Coastal View News • January 19, 2023

Teacher in Charge at Summerland Elementary School

Dr. Shannon Colson enjoys an ice cream party on the first day back at campus.

Summerland Elementary opens its

The newly constructed Summerland Elementary 5 for the first official day of class, after nearly two Summerland Elementary went under construction on-site classrooms, an office, a playground, library U general obligation bond. Students in Summerland school year.

The school welcomed all 51 of its students, and and students enjoyed the day exploring the new of the ocean and hillside. Some students also ate charge and de-facto principal of the school.

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Creek. Photographer Edwin Rodriguez Jr. grabbed

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An oil sheen was first seen off the coast of Summerland on Friday, Jan. 6.

Summerland oil sheen identified as natural seepage

The oil sheen seen off the shore of Summerland Beach is likely naturally seeping oil, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response confirmed last week.

The large oil slick was seen off the coast on Friday, Jan. 6, and later reported to the California State Lands Commission (CSLC). Once notified, a unified command team was formed – made up of members of the U.S. Coast Guard, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department – to investigate the sheen and determine if the seeps were natural, or the product of a leaking legacy well.

According to a press release from the California Office of Spill Prevention and Response, lab results “from multiple locations onshore and offshore of Summerland indicate the product is consistent with local natural seep oil.”

The extreme weather and tidal activity may have contributed to the seeps, as well as the estimated 200 legacy wells sitting off the coast. The wells are believed to be relatively shallow, the organization said, which makes it “nearly impossible” to distinguish oil from a legacy well from natural seeps.

Now that lab tests have determined the source of the leak, the unified command team will demobilize, and the CSLC will continue to investigate and monitor the legacy wells.

One oiled bird was rescued by wildlife reconnaissance crews, but the organization said it was unclear if the bird was impacted by the oil spill. As of Saturday, Jan. 14, the oil cannot be recovered, though cleanup contractors are on standby.

Covid-19 cases in Santa Barbara County as of Jan. 9

County reports rise in Covid-19 cases; two new deaths reported

Santa Barbara County reported a 14.1% rise in PCR-confirmed Covid-19 cases between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12. The Covid-19 strain BQ1.1 is the dominant strain seen on the southern west coast, while the county said the XBB.1.5 strain has been “increasing in appearance.” Cases are underreported due to increased at-home rapid testing.

Two new Covid-19 deaths were reported during that same week. Covid-19-related hospitalizations remain low.

See more at sbcdashboard.info.

Free estate planning, legal services program

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Stefanie Herrington, CEO of the Montecito Law Group, announced the launch of a free estate planning and legal services program on Monday: Montecito Cares. The program, which helps parents with varying legal services, is built for low-income families with minor children, Herrington said.

“We understand that high-quality estate planning can be costly, and we want to ensure that all parents have access to these important services,” Herrington said Monday. “Montecito Cares is our way of giving back to the community and helping families protect their loved ones.”

The program is open to parents who have less than $50,000 in liquid assets, plus a primary residence. Applications for the program are open at montecitolawgroup. com/cares.

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HEAL THE OCEAN

Congressman Carbajal reflects on past term

BY EVELYN SPENCE

Speaking to CVN on Tuesday, Jan. 10 from Washington D.C. – just hours after heavy rain pounded Santa Barbara County and the surrounding state, forcing evacuations, stay in place orders and road closures – Congressman Salud Carbajal said he had the Jan. 9, 2018 debris flow on his mind.

“It’s concerning – there’s a lot of tough memories from the debris flow and the Thomas fire,” he told CVN last week.

“With the 23 lives that we lost, and the damage that we incurred throughout the region, I certainly thought when I got news that this was a really bad storm, I couldn’t help but think (about) what we went through years ago, and the possibility that this could wreak havoc to our region this time around.”

Carbajal said he worked with his colleagues in the northern part of the district when he learned Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties had not initially declared local emergencies last week, and asked President Joe Biden to declare a major disaster. “We need to make sure the 24th congressional district has all the resources that they need,” he added. “My heart goes out.”

Santa Barbara County and Carpinteria saw no major injuries or deaths during its early January storms, which stretched on and off from Jan. 5 through Jan. 15; as of Wednesday, some road closures in the county remain in place, and the city of Carpinteria is working on creek reinforcement.

Last week, Carbajal met with CVN to discuss his work in Congress, and what lies ahead for the next two years.

“We passed one of the most historical

infrastructure investments and legislation in the history of our county. I said I wanted to address gun violence. We passed the most significant gun law in three decades (…) The Safer Communities Act, the CHIPS and Science act, the American Rescue Plan, the PAC act that serves our veterans – like I said, $40 million in projects for the Central Coast,” he said.

“It was very gratifying to see the levers of government completely working in a way that allowed me to be effective and deliver solutions for the Central Coast. I

feel extremely gratified that I was able to do that. I think the vision that every legislator has is to be effective for our district.”

Carbajal noted that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law gave $9.7 million to the Carpinteria Valley Water District for the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project, and $500,000 for work on the Carpinteria Shoreline, through the Army Corps of Engineers.

Moving forward, “the most important thing I will be following up on (is) ensuring all major bills, legislation and invest-

ments that we passed this Congress, are implemented,” he added.

With the California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s redistricting of the area in 2020 and 2021, Carbajal picked up some new constituents and lost others as the boundaries shifted down. The district now covers the lower part of San Luis Obispo, the entirety of Santa Barbara County, some parts of western Ventura County and the Channel Islands.

Congressman Carbajal can be reached at carbajal.house.gov/contact/.

Salud Carbajal will serve Santa Barbara County and parts of Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties for another two years, following his re-election in November.

Reviewing the County Housing Element: Q&A with Planning Director Lisa Plowman

BY EVELYN SPENCE

The release of Santa Barbara County’s proposed Housing Element – a document that looks at how a jurisdiction can address its housing needs – in early November caused a stir among Carpinterians.

City residents argued the proposed rezonings of agricultural areas outside of city limits placed an unfair burden on the city; then-Mayor Wade Nomura argued in a November op-ed that the county’s proposals would result in “negative impacts to coastal resources, including agriculture, that our community has worked so tirelessly to protect.”

Santa Barbara County Planning Director Lisa Plowman sat down with CVN to discuss the county’s housing element and what it means for Carpinteria. The county will not meet the state’s February deadline to submit its proposing housing element; the county plans to submit its element in March, she said. It will then go through the county’s Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission.

This interview was lightly edited and condensed for clarity.

CVN: Tell me a bit about how the county’s housing element is created.

Lisa Plowman: It really all starts with the allocation of units a judication gets from SBCAG (Santa Barbara County Association of Governments). Once you get those units counts – (this time in) August 2021 – when you get your numbers, then you have to do a land inventory to determine whether or not you can accommodate the housing numbers you have been provided with existing land and zoning.

If you cannot, you have to look at rezoning properties. And that’s the position the county was in this housing element cycle.

Let’s talk about that. Specifically, in the Carpinteria Valley, you said before there has been a bit of confusion this housing cycle.

When we released the maps and we had a meeting, a workshop, there were a lot of questions about the different colors of the maps.

What happened was, we identified a number of properties throughout the county. SBCAG divided our allocations between North (County) and South (County). There are 1,522 units that have to be accommodated in North County,

and 4,142 units have to be accommodated in the southern portion of the county.

The team looked at properties within the urban areas, around the fringes of the urbanized areas from Goleta area to Carpinteria. A number of sites were initially identified. Those sites were analyzed in terms of constraints.

Certain sites that rose to the top that had limited constraints were identified for potential rezones.

And which sites were those, in the Carpinteria Valley?

There are a couple of different colors on that map. Within the Carpinteria Valley, there were a number of sites that were analyzed. If it’s orange, it was analyzed, but not moved forward for a (rezoning) recommendation for a reason.

And I think there’s a fundamental misunderstanding about what that orange color means. Those are not being recommended for rezones. They were just looked at.

There are two sites (in green), Van Wingerden 1 and Van Wingerden 2, that have been analyzed and have been moved forward for a (rezoning) recommendation because of the sites’ conditions and because of their proximity to urbanized development.

There is a third site that’s in purple – Bailard – and that’s a currently proposed housing project, that is within the urban-rural boundary.

That is the Red Tail Housing Project, correct?

Yes. (Developers) are moving through that process.

What’s next for those two sites (Van Wingerden 1 and Van Wingerden 2)?

First, HCD (The California Department of Housing and Community Development) – the state – looks at all of our housing element and our sites to make sure those sites are considered available for development.

The state does not want jurisdictions to propose sites that are already developed and unlikely to convert to housing in the next eight-year cycle. So, they want to make sure that the sites you’re proposing are real sites that could be developed. See HOUSING

The county recommended two sites, labeled in green – such as Van Wingerden 2 – in the Carpinteria Valley be rezoned for the upcoming housing cycle.

County staff considered rezoning sites noted in orange, including the Van Wingerden 3 and Leason parcels, but ultimately did not chose those for rezoning consideration.

“We have insufficient housing for the people who work in our communities. And that story seems to be lost. The rents are ridiculously high. Home sale prices are ridiculously high. We need more housing to serve our community.”

–County Planning Director Lisa Plowman

Sites labeled in purple on the map are developments already in progress, such as the Red Tail Multi-Family Housing Project.

See HOUSING continued from page 4

Then, after they do their review, we go to the (Santa Barbara County) Planning Commission and we go to the Board (of Supervisors) and the board will pick which sites are going to be rezoned.

There are sites from Goleta to Carpinteria – substantially more sites proposed in Goleta. Once the board decides, then in the case of Carpinteria, the Coastal Commission would ultimately have to approve those rezones because it’s all in the coastal zone.

What does that timeline look like?

The housing element is being broken into two phases. The housing element policies and all the data and information about the needs in our community, that’s going to be released for public review at the end of January (2023).

There will be 30 days for the public to comment on that. That does not include the rezones. (…) then it’ll go to the state for review, then ultimately to the planning commission and the board for hearings. We expect that will be in late summer.

Following that – in a parallel track – there will be an EIR (Environmental Implementation Review) prepared on the housing element rezones. There are more sites than necessary identified so that the board has options to chose from.

You’ve chosen two (sites) so far in the Carpinteria Valley. Is that going to change?

If we get comments about people who want to propose a rezone down there that is a viable site – meaning it’s really available for development – it’s possible that it could change at some point. But we, the staff, are not identifying any other sites in that area.

For Van Wingerden 1 and Van Wingerden 2, have any developers approached the county about interest in this property?

It’s just at the very first step. The landowners are obviously interested.

A lot of Carpinterians have expressed concern that (these rezones) could unfairly impact the city of Carpinteria and its resources. Can you speak on any of those concerns?

We have a substantial need for housing in our community. It’s gone unmet for decades. This is an area that needs housing. Anytime a housing development is proposed, or there are rezones, there is some environmental analysis to determine impacts.

I will say the state is passing law after law, making these projects ministerial and not subject to CEQA because jurisdictions are not building enough housing. The state is taking away the power of the

local agencies. But when we (do) the EIR for the rezones, it will be assessing high level impacts to the areas around them.

The thing that concerns me is that the point of the state’s actions is because we’re having such a critical issue across the state – particularly in jurisdictions like Santa Barbara, where it’s so expensive to live.

Right now, we have a situation where we have insufficient housing for the people who work in our communities. And that story seems to be lost. The rents are ridiculously high. Home sale prices are ridiculously high. We need more housing to serve our community. And sometimes it seems like people forget that.

There were public workshops a few months ago (when the housing element was first released). Will there be anything similar in the coming months?

There won’t be any more public workshops, but people will be able to access the document off of our website. There will be adoption hearings (for the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors), so there will be more opportunities for the public to comment in a public forum. Those will happen in the summer.

The county’s proposed housing element map can be viewed at: countyofsb.org/3177/Housing-Element-Update.

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CARPINTERIA CITY COUNCIL WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The City’s Annual Work Plan meeting will be held at City Hall, Council Chambers, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, on January 30, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

Your participation and input are highly desired as the City embarks on establishing its Annual Work Plan. The City’s Annual Work Plan defines and prioritizes projects, programs and services to be undertaken over the next year and is an important part of the City’s implementation of community goals and objectives.

Is there a service you believe the City should provide that’s currently not available; or an existing service that should be modified? Is there an important public project that you believe is needed?

This is your opportunity to hear about work being planned for the 2023 year and to have input into the City Council’s consideration of priorities.

PLEASE ATTEND THE MEETING AND BE HEARD!

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Obituaries

Richard Scheu 12/7/1927 – 12/19/2022

Maurice Richard Scheu (Maury), 95, of Carpinteria, California passed away peacefully in his home on Dec. 19, 2022 with his family by his side.

Maury was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on Dec. 7, 1927, to dairy farmers George James and Maude Peterson Scheu. Maury was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters-in-law Robert (Delores), Cletus (Veda), George (Margie), sister Sr. Mary Christine of Holy Family Convent and his sons Jim and Ron. Maury is survived by daughter and son-in-law Yvonne and Ron Davisson of Carpinteria; daughters-in-law Susan Scheu, Sylvia Griswold and Sandy Greenia; grandchildren Ronnie (Kirsty), Marie Beddow (John), Ron (Saleen), Crystal (David), Joseph (Shaina), Emily, Jacob and Brandon; and great-grandchildren Lonnie, David, Faye, Kate, Skye, Melody, Davisson, Rhea and Leona.

Maury honorably served his country in the United States Army, 40th division, during the Korean War. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the caregivers at Hospice VNA of Santa Barbara and to all the families and friends who provided support and prayers. A private service and interment will be held at Carpinteria Cemetery, offi ciated by Monsignor Dick Martini of Saint Joseph Church. The family would appreciate any memorials to be directed to the building fund at Saint Joseph Church in Carpinteria where Maury celebrated mass for many years.

Dad, you were more deeply loved, admired and respected than you could’ve ever known. You will be in my heart forever.

Arthur “Chacho” Torres 01/15/1942 – 01/09/2023

With great memory, joy and sorrow, Arthur “Chacho” Torres left us after a brief illness in the early morning of Jan. 9, 2023, with his friends and family by his side. He is preceded death by his father Valeriano Carranza Torres and his mother Ernestina “Memo” Torres of Carpinteria.

He worked with Granite Construction and retired as a Teamster. He lived a full life, doing what he loved: fishing, hunting, camping, four-wheeling, barbecuing and going on vacations with his wife of 60 years, Juanita Torres. He loved spending his everyday life with his family and friends, as well as his pet tortoise Hercules.

He is survived by his wife Jaunita Palafox Torres; his son Arnold Torres (Victoria Torres) and his daughter Anita Torres Jimenez (Ruben Jimenez); his brothers Arnold and Joe; his sisters Mary and Lupe; his grandchildren Daniel (Shiloh), Evelyn, David (Leah), Vincent (Krystina), Celina, Juanita (Carlos) and Arnold; great-grandchildren Jacob, Mia, Remington, Neyla, Sophia, David Jr., Anthony, Steven, Eli, Kolby, Kolton, Emma, Camila, Giselle and Emmie; his godsons Victor, Papi Jr. and Vicente; his goddaughter Jessica, and many nieces and nephews.

All are welcome to join us in celebrating his life at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Carpinteria Veterans Memorial building, located at 941 Walnut Ave. For more information contact Anita at (805) 701-5784.

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LETTERS

Internet provider needs to be transparent

What is up with Frontier Fiber Optic Internet service? Since the rains, many residences in the Concha Loma neighborhood have been without service for a week now, with no remedy in sight. When the Frontier is contacted, they repeat the claim that no there is no service outage in the area (despite several of my neighbors having identical outages) and that I will have to wait for a tech to come to my home… which won’t be for two more weeks! Look, I understand that weather related issues happen, but how about some transparency and openness regarding what appears to be a widespread Frontier service outage?

Renewable energy should be accessible to all residents

One of the more interesting items at last week’s city council meeting was about the updates to an ordinance for the council’s consideration known as: Updates of Grid Reliability, Renewable Energy Procurement and Building Electrification, or simply an ordinance to prohibit natural gas in all new construction.

This ordinance is endorsed by the Carpinteria Valley Association and Sierra Club. There are lots of reasons to approve this ordinance because burning natural gas produces methane and NO2 and even small amounts are extremely dangerous

notably to children and the environment.

A main concern is leakage into your home from unventilated stoves and heaters. Don’t worry, nobody is coming into your home and seize your gas stove. Older homes and other entities will have the option to convert to electrical. That could be problematic.

As natural gas production phases out, it will become increasingly more expensive. What concerns me the most is that a certain segment of our community could be left behind even with assistance from the Inflation Reduction Act because it will still be too expensive to convert to all electric and this segment will have no choice but to rely on natural gas causing them to fall even further behind.

Those most affected will be low-income families, seniors on fixed incomes and some mobile home parks. To avoid this, there must be legislation in place in all federal, state and city ordinances that the underprivileged be included in all efforts for the electrification and carbon neutrality of our community. If we are not careful this ordinance could mirror what is now happening in the solar panel industry.

Only the most affluent can afford solar panels and the poor are fated to continue to struggle. It would be unconscionable if the poor and disenfranchised were to be excluded.

Bob Franco Carpinteria

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“Only the most affluent can afford solar panels and the poor are fated to continue to struggle. It would be unconscionable if the poor and disenfranchised were to be excluded.”

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School board meeting cut short due to storm, items moved to Jan. 24

BY JUN STARKEY

The Jan. 10 Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting continued under a heavily modified agenda, with all presentations canceled due to the heavy rain and flooding in the county. All presentations were moved to the board’s upcoming Jan. 24 meeting.

The presentations rescheduled included the Student Representative report, a report from the Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) Associated Student Board and the Carpinteria High School (CHS) Crosswalk Safety Improvements Preliminary Plan.

At the time of the meeting, schools throughout Santa Barbara County were closed completely due to the severe weather. During the meeting, members of the board thanked the community for helping keep students and staff members safe during the storm.

“Thank you again to those in the community that opened their homes to our teachers and staff that weren’t able to make it home, as well as some students and families,” Board President Jaime Diamond said. “So, thank you to Carpinteria, because you guys know how to take care of each other really well and we appreciate that.”

Closed Session

The board unanimously approved the renewal of Superintendent Diana Rigby’s contract during its closed session. Rigby’s contract was renewed for another three years, with a 3% raise set to begin July 2023.

The board also reported that it approved a settlement agreement with the Carpinteria Association of United School Employees (CAUSE), in which the district agreed to withdraw a petition to vacate a contractual arbitration award, in exchange for CAUSE withdrawing a grievance, a petition to confirm contractual arbitration award and an unfair practice charge, with prejudice.

Donations

The board accepted two donations last week, including a donation of $650 from Louis Panizzon to Carpinteria High School athletes for letterman jackets. Board member Andy Shaeffer noted that Panizzon once served as principal at CHS, and has continued to support the district since leaving.

The board also accepted a donation of $40,000 from La Centra-Sumerlin, through the Carpinteria Education Foundation, for the CMS and CHS afterschool robotics programs.

Salary transparency, eliminating the pink tax: new laws affecting California in 2023

BY EVELYN SPENCE

Nearly 1,000 new California laws took effect in 2023 after passing through Governor Gavin Newsom and the state legislature. Below is a summary of some of the major laws, which tackle everything from job transparency to doing away with the pink tax.

AB 1287: Doing Away with the Pink Tax

Under AB 1287, stores cannot charge more for goods simply because they are targeted toward women. The nicknamed pink tax applies to products that cost more because they are marketed to women, such as razors and shampoo.

SB 1162: Addressing Job Transparency

This law requires companies with at least 15 employees to publish the salary ranges for the job-on-job postings. This applies to all listings, including on third-party websites such as Glassdoor and Indeed. Employers who do not comply with this law are subject to fines of as much as $10,000.

The law also allows employees to request their job’s pay scale, if they work at a company with more than 15 or more workers. Larger companies, with 100 or more employees, will also have to provide more detailed data to the state on what they pay their workers.

“This is a big moment for California workers, especially women and people of color who have long been impacted by systemic inequities that have left them earning far less than their colleagues,” Senator Monique Limón said in Septem-

ber. “California has once again shown its dedication to creating a more equitable economy with SB 1162. As we continue to build a sustainable economy, we must ensure every worker is paid equitably.”

SB 1183: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Under SB 1183, all children living in California between the ages of 0 and 5 can sign up to receive free books in both English and Spanish, through Dolly’s Imagination Library program, created by actor and singer Dolly Parton.

The celebrity launched the program in 1995, first distributing in Sevier County, Tennessee, where Parton grew up. The program quickly grew, with distribution in Canada in 2006, the United Kingdom in 2007, Australia in 2013 and Ireland in 2019. See more and sign up at imaginationlibrary.com.

SB 951: Paid Family Leave

This law increases paid family leave benefits. Under SB 951, workers making $60,000 a year or more will receive 70% of their regular pay for up to eight weeks while on family leave; workers making less than that will receive 90% of their pay, through the state’s family leave program.

AB 1949: Bereavement Leave

Under AB 1949, employers with five or more workers must provide up to five days of unpaid leave after the death of a close family member. This includes a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, parent-in-law, grandchild or domestic partner.

AB 1242: Abortion

Assemblymember Bauer-Khan’s bill prohibits California corporations and law enforcement from providing information to groups out-of-state about legal abortions received in California. Law enforcement officers also cannot knowingly arrest a person for helping with a lawful abortion done in California.

Lunar New Year, Juneteenth, Armenian Genocide Remembrance

Day

Beginning 2023, the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (April 24), Juneteenth (June 19) and Lunar New Year (begins Jan. 22, 2023) will be state holidays.

AB 2147:

Freedom to Walk Act

The state relaxed its jaywalking offenses; now, it is only illegal to cross a non-designated crossing area when “a reasonably careful person would realize there is an immediate danger of a collision.”

SB 1322: Oil Companies

Introduced by Senator Bill Allen, the law requires oil companies to report to the state’s Energy Resources Conservation and Development commission about how much gasoline it produces each month, and for the commission to post those numbers to its website.

“This month has been a wake-up call for all of us that later is too late to act on climate change. California isn’t waiting any more,” Governor Newsom said in September 2022, regarding a series of climate change laws. “Together with the Legislature, California is taking the

Some of California’s new laws tackle the pink tax, forbidding stores from charging more for two goods that are similar because they are marketed towards women.

most aggressive action on climate our nation has ever seen. We’re cleaning the air we breathe, holding the big polluters accountable, and ushering in a new era for clean energy. That’s climate action done the California Way – and we’re not only doubling down, we’re just getting started.”

AB 2963: Covid-19 Exposure Notifications

Employers must provide employees with Covid-19 exposure notifications through 2024.

SB 3: Minimum Wage

Under SB 3, passed in 2016, California’s minimum wage increases to $15.50.

City launches into recovery mode following January storms

BY EVELYN SPENCE

The city of Carpinteria and Santa Barbara County have launched into recovery mode following the early January storms, which brought debris right to Carpinteria’s beach doorstep, shaped the city’s berm into a cliff-like structure and significantly eroded the Carpinteria Creek.

Emergency repairs were ordered for the Carpinteria Creek on Saturday, amid concerns about damage done to the bank.

Olivia Uribe-Mutal, city public information officer, said Saturday that the bank was damaged during the Jan. 9-10 storm, and “grouted rip rap, rock and earthen bank material immediately upstream of the (Carpinteria Sanitary District wastewater treatment plant) was significantly eroded.”

Workers are placing 10,000 cubic yards of 2’-4’ diameter rock to help stabilize more than 250 feet of creek bank. Parking is prohibited along the 5000 block of Sixth Street during the bank stabilization.

Uribe-Mutal said last week that the treatment plan and other public infrastructure, which includes buildings and improvements along Palm Avenue and Sixth Street, are “at risk” due to the creek’s damage.

The Santa Barbara County Flood Control (SBCFC) also began clearing the city of Carpinteria’s debris basins, which includes the Santa Monica, Gobernador and Arroyo Pardeon basins.

“Maintaining the capacity of the debris basins is crucial for its main function of protecting Carpinteria from destructive debris flows from our foothills,” said Dave Durflinger, Carpinteria city manager. “On the coastal side of Carpinteria Valley, it is also important that collected sediments are transported to the shoreline, where the natural material buttresses our beaches from erosion and vulnerability to winter storm surges, swells and tidal events.”

SBCFC workers are currently trans-

porting rocks, gravel and sand from the basins to the Carpinteria City Beach at Ash Avenue to help clear the basins. Uribe-Mutal and Lael Wageneck, county of Santa Barbara public information officer, said Saturday that the debris from the basins would “naturally flow” to those areas without the basins in place; the basins prevent flooding and damage to buildings across the city.

“Flooding would spread without these important water channels, likely leading to an increased number of evacuations, damage to streets, homes and local infrastructure, and heightened risk to individual health and safety,” Uribe-Mutal said.

“The city believes that the most beneficial long-term debris basin sediment management program includes routine deposition of qualified mineral sediments on the shoreline that optimizes long-term cost-effectiveness, environmental benefits and public safety,” Matt Roberts, City of Carpinteria’s director of Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities, added in a press release last week.

In the Montecito and Carpinteria areas several road closures remain, including East Mountain Drive from Coyote Road to Cold Springs Road; East Mountain Drive from Cold Springs Road to Ashley Road; Bella Vista from Romero Canyon Ladera Lane and the bike path at Maria Ygnacio under Highway 101. The bridge at Padaro Lane also remains closed.

See all storm-related road closures at: countyofsb.org/3675/Storm-Related-Road-Closures/. The Carpinteria State Beach remained close through Wednesday; the Los Padres National Forest will close for 60 days due to storm damage.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also approved individual assistance for residents who received damage during the early January storms, the county announced Wednesday. Find out more at disasterassistance.gov or by calling (800) 621-3362.

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Debris filled Carpinteria’s coastline during the early January storms, sharply shaping the city’s berm.

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Workers began placing nearly 10,000 cubic yards of rock in the Carpinteria Creek on Sunday under emergency orders. The creek was eroded during the January storms.

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The storms knocked down signs and distorted Carpinteria’s beaches.

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The city of Carpinteria began clearing its debris basins, which were filled during the storms. Rocks, gravel and sand from the basins are being deposited at the beach near Ash Avenue for beach nourishment.

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The Carpinteria State Park Campground was filled with heavy debris and mud. Camping in the area was prohibited through Wednesday.

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Sunset hosts Austrian exchange student

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Sunset is currently co-hosting 15-year-old Rotary Youth Exchange student Anna Lucan from Vienna, Austria, as she spends her sophomore year of high school at Carpinteria High School.

Each of Carpinteria’s three rotary clubs will host Lucan for three months at a time during the academic year. In the month of June, Lucan will travel all over the country by train with other youth exchange students and chaperones, before she returns to Vienna at the end of the month.

“This is the first year that all three Carpinterian clubs have joined forces to cohost a student for the whole school year,” Lorraine McIntire wrote to CVN. “We are setting precedent for what we envision will continue in future years.”

SMART or PACT: outlining your 2023 goals

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MY WELLNESS NOW

VICKIE

What’s new at the harbor seal rookery?

When Onshore

CVN’s Seal Watch weekly report, written by Seal Watch volunteers, covers activities at the Harbor Seal Rookery. The group can be reached at carpsealwatch@ gmail.com or at (805) 684-2247. The rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and the Carpinteria State Beach.

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January is a time when people are looking for change in their life. More people tend to come into therapy and/ or coaching with me to figure out what goals they want to achieve and how they can do it. This week, we will focus on how to write those goals.

The “SMART” acronym has been around for a while and has several derivatives. The most common one seems to be: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timebound.

Specific: The more focused the goal, the more motivated you’ll be to accomplish it. Goals that are vague will make it difficult to know where to start. (This is the “What” and “Why” of your goal). Instead of “Get a job,” reframe. For example, “Get a job working in the movie industry.”

Measurable: How will you know you have attained the goal? When writing your goals, have some built-in markers. Then, you should be able to break it down into specific milestones along the way to track your progress. If you want to be “healthy,” what does healthy look like to you?

Attainable: Is it possible for you to achieve the goal, and do you see a path to get there? This area is particularly important with the motivation you’ll need. If you don’t have confidence in yourself, it will decrease the likelihood of making it very far in the goal.

Relevant: Realistic goals must be representative of a goal you’re willing to work on and are relevant to you. Where is this goal going to lead you? Use your gut to see if they fit in your life and values. What you hope to achieve must also be in balance with what you believe your reality to be.

Timebound: Your goals must have a sense of urgency by having the set milestones for each step along the way. Will those milestones be centered around the frequency, a deadline or some time trigger? Knowing when these steps need to be accomplished will help you stay on track and accountable.

Author Michael Hyatt added on two other letters to make it a “smarter” goal, both of which will tie into a future article on Motivation and Achieving Goals. These include:

(Purposeful, Actionable, Continuous, Trackable) which focuses more on the output rather than the outcome.

According to an article from the NSLS (“Meet PACT: The Goal Setting Technique You’ve Never Heard Of – NSLS”) “by focusing on output, some people have found that PACT goals allow them to track progress towards achieving a goal and creating new habits. The PACT technique works especially well for longterm, ambitious goals because they are focused on continuous growth.”

Purposeful: Goals related to your long-term life purpose. Rather than just being in the moment, this is about your passions and mission in life, which makes you more motivated.

Actionable: Don’t over plan; focus on what actions you can take today.

Continuous: Keep the actions simple and repeatable. Continuous goals are flexible, which allows you to reevaluate and change how you approach it once you have started it and learn more. Consistency is key. Goals need to be about continuous improvement rather than an achievement.

Trackable: This isn’t about measuring. It is more about if you did it or not.

Let’s say your goal is to grow your social media outreach to get more clients. A smart goal would be: “Get 60,000 new followers in six months.” Switch to the PACT mentality, framing as: “Post a 3–5-minute reel to my Instagram three days a week for the next six months on the topics of mindset, mental health or motivation.”

In the SMART version, the success is based on the numbers only; the PACT version centers more around purpose.

Natural history notes

Several research articles document the effects of disturbances on harbor seals. The results mirror Carpinteria observations. For example, one study at Punta Banda Estuary, Mexico, found that despite more frequent disturbances by passing vehicles, (as on the pier) the most severe consequences were from walkers scaring the seals.

Rain meant few people, although there were still 479 willing to brave the mud. Included were visitors from Canada, South Korea, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Delaware, Connecticut, Washington, Illinois, Virginia, Michigan, Ohio and New York.

One minor disturbance was caused by two bicyclists riding to the edge of the bluff. High surf kept the seals off the beach some days.

Seal Watch volunteers began shifts on Jan. 1 at the overlook daily and at the beach ends during low tides. Please consider honoring the Marine Mammal Protection Act and not walking the seal sanctuary beach all year. Do not bring dogs, bicycles or loud voices to view the seals. Harbor seals, when disturbed, may flee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers ask that dogs always remain outside the rope area.

Exciting: If it isn’t exciting, you’re not going to be inspired or very motivated. You have to have a captivating enough goal to help you stick to it when the obstacles come up.

Risky: At the same time, you want to have goals that feel realistic, but you also want to have goals that stretch and challenge you. If the goals are easy, you’re not having to put in much effort, and you won’t get that same feeling of satisfaction as you would with a riskier one.

This is a relatively clear and simple framework to define and manage your goals. The more focused a goal, the more likely it will be achieved. However, the system isn’t always good for long-term goals because it lacks flexibility. Also, most “smart” goals don’t have a sense of urgency or excitement. However, with Hyatt’s additional letters, perhaps the latter critique can be tended to.

Another system that has begun to become more popular is the PACT system

I would encourage you all to try out both and see what feels best. For shorter term goals, the SMART system makes the most sense. Long term goals would do best with the PACT system, as well goals centered around life purpose, mental health and relationships.

As always, reach out to me anytime at mywellnessnow@live.com.

Vickie Gonzalez has been licensed for almost 20 years as an LMFT and currently provides counseling, coaching and consulting services. Her private practice is currently online only. She specializes in private practice, including grief loss, addiction/codependency and anxiety disorders. She works with people around themes of identity and purpose as well, primarily with individuals and couples. Coaching services focus on collaborating with clients on setting and reaching their wellness goals, whether those goals are career, relational, financial or personal in nature. On a personal note, she has lived in Carpinteria all her life and became a therapist to give back to the community.

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For shorter term goals, the SMART system makes the most sense. Long term goals would do best with the PACT system, as well goals centered around life purpose, mental health and relationships.

From left, exchange student Anna Lucan, Diego Arce, Wade Nomura, Marvin Lujano, Kimberli Ocampo and Lorraine McIntire attended the Rose Parade Float in Pasadena on Dec. 26, 2022.

Newest school board member hopes to give back to Summerland community

Eric Bridgford elected in November 2022, began serving in December

BY JUN STARKEY

Carpinteria Unified School District’s newest district one trustee, Eric Bridgford, representing Summerland, is working to give back to the community that supported him and his family.

Bridgford sat down with CVN last week to discuss his family, his position and what he hopes to accomplish during his term. Bridgford and his family – his wife Kathryn and two sons, Leo and Augustus – have lived in Carpinteria for nearly 10 years, and although he doesn’t have the familial roots many others have in the area, he has steadily built himself up in his own Summerland community.

Born in Colorado, Bridgford attended the University of New Mexico and the Colorado School of Mines, earning a bachelor’s degree in Geology and a master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering. He worked for different corporations specializing in oil and gas before settling in Carpinteria in 2012 to work for Venoco as a reservoir engineer.

After Venoco went bankrupt in 2017, Bridgford and his family made the decision to stay in the coastal town. “We wanted to stay in the area, and I like working with my hands,” he said. Soon after leaving Venoco, he founded the Carpinteria Dory Company, which specializes in the building and repairing of small wooden boats.

Leaving Venoco turned out to be the best for his family, Bridgford said, now with more free time to play with his

two sons, and teach them how to ride bikes and sail boats. He and his family would spend this time making boating trips along the coast, or exploring local

Our Beautiful New Summerland School

waterways.

Once his boys were a bit older, with one enrolled at Summerland Elementary and the other at Santa Barbara Middle School, Bridgford said he wanted to give back to the community. His wife Kathryn, the assistant director at Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshop, steered him towards public education, which led him to seek the District One seat on the Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees.

“There’s this whole layer of people, working to keep the machine running… (the) school board is one of the places where that happens,” Bridgford said.

Campaigning was a challenge, he said, largely due to his lack of familial roots, or other ties many other candidates had with the community. “I didn’t know many other people… I mostly knew people through (Summerland) school.”

During the hour-long interview between CVN and Bridgford at Brass Bird Coffee, several Summerland parents approached him, asking him questions, making small talk or setting up playdates

with his two sons. This support from the Summerland community, he said, was crucial in his election to the district one seat on the school board.

“Summerland is my main focus,” he said, acknowledging that he also plans to visit other schools, and is working to build relationships throughout the district. “It’s exciting to be part of the process.”

Bridgford was officially sworn in at the board’s Dec. 13 meeting last month, and he said he’s been “getting his feet wet.” He completed a full day of training for incoming board members on Thursday, Jan. 12, and also participated in the Jan. 10 meeting, which was cut short due to an ongoing storm and historic level of rainfall.

The newly constructed Summerland Elementary School also opened on Thursday, Jan. 5, and Bridgford said he has already taken to his position as liaison for the board, with parents and teachers reporting to him with issues and concerns. “My job is to learn as much as I can,” he said.

Saturday, January 28th at 2:OO p.m. Thank you Carpinteria and Summerland communities for Supporting CUSD Measure U projects!

¡Por favor únase a nosotros para celebrar la apertura de nuestra hermosa nueva escuela primaria Summerland! El Sábado, 28 de Enero a las 2:OO p.m. ¡Gracias a las comunidades de Carpinteria y Summerland por apoyar los proyectos de la Medida U de CUSD!

135 Valencia Road, Summerland, CA 93O67

Nuestra Nueva Hermosa Escuela Primaria Summerland

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Eric Bridgford, right, was sworn into the district one seat on the Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees in December. He and his family, which includes his wife Kathryn and his two sons, Leo and Augustus, live in Summerland.

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first day back at campus.

Summerland Elementary School opens its doors again

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

The newly constructed Summerland Elementary School opened its doors to students on Thursday, Jan. 5 for the first official day of class, after nearly two years of construction.

Summerland Elementary went under construction in 2021 to replace the four portable classrooms with on-site classrooms, an office, a playground, library and multi-purpose room, using funds from the Measure U general obligation bond. Students in Summerland relocated to Carpinteria Main School for the 2021-22 school year.

The school welcomed all 51 of its students, and eight staff members, back to the campus on Thursday, and students enjoyed the day exploring the new grounds, including a basketball court with a full view of the ocean and hillside. Some students also ate ice-cream alongside Dr. Shannon Colson, the teacher in charge and de-facto principal of the school.

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Shannon Colson enjoys an ice cream party on the

The main office for the newly constructed Summerland Elementary School opened on Jan. 5.

From left, Render Gonzalez, Zia Ma and Antonia Pozzebo explore the new Summerland Elementary School campus.

Summerland Elementary School Office Coordinator Terri Hall stands beneath a photo of the original mural, now placed in the new main office.

Elementary School students line the newly constructed playground equipment at the elementary school.

and first grade students in Christina Villa’s class play on their first day back at the new Summerland Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 5.

Capturing the aftermath

PHOTOS BY EDWIN RODRIGUEZ JR.

Photographer Edwin Rodriguez Jr. grabbed some overhead shots of Carpinteria post-storm with his drone, capturing the aftermath of the January storms in Carpinteria: A boat stuck on shore, children climbing on the city’s sharply angled berm – despite warnings from city officials to avoid the berm – and debris littered along the shoreline. Carpinteria came out the other end of the early January storms with minimal damage, the city’s public information officer Olivia Uribe-Mutal said last week, and city workers began this week by reinforcing the Carpinteria Creek and clearing out its basins.

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Frisch directs, co-writes Santa Barbara play

Carpinteria resident Peter Frisch’s play, “The Patient,” co-written by Shay Munroe, will premiere at the Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara on Jan. 19. Frisch will also direct the play.

The story of “The Patient” follows Anna Hughes, a successful New York actress in her 30s who is grappling with the possible loss of her sanity. During her month–long breakdown, she suffers from a case of dissociative identity disorder. Her husband, therapist and mother play important roles as she struggles with what is real, and what is fiction, sprinkled with moments of comedy and deep sentiment.

Frisch, who now resides in Carpinteria, has directed 160 productions in the New York and regional theatre, was Head of Drama at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and has been on the conservatory faculties at Carnegie, The Juilliard School, Harvard and Boston universities.

“The Patient” will run from Jan. 19 to Jan. 22 at the Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Barbara. For tickets visit centerstagetheater.org.

“Rincon” exhibit reception to be held Saturday at arts center

Local artists are spotlighted in the “Rincon” exhibit, a juried art show held in conjunction with the Rincon Classic surf contest, with works depicting the Rincon Point coastline. The show runs in the Charles Lo Bue Gallery of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center from Jan. 13 to Feb. 26.

A reception will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 4–6 p.m. The gallery’s regular hours are Thursday through Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m.

Murphy self-publishes book of observations, musings

Local resident Debbie Murphy has published a short collection of musings entitled “Crowing,” which she describes as a “personal narrative” as she details moments from her life.

Her book is composed of 78 pages of short stories or poems featuring moments throughout Murphy’s life that she felt “compelled to document,” as she puts, such as noticing a particular tree on the beach, or an older woman at a Montecito bank wearing cowboy boots. The title of her book refers to several stories or poems surrounding the crows that eat seeds on her deck.

“It happens so quickly,” she said. “A story unfolds in my brain, and I feel like ‘I have to record this now.’”

Murphy has been jotting down this story for at least thirty years, but did not consider publishing until encouraged by her son, who also organized the order of her works. She then attended a “How to Publish Your Manuscript” workshop at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, which culminated in her self-publishing her books through Amazon in November of last year.

“I had what I needed and I knew where I was going,” Murphy said. “It was easy, I just did it for me.”

Murphy’s book is now available on Amazon.

Lunar New Year celebration to be held at arts center

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, in collaboration with Artesania para la Familia, will host the Lunar New celebration after a two year hiatus on Saturday, Jan.

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“Low Tide – High Hopes” photo by Ted Rhodes

Carpinterian Debbie Murphy’s new book, “Crowing,” is now available on Amazon.

Carpinterian Peter Frisch has co-written the play “The Patient,” which will premiere at Center Stage Theater on Jan. 19.

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event will include free entertainment from Ojai O’Daiko, children’s crafts, as well as refreshments from Uncle Chen Restaurant. The event is sponsored by Montecito Bank & Trust, The Friends of the Carpinteria Library and Uncle Chen Restaurant.

Lunar New Year celebration will be held at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. The center is located at 865 Linden Ave.

Getting out of bed, one step at a time

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AMY OROZCO

Dear Amy O, Things were bad enough, and then the rain started. I’m finding it even more difficult to get out of bed now. How do I make it all go away?

Signed, You’ll Find Me Under My Pillow

Dear You’ll Find Me Under My Pillow, I’m sorry things are so bad. I really am. That kind of paralysis on a daily basis is no way to live, which I know you know, because you reached out. And that, my friend, is a good thing.

I can’t tell you how to make it all go away. No one can. Icks and yucks are part of life, like rain is part of the weather. I can tell you things can be better, and we all deserve better. You already are in motion – you have recognized your situation and asked for help. What’s next?

Consider your options. That’s what. Some include: Extending one leg from

I can tell you things can be better, and we all deserve better. You already are in motion – you have recognized your situation and asked for help. What’s next?

your bed and putting a foot on the floor followed by the other, resolved to take a shower today; returning the phone call from a worried friend; contacting your primary care physician for a referral to a mental health profession; or calling 211 for a list of health, human and social services organizations. Perhaps you’re better suited to self-help books or reading inspirational passages. Maybe it’s all of the above and then some. You’ll find your path. First you need to put one foot on the floor and then the other. Repeat. Because I’ve been told on more than one occasion, I know my dogged optimism can be annoying. Even to myself. To be sure, the dark claims each of us some time or another. Some more often than others. Thankfully, societally speaking, the status of shame surrounding mental health issues is lifting. Help is available, and I, for one, have had great success utilizing the services of a mental health professional. I hope you

do, too. It’s not a quick fix, but so worth the investment in one’s well-being.

Dear Amy O,

Recently a miffed friend asked why I didn’t call her back. I didn’t realize she had called, as she didn’t leave a voicemail. I don’t check my “Recents” call section as a rule. I do check voicemail and I do return calls. Do I need to check and return “Recents” calls?

Signed, My Ringtone is Annoyed

Dear My Ringtone is Annoyed, Do you want to call said friend back? A rhetorical question, but something to think about, nonetheless. Unless you and friend have a special arrangement along the lines of you check your Recents in order to call her back or you are a mind reader, I’d say “no” a return call to a Recent-but-no-voicemail isn’t necessary. I say this as someone whose

first name begins with A – ergo, a receiver of a high number of pocket dial calls. (Really, I call them “butt dials” and so do most of the people who send an apology text, “Sorry, butt dial,” immediately following the pocket dial).

I find it odd that someone would expect a callback without giving any reason for the purpose of the call. It’s insulting, a clear message that the caller considers her time more valuable than the receiver’s time. Not only that, but it is also inefficient. Who has time for a rousing game of phone tag? Generally speaking, I think it fair to expect people to communicate, clearly and concisely about what they want.

Could there be a reason your friend doesn’t leave voicemails? Is your outgoing message laboriously long? (And why can’t we bypass that outgoing message? Talk about inefficiency). Is it hard on the ears? If so, fix it. And even if so, it doesn’t excuse your friend from expecting a callback from a “Recents” call. You’re not a mind reader.

Former CVN editor Amy Marie Orozco loves living in Carpinteria, including all the sometime socially sticky situations happening in our seaside setting. Along with giving advice (only when asked), Amy O also edits Cannabis by the Sea Magazine. Have a question for her? Email it to news@ coastalview.com.

Avenue An unknown suspect hit the reporting party’s parked vehicle over the weekend.

1103 hrs / Narcotics Violations / 5000 block Carpinteria Avenue

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for displaying false tabs. During the investigation, the driver and single occupant was found in possession of five individually packaged baggies of methamphetamine with a total weight of 16 grams. The driver stated the baggies were gifted to him and that he only used methamphetamine twice a week. Based on the amount/packaging of methamphetamine, and the driver’s inconsistent statements of use methamphetamine, he was arrested.

1122 hrs / Resisting Arrest / Linden Avenue and Sandyland Road

Deputies responded to a report of a male subject drinking alcohol while parked and revving his engine. Upon arrival, the vehicle fled the scene and was later found parked and unoccupied in the area of Seventh Street and Ash Street. The driver, later identified, was observed on foot in the area but continued to flee as deputies tried to contact him. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate him. The incident was documented and forwarded to district attorney for charges.

0040 hrs / Incident / Calle Culebra

Deputies responded to the above location because the female reporting party stated she was awoken by something and observed a male staring at her through

her bedroom window. The reporting party described the male as wearing a hoodie and possibly had something covering his face. The reporting party stated she screamed, but the subject did not move or react to the screams. The reporting party then ran out of her room to her roommates; they turned on all the lights and called 911. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate any subjects or any evidence of someone being there. A patrol will conduct follow-up.

0314 hrs / Incident / Banner Avenue

Deputies responded with fire and medics for a subject yelling that he had fallen and was stuck in the mud. When resources arrived on scene, the male was located. The male was extremely intoxicated, and medics transported him to the hospital. Deputies will investigate further to see if this male was possibly associated with the call from above.

not found. A report was taken.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 2347 hrs / Alcohol/Drugs / Star Pine Road

The reporting party called and asked CARES to respond and evaluate a local transient she allowed to sleep on her porch. The reporting party stated the man threatened her and threatened to harm himself. Once deputies contacted the reporting party, she was not forthcoming with information, so the deputies left the scene. Shortly after leaving the scene, the reporting party called back, and stated the man threated to slit her throat earlier that night. The reporting party did not desire prosecution for the alleged threat, and she stated she wanted the man to receive an evaluation. Deputies said both had been drinking and were possibly under the influence of controlled substances. The man was arrested.

male sleeping in their vehicle. The male smelled of alcohol and was confused. The victim walked the male off the property. The victim called the Sheriff’s Office after they noticed a cell phone missing from the vehicle. The victim provided a picture of the suspect. The male has not been identified.

1406 hrs / Narcotics / 1000 block Casitas

Pass Road

A passerby saw a female smoking in a vehicle. When deputies arrived, they found a woman in the back seat with narcotic paraphernalia in plain view. The woman was also found to have an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for her arrest. A white powdery substance believed to be Fentanyl was found in the woman’s backpack and another small baggie was found in a black jacket belonging to the registered owner of the vehicle. Both were arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

1445 hrs / Burglary / El Carro Lane

Monday,

Jan. 9 2317 hrs / Traffic Incident / Concha Loma Drive

A parked vehicle was struck by a driver operating an RV. A search for the suspect vehicle was conducted, but it was

Thursday, Jan. 12

1029 hrs / Outer Agency Assist / Andrea Street

Deputies responded to an outer agency response of a male subject unconscious and unresponsive inside the residence. It was later determined the subject was overdosing and Narcan was deployed. A cup with burnt foil and narcotics were found on scene.

1253 hrs / Incident / 5700 block Carpinteria Avenue

The reporting party reported that a check he wrote to a local auto shop in 2021 was tampered with before being cashed. An unknown subject changed the year from 2021 to 2022 and cashed the check. The reporting party did not want to prosecute for the tampered check.

Friday, Jan. 13

1025 hrs / Burglary / Eighth Street

The victim found an unidentified

Victim left her residence at 1420 hours to pick up her daughter from school. When husband arrived home approximately 1440 hours, he noticed the interior of the house was ransacked and several cabinet and dresser doors were open. He also noticed his wife’s jewelry box open and laid across their bed, empty. The lock box safe was on the ground outside the closet where it was normally kept. The break in took place in a 20-minute window and it is unknown exactly what was stolen. Case pending.

2126 hrs / Narcotics / 800 block Linden Avenue

Deputies were on foot patrol when they observed a woman walk by them, claiming not to have stolen anything. Moments later a local store called to report a theft by the woman. The woman refused to stop, and deputies followed her on foot until a deputy blocked her path and she finally sat down. Meth and a meth pipe were located on her person, and a citizen’s arrest was signed for shoplifting.

0040 hrs / Prowling / Fifth Street

The reporting party said a person seen on his Ring camera was casing the area and looking into cars. The man was detained by arriving deputies. A citizen’s arrest was obtained for prowling.

Saturday, Jan. 14

0736 hrs / Warrant / 2200 block

Lillie Avenue

Deputies responded for the report of a transient disturbing the area. The man was located nearby and found to have a felony warrant. He was arrested and booked.

“The Sandlot” draws a young crowd to the Alcazar

BY ROBIN KARLSSON

PHOTOS

From left, Brianna Adam and Hedy Nystrom get Tommy Wiser signed up for CVLL.

Aiden Staal, right, shares his popcorn with his dad Anthony while signing up for Carpinteria Valley Little League.

From left, Aja Forner and her crew of kids Harper Clark, Haven Forner, Ryder Forner, Crosby Bass, Marin Bass and Dax Clark grabbed snacks before the rainy Sunday afternoon movie.

Carpinteria Valley Little League board members, from left, Jamie Cardenas, Lori Bowles, Hedy Nystrom, Evan Rowbottom, Sara Boardman and Gigi Van Zanten opened up in-person registration for the league on Sunday.

The Carpinteria Valley Little League opened up in-person registration for its league on Sunday at the Alcazar Theatre, offering a free screening of “The Sandlot” to all registered 2023 baseball players. The theater saw a full house on the rainy Sunday afternoon, with players ready to watch the classic 1993 film that follows a group of young baseball players in the summer of 1962.

The Carpinteria Valley Little League threw out swag to the packed theater before the movie began.

Public Notices

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated

6250 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93013 February 7th at 10AM

Ellen Owen : Chair, Couch, Table, Bags, Boxes, Totes, Desk, Shelves, Lamps, House Decor, Fan, Luggage.

Jean-Paul Garcia : Boxes, Totes, Bags, Personal Documents, Cooler.

Erik Betancourt : TV Mount, Chair, Couch, Dresser.

Barbara McKeon : Bags, Boxes, Files, Personal Papers, Suitcases, Wicker Baskets.

Lila Azita Saremi : Six Chairs, Couch, Dresser, Mattress, Table, Art, Paddles, Blow-up Raft, Bags, Pillow, Rug.

Linda Mac Neil : DVD/VCR, Books, 75 Boxes, Files, Personal Papers.

Tamra Stewart : Bags, Boxes, Clothes, Personal Papers, Photographs, Totes, Chair, Hampers.

Adam Cordero : Musical Equipment, Luggage, Deep Sea Fishing Equipment, Ammo Box.

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

Publish: January 19, 26, 2023

1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children;

3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

VENTURA SUPERIOR COURT 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVENUE VENTURA, CA 93009

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1100 ANACAPA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-1107

The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are:

CRUZ DIAZ SANCHZ 2541 MODOC RD. APT. 29 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105 805-453-2483 Date: NOV. 17, 2022

Filed by Yuliana Razo, Deputy Clerk, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer. Publish: Dec. 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as CARPINTERIA EYE CARE CENTER OF OPTOMETRY at 1013 CASITAS PASS ROAD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013. Full name of registrant(s): STEVEN M KLEEN OPTOMETRIC CORP at (1) 640 MAYRUM ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111 (2) 2745 MOLIERE CT. HENDERSON, NV 89044. This business is conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP This statement was filed with the County 12/23/2022. The registrant began transacting business on 11/01/2018.

an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 01/05/2023. The registrant began transacting business on 12/31/22. Signed: MICHAEL S. GALLAGHER In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000027.

Publish: January 12, 19, 26, Feb, 2, 2023

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22CV04473

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner:ROEL SANDOVAL ZAVALIA and ELENA BENITEZ CALDERON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: VALERIA SANDOVAL Proposed name: VALERIA SANDOVAL BENITEZ

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

NOTICE OF HEARING FEBRUARY 10 2023 at 10:00 am, Dept: 4, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 12/23/2022 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 12/23/2022. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: EVA SOTO You have been sued.

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.

Petitioner’s name is: JULIAN LOPEZ CHAIDEZ

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from

The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are:

JULIAN LOPEZ CHAIDEZ 125 GRANDE VISTA ST OAK VIEW, CA 93022 805-861-7205 Date: AUGUST 09, 2022

Filed by BECKY SUELTER, Deputy Clerk, for BRENDA L. McCORMICK, Executive Officer.

Publish: Dec. 29, 2022, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 2023

SUMMONS (Family Law) CASE NUMBER 22FL02307

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: MARIO RAMIREZ

You have been sued.

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from

1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children;

3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

Signed: STEVEN M KLEEN, 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) FBN2022-0003104.

Publish: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as (1) JAZN MUZIC STUDIO (2) MARIACHI LAS OLAS (3) MARIACHI LAS OLAS DE SB (3) MARIACHI LAS OLAS DE SANTA BARBARA at 7121 DEL NORTE DRIVE, GOLETA, CA 93117. Full name of registrant(s): JUAN A ZARAGOZA at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE.. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 12/28/2022. The registrant began transacting business on 11/15/2021. Signed: JUAN A ZARAGOZA, 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) FBN2022-0003121.

Publish: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as FISH WINDOW CLEANING at 933 CASTILLO ST., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): RF VENTURES, INC at 831 WELDON RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109. This business is conducted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County 01/03/2023. The registrant began transacting business on Sept. 19, 2016. Signed: PAMELA RUBIN, 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) FBN2023-0000009.

Publish: January 12, 19, 26, Feb, 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as SMILING PITBULL INDUSTRIES at 608 WEST ISLAY, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-4004

Full name of registrant(s): MICHAEL S. GALLAGHER at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE.. This business is conducted by

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as CELLAXS PHONE REPAIR at 371 TOWN CENTER E, STE K06, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454. Mailing address: 178 S OXFORD AVE APT 309, LOS ANGELES, CA 93454. Full name of registrant(s): AS WIRELESS LLC at OXFORD AVE APT 309, LOS ANGELES, CA 93454.. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Conpany. This statement was filed with the County 01/05/2023. The registrant began transacting business on May 4, 2017. Signed: ANIRBAN SAHA, CEO. In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2023-0000032. Publish: January 12, 19, 26, Feb, 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as KB BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES at 5078 PARKWOOD PL., SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111. Full name of registrant(s): KENNETH D. BATISTE at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE.. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 12/22/2022. The registrant began transacting business on 08/19/2015. Signed: KENNETH BATISTE, 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) FBN2022-0003088.

Publish: January 12, 19, 26, Feb, 2, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as THE GUARDIAN CPA at 1408 OLIVE ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): JOHN F. DUSTON at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE.. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County 12/19/2022. The registrant began transacting business on 09/15/22.

Signed: JOHN DUSTON, 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) FBN2022-0003063. Publish: January 19, 26, Feb, 2, 9, 2023

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SUMMONS (Family Law) CASE NUMBER 22FL00061

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: ANITA LAGARA MEJIA You have been sued.

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.

Petitioner’s name is: LEONARDO REA ANGUIANO

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from

1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children;

3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT 1100 ANACAPA STREET SANTA BARBARA, CA 93121-1107

The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are:

LEONARDO REA ANGUIANO 1548 W. VALERIO ST. SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 805-696-5997

Date: 1-18-2022

Filed by Jazmin Pastami, Deputy Clerk, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.

Publish: January 19, 26, Feb, 2, 9, 2023

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IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MA. HERLINDA ROMO VILLALPANDO

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE NO. 22CV04846

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MA. HERLINDA ROMO VILLALPANDO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: MA. HERLINDA ROMO VILLALPANDO

Proposed name: MARIA ROMO JOYCE

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

NOTICE OF HEARING FEBRUARY 15 2023 at 10:00 am, Dept: 3, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107 Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. A copy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria-Summerland Coastal View a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. Dated 12/28/2022 by Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court.

FILED BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara on 12/28/2022. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Chavez, Terri, Deputy Clerk.

Publish: January 19, 26, Feb. 1, 8, 2023

Petitioner’s name is: CRUZ DIAZ SANCHEZ

Warriors water polo wins three games in three days

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

It’s the heart of the winter sports season, with students back from their holiday breaks and teams scrambling for a spot in the playoffs, and the Carpinteria girls water polo squad had an especially busy week with five matches in three days. But the Warriors were able to come out with three wins and an unblemished 2-0 Citrus Coast League record heading into the final stretch of the season.

The busy week started with a Thursday home game against league rival Santa Paula, which was the Warriors’ second Citrus Coast League game of the year after defeating Nordhoff 5-3 in early December.

Carpinteria continued its Citrus Coast League domination with a defensive show at Carpinteria Community Pool, holding the visiting Cardinals to just one goal in a 15-1 victory. At least seven Warriors scored in the win.

The Warriors started slow in the first quarter, but eventually took advantage of their strong defense to convert on transition opportunities to score. Star sophomore Giulia Piccoletti finished with six goals, while Lilli Nemetz scored three and Taylor Classen had two. Kate Isaac, Francis Bennett, Monica Delgado and Devyn Clayton each added another goal in the victory, and goalie Erin Otsuki finished with nine blocks and four assists.

With the win, Carpinteria is now 2-0 in the Citrus Coast League. The Warriors have two more league matches this season, including a rematch at Santa Paula on Jan. 30.

After beating Santa Paula, the Warriors had little time to prepare for a big tournament hosted by Oxnard over Friday and Saturday, which started with two tough matchups against higherdivision opponents Ventura (ranked #2 in CIF-SS Division 2) and Newbury Park.

In both games Carpinteria showed a strong defensive effort but struggled to get going on the offensive side, losing to Ventura (10-1) and Newbury Park (6-1) and finishing the day 0-2.

Otsuki blocked 23 shots in the two games.

The next day, the Warriors returned to Oxnard determined to recover from the two losses on Friday – and most importantly, Carpinteria would find the missing piece to its offensive woes that saw only two goals in the two previous games.

“That piece is named Giulia Piccoletti,” said Carpinteria coach Jon Otsuki.

On Saturday, the sophomore standout scored nine of the Warriors' 15 goals in back-to-back wins against Malibu (8-3) and Thousand Oaks (7-4).

Against Malibu, Piccoletti scored five goals, including three in the first quarter that helped the Warriors build a 6-2 lead going into halftime. Otsuki blocked 12 shots in the net and set up three goals in the first game; Nemetz added a pair of goals and Isaac added a solo goal in the 8-3 win over the Sharks.

The final match of the day was a rematch against Thousand Oaks. Carpinteria was able to defeat the Lancers 10-7 in the previous matchup in mid-December, and this matchup was just as competitive with both teams heading into the fourth quarter tied 4-4.

In the third quarter, Piccoletti suffered an inadvertent elbow to the mouth and had to be taken out of the game, but the sophomore returned in the fourth quarter to take over with three straight goals to clinch the win for the Warriors, 7-4.

Adding to Piccoletti’s four goals was Bennett with two goals and Classen with one goal. Otsuki had 13 blocks and two assists in the win.

Carpinteria is now 10-6 overall and 2-0 in league play heading into next week’s matchup at Channel Islands on Thursday, Jan. 19.

JON OTSUKI

Carpinteria’s Taylor Classen scored a pair of goals in the win over Santa Paula.

RIGHT, Erin Otsuki has proved to be a brick wall in front of the net for the Warriors.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Carpinteria’s Sophie Mora named SBART Athlete of the Week

Carpinteria girls soccer is on a roll with back-to-back wins, most recently defeating Citrus Coast League opponents Malibu (5-1) and Nordhoff (4-0) led by some great play from senior Sophie Mora, who earned recognition as one of Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table‘s Athletes of the Week.

The Warriors’ strong week started with a road trip to Malibu, and Carpinteria got on the scoreboard in the 16th minute when a shot from senior forward Ashley Verduzco deflected off the post and was hit by a Malibu defender for an own goal.

Later in the first half, Mora served a great assist for freshman Evelyn Lara, who finished with a quick shot past the goalkeeper for a 2-0 Carpinteria lead.

Verduzco added another goal in the 56th minute to give the Warriors a 3-0 lead, then Malibu responded quickly with a penalty kick in the 58th minute.

Then Mora took over the game, scoring two goals in three minutes. First, she fired a long-distance shot that floated over the outstretched arms of the goalkeeper in the 61st minute, then she followed with the game’s final goal in the 64th minute when she carried a free kick just over the wall of Malibu defenders into the far post for a 5-1 lead.

The next day, Carpinteria faced Nordhoff and finished with a convincing 4-0 shutout.

Carpinteria coach Freddy Martinez said he was happy with the Warriors’ performance this week, despite the team not being able to practice much due to the recent storm.

Carpinteria is now 5-5-1 overall, and 3-2 in league play heading into this week’s matches against Channel Islands and Hueneme.

Carpinteria boys hoops’ losing streak continues

The Warriors boys basketball squad has had a tough run since the holidays. Since Christmas, Carpinteria has lost six in a row, most recently dropping two league games last week against Malibu (59-44) and Nordhoff (59-46).

Against Malibu, sophomore Sawyer Kelly was a bright spot for the Warriors, leading the team with 17 points. Sophomore Sebastian Campuzano and senior Kainoa Glasgow both scored 10 points in the loss.

Nordhoff routed the Warriors 60-19 when the two teams met in their previous matchup one week earlier, and while the Warriors were able to fare a lot better this time around on the offensive side, the Rangers were still able to come out on top 59-46.

Glasgow led the Warriors in scoring with 17 points in the loss against Nordhoff. Campuzano scored nine; sophomore Carlo Suarez scored eight and senior Rodolfo Jimenez finished with seven points.

Carpinteria is now 3-16 overall and 1-6 in the Citrus Coast League, with games this week against Channel Islands and Hueneme.

Warriors girls basketball suffers league loss to Nordhoff

After picking up a league win against Fillmore, Carpinteria girls basketball was looking to build on that momentum heading into this week’s matchup against Nordhoff.

The Warriors lost 57-50 when the two teams met earlier this season, but this time around Carpinteria was looking good in the first half, building up a 16-9 lead after the first quarter led by freshman Jamaica Cook with 10 points in the period.

Nordhoff cut into the lead in the second quarter, but the Warriors held on to a 2926 lead going into halftime, with Cook scoring 15 of the team’s first-half points and snagging several rebounds on key possessions.

In the second half, however, Carpinteria struggled to get the ball in the basket, only scoring four points in the third quarter and falling behind 39-33 heading into the final period. The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth battle, but Nordhoff was able to hold on to its lead for a 51-42 win.

Cook led the Warriors with 17 points and 12 rebounds, followed by freshman Charlotte Cooney with 12 points and senior Amarisse Camargo with 11 points and 15 rebounds in the loss.

“We will get better at sustaining our high level of execution and learn to finish out games,” said Carpinteria coach Henry Gonzales. “Though we are disappointed with the outcome, we will continue to improve and strive for a playoff spot.”

Carpinteria is now 8-9 overall, and 2-3 in league play heading into this week’s matchups against Channel Islands and Hueneme.

Cate Rams Roundup

This week in Cate Rams action, the boys basketball team dropped two in a row before recovering with its second Tri-Valley League win of the year over Santa Clara; boys soccer also picked up a big overtime win over St. Bonaventure.

Boys basketball dropped back-to-back games against high-scoring Viewpoint (7845) and St. Bonaventure (74-59).

Viewpoint proved to be a lights-out shooting team, with four out of their five starters able to shoot the ball, and Cate could not keep up on offense.

But against St. Bonaventure, the Rams played a hard-nosed game on defense, at one point bringing the game within six points with just three minutes to go. Cate could not get the shots to fall towards the end, and the Seraphs slipped away with the 74-59 win.

“Extremely proud of our guys for competing and making Bonnie work for all of it,” said Cate coach Andrew Gil. “We beat ourselves and it stings… The story of the night was the lid on the rim. I was extremely pleased with our shot selection, we just didn’t make enough.”

Despite the loss, the game served as the return for star senior Babacar Pouye, who has been out several weeks with an ankle injury. Pouye finished with a double-double, scoring 11 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

On Monday, Cate returned home to host Santa Clara for a Tri-Valley League matchup. Cate jumped out to an early lead, and the Rams went into halftime up 34-21.

Cate outscored Santa Clara in three out of four quarters, and the Rams held on for a 59-50 win. It was the second time Cate beat Santa Clara this season.

Pouye led the team with 17 points, and Gil said he was “getting his stamina back and creating great shots for his teammates.” The Rams had a balanced scoring attack, with six players scoring at least five points in the win.

Cate is now 7-6 overall, and 2-2 in the Tri-Valley League.

Boys soccer had to reschedule its game due to the recent storm flooding the field at Cate School, and the Rams ended up hosting St. Bonaventure under the lights at San Marcos High School instead.

Cate took the lead 1-0 in the first half when center back Samuel Anum poked a loose ball into the net in the 25th minute, and it looked like the Rams would hold on until St. Bonaventure sent a long ball into the box and tied the game one minute before the final whistle.

In overtime, Cate sophomore Max Moore gave the Rams a 2-1 lead in the 81st minute, and freshman Suhuyini Abdul Nafeo sealed the deal with another goal just two minutes later to give Cate the 3-1 win.

“We did an excellent job of possessing, passing, and defending but we still need to learn balance and consistency,” said Cate coach Jorge Reynoso. “We have a very young team that has lots of individual talent and we are still in the process of learning to play as a team. I’m very proud of how these young men responded after the opponents tied the match. We are getting positive end results, but we still have a lot of work to do."

Freshman Evelyn Lara (23) tries to dribble past a Nordhoff defender

Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Athlete of the Week Sophia Mora (5) scored two goals in three minutes in the Warriors’ win over Malibu.

Warriors boys soccer battles muddy conditions

Carpinteria boys soccer fought through muddy and wet conditions this week, and the Warriors were able to come away with a league win with a shutout over Malibu before dropping a game to Nordhoff a day later.

Against Malibu, it was a back-and-forth battle for possession on a field that was soaked with mud from the heavy rainfall earlier in the week. Carpinteria put pressure on Malibu by creating shots, but nothing hit the back of the net and the teams went into the half scoreless.

Five minutes into the second half, Carpinteria’s Raul Reyes slipped a pass to Angel Zepeda, who finished with the game’s first goal.

Malibu fought for an equalizing goal, but the Warriors’ defense held tough through the second half.

“Our defense was great tonight,” said Carpinteria coach Gerry Rodriguez. “They fought every minute of the game.”

Carpinteria sealed the game when Ricardo Rodriguez set up Ulises Segura on the left side for a low shot past the keeper for a 2-0 win.

“I felt like this was a great win for us to help the boys get motivated for our next games,” Rodriguez said. “After a couple losses on the road last week, the boys fought hard today and got a well-deserved win.”

The next day, the Warriors faced Nordhoff for a league matchup, but the Rangers were too much for Carpinteria and took the win 3-1. With the loss, Carpinteria is now 3-5 overall, and 2-4 in league play heading into this week’s games against Channel Islands and Santa Paula.

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ON DECK

Thursday, January 19

Carpinteria Girls Water Polo at Channel Islands, 5:15 p.m. Carpinteria Girls Basketball at Hueneme, 7 p.m.

Friday, January 20

*Carpinteria Boys Soccer vs Hueneme, 6 p.m. Carpinteria Girls Soccer at Hueneme, 6 p.m. Carpinteria Boys Basketball at Hueneme, 7 p.m.

*Denotes Home Game

Ulises Segura (11) looks for open space.

Warriors goalie Alex Silva held on for the shutout victory over Malibu.

Carpinteria’s Raul Reyes (7) fires a shot against Malibu.

Friday night launch brings Rincon Classic into reach

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Ojai artist Kim Smith paints the drummer in action.

Spencer the Gardner

The 2023 Rincon Classic is now within reach with the kick-off party held at Rincon Brewery in Carpinteria last Friday. Locals up and down the coast readied themselves for the famed surfing contest as the musical stylings of Spencer the Gardner took over the brewery from 6–9 p.m.; copies of historical book “Rincon Point” by Vincent Burns and Stephen Bates – along with the authors themselves – also made the rounds between raffles, videos and guest speakers. Stay updated about the contest at rinconclassic.com.

Axel Nordholm outperformed his peers in the push-up contest, taking home the winning Rincon Classic hat.

Surf Happens held a push-up contest; the prize was a Rincon Classic hat.

Chris Keet, left, raffles off Rincon Classic and Surf Happens swag.

From left, “Rincon Point” authors and CVN columnists Stephen Bates and Vincent Burns debut their recently-released book, which tells the history of Rincon Point.

OCT. 6 -12 JAN 19 - 25

IN CARPINTERIA THIS WEEK

SATURDAY, JAN 21

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER: RINCON EXHIBIT

The Rincon exhibit, featuring several local artists and photographers depicting the Rincon Point coastline, will hold its reception on Saturday, Jan. 21. The reception will include a performance from The Wrinkled Teenagers band, with special guests Matt Moore and Jeff Keough. The event will be held in the Koch Courtyard, and the exhibit will be in the Charles Lo Bue Gallery. 865 Linden Ave. Saturday, Jan. 21. 3 p.m.

CARPINTERIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY: “GOING VIRAL: SHARING HOW YOU SEE THE WORLD”

The Carpinteria Community Library will offer a one-day writing course titled “Going Viral: Sharing How You See the World,” which teaches 13-to-18-year-old students how to write a best-selling blog, news article or podcast. The class will be led by local writers Amy Marie Orozco and Lisa Osborn. 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Saturday, Jan. 18. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ONGOING EVENTS

MONDAYS

Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., carpinterialibrary.org. Mondays, 10–10:30 a.m.

Mah Jongg Madness Silver Sands Mobile Home Park, 349 Ash Ave. Contact Roz at (805) 729-1310 for more details. Mondays, 1–4 p.m.

Mind Games Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Mondays, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

TUESDAYS

Carpinteria Improv The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. $10 at the door. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m.

Carpinteria Writers’ Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – noon

WEDNESDAYS

Knitting Group. Veterans’ Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. Call (805) 8864382 for more information. Wednesdays, 1–3 p.m.

Good News Club Meeting Canalino Elementary School Library, 1480 Linden Ave. Permission slips available at cefsantabarbara.org/locations/. Wednesdays, 1–2:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS

Carpinteria Community Library chess club For school-aged players and beginners. carpinterialibrary.org. Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Thursdays, 3–4 p.m.

FRIDAYS

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon.

Peace Vigil on the corner of Linden and Carpinteria Avenues. No fees or requirements. Signs welcome. Fridays, 5–6 p.m.

SATURDAYS

Docent Tours of the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Meet on the corner of Sandyland and Ash avenues. Call (805) 886-4382 for more information. Saturdays, 10 a.m.

HOMEWORK HELP

HelpNow online tutoring and homework help . Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

All CUSD students

Keeping the beach clean

Carpinterian Susie Anderson and her husband picked up some debris off the beach near Palm Avenue over the weekend following the January storms. The trash pictured, only part of the group’s haul, was collected over one hour. “Wow!” Anderson said. She told CVN that she and her husband hauled more trash off of the beach on Tuesday. “We’ve only seen one other person collecting trash when we are out there for about an hour at low tide, but there is evidence that some people are pulling large stuff up above the tide line and when people see what we are doing they comment that they’ll bring a bag next time,” she added.

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An unusual sight on the beach

Carpinterians woke up to an unusual – although not unheard of – sight Tuesday morning: A car parked right on the beach. This was the second time in recent memory a car had been pulled off the beach – a Tesla that drove on the beach was pulled out of the ocean in late October. “There was no responsible party associated with the vehicle, so the vehicle was towed,” Dena Bellman, public information officer with the California State Parks, told CVN.

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