Coastal View News • February 12, 2026

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CARPINTERIA

A classic Classic

First place Pro Division winner Dimitri Poulos slices through Rincon walls during a once-in-a-generation weekend at the 2026 Rincon Classic. After a rare schedule reversal, the Channel Islands Surfboards Rincon Classic presented by errick ager ran Feb in a less o erhead to double o erhead conditions a es many called the best ever seen in the cove. Guided by contest director Chris Keet with support from Channel Islands Surfboards owner Britt Merrick, the Queen of the Coast crowned many champions and delivered a weekend that will be talked about for decades ee all the results on pages in

Three arrested in connection with Carpinteria cannabis farm burglary

After the early morning robbery of a Carpinteria cannabis grow on Wednesday, eb. three sus ects h e bee e t e rreste clu two e r ol s o e e r ol .

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he two e r ol s c s h e bee boo e t the t r u e le Hall on several felony charges, including burglary, conspiracy and possession of an u re stere re rm lo w th m s eme or ch r e o obstruct o .

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he r ter rch tectur l e ew o r w ll e l re ew or ro ose two stor uestroom hotel t e l o hurs eb. t .m.

The proposed hotel would include an outdoor pool and garden patio, and the project would include the destruction of the former church building that currently resides on the property.

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County issues rain advisory for all beaches ahead of storm

t rb r ou t ro me t l e lth er ces h s ssue e er l r advisory for all county beaches due to overnight rainfall and another storm forecast to arrive Sunday.

c ls re rem res e ts th t stormw ter ru off c ose he lth s et risks to swimmers, surfers and other beachgoers.

tormw ter s u tre te r w ter th t ows throu h storm r s to cree s the oce other w terw s. o t ct w th stormw ter wh le sw mm or sur ing may increase the risk of illnesses including rashes, fever, chills, ear infections, vomiting and diarrhea.

t o to ote t l co t m t o cre se cree ows m c rr ebr s such as logs into the ocean and nearby waterways, creating a heightened risk of injury. o re uce he lth s et r s s cou t o c ls recomme th t eo le o sw mm l or sur the oce cree s ur r ll or t le st three s ollow r e e t. e ch oers re lso se to steer cle r o re s e r r e out lls cree mouths where ru off m co t ele te le els of bacteria and pollutants.

ecre t o l s ort shell sh h r esters re se to w t t le st s ter s c t r ll be ore collect shell sh. torm ru off c ush h h le els o bacteria, pesticides, herbicides and motor oil into the ocean, potentially contaminating shell sh be s.

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Trash collection schedule unchanged during Presidents Day week

Residential trash, recycling and organics collection in Carpinteria will continue on ts re ul r sche ule ur the wee o res e ts ccor to . . rr so & Sons.

ollect o w ll rocee s orm l o hurs eb. es te the e er l hol being observed earlier in the week, according to a press release. No service delays are planned for Carpinteria customers.

The unchanged schedule applies to residential customers throughout the city of Carpinteria.

Fire ghter foundation to host second annual Disco Inferno Feb. 22

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CAPP construction to begin this spring, restoring city groundwater, Sanitary District reports

BY LIV KLEIN

Construction on the Carpinteria Adce ur c t o ro ect w ll begin this spring, Carpinteria Sanitary str ct e er l er r urr tol the r ter t ou c l o o ht.

he r ter ce ur c t o ro ect s es e to re le sh the c t s rou w ter su l throu h mult ste ur c t o rocess.

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“This project is going to purify 100% of the a era e dry-weather ow in Carpinteria we ll e the first a ency in the state to be able to say that.”

–– Sanitary District General Manager Craig Murray

Abandoned vehicles, noise complaints remain most frequent code requests

BY LIV KLEIN

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Supervisor David Hernandez presented the seco u rter re ort or sc l e r o o h hl ht the most re ue t c se to cs clu rm l co trol r t .

ur the seco u rter c ses were o e e ow rom the reous u rter thou h the most commo com l t c te or es rem e the s me. the ser ce re uests rece e were rel te to b o e eh cles m t the most re ue t ssue. ere ote th t throu hout eh cle rel te com l ts were the most commo er bout b o e

eh cle re uests er mo th. o se com l ts r e seco w th ct t e rom e rl to l te ll. he e rtme t rece e o se coml ts ur the seco u rter. t ff lso re orte th t co cer s rel te to hum e c m me ts rem e rel t el low thou h there w s ot ce ble cre se l te summer er l ttle ct t ur the rst h l o the e r.

t o r c t t o s were ssue the seco u rter most or ol t o s o hour r l m ts e re re str t o o r o es. o e com l ce re uests m be subm tte b ho e throu h the c t s webs te ort l or the mob le .

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City Council hears updates on pending developments ia eal ownhomes, ee ime property, ia eal Hotel and Sur iner Inn amon pro ects

BY CVN STAFF

The Carpinteria City Council received updates on several active development applications during a report from Nick obroff rector o the c t s ommu t e elo me t e rtme t t the Carpinteria City Council meeting on o eb. .

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obroff s the e l ow homes ro ect t e l w s eeme com lete or th r t me l st wee though he noted the applicant is close to meet ll re u reme ts. he re ett re ll close obroff s . he h e ust ew tems th t the ee to ot the s cross the t s o the r l c t o so e ect whe the o resubm t here somet me the e t ew wee s th t we m be re to c ll t com lete.

According to information posted on the c t s webs te the ro ose ro ect co s sts o or s le tow home st le u ts. those u ts woul be offere or s le to mo er te come househol s two u ts to bo e mo er te come househol s. he tow homes woul clu e m o two three our be room u ts woul be co structe s two or three stor bu l s. he ro os l clu es tot l r s ces. he l c t s see to use the st te s e s t bo us ro s o s to w e se er l e elo me t st r s e ch e or sett s e o the u ts or mo er te come househol s.

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obroff lso u te the cou c l o the r ter e ue es e ces ro ect loc te o the ee me ro ert lso ow s luffs . e s the c t sent a letter to the applicant at the end o u r eterm the ro ect w ll require preparation of an environmental m ct re ort.

o mo e th t rocess orw r the c t is currently soliciting proposals from environmental consultants to prepare the

re ort. obroff s c t st ff e ect to select a consultant and return to the City ou c l or ro l somet me rch. ccor to the c t s webs te the ro ose ro ect clu es tow homes et che s le m l well s o wh ch tow homes s le m l well s woul be lloc te to low come househol s. he tow ho mes woul clu e three be rooms wh le the s le m l well s woul e ture e ther three or our be rooms. he l cant has indicated the project may rely on the st te s bu l er s reme ro s o s u er o er me t o e sect o . . t o c ls s the ro ect w ll co t ue to be e lu te or co s ste c w th l c ble o er me t o e re u reme ts.

Via Real Hotel oo he obroff s the e t rch tecture e ew o r meet w ll be hel hurs eb. t .m. the t ou c l ch mbers. he e clu es o e tem l es re ew or the e l otel ro ect t e l. t ff re orts or the meet re l ble o the c t s webs te.

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Artist’s rendering of the proposed armony otel at ia eal he pro ect is scheduled for nal design re ie at the Architecture e ie oard meeting on hursday Feb at p m in the Carpinteria City Council chambers taff reports for the ia eal otel ro ect are a ailable on the city’s ebsite ar interia s renter

r t ro me t l m ct e ort or he ur er ro ect s l ble or re ew ubl c comme t throu h rch . ubl c meet w th the c t s ro me t l e ew omm ttee s sche ule or eb. t .m. the City Council chambers to present the re ort s s rece e ubl c ut o ts e u c . ur cou c l scuss o or t l l rco s e whether the l c t o or the r ter e. es e ces ro ect h bee eeme com lete. obroff co rme t w s e term e com lete rou l te ecem ber llow the ro ect to rocee to e ro me t l re ew co s ste c l s s.

ou c lmember l l r s e wheth er that determination applied to the ro ect s cl m u er the st te s bu l er s reme . obroff s the c t h s ot c owle e th t the ro ect u l es or the bu l er s reme ot th t ssue rem s u resol e w th the l c t.

“Deeming an application complete oes ot w e t tle the ro ect t ttor e e cos s . t ust l lows the ro ect to st rt mo throu h the c t s orm l e elo me t or st r e elo me t re ew rocess. orm t o o ll ct e e elo me t l c t o s s l ble o the c t s web s te c r ter c . o or erso t the Community Development Department at t ll ur re ul r bus ess hours.

Library teen advisory oar ta es i ht

BY LIV KLEIN

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Librarian Eric Castro reported positive feedback on the Carpinteria Community br r s ew tee sor bo r .

“The teen advisory board met a cou le o t mes u r t w s wo er ul stro tol the cou c l.

The board meets every second and ourth r o e ch mo th w th c su l comm tme t ol c me Castro encourages teens to join even if the c ot tte e er meet . t w s sur r se to he r ll o the ideas that the board had (and) all of the

effort the woul l e to ut to the l br r stro ote . ome o the bo r s ot ble e s clu e cur t tee boo collec tion selected by their board for the Carpinteria Community Library and hel m e the l br r s soc l me . There are currently seven members on the teen board and they are seeking more stro re orte . ee s c re ster o l e t c r ter l br r .or erso or t o e o the meet s. he tee bo r w ll m e ts rst appearance at a city council meeting e t mo th.

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Musolf also noted that the annual increase supports landlords by helping o more s c t cre ses the uture.

“We have not received much negative ee b c o our te t rotect o ol c es usol tol the cou c l.

The Carpinteria City Council on Monday approved a $250 increase to the c t s re ter reloc t o ss st ce me t r s the ew re u re m mum to . e ter reloc t o ss st ce me ts re re u re whe te t e er e ces o ult ust c use e ct o ccor to st te l w r ter s mu c l co e. re ort e t the meet s s st t l er e usol s the payment amount is reassessed annually to e sure t rem s effect e. he c t s Community Development Department eterm e th t ue to t o cur rent regional assessments and historical tre s c t re t r tes w ll co t ue to r se cre se s ecess r . o m tch the curre t . t o r te the me t woul cre se to u rom . owe er st ff recomme e t

Wayne Deanley

01/01/1953 –– 09/11/2025

th re t sorrow our he rts we b rewell to our ol m our ther our me tor our re t ro er the o e

who h s le t us w th r ches worth more than gold, his memories. From the many sh tr s cou tless wee e c m e tures re t e sts the strte c w s to success ul ree thumb. Wayne spent his youth in Montecito ulthoo r ter where he wor e s m ch st or e rs t lo c l ter tur e ollowe b l e ur r se r . where he ejoyed his retirement.

e w ll be m sse e lessl b h s sweethe rt o e rl e rs their four kids and four grandchildren. e re r te ul to h e bee blesse w th such ther our l es. e t

h e to t e o the role but h s lo e or us e er w ere . e w ll lw s be h s ch l re h s soul h s w s w ll continue to inspire us, till the end of our s. o ro cos oh

Previously published obituaries may be read online at coastalview.com

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AGEWELL W.I.S.E.

JENA JENKINS

th s colum we celebr te the ower o well w th our se me ts esigned to inspire and engage. or ell ess t s s hts or maintaining a healthy body and mind. or s r t o re l l e t les ou ls ol er who re l l e to the fullest. or h r e ct t es e erc ses to ee our br ct e sh r . or uc t o u c lesso or u tr to ee ou le r row . Join us on a journey of health, inspirat o me t l l t owle e

Wellness: Oral care t s ct th t our e rl wh tes are some of the greatest treasures you h e. c re o our teeth ffects the well ess o our e t re bo . here re thous s o erms th t l e our mouth — most are harmless, and many re e e be e c l but oor or l hgiene can lead to infections and decay.

According to the Mayo Clinic, oral ect o s h e bee l e to co t o s such s c r o scul r se se eumoe e re c b rth com lc t o s. ost o us h e bee t u ht rom er ou e to brush oss but here s lesser ow ct t s better ot to brush your teeth immediately after a meal — especially breakfast.

Columbia Medical Center has found that brushing right after eating certain foods, particularly acidic ones like fruits and juices, can actually damage the protect e e mel o our teeth. o es be sure to rotect those ewels th t l e our w but tr ot to et c rr e w .

Inspire: Be an example

t s t me to s re us w th e m le of kindness.

w s re e er s est e rl er to c me cross lo el true stor th t someo e subm tte . t be s w th wom st l e t rocer store. he she re l es she oes t u te h e e ou h mo e she st rts r or t her ee s remo es se er l tems rom her cart.

The man behind her hands her a $20 bill. She initially refuses, but he gently explains, “My mother is sick in the hospital, br her owers e er . o she ot ow r ht m t me s to s e our mo e o owers — go spend it on something important.’” As he handed her the bill, he said, “Enjoy m mother s owers.

e er or et ll the wo er ul eo le out there the worl e er or et how to be o e.

Sharp: Trivia questions m o to e ou three tr uest o s. ter ou swer ll three the ourth uest o w ll be or ou to ure out wh t l s them to ether. ho w s the th res e t o the United States?

What city in Japan is located in Aichi re ecture w s or ll c lle Koromo?

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Educate: Discovering coffee ou th coffee s the o ll be er es ou m ht be r ht but we re ot t l bout the re test All Time. We’re talking about an actual goat.

ccor to the t o l offee ssoc t o le e h s t th t coffee w s sco ere b o t. u ose l t ll st rte o th o l te u where a goat herder noticed some of his herd eating small red berries from trees. As he obser e them he re l e the o ts were u usu ll e er et c t slee much at night.

ews o these m c l berr es tr ele to loc l mo ster where mo s oure e to the el s c re ull c e the berries, mashed them, and used them to make a drink — one that helped them stay alert during long hours of prayer. Word spread quickly to other monasteries, and other o ts thus the coffee r w s bor . e tleme ou w t to e o free cup of joe for yourself, come join our r ter e s offee lub o e es s t .m. t the eter s Memorial Hall.

A communication specialist whose heart lies in storytelling, Jena Jenkins has a knack for bringing groups together and building understanding through programming. She currently serves as the community services program coordinator assigned to AgeWell for the city of Carpinteria and is a member of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board of Directors. Jena holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. For more information on AgeWell and its programing visit carpinteriaca.gov/agewell.

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Carpinteria voters to decide future of landscape and winter berm funding

Proposition 218 ballots mailed in January set stage for March 9 public hearing

BY CVN STAFF

The city of Carpinteria is moving forward with proposed updates to two long-standing local assessment districts th t u ubl c l sc w l re risk reduction and the annual construction of the city’s winter protection berm, setting in motion a property-owner ballot process required under state law.

At its Nov. 10, 2025 meeting, the Carpinteria City Council adopted Resolution No. 6421, establishing new procedures to ensure compliance with California’s Proposition 218 and Assembly Bill . t o c ls s the roce ures re intended to create a consistent framework for managing both existing and future s ec l be e t ssessme ts.

The council also approved Resolutions No. 6422 and No. 6423 to initiate proceedings to form the Carpinteria Landscape Maintenance District No. 2025-1, along with Resolutions No. 6424 and No. 6425 to begin formation of the Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District. Together, the actions trigger property-owner protest ballot proceedings in accordance with Proposition 218, the Taxpayers’ Right to Vote on Taxes Act.

According to an informational brochure m le to ffecte ro ert ow ers by the city of Carpinteria, the proposed updates are aimed at addressing funding gaps that have grown over decades as costs have risen while assessment rates h e rem e t.

Landscape maintenance district

Through its Landscape Maintenance District, the city provides ongoing maintenance of landscaped public areas, including street trees, medians, parkways, s ew l s tr ls. t o c ls s those services play a role in reducing w l re r s throu h brush wee management, preventing trash and debris from entering storm drains and coastal waters, and maintaining public spaces th t rectl be e t e rb ro ert es.

The original district was established in 1996, but assessment rates have not increased since that time. City materials state that costs associated with providing landscaping services have increased by about 480% over nearly 30 years, forcing the city to subsidize the district with the General Fund.

Under the proposal, a new, Proposition 218-compliant district would replace the existing one, with updated assessments designed to reflect the actual cost of services. A “yes” vote would establish a dedicated, sustainable funding source

he coastal protection berm is constructed along Carpinteria City each in ecember as part of the city’s annual winter storm defense program, which helps protect nearby structures from high tides and storm surges.

Approval of the proposed Coastal Berm Assessment District would provide a dedicated funding source to support the berm’s yearly construction maintenance monitoring and emergency response reducing reliance on the city’s eneral Fund and helping ensure long term protection during increasingly se ere inter storms

for landscape maintenance and reduce reliance on the General Fund. A “no” vote would leave the existing district and its 1996 assessment levels in place, requiring continued General Fund subsidies and potentially reducing funding available for other city services, including public safety and parks.

Coastal berm assessment district

The council is also proposing to replace the existing Winter Protection Berm Assessment District, which was established in 1992 to fund construction of a seasonal earthen berm along Carpinteria City Beach. The berm, typically built in the fall and removed in the spring, helps protect oceanfront homes and businesses from high tides and winter storm surges.

City documents note that while assessment rates have not increased in more than three decades, costs related to construction, maintenance, management and emergency response have risen by approximately 275%, from about $25,300 in 1992 to nearly $95,000 in 2025. The city has used General Fund resources to cover the ffere ce.

Under the proposal, formation of the Carpinteria Coastal Berm Assessment District would replace the existing district be sc l e r . te assessments would fund annual berm construction, monitoring, maintenance

A city planter on Linden Avenue is shown as an example of landscaped public areas that could see continued maintenance and improvement if voters approve the proposed Landscape Maintenance District, which would fund services which directly bene t nearby properties, such as weed abatement, trash removal, irrigation and street tree care

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and emergency response based on current costs. The proposal would not expand the berm or change its footprint.

If approved by property owners, the proposed maximum assessment would be $235.42 per year, or about $19.62 per month, with annual adjustments tied to t o sub ect to l m ts outl e the ballot materials.

t o c ls s the berm h s rotected coastal properties from storm damage since its construction and that increasing storm intensity and a minor breach during a 2023 storm underscore the need for reliable funding. As with the landscape district, funds generated by the berm assessment could only be used within district boundaries and would be subject to public reporting and annual independent audits.

Ballot process

Under Proposition 218, any new or increased assessment must be approved through a mailed ballot proceeding mo ffecte ro ert ow ers we hted by the amount of the proposed assessment. Ballots and notices shall be sent to all property owners within the proposed districts.

If a majority protest is not received, the updated districts would replace the existing assessments, which date back to 1992 for the berm and 1996 for landscape maintenance. If a majority protest occurs, the proposals would not move forward and current assessment levels would remain in place.

Public input

Official assessment ballots for both ro ose str cts were m le to ffecte property owners in January, according to the city. A public hearing on the proposed assessments is scheduled for Monday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the Carpinteria City Hall Council Chambers. Ballots must be received by the City Clerk prior to the close of public testimony at the hearing to be counted.

The proposals have drawn both support and opposition from residents, with letters published in Coastal View News outl ffer ews o the ssessme ts the c t s sc l ro ch.

In a letter supporting the proposed assessments, Carpinteria resident Gail Marshall wrote that while she does not welcome higher taxes, she believes the exst ssessme ts re o lo er su c e t.

“Now, I want to state unequivocally that I don’t like paying more taxes,” Marshall wrote. “I wish my current rate of assessment could work miracles and continue to keep our community looking good and feeling safe. The fact is that the 1996 assessments cannot keep up with the 2026 reality. It just costs more to do this work now.”

Marshall also argued that continued General Fund subsidies for the districts have broader consequences. “We are not ‘making do’ — we are losing that battle with roads because we are subsidizing these assessment districts with monies that could be used for other things — like roads,” she wrote.

Opponents of the assessments contend the city has adequate revenue and is shifting costs outside the General Fund. In a letter opposing the proposals, Carpinterian Craig Stephans wrote that the city is using assessment districts to raise taxes indirectly.

“Since 1996, while costs have risen, tax revenues have surged even faster,” Stephans wrote, citing increases in sales tax and the Transient Occupancy Tax. “When these higher rates are applied to to s te r ces s roc et property values, the city is bringing in more revenue than ever.”

Stephans characterized the assessment str te s sc l shell me r u it isolates expenditures from the General Fund and places additional burdens on property owners while reducing overall accountability.

Another letter opposing the Landscape Maintenance District came from Carpinteria resident Doug Treloar, who criticized the city’s informational mailer. Treloar wrote that the brochure’s imagery could lead residents to believe the assessments would fund road repairs, which he said is not the case.

“Don’t try to deceive me into thinking I will be getting better roads,” Treloar wrote. “All this ballot measure really does is to ask for more money to spend on landscaping services. My tax dollars could be better spent elsewhere.”

t o c ls h e s the b llot rocess and public hearing are intended to e ro ert ow ers the l s o whether the proposed assessment updates move forward.

More information can be found on the city’s website, carpinteriaca.gov/assessmentdistricts/.

District reviews middle, high school academic ro ress or first se ester

SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK

DIANA RIGBY

CUSD SUPERINTENDENT

Editor’s note: A copy of the Superintendent’s Report is run in print as a service for parents, students and community members who cannot attend Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustee meetings. A version of this report was read aloud durin the school board’s Feb. 10, 2026 meeting.

Both Carpinteria High School (CHS) and Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) teachers and counselors monitor the academic progress of every student and provide tutoring for students who are failing classes. Parents are encouraged to support their students by monitoring homework assignments and tests on Aeries, our student information system.

Elementary reading, math progress for first semester 2026

Star Assessments are short, computer-adaptive, K-12 progress-monitoring tests developed by Renaissance Learnto me sure stu e t ro c e c early literacy, reading and mathematics. They adjust to each student’s responses, providing accurate data on academic growth and skill gaps. Students who continue to read below grade level are provided weekly reading intervention services by Reading Intervention teachers. Additional math support is provided daily by classroom teachers. It is highly recommended that all students read 30 minutes per day at home and practice their math facts.

Appreciation for school counselors

I would like to recognize our school counselors for supporting our students, st ff m l es throu hout the school year including Rebecca Carlisle at Aliso and Summerland; Shanna Hargett and Patricia Humbles at Canalino and Carpinteria Family School; Megan Kruk and Stephanie Stahl at Carpinteria Middle School; and Julie Bravo, Alfredo Martinez and Marlo Stoops at Carpinteria High School.

National School Counseling Week (NSCW) in 2026 will be celebrated from February 2-6, with the theme “School Counselors Amplify Student Success,” highlighting their vital role in students’ academic, career and social-emotional growth, according to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and various school districts.

Governor’s 2026-27 state budget

proposal

Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026-27 January State Budget Proposal includes a COLA increase of 2.41% which only applies to Special Education and Mandate loc r t or the r ter e School District (CUSD). State budget increases often have a limited direct impact on core funding of community-funded districts like CUSD.

For example, this January proposal does not include transitional kindergarten funding for community-funded districts. The proposal does include new “one time money” for the Discretionary Block Grant for all districts, and would result in funding approximately $500/ADA or approximately $800,000 for CUSD.

Other highlights include Proposition 98 funding: $125.5 billion for TK-16 education (up from $121.4 billion last year); guarantees $1,800 per pupil for Tier 2 Local Educational Agencies (LEA) with funding totaling $4.6 billion for before/ after-school and summer programs for TK-sixth grade students and amends the Education Code to “move oversight authority of the management of the California Department of Education and support of LEAs” from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to the State Board of Education.

Fall 2026 TK/K registration

A transitional kindergarten and kindergarten information meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Canalino Elementary School, 5:30 p.m. for English, and 6 p.m. for Spanish. Online registration begins on March 1 for all students who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026 for kindergarten, and for all students who are 4 years old and will have the r th b rth b e t. or (Transitional Kindergarten).

Elementary free dental screening

The Santa Barbara Neighborhood l c s offer ree e t l scree with parent permission at our elementary schools.

Middle school spelling bee

On January 29, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students participated in the CMS Spelling Bee. The Bee, sponsored by the Carpinteria Masonic Lodge, drew a large audience. Students had 10 words to spell on their sheets, and when they made three errors, they were eliminated.

The first-place student was Abner Freund, a seventh grader, who received a $350 cash prize. Second place went to Isaac Cumes, a seventh grader, who received a $250 cash priz, and third place went to Ellie Lee, a seventh grader, who received a $150 cash prize. CMS also had two sixth-grade students, Leila Lawrence m e who u l e to tte the Santa Barbara County Education Ofce s ell bee.

We are grateful to the Masonic Lodge for its participation in the Spelling Bee. Several teachers served as proctors: Crystal Marshall, Jessica Gala, Pat Guarnero and Mary Williams. Mr. Anderson, vice principal, was the moderator.

High school mock trials

CHS students are very excited about the 2025-26 Mock Trial program at the high school. The Mock Trial team consists of 23 students led by CHS teacher advisors Peter Cotte and Trevor Orlando, and attorney coach Mary Anne Weiss. The county competition will be held at the Santa Barbara Superior Courthouse on Feb. 21 and 27.

Middle school art

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center sponsored a special art reception featuring work by local Carpinteria Middle School students on Friday, Jan. 30. The show highlighted the creativity, imagination, and talent of our student artists from CMS.

data on the number of students with s and Fs at the end of the rst semester of the school year compared to the school year

Carpinteria Middle School provided data on the number of students with s and Fs at the end of the rst semester of the school year compared to the school year

City Ordinance No. 795, “Bicycles

and Electric Mobility Devices”

In response to the growing concern of unsafe riding behavior of students on e-bikes, the Carpinteria City Council established an Ad Hoc (E) Conveyance omm ttee to u e st ff e elo regulations for City Council consideration.

Representatives from the City Council, c t st ff the sher ff s o ce t Barbara and CUSD (CMS Principal Jamie Persoon) reviewed safety concerns, considered best practices from other cities, evaluated education and enforcement strategies and recommended regulations that promote safety while supporting e-bikes.

Based on these recommendations, city st ff rese te r ce o. to the t ou c l o . or rst re and for adoption on Feb. 9. “The intent of the ordinance is to promote safe and responsible riding behavior, reduce concts w th e estr s r ers provide clear enforcement tools for local personnel.”

Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART) Clovis

CHS Principal Cornejo, AP Neumann, counselor Alfredo Martinez, culinary teacher, Robyn Frascella and I traveled to Clovis to visit the college and career prep half-day program for juniors and seniors in Clovis and Fresno Unified School Districts.

Students choose a career/college ocuse l b rom ffere t thw s ranging from biotechnology, forensic

medicine, environmental science to mobile app/AI/Drone /UX Design and Interactive Game Design. The curriculum is integrated, interdisciplinary and project based, and features business, university and community involvement. Teachers collaborate in teams of three (English, CTE, Industry) to work with rou s o stu e ts rom ffere t h h schools in this project -based learning environment. Our team was especially interested in how the teacher collaboration and interdisciplinary project-based learning could be incorporated into CHS CTE programs.

First Interim Financial Report Analysis and recommendations

SBCEO reported CUSD’s First Interim c l e ort w th os t e cert ction to the State Department of Education in January 2026.

Measure U

Following the board approval of the GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) last month, contract documents for the Aliso TK/K building project were sent to McGillivray Construction. Proposals for the DSA Inspector and the Lab of Record have been requested. Notice to Proceed is expected to be sent next week with the contractor mobilizing and temporary fencing being installed at Aliso Elementary.

Diana Rigby is the superintendent of Carpinteria Unified School District. or more information a out CUSD, lo on to cusd.net, or contact Diana at drigby@cusd.net or (805) 684-4511x222.

LETTERS CVN

“Change is inevitable, so we should say yes when the right kind of change is knocking at our door.”

—Carly Bass

he ur iner nn a positive change for Carpinteria

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What s new at the harbor seal rookery?

This report covers Feb. 2 – 8, 2026

CVN’s Seal Watch weekly report, written by Seal Watch volunteers, covers activities at the Harbor Seal Rookery. The group can be reached at carpsealwatch@ gmail.com or (805) 364-3194. The rookery is located immediately east of Casitas er betwee r ter luffs ture reser e r ter t te e ch. There is no vehicle access from Dump Road.

NATURAL HISTORY NOTES

Mia, the wild-hearted wonder

eet e r ol ber us w th the spirit of a wild animal and the heart of a true free soul. With her piercing eyes and striking coat, she has a way of turning heads wherever her paws take her — and she knows it.

Brimming with energy, confidence and ch rm l es or e ture. he thr es o movement and exploration, whether she’s hikloc l tr ls s r t throu h o e el s or chasing the wind alongside her doggy friends. e rless e lorer t he

he t o l ce o r h c tmos her c m str t o er l sur e o – July, 2012 counted 20,109 harbor seals on the California coast, and extrapolated a total population of 30,968. The 2012 count for the central coast area, including the Channel Islands, was approximately 5,000. The 2025 aerial survey was just comlete lthou h l umbers h e ot bee c lcul te t e rs umbers st tew e w ll be less th h l the cou t. o s ec c o er ll c uses h e bee e t e thou h hum sturb ce s ow ctor t some s tes.

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b e r ers ro e throu h the se l s ctu r o two occ s o s ush the se ls. There were additional disturbances caused by activity on the pier and a helicopter.

MORE INFORMATION

le se co s er ho or the r e mm l rotect o ct b ot w l the sanctuary beach all year. Do not bring dogs, bicycles or loud voices to view the se ls. rbor se ls whe sturbe m ee become se r te rom the r u s. olu teers s th t o s lw s rem outs e the ro e re .

Carpinteria Seal Watch volunteers monitor our local seal rookery. More volunteers are always needed. Contact Seal Watch at carpsealwatch@gmail.com or call if you’d like to help

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New Mneian Gallery invites Carpinteria to pause, look closer and remember

CARPINTERIA BIZ BUZZ

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Heard the buzz? We want to hear it too! Openings, expansions, promotions or celebrations — send your Carpinteria Biz Buzz ideas to news@coastalview.com .

Thursday, Feb. 12

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

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

Dementia Caregivers Support Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10:30-noon. carpinteri alibrary.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: Food Bank Food Distribution Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave.1-2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Hospice Advanced Care Planning Workshop Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1-2:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

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

Carpinteria Open Space Management Advisory Board City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 3 p.m. (805) 684-5405

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

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Men Aging Well Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 5:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Meeting: Carpinteria Architectural Review Board City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. (805) 684-5405

“Night at the Museum” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets: general, $10; seniors/students, $7. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Friday, Feb. 13

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

Senior Arts Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m.–noon. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

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

Live Music: Morgan Burnett Island Brewing Company, 5049 th St. 6-9 p.m. (805) 745-8272

Biweekly Meeting: Teen Advisory Board Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:10-4:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Luau Dance Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 5:30–8 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

“10 Things I Hate About You” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets: general, $10, seniors/stu dents, $7. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Saturday, Feb. 14

Saturday English Language Conversation Group/Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpin terialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

ABOP Disposal Program Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. a.m.-1 p.m. (805) 684-5405

Meeting: Carpinteria Beautiful, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 9:30 a.m., carpinteriabeautiful.org

Live Music: The Dianne Miller Band Island Brewing Company, 5049 th St. 6-9 p.m. (805) 745-8272

The Sandpipers-60s Music Valen-

tine’s Day Party brewLAB, 4191 Carpin teria Ave., #8 6-9 p.m. (805) 318-9251

Beyond Laurel Canyon Tribute Band The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets: general, $10, se niors/students, $7. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Monday, Feb. 16

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

Carpinteria Book Club Carpinteria Community Library,5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4-5 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

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

Tuesday, Feb. 17

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

MomCo:Recharge for Motherhood! Speaker, games, crafts, childcare avail able. Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road 9:30-11:30 a.m. RSVP at carpinteriacommunitychurch.org

Carpinteria Writers’ Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m.–noon. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m.–noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

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

Spanish Conversation Group Carpin teria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

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, Feb. 18

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: Carpinteria 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

Free Senior Arts Crafts Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 9-10 a.m. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

Science for Teens Carpinteria Com munity Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For ages 11- to 13-yearsold. 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 Knitters Group Carpinte ria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:15-4:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteri aca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Environmental Review Committee City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. (805) 684-5405

Halos& Pitchforks

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

A reader sends a halo to the bicyclist on Foothill Road near the Franklin trailhead who stops and picks up roadside litter with a grabber stick.

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

A reader sends a halo to a local contractor who is keeping Carpinteria beautiful one house at a time. “Two recent remodels in town are looking amazing.”

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

A reader sends a halo the Carpinteria Sin Fronteras group. “Their dedication to the community is very much appreciated. Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo. Thank you for keeping our community safe.”

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.”

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 chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”

A reader sends a halo to Beth Goodman for standing up for everyone, for taking mace in the face and for being an ordinary neighbor w ll to o the e tr or r . he ures she shoul be the t r et and not someone else who might get taken away, and if she got taken away, the outcome might be better for her than for someone else.”

reader sends a halo to Desiree, the new masseuse at The ym e t oor. She could have coasted through it, but she worked really hard to relieve my back pain. never experienced such a great massage.”

A reader sends a halo to cashier Nataly at Smart & Final for being so helpful and nice with the irregular return the reader had and a halo to the woman in front of the reader with the full cart who let the reader go before her.

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

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 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 sheriff’s office for nabbing the three suspects in the cannabis burglary.

A reader sends a halo to the Crafty Ladies who were wonderfully warm and welcom to se mstresses s t rom re o e offer t m or chocol te u o the r rr l hel to sh l ttle sew ro ects sew true e u e terest the re ers. e ll be b c ot ust or the chocol te .

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

A reader sends a halo to Andy Sheaffer for “keeping La Conchita safe for the past 21 years. Thank you!”

reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the H of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. Thank you for your kindness.

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

A reader sends a halo to Code Officer Menendez and Bryan Mootz for addressing the r t our tow .

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 Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful ower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.

reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over the top customer service. The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”

A reader sends a halo to the sweet young couple who um e off the r b es to hel when the reader fell into the open ditch on Linden Avenue while trying to get home and indoors. “I have two new bionic knees, and they even lifted me to stand up, wh ch s cult. l e to ow the r mes.

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

A reader sends a pitchfork to peoplewho put their emergency lights and park their car on the red zone in front of Starbucks. “Hmmmm if only there was a parking lot you could park in …”

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

A reader sends a pitchfork to people who make commitments and then become ghosts. “Take a lesson in common courtesy.”

reader sends a pitchfork to the bicycle events on oothill oad. urposely host ing huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”

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

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.”

reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. hen the roof top 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!”

A reader sends a halo to all the Starbucks morning regulars whose support saw the re er throu h urs school. rom se ee ou ll u te so here t s. m h to s th t ust ot m results o c ll sse m bo r e m I also got a position at that hospital I always talked about, and I start working this month of February.”

FOOD

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 Mary Watfa and her family Zack and Sam for the incredibly generous and authentic Syrian meal served at the Lions Club Festival of Trees Dinner. “You are true CarpHearts!”

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 pitchfork to the people who decide the best way to show love for their town is to spray paint it along Santa Ynez and El Carro. “If you are so proud of what you are doing, why hide in the night to do it. Is this all the pride you have? I hope you grow up enough to clean it up.”

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

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

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

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 Makayla at Padaro Beach Grill for her pleasant manner and the e tr e to the re er s or er. he tr tr w s e celle t

reader sends a halo to Nikki at H AT Culinary. I went to my first class this week end with my sister, who has been to four so far. had the best time! Someone get this girl a T show, she should be on the ood etwork already.

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

A reader sends a halo to Animal Medical Clinic for taking such great care of Moono e oo t c re o h s e t l ect o . e s o the me th s to the team.”

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.

reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”

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.”

reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior arriors ootball. e appreciate all you do for our families, play ers and program. You rock!”

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

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!”

Submit Halos & Pitchforks online at coastalview.com. All submissions are subject to editing.

reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys irls Club, for removing the to ic uphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.

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Friday, May 22

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

he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fi the reclining mecha nism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.

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

reader sends a pitchfork to the an ever increasing dirt parking lot. That is not what the bluffs were purchased for. Post No Parking signs immediately!”

reader sends a pitchfork to the sheriff’s deputy using his radar gun the other morning in front of city hall. “Why don’t you go by one of the schools and catch all the speeders there in morning, and keep our children safe while walking to school.”

FOOD

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.

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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 sub ect driving 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

The 2026 Rincon Classic proved to be a real classic

The Rincon Classic is less about crowning champions, and more about being crowned by the Queen of the Coast in an annual circle of community deep in surfing tradition, legacy and lore. From the kids under 10 years old to the 80-year-old Super Legends, friends, family and spectators gather to tell stories, watch the best surfers in the region riding waves and to be a part of the tradition that gathers our tribe together for one storied weekend each year. Everyone wants to see Rincon Point, lining up from the indicator to the freeway in all her glory, and to be a part of the empty line up.

The 2026 Channel Islands Surfboards Rincon Classic presented by Merrick Lager will go down in history for two things, the unprecedented reversal of the original call for the weekend of Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 and the iconic waves that came through for the weekend the event was run on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7 and 8. The day before the event ran there was unpredicted south winds that tattered the large incoming swell to bits, and the day after the event, the south winds returned.

On the dawn of Saturday, Feb. 7 it was clear that the conditions were going to be iconic with stories told for decades to come. The perfect interval, size and extreme westerly direction of the swell created

e e e b e e e with nonstop pulses of energy from sunup to sundown and showcased what many believe to be the single best day of waves ever seen in the cove, and undisputedly for the Rincon Classic. Days like that are like e e e b watching a unicorn leaving their imprints in the sand.

e e e e e the weekend prior at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 based on a swell peaking Friday with fun surf Saturday, and a large building swell that next Sunday into Monday. Generally, three days out the storms are in motion the forecasts locked in. This year, however, the storm track slowed causing the reinforcing swell forecasted for Sunday to move to Monday which meant running the contest with king tides and in between swells would cause average to poor conditions during at least three to four hours each day.

That was why contest director Chris Keet decided to turn an average to poor call into a classic one as supported by Channel Islands Surfboards lead shaper and primary owner Britt Merrick. California State Parks, Rincon Homeowners Association, Rincon Classic team, sponsors and the community all supported the unprecedented decision, and the Queen did not disappoint.

BREWERY PRO INVITATIONAL

Dimitri Poulos 15.14

Mickey Clarke 12.60 . e 11.

Dane Reynolds 8.81

MENS 18+

e . . . 4. Sam Reichel 6.10

Tahven Modisette 5.50

Elias Smith 4.50

WOMENS 18 +

Izzy Scott 8.13

Vela Mattive 5.93

Aubrey Falk Luyendyk 5.46

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Teddy Travers 11.64 4. Dylan Perkins 10.93 5. Chris Del Moro 9.00

MASTERS 45+

Brian Switzer 16.24

Ryan Moore 13.90

Chris Keet 10.03

Olaf Negard 9.44

55+

Andrew Jakubowski 14.00 2. 1 . 3. Chris Willingham 9.44

e . 5. Darryl Miya 6.43 6. Israel Guitierrez 1.50 SUPER LEGENDS 65+ 1. Steve Hanson 8.36 2. James McClintock 6.63 3. Tony Luna 6.60 4. Sabin Perkins 6.33 . . . F e 1. LADY LEGENDS 65+ 1. Miranda Joseph. 12.93 2. Lynn Cochrane 9.34 3. Simone Reddingius 8.23 4. Lisa Luna 5.03

5. Lyn Burich 1.50 6. Beth O’Rourke

12 AND UNDER GREMLINS 1. Alex Poulos (on count back) 11. 06 2. Jack Keet 11.06 3. Kado Suarez 8.46

14 AND UNDER BOYS 1. e e 11. 2. Koby Wachter 11.13 . e . 4. Kai Landers 6.96 . e .

6. Maddox Keet 5.86

17 AND UNDER JUNIORS 1. Beckett Mechtenberg. 11.00 2. e b 1 .1 . e b . . F e . 5. Dominic Arce 8.43 . e e .

17 AND UNDER WAHINES 1. Mady Stone 13.96 2. e e e 12.1 3. Brooklyn Bovard 8.66 4. Ashley Hunt 8.03

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CARPINTERIANS

10 AND UNDER

Sammy Reynolds 3rd place

Gene Goss 5th place

12 AND UNDER

Jack Keet 2nd place, tied for 1st place

Kado Suarez 3rd place

Benny Pondel 6th place

14 AND UNDER

Maddox Keet 6th place and highest youth division combined heat total of the event)

WAHINES AND WOMENS

Eloise Grewe runner up in the 17 and under and womens division

Izzy Scott 3rd place open womens

GRAND MASTERS

Ryan Moore 2nd place

Chris Keet 3rd place and highest single wave

Jacob Nesheim 5th place

Greg Venable 6th place

SUPER LEGENDS

Tony Luna 3rd place

L Paul Mann 5th place

LADY LEGENDS

Lynn Cochrane 2nd place

Lisa Luna 5th place

Mens, Masters, Grand Masters, Legends, Super Legends, Womens, Lady Legends, Rincon Brewery Pro Invitational (Over 16 Points)

Makena Burke, Open Womens Round 1, 17.40

Dimitri Poulos, Rincon Brewery Pro Invitational Semi Final, 17.33

Andrew Jakubowski, Legends Round 1, 17.24

Dane Reynolds, Rincon Brewery Pro Invitational Semi Final, 16.77

Highest individual wave scores all divisions (9 plus rides)

Makena Burke, the events only perfect 10 Womens Final

Pete Mussio, Masters Final, 9.17

Andrew Jakubowski, Legends Round 1, 9.07

Kilian Garland, Rincon Brewery Pro Semi Final, 9.0

Dimitri Poulos, Rincon Brewery Pro Invitational Semi Final, 9.0

Chris Keet, Grand Masters Round 1, 9.0

Tom Dillon, Legends Semi Final, 9.0

IT’S ALL SURFING

CHRISTIAN BEAMISH

I’m thinking about the great run of surf we’ve had recently, my role in an incident at Rincon and also about the federal immigration agents who killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. These events, howe er loosel ll t e to ether. he rst connection is the threat to basic American freedoms that masked federal agents in our communities represent.

I am enraged watching the video of Pretti — phone in one hand, his other hand empty — attempting to shield a wom the sw rme b o cers shot dead by them in a reckless display of ineptitude. As I have written previously, illegal immigration is a complex issue that will require complex negotiations in the House and Senate to improve, but a militarized law enforcement response to mostly civil (not criminal) violations alters our national character.

What does any of this have to do with me, an American citizen who would rather be sur co h s m e or s ectacle response to immigration, besides being overtly racist, erodes the freedom ros er t th t llows or sur the rst l ce. b ousl sur s but a niche concern in the face of rising authoritarianism, but it’s hard to get to the beach when you’re stopped and asked to show your papers.

There are no current checkpoints in our community, it’s true, but the groundwork has been laid. Private detention centers, contracted with Homeland Security that now has a bigger budget than the United States Marine Corps, and a paramilitary force deployed against left-leaning communities should be a wake-up call. What will I do when I see Immigration and Customs orceme t e ts ole ce s ot effect e res o se but e ther s complacence. I will vote in the mid-terms, and I wonder what the Homeland Security directives will be for ICE agents at our sacred, secular polling places.

My question about how I will respond when and if I see ICE agents in Carpinter or e tur le s me to uest o the nature of resistance in general — when is action required, and what constitutes r ht or correct res o se to ust ce er erso l le el elt w s witnessing an injustice on Monday, Feb. 2, one of the best days of surf so far this season, and I chose to retaliate.

It’s very likely that I didn’t have the full picture of the situation, but I observed an older surfer on a tanker of a surfboard sitting way outside of the pack (a highly anticipated swell event brought the crowds thronging to Rincon). The man too off o e row o the b est and best set waves of the day. Normally, I would say “Score one for the old guys,” as I do value seniority and try to always respect my elders, but this guy surfed so poorly that he was a danger to the crowd, e e ell off ro t o other u already up and riding.

e ect o the m s sur erformance, I suspect he has many years of wave riding behind him, as he clearly knew where to position himself to catch these beautiful “bluebird” waves (as Duke Kahanamoku called big, outside

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iously, surfin is ut a niche concern in the face of risin authoritarianism, ut it s hard to et to the each when you re stopped and as ed to show your papers.

sets . erh s the m h suffere some physical setback, either in sickness or injury, and having regained the ability to surf, grabbed a big board and set himself up for those biggest and best waves of the day.

But he didn’t rate those waves, in my opino . h te er h s sur s lls m o ce have been, on Monday, Feb. 2, those skills were so atrophied as to be non-existent.

Now, is it my job to decide who “rates” wh ch w es t co ho m e me the Big Kahuna, or did I appoint myself to th t role tch the m slou h h s w to the th be ut ul set w e was too much for me to bear, and I took off o h m cutt r ht cross h s th. ur bo r s cl c e r ls he elle out h re l ce s the w e shut down and took both of us out. I must have gained some distance on him, because I didn’t see him when I came to the surface, but once back in the lineup I saw him again in the distance, scanning the crowd for the culprit.

The man was about 100 yards away, again sitting at the top of the point, well outside the crowd. When he spotted me, he splashed the water in my general direction, shaking his head as if to say, “What a clueless jerk.” I called out to him, “I’m happy to discuss that with you,” but my words didn’t register, and I wasn’t going to yell across the crowd even louder to repeat myself. It wasn’t particularly dangerous, what I’d done. I was in control of my surfboard. But the other guy could have kicked his board

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at my head or kidneys, or tried to settle our sur s ute w th st cuffs. o wh t did I accomplish by snaking that guy on th t w e I certainly showed my disdain for what I perceived as his disrespect for taking the best waves of the day despite lacking the skill to surf them with even a modicum o ro c e c . course he woul t have understood that I was cutting him off bec use coul t st the s ht o him on another perfect wave, and because he had violated my sense of surfing propriety. How would I communicate th t se t me t w ut s ce m attempting to practice certain principles ll m ff rs reco e th t t s m res o s b l t to ce se ht o e or anything. Yet I still question what constitutes doing the right thing when the masked goons of ICE return, or, of far less importance, when someone is out of l e wh le out sur .

Christian eamish too lea e of his position at o st l ew ews in cto er 2020, to pursue his surf oard usiness, Surf oards California, full time. He continues his monthly column, and shapes at the surf oard factory showroom at 00 Maple e., in Carpinteria. he former ssociate ditor of he Surfer s Journal, eamish is also the author of oya e of the Cormorant, ata onia oo s, 20 2 a out his sin le-handed e pedition down the coast of a a California y sail and oar in his self- uilt Shetland Isle each oat. He now li es with his two children in entura.

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Assemblymember Hart introduces bill to secure future of library parks pass program

BY CVN STAFF

Assemblymember Gregg Hart introduced legislation aimed at ensuring the long-term future of the popular California State Library Parks Pass program, which allows library card holders to check out free day-use passes to more than 200 state parks.

According to a press release from the California State Parks Foundation, Assembly Bill 1804 would formally authorize the California Department of Parks and Recreation — commonly known as State Parks — to partner with the California State Library and local library systems to distribute the passes each year.

“The State Library Parks Pass program is a true California gem,” Hart, D-Santa Barbara, said in a statement. “I’m proud to introduce this legislation to codify the program, which dedicates free day-use entry passes for residents to state parks through their local library. With State Parks and the State Library working together, we can

ensure continued access to our wonderful natural treasures for more Californians.”

Launched in 2021 with 5,000 passes, the program quickly proved popular. In 2022, it expanded to 33,000 passes distributed to more than 1,100 public libraries statewide. Library card holders can check out a vehicle day-use pass — much like a book — and return it for others to use.

“The State Library Parks Pass program is a true California gem. I’m proud to introduce this legislation to codify the program.”

Assemblymember Gregg Hart

Libraries report the passes are among their most frequently borrowed items.

At select libraries, patrons can also check out backpacks stocked with outdoor gear such as binoculars, compasses and wildlife guides, further lowering barriers to exploring California’s natural spaces. Rachel Norton, executive director of the California State Parks Foundation, praised the bill’s introduction.

“The California State Library Parks Pass program is helping more Californians access nature,” Norton said.

“Thanks to this initiative, we’re breaking down barriers to visiting state parks and opening up opportunities for Californians to enjoy the physical and mental

be e ts o s e t me out oors.

1804 is an important step forward for the program and will help ensure its future.”

Survey data released by the foundation in 2023 underscored the program’s equity impact. Among respondents, 63% cited cost as the primary barrier to visiting state parks. Ninety percent said they now plan to visit parks more often each year because of the pass. Nearly 70% reported household incomes below $60,000, and more th e t e s l cenous, or People of Color.

The pass program was one of three equity-focused pilot initiatives launched in 2021 under Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom as part of the state’s California for All vision. It falls under the California Natural Resources Agency’s “Outdoors for All” framework, designed to expand park access in underserved

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communities and foster a greater sense of belonging in the outdoors.

Despite its popularity, the program does not have permanent funding and instead relies on annual budget appropriations. In both the FY25 and FY26 budget cycles, funding was initially omitted before being restored late in the process following advocacy from thousands of Californians. The program is currently funded through the end of 2026.

AB 1804 would place the program in the state’s Public Resources Code, creating an ongoing statutory structure for distributing passes and making future funding more likely while preserving bu et e b l t .

Supporters say the bill represents a critical step toward ensuring that free access to California’s state parks remains available to families across the state — simply with a library card in hand.

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Lou Grant workshop celebrates Valentine’s Day with crafts, goodies

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The Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshop celebrated Valentine’s Day early this year, inviting current and former students and families to craft and enjoy baked goods together, on Saturday, Feb. 7.

The Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshop is an early childhood education program, located at 5400 6th Street in Carpinteria.

Margie E. Burke

by Margie E. Burke

THROWBACK

THURSDAY

Sunday, Feb. 1

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Editor’s note: Longtime Carpinterian Lou Panizzon recently discovered a copy of a 1940 Directory of Carpinteria Valley and Summerland online and forwarded it to Coastal View News. Published by the Carpinteria Herald, Coastal View News’ predecessor, the 30-page book includes addresses—no phone numbers—for every family listed. Also included is a “Historical sketch” about Carpinteria Valley that will be reprinted here in sections over the next few weeks.

An unknown transient male entered the victims’ unlocked residence while they were sleeping. The suspect made nonsensible threats about the residence being on stolen land that belongs to someone else. The suspect left the resie ce oss bl e to the o nursery property. Deputies searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect.

Monday, Feb. 2

will be sent to code compliance. Day shift will conduct canvassing for video surveillance as all businesses were closed at the time of this investigation.

Thursday, Feb. 5

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One August 17, 1940 this town has been designated as Carpinteria for one hundred and seventy-one years.

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The suspect arrived to see his girlfriend at her place of employment. The suspect was not seen driving. Due to his level of intoxication and being unable to care for himself he was arrested.

While the present town of Carpinteria was not laid out until a little over one hundred years later, the original town from which the name was obtained was so named one hundred and seventy-one years ago.

CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY

This picturesque scene shows Carpinteria’s only highway in the early 1900s, when cars were scarce and oak trees were plentiful.

The reporting party reported gang related tagging at the location. A report was taken to document the incident. A re uest or r t remo l w ll be se t to code compliance.

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The McLean family lived at the T of Maple and Carpinteria avenues throughout the rst half of the 0th Century.

Wednesday, Feb. 4

Life is a highway

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While many stories have been related as to how Carpinteria received its name, the most authentic, perhaps, is that related by Father Englehardt, historian of the Old Missions, in his book entitled, “California Missions and Missionaries.” Father Englehardt passed away a few years ago.

Traffic on Highway 101 can drive a person insane. But there are thanks to give for all the rounds of improvements that have brought the 101 to its current state. Imagine today’s commuters on the highway of 100 years ago, which we now know as Carpinteria Avenue and which is shown above near the corner of Maple Avenue (imagine Teddy’s By the Sea, the 76 station, Jack’s Bisto, etc.).

The Old Coast Highway remained a dirt road until 1912, when it was paved and automobile drivers received the first of many modernizations for their trips north and south. By the early 1950s, when automobiles had turned up in every garage, the Coast Highway was far from modern, and construction had begun on a new highway linking Carpinteria to the rest of the state. The local section of Highway 101 was completed in 1954 and traffic problems came to an end—a temporary end.

Carpinteria is mentioned in Volume two of “California Missions and Missionaries” in connection with Fr. Crespi’s journey from San Diego in search of Monterey and on which he started in July, 1769, in company with another priest, and Sergeant Ortega and Portola in command of a company of Spanish soldiers.

Though 5096 Carpinteria ve. lives in most people’s memories as a series of restaurants, the building began as the home of the McLean family. Baptist minister Thomas Mc ean and his wife, llen, bought five acres at the intersection of Maple and Carpinteria avenues where they built a home and raised their five children. In 1966, Carpinteria brie y moved its city hall into the old Mc ean house. ater it became the home of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Chuy’s, Cabo’s Baja Grill and Cantina, Cielo and now The Nugget.

The current tangle of vehicles during rush hour on the 101 has CalTrans working around the clock to add lanes to the highway and buy locals another few decades of a traffic remedy.

The party reached San Buenaventura on August 16 and on the following day started up the coast. From “California Missions and Missionaries” the following account is taken:

This article was originally published in Coastal View News on Nov. 11, 2008. To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

An elderly victim called to report a possible home renovation scam with a suspect on scene. During the investigation it was discovered the victim was quoted $1,300 to paint the exterior of the residence. The suspect attempted to have the victim’s nephew sign a contract with an amount of $31,500. When the nephew wouldn’t sign, the suspect went to the victim’s house, and then went for a drink at a nearby restaurant, where the suspect attempted to have the waitress sign the incomplete form, stating they knew the victim to be in sound mind to make financial decisions. The suspect wouldn’t give her boss’s name or contact orm t o . se o the est t o it was suspected there was a violation of uc r el er buse.

Friday, Feb. 6

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“Proceeding along the coast, and after naming two Rancherias respectively Santa Cunigindis and Santa Clara de Montefalco, the expedition on the 17 th, arrived at a village of thirty-eight huts. The savages here possessed a large number of canoes, and, as they were just building another the soldiers called the place, Carpinteria. Fr. Crespi baptized it San Roque for the saint of the 16th. It was only a league from the Santa Clara de Montefalco.” league is about three miles distant, so that the Rancheria which Fr. Crespi named just before reaching Carpinteria must be what is now known as Rincon Rancho. It is supposed that the village lay east of Carpinteria creek.

Deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a cannabis grow, with masked suspects armed with handguns. The s u w s t cr t c l m mum st and a deputy was able to locate an inol e eh cle ee the sce e. s the deputy pulled out to get behind the vehicle, the vehicle attempted to accelerate as it hit a turn and rolled over on Santa Monica Road. Other involved vehicles co t ue to ee westbou o ooth ll Road. Deputies arrested the three occuts t u o t o e sub ect who was failing to obey simple commands was tased. These three were taken into custody without further incident. The adult was arrested for multiple violations. Several additional units, including Goleta units, K9 units, air support, the Ventura her ff s e rtme t the t rb r Police Department and California Highway Patrol, assisted with the search for the multiple outstanding suspects. It was later discovered that one more involved eh cle cr she the re o ooth ll Road and Cravens Lane. This vehicle was abandoned with witnesses reporting two other vehicles coming and picking up the occu ts be ore ee .

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The account then tells of the expedition to Santa Barbara the following day and on up the coast in search of Monterey which was passed unseen to be followed by the discovery of the Bay of San Francisco.

It was almost one hundred years after the arrival of Father Crespi that Americans began to taking up the rich land of the valley. In fact, it was just ninety-one years afterwards that the first of the group, the ivers and the Callises, headed by John idever and Thomas Callis arrived from Te as and purchased land here.

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Deputies responded to a radio call of two sub ects r c us ing a disturbance. Deputies contacted the sub ects the obser e mult le o e co t ers. he sub ects ot have the keys to the vehicle and were not in immediate control as they could not turn on or operate the van. One of the sub ects e co se t to se rch the eh cle. Narcotics were located in the vehicle h s w llet. he sub ect w s rreste .

However, perhaps, the first American landowner in the valley was ussell Heath who became the owner of 200 acres. He was then living in Santa Barbara. He purchased the two hundred acres in 1858 which is still owned by his heirs.

A deputy was conducting extra patrol the re whe rel te r t was observed on the eastern wall of the business. A report was taken to document the c e t. re uest or r t remo l

learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria

The first rush to California, of course, came in 1 49 when gold was discovered and it was not until that fever had subsided that attention was drawn to other fertile sections of the state.

It was following the Civil War that immigrants from all sections of the east began to pour into Southern California. During a few years of the late 60’s and early 70’s, a large portion of the valley was taken over by these immigrants.

Callis and their families arrived from Texas. There was a lull in arrivals then until the close of that war after which there were a number who found their way here.

establishing a home in the eastern part of the valley. All of that land is now owned by his heirs. John Pyster and his family arrived the same year and purchased a tract of land adjoining.

Henry Fish’s and John McAllister’s. Tracts of land were purchased and homes were established.

abode here. The Franklin brothers, C. Bernard, Gideon E. and Mashack arrived in 1876, to be followed by the Shepard boys, Simeon, John Henry and James and Orlando, who had arrived a few years before and had lived in Montecito and Santa Barbara. P.C. Higgins and family arrived the following year.

sections of the state. The valley at that time was covered with a dense forest of live oaks which had to be grubbed out to make way for cultivation.

CLUB SCENE

Young adult author chats with members of Morning Rotary

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning heard from Santa Barbara author Anita Perez Ferguson, who spoke to members on Feb. 4 about how she became an author.

Perez Ferguson told club members that she worked in education and government before becoming an author. Her “Mission Bells” trilogy covers the early history of Santa Barbara through the stories of young adults, both Spanish and Chumash.

“I wrote the stories I wanted to hear,” Perez Ferguson told club members. “I was inspired by the everyday people who worked on the missions and gave their life and blood.”

Perez Ferguson recently published a new novel, “Lupe Throws Like A Girl,” about a Latina girl in Santa Barbara who follows her dream of playing competitive softball, helped by the ghost of Roberto Clemente.

“It’s so important to encourage struggling kids to go on their adventure in life,” Perez Ferguson said.

Lions hold annual appreciation dinner for Festival of Trees

The Lions Club of Carpinteria held its annual Festival of Trees Appreciation Dinner for all the organizations that participated in and sponsored last year’s Festival of Trees, treating attendees to a Syrian feast provided by a local family. Each organization was also presented with a check from the Lions Club.

The food was provided by Mary Wafta, the owner of City Market #15 and a Festival of Trees sponsor. She and her family volunteered to provide the spread of authentic Syrian cuisine, which included cheese pies, meat pies, beet salad, beef kabob, hummus, kibbeh, grape leaves, chicken kabob, baba ghanouj, falafel, beef shawarma, chicken shawarma and fresh salad.

Noon Rotary, Carpinteria Beautiful clean up CCP

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon worked alongside Carpinteria Beautiful and a group of parents from the Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP) to help beautify the CCP campus on Jan. 31. olu teers cle e l sc e hu s s be ut e the c m us to ether. “We worked hard. We laughed often. And by noon, we were proud to have checked off most o the tems o the r ter h l re s ro ect to o l st s ot r

Noon President David Powdrell.

THROWBACK

Chaplin and ’ eill in Carpinteria

BY JIM CAMPOS

This story was originally published in Coastal View News (Vol. 27 No. 1).

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Jim Campos is a native born Carpinterian. Upon retiring from a 35-year career with the Carpinteria Unified School District in 2006, he joined a group of local historians to publish two pictorial history books on Carpinteria. Jim’s curiosity of local history grew from that experience. He is currently serving on the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation which honors the achievements and contributions of Carpinteria’s diverse community. He is also on the board of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, where he writes occasional in-depth articles. In 2020, Jim wrote an entire year of columns for CVN’s Throwback Thursday.

Warriors finish season with a win

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Carpinteria boys basketball ended its season on a high note, celebrating Senior Night at home in front of friends and family with a win over Providence of Santa Barbara.

It was a special night for the Warriors, who had an uphill battle through much of the regular season. After Carpinteria suffere e str ht losses e r the e of the season, the team was hungry for one more win to send the seniors out with a highlight.

Providence, coached by Carpinteria alum Ian Reed, came into the game having already secured a spot in the CIF l offs. oth te ms c me out w thtensity on defense, and at the end of the rst u rter the score w s loc e t . r ter s offe se ou ts rh thm the seco u rter s r e b the aggressive defense that created turnovers and extra opportunities for the Warriors. r ter s offe se e ecute w th ec e c sett scree s cutt to the basket to help the Warriors go on a 14-2 run.

By halftime, Carpinteria held a com-

fortable lead. In the second half, the Warriors expanded their lead and went on to cl m the w b l score o .

Carpinteria senior Micah Smith put in m ress e er orm ce h s l game for the Warriors, finishing with a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Junior Chris Reed contributed 19 points of his own, coming up big from beh the rc w th e three o ters.

After the win, Carpinteria coach Terrell r re ecte o h s rst se so w th the rr ors. r e cre t to the senior class — Smith, Sam Medel, Mason Brainerd and Edwin Hernandez — who welcomed him with respect, remained co ch ble tre te r l e m l when he took over before this season. r th e the se ors s he appreciated all the hard work they put in during the struggles of this season. e s the w the l me w s “meaningful close to the season and a memor ble l me to ether or our Warriors who left a lasting impact on the program.

“Even though it was a tough season, they learned a lot about how to face adversity and still be ready the next day,” r s .

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Carpinteria girls ater polo suffered a one goal loss in the rst round of the CIF Playoffs.

Warriors water polo knocked out of playoffs

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Carpinteria girls basketball celebrates seniors

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goal by elyn ara on enior ight

Warriors

girls soccer preps for playoffs

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Cate Rams roundup

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Celebrating 100 days of school at Canalino Elementary

COURTESY PHOTOS FROM TEACHERS

Students from Canalino Elementary School celebrated reaching 100 days of school on Friday, Feb. 6, and students and faculty did their best to dress the part. There are now 80 days of school left in the school year, according to Canalino Elementary School Principal Luis Quintero.

graders

CATE ROUNDUP

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ON DECK

Thursday, Feb. 12

Carpinteria Girls Soccer at Burbank (CIF Round 1), 3 p.m.

*Carpinteria Girls Basketball vs San Gabriel (CIF Round 1), 7 p.m.

*Denotes Home Game

SCHOOL NOTES

COMPILED BY JUN STARKEY

Cate students offer tours of Carpinteria’s tidepools

Marine ecology students from Cate School once again will be leading tours of Carpinteria’s tidepools from 2 to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Tar Pits and Jelly Bowl Beach, weather permitting.

“I’ve been training my marine ecology seniors on the importance of our intertidal ecosystem, they can identify most of the organisms, and they would love to spend a little time on the beach interacting with the greater Carpinteria community,” said Cate science teacher Beth Caylor.

Playa Del Sur 4-H of Carpinteria members visit CWA

Lila Garay and Gwyn Hultman, members of Playa Del Sur 4-H of Carpinteria, recently gave a presentation to the California Women for Agriculture (CWA) about Playa Del Sur’s goat and lamb breeding program, bringing along a pair of baby lambs to show off to club members.

The pair explained the breeding process with the mother goats and sheep, the birthing process and the care of the newborn kids and lambs, according to the club’s leader Ron Vieira. The club had 26 kids and seven lambs born during December and January, Vieira said. The two also shared that some of the goats and lambs born in their program are sold to other area 4-H clubs and FFA chapter members to be raised and shown at various fairs.

Garay and Hultman were joined in the meeting , via FaceTime, by 4-H members Penny Wrought and Bella Casbarro, both CWA scholarship recipients currently attending Oregon State University. Wrought and Casbarro spoke about their leadership and guidance with the goat and lamb birthing while the two were home during winter break.

Del Sur 4-H of Carpinteria members Lila Garay, left, and Gwyn Hultman, along with baby lambs Dahlia and Marie, attended the California Women for Agriculture’s February meeting to speak about their lamb and goat breeding program.

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