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King of the coast

Exceptionally high tides known as king tides battered the California coast last Saturday, bookended during the rst wee of by bouts of heavy rain. o al photographers were on the s ene over the wee end to capture the ocean, the rain and the rainbows, including lenn ubo page and att raybill page . See page of this wee ’s print for a rain re ap. DUBOCKGALLERY.COM

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Over eight inches of rain hit Carpinteria

Carpinteria ended 2025 and kicked off 2026 with storms that brought 8.43 inches of rain to the area between Dec. 22, 2025, and Jan. 5, 2026. King tides of over seven feet were also recorded around Jan. 3. The National Weather Service called the rainfall totals that hit Southern California over that period “impressive”; nearby, Montecito recorded 10.51 inches of rain, with 10.24 in Santa Barbara and 10.22 in Goleta. The Santa Barbara Airport closed during last week’s storm due to ooding on the airfield, while officials shut down Highway 101 along the Gaviota Coast due to debris ows and ooding. Amtrak Train services just north of Goleta remain closed as of publication due to storm-damaged tracks. An excavator on Tuesday fell approximately 10 feet after part of the area collapsed; the operator was able to climb back up onto the tracks and COURTESY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY was evaluated at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, county officials said. Amtrak Amtrak Train services above is offering alternative bus transportation Goleta remain closed due to stormbetween San Luis Obispo and Goleta, the damaged tracks. company said on social media.

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Linden Avenue Improvements Project construction begins next week

Construction for the Linden Avenue Improvements Project is set to begin on Monday, Jan. 12, with construction hours scheduled between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. “Please drive with caution and be prepared for potential delays,” city representatives said on social media. The project includes new sidewalks, curb ramps, landscaping and a new separate bikeway. The pavement will also be resurfaced and improvements to the storm drain system will be made.

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An event remembering those who lost their lives in the Jan. 9, 201 debris ow in Montecito is set for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Road. The annual remembrance, Raising Our Light, invites community members to a reading of the names of the 23 people who lost their lives in the debris ow. Organizers will also ring bells 23 times and Montecito firefighters will light 23 candles. The Montecito Union School will also light COURTESY PHOTO a searchlight. Candles at the 2025 Raising Our Light This remembrance is orga- gathering. nized every year by the Montecito Community Partnership Team, composed of Montecito Association, Montecito Union School District, Cold Spring School District, Montecito Fire Department, Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade, Cottage Health, and the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness.

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Every drop counts: CVWD and the road to recycled water

BY BOB MCDONALD, GENERAL MANAGER CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) was founded in 1941 with one basic purpose: Protect the groundwater. In the ‘40s, water from wells was the only source of the community’s drinking water. Today, the district is in the final steps of preparation for construction of landmark recycled water infrastructure, the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP). Through CAPP, treated wastewater that would normally be released to the ocean will be diverted and thoroughly purified to meet or e ceed safe drinking water standards; it will then be put into the underground aquifer where it can be stored for later use as a reliable local water supply for the community. It’s a big change, and one that has caused some to pause and question the necessity of the investment. So, how did we get here? The answer is this: Since CVWD’s founding, water has only gotten scarcer in the Carpinteria Valley. When our water supply is strained, CVWD acts. In response to groundwater overdraft in the 1940s, CVWD contracted for water from Lake Cachuma through the Cachuma Project, giving the community a surface water source. Following the severe drought of the late 1980s and early 1990s, the district invested in importing water from Northern California by buying into the State Water Project (SWP). Meanwhile, the district continued to proactively manage groundwater, initiating the formal Groundwater Sustainability Plan under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. These decisions proved critical. Lake Cachuma has been highly reliable for the district since deliveries started in the 1950s. However, Lake Cachuma allocations were severely curtailed during the historic drought of 2011-2022. During this drought, lake storage dropped as low as 8%, and allocations were halted. That’s when the State Water Project provided essential deliveries. espite the state e periencing severe drought, CVWD received 60% of its planned SWP allocation, keeping taps running in Carpinteria. Had we not made these decisions over the years, there’s no telling what shape

CARPINTERIA HERALD • CARPINTERIA VALLEY MUSEUM OF HISTORY

Carpinterians were asked the question in 1977 with a banner across Linden Avenue at Seventh Street, “What have you done today to save water?”

Historically, every drought incident that has threatened the water supply reliability resulted in a new water supply project. These decisions were made with the people who live here in mind — for the next generation of Carpinterian families. we would have been in as a community. Historically, every drought incident that has threatened the water supply reliability resulted in a new water supply project.

Obituary

Lupe (Ortiz) Luera 11/02/1934 — 11/22/2025

Lupe (Ortiz) Luera passed away suddenly on Nov. 22, 2025. Lupe was born and raised in Santa Barbara until she met her husband, Frank. They lived and raised their family in Carpinteria. She was artistic, compassionate, loving and patient. She loved animals, fashion and sports on TV,

listened to many without judgment, was always there for others, and helped when she could. She was subtle, stubborn, and had a great sense of humor. Most of all, she loved her faith and belief in Jesus. There are many stories of making tamales with family and friends, camping, barbecues at Oak Park with family, casino trips, craft fairs, art classes, and the e citing ups and downs of raising two sons and a daughter. She made sure that we were taken care of and that we treated others how we wanted to be treated. She loved her family and friends deeply. She is survived by her son Johnny (Julie) and her daughter Rebecca (Kevin). She is preceded in death by her loving husband Frank and her eldest son Steven. She has seven grandchildren and si great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. Services will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 at St. Joseph Church in Carpinteria, Calif., at 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow burial services.

These decisions were made with the people who live here in mind — for the ne t generation of Carpinterian families. Despite having some of the lowest water use rates in the state during the historic drought, Carpinteria depended on our groundwater to fill the gap left by the Cachuma and SWP shortfalls. The result: severe over pumping of the groundwater basin and record-low groundwater levels. This was a sign to CVWD. Our current water supplies, our focus on conservation, it isn’t enough. We need a new solution. Enter CAPP, a return to the district’s

groundwater recharge roots. CAPP will replenish the groundwater basin with purified recycled water, creating a locally-controlled, drought-resistant drinking water supply. CAPP keeps water local, giving Carpinterians independence from a heavy reliance on outside water sources and allowing local government more control over the water rates our families pay. History has shown us just how unpredictable our surface water supplies are during times of continuing and historic drought. History has also shown us what a difference it makes when the Carpinteria Valley Water District prepares for the future. CAPP builds on a legacy of community foresight and resilience, safeguarding our water supply, sustainably. To learn more about CAPP, visit cvwd.net/capp. Carpinteria Valley Water District is committed to operating in an open and transparent manner. As a public agency governed by federal, state and local regulations, and an elected Board of Directors, District functions are routinely evaluated and audited. You can contact Bob McDonald, CVWD general manager, at bob@cvwd.net.

Happy Birthday to our beautiful Mama! Our family and friends love and miss you dearly! You will always be our sunshine and forever in our hearts.

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After 46 years of service and 15 years with the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District (CSFPD), Fire Chief Robert Kovach will retire on Jan. 23. Kovach told Coastal View News a new fire chief has already been selected, to be announced at a later date. “I was very fortunate to be hired here, the citizens are very welcoming,” Kovach said of his time in Carpinteria. “It has been an honor working with the men and women at this agency.” ovach’s firefighting career began in 1979, when, inspired by his best friend’s father, Kovach and his best friend enlisted as reserve firefighters with the Lompoc City Fire Department. In 1985, Kovach was promoted to full-time; he would serve as fire engineer, fire captain, and battalion chief at the Lompoc City Fire Department until he left to join the CSFPD as a battalion chief in 2011. During his time at the CSFPD, Kovach said some of the most impactful moments came during the 2017 Thomas Fire and the subsequent debris ow in Montecito in January 2018. During the Thomas Fire, Kovach and another battalion chief worked in rotating 12-hour shifts, supervising dozens of firefighters protecting homes threatened by the ames. “It was all hands on deck, 24/7,” Kovach said. Kovach told Coastal View News he

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was proud of the progress made on the Summerland Fire Station project, which ovach took over when he became fire chief. The Summerland Fire Station was called a “health and safety hazard” in a CityGate study presented to the fire district’s Board of Directors in 2016. “The current spot is not ideal,” Kovach said. A new fire station would be safer for the firefighters stationed there and improve response time for Summerland and Carpinteria. The fire district is attempting to acquire a nearby property to expand the station, Kovach said, though the process is slow moving. During retirement, he hopes to explore the outdoors, including hiking, camping, hitting the beach and traveling across the country with his wife. He also plans to spend time with his grandchildren, with one granddaughter and another set to be born later this month.

Fire Chief Robert Kovach will retire on Jan. 23.

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THE ART OF SELF CARE DR. DEBORAH S M I LOV I T Z FO ST E R Many of us want to understand our childhood and how we became the people we are today. Most of us have endured some form of trauma. The key is how we cope with our traumas through transformation and healing. Children are born with a remarkable capacity to know. They sense what is safe and what is threatening, what feels right and what does not, often long before they have words to describe it. In the therapy room, this knowing reveals itself through play, gesture, silence and sudden emotional shifts. Many clinicians quietly recognize this phenomenon as intuition. Intuition, however, is not immune to experience. It can be shaped, narrowed and distorted — particularly by trauma. One of the central findings of my research work is that children who have experienced severe trauma do not lose intuition; rather, their intuitive capacity becomes reorganized around survival. What once supported curiosity, imagination and relational connection begins to serve vigilance, protection, and threat detection. Intuition remains active, but it no longer feels expansive. It becomes sharp, fast and often exhausting. Trauma alters the child’s orientation toward the world. Instead of asking “What can I discover?” the traumatized child’s internal system asks, “What must I anticipate to stay safe?” In this state,

intuition fuses with hypervigilance. The child may appear unusually perceptive, keenly attuned to subtle shifts in tone, facial expression or emotional atmosphere. Yet this sensitivity is no longer guided by playfulness or exploration. It is driven by fear. Clinicians often describe these children as “old beyond their years,” intensely watchful, or prematurely attuned to others’ emotional states. While this can resemble heightened intuition, it lacks the openness and e ibility that characterize healthy intuitive functioning. Instead, it re ects a psyche shaped by threat. Here, intuition does not disappear. It becomes a warning system. Children with significant trauma histories frequently show disruptions in emotional regulation. Their play may be repetitive, constricted, or dominated by themes of danger and control. Language may be sparse or, at times, overly precise, as though exactness itself were a form of protection. In therapy, these children often seem to “know” what will happen next — not because they are intuitively aligned with the therapeutic process, but because they expect rupture. They anticipate intrusion, disappointment, or abandonment, and their intuitive responses re ect this expectation. This is not a failure of intuition. It is intuition shaped by lived experience. When intuition develops under chronic stress, it becomes oriented toward detecting threat rather than meaning. The child’s inner compass still functions, but it points relentlessly toward danger. Across clinicians’ experiences, one factor emerges with striking consistency: the protective role of a psychologically present caregiver, most often the mother or primary attachment figure. Children who have access to an emotionally available caregiver — whether physically present or reliably internalized — demonstrate greater e ibility in their intuitive capacity. These children are more likely to engage in imaginative play; respond with curiosity rather than suspicion; shift

Children ith si nificant tra a histories frequently show disruptions in emotional regulation. Their play may be repetitive, constricted, or dominated by themes of danger and control.

emotional states with support; and use intuition as a guide rather than a defense. The presence of a stable attachment figure allows intuition to remain relational. It supports the child’s ability to sense not only danger, but also possibility. By contrast, children who lack this internalized presence often struggle to trust their own perceptions. Their intuition may feel overwhelming or chaotic, leading to emotional withdrawal, impulsivity or rigid control. In the therapy room, intuition rarely arrives as insight. More often, it appears as movement. Children seem to know what needs attention even when they cannot articulate it. They return to particular themes, select specific toys, or gravitate toward emotional states with striking consistency. Clinicians frequently describe moments in which the child appears to lead the therapy — not consciously, but intuitively. Progress occurs when the therapist recognizes and respects this movement rather than overriding it with technique or premature interpretation. For traumatized children, this process unfolds slowly. Intuitive signals may be fragmented, indirect or embedded in defensive behaviors. The therapist’s task is not to correct intuition, but to contain it, to create a relational environment in which intuitive knowing can gradually reorganize itself around safety and meaning. Healing does not require eliminating vigilance. It requires transforming it. As therapy progresses and the child experiences consistent emotional attunement, intuition begins to shift. Hypervigilance

softens. Curiosity reemerges. Play becomes more flexible. The child grows increasingly able to tolerate uncertainty rather than fear it. Transformation is critical for our healing process to occur. At this point, intuition regains its original function: not merely to protect, but to guide. This transformation is subtle and often occurs beyond conscious awareness. Yet clinicians recognize it when it happens. The child becomes more present, more spontaneous, less driven by anticipation, and more open to experience. Intuition, once narrowed by trauma, begins to feel like knowing again. Children do not need to be taught intuition. They need environments, both relational and therapeutic, that allow it to unfold safely. When trauma is acknowledged rather than minimized, when attachment is honored rather than assumed, and when therapists listen beyond words, intuition becomes one of the most powerful forces in healing. The child already knows the way. Our task is to listen. Dr. Deborah Smilovitz Foster, PhD, has a private clinical practice, is a wife and mother, and enjoys playing tennis, hiking and spending time in nature. She can be reached at deborahsmilovitzfosterphd@yahoo.com. Dr. Foster serves as vice president on the board of HopeNet of Carpinteria (hopenetofcarp.org), whose mission is to improve mental wellness of our residents and to lessen the number of attempted and completed suicides in our community through information, support, training and advocacy.

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High weekly seal counts over Summer 2025 averaged approximately 70-80. The seals were frequently absent by mid-morning because of beach walkers. Recent storms brought a lot of oating debris, and logs rolling on the beach disturbed the seals on occasion.

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Seal Watch volunteers began greeting visitors at the seal sanctuary overlook on Jan. 1. As always, Carpinteria Seal Watch welcomes new volunteers, who typically serve a weekly two-hour shift as docents and observe harbor seal behavior. It’s a great way to serve the community and enjoy a bit of time outdoors. Volunteers recorded 659 people in the overlook Jan. 1–4 braving the rain and mud. Other than locals, people came from Finland, Korea, India, Germany, Utah, Minnesota, New Mexico, Florida, Washington, Ohio, Illinois, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Colorado.

Thinking about improving your physical and mental health in 2026? Well, I have a fantastically fun way to do it: go out and get yourself a pet. That’s right — our furry, fuzzy, scaly, or feathered friends are genuinely good for us. The University of California, Davis reports that over 60% of dog owners get the recommended weekly amount of exercise. That means 75 minutes of vigorous activity or 150 minutes of moderate activity each week. They don’t need a fancy watch or ring to stay motivated — it’s all at the end of a leash. Pets are also great for your heart, and not ust because they fill it with love. It’s been proven that simply being around animals can significantly improve blood pressure. Those of us lucky enough to have a little friend waiting at home typically have a lower resting blood pressure than people who don’t own pets. So go ahead and ring in the New Year with a new best friend. Your health will thank you.

Inspire: Laura Ingalls Wilder

The beloved writer Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in 1867 and lived in several Midwestern states, traveling from one adventure to another as she homesteaded with her parents. According to the National Park Service, it wasn’t until she was 63 years old that she decided to pick up a pen and write her first book about

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“It’s not just fondue — it’s ‘heck yes I do!’” I mean, let’s think about this: dipping small pieces of bread into a hot, molten bowl of bubbling, gooey cheese. This has long been a family favorite of ours, something we always enjoyed to help ring in the New Year. At some point, someone tried to throw vegetables into the mix, but they were consistently left behind on the plate like the fourth-grade runt when it comes to picking teams for dodgeball. Fondue on New Year’s Eve is something that will forever hold a special place in my heart — and my tummy. According to the Wisconsin Cheese website (yes, I hang out there), this delicious mi ture of cheese, wine and our became popular in the 1800s in the French and Swiss Alps. The name originates from the French word meaning “to melt,” which feels pretty perfect. So take January’s chilly air as the perfect excuse to let a small piece of bread take the plunge into a pool of cheese — and celebrate 2026. A communication specialist whose heart lies in storytelling, Jena 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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Please consider honoring the Marine Mammal Protection Act by not walking the sanctuary beach all year. Do not bring dogs, bicycles, or loud voices to view the seals. Harbor seals, when disturbed, may ee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers asked that dogs always remain outside the rope area.

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Goodbye, 2025 PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON A handf u l of natu re enthu siasts closed ou t 2 0 2 5 with a stroll throu g h the Carpinteria S tate B each on Dec. 3 0 , starting at the V isitor Center and ending at the S eal R ookery , led by S tate B each natu ralists.

State Parks employees Danika Von Gesjen, left, and Christina Furio, right, discuss the route.

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A g eWell Senior Prog ram : Pickleball F ree Play G irls I nc. of Carpinteria, 531 5 F oothill R oad. 8 – 1 0 a.m. ag ew ell@ ca rpinteriaca .g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 - 1 2 79 D em entia Careg iv ers Su pport Grou p Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 1 0 :30 a.m. – noon. ca rpinterialibrary .org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 A g eWell Senior Prog ram : Ch air Y og a V eterans Memorial B uilding , 9 41 W alnut A ve. 1 1 a.m. – noon. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriaca .g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 - 1 2 79 F ood Bank Senior F ood D istribu tion V eterans Memorial B uilding Courty ard, 9 41 W alnut A ve. 1 – 2 p.m. Carpinteria Creativ e A rts E ig hth Street and L inden A venue. 2 :30 – 6 p.m. H andmade pottery , beac h art, c ards, j ew elry and sew n artic les. ( 8 0 5) 69 8 - 4536 Carpinteria F arm ers M arket 8 0 0 block of L inden A ve. T hursdays, 3– 6:30 p.m. D u ng eons & D rag ons Clu b Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 3:30 – 5:1 5 p.m. F ull. c arpinterialibrary .org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 A g eWell Senior Prog ram : M en A g ing Well V eterans Memorial B uilding Meeting R oom, 9 41 W alnut A ve. 5:30 p.m. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriac a.g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 - 1 2 79

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F rid ay F u n D ay Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 1 0 – 1 1 :30 a.m. F or ag es 3- 1 1 ish. ca rpinterialibrary . org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 A g eWell Senior Prog ram : T h e Circle D iscu ssion Grou p V eterans Memorial B uilding Meeting R oom, 9 41 W alnut A ve. 1 9 – 1 1 a.m. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriac a.g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 - 1 2 79

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Satu rd ay E ng lish L ang u ag e Conv ersation Grou p / Gru po d e Conv ersació n en I ng lé s Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 9 – 1 0 a.m. ca rpinterialibrary .org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 M eeting : Carpinteria Beau tif u l Carpinteria City H all, 5775 Carpinteria A ve. 9 :30 a.m. A ll w elco me V olu nteer A ppreciation Party L y nda F airly Carpinteria A rts Center, 8 65 L inden A ve. 3– 5 p.m. R SV P by emailing ery nn@ c arpinteriaartsc enter.org . c arpinteriaartsce nter.org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 778 9

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A g eWell Senior Prog ram : T ai Ch i T og eth er V eterans Memorial B uilding Courty ard, 9 41 W alnut A ve. 9 – 1 0 a.m. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriac a.g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 1 2 79 A g eWell Senior Prog ram : L ine D ancing V eterans Memorial B uilding , 9 41 W alnut A ve. 1 0 :30 – 1 1 :30 a.m. ag ew ell@ ca rpinteriaca .g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 - 1 2 79 Presch ool Story T im e Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 1 0 – 1 0 :30 a.m. c arpinterialibrary .org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 A g eWell Senior Prog ram : Creativ e A rt w ith A m y V eterans Memorial B uilding Meeting R oom, 9 41 W alnut A ve. 1 0 :30 a.m. – noon. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriac a.g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 - 1 2 79

M ond ay M ah j ong A ll levels of play . 1 p.m. ( 8 0 5) 72 9 - 1 31 0 I nterm ed iate Spanish Classes Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. Mondays, 1 :30 – 3 p.m. $ 1 0 donation is sug g ested. L ed by Nadia L yh itch enk o. ca rpinterialibrary .org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 A g eWell Senior Prog ram : M ind Gam es V eterans Memorial B uilding Meeting R oom, 9 41 W alnut A ve. 2 – 3 p.m. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriac a.g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 - 1 2 79 M eeting : Carpinteria City Cou ncil Carpinteria City H all, 5775 Carpinteria A ve. 5:30 p.m. c arpinteriac a.g ov/ c ity - hall/ ag endas- meeting s

Tuesday, Jan. 13

A g eWell Senior Prog ram : Walking Clu b Meet at Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 9 a.m. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriac a.g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 1 2 79 Carpinteria Writers’ Grou p Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 1 0 a.m. – noon. ca rpinterialibrary . org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 Brid g e Grou p V eterans Memorial B uilding Meeting R oom, 9 41 W alnut A ve. 1 – 4 p.m. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriac a.g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 - 1 2 79 Spanish Conv ersation Grou p Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 2 – 3 p.m. c arpinterialibrary .org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 Carpinteria Song w riters Circle Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 4– 5:30 p.m. ca rpinterialibrary .org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 A l- A non M eeting F aith L utheran Church , 1 335 V alleci to Place . T uesdays at 6:30 p.m. Carpinteria I m prov Classes T he A lc az ar T heatre, 49 1 6 Carpinteria A ve. 7– 9 p.m. T uesdays, w eekl y . $ 1 0 at the door. thealca za r.org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 638 0

Wednesday, Jan. 14

Pickleball f or Beg inners G irls I nc . of Carpinteria, 531 5 F oothill R oad. 8 – 1 0 a.m. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriac a.g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 - 1 2 79 V eterans M orning Cof f ee M eet U p V eterans Memorial B uilding Meeting R oom, 9 41 W alnut A ve. 8 :30 – 9 :30 a.m. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriac a.g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 1 2 79 Babies A re T h e Best Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 9 – 1 0 a.m. c arpinterialibrary .org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 Science f or T eens Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 1 1 a.m. – 1 2 :30 p.m. F or ag es 1 1 to 1 3 y ears old. c arpinterialibrary .org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 Carpinteria K nitters Grou p Carpinteria Community L ibrary , 51 41 Carpinteria A ve. 1 – 3 p.m. c arpinterialibrary .org , ( 8 0 5) 68 4- 431 4 A g eWell Senior Prog ram : M ed itation V eterans Memorial B uilding Meeting R oom, 9 41 W alnut A ve. 3:1 5- 4:30 p.m. ag ew ell@ c arpinteriac a.g ov, ( 8 0 5) 8 8 1 1 2 79 M eeting : Carpinteria Wom an’ s Clu b Carpinteria W oman’ s Club, 1 0 59 V allec ito R oad. 7 p.m. Speake r: L eah H arding on nutrition and streng th

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Musical Fantasy Tour returns to Carpinteria Community Library

The Santa Barbara Community Early Music Ensemble will perform its Musical Fantasy Tour — originally scheduled for November 2025 before being canceled due to heavy rainfall — at the Carpinteria Community Library on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Musical Fantasy Tour explores the connections between modern fantasy literature and medieval and Renaissance music. The tour was originally performed for the Camarillo Public Library’s Family Renaissance Fair, held in August 2025. The performance analyzes tropes in modern stories and connects them to the Middle Ages, while also demonstrating instruments invented during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The instruments, according to the ensemble’s Director Katherine Saxon, include a consort of recorders; a viola da gamba, a bowed and fretted string instrument with six strings and frets; a crumhorn, or a crumpled horn; and a sackbut, which is similar to a trombone. The Musical Fantasy Tour will be performed at the Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., at 3 p.m. The event is free, though donations are accepted.

Arts center volunteer appreciation party set for Saturday

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host an appreciation party for its many volunteers on Saturday, Jan. 10, 3–5 p.m. at the arts center, located at 865 Linden Ave. The event will include a gratitude presentation, line dancing lessons and live music. The party will also serve as an opportunity for potential volunteers to learn more about how to connect with the arts center. Those interested in attending the event may RSVP by emailing the arts center’s Events Coordinator Erynn Escalante at erynn@carpinteriaartscenter.org.

Rubenstein Chan hosts abstract artists in new exhibition

The Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art Gallery will host an exhibition, “Held in Motion: Meditative Practices in Contemporary Abstraction and Illustration,” featuring the works of artists Clara Berta and Chenhung Chen. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Jan. 17, 2–5 p.m. at the gallery, “Circle of Life” by Clara Berta located at 410 Palm Ave., Unit B3. Berta, from Laguna Beach, creates large-scale pieces that are constructed through a layering process. “My process is one of intuition, clearing the mind of preconceived notions of the final image while I work and allowing my thoughts and emotions to guide my movements,” Berta said in a press release for the exhibit. “I add layer upon layer until I reach a compositional harmony between color, form, and negative space.” One of Berta’s pieces, “Island,” which will be in the upcoming exhibit, was featured in the Ray-Ban Meta ad for Super Bowl 59. Chen, a Taiwanese-American artist, will have work from her 2020 “Vision” series, which was created during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her work includes collage and mixed-media drawings, which were inspired by the “National Audubon Society Guide to Birds.” “Rooted in the belief of the universal nature of human beings and drawing from my connections with the urban environment and ancient craft traditions, my work negotiates spaces of cultural, environmental, psychological, and temporal change,” Chen said in a press release. “By using an array of commonplace objects, my art seeks to discover the link between one’s personal narrative and our collective humanity.” The exhibition will be on display at the Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art Gallery from Jan. 17 to March 1.

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When deputies Friday, Jan. 2 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 "off" 54 5555 51 52 53 52 53 54 56 57 25 Some Slow gallop 27 British attempted to contact the subject, he had hrs heft blo 63 64 65 67 27 Beach shelter 64 65 66 26 27 nobles Lucky charm ed onto a nearby property. The sub ect’s 58 5961 56 57 adaro ane 58 59 60 30 Desertlike 30 Learn Keen by _____ 66 27 28 footsteps could be heard close by, and he 67 68 70 A suspect entered the property through 68 69 31 Driver's helper? 61 62 60 62 63 64 Take the pot 30 32 Move with was soon after located by deputies hiding the beach side of the residence with his 34 Make 69 70 71 73 71 72 33 swagger Boxingaware ploy in front of the property. The sub ect was in dog. The suspect was caught on ring 64 65 63 65 66 67 35 Like some 35 Bond Church 34 flick, "No 32 possession of pruning shears, a ashlight, surveillance video by the reporting party Copyright 2018 by The jackets T Puzzle Syndicate assembly Copyright to Die" 35 ___ Copyright2026 2017bybyThe ThePuzzle PuzzleSyndicate Syndicate headlamp, and numerous passionfruit in attempting to enter the front door and 36 Checkers, e.g. 38 Butcher's Pendulum's path DOWN DOWN 36 stock 36 3434 Part of FYI, 5552 Treat for Fido his front-worn backpack. The sub ect ini- side doors of his residence. The suspect 37 Pendleton DOWN sound 50 hour 39 T"… Coffee briefly 53 Evening "There Muse you have tially lied about his name but eventually also took the mail out of the residence’s 37 nowcontainer ___ DOWN 32 Street Auction cry 49 Poetic 38 1 1 Uppercase 3730 Round-Up, 1 Little bitergoat32 e.g. future" for 33 Mysterious Lauper "___ 5651 50 Longfellow, Fills 40 the Guggenheim letters ____ thehit, edge it!" up 40 2 1 Mythical 3936 provided his identifying information. mailbox. Eventually, the suspect was able one 2 Astronomer's 33 "The door's 52 Indian dignitary 38 Went a-courting man Colors" 51 Squabble 42 display 3 2 Roll-call reply 4137 Like grass at 5755 Doctrine He was booked at Santa Barbara County to forcefully enter the garage area of the 38 Steamed state sighting 54 39 shoe goodbye? 4335 open!" Charged bit Will-reading 42 Athletic Latin salutation Dietary dawn 58 Pews' Earringplace site 44 4 23 Nice 5852 Jail for prowling, false identification, and residence. 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WELLNESS WARRIOR LEAH HARDING Humans love the idea of being ready. It feels safe. Clean. Like there’s a perfect version of us waiting just around the corner, one that finally has the time, energy and motivation to start. But that version never actually shows up. Readiness isn’t something that appears before you begin. It’s something that builds because you begin. Confidence doesn’t magically land in your lap one day. It grows every time you do the thing you said you’d do, even when you don’t feel like it — especially when you don’t feel like it. If you keep waiting to feel ready, you’ll be waiting forever. There will always be a reason to push it off until ne t week. But “ne t week” turns into ne t month, and suddenly, nothing’s changed. Incoming truth bomb: You don’t need to be ready, you just need to be willing. Here are five truths about readiness that might shift how you think about it.

You don’t have to believe in yourself first

You need proof. Motivation and confidence come after you start, not before. It comes from seeing yourself follow through. The first time you do what you said you would, even in a small way, your brain takes note: “Oh, we actually do this now.” o that often enough, and belief becomes the natural outcome. Start small. Keep a promise you can’t wiggle out of. Go for a 10-minute walk after dinner. Prep one real meal a week. rink a full glass of water before your coffee. When you do that, you build evidence that you follow through, and that’s where belief starts. Not from motivation, but from repetition.

Motivation isn’t the goal

It’s not meant to be a constant state. Motivation is an emotion, and emotions uctuate. ou’ll feel inspired sometimes and totally uninterested other times. That’s normal. What matters is your system. Build a routine that doesn’t care how motivated you feel, and make the path of least resistance the one that moves you forward. Create a plan that works even on your worst days. If your full workout sounds miserable, do a five-minute movement burst. If cooking dinner feels impossible, throw something together that’s just “good enough.” Tiny decisions matter. They keep you connected to your goal when everything else feels like too much.

Fear doesn’t mean stop

We tend to think fear is a red ag, but half the time, it’s just a sign that something matters to you. Fear and e citement feel almost identical. Your brain just labels it as one or the other. When you catch yourself hesitating,

If you keep waiting to feel ready, you’ll be waiting forever. There will always be a reason to p sh it o until next week. But “next week” turns into next month, and suddenly, nothing’s changed.

check in. Are you actually unsafe, or are you just uncomfortable? Most of the time, it’s the second one. You don’t have to get rid of the fear. You just have to move through it instead of waiting for it to disappear.

Change is supposed to feel weird

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Several Carpinterians ventured to Nampa, Idaho, to celebrate the marriage of Alleea Griffin and Andrew Hipple, seen holding a copy of Coastal View News, on March 2 , 2025. Both are Carpinteria High School graduates Alleea is the daughter of former Murphy ing eal Estate Agent ebecca Griffin, and Andrew is the son of John and Melissa Hipple.

No one feels graceful when they start something new. The first few weeks of any change are awkward, inconsistent and uncomfortable. That doesn’t mean it’s not working. It means you’re rewiring old patterns and beliefs and turning them into habits. Most people quit right before things start to click because they mistake “hard” for “wrong.” But awkward is part of the process. Once you push through that friction, the thing that felt forced starts to feel normal. That’s when it gets easier.

The perfect time doesn’t exist

There’s never going to be a magical stretch of calm where everything lines up perfectly. Real life doesn’t work that way. The dog gets sick. Work gets chaotic. Someone needs you. Something breaks. If you can only make progress when life is calm, you’ll be starting over every few months. The goal isn’t to find a perfect window; it’s to learn how to make small progress in the middle of the chaos. That’s how consistency sticks. Feeling ready isn’t a real step. oing something, even a tiny something, is. You build readiness by acting before you feel confident, not the other way around. So if you’ve been circling the same goal, waiting for the perfect moment to start, this is your sign. It’s not about being ready. It’s about being honest enough to begin. And if you’re tired of doing it alone, that’s where I can help. This is e actly what I do with my clients: figure out what’s actually holding them back and build a plan that fits their life, not some ideal version of it. You don’t need to wait for the right time. You just need to take the first step. 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 eah at leah o in fitness co

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_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F I CT I T I O U S BU SI N E SS N A M E ST A T E M E N T . T he follow ing E ntity ( ies) is/ are doing business as CE N T R A L CO A ST U SA PO O L L E A GU E at 52 6 CA L L E A NZ U E L O , SA NT A B A R B A R A , CA 9 31 1 1 . F ull name of reg istrant( s) : FRanK m gRanadOs at SA ME A D D R E SS A S A B O V E . T his business is c onduc ted by an I nd iv id u al. T his statement was filed with the County on 1 2 / 0 4/ 2 0 2 5. T he reg istrant beg an transact ing business on N/ A . Sig ned: F R A N K gRanadOs OWnER I n acco rdance w ith subdivision ( a) of sec tion 1 79 2 0 , a fic titious name statement g enerally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce pt, as provided in subdivision ( b) of sect ion 1 79 2 0 , w here it exp ires 40 days after any ch ang e in the fact s set forth in the statement pursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 other than a ch ang e in the residenc e address of a reg istered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rig hts of another under F ederal, State, or c ommon law ( see sect ion 1 441 E t Seq ., B usiness and Professions c ode) . I hereby c ertify this co py is a co rrect co py of the orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. H olland, County Clerk- R eco rder ( SE A L ) F BN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 7 2 6 . Publish: D ec . 1 8 , 2 5, J an. 0 1 , 0 8 , 2 0 2 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F I CT I T I O U S BU SI N E SS N A M E ST A T E M E N T . T he follow ing E ntity ( ies) is/ are doing business as ( 1 ) InTERdIsCIPLInaRY aRCHITECTuRE InC 2 TIm GO R T E R A R CH I T E CT S at 8 58 H I G H L A ND D R , U NI T 8 , SA NT A B A R B A R A , CA 9 31 0 9 . F ull name of reg istrant( s) : I N TERdIsCIPLInaRY aRCHITECTuRE I N C at SA ME A D D R E SS A S A B O V E . T his business is c onduc ted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 1 1 / 0 7/ 2 0 2 5. T he reg istrant beg an transac ting business on J ul 2 8 , 2 0 1 5. Sig ned: T I MO T H Y G O R T E R , CE O . I n ac c ordanc e w ith subdivision ( a) of sec tion 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce pt, as provided in subdivision ( b) of sec tion 1 79 2 0 , w here it exp ires 40 days after any ch ang e in the fact s set forth in the statement pursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 other than a ch ang e in the residenc e address of a reg istered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rig hts of another under F ederal, State, or c ommon law ( see sect ion 1 441 E t Seq ., B usiness and Professions c ode) . I hereby c ertify this co py is a co rrect co py of the orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. H olland, County Clerk- R eco rder ( SE A L ) F BN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 5 8 2 .

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F I CT I T I O U S BU SI N E SS N A M E ST A T E M E N T . T he follow ing E ntity ( ies) is/ are doing business as summERLand PH Y SI CA L T H E R A PY at 2 2 70 L I L L I E A V E , SU MME R L A ND , CA 9 30 67. F ull name of reg istrant( s) : sB mIndFuL mOmEnTum PHYsICaL THERaPY PR O F E SSI O N A L CO R PO R A T I O N at PO B X 541 , SU MME R L A ND , CA , 9 30 67. T his business is co nduc ted by a Corporation. This statement was filed w ith the County on 1 2 / 1 7/ 2 0 2 5. T he reg istrant beg an transac ting business on D ec 1 4, 2 0 2 5. Sig ned: SH A NNO N B A R R E T T , PR E D I D E NT . I n acco rdanc e w ith subdivision ( a) of sec tion 1 79 2 0 , a fic titious name statement g enerally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce pt, as provided in subdivision ( b) of sect ion 1 79 2 0 , w here it exp ires 40 days after any ch ang e in the fact s set forth in the statement pursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 other than a ch ang e in the residenc e address of a reg istered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rig hts of another under F ederal, State, or c ommon law ( see sect ion 1 441 E t Seq ., B usiness and Professions c ode) . I hereby c ertify this co py is a co rrect co py of the orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. H olland, County Clerk- R eco rder ( SE A L ) F BN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 8 7 3 .

Publish: D ec . 2 5, 2 0 2 5, J an. 1 , 8 , 1 5, 2 0 2 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F I CT I T I O U S BU SI N E SS N A M E ST A T E M E N T . T he follow ing E ntity ( ies) is/ are doing business as A L BE R T BR E T On LmFT at 52 9 0 O V E R PA SS R D . ST E 2 2 6, SA NT A B A R B A R A , 9 31 1 1 . F ull name of reg istrant( s) : BRETOn LmFT maRRIagE and FamILY THERaPY I N C at SA ME A D D R E SS A S A B O V E . T his business is c onduc ted by a Corporation. This statement was filed with the County on 1 2 / 1 7/ 2 0 2 5. T he reg istrant beg an transac ting business on D ec 1 6, 2 0 2 5. Sig ned: A L B E R T B R E T O N, O W NE R . I n ac c ordanc e w ith subdivision ( a) of sec tion 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce pt, as provided in subdivision ( b) of sec tion 1 79 2 0 , w here it exp ires 40 days after any ch ang e in the fact s set forth in the statement pursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 other than a ch ang e in the residenc e address of a reg istered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rig hts of another under F ederal, State, or c ommon law ( see sect ion 1 441 E t Seq ., B usiness and Professions c ode) . I hereby c ertify this co py is a co rrect co py of the orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. H olland, County Clerk- R eco rder ( SE A L ) F BN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 8 6 5 .

Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F I CT I T I O U S BU SI N E SS N A M E ST A T E M E N T . T he follow ing E ntity ( ies) is/ are doing business as A T E L I E R SU N H O U SE at 8 8 8 L I ND E N A V E ., SU I T E F , CA R PI NT E R I A , CA 9 30 1 3. F ull name of reg istrant( s) : A T E L I E R SU N H O U SE L L C at 2 1 0 8 N ST ST E N, SA CR A ME NT O , CA 9 58 1 6. T his business is c onduc ted by a L im ited L iability Com pany. T his statement was filed with the County on 1 1 / 2 4/ 2 0 2 5. T he reg istrant beg an transact ing business on N/ A . Sig ned: J U L I E E adams OWnER I n ac c ordanc e w ith subdivision ( a) of sec tion 1 79 2 0 , a fic titious name statement g enerally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce pt, as provided in subdivision ( b) of sect ion 1 79 2 0 , w here it exp ires 40 days after any ch ang e in the fact s set forth in the statement pursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 other than a ch ang e in the residenc e address of a reg istered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rig hts of another under F ederal, State, or c ommon law ( see sect ion 1 441 E t Seq ., B usiness and Professions c ode) . I hereby c ertify this co py is a co rrect co py of the orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. H olland, County Clerk- R eco rder ( SE A L ) F BN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 6 7 6 . Publish: J anuary 8 , 1 5, 2 2 , 2 9 , 2 0 2 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F I CT I T I O U S BU SI N E SS N A M E ST A T E M E N T . T he follow ing E ntity ( ies) is/ are doing business as E SU M M I T L O A N S at 569 0 SU R F R I D E R W A Y , U NI T 1 0 1 , G O L E T A , CA 9 31 1 7 . F ull name of reg istrant( s) : E SU M M I T L O A N S I N C. at 769 ST E R L I NG H I L L S D R , CA MA R I L L O , CA 9 30 1 0 . T his business is c onduc ted by a Corporation. T his statement w as filed with the County on 12/23/2025. The reg istrant beg an transact ing business on N/ A . Sig ned: nadIa V daYaO VICE PREsIdEnT I n ac c ordanc e w ith subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement g enerally exp ires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce pt, as provided in subdivision ( b) of sect ion 1 79 2 0 , w here it exp ires 40 days after any ch ang e in the fact s set forth in the statement pursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 other than a c hang e in the residenc e address of a reg istered ow ner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rig hts of another under F ederal, State, or c ommon law ( see sec tion 1 441 E t Seq ., B usiness and Professions c ode) . I hereby c ertify this co py is a co rrect co py of the orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. H olland, County Clerk- R eco rder ( SE A L ) F BN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 9 2 7 . Publish: J anuary 8 , 1 5, 2 2 , 2 9 , 2 0 2 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ IN T H E M A T T E R O F T H E A PPL I CA T I O N O F ROBERTO VELE sILVEsTRE & maRIa ELVIRa REYEs maCIas amEndEd ORdER TO sHOW CA U SE F O R CH A N GE O F N A M E : CasE nO 25CV04496

Publish: D ec . 1 8 , 2 5, 2 0 2 5, J an. 1 , 8 , 2 0 2 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F I CT I T I O U S BU SI N E SS N A M E ST A T E M E N T . T he follow ing E ntity ( ies) is/ are doing business as WOOFs PLaYH O U SE at 9 2 7 5 E A ST Y A NO NA L I ST , SA NT A B A R B A R A , CA 9 31 0 3. F ull name of reg istrant( s) : GL O BA L F E L I CI T Y L L C at SA ME A D D R E SS A S A B O V E . T his business is co nduct ed by a L im ited L iability Com pany. T his statement w as filed with the County on 12/10/2025. The reg istrant beg an transac ting business on Mar 1 3, 2 0 1 9 . Sig ned: SO F I A D E L A G A R Z A , O F F I CE R . I n ac c ordanc e w ith subdivision ( a) of sec tion 1 79 2 0 , a fic titious name statement g enerally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce pt, as provided in subdivision ( b) of sect ion 1 79 2 0 , w here it exp ires 40 days after any ch ang e in the fact s set forth in the statement pursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 other than a ch ang e in the residenc e address of a reg istered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rig hts of another under F ederal, State, or c ommon law ( see sect ion 1 441 E t Seq ., B usiness and Professions c ode) . I hereby c ertify this co py is a co rrect co py of the orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. H olland, County Clerk- R eco rder ( SE A L ) F BN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 7 8 5 .

Publish: D ec . 2 5, 2 0 2 5, J an. 1 , 8 , 1 5, 2 0 2 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F I CT I T I O U S BU SI N E SS N A M E ST A T E M E N T . T he follow ing E ntity ( ies) is/ are doing business as T R U E N O R T H at 1 48 2 E A ST V A L L E Y R O A D , SU I T E 653, SA NT A B A R B A R A , 9 31 0 8 . F ull name of reg istrant( s) : K E N N E T H J GU O I N at SA ME A D D R E SS A S A B O V E . T his business is co nduct ed by an I nd iv id u al. T his statement was filed with the County on 1 2 / 31 / 2 0 2 5. T he reg istrant beg an transac ting business on D ec 31 , 2 0 2 5. Sig ned: KEnnETH guOIn FOundER I n ac c ordanc e w ith subdivision ( a) of sec tion 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce pt, as provided in subdivision ( b) of sec tion 1 79 2 0 , w here it exp ires 40 days after any ch ang e in the fact s set forth in the statement pursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 other than a ch ang e in the residenc e address of a reg istered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rig hts of another under F ederal, State, or c ommon law ( see sect ion 1 441 E t Seq ., B usiness and Professions c ode) . I hereby c ertify this co py is a co rrect co py of the orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. H olland, County Clerk- R eco rder ( SE A L ) F BN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 9 5 3 .

Publish: D ec . 2 5, 2 0 2 5, J an. 1 , 8 , 1 5, 2 0 2 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F I CT I T I O U S BU SI N E SS N A M E ST A T E M E N T . T he follow ing E ntity ( ies) is/ are doing business as SM A L L BI Z BO T Z at 1 0 72 CA SI T A S PA SS R D # 2 1 2 , CA R PI NT E R I A , CA 9 30 1 3. F ull name of reg istrant( s) : J O SH U A I PA N GA N at SA ME A D D R E SS A S A B O V E . T his business is co nduct ed by an I nd iv id u al. T his statement was filed with the County on 1 2 / 1 7/ 2 0 2 5. T he reg istrant beg an transac ting business on D ec 1 2 , 2 0 2 5. Sig ned: J O SH U A PA NG A N, PR I NCI PA L . I n ac c ordanc e w ith subdivision ( a) of sec tion 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce pt, as provided in subdivision ( b) of sec tion 1 79 2 0 , w here it exp ires 40 days after any ch ang e in the fact s set forth in the statement pursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 other than a ch ang e in the residenc e address of a reg istered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rig hts of another under F ederal, State, or c ommon law ( see sect ion 1 441 E t Seq ., B usiness and Professions c ode) . I hereby c ertify this co py is a co rrect co py of the orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. H olland, County Clerk- R eco rder ( SE A L ) F BN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 8 6 8 .

Publish: J anuary 8 , 1 5, 2 2 , 2 9 , 2 0 2 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F I CT I T I O U S BU SI N E SS N A M E ST A T E M E N T . T he follow ing E ntity ( ies) is/ are doing business as CBM PR O PE R T I E S at 30 40 ST A T E ST . SU I T E H , SA NT A B A R B A R A , 9 31 0 5. F ull name of reg istrant( s) : CaRmEn B mEndE at SA ME A D D R E SS A S A B O V E . T his business is co nduct ed by an I nd iv id u al. This statement was filed with the County on 1 2 / 1 8 / 2 0 2 5. T he reg istrant beg an transac ting business on N/ A . Sig ned: CaRmEn B mEndE IndIVIduaL OWnER I n ac c ordanc e w ith subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement g enerally ex pires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, exce pt, as provided in subdivision ( b) of sect ion 1 79 2 0 , w here it exp ires 40 days after any ch ang e in the fact s set forth in the statement pursuant to sect ion 1 79 1 3 other than a c hang e in the residenc e address of a reg istered ow ner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rig hts of another under F ederal, State, or c ommon law ( see sec tion 1 441 E t Seq ., B usiness and Professions c ode) . I hereby c ertify this co py is a co rrect co py of the orig inal statement on file in my office. Joseph E. H olland, County Clerk- R eco rder ( SE A L ) F BN 2 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 2 8 7 9 .

E x tra Spac e Storag e w ill hold a public auc tion to satisfy E x tra Spac e’ s lien, by selling personal property belong ing to those individuals listed below at the loc ation indic ated: 62 50 V ia R eal Carpinteria, CA 9 30 1 3 on J anuary 2 0 , 2 0 2 6, at 1 0 :0 0 A M

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TO aLL InTEREsTEd PERsOns Petitioners: ROBERTO VELE sILVEsTRE & maRIa ELVIRa REYEs maCIas filed a petition with this court for a decree ch ang ing names as follow s: Present name: a CHRIsTIan VELE b BREnda VELE Proposed name: a CHRIsTIan VELE -REYEs b BREnda VELE -REYEs THE COuRT ORdERs that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this co urt at the hearing indica ted below to show c ause, if any , w hy the petition for ch ang e of name should not be g ranted. A ny person obj ect ing to the name changes described above must file a w ritten obj ect ion that incl ude the reasons for the obj ect ion at least tw o co urt day s before the matter is sc heduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show ca use w hy the petition should not be g ranted. I f no w ritten obj ec tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition w ithout a hearing . N O T I CE O F H E A R I N G F E B R U A R Y 2 , 2 0 2 5 at 1 0 :0 0 am, D ept: 5, Superior Court of California, County of Santa B arbara, 1 1 0 0 A nac apa Street, P.O . B ox 2 1 1 0 7 Santa B arbara, CA 9 31 2 1 - 1 1 0 7. A c opy of this order to Show Cause shall be published in the Carpinteria- Summerland Coastal V iew a new spaper of g eneral c irc ulation, printed in this c ounty , at least onc e eac h w eek for four suc c essive w eek s prior to the date set for the hearing on the petition. D ated 1 2 / 0 3/ 2 0 2 5 by Colleen K . Sterne, J udg e of the Superior Court. FILEd BY the Superior Court of California County of Santa B arbara on 1 2 / 0 3/ 2 0 2 5. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer by Chavez, T erri, D eputy Clerk. Publish: D ec . 1 8 , 2 5, 2 0 2 5, J an. 1 , 8 , 2 0 2 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ N O T I CE O F PU BL I C L I E N SA L E

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Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally ran in CVN Vol. 26, No. 39, as “The Great Depression lemon,” on June 18, 2020. In the early days of the California Fruit Growers Exchange (CFGE, i.e., Sunkist), a perhaps apocryphal story tells that lemon growers were charged a higher fee than their orange growing counterparts for advertising. Oranges were the stars of the citrus industry, easy to peel and eat. The CFGE could teach the world to drink orange juice through the Drink an Orange campaign circa 1915, but what about the lemon? The story goes that the advertising agency asked lemon growers, “Have you ever tried to sell a lemon?” The lemon growers were probably not amused by this query. We have a lemon law for automobiles, and a bad movie is described as a lemon, so maybe there is truth to it. But, things turned around for the lemon during the Great Depression of the 1930s, and this was a good thing for Carpinteria. The lemon industry reached its apex in the ‘30s and ‘40s. Carpinteria farmers of the era remember the good economic times brought on by the lemon. In an interview, George Bliss Jr. said, “In Carpinteria, we did not suffer the harsh conditions brought on by the Great Depression.” This apparently did not stop some farmers from taking advantage of the situation by paying lower wages to their employees. People needed work! Lawrie Bailard contended that the Bailard Ranch always paid their employees “lemon wages” and never “Depression wages.” It is in this environment that Dust Bowl families descended into Carpinteria — think “Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck — competing with Mexican labor in the fields and packinghouses. While the Hubbard/Carpinteria Lemon Association stuck largely with its Mexican work force, the Carpinteria Mutual Citrus Association added a Dust Bowl one. What was the allure of the once scorned lemon during the Great Depression? To be fair, lemons were highly valued during the California Gold Rush years of the 1850s. They kept scurvy away from the miners, selling for an incredible $1 apiece in the gold fields A 1 lemon, really? Lemon growing pioneers like William Wolfskill of Los Angeles and the Del Valle family of the Rancho Camulos in what is now Ventura County made a bonanza marketing them from southern to northern California. Health benefits aside, the lemon had great value for 1930s Depression-era cash-strapped families, as well. Unlike sweet oranges, lemons were much cheaper to buy and a source of multiple uses. There was the pitcher of lemonade, of course, that could stretch out juice much farther than the orange. The

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Foreman Jesus “Chuy” Gonzales is inspecting a lemon fruit box with Wallace McIntyre, manager of the Carpinteria Lemon Association, circa 1949. lemon could be made into soap, cleaning solution for removing stains, making furniture polish, deterring insects, washing fruits and vegetables, making oils, sorbets and pies, and the list goes on. In Carpinteria, farmers were preparing for the next great cash crop while in the middle of the lemon boom. They were trained and ready to phase out the lemon when its time came, or the land needed replenishing by switching out one crop for another. The avocado had been waiting in the wings for a long time. The fruit had been cultivated in Carpinteria as the “alligator pear” in the previous century, but had not been successful commercially. But, the times were changing. Today, Carpinterians celebrate the alligator pear annually at the Carpinteria Avocado Festival, and again we are forced to ask, what about the lemon? In Carpinteria, the sour fruit that meant so much to the alley in the first half of the twentieth century seems to be largely forgotten culturally, just as the lima bean and walnut were forgotten after the rise of the lemon. Nearby, however, Goleta continues to honor the lemon at its annual Goleta Lemon Festival. 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

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I admit, I’ve followed them for many countless hours up steep canyons, over rolling hillsides, into trees, stumbling through dry arroyos, sweeping marine terraces and over cobbled beaches. Their habitat is diverse, but so is their omnivorous diet, and lately island foxes have revealed just how diverse their menu is. This year’s pups in lower Scorpion Canyon on Santa Cruz Island were especially active. Two young male pups were in constant movement, ripping up and down hillsides at a frenetic pace. I tried to keep up, but more times than not I’d lose track of those four-pound blurs of cinnamon and silver. My best chance of keeping pace was when something captured their fascination. It’s not just mice that they forage for. Reptiles, birds, insects, berries, invertebrates on the beach and scavenging seabird carcasses are also part of their diet. At any point during any given day, food is on their mind. They can be roughhousing nonstop, but a potential meal trumps everything. They go from manzanita berries to a cranky southern alligator lizard in a blink. The smallest fox species in North America travels unencumbered across the Channel Islands National Park. And when pups are active, their parents, mostly the father, bring food to the pups throughout the day. I’ve seen island fox dads bring mice, fish, lizards, and birds to pups. If the pups were out and about, the dad will bury the bounty for safe keeping until they return. Their territories are fiercely guarded by the parents. They won’t put up with interlopers, and most of those only penetrate the periphery of those boundaries before the parents chase them out. Parents patrolling territories are not kind to inter-

A juicy Jerusalem cricket for this inquisitive island fox pup. lopers, and if there is con ict, sometimes the fight is to the death. Territory, food sources and the well-being of the pups are all priorities within their boundaries.

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Watching an island fox become aware of potential food is a gift. They hold their heads high into the wind and sniff. They have a powerful sense of smell, following scents through the coastal sage scrub, giant coreopsis, island buckwheat and island morning glory where prey is well concealed. Jerusalem crickets, otherwise known as potato bugs, are nocturnal and burrow into the undergrowth and the soft, damp earth. However, they can get dug up easily by a curious island fox pup during the day. I followed a three-month-old pup late last summer underneath the old fig trees leftover from the ranching era. The ground beneath the fallen leaves was moist, and the young island fox pup was rooting up the leaves, something had its attention. Being young, pups tend to play with their freshly caught food before consumption. Once the island fox pup exposed the Jerusalem cricket, I laid down on