Coastal View News • April 2, 2025

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Islands Center marks two years with volunteer celebration

The Chrisman California Islands Center will celebrate its second anniversary on Saturday, April 4, with a Volunteer Appreciation Gathering recognizing the people who have helped shape the center since its opening in 2024.

The event begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Carpinteria Avenue facility and will include light refreshments and brief remarks honoring the center’s volunteer team.

Since opening its doors, the center has welcomed visitors from across the region while working to preser e and share the history, ulture and natural signi an e o the California Channel Islands. Volunteers have played a key role in that mission, contributing as docents, researchers and event supporters.

“Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do,” said Operations Assistant Alec Hardy. “We’re excited to celebrate this milestone by recognizing their incredible contributions.”

Organizers said the appreciation gathering is both a thank-you to current volunteers and an opportunity for the community to learn more about the center’s work. The public is welcome to visit during regular hours on April 4.

For more information, visit the center’s website, ccislandscenter.org, or contact organizers at info@scifoundation.org or (805) 220-6414.

Woman’s Club to ost intuition works op with Beth McDonald

The Carpinteria Woman’s Club will welcome guests for an evening of self-discovery and re e tion on ednesday, pril , at p m , eaturing astrologer, business oa h and intuitive Beth McDonald.

Titled “Discovering Your Intuition: Awakening Your Unique Divinity,” the presentation will focus on helping attendees tap into what McDonald describes as innate, God-given intuitive abilities. Through practices such as stillness, mindfulness and deep listening, participants will be guided in identifying their own intuitive strengths and learning how to apply them in everyday life.

According to event organizers, the interactive talk is designed to help individuals strengthen their inner voice, access subconscious insight and improve decision-making, overall well-being and personal connection.

McDonald, who has built a reputation for blending ancient wisdom with modern techniques, specializes in applying intuitive practices to business, legal and political arenas. Her approach emphasizes personal growth while also fostering high-performing individuals and communities.

he e ening will also offer a so ial element, with attendees en ouraged to bring a friend as well as a dish or beverage to share.

TV Santa Barbara names new board, Dobbins to lead as president

TV Santa Barbara has announced a newly elected Board of Directors, naming Coastal View News co-publisher Gary Dobbins as board president in what leaders describe as a pivotal step forward for the longtime community media organization.

The announcement, made March 31, signals a renewed focus on growth, sustainability and expanded programming for the nonpro t, whi h has ser ed anta arbara ounty sin e

“This is a transformational moment for TV Santa Barbara,” said Executive Director Erik Davis. “With a full board in place and leadership that re e ts a wide range o epertise and perspectives, we are building the foundation for long-term sustainability, expanded programming and a stronger role as a civic media hub for our region.”

has been named board president o anta Barbara.

Dobbins, who will serve as board president, brings extensive leadership and governance experience. In his new role, he is expected to help guide strategic priorities including digital expansion, strengthened community partnerships and the development of new local content initiatives.

Joining Dobbins on the executive leadership team are Vice President Tony Ruggieri, Treasurer Bijan Ghaemmaghami, Secretary Emily Zinn and Vice Secretary Jacqueline Reid. In tandem with the board appointments, TV Santa Barbara continues to grow its Advisory Council, a group of community leaders providing strategic guidance and support. Members include Lois Phillips, Justin Gunn, James Joyce III, Jesse Ward ulli an, isa sborn, en eiffer, aul er ammen and i ole oung he broader board in ludes a id tarkey, tephen edroff, en haler, amie nee, illiam el ore, im wi t and a id efferman ogether, the e panded leadership stru ture re e ts the organi ation s ommitment to strengthening local storytelling and increasing public access to media tools and platforms, Davis told CVN anta arbara operates hannels and and pro ides training, produ tion e uipment and distribution opportunities or residents, nonpro ts and ommunity groups. Based at its Salinas Street studios, the organization supports public dialogue, free speech and civic engagement through locally produced content.

WaterWise arden contest open

Local gardeners are invited to showcase drought-friendly landscapes as the Santa Barbara County Water Agency opens applications for its 2026 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest.

The event will take place at the clubhouse, located at 1059 Vallecito Road. It is open to the public, and organizers said all are welcome to attend the “engaging and thought-provoking night.”

The annual program highlights residents who have transformed their yards into water-e ient, isually appealing spa es omeowners ser ed by the arpinteria Valley Water District are eligible to apply through April 30. ounty o ials note that outdoor irrigation a ounts or more than hal o a typi al household’s water use, making waterwise landscaping a key conservation strategy — especially in communities like Carpinteria.

“Water wise landscaping is an excellent option for conserving water while providing splendid, lush design opportunities for home gardens,” said Rachel Major Ochoa, the county’s water conservation manager. “The contest places a spotlight on exquisite

Participants can apply online for a chance to earn recognition and compete for a countywide grand prize. Prizes may include an engraved garden boulder, a membership to Ganna Walska Lotusland, native seed mixes, gardening tools and a gift card to a local nursery. Winning gardens will be professionally photographed and aterwise lands apes o ten in orporate nati e or limate-appropriate plants, eient irrigation systems and redu ed tur , offering bene ts that in lude lower water

Residents can also take advantage of available rebates, including incentives for Applications and contest details are available at WaterWiseSB.org. Organizers encourage Carpinteria residents to participate and demonstrate how conservation

City Council updated on 11 active capital projects CITY BEAT

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The city of Carpinteria is advancing a slate of 11 active capital improvement projects this year, spanning parks, trails, streets and infrastructure, according to a mid-year update presented to the Carpinteria City Council on March 30.

he update offers a snapshot o the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a e-year roadmap that guides how ma or publi works rom trails to bridges are funded, designed and built.

City staff emphasized that capital pro e ts are typi ally multi-year efforts, often moving through planning, design and construction phases over several budget cycles. The current program in ludes a ti e pro e ts, with si in the design phase, re e ting a pipeline o impro ements that will shape arpinteria’s infrastructure and public spaces in the coming years.

ity staff noted that apital pro e ts are unded through a mi o sour es, including grants, development impact fees and local funds.

The city prioritizes the use of restricted unding su h as grants or spe ial ta es tied to spe i uses be ore tapping more e ible unding sour es his approa h ensures omplian e with unding re uirements while ma imi ing a ailable resources.

elow is a breakdown o the ity s active projects and their current status.

Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project

Status: Delayed Current Phase: Design

Total Estimated Cost: $8,164,000

One of the city’s most prominent efforts is the Rincon Multi-Use Trail Project, whi h aims to e pand a ess along the coastline and further develop the California Coastal Trail.

The project focuses on improving connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists along the bluffs, enhan ing both re reation and coastal access. It remains in the planning and design phase, with a target completion date still to be determined.

Bluffs II Trail Project

Status: Delayed

Current Phase: Under construction

Target completion: Spring 2027

Total Estimated Cost: $473,500

he luffs rail pro e t seeks to omplete a missing segment of the Carpinteria Coastal Vista Trail, closing a gap in the ity s trail network

ity staff identi ed the pro e t as a key quality-of-life improvement, enhancing pedestrian and bi y le a essibility while improving overall mobility. The project has se ured appro imately , in grant funding and has been designated

A conceptual rendering shows the proposed Rincon Multi-Use Trail, a planned segment of the California Coastal Trail which would run along Carpinteria Avenue toward Rincon, improving pedestrian and bicycle access along the coastline. The project is currently in the design and environmental review phase, with a completion timeline still to be determined.

a high-priority effort due to its unding status and ommunity bene t

Carpinteria Living Shoreline Project

Status: On track

Current Phase: Design

Target completion: Spring 2027

Total Estimated Cost: $1,859,000

he general s ope o work or the Carpinteria Living Shoreline Project includes preparing and implementing the Dune and Shoreline Plan.

The objective of the project is to prote t landward resour es and riti al infrastructure in the beach neighborhood while minimi ing bea h erosion

Franklin Creek Trail Improvement Project

Status: On track

Current Phase: Construction

Target completion: Summer 2026

Total Estimated Cost: $1,996,500

For the Franklin Creek Trail Improvement ro e t, the general s ope o work in ludes a essible sur ng, sa ety en ing and adjacent accessibility connection improvements along the east side of ranklin reek rail between arpinteria

the Carpinteria Living Shoreline Project, a nature-based effort designed to reduce coastal erosion, enhance habitat and improve longterm

The Carpinteria Community Pool is among the city facilities supported through the Capital Improvements Program, which funds ongoing maintenance, upgrades and long-term improvements to public amenities across the city.

Avenue and 7th Street.

The objective of the project is to provide a safe route to school.

Linden Beach-End

ea t at n e t

Status: On track

Current Phase: Design

Target completion: Spring 2027

Total Estimated Cost: $1,454,000

n partnership with ali ornia tate Parks, the city is advancing improvements near Carpinteria Beach and the adjacent campground.

he inden ea h- nd eauti ation ro e t will reate enhan ed publi spa es or re reation and rela ation, ontributing to isitor e perien e and oastal a essibility t has been lassi ed as a riority 1 project due to its grant funding and publi bene t

Carpinteria Community Pool Improvements Project

Status: On track

Current Phase: Design

Target completion: Spring 2027

Total Estimated Cost: $1,381,000

The Carpinteria Community Pool mpro ements ro e t will upgrade eletrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.

Carpinteria Community Library Improvements Project

Status: Delayed

Current Phase: Design

Target completion: TBD

Total Estimated Cost: $1,189,000

The Carpinteria Community Library mpro ements ro e t will upgrade eletrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, and remodel the facility.

2023 Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project

Status: On Track

Current Phase: Design

Target completion: Spring 2026

Total Estimated Cost: $7,063,000

he general s ope o work in ludes pavement rehabilitation, pedestrian facility upgrades (curb ramps and sidewalks as needed or omplian e with the meri ans with isabilities t and drainage improvements.

The objective of this project is to rejuenate pa ement, as well as rehabilitate pavement using technologies and material re y ling te hni ues that lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the cost of pavement maintenance through material choice and construction methods.

The Carpinteria Creek bridge along Carpinteria Avenue is slated for replacement under a major Capital Improvements Program project aimed at impro ing structural sa ety ood capacity and long-term resilience The project timeline has been pushed back as key funding is deferred to a uture fiscal year

Carpinteria Avenue Bridge

Replacement Project

Status: On Track

Current Phase: Design

Target completion: Fall 2026

Total Estimated Cost: $15,345,600

The Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project remains one of the city’s largest and most complex infrastru ture efforts

However, the project experienced a signi ant delay this year, with more than million in unding de erred to the ne t s al y le he shi t a ounts or a major portion of the city’s mid-year CIP budget ad ustments and re e ts the s ale and coordination required for bridge repla ement work

Linden Avenue

Improvements Project

Status: Complete, Spring 2026

Total Estimated Cost: $1,202,000

The general scope of work includes sidewalk widening, parkways, street trees, curb ramp upgrades conforming with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards and a lass ikeway

Carpinteria High School Area Crosswalk Safety

Improvements

Status: In Progress

Status: On Track

Current Phase: Construction

Target completion: Summer 2026

Total Estimated Cost: $689,500

Focused on student safety, this project targets crosswalk enhancements in the arpinteria igh hool area

he effort in ludes impro ements designed to increase visibility and reduce tra i risks or pedestrians id-year adjustments were made to align the pro e t budget with the nal grant award amount, ensuring unding re e ts a tual allo ations

What comes next

In addition to the 11 active projects, staff highlighted several upcoming park-related efforts in luding luffs Three Park, the Tomol Interpretive Play rea, onte ista og ark and impro ements at l arro ark whi h are advancing due to dedicated grant and donation unding ity o ials noted that these pro e ts, while not all yet active, demonstrate continued investment in community amenities and publi spa es

A long-term roadmap

The Capital Improvement Plan serves as the city’s long-term blueprint for infrastructure investment, helping prioritize projects based on need, funding availability and alignment with ity plans

“This CIP update provides a comprehensi e mid-year re iew, staff noted, emphasizing the program’s role in identifying needs, estimating costs and coordi-

nating unding o er a e-year hori on A second City Council session is expe ted later this year to urther re ne the plan and update priorities for future s al years

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Agreeing on reducing light pollution

THE LAY OF THE LAND

MIKE WONDOLOWSKI

Here’s a tough question: What do the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, and the city councils of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Solvang, Buellton, Guadalupe and Santa Maria have in common (other than they are all in Santa Barbara County)?

Some of these cities are distinctly more pro-development for economic growth, and others put a stronger emphasis on historic preservation and maintaining quality of life. Clearly this isn’t the answer.

I am fairly sure cruise ship visits have not shown up on city council agendas other than in Santa Barbara, so that’s not the answer.

Maybe a favorite food such as Tacos de Rajas from La Super-Rica or aebleskivers in Solvang or a burger from The Spot? All tasty, but not really a common theme. What all these bodies do have in common is they all recognize the importance of reducing light pollution and protecting dark skies.

In fact, the County Board of Supervisors and each of those city councils are formally recognizing the upcoming International Dark Sky Week (April 13-20) with a proclamation or resolution. These are formal pronouncements that start with a bunch of statements each starting with “Whereas” and end with urging people to reduce light pollution and to take a moment to look up and enjoy the star- lled night

There are not a lot of issues where the county and all these cities agree. What is special about this issue?

The answer is that light pollution has such wide-ranging impacts that there is something for everyone to hate about it. Most obviously, it makes it hard to see the stars — on a clear night, is it easy for you

e nig ttime lig t on t is ouse rom t e neig bor’s oodlig t is an e ample o lig t trespass w ere t e e cess lig t does its owner no good impacts t e neig bor and wastes energy

to see the Milky Way? For most people, the answer is no, and the reason is light pollution.

Light pollution results from “extra” light shining where it doesn’t belong. It impacts natural habitats and wildlife by confusing pollinating insects and migrating birds, by assisting nocturnal predators, e en by altering plant owering and growth cycles. Agricultural plants are similarly affe ted, and e ess light can even attract pests, all of which lower crop yields.

Across the United States the energy required for all the unnecessary light adds up to a waste of $3 billion per year.

human health by disrupting our day/ night circadian rhythms.

i en all the negati e effe ts o light pollution, it is not surprising that people with diverse viewpoints and values can recognize the common source for their different problems — light pollution — and so they can agree on a common solution. Our county and cities agreed by formally recognizing International Dark Sky Week (idsw.darksky.org), an annual global event that celebrates the importan e o the night and the ght against light pollution. A key point repeated through that week’s events is that to reduce light pollution, we start at home.

There is an excellent online tool (tinyurl.com/more-stars) that helps you evaluate your home’s present outdoor lighting and determine how you can make it more night sky and community friendly. This evaluation is built around e lighting prin iples

Does the light serve a clear and necessary purpose?

Does the light fall only where it is needed?

Light pollution results from “extra” light shining where it doesn’t belong. It impacts natural habitats and wildlife by confusing pollinating insects and migrating birds, by assisting nocturnal predators, even by alte ing lant owe ing and growth cycles.

Is the amount of light appropriate for the intended task?

Is the light connected to active controls, such as a timer or motion sensor?

Is the light source warm in color?

The website with the online tool has brief descriptions and simple graphics explaining each of these principles.

On one of these warm spring evenings step outside, and while your eyes are adjusting, listen for the sounds that rely on the dark night – crickets, frogs, maybe an owl in the distance. Then look up and see how many stars are visible. Each light in our community that we change to point down or turn off with a timer or sensor will allow you to see a few more stars and will help our local wildlife.

Let’s get started!

Mike Wondolowski is president of the Carpinteria Valley Association (www.facebook.com/ carpinteriavalleyassociation), a local organization dedicated to maintaining the small beach town nature of our community. In over 35 years of involvement in planning issues, he has witnessed visionary successes, as well as decisions that were later widely regretted. When not stuck indoors, he can often be found enjoying Carpinteria’s treasures including kayaking and snorkeling along the coast, nning o hi ing on the l s o the an lin Trail, or “vacationing” as a tent camper at the State Beach.

Then there is the very localized “light trespass” form of light pollution where someone’s light shines into a neighbor’s yard or house instead of lighting only their own property (such as shown in the photos with this column). This can range from slightly annoying to preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep when light shines into your bedroom window. here is a growing body o s ienti e iden e that light pollution also affe ts 83rd Person of the Year Awards Luncheon 11:30 - 1:30 | April 29 Hilton Beachfront Rotunda

Assessment district vote

Either the city’s vice mayor doesn’t understand what the recent assessment district vote was about, or somebody didn’t do a very good job of explaining its need to the public and to her. Vice Mayor Solorzano has publicly stated that street maintenan e will suffer as a onse uen e of voting against an increase for funding of the Landscape Maintenance District. oun il erti es re e tion o assessment districts,” CVN Vol. 32, Issue 28)

There should be two distinct funds for these two distinct city functions. I sincerely hope that the city hasn’t been co-mingling funds for these two functions and that the vice mayor didn’t mean her statement to be a veiled threat to the public for having rejected the measure by popular vote.

Doug Treloar Carpinteria

Excessive housing, automobiles

In adding up the proposed housing, it would appear that not only would we be adding an incredible amount of new housing, but also the attendant tra that would be involved! Apparently, the county is proposing 300+ units on Foothill Road (which, by the way, is a state highway) and I would imagine — at the least — 600 automobiles entering and exiting that property — in proximity to the high school and Boys & Girls Club. Then there are the luxury homes — proposed for Carpinteria Avenue, which I would anticipate generate at least another 100 vehicles. Then, there’s the new proposed

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“Then, there’s the new proposed The Farm with 191 units. I would see another 300 vehicles accessing our already overburdened streets.”

—Alice M. Vazquez

The Farm with 191 units. I would see another 300 vehicles accessing our already overburdened streets.

And we mustn’t forget the monstrosity of that 18-story apartment complex and its proposed 270 units. That would generate over 500 vehicles on city streets! That would bring the grand total of additional permanent vehicles in Carpinteria to 1,500!

The city of Carpinteria has a General Plan. This plan was devised after much thought and comment. It was not taken lightly when implemented. It should not now be disregarded because someone with a little money wants to make more money off the ba ks o the iti ens o Carpinteria!

What needs to be done is for the city to take care of its infrastructure. If you can’t manage that at your current level — how will you be able to support the additional housing, in reased tra and in reased request for services?

It’s enough that we’re inundated at

Joanne Plumeri

05/12/1954 –– 02/24/2026

Joanne Plumeri, 71, of Encinitas, Calif., passed away on February 24, 2026. Born on May 12, 1954, in Trenton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Richard and Joan Plumeri.

A free spirit at heart, Joanne graduated with a degree in art and made her way to California, where she worked as a substitute teacher in Carpinteria before building a successful career in sales. She later retired to Dana Point and eventually Encinitas. She enjoyed swimming, reading, knitting and walks on the beach. She is survived by her husband, Bruce; her children Rich, Joy and Claesen; stepsons Chris and Andrew; and three grandchildren

holidays with visitors. Why do we have to then add to this inundation with additional permanent housing? Leave Carpinteria alone!

Alice M. Vazquez Carpinteria

Move cannabis grows from residential areas

Cannabis is a weed, it’s smoked to catch a buzz. It has been legal for 10-11 years. You can grow up to six plants a season for personal use. It was improperly seen as a big moneymaker and good tax source. Remember it’s a weed. Losers smoke pot, real men drink alcohol. I’ve never heard of someone smoking

a bomber and then physically abusing their spouse or kids. Alcohol, well that’s a different story annabis is habit orming Alcohol is addictive. Tobacco is addictive. At certain times of year all plants flower. Cannabis has an odor, orange blossoms have a fragrance. Wrong, they both have a fragrance. I’ve smoked pot for years and sometimes I get up in the morning, step outside, take a deep breath and sort of smile. I can’t buy a pipe in Carpinteria (no head shop). I can’t buy cannabis in Carpinteria (no dispensary). Am I OK with the city allowing cannabis to be grown in residential areas or near schools, of course not. A landowner can and should be allowed to grow anything that’s legal on their land. The city (I think) dropped the ball on this subject. They chased the money and didn’t fully grasp the concept.

I’m a proud old hippie, I hope a nice guy. I’m certainly not dumb. Don’t vilify the pot smokers because you think you’re smart and they re dumb he o e growing out of residential areas.

Jonathan Chapman Carpinteria

Celebrating ancestors

While we lovingly celebrate our ancestors from many countries, let us not forget why they came to America and were gladly eager to become part of this country.

Jack Hurley Carpinteria

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Obituaries

Larry Ross Clark 05/07/1949 –– 02/28/2026

Larry Clark passed away at the age of 76. Larry is survived by his wife Debi, his sister Nancy, Debi’s entire Plumb/Turner family, and his Labrador Remy.

Larry was a true Santa Barbara local. He was born at Cottage Hospital on May 7, 1949, to Harry and Pat Clark. He was so tiny at birth that his father said he looked like a bag of bones and wondered if the hospital bill of $500 was an overcharge. He inherited his father’s sense of adventure and his mother’s quirky sense of humor. Larry attended Monroe and Harding for grade school, La Cumbre Middle School, and graduated from Santa Barbara High School. He attended Santa Barbara City College and Pasadena City College for his introduction to architecture. He graduated in 1974 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo School of Architecture.

Larry loved the ocean, whether it was swimming, sur ng, snorkeling or walking on the beach. He was a member of the Hope Ranch Surf Club and surfed the Channel Islands, Hawaii, France and all the local Santa Barbara spots. Debi said he surfed like Perry Como: smooth and effortless is a orite time o day was walking Rincon beach with one of his beloved Labradors.

Larry was a unique architect. He never

wanted to work in a ormal o e e got up e ery day, put on his ip ops, sat at his desk and thought through every project. He consistently paid attention to clients, ensuring their ideas were brought to life as they envisioned. He never learned CAD drafting because he said that when he put the lead down on paper, he could feel the building design in his hands. He was always taking pictures of all his ad entures and then lling sket hbooks with paintings.

Larry loved to travel. Debi and he went or a si -week trip to urope or their rst great adventure. Their travels took them to the East Coast, the San Juan Islands, Northern California, the UP of Michigan, Mexico, Costa Rica, Spain, Italy, Tahiti and Hawaii. Spain held a special spot in his heart as he loved Spanish architecture. In the last few years, there have been amazing snorkeling trips to Raja Ampat, Palau and the Solomon Islands.

Larry will be missed but never forgotten. Always the last one on the plane, the boat, the ar, but the rst one you ould always depend on. As he always said, “I have been playing on house money for years.” He lived every day to the fullest. Donations can be made to the Carpinteria Children’s Project or Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. A private celebration of his life will be held in late April.

Three standouts named finalists for Jr. Carpinterian of the Year

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hree arpinteria igh hool seniors whose a hie ements span a ademi s, leadership and community service have been sele ted as nalists or this year s Jr. Carpinterian of the Year — each representing a uni ue story o perse eran e, community impact and future promise.

The finalists — Crystal Echeverria, dwin ernande and aleria ulido all possess a deep ommitment to gi ing ba k, rom mentoring younger students

and ad o ating or publi health, to leading teams on and off the eld and hampioning mental health awareness hile their a omplishments are e tensi e, what sets these students apart is how they e used their talents to upli t others and how they plan to arry those lessons orward he r arpinterian o the ear will be announ ed at the up oming arpinteria ommunity wards an uet on aturday, pril , where one o the three seniors will be re ogni ed

Crystal Echeverria

Driven by purpose, powered by mentorship

For Crystal Echeverria, success has never been a solo journey — and that belief has shaped both her achievements and her impact. rst-generation student, he erria redits mentorship as a de ning or e in her li e u ess is about ha ing people who show up or you who help you see the path orward when it eels un lear, she said, re e ting on the guidan e she re ei ed rom tea hers like her AVID instructor.

turned academic excellence into a platform for mentorship and service, lifting others as she prepares to pursue a future in biomedical engineering.

That perspective has come full circle. Today, he erria is known as a mentor hersel tutoring lassmates, supporting peers through oursework and en ouraging younger students to nd their oi e Academically, she stands at the very top of her lass, earning per e t s ores and e elling in ollege-le el oursework at anta arbara ity ollege ut beyond the grades, tea hers point to her hara ter whi h they des ribed as a rare blend o intelle t, uriosity and kindness as what makes her un orgettable er leadership e tends a ross ampus o- aptain o the girls olleyball team, o- ounder and president o ath lub, and a leader in engineering, and programs he erria also made a lasting mark beyond s hool grounds, helping lead a student-dri en effort to pass a smoke- ree multi-unit housing ordinan e in arpinteria an e perien e she alls one o her proudest moments hat started as a on ern be ame a mo ement, she said e pushed or something that mattered deeply to our neighborhood ooking ahead, she plans to study biomedi al engineering with a goal o de eloping affordable medi al de i es and e panding a ess to are worldwide a mission rooted in both personal e perien e and ommunity alues want to use biomedi al engineering to design and pro ide affordable, a essible medi al de i es or underser ed ommunities, she said

Edwin Hernandez

ea n th se e n an the e Whether in the classroom, on the court or in the ommunity, dwin ernande has built his high s hool areer around one guiding prin iple ser e others rst eadership must pre ail the one where we ser e our people more than they ser e us, ernande said a philosophy he plans to carry into every future endeavor.

standout student-athlete, ernande has balan ed a rigorous a ademi s hedule with leadership roles a ross multiple organi ations, in luding president o the ngineering lub and ellowship o hristian thletes, i e president o and treasurer o ath lub

He also captained both the tennis and ross- ountry teams, earning honors, while ompeting in basketball and parti ipating in o k rial

utside o s hool, ernande s ommitment to ser i e is ust as strong e olunteers oa hing youth athletes, assists patients and amilies at ottage ospital and works parttime in a lo al restaurant o ten taking on multiple roles.

mong his proudest a omplishments is helping establish the ngineering lub at arpinteria igh hool

t has allowed me to ha e a tangible and lasting impa t on the s hool whi h will hope ully last a long time, he said

ernande redits his siblings as his greatest in uen e, pushing him to stri e or e ellen e while showing him what it takes to su eed in ollege and beyond ter graduation, he plans to pursue i il engineering, with a long-term goal o addressing housing hallenges and gi ing ba k to the ommunity that shaped him hope to arry the same warmth o arpinteria to any ommunity go to, he said

Valeria Pulido

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For Valeria Pulido, leadership is measured not by titles, but by the li es she s tou hed along the way y parents taught me that your impa t isn t measured by what you a umulate, but by who you li t along the way, she said hat philosophy has de ned her time at arpinteria igh hool, where she has ombined a ademi e ellen e with a deep ommitment to service, mentorship and advocacy. s o- aptain o the arsity heer team, ulido helped lead the ini arrior heer amp, mentoring more than young participants each summer. hat made it meaning ul wasn t ust the routines it was wat hing a timid kid nd their on den e, she said er impa t e tends well beyond athleti s ulido ounded and led the s hool s ellness lub ad o ating or mental health awareness and has been a ti e with irls n , o k rial and ommunity programs through her church.

he has also gained real-world e perien e through internships in law and a ounting, rein or ing her goal o be oming an attorney.

ulido redits her parents immigrants who built a li e in arpinteria through hard work and sa ri e as her greatest inspiration hey ga e me roots in this ommunity and wings to dream beyond it, she said ooking ahead, she hopes to pursue an a elerated law program at the ni ersity o outhern ali ornia and dedi ate her areer to ser ing others o matter how ar go, arry this town with me, she said

COFFEE, CAREER AND KIDDOS

By now, most of us have heard of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), the landmark research showing that early trauma leaves lasting marks on children’s health and development. At the Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP), we’ve taken it seriously since 2015, screening children and adults at our local public health clinic.

But here’s what I want to talk about today: the other side of that story. And honestly? It’s the side I wish more people knew about.

It’s called HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences). Last month, our Director of Early Learning and I got trained to bring this framework to our community and spread the message of HOPE (pun very much intended).

As a mom of two boys, this research landed differently or me than it might in a professional setting. The science is clear: positive experiences in early childhood don’t just feel good in the moment, they literally build children’s brains, strength-

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en their ability to handle stress and set the course for healthier, happier lives. And we’re not talking about anything elaborate. HOPE comes down to four simple building blocks: safe and loving relationships, stable home and school environments, connection to community and opportunities to play, explore and belong.

That’s it. And the earlier these experiences happen, the more powerful they are.

This is exactly why our work at CCP matters so much to me. We reach children in their earliest school years; precisely the window when these building blocks have the greatest impact. A baby whose cries are answered learns the world is safe. A preschooler with a patient, caring teacher learns she is capable. A child who feels like he belongs somewhere builds an inner strength that hardship has a much harder time shaking.

I think about that a lot with my own kids.

What moves me most about HOPE is that it belongs to all of us, not just educators or clinicians. Every adult in a child’s life holds real power here. The librarian who remembers a child’s favorite book. The neighbor who waves every morning. The coach who lingers after practice to ask how things are going. These moments are not small. They are the building blocks of resilience.

Carpinteria is already a community with tremendous heart. But imagine if we became a community that was intentional about it where every parent, teacher, business owner and neighbor understood that their everyday acts of care are actually shaping the futures of

our youngest residents. That is the invitation HOPE extends to all of us.

In the coming months, you’ll be hearing more about HOPE as it expands across the county. In the meantime, explore the research at positiveexperience. org. We’re excited to weave this further into our work at CCP — because when our littlest community members thrive, all of Carpinteria does too.

Teresa Alvarez is the executive director of the Carpinteria Children’s Project. She has over a

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Sunday, May 17

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firearm and contacted a man ho re ort edly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his ossession he firearm as taken from the man and secured into the anta arbara heriff s ffice ro ert department for safekeeping.

a. . Misde eanor Hit and Run blo k Rin on Road

Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject ed the scene tra eling so thbo nd on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.

was recovered and booked into Santa

A caller reported that she believes her laptop and credit cards were stolen by a female neighbor who lives at the Polo Field apartments. Follow up by deputies.

Tuesday, May 19

What’s new at the harbor seal rookery?

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This report covers March 23 – 29, 2026

Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The vehicle was towed.

Wednesday, May 20

. . Nar oti s blo k Car interia A enue

CVN’s Seal Watch weekly report, written by Seal Watch volunteers, covers activities at the Harbor Seal Rookery. Several Seal Watch volunteers are winter visitors and will soon depart for other states, so please consider joining Seal Watch for the remainder of the pupping season through May. The group can be reached at carpsealwatch@gmail.com or at (805) 364-3194. The rookery is located immediately east o asitas ier, between arpinteria luffs ature reser e and Carpinteria State Beach. There is no vehicle access from Dump Road.

Deputies responded to narcotic activity and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.

NATURAL HISTORY NOTES

. . Linden A enue and Malibu Dri e

A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.

. . Meth Possession blo k Casitas Pass

A man drove into a parking lot not earing his seatbelt traffic sto as initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.

. . Wea on and Do e iolations Hales Lane and ia Real

Harbor seals can swim as fast as 12 mph, although this is for short periods and belie ed to o ur primarily when eeing predators i es o er , eet ha e been recorded, but most foraging is done in shallow depths, and of course the marine shelf in Carpinteria is quite shallow for several miles. Harbor seals can stay submerged over 30 minutes, and pups as long as two or three minutes within days of birth.

VISITORS

Sunday, May 17

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Over 1,618 people visited the overlook. People came from Switzerland, Spain, ew ealand, weden, apan, the nited ingdom, aiwan, urkey, ong ong, ermany, e i o, srael, hio, entu ky, outh akota, llinois, orth akota, assa husetts, olorado, is onsin, ew ork, daho, e as, regon, innesota, aryland, ew e i o, ndiana, ri ona, ontana, ashington, lorida, irginia, rkansas, awaii, tah, laska, eorgia, issouri and ashington n e again, there were visits from various educational institutions.

DISTURBANCES

A caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. A complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for re ie

A woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper spray. A baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.

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bike rider on the bea h s ared seals into the o ean nother bike rider aused a se ond disturban e heli opter aused a ush, and he ron de ommissioning work caused a minor disturbance.

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lease onsider honoring the arine ammal rote tion t by not walking the sanctuary beach all year. Do not bring dogs, bicycles or loud voices to view the seals arbor seals, when disturbed, may ee and be ome separated rom their pups olunteers ask that dogs always remain outside the rope area

. . O en Beer iolation Linden A enue and th Street

A man was cited and released for possession of an open container.

Carpinteria Seal Watch volunteers monitor our local seal rookery. More volunteers are always needed. Contact Seal Watch at carpsealwatch@gmail.com or call 3 4-3194 i you’d like to elp

a. . Welfare Che k blo k

A woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. A traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined the vehicle was not stolen, but was rented a few weeks ago by the woman. She thought the “PERM” on the Arizona license plate meant it was only a “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, she said. After a search of nearby motel rooms associated with the subjects, they, and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will be done for the fraudulently obtained

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Halos& Pitchforks

reader sends a halo to the sweet couple who run Dos Almas (Two Souls) on the weekend at l in on lteno heir reati e dishes and pan akes are deli ious true arp gem

A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”

A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”

reader sends a halo to the amazing kid on Linden being very respe t ul on his e-bike and was sa e the whole time ids on e-bikes being safe is so nice to see.”

A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.

reader sends a halo to the community pool or amming some ne blues while the reader was working in the garden. “Thanks for being a good neighbor.”

A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”

A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the of ar interia office mail slot this ast ee han o for o r indness

reader sends a halo to the city street sweeper ou really take good are o rbol erde and all o arp, but rbol erde an be a big mess ou are appre iated

A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”

A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”

reader sends a halo to Dr Merkel at The Animal Clinic. “She is so kind and loves our animals. We are lucky to have her.”

A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the cit s bea tif l o er reath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.

A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and o er the to c stomer ser ice he edding fa ors ere lo ed b all and bro ght a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”

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

reader sends a halo to Jill Castro and Michael Avery for again knocking it out of the park with an outstanding meal or the less ortunate in town lso, to our regulars for always being there — Fon Ha and the Brass Bird

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

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”

A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at he ot hen the roof to ag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”

reader sends a halo to CVN photographer Robin Karlsson or her terri photos “She has an extraordinary gift for capturing events, people and scenes. Give that woman a raise he s a treasure

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A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”

A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”

A reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”

A reader sends a halo to Nikki at linar ent to m first class this ee end with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a sho she sho ld be on the ood et or alread

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

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A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.

A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creat res ho e er o ldn t ant it to s ffer to a miserable death.”

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A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”

A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking hotos for nior arriors ootball e a reciate all o do for o r families la ers and program. You rock!”

eet harlie your uture amily , personal cheerleader and loyal companion.

A man was driving with a false registration tab. He was cited for the violation and allowed to park the vehicle at his

A man was stopped for not displaying license plates on his truck. A records check showed his driver’s license was

A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.

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

A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick director of o s irls l b for remo ing the to ic horbia fire stic s from the pots and landscape.

Charlie is the kind of dog who seems to understand people. Whether it’s sitting quietly beside a hild during homework time or offering calm reassurance when things feel overwhelming, he has a natural gift for emotional connection. One of his fosters describes him as a true “ray of sunshine” and an incredible emotional support dog.

suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.

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Bailard A enue

Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.

He’s gentle, loves kids and is well-behaved in public — even napping peacefully on restaurant patios t home, harlie is the total pa kage a well-mannered house dog who can entertain himself with a ball, happily play fetch or settle in for some quality snuggle time.

While Charlie gives so much to those around him, he thrives with companionship in return. His ideal home would have someone around most of the time, and he would prefer to be the only dog so he can soak up all the love and attention. or amilies looking or a steady, lo ing presen e to grow alongside them, Charlie could be the perfect match.

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he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the ehicle three ee s ago b t didn t find the small baggie until he’d removed the dri er s seat to fi the reclining mecha nism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara heriff s ffice ro ert for destr ction

Saturday, May 23

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Meet Santiago the gentle giant

Friday, May 22

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Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.

Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to con icting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.

Meet Santiago — a gentle giant with a calm demeanor and a heart to match his size. nown around the shelter as a true hea yweight, Santiago shines once he’s out in the world. He walks politely right by your side and has excellent car manners, hopping in and settling down with ease for the ride. He already knows basic commands like “sit” and “down,” and with his love of treats, he’s eager to keep learning.

a. . Hit and Run Ca eo and Casitas Pass roads

During a recent outing along State Street, Santiago showed just how well-mannered he can be. He walked comfortably past other dogs, unfazed even when a small, yappy pup tried to get his attention. Instead, Santiago focused on enjoying his stroll, making friends along the way and happily accepting treats from new admirers. He’s also got a laid-back side — content to stretch out on cool tile and relax, even as people step around him. It’s just part of his easygoing, adaptable personality.

Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male s b ect dri ing the sedan ed the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel

Santiago is ready to bring his steady, gentle presence into a loving home.

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Carpinteria Valley Radio turns up the volume on local voices

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Carpinteria Valley Radio (CVR) is proving that in a world of algorithms and syndicated playlists, there’s still a place — and a strong appetite— for something distinctly local.

Launched in February 2022, the station grew out of a simple idea: Carpinteria deserved its own voice.

“We felt Carp wasn’t getting the media attention it deserved from the bigger markets immediately to our east and west,” said founder Dennis Mitchell. “The town ould use a ser i e more spe i ally directed at them.”

Mitchell, along with longtime collaborators Peter and Melinda Bie, had been laying the groundwork before he even moved to Carpinteria in 2021. What began as a grassroots effort has sin e e ol ed into a 24/7 streaming station blending music, news and community storytelling.

From talk radio to a California soundtrack

Early on, CVR leaned heavily into talk and podcast-style programming — a model inspired by the resurgence of personality-driven audio. But like many startups, the team quickly adapted.

“The podcast lineup was a better idea on paper than in practice,” Mitchell said. “So we began exploring music formats … and settled on an all California-related playlist that crosses a number of genres.”

Today, artists like the Eagles, Doobie Brothers and America anchor the sound, alongside eclectic selections and local musi ians he shi t has paid off, with growing listenership and longer tuning times.

Hyper-local, right when it happens

If there’s one thing that sets CVR apart, it s its ommitment to arpinteria- rst coverage.

From its very first night on air — broad asting details o an arson re near

ennis itc ell at t e controls inside t e Carpinteria alley adio studio w ere playlists programming and li e local broadcasts all come toget er be ind t e scenes

the Casitas Pass underpass — the station has leaned into real-time, local reporting.

Now, CVR airs a local newscast every other hour and maintains a steady stream of updates online, along with a “what’s happening” feature highlighting local businesses and events.

“Our top priority … was to bring Carp-centric news to listeners as quickly and as accurately as possible,” Mitchell said.

Real people, real radio

Unlike many modern stations, CVR is intentionally hands-on — and human.

“We are as AI-resistant as we can be, because there’s nothing like the human touch,” Mitchell said. “Everything you hear … is the result of real conversations involving real humans who live in and around Carpinteria.”

That philosophy carries through its programming, where DJs act more like storytellers than announcers. Mitchell hosts weekday mornings, often weaving in personal anecdotes or spotlighting local artists, while Peter Bie brings a community lens to daily music history segments.

The lineup continues to expand with a mix of longtime radio pros and emerging local voices. Shows like “Radio El Goodo,” “Fire Up Friday,” “Grateful

Grooves” and “The Flower Power Hour” offer something or nearly e ery taste, while Sunday programming has become the station’s most popular day.

Tuning in — and joining in CVR streams 24/7 at carpinteriavalleyradio.com , with additional access via the Live365 app, smart speakers and connected vehicles.

But beyond listening, community participation remains central to the station’s identity. Local nonprofits, musicians and aspiring hosts are all invited to get involved.

“Our local show hosts pretty much

just asked if they could submit a show,” Mitchell said. “We always welcome demos and new ideas.”

What’s next

Looking ahead, CVR is expanding its reach through new partnerships — including a collaboration with the Downtown T Business Advisory Board that highlights local businesses on air daily.

The team is also exploring remote broadcasts, bringing listeners directly into Carpinteria events and happenings.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve and love hearing from listeners,” Mitchell said.

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No Kings draws more than 600 locals

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More than 600 Carpinterians congregated in downtown Carpinteria for the third annual nationwide No Kings protest, held on Saturday, March 28, and locally organized by Carpinteria Indivisible.

The protest began at the Seal Fountain on Linden Avenue, where a handful of organizers spoke, including Carpinteria City Councilmember and Vice Mayor Mónica Solórzano.

“I want to be part of standing up for our democracy…” Solórzano said Saturday. “I always want to hear from anybody and everybody, and I’m proud to stand with you today and every day.”

About 90 students from Future Leaders of America also joined in the protest, according to Carpinteria Indivisible member Carol Kernahan. Members of Carpinteria Indivisible helped maintain order for the massive crowds, directing protestors as they marched from Linden, down Carpinteria Avenue, through Palm Avenue to the boardwalk facing Carpinteria State Beach.

Chamber to convene South Coast leaders for 2026 State of the City Luncheon

The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will bring together business and civic leaders from across the region for its annual State of the City Luncheon on Friday, April 10, at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

Billed as the chamber’s largest gathering of the year, the event will convene stakeholders from Goleta, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria for a regional conversation centered on economic outlook, policy priorities and cross-city collaboration.

Attendees will hear directly from each city’s mayor, who are expected to provide updates on key issues including economic development, housing, infrastructure and public safety. The presentations aim to of-

fer a snapshot of current conditions while outlining priorities for the years ahead.

This year’s program will also align with the chamber’s newly released 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, which positions the organization as a central hub for regional economic growth. A major component of that effort is the introduction of a new economic development foundation intended to expand workforce, housing and business-support initiatives through public-private partnerships.

Organizers say the foundation represents a step toward scaling regional impact beyond chamber membership and addressing broader economic challenges facing the South Coast.

A moderated panel featuring city leadership is also planned, with discussion expected to focus on budget priorities, intergovernmental coordination and strategies to sustain a resilient local economy.

“The State of the City is more than a moment to re e t, it is a all to a tion, said Kristen Miller, president and CEO of the chamber. “As we launch our Strategic Plan and Economic Development Foundation, we are creating new pathways for collaboration, investment and impact a ross the outh oast

In addition to formal presentations, the luncheon will provide networking opportunities for business owners, elected o ials and ommunity stakeholders Registration is now open, with tables available for groups of eight or 10. More information is available at SBSCChamber. com or by contacting event organizers directly.

The event is supported by a wide range of regional sponsors spanning healthcare, nan e, hospitality, media and te hnology sectors.

FRIDAY OCT.

Thursday, April 2

English Language Conversation Group/Grupo de Conversación en In glés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30-10 a.m. carpinteri alibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Downtown “T” Advisory Board Meeting City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30 a.m. carpinteriaca.gov (805) 684-5405

Bellas Artes Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. noon. carpinte riaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Free Lunch Program Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 12:15-1p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

AgeWell Senior Program: Lecture Series “Overcoming Isolation” Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1-2 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Dungeons & Dragons Club Carpinte ria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:30–5:15 p.m. Ages 12-17 carpin terialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Springbreak Theatre “Happily Ever After or Else!” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 4-5 p.m. $7/gen eral $5/Seniors, children. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Friday, April 3

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Communi ty Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10-11:30 a.m. For ages 3-11. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Free Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. noon. carpinteriaartscen ter.org, (805) 684-7789

AgeWell Senior Program: Free Lunch Program Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 12:15-1 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Seniors Inc. Meeting: Presentation by Food Bank Carpinteria Community

Church, 1111 Vallecito Road, 1:30 p.m. All seniors 55+ welcome Free Music by Friendship Center Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 2-3 p.m. carpinteriaartscen ter.org, (805) 684-7789

Springbreak Theatre “Happily Ever After or Else!” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $7/ general $5/Seniors, children. thealcazar. org, (805) 684-6380

Peace Corner Vigil Carpinteria and Linden avenues, 5-6 p.m. carpindivisi ble@gmail.com

Saturday, April 4

Saturday English Language Conver sation Group/Grupo de Conversación en Inglés los sabados Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9-10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Arts & Crafts Faire Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. p.m. carpinteriaartscenter. org, (805) 684-7789

Chrisman California Islands Center: Two-year anniversary celebration, 4994 Carpinteria Ave., 10:30 a.m. (805) 220-6414, ccislandscenter.org, info@ scifoundation.org

AgeWell: Saturday Excursion Mini Kite Festival Linden Field near Dorrance Avenue and Tomol Park, 11 a.m. 1 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Palm Loft Gallery-Opening Recep tion “Find the Beautiful,” 410 Palm Ave., Loft A-1, 4-6 p.m. palmloft.com

Sunday, April 5

Happy Easter

Monday, April 6

Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10-10:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Free Lunch Program Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 12:15-1 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1:302:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Library Advisory Committee Meet ing Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:30 p.m. carpinteriali brary.org, (805) 684-4314

Planning Commission Meeting City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. carpinteriaca.gov (805) 684-5405

Introducción a las computadoras–Clase Bilingüe Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 6-8:15 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Tuesday, April 7

AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279 Carpinteria Writers’ Group Carpinte ria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. noon. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Free Lunch Program Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 12:15-1 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

AgeWell Senior Program: Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1-4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

Al-Anon Meeting Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place. 6:30 p.m. Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7-9 p.m. $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Wednesday, April 8

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball for Beginners Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8-10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Carpin teria Men’s Coffee Club Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30-9:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9-10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Creative Art Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10-11:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Science for Teens Carpinteria Com munity Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. For ages 11- to 13-years-old. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Free Lunch Program Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 12:15-1 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Carpinteria Open Space Manage ment Advisory Board Meeting City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 1 p.m. carpinteria ca.gov (805) 684-5405

Carpinteria Knitters Group Carpinte ria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1-3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Carpinteria Woman’s Club presenta tion by astrologer, business coach and intuitive Beth McDonald 1059 Vallecito Road, p.m. info@carpinteriawomans club.com

CMS Color Run raises $35,000

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Carpinteria Middle School’s (CMS) Spring Break began with bang, with the school hosting its annual Color Run fundraiser on Friday, March 27, and raising more than $35,000 for the middle school.

“We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generous support the community gives to our school,” said CMS principal Dr. Jamie Persoon.

“Every time a student boards a bus for a whale watch or sees a talented musical act on campus, we have the privilege to experience these opportunities because the community invests in our students and has pride in our school.”

A Color Run is a spin on the classic jog-a-thon,, where students run laps while also being splashed with colorful powder by parent volunteers. The e ent raised f nds that ill hel finance f t re field tri s e trac rric lar activities and special assemblies for the school.

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Shoreline View by Karen Fedderson, oil, 24x36

“Find the Beautiful” exhibit opens Saturday at Palm Lofts

A new invitational exhibition, “Find the Beautiful,” will open Saturday, April 4, at Palm Loft Gallery in Carpinteria, bringing together a diverse group of local and regional artists for a nearly two-month run through May 24.

The show features work by several members of the Oak Group, including Richard Schloss, Manny Lopez, Linda Mutti, Kerri Hedden, Jeremy Harper, John Wullbrandt and Arturo Tello. Additional participating artists include Valori Fussell, Sharon Schock, Libby Smith, Nina Warner, Karen Fedderson, Rebecca August, Andy Vogel and Rodolfo Rivademar.

The exhibition’s title is inspired by a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Though we tra el the world o er to nd the beauti ul, we must arry it with us, or we nd it not rgani ers say the theme en ourages iewers to re e t on the onne tion between inner perspective and the beauty found in nature and art.

An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 4, with wine and pizza served. Palm Loft Gallery is located at 410 Palm Ave., Loft A-1. The exhibition will also be available online beginning April 10 at palmloft.com.

For more information, contact gallery director Arturo Tello at (805) 729-6029.

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Mini festival educates attendees on Indian culture

Artesania para la Familia hosted a mini India Festival at the Carpinteria Community Library on Saturday, March 28, which featured refreshments, crafts and entertainment. Attendees were treated to Indian snacks and chai tea, and children were encouraged to participate in crafts and read a few books about India and Indian culture. Youth and adults from the Naadabhoomi Dance Academy also performed the classical dance form Bharatanatyam and Indian folk dances for attendees.

“The highlight of the event was a wonderful cultural dance exchange by director Deepa Dawson in collaboration with an Irish dancer,” said Artesania para la Familia Program Director Suzanne Requejo. “The India event was a colorful cultural program for all thanks to La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation, the city of Carpinteria and The Ann Jackson Family Foundation.”

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Why right now beats January every time

WELLNESS WARRIOR

LEAH HARDING

I’ve never liked New Year’s resolutions. If you’ve read any of my articles in January, you already know this. The idea that we need a fresh calendar, which somehow spikes moti ation, to nally take care of ourselves just doesn’t sit well with me. There is never a perfect time for these things. You just have to choose to make a change.

Ultimately, right now is a better time to reset than January ever was. There’s less pressure, less urgency and fewer unrealistic expectations. At this point, you’re also not guessing anymore. You’ve already seen what didn’t work.

Even if you never started, you’re still coming from a place where you can take a step back and see what hasn’t been working for you in your life (e.g., eating too many snacks, not moving your body enough, skimping on sleep, etc.).

That information matters. Most people ignore it and keep doing what they were doing, expecting some divine intervention to produ e different results you can take stock of your current situation and be real about where you are, you’ll nd that making tweaks is a whole lot easier.

If you’re going to revisit things now, the approa h needs to be different

Here’s where to start:

Shrink the goal

Most people overshoot what counts because they think they need to do more than they need to. Or because this one time on nstagram, some in uen er said you need to work out six times a week while jumping on one leg and only eating greens powder before noon. Please stop listening to in uen ers hasing li ks oing e workouts a week while ha ing perfect nutrition will certainly get you to your goals faster, but it’s one of those things that looks good on paper but can fall apart quickly.

Two workouts you actually complete every week will outperform five that don’t happen. The same applies to nutrition. Pick two changes you can repeat without thinking. For example, adding one extra serving of vegetables to your dinner or committing to protein at every meal.

Stop relying on willpower

Build habits around things that already happen, like taking a short walk right a ter you nish your offee or stret hing for 5 minutes after you brush your teeth. If your mornings are consistent, use them. If your evenings are unpredictable, stop expecting them to be perfect. Structure beats motivation every time.

Track actions, not outcomes

Weight and measurements are slow to change and inconsistent. I’ve also written about everything that can vary your weight day to day; it’s a good longterm measure, but it isn’t the best when you need a pat on the back each day to keep going.

Track what you’re doing instead. Did you train? Check. Did you hit your protein? Check. Did you follow through on the plan you set? Check. That’s where progress actually comes from. If you didn’t hit those check marks, no big deal, because I’m sure you decided at the start of the week how many check marks you were going for, right? And I know it wasn’t “all of them” because you are smart enough to realize that’s not realistic.

Most people miss this part and make the same mistake again. They restart with intensity, trying to make up for lost time. t usually ba k res

The better approach is consistency that holds up on a normal week. Busy schedule, low energy, competing priorities. That is almost always the standard, not the exception. So pick two to three things you can consistently do every day. Once you nail it for a couple of weeks, add in another two items. Keep building from there.

Stop doing this alone

Most people troubleshoot their habits the same way they troubleshoot everything else by sear hing online, nding on i ting in ormation, and ending up more confused than when they started. What actually helps is having someone in your corner who can look at your spei s hedule, your spe i li estyle and build something around that, and then adjust it when life inevitably gets in the

There’s less pressure, less urgency and fewer unrealistic expectations. At this point, you’re also not guessing anymore. You’ve already seen what didn’t work.

way. Not a generic 12-week program. Not a one-si e- ts-all meal plan omething that a tually ts you

That removes the guesswork, the wasted effort and the y le o starting o er

If you’ve been thinking about getting ba k on tra k or starting or the rst time, this is the window to do it.

You’re not starting from scratch. You have more awareness now than you did in January. Use it.

The next few months will matter more than the rst ew weeks did eal, lasting change happens in the steady, unglamorous months, not during the shiny January launch.

eady to build a plan that a tually ts your life? Shoot me an email and let me know how I can help. Let’s make the next months count.

Leah Harding is a nutrition coach and personal trainer dedicated to helping clients understand how food fuels their lives and supports their wellness goals. With a focus on data-driven, personalized nutrition strategies, Leah empowers her clients to make informed choices that enhance their health and well-being. She previously owned CrossFit Carpinteria/Foxwing Fitness until 2018. For inquiries or suggestions for future wellness articles, contact Leah at leah@foxwingfitness.com.

UNPREDICTABLE WILDERNESS

CHUCK GRAHAM

I wasn’t quite pressed up against the sheer, wave battered bluff, but I was close, while coasteering my way south toward the stunning shale bluffs o oint Conception.

Hoping to approach the headland that protrudes prominently on the California map, I had to time the outgoing high tide, a large King Tide last January. Years of rock-hopping came in handy while I sprinted from one pocket beach to the next. Between tidal surges, I also utilized available gullies, accessible rock outcroppings and leftover cement barricades that have crumbled over time below the railroad tracks but still stood despite decades of thumping surf.

Beginning at Jalama Beach County ark, shermen and sur ers pi ked their spots to cast a line or paddle out into heaving si -to-eight- oot sur , offshore winds sending salty plumes wafting back out into the frigid line-up. Five miles south was the oint on eption ighthouse standing tall over one of the most volatile regions of California coastline, and where a slew of vessels met their match, a graveyard o ships resting along the o ean oor

Lost Coast Sojourn

he ost oast in orthern ali ornia garners much attention for its roadless, scenic coastline, where the mighty King ange towers dire tly abo e the a i Ocean. Teeming in bull kelp, reefs, black sand beaches and naturally filtered reshwater spilling out o shale bluffs, the ost oast is a uni ue ba kpa king e perience. The classic route is from Mattole

The Impassable Impossible

heading south for 25 scenic miles to Shelter Cove. Along the way there are 12 creek crossings converging with the ocean. There’s a historic lighthouse, hordes of harbor seals, northern elephant seals and raucous California sea lions en oying the ost oast s isolation and natural haul out sites. There’s also plenty of evidence of black bears foraging on those black sand beaches, but also bobcats, mule deer, coyotes and cheeky river otters accessing the beaches from those year-round gurgling creeks.

However, Santa Barbara County also has its own ersion o he ost oast

From the Santa Maria River Mouth south to the Hollister Ranch, that stretch of coast is mostly roadless or inaccessible to the public. It requires kayaking or hiking this unique swath of coast, navigating wetlands, oastal bluffs, perpetual swell and the tides. It also boasts its share of incredible wildlife and stunning seascapes. Southern sea otters, sea lions, and heaps of shorebird species enjoy its dense kelp forests, sandy beaches and the tallest sand dunes on the entire California coast.

anta arbara s ost oast has about 55 miles of shoreline and is much more hallenging to a ess ri ate lands, andenberg Space Force Base, and unruly surf contribute to those obstacles. Kayaking is doable. I’ve done it once, but it

wasn t easy by any stret h ifferent hurdles arise on foot with access fragmented by the aforementioned obstacles. Despite those hindrances, the coast is epic and well worth exploring.

Prominent titles

With the coastal Santa Ynez Mountains running east to west, oint on eption is the western fringe of that mountain range. Eventually, it converges with the stunning Gaviota Coast.

Throughout history, and before it was known as oint on eption, the prominent coastal topographical promontory has worn other notable titles. To the humash, oint on eption is known as The Western Gate, a sacred and spiritual passage. They also had another name for the location. Humqaq or “The Raven omes seems appropriate, and ertainly a place where ravens would thrive. In uan odrigue abrillo, the rst European to explore the West Coast of what is now California, named it, “Cabo de alera meaning alley ape oint on eption is also ompared to the in amous ape orn off the tip o South America, one of the most challenging, treacherous, and exposed geographical locations in the world, a mariner’s nightmare. With approximately 100 to 200 documented shipwrecks surrounding the

immediate i inity o oint on eption, the strapping, striated headland has earned names such as “Cape Horn of the a i and ape orn o ali ornia for its unpredictable sea conditions.

In my opinion, my experience paddling a kayak was memorable but not nearly as treacherous, but I felt uneasiness while paddling around oint on eption Between winds and currents swirling in three directions within just a few minutes, I sensed a lack of control while kayaking beneath its weathered lighthouse. It also has a sharky feel as well, so I kept moving south and then east.

Stymied by surf and tide

There was a minus tide of 1.8 feet at 1 p.m. I was hoping that would be enough to get me around oint on eption was wrong. Even shorebirds like long-billed curlews and scampering sanderlings were running out of real estate as they oraged with the surging ebb and ow of the outgoing tide. en be ore rea hing oint on eption, had two bluffs to na igate around he rst one timed ust right, but the next one I wasn’t so fortunate. I ditched my trail shoes, stripped down to just my shorts, and waded through the surging tide while searching for the tallest rocks that were still underwater. Against the outgoing tide, the surge challenged me to maintain my balance. I had to hold my camera pack over my head and found myself in chest-deep water on a couple of occasions. But I kept moving and kicking and nally rea hed a sandbar that was only in knee-deep water, crisis averted. tanding ust underneath oint onception, I knew I wasn’t going any farther. Even with a minus tide, it still looked like high tide as pondered ero options. There’s no messing with Mother ature, and it s always good admitting to myself when to turn back. Afterall, that wave-battered protrusion wasn’t going anywhere.

Adventure and travel writer Chuck Graham lives in Carpinteria and contributes his writing and photography to publications far and wide. For more wildlife photos, visitchuckgrahamphoto.com or follow Graham on Instagram at @chuckgrahamphoto.

or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet website www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2511241028. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2511241028 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfers. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers and https:// www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5 Date: 3/11/2026 Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc., by Total Lender Solutions, Inc., its authorized agent 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 By: Dean DeSana, Trustee Sales Officer Exhibit “A” Legal Description Parcel 1: That Portion Of The Southwest Quarter Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 35 Township 5, North Range 27 West San Bernardino Meridian, In The County Of Santa Barbara, State Of California, Shown As Lot 3 On The Map Of Survey Filed In Book 64 Page 44 Of Record Of Surveys In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. Beginning At The Northeast Corner Of Said Lot 3 Of Said Record Of Survey Map And Being Point On The Center Line Of Gibraltar Road, Thence Following The Center Line Of Said Gibraltar Road, As Shown On Said On Said Map, The Following Courses And Distances; 1st, Southwesterly Along The Arc Of Curve Concave To The Northwest, Having Radius Of 176.48 Feet, Central Angle Of 33 Degrees

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1942 hrs / Found Property / 4400 block El Carro Lane

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0504 hrs / Illegal Camp / Casitas Pass Road and Carpinteria Avenue

eputies ondu ted a premise he k and lo ated a sub e t sleeping behind the bus ben h deputy re ogni ed the sub e t and had knowledge o them being warned about illegal amping he sube t was onta ted and issued a itation for the violation.

Thursday, March 26

1954 hrs / Violation / El Carro Lane and Linden Avenue

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2108 hrs / Violation / Carpinteria Avenue and Palm Avenue

eputies onta ted a ehi le or a broken headlight pon onta ting the drier, deputies ound that the dri er only had a permit but did not ha e an a tual dri er s li ense he sub e t was ited or dri ing without a dri er s li ense

2335 hrs / Illegal Camp / 1000 block Casitas Pass Road

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0901 hrs / Violation / 1000 block Casitas Pass Road

sub e t was e i ted rom her apartment yesterday by heriff s i il eputies. Today, the subject re-entered the apartment without permission rom management rose ution was desired he sub e t was arrested and booked into anta arbara ounty ain ail

1205 hrs / Incident / 5000 block Carpinteria Avenue

eputies responded to the abo e-mentioned address or a reported non-in ury hit and run ording to the reporting party, a large yellow bo tru k was too tall to maneu er under the anopy o the gas station, and it ollided into the anopy causing damage. The driver then drove away in the tru k without e hanging any in ormation with the gas station attendant.

0117 hrs / Narcotics / Casitas Pass Road

eputies onta ted a ehi le or illegal window tint he ehi le was o upied by a husband and wi e and their -yearold uring the stop, had his dog do an open-air sniff around the ehi le and the dog alerted, indi ating the presen e o nar oti s uring a probable ause sear h o the ehi le, deputies lo ated o er e pounds o methamphetamines in the trunk oth o upants o the ehi le were arrested and booked into ail hild el are er i es was noti ed and they appro ed o a relati e taking possession o the -year-old

Saturday, March 28

1000 hrs / March / Linden Avenue and Carpinteria Avenue

ppro imately attendees mar hed through arpinteria during the o ings protest o on rontations, no agitators and no tra issues

“Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir

“Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir stands out for its fascinating use of scienti knowledge to ground a deeply imaginative story. Although set in the distant future, it highlights an unavoidable reality: the eventual end of the sun and, with it, all li e on arth eyond this, the no el in ites re e tion on the temporality o li e and our own mortality.

a ed with this threat, the nations o the world unite, setting aside their differen es to work toward a ommon goal. The message is clear: only global ollaboration offers a real han e or the uture his raises an important uestion should we adopt that same mindset when on ronting today s challenges?

At its core, “Project Hail Mary” is also a story o interstellar riendship that, despite pro ound differen es, elebrates the uni ersal desire to preser e li e he book is a ailable at the arpinteria ommunity ibrary in multiple ormats, in both nglish and panish — Eric Castro, Carpinteria City Librarian Friends of the

is a lo ely book o a translations by aniel adinsky entitled eard od aughing hat is how this weekend elt t is poetry month, and it ollows oroo , ersian ew ear and the rst day o spring he ew ear a t in table, like so many ersian traditions, o ten in ludes a treasured book o poetry, parti ularly a m thinking o bombs falling on tens of thousands of treasured olumes on a t in tables this year his poetry month, we are in a war, talking about obliterating an an ient i ili ation o ranian poets e mo ed a bit and an t nd my a orite a translation, and as ask around to borrow a opy e eryone is saying e don t ha e translations in our house or ho was that guy to translate or riff off o a when he didn t know the language he ip side o appropriation is that this stuff is e erywhere ead adinsky playing with a in he i t wish ould speak like musi wish ould put the swaying splendor o the elds into words o that you ould hold the truth gainst your body nd dan e ead any a translation you an get ead the late oleman arks translating umi wat h what he reated, read any translation o orough arrokh had you can get your hands on. “Another Birth” is wonder ul ou will learn a lot here s this irony to trying to wipe the ulture e erybody is translating off the map ou don t want to know how many pets named umi e ome a ross — Giti White, Friends of the Carpinteria Community Library volunteer

Claudia McGarry releases new memoir

o al author, artist and ormer tea her laudia arry has released a new memoir, ish ad a ren h a e and lmond roissants, now a ailable on ma on ublished on ar h , the book wea es together a series o personal ignettes tra ing arry s li e rom her hildhood in ew rleans to her teenage years in s os ngeles, and later raising a family in Montecito. The memoir re e ts on amily lega y, reati ity and resilien e, blending humor with more poignant moments, in luding personal loss and health challenges. ording to the book des ription, arry e plores a wide range o e perien es rom en ounters with elebrities during her youth to e eryday mishaps and the omple ities o aging while highlighting the enduring importan e o family connections across generations. eyond her writing, arry is well known in the lo al arts ommunity er paintings ha e been e hibited at the arpinteria rts enter and ha e been on display at ookers estaurant, and she pre iously staged an original play at the

THROWBACK CVN

A sewer war and recent Rincon archaeology

BY VINCE BURNS

It’s been more than 20 years since Rincon’s great Sewer War (1998-2013) raged over what to do about high rates of (shall we say) bacteria in Rincon waves. Rincon septic tanks had long been suspected of playing a role in the contaminants that sometimes made surfers sick. Warring sides divided into those favoring the septic status quo and a “for” side advocating for a not-inexpensive hookup to Carp’s sewer system he ght grew so heated that even the lordly New York Times took noti e n ea h n la e, uent re plit o er uent, eptember

We’ll save the war’s blow-by-blow for another time, su e to say that years after the debate began, the “septic to sewer” forces triumphed and a contract for the project was drawn up. As we all know now, big California projects with lots of digging require that excavated materials be analyzed for artifacts and graves of our area’s original residents, the Chumash.

Background: In Rincon’s case, this work was especially relevant because of the point’s prehistory. A Chumash village called Shuku once occupied Rincon. Both archaeological and historical sources indi ate an ient in on was a signi ant lo ation, boasting good shing, a perennial freshwater creek, access to the Channel slands, nearby bluffs or de ense and other advantages. Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portolá reported that Shuku had 300 residents living in 60 round houses when he passed by in ugust he e plorer also counted seven tomols, the technically advanced fishing and trading canoes that connected mainland communities to the Channel Islands. Fascinatingly, if ortol s numbers are not too ar off, it is likely that more people might have lived at Rincon in pre-contact times than do today, when the oint has ir a residences, many second homes.

One hundred years after Portola’s Rincon visit, the Chumash were gone and the state’s new European-American masters had become curious about the original inhabitants, whom they had so recently displaced. To learn more, the newcomers began digging up the point’s ancient middens and cemeteries. The most infamous of these early “collectors” was Stephen Bowers whose deprivations at Rincon and elsewhere have recently been documented in these pages (Coastal View News, Vol. 31 No. 9 “Digging, dealing and desecrating”). On the point’s east side, for example, Bowers unearthed circa 100 skeletons and numerous grave goods.

For the next 100+ years, Rincon ground was regularly excavated and studied as the early graverobbers eventually gave way to modern archaeologists following an e ol ing s ienti method he last big excavations at the point were occasioned by the massive Highway 101 project of the late 1960s. Nowadays, archeology at Rincon usually takes the form of emergency work in response to surprise nds or pending pro e ts in , or

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landscapers turned up a pre istoric burial example, koi pond construction turned up an ancient skeleton leading to a formal excavation by the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Returning to the near present, in 2018, University of California, Los Angeles archaeologist Brian Holguin analyzed material from the 2013 sewer project (and a related 2004 Rincon excavation). Holguin’s analysis focused on tiny chert and quartzite blades and drills turned up during the sewer work. Among his conclusions: excavated material from both sites conformed to a previously published model arguing for trade connections between mainland sites like Shuku and Santa Cruz Island. In fact, many of the microblades and stone drills found at Rincon originated on anta ru , on rming the importance of microblade manufacturing on the island. Although some of the tools were made on the mainland, signi ant quantities presumably arrived at Rincon via tomols in trade from the islands.

What the work of Holguin and other modern archaeologists means is that at the time of contact between the Chumash and European newcomers, ancient Shuku was likely a thriving and important place well connected with the advanced bead and tool-making communities on the Channel Islands.That all this and more could be gleaned from the fallout of a sewer debate makes the story even better.

Holguin’s master’s thesis, “Ceasing Production in Favor of Consumption: Diachronic Analysis of the Rincon Point (CA-VEN-62) Microlithic Assemblage,” can be found online.

If you have stories of Rincon’s history, get in touch with Vince Burns. Vince and Stephen Bates have written “the” history of Rincon Point, available locally and online at amazon. com/dp/1467108707.

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allas art olic lasted fi e-and-two-t irds innings in a loss against ueneme on arc

Warriors hit a wall in league series with Hueneme

The league-leading Vikings sweep Carpinteria in a two-game set

Carpinteria’s baseball squad has found much success in the beginning of the season, with the Warriors winning nine o their rst games and building momentum heading into the meat of the schedule. But this year’s Citrus Coast League is stacked with talented teams, and the Warriors had a tough time adjusting in a two-game league series against the high-powered Hueneme Vikings. Carpinteria and Hueneme were at the top of the league standings heading into the rst leg o the series at alderwood Field in Carpinteria on March 25.

The visiting Vikings took control of the game with a ti e bats on offense and a lean de ensi e effort that kept arpinteria off the s oreboard or the entire game Hueneme forced the Warriors to commit a season-high eight errors and three unearned runs, while the Vikings pitchers held on to the shutout to take the win -

Warriors senior pitcher Dallas Bartholic started the game and suffered his rst loss o the season a ter lasting through eand-two-thirds innings. Bartholic gave up four hits, with four walks and four strikeouts, before senior Charlotte Cooney came in to pitch the remainder of the game without giving up any more runs.

ueneme s pit hing staff held arpinteria hitless through the rst e innings of the game before Warriors senior Gabe artine ra ked the rst hit o the day with a double in the sixth inning. Senior Micah Smith earned the only other hit of the game for Carpinteria.

“We were hit with some adversity today and we did not respond particularly well,” said Carpinteria coach Pat Cooney. en be ore the rst play o the game, our on den e was shaky ueneme is playing their best baseball oming off a big win at Santa Paula and applied a lot of pressure throughout. We got involved in the middle of the game but we had given the Vikings too much room.”

Two days later, the Warriors traveled down to Hueneme for a chance to avenge the loss in the second game of the homeand-away series.

In this game, the Warriors came out of the gate with some action in the top of the rst, with arpinteria loading the bases and looking to put some points on the

oa orente made contact in Carpinteria’s ome loss against ueneme board before Hueneme shut down the potential rally without giving up any runs.

Things took a turn in the bottom of the rst when ueneme e ploded or runs, giving the Vikings enough cushion to sail through to a - win ith the win, ueneme took rm ontrol o rst pla e in the Citrus Coast League. ueneme s offense let loose with hits in the win. Carpinteria had several runners on base and scored one run in the game. Warriors sophomore Johan ernande led off the game with a hit, while Smith reached base on a single and a walk, and later scored when Martinez hit an RBI triple. Carpinteria used three pitchers in the

road loss against Hueneme, with Martinez, Smith and Sam Medel splitting pitching duties in the game.

“It was an incredible barrage of hits paired with some really good fortune from the Vikings,” coach Cooney said.

“Once they had the big lead, there was not much we could do besides look for little victories and small positives … Hueneme is a really good team with a senior at every position.

arpinteria is now - o erall andagainst Citrus Coast League opponents. The Warriors will return from spring break with a string of non-league games before returning to the Citrus Coast League schedule in mid-April.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

A Channel Islands runner is tagged out at second base by Nelly Dominguez.

Warriors softball comes up short in league battles

ter arpinteria so tball earned its rst win o the year o er el ol, the arriors suffered ba k-to-ba k losses in league mat hups against hannel slands and ordhoff in the last games be ore arpinteria s spring break

he arriors offense has been putting up plenty o runs re ently, with arpinteria a eraging runs a game in the two games prior to the arriors league battle at home against hannel slands on ar h arpinteria s hitters were able to get the offense going against hannel slands, putting up our runs behind a aliant effort rom unior naia une who went two- or-two with two s and a run s ored and additional hits rom elyn iles, amai a ook and e ilia emus

ut arpinteria ommitted too many errors on de ense, allowing hannel slands to apitali e and run away with the win by a nal s ore o -

e must get ba k to being oursel es and ha ing un and playing arrior so tball, said arpinteria oa h ammy elson n ar h , the arriors were lo ked in a battle on the road against ordhoff, or ing e tra innings be ore ordhoff ame away with the win by one run,arpinteria s senior pit her ook helped keep the arriors in the game, pit hing through se en innings while also ontributing with her hitting he senior leader went two- or- or at the plate, with two stolen bases and two runs he arriors also had some highlights rom iles, with se en stolen bases, three s and two runs s ored and emus, who got on base in our out o e appearan es at bat, turning in a stolen base and another or arpinteria arpinteria so tball is now - this season, and the arriors will ontinue the league s hedule a ter spring break, with a road game at anta aula on pril

Carpinteria’s boys swim team was all-around dominant in a 137-49 win over Santa Paula.

Carpinteria swimmers dominate against Santa Paula

arpinteria s boys and girls swim teams earned de isi e i tories in a dual meet on the road against anta aula on ar h he boys team show ased depth and onsisten y in a - team win, while the girls team deli ered an e ually impressi e set o per orman es on the way to a - i tory

arpinteria s swimmers ha e onsistently impro ed all season, with new personal re ords and postseason onsiderations times rom all throughout the roster gainst ueneme, the arriors swept all indi idual e ents and relay ra es in both the girls and boys ompetitions enior ake hlers led the way or the boys, winning two indi idual e ents while earning a i ision onsideration time in the -yard ba kstroke with a new personal best time o se onds ky orling brought home two wins, while uke onahue, hris eed, yder haw and te ano i oletti also put in strong times with rst-pla e nishes n the girls side, there was a trio o arriors who ame away with multiple wins in the meet y ott, adison ee and a el ugr were all double winners, while u ia mith and u y oore both added rst-pla e nishes in their indi idual e ents he girls relay team o mith, ee, ugr and ott also won the -yard medley relay with their astest time o the season, marking yet another i ision onsideration time or the arriors

arpinteria will take a short break be ore returning to the pool or the se ond annual anta arbara ri- ounty n itational at an ar os igh hool on pril

Warriors boys tennis wins two more league matches

arpinteria boys tennis got ba k into the win olumn with ba k-to-ba k i tories o er league opponents in the past week he arriors de eated ordhoff - on the road on ar h , then pi ked up a - win o er hannel slands the ne t day on ar h arpinteria took ad antage o ordhoff s limited roster, pi king up e tra sets due to in uries on the angers s uad he arriors ound su ess in both singles and doubles, pulling away to take the mat h by a nal s ore o -

n ar h , the arriors were on the road again to a e hannel slands arpinteria s team was onsistent a ross the board, winning eight out o nine sets in both singles and doubles to take the win by a nal ohe arriors mi ed up the doubles teams, with er ando ampu ano teaming up with horin asmussen to win two sets be ore ampu ano swit hed to win one more set with ayden ordholm dwin ernande won two sets with unner ampel, then hanged to partner with ntonio artine to pi k up a third set

t was great to pair up some o our eteran players with some o our newer players who really seemed to absorb their knowledge, said arpinteria oa h harles ryant was really impressed with ntonio artine in his lone set e was ser ing great, returning well and putting away olleys when at the net

n singles, arpinteria was led by than lmgren and amran ad ar, who both nished with - sweeps erall, it was a un mat h against a team we always en oy playing, oa h ryant said he arriors and the aiders always seem to en oy the riendly, ompetiti e battles on the ourt

arpinteria is now - o erall heading into spring break, with a tough s hedule waiting a ter the break with non-league mat hes against powerhouse programs rom anta arbara, os ueblos and ate

Carpinteria splits track and field meet against Nordhoff

arpinteria tra k and eld had mi ed results in a league meet against ordhoff on ar h , as the boys team took a loss against the angers by a ombined s ore o - , while the arriors girls remained unde eated on the season with a de isi e

- team win

he arriors girls team has had a re ord-breaking season on the tra k, led by senior sprinter i ian uskins, who has set and broken her own s hool re ords se eral times this year gainst ordhoff, uskins set a new arpinteria igh hool re ord o se onds in the -meter dash breaking the re ord she set at the in on a es ust one month ago

uskins also holds the re ord in the -meter sprint, a re ord she set earlier this year be ore beating her own time with a new s hool re ord o se onds in arpinteria s pre ious league meet on ar h he girls su ess ontinued in the meet against ordhoff, as uskins oined en i ardner, allie abistour and elen a urray to win the relay with a new s hool re ord time o his new re ord time broke the pre ious -year-old re ord by more than two-tenths o a se ond arpinteria also took the win in the , with ardner oining alleh ahan, sla oore and iarys ome to set a new season best o arriors long-distan e runner iana iah won two indi idual e ents, taking rst pla e and setting new season-best times in both the - and -meter ra es hrowing spe ialist arely alos also ame away with two wins, taking the top spots in both the shot put and dis us n the boys side, the team did not are well in the points total, though se eral o the arriors athletes ame away with indi idual wins enior li ere ame away with yet another sweep in the shot put and dis us eshua agana took rst pla e in the -meter dash with a new personal re ord time o se onds and a oto set a new personal re ord time o in the -meter ra e t was another solid outing or the arriors, said arpinteria oa h an atham i ian uskins now owns three s hool re ords e en though the season is only hal o er t is ery impressi e to wat h our team per orm he boys are progressing ni ely as well e ontinue to set numerous personal re ords as we go through the season

ON DECK

Thursday, April 2

Carpinteria Baseball at Coastal Christian, 3:30 p.m.

Carpinteria Track & Field at Cate, 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 4 *Carpinteria Baseball vs Santa Ynez, 11 a.m. *Denotes Home Game

Cate ams roundup

Cate’s boys tennis team has won all se en o its rst mat hes o the season, with the ams players nding ways to win in both singles and doubles matchups throughout the early season.

Cate’s success continued with a near-per e t - win at home against Bishop Diego on March 26.

Rams players Andrew Jayich, James He and Kaden Greene all swept their sets in singles, while the Cate boys also won e ery set in doubles play he duo o endri k uen and enny ang set the tone or ate in the rst round o doubles, ollowed by su ess ul showing rom partners an heshunoff and oah ien he ne t day, the ams kept up the winning momentum with anothernish in a home mat h against illano a

The Rams were in rhythm the whole mat h, and illano a was or ed to or eit several doubles sets due to injuries. Cate dominated in both singles and doubles and secured another win to bring the unde eated streak to si straight

Cate had to earn its next win in a home mat h against amarillo on ar h n this mat h, the ams won e out o nine sets in singles, then also took e sets in doubles to take the win by a nal tally o -

n this mat h, ate s akeru iro u i won all three o his sets in singles, while the ams relied on a ombined effort in doubles with e wins oming rom three different duos

ate boys tennis is now - o erall and - against league opponents, as the ams prepare or a ri alry mat h against ha her this week

Warriors volleyball takes league win at Hueneme

Carpinteria boys volleyball adjusted well playing under substitute coach Richard uitoriano, who lled in to lead the arriors to a - i tory on the road against Hueneme on March 26. he arriors took an early ad antage, winning the rst set - be ore ueneme ame ba k to e en the mat h with a - win in the se ond set arpinteria regained its omposure and won the ne t two sets in a row - , - to se ure the league win three sets to one lan aya led the way in the win, ontributing all o er the ourt with digs, assists, kills and our a es a ael intura and ole owbottom both helped bolster the arriors offense with eight kills ea h

“I had a blast coaching this team tonight,” said coach Quitoriano. “The setters did a great ob ontrolling the offense, and it really showed in the stats his was a solid win to arry us into spring break arpinteria boys olleyball is now - o erall and - against itrus oast eague opponents he arriors will return to the ourt or a non-league mat h at entura on pril

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With April designated as Carpinteria Beautiful Month, local Adopt-a-Spot volunteers rolled up their sleeves this weekend to clear litter and debris from streets, sidewalks and public spaces across town. Each volunteer maintains a designated area year-round, and many pledged to redouble their efforts in the weeks ahead, continuing a grassroots tradition that helps keep Carpinteria clean, welcoming and community minded.

Pictured are, from left, Tina Leslie, Gib Johnson, Jen Medina, Dan Cornet, Kathy White, Dick and Debbie Bitterolf, Mark Hunt, Donna Jordan, Sally Galati, Bryan

Mootz, Tom Beland, Craig Meister, Carey Hobart, Joe Franken, Paul Stull, Jim King, Denise Ellis and Cherry Stockton.

Not pictured, but also contributing as Adopt-a-Spot volunteers, are James Camp, Lynda Fairly, Sally Green, Lynda Hershey, Carol Kernahan, Ray Kolbe, Natasha Lohmus, Susan Mailheau, Dave Meyer, Jack Niederpruem, Neva Ortiz, Maire Radis, Shen Rajan, Sandy Smith, Bob Stokes, Tom Sweeney, Tristan Verburgt, Brenda Watkins, Jerry Watkins, Carl White and Sue Willner.

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