants.
From left, Bianca and Samantha Sanchez.
Corktree celebrates two years with Jackson at the helm
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Corktree Cellar’s owner Andre Jackson invited the town to the Linden Avenue wine and bistro on Saturday, Aug. 31, celebrating two years since Jackson took over as the new Corktree owner. Saturday performers – including Vinny Berry, The Youngsters, The Will Stephens Band and Jackson’s group The Vonettes – kept the place hopping from 1 p.m. until close.
Jackson bought the business in 2022 from Carpinterians Jessica and Kevin Clark. Jackson had previously lived in Carpinteria 16 years ago, and decided to make the jump to return after the Clarks told her they were selling Corktree, she
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Corktree owner Andre Jackson sings alongside The Will Stephens Band.
David Vidaurrazaga and Ron Solorzano of The Youngsters performed at 3:15 p.m.
From left, Wendy Yanagihara, Will Carlton and Mónica Solórzano were in the crowd listening to the live music.
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ON THE ROAD
CVN has a pint in England
Carpinteria resident Stephen Joyce recently visited England – his home country – where he stopped by the village Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, where the TV series “All Creatures Great and Small” was filmed. Joyce is pictured with his copy of CVN outside the Drovers Arms, where he said he stopped “to do the CVN crossword over a pint of good Yorkshire ale.”
CVN shops
around South Lake Tahoe
Carpinterians Leana Orsua and Greg Perea took a trip to Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe in August, bringing their copy of CVN along with them. The couple stopped to take a photo together outside of The Shops at Heavenly Village.
Islands Center remembers those lost in 2019 Conception boat fire
PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON
Carpinteria’s Chrisman California Islands Center, the Santa Cruz Island Foundation and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Upper Ojai Team 2 recognized five years since the Conception dive boat fire with a propeller monument unveiling on Monday, Sept. 2. Local officials, including Sheriff Bill Brown, spoke about the Sept. 2, 2019 tragedy, when 34 people died off Santa Cruz Island while on the Conception after the boat caught fire. The names of those lost in the fire are etched onto the monument, honoring their legacies.
The Crisman California Islands Center is located at 4994 Carpinteria Ave.
CLUB SCENE
Noon Rotary chooses Bonnie Hammett as fundraiser organizer
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon’s President Whitt Hollis has chosen Carpinterian Bonnie Yonker Hammett as the fundraiser for the club. Hammett will oversee all future fundraising events for the club. Hammett brings to the position years of experience as a publicist and a fundraiser in Seattle, where she lived before moving to Carpinteria in 2017. She was previously a fundraiser for Team Seattle Racing, an automobile racing team and charitable organization that regularly donates to the Seattle Children’s Hospital.
The club doesn’t have any immediate fundraising events planned, but Hammett told CVN she is planning fundraising events for the Rotary Talent Showcase in April of next year, as well as a fundraising event for the Carpinteria Children’s Project.
Those interested in future fundraising events with the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon can reach out to Hammett at spotdogmusic@outlook.com.
Rotary hears from AgeWell program coordinator
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon heard from Jena Jenkins, program coordinator for the AgeWell program through the city of Carpinteria, at the club’s recent lunch meeting.
Jenkins gave club members an overview of the services available to local seniors. More information is available, and others may sign up, at carpinteria.recdesk.com/ Community/Home#.
Bonnie Yonker Hammett is the new fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon.
From left: Rotary member Karen Graf, city of Carpinteria AgeWell coordinator Jena Jenkins and Rotary Club President Whitt Hollis.
Sheriff Bill Brown speaks to the crowd on Monday, Sept. 2 at the Chrisman California Islands Center.
Father Tom Elewaunt from Mission San Buenaventura blesses the monument.
Santa Cruz Island Foundation President Marla Daily speaks at the Conception boat fire remembrance on Monday.
Thursday, March 14
Library preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m., Carpinteria library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-4314
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
Free Stress Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, 6-7 p.m. drop in, 4690 Carpinteria Ave. Ste. A, 684-5012
CVCC Lunch & Learn, noon-1 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 684-5479 x10. The Peace Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave. Music in our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 684-4701 Back Track, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811
Saturday, March 16
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
Monday, March 18
Women of Inspiration, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Girls inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 foothill road, $70, 684-6364
Basic Bridge, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5921 Mah Jongg, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 729-1310 Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.
Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.
Morning Rotary meeting with Cyndi Macias, The Gym Next Door, 7-8 a.m., Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito rd., $10 Meditation, 10:30-noon, Carpinteria Woman’s club, 1059 Vallecito rd., 847-208-6520
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
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show, Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608
Sunday, Aug. 25
1011 hrs / Incident / 1000 block Concha Loma Drive
Deputies contacted a subject inside a carport of the location while conducting a premises check. The subject was arrested for his two active misdemeanor warrants.
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of methamphetamine were found. The subject was cited and released.
Editor’s note: Hey readers, would your house be a good fit for Throwback Thursday? If you have an old photo of your home that we can share, please contact Lea at lea@coastalview. com or 684-4428. We’re happy to take a contemporary photograph of your house to pair with the slice of history you have.
Thursday, Aug. 29
1834 hrs / Theft / 1100 block Casitas Pass Road
Monday, Aug. 26
1100 hrs / Warrants / 5700 block Via Real
Deputies contacted a subject on the bike path at Carpinteria Creek Park. The subject was arrested for his two active misdemeanor warrants.
1832 hrs / Child Found / 4000 block Via Real
Deputies responded to a found twoyear-old. The reporting party reported the juvenile had been found walking in the street on Via Real. Deputies searched the area and could not locate anyone related to the child. Approximately one hour later, a grandmother advised she was looking for the child. Grandma stated she had left the child with her 14-yearold sister and had taken her grandson to football practice. When she returned, the 14-year-old did not know where the child was. Juvenile and grandma were reunited, and a report forwarded to Child Welfare Services.
Deputies responded to a local fast food restaurant for a theft investigation. Dispatch advised a female suspect had attempted to steal a donation container full of money from the cash register counter. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted the subject outside of the restaurant. She initially followed deputies’ instructions but refused to sit down, and then ran from deputies, but was caught after a short foot pursuit. The subject was arrested without incident for resisting. Through the investigation, it was discovered that the subject could not retrieve any money from the bin, so she discarded it and fled the restaurant. She was arrested for the additional violation, transported and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.
Baby Ruth and the Heaths
1852 hrs / Assault / 4800 block Carpinteria Drive
Ruth Cordero was of Chumash descent and raised by the Heath family on their sprawling ranch where Heath Adobe Park now stands. Russel Heath’s son, James, and his wife Clara had no children of their own. Ruth became a favorite of the Heath’s Chinese cook and housekeeper, Poi. The photos of Ruth above, were taken circa 1898 and 1935.
CArPiNteriA VAlley MuSeuM of HiStory
As the nation gears up for March Madness (starting March 19), CVN thought it would be appropriate to stoke the fire of excitement with an image of Carpinteria’s version of highly competitive basketball. Sports rivals Carpinteria and Bishop Diego high schools vie for a piece of the ball at this Feb. 7, 1978 game.
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0317 hrs / Trespassing / Begonia Drive
100 years, one or two changes at this rate, the home that Carpinteria carpenter Joe Hendy built in 1921 still will be sitting pretty in 2921. in the nearly 100 years since its construction, the house has changed little and, from the perspective of a casual observer, still looks to be in tip top shape.
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A subject climbed over a fence to gain access to her neighbor’s backyard and dismantled motion lights which were attached to the home. The suspect then removed the screen from a downstairs window, shined a flashlight inside and entered the inhabited residence. The subject stated she was investigating a “child sex ring” inside the home. The suspect was arrested and booked into jail.
Deputies responded to a local business for an assault. The victim was found to have a laceration to his face and medics were called to the scene. The victim told deputies a man had struck him on his prescription glasses causing the laceration below his left eye. This caused the victim to fall to the ground and sustain abrasions to his knees. The subject then fled the scene and was last seen driving his vehicle south to Ventura. Medics advised the victim to seek medical attention for the laceration.
Friday, Aug. 30
Hendy learned the carpentry trade from his father in england before immigrating to the united states and eventually landing in Carpinteria. Here he built a home for the Henderson family—relatives of his wife—and then constructed his own home near the intersection of Casitas pass and foothill roads. the two well-built structures helped Hendy to earn a reputation as a fine carpenter. From there he went on to build many local houses, including several on star pine and Vallecito roads, as well as the
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1400 hrs / Warrant / 5300 block El Carro Lane
Community Church.
Coastal View News is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers.
0424 hrs / Incident / 5900 block Hickory Street
Deputies responded to a subject who was on scene disturbing and in violation of a restraining order. Once on scene, the subject fled from deputies, disobeying lawful commands. Upon contacting the reporting party, deputies learned the subject struck her three times on the left arm and back with a broom. The subject also reportedly vandalized the door frame and light fixture outside of her home. The damage was estimated to be about $500.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
0800 hrs / Warrant / 6700 block Rincon Road
A subject was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. During a search of the subject, a methamphetamine pipe with a usable amount of suspected methamphetamine was recovered.
1630 hrs / Incident / Verano Drive
A subject was running around traffic almost causing a car accident. He then attempted to fight two other pedestrians. He was found to be under the influence of alcohol and arrested.
Saturday, Aug. 31
0625 hrs / Warrant / 4900 block Nipomo Drive
He said, she said Bring on the funny!
A subject was arrested for his outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants.
A subject was arrested for his outstanding misdemeanor warrant.
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1821 hrs / Narcotics / 2200 block Lillie Avenue
To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.
Coastal View News is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers. Get creative, get goofy, but keep comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate language or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punctuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the following grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of Coastal View News from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.
Deputies responded to a local business and contacted the reporting party who stated his family member came onto the property and assaulted one of his employees. The suspect left the scene before deputies arrived. The victim sustained minor injuries and desires prosecution.
To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.
City of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 Friday, March 15
To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.
2053 hrs / Incident / 2200 block Ortega Hill Road
SB S. County Architectural Board of Review meeting, 9 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara Monday, March 18
Deputies responded for a possible burglary. Upon arrival it was determined that the subject was working as a cleaner at a local store. During a consensual search of her purse approximately .5 grams
Deputies responded to a call of a possible under the influence subject, who was screaming at passersby. The subject appeared to be passing out and had also committed a petty theft. Upon contacting the subject, he displayed signs of being under the influence of drugs. After determining the subject could not care for himself or others due to his drug use, he was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail for the violation. The store he stole from did not desire prosecution for the theft. Read previously published Recaps online at
SB County Zoning Administrator meeting, 9:30 a.m., 123 e. Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara, 568-2000 Tuesday, March 19
SB County Board of Supervisors meeting, 9 a.m., Board of Supervisors Conference rm., 105 e. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 568-2000 Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405
CARPINTERIA
CARPINTERIA
Carpinteria Valley MuseuM of History
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Pursuant to Government Code Section 1780
Interested persons are hereby notified that there is a vacancy on the Carpinteria Valley Water District Board of Directors.
The position to be filled is a 4-year term ending December 4, 2026 (appr 2 years remaining on the term). The appointed candidate will take a seat at the December 11, 2024 Board Meeting The seat will go to election next in November of 2026 for the next 4-year term.
Interested applicants may file an application at the District Offices by 5:00 p.m. October 18th, 2024. District Offices are located at 1301 Santa Ynez Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 or, email bob@cvwd.net.
Contact Bob McDonald at (805) 684-2816 x123
Applications are available upon request.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and living and registered to vote within the CVWD voting district 5 at the time of appointment.
Publish: September 5, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as PEARL SOCIAL at 131 ANACAPA ST, SUITE B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): ACME ANACAPA LLC at 10 EAST YANONALI ST, SUITE 2B, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 08/13/2024. The registrant began transacting business on June 12, 2019. Signed: MARLA PEREZ, STAFF ACCOUNTANT. 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) FBN2024-0001905.
Publish: August 15, 22, 29, Sept, 5, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as THE TAX RESOLV
TA, CA 93117. Full name of registrant(s): CALLS DIRECT INC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 08/09/2024. The registrant began transacting business on N/A Signed: AARON GRAVITZ, 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) FBN2024-0001855.
Publish: August 15, 22, 29, Sept, 5, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as COASTAL CPR at 1139 CALLE LAGUNITAS, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): MATTHEW W AMERSON at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 08/14/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Aug 11, 2024. Signed: MATTHEW AMERSON, OWNER. 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) FBN2024-0001946.
Publish: August 22, 29, Sept, 5, 12, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as LA HERRADURA 805 at 3950 VIA REAL SPC 58, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): (1) NOEL MORALES (2) GABRIELA MORALES at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. This statement was filed with the County on 08/22/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Aug 22, 2024. Signed: MATTHEW AMERSON, OWNER. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the
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) FBN2024-0002023.
Publish: August 29, Sept, 5, 12, 19, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as TRAVELING PANTS at 929 LINDEN AVE, SUITE E, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): (1) GABRIELA MORALES (2) NOEL MORALES at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. This statement was filed with the County on 08/22/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Aug 22, 2024. Signed: GABRIELA MORALES. 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) FBN2024-0002021.
Publish: August 29, Sept, 5, 12, 19, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as THE LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER at 855 LINDEN AVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER at PO BOX 597, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 08/22/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Sept 29, 2018.
Signed: TIMOTHY J COHEN, 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)
FBN2024-0002022.
Publish: August 29, Sept, 5, 12, 19, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as SUPER MALLOWS at 4399 CARPINTERIA AVE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): ERICA M DUDLEY at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 07/16/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Jul 10, 2024. Signed: ERICA DUDLEY, OWNER/OPERATOR. 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) FBN2024-0001692.
Publish: August 22, 29, Sept, 5, 12, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as AESTHETICS CORE SERVICES at 5971 HICKORY STREET, APT 4, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): JOENS LLC at 1072 CASITAS PASS ROAD NUM 429, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 08/22/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Aug 20, 2024. Signed: NORA CRUZ, MANAGING MEMBER. 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) FBN2024-0002033.
Publish: August 29, Sept, 5, 12, 19, 2024
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as KEN’S AVOCADOS at 6935 SHEPARD MESA ROAD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): BARON WEISS LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 08/27/2024. The registrant began transacting business
on Aug 22, 2024. Signed: KENNETH R WEISS, MANAGER. 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) FBN2024-0002066.
Publish: September, 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/ are doing business as MEVRA KAMACI at 102 PIERPONT AVE., SUMMERLAND, CA 93067. Full name of registrant(s): MEVRA KAMACI LLC at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. This statement was filed with the County on 08/05/2024. The registrant began transacting business on July 27, 2024. Signed: MEVRA KAMACI, PRESIDENT. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2024-0001819.
Publish: September, 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as 2ZIMPORTS at 5420 HALES LANE, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): ILDA PULIDO at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 08/22/2024. The registrant began transacting business on Aug 22, 2024. Signed: ILDA PULIDO, OWNER. 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) FBN2024-0002024.
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Biohacking your way to better health
WELLNESS WARRIOR
LEAH HARDING
In the ever-evolving world of health and fitness, biohacking has emerged as a cutting-edge way to fine-tune the human body for optimal performance and well-being. Among the various techniques available, several have risen to prominence due to their effectiveness and accessibility.
While the following list is not exhaustive, these practices represent some of the most talked-about and popular strategies. Let’s break down each one and explain why you’d want to explore each.
Cold water immersion is definitely one of the coolest trends – literally. It involves exposing the body to extremely cold temperatures through showers, ice baths or natural bodies of water. This method is believed to enhance circulation, reduce muscle inflammation and boost moods.
The surge of endorphins released in response to the cold makes this not just a recovery too, but a potential mental health enhancer as well.
On the flip side of cold therapy is the use of saunas, welcomed for their numerous health benefits. Regular sauna sessions can lead to improved cardiovascular health, detoxification through sweat and increased resilience to stress.
The heat stress from a sauna session induces many beneficial biological adaptations, including improved endothelial function in the vessels, which can enhance long-term heart health.
It should come as no surprise that biohacking has also embraced technology, particularly through the use of wearable devices. These gadgets track everything from sleep patterns and heart rate to
Swim platform removed, marking end of summer
The city of Carpinteria’s beach swim platform at the end of Ash Avenue was removed from the ocean by a crane on Tuesday, marking the city’s end of summer.
Moving forward, the city of Carpinteria’s beach lifeguards will only be present on the weekends until Oct. 6; after Oct. 6, there will be no lifeguard staffing until Spring 2025, city spokesperson Olivia Uribe-Mutal said.
Biohacking has emerged as a cutting-edge way to fine-tune the human body for optimal performance and well-being.
physical activity and stress levels. The data collected can be analyzed to tailor personal health regimes, making wearable technology incredibly easy for those committed to personal optimization.
As I’ve stated in other articles, I really like the Oura ring and Garmins, both of which track HRV (heart-rate variability) to help give even more data on recovery and where effort should be for the day.
Nootropics , also known as smart drugs, are supplements or medications that improve cognitive function and motivation and drive creativity. Their popularity stems from their promise to enhance memory, creativity and motivation in healthy individuals.
From everyday picks like caffeine and the amino acid L-theanine to popular supplements like creatine, nootropics are gaining traction. These just scratch the surface of what’s available, so consult with your physician to find out which ones might be beneficial to you.
Lastly, intermittent fasting (IF) involves alternating cycles of eating and fasting – not necessarily changing what you eat, but rather when you eat. Its popularity lies in its simplicity and the significant impacts it can have on the body and brain.
Benefits include improved metabolic health, weight loss, and perhaps even
an extended lifespan, according to some studies. IF isn’t for everyone though, so don’t feel like you’re missing out if you can’t force yourself to wait to eat in the morning.
Biohacking is all about making small, strategic tweaks that cumulatively enhance health and well-being. The term “hacking” implies a shortcut or a high-tech fix, yet the most effective biohacking techniques often involve more foundational practices – enhancements, not overhauls.
The greatest “biohack” might not be a single technique or tool, but rather the synergistic effect of three core lifestyle pillars: nutrition, physical activity and sleep. These areas have always been crucial for good health, but when approached with precision and purpose, they take on a biohacking mindset.
Adjusting your diet to meet your body’s specific needs can be one of the most powerful forms of biohacking. Food impacts everything from energy levels and brain function to recovery and overall health. Being aware of how different foods affect you allows you to fine-tune your intake for better performance.
Regular physical activity not only strengthens the heart and muscles, but also boosts mood and brain function. By tailoring your workout routine to your
Biohacking is all about making small, strategic tweaks that cumulatively enhance health and well-being. The term “hacking” implies a shortcut or a high-tech fix, yet the most effective biohacking techniques often involve more foundational practices – enhancements, not overhauls.
goals, you can enhance both physical and mental resilience.
Prioritizing quality sleep is a simple yet profound biohack. Sleep helps regulate hormones, repair tissues and consolidate memories. Making sure you get enough restful sleep can dramatically improve cognitive function and well-being. When combined, these three areas can give you a more meaningful boost to your health than any expensive gadget or supplement. They are accessible to everyone and form the foundation of any long-term health strategy. True biohacking is not about chasing trends, but about mastering basics in a way that works for your unique body.
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.
STEPHEN BATES
ADOBE
THROWBACK
Historic Carpinteria Beach and Rincon Point video sequences
BY VINCE BURNS
We have precious few photographs of 1930s and 1940s Rincon surfing. Video is beyond rare. And yet footage from two different sources has recently turned up, providing a tantalizing glimpse into local prewar and postwar surf action.
Before we tell the stories of these two clips, some background on early Rincon and Carpinteria surfing: after the Chumash and their tomols departed the scene, we hear little of local wave riders until the surfing accomplishments of Gates Foss (1915-1990) and Myron “Mike” Sturmer (d. 2011). This lifeguarding duo plunged their boards into the chilly waters of Rincon and Carpinteria way back in the 1930s. A Carpinteria Beach photograph survives of these two, along with their lifeguard and surf colleagues, complete with their giant boards from ca. 1938. We also have a handful of other photographs of Gates Foss in action at Rincon Point.
Carpinteria Beach surf video (1934)
Now comes, via YouTube naturally, a home movie from January 1934 recorded by Peter Cormack (1893-1967) and wife Norma Cormack. Peter was a Scotsman who immigrated to Canada for marriage and then moved his family to California. He liked to make home movies of their travels and on a visit to Carpinteria, he captured the couple’s children enjoying Carp Beach.
The camera eventually points out to sea, and our winter surf does not disappoint. The result is a great sequence showing no fewer than six or seven surfers on outsized longboards and kook boxes riding to shore. Although unknowable for certain, a reasonable guess is that at least some of Mr. Cormack’s 1934 surfers included a few of the assembled lifeguards and surfers in the ca. 1938 photograph.
Thank goodness that family members had the forethought to preserve and convert the film to VHS and then to digital. Peter’s grandson Duncan Wilson has put it up on YouTube at bit.ly/Cormack1934 for all to enjoy, with excellent voiceover and accompanying context.
Rincon Point video (circa 1947)
Our second surf clip dates to the early postwar period. But first let’s connect the dots between Foss/Sturmer and the Rincon Point surfers of the late 1940s.
For the latter group, we have a handful of photographs and accounts of Bob Simmons (1919-1954), Joe Quigg (1925-2021) and Matt Kivlin (1929-2014). They were among the first surfers from Malibu to discover Rincon Point and some or all likely appear in the Ventura and Rincon footage.
Simmons, for example, roamed the coast from San Diego to Santa Barbara in search of rideable waves. Like several others of his surfing generation, Simmons was a delightful eccentric who reportedly (per the late Billy Meng) slept in a former hearse filled with weather maps, surviving mostly on oranges. He reportedly left the peels at likely surf spots for his rivals to find.
Such is the second video’s historical context. Malibu historian and former Surfer magazine editor Ben Marcus rediscovered this footage not long ago,
which he calls “Sweet Sixteen,” for both its length in minutes and its 16 mm format. Marcus credits the snippet to John Larronde (1915-1990), a longtime Malibu resident and still photographer and filmmaker whose archive resides at the Museum of Ventura County.
“Sweet Sixteen” footage – available online at bit.ly/MarcusSweetSixteen – successively shows scenes from pre-nuke San Onofre, Malibu, Ventura Overhead and our own Rincon Point. The footage has a large and rich helping of wave action, including co-ed tandem surfing and sequences shot from the water. The beach and street scenes are almost as much fun, full of period automobiles, giant boards being muscled to the water, and a beach party with bongos and ukelele. When we get to Ventura Overhead, Bob Simmons dominates. We even see him driving a flatbed jalopy loaded with multiple boards. (Whether this was Meng’s ex “hearse” is unknown.) This Ventura portion has a clapboard slate date of 24–25 November 1947.
Whether the Rincon sequence precedes, coincides with, or follows the Overhead date is unknown. One frame shows the entire Point, including the home of Edward Bates, alone on the Point’s west side.
Marcus describes Larronde’s marvelous footage this way: “’Sweet Sixteen’ proudly shows off California in the decade before what Miki Dora called ‘The Golden Years,’ when Matt Kivlin, Joe Quigg and Bob Simmons and a Happy Few were going very straight, very fast on 11-foot-plus hardwood boards weighing 80-plus pounds. These guys had all that perfect California point surf to themselves and kind of suspected their boards sucked.”
In other words, surfboards of the day needed improvement. Fortunately, change was in the air and Messers. Simmons, Quigg and Kivlin all figured in the coming design revolution, replacing the ponderous redwood logs and tippy kook boxes with something much lighter, faster and more maneuverable. Their use of hydro- and aerodynamic principles and
Simmons and his flatbed jalopy with early surfboards. A film still from John Larronde’s ca. 1947 surfing sequence.
materials from the defense industry set the stage for the much-improved longboards of the 1950s.
And these new boards were a requirement for Dora’s “Golden Age” of surfing. They would soon be further improved upon by local legend Renny Yater. It was Yater who paid Simmons the ultimate compliment by describing him recently as the “father of the modern surfboard.”
All of this is why Marcus calls “Sixteen” the Rosetta Stone of surfboard evolution, because it captured all this design ferment at the very moment of the modern surfboard’s creation. In short, this John Larronde sequence documents the surfing world a full ten
See SURFING continued on page 27
COURTESY MARTHA DOWLING RODRIGUEZ
Circa 1938 photo of Carpinteria lifeguards and surfers. The pith-helmeted Gates Foss and Myron “Mike” Sturmer are second and third from the right.
COURTESY DUNCAN WILSON
A still from Peter Cormack’s 1934 home movie of Carpinteria Beach.
COURTESY BEN MARCUS
Bob
SEPTEMBER
5, 2024
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Carpinteria shines with five medalists, including three top-ten finishes
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING
Carpinteria boys and girls cross country opened the season with the Gaucho Invitational at UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, Aug. 31. Warriors athletes competed in the short course (1.5 miles) and long course (3 miles/5km), with five runners earning medals and three Carpinteria athletes finishing in the top six overall.
In the short race, Carpinteria sophomore Max Soto had a breakout performance, taking third place overall out of nearly 130 runners with a time of 8:28. Fellow sophomore Sammy Martinez followed in 18th place with a time of 9:12, while three more Warriors – Gilberto Gomez, Josiah Gonzalez and Christian Dominguez – finished in the top half, helping the team earn fourth place in the team standings.
The Carpinteria girls contributed with similar success in their short race, with
sophomore Jaqueline Guadian turning in a fifth-place finish with a time of 10:27, followed two seconds later by Warriors freshman Mila Martins in sixth place. Carpinteria sophomore Vicky Martinez and Jocelyn Jimenez finished in the top 40, and the girls also earned fourth place overall in the team standings.
Warriors senior Joel De Lira was the team’s top finisher in the boys long course with a time of 17:37 – enough for 12th place out of more than 150 runners – while junior Edwin Hernandez placed in the top 25 with a time of 18:23.
The Warriors were impressive in their first match of the season, with De Lira, Soto, Martinez, Guadian and Martins setting the tone for the rest of the 2024 campaign.
Carpinteria will have a short break until the Warriors head to their next meet of the year – and the first league meet of the season – with the Citrus Coast League’s first cluster meet on Sept. 12 at 3:30 p.m at Arroyo Verde Park in Ventura.
Thursday, Sept. 5
ON DECK
Carpinteria Girls Golf at Hueneme (Saticoy Golf Course), 3 p.m.
*Carpinteria Girls Tennis vs Thacher, 3:30 p.m.
Carpinteria Boys Water Polo at Malibu Tournament, 3:50 p.m.
*Carpinteria Girls Volleyball vs Malibu, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 6
Saturday, Sept. 7
*Carpinteria Football vs Cabrillo (Long Beach), CANCELED
Carpinteria Boys Water Polo at Malibu Tournament, TBD
*Denotes Home Game
Warriors sophomore Jacqueline Guadian took fifth place in the girls three-mile.
From left: Gaucho Invitational medalists Joel De Lira, Mila Martins, Jaqueline Guadian, Max Soto and Sammy Martinez.
LEFT: Sophomore Max Soto had a breakout race with third place in the boys short course. RIGHT: Carpinteria’s Joel De Lira, center, gets ready for the boys three-mile race.
SHORT STOPS
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Warriors football stuns Hollywood Sheiks, 28-12
Carpinteria football is back in good hands under coaches Van Latham and Henry Gonzales, and in their first game of the 2024 season the Warriors took to the road for a Thursday night test against the Hollywood Sheiks on Aug. 29.
From the opening kickoff, the Warriors took control of the game, beginning with a highlight-reel kick return by sophomore Isaac Neri, who took the ball and weaved his way 82 yards for the touchdown to give Carpinteria an early 7-0 lead.
Later in the first quarter, junior Drew Fillippini got the Warriors back on the scoreboard with a short run, extending the Carpinteria lead to 14-0.
Before the end of the quarter, Hollywood High got a deep kick return of its own to set up deep in Carpinteria territory. After a short drive, the Sheiks scored a touchdown, and after a failed two-point conversion, the lead was cut to 14-6.
In the second quarter, Hollywood scored on an 80-plus yard run, cutting the lead to 14-12 before the half.
But in the second half, Carpinteria’s offense got back in rhythm, with Isaya Gonzales spinning away from a couple Hollywood tacklers in the third quarter to score on a five-yard run to give the Warriors a 21-12 lead.
In the fourth quarter, Warriors safety Luke Fancher snagged a clutch interception and returned the ball 50 yards to set up an easy one-yard plunge into the end zone by quarterback Sawyer Kelly to seal the win by a score of 28-12.
“It was a great team victory,” said coach Latham. “We displayed outstanding perseverance. We had a couple key injuries that tested our depth. The substitutes held their own. It was a gritty victory. Our defense bent but didn’t break except for the one long run.”
Carpinteria libero Makenna Tobin keeps the ball alive against Santa Paula.
Girls volleyball drops five-set thriller
Warriors girls volleyball was on the brink of earning its first win of the season in a five-set thriller at home against league foe Santa Paula on Thursday, Aug. 29.
Carpinteria started out the match with a 25-21 win in the first set, but Santa Paula returned the favor in the second match, beating the Warriors 25-22 to even the match at one set apiece.
In the third set, the visiting Santa Paula Cardinals took control with a narrow 2725 win to take a one-set lead. In the fourth set, Carpinteria took the momentum back with a decisive 25-19 win to tie the match and send it into a sudden death final set.
In the fifth and final set, Carpinteria kept it close, trailing by only two points until Santa Paula sealed the match win with a 15-12 tie-breaker victory.
On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Warriors attempted to recover with a non-league match at home against Nordhoff, though this match was another uphill battle, with Nordhoff claiming the match win in four sets, 3-1.
“We fought hard for each point no matter the score,” said Carpinteria coach Favian Muralles. “We’ll look forward to improving so we can get them next time in Ojai.”
Carpinteria is now 0-5 overall and 0-1 in league play, and the Warriors will look to earn their first win of the season with a home match against Malibu on Thursday, Sept. 5.
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Warriors tennis is perfect through three matches
Carpinteria girls tennis started out this year just as strong as last season, with the Warriors undefeated through the first three matches of the 2024 campaign.
The Warriors won matches against Villanova and Laguna Blanca last week, with Carpinteria proving to be a force in both doubles and singles play.
Against Villanova, the Warriors’ doubles duo of Keyla Manriquez and Charlotte Cooney went 3-0 for the second time this year, while the duo of Sasha Porinsh and Allison Banks also finished undefeated at 2-0 together.
In singles, Carpinteria’s Izzy Scott and Aubrey Alcaraz both went 3-0, with Scott only dropping one game and Alcaraz pulling out some come-from-behind victories. Valeria Zamora went 2-0 on the day, helping the Warriors seal the overall win over Villanova, 15-3.
Against Laguna Blanca on Aug. 29, Carpinteria had a tougher battle, but the Warriors were still able to pull out the win by a slim margin, 10-8.
Once again, Manriquez and Cooney proved to be unstoppable, continuing their undefeated season together with yet another 3-0 sweep.
“They had a good battle with the Owls number one team, but Charlotte’s athleticism and intensity paired with Keyla’s excellent net positioning and moving turned the tide at the end,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant.
In singles, Scott and Alcaraz both claimed two out of three sets each, helping clinch the narrow win for Carpinteria in the end.
“Overall, although it was a non-league match, I was encouraged by how the players supported each other and were so excited when they learned they won,” coach Bryant said. “It had the feeling of a league match where two teams were fighting for first. I was proud of our girls and their performance against a very good Laguna squad.”
Carpinteria is now 3-0 overall on the season, and will prepare to face Channel Islands and Thacher this week.
Carpinteria water polo drops two matches
Warriors boys water polo followed up a successful second-place run at last week’s Thousand Oaks Fall Classic with two close losses in the past week, falling to both Dos Pueblos and Righetti by the same score of 13-10.
Against Dos Pueblos, the Chargers capitalized on a hot start, building off a 9-4 halftime lead to outlast Carpinteria by a final score of 13-10. Warriors senior Aiden Alcaraz helped lead a Warriors comeback effort, snagging three steals and scoring five goals in the loss.
“We dug ourselves an early hole, but wow did we scramble and scrap to get back in the game,” said Carpinteria coach Karl Fredrickson. “There was great senior leadership from our captains, but full credit to the team for refusing to throw in the towel.”
The Warriors then hit the road to face Righetti for a Thursday afternoon matchup on Aug. 29. This time, Carpinteria’s Jake Ehlers helped the Warriors take an early 3-2 lead after the first quarter, with the teams trading goals to go into the half with Carpinteria holding onto a 4-3 lead.
The second half was an offensive battle on both sides, with Righetti taking a twogoal lead into the fourth quarter. In the final frame, Carpinteria’s Jacob Otsuki put on a show with three goals in the closing minutes, but Righetti held on to the lead to seal the win at 13-10.
“Today was a great, physical contest and I’m really proud of our boys for their resilience and relentless defensive efforts,” Fredrickson said.
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Charlotte Cooney, pictured, is undefeated in doubles matches this season with
Keyla Manriquez.
CRUZ ON SPORTS
RYAN P. CRUZ
If you take a look at the sidelines at high school sports practices and games this year, you may notice a coach, trainer or equipment manager tinkering with a strange bright orange device that looks something like an old school cell phone or a clunky walkie-talkie with a big rubber ball for an antenna.
And while it may look like they’re trying to make a call to outer space, it’s actually a mini weather-tracking device known as a Wet Bulb Globe Thermometer, and it’s the newest way to keep student athletes safe during the hottest times of the year.
As temperatures continue to rise every summer, and heat warnings often extend into late September – or beyond – California’s lawmakers have enacted new regulations to protect athletes from exhaustion, stroke or other heat related illness. The National Institute of Health estimates at least 9,000 high school ath-
Can’t beat the heat
letes suffer from heat-related illnesses every year, and in the last 25 years, there have been more than 50 heat-related deaths in the country.
Assembly Bill 1653, which passed in October 2023, requires California high school athletics to “develop guidelines, procedures, and safety standards for the prevention and management of exertional heat illness,” specifically through “accurate measurement of environmental heat stress” by way of the orange Wet Bulb Globe thermometers. The thermometers determine ambient temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and solar radiation from the sun, including sun angle and cloud cover.
This summer, CIF Commissioner Mike West announced that California would follow the state guidelines with its own bylaws outlining extreme heat levels at both games and practices for all sports: football, tennis, cross country and even water polo.
The CIF rules put every regional section into a “heat category” ranging from 1 to 3. Areas with lower temperature limits are designated Category 1, while inland and desert regions – areas with the highest average temperatures – are designated Category 3.
All Santa Barbara county schools, including Carpinteria High School, are in Category 1, which states that temperatures must be below 86.2 degrees for athletes to participate in games or practices (there are also “warning levels,” which limit activities once temperatures climb over 84 degrees).
In the first few weeks of the new system, the bright orange thermome-
Roundup: Cate Rams
Cate School’s fall sports are now in full swing, with the Rams football, boys water polo and girls tennis teams back in action for the 2024 season.
Cate football was dominant in its Saturday season opener against 2023 CIF finalists Valley Christian Academy on Aug. 31. The Rams scored 40 points in the first half, led by seniors Quinn Pullen and Joba Sampson, who combined for five touchdowns on the way to a 40-12 victory.
On defense, the Rams forced five turnovers, with three different players forcing fumbles and two defensive backs grabbing interceptions in the win.
“The coaches were very pleased with this first game effort,” said Cate coach David Soto. “It was far from perfect and there were plenty of mistakes to clean up, but the Rams did plenty of good things.”
Cate boys water polo hosted powerhouse Santa Barbara for the Rams’ first nonleague match of the year on Aug. 30. Cate jumped out to an early one-goal lead before Santa Barbara took over the rest of the game, taking the win by a three-goal margin, 8-5.
“It was a great first game for us,” said Cate coach Jesse Morrison. “There were a lot of encouraging individual performances and we showed flashes of being a well-organized and succinct team.”
Over on the tennis court, the defending Division 3 CIF Champion Cate girls tennis team opened up its season against Dos Pueblos, with the teams coming out even in sets (9-9) and games (73-73), forcing the game to be decided in a final round of tie-breakers.
After more back-and-forth between the Rams and Chargers in extra play, it was ultimately Cate that pulled away with a narrow win decided by points, 106-102.
“This is my 31st season as a high school tennis coach, between boys and girls, and I’ve never seen this before,” said coach Trevor Thorpe. “The probability of a tie in sets, games, and tie-breakers is infinitesimal. It was a total playoff atmosphere even though we’ve only been in school for four days and this was our first match of the season.”
The CIF-issued Wet Bulb Globe Thermometers measure temperature, humidity, wind and sun levels to ensure it’s safe for student athletes to play.
ters haven’t forced any cancellations in Carpinteria, where temperatures have hovered between highs of 68 and 82 degrees throughout the month of August. This week, however, a heat wave is expected on the Central Coast, and at Santa Barbara High School, the football team wore “helmets only” during Tuesday’s afternoon practice.
The new regulations on monitoring excessive heat – as a sports fan who wants players to be happy and healthy more than anything – are a welcome requirement. As much as I love watching games, and as much as I like to complain about new rules, I would never want to force a teenager to take the field and risk their health for the sake of sport.
In hotter areas of Los Angeles, teams have adjusted to the heat with early morning or evening practices, and a handful of football games have been moved to later time slots at 7:30 or 8 p.m, but so far (fingers crossed) the CIF Southern Section has not seen any games canceled. But over the next two weeks, we
may see a different story.
On Friday, the Carpinteria Warriors will host their first home game of the season at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium against the Cabrillo Jaguars. That day, local temperatures could climb as high as 87 degrees at midday, though by the time kickoff comes around at 7 p.m. the heat is expected to burn away – we hope – below the bright orange thermometer’s magic number of 86.2 degrees.
Until then, stay cool, Carpinteria.
Editor’s Note: Friday’s football game has since been canceled, not due to the weather, but due to an extreme shortage of officials. Carpinteria High School is working to reschedule the game against Cabrillo.
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.
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years before Gidget and her baby booming progeny burst upon an innocent California!
In sum, we could not be more grateful to John Larronde and Peter Cormack for originally filming these historic scenes and to authors Ben Marcus and Duncan Wilson for preserving and interpreting them.
Duncan has written on the San Clemente junior lifeguard program and the old-country origins of his grandfather. Among other titles, Ben Marcus has co-written a photographic history of Malibu, available here: bit.ly/MarcusMailbu. And of course, yours truly and Stephen Bates have written “the” history of Rincon Point, available locally and online at amazon.com/dp/1467108707. (By the way, the cover shows a scarfed-nose Bob Simmons balsa and fiberglass creation from the early 1950s.)
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Reyna Takahashi, left, partnered with Colette Chang for a clean sweep in doubles.
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Two Rincon surfers from John Larronde’s ca. 1947 surf sequence.
Caltrans crews to begin pavement grinding, vegetation removal Sept. 15
Caltrans construction crews will begin grinding pavement between North Padaro and Santa Claus lanes as early as Sunday, Sept. 15. Workers will also begin removing vegetation in the Santa Barbara South segment between Olive Mill and Hermosillo roads.
For regular closures along the highway, one northbound lane from Santa Monica Road to Evans Avenue will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Sunday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The on-ramp at North Padaro Lane will also be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., from Sept. 3 to Sept. 5.
The northern on-ramp and off-ramp at San Ysidro Road will be closed until mid-2025 and mid-December 2024, respectively, though drivers may use the detours on Sheffield Drive.
On the southbound side of the highway, one lane from Evans Avenue to Carpinteria Avenue will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., and Sunday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The southern on-ramp at Posilipo Lane will be closed until spring 2026, though detours are available through Sheffield Drive.
––Jun Starkey
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Crew members plant large oak trees along the highway near Wallace Avenue in Summerland.
