Carol-Anne Lonson of Canzelle Alpacas brought along Manzi the alpaca as a special guest at the annual Palate to Palette fundraiser on May 31 at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. The annual fundraiser raised over $180,000 by auctioning off items, such as an alpaca experience at Canzelle Alpacas on Foothill Road, which was donated by Lonson. Read more about the annual fundraiser on pages 16 and 17 of this week’s print.
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The city of Carpinteria will open a 30-day comment period on June 11 for the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of the Draft EIR for The Farm, the 191-unit housing project proposed for 5885 Carpinteria Ave. A public scoping meeting for the project is currently scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, at Carpinteria City Hall.
In April, the city approved a contract with Environmental Science Associates to prepare the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project. According to the city, an EIR kickoff meeting and a site visit were held on May 11.
The city has encouraged those interested to submit their feedback on the project to TheFarmProject@carpinteriaca.gov. To learn more about the project, visit cityofcarp. co/farmprojecthousing.
The public scoping meeting will be held in person, at 5775 Carpinteria Ave., and via zoom.
Participants of all ages are invited to join Carp Beach Nights — where attendees can challenge themselves with beach runs and ocean swims — held Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Carpinteria City Beach between June 2 and Aug. 11.
The event includes a $15 participation fee, which supports lifeguard staffing for the event and regular lifeguard services.
Trash collection in Carpinteria will continue as usual during the week of Juneteenth, June 14-20, according to E.J. Harrison & Sons. The Juneteenth holiday is on Friday, June 19.
According to E.J. Harrison & Sons, all food waste should be placed in closed paper or plastic bags and the bags should be tossed in the organics waste cart.
Santa Barbara Humane will join animal welfare organizations across the state on Saturday, June 6, by offering fee-waived adoptions as part of California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a statewide effort aimed at connecting shelter animals with loving homes.
The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. at both Santa Barbara Humane campuses, located at 5399 Overpass Road in Santa Barbara and 1687 W. Stowell Road in Santa Maria.
Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption during the event. All adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before being placed in new homes. Santa Barbara Humane staff also work with prospective adopters to help match families with pets that fit their lifestyles and living situations.
“Events like California Adopt-a-Pet Day help remove barriers to adoption while creating space for more animals in our care,” said Santa Barbara Humane Chief Executive Officer Kerri Burns. “It is a meaningful way to connect people in our community with pets who are ready for a home while ensuring we can continue serving animals who need us.”
The statewide initiative is organized by the California Animal Welfare Association, the San Francisco SPCA and the ASPCA. The event has grown significantly since its launch. Organizers report that 3,609 animals were adopted during the inaugural California Adopt-a-Pet Day. In 2025, nearly 5,000 pets found homes through more than 200 participating animal welfare organizations across the state.
This year, organizers hope to surpass the 5,000-adoption milestone for the first time. Adoption fees are being waived at participating shelters, thanks in part to support from the ASPCA. According to organizers, nearly half of last year’s adopters were first-time pet owners, demonstrating the event’s success in encouraging more people to consider adoption.
Animal shelters throughout California continue to face capacity challenges as thousands of animals enter shelters each year. Adoption events such as California Adopt-a-Pet Day help create space for incoming animals while giving current shelter residents a chance to find permanent homes.
Community members can preview animals currently available for adoption by visiting Santa Barbara Humane’s website at sbhumane.org/adopt, where profiles are updated regularly with photos and information about each pet.
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Carpinteria took a significant step toward securing its long-term water future on May 28 as officials gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP), a major infrastructure initiative designed to provide a drought-resistant, locally controlled water supply for the community.
The project, a partnership between the Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) and Carpinteria Sanitary District (CSD), will recycle more than 1 million gallons of water per day and is expected to meet approximately 25% of
• 1 million+ gallons of water recycled daily
• 25% of Carpinteria’s annual water demand supplied
• 1 mile of new conveyance pipeline
• 2 groundwater injection wells
• 2-year-plus construction schedule through 2028
Carpinteria’s annual water demand.
Using advanced treatment technology, the project will purify wastewater and inject it into the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin, creating a reliable year-round water source that officials say will help the community withstand drought conditions and the impacts of climate change.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to serve the Carpinteria community and construct the water purification project for improved water management in the future,” said Kelley Dyer, general manager of the Carpinteria Valley Water District. “CAPP represents a critical step in strengthening our local water supply by helping recharge the groundwater basin. Following recent drought conditions that reduced basin levels, this project will help maintain more stable groundwater supplies during future dry periods.”
The project marks the latest chapter in a long-standing partnership between the two local districts and reflects a growing trend among California communities to maximize local water resources through water recycling and groundwater replenishment.
Craig Murray, general manager of the Carpinteria Sanitary District, emphasized the changing role of wastewater agencies in addressing water shortages.
“Carpinteria Sanitary District is excited
and ready to enter a new era,” Murray said. “We are becoming a resource recovery agency. Facilities like the one we are building take treated water that we currently release to the ocean and purify it for reuse. Agencies like ours can now use technology to keep water for the community.”
The groundbreaking ceremony drew a wide range of local, state and federal leaders, including representatives from the State Water Resources Control Board, California Department of Water Resources, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal, State Sen. Monique Limón, Assemblymember Gregg Hart, Carpinteria Mayor Natalia Alarcon, Santa Barbara County Supervisor Roy Lee, members of both district boards and the Carpinteria City Council.
Construction is scheduled to occur in phases through 2028. Work on the Advanced Water Purification Facility, located within the existing Carpinteria Sanitary District plant on Sixth Street, is expected to begin in June and continue through mid-2028. Installation of approximately one mile of purified water conveyance pipelines is also slated to begin in June, while drilling for two injection wells and associated monitoring wells is expected to start in late 2026 and continue into 2027.
Once completed, CAPP will provide a new local water source that officials say will enhance reliability, improve groundwater sustainability and strengthen community resilience for generations to come.
May 28, 2026: Groundbreaking ceremony held for the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project.
June 2026: Construction begins on the Advanced Water Purification Facility at the Carpinteria Sanitary District’s Sixth Street treatment plant.
June 2026: Installation begins on approximately one mile of purified water conveyance pipelines connecting the treatment facility to groundwater recharge locations.
Late 2026 – 2027 : Drilling and construction of two groundwater injection wells and associated monitoring wells.
2027 – mid-2028: Completion of major facility construction, equipment installation, testing and commissioning of advanced treatment systems.
Mid-2028: Advanced Water Purification Facility expected to become operational.
Upon completion: The facility will recycle more than 1 million gallons of water per day, providing up to 25% of Carpinteria’s annual water supply needs and helping replenish the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin with a reliable, drought-resistant local water source.
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
The city of Carpinteria Planning Commission was split in opinion but ultimately moved forward in a 3-2 vote regarding a proposed development near the corner of Linden Avenue and Dorrance Way — a project that received opposition from neighbors concerned about the size and the potential for the site to become vacation rentals in the future.
During a previous review of the project back in February, the planning commissioners were similarly split. In that hearing, the same three-vote majority of commissioners John Moyer, David Allen and Glenn La Fevers voted to allow the project to return for approval if the developers were willing to reconfigure the garage and driveway away from the high-traffic area of Linden Avenue.
Project manager George Manuras and architect Dylan Chappell appeared on behalf of property owners Peter and Barbara Coeler, who were not present at either the February or June planning commission reviews.
The latest plans addressed the commission’s previous comments, preserving a large sycamore tree at the front of the property and moving the placement of the garage to the rear side of the site. The footprint would remain substantially the same, though the revisions required a reduction of the second-floor area, taking away about 350-square feet of living space and paring the proposed home down to a four bedroom instead of five.
Community Development Director Nick Bobroff said staff supported the revisions, and the project came in well within the city’s design standards and municipal building codes.
Two beachside neighborhood residents spoke in opposition to the project during public comment. They shared concerns with the scale of the project and worried that the owners were only interested in flipping the properties into short-term
rentals.
“They are not even here in the room,” said Lisa Woolf. “They are investors. They are there to get a buck, that’s it.”
Commissioner Jane Benefield, who voted against the project during the previous review, said that she shared some of the concerns about preserving the smalltown character of the neighborhood.
“I say no,” Benefield said. “It’s too big, and I have seen it creep through the neighborhood.”
Commissioner Alexandra Van Antwerp commended the applicant for being willing to make revisions, but she said she was still not able to overcome her concerns about the project’s compatibility
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
The Carpinteria Planning Commission granted unanimous approval of a multiunit condominium project on Seventh Street, which would add a second story to the existing residence along with a new two-story building to bring three units to the site.
The project has been reworked multiple times since it was first introduced back in 2008. It underwent a series of conceptual and preliminary design reviews from 2008 to 2013, then went inactive for four years before being reintroduced with revisions in 2017.
It earned the planning commission’s approval in 2018 but came under new ownership in 2020 and the project fell into development limbo. The project entitlements expired before the permits could be issued in 2023, and eventually the proposal returned in its current version in February 2025.
Megan Musolf, assistant planner with the city, outlined the latest proposal, which received preliminary approval from the Architectural Review Board earlier this year. Musolf said there have only been minor revisions since then, with the main change being the color, which was
toned down from a blaring white to a creamy off-white hue.
There were small changes to the design details and updates to the landscape plan, which includes the removal of existing plants to allow for two new magnolias, a jacaranda in the backyard and rain gardens that will serve as stormwater management.
The final change, which allowed the building to be lowered by about 2 feet, was triggered by an update to the FEMA flood-hazard maps. The site sits within the current flood zone, but when recently approved updated maps go into effect on June 10, the site will be just outside the zone, removing the requirement for an elevated floorplan.
Commissioner Glenn La Fevers was supportive of the project but asked whether there was potential for any last-minute snags due to the FEMA maps. City staff was adamant that the new maps were already fully approved, but La Fevers suggested the city include a condition that would allow the planning commission to review any such changes.
“It’s almost a moot point, but in the unlikely event that it did happen, I want it coming back to us,” La Fevers said.
“I don’t like the idea of demonizing a citizen that has sunk a lot of time and energy into rebuilding Carp. I’m just not in that frame of mind, I’m sorry. I’m in support of this project.”
––Commissioner John Moyer
with the surrounding neighborhood. Commission Vice-Chair Moyer was among the three-vote majority that supported the project. Moyer said that he didn’t feel comfortable forcing applicants to downsize and build a home at a loss, especially when the project met all
requirements and the developers were willing to invest in neglected properties.
“I don’t like the idea of demonizing a citizen that has sunk a lot of time and energy into rebuilding Carp,” Moyer said. “I’m just not in that frame of mind, I’m sorry. I’m in support of this project.”
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Verizon requested additional time to pursue alternative locations for its wireless facility installation project, as the company continues to look into using the Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building following pushback about the originally proposed location on the Sushi Teri clock tower downtown.
The project was granted a continuance back in April, though at the time Verizon could not allocate resources to the project due to a corporation-wide internal review. The company has since released the hold, and Verizon asked for an additional six months to complete the review and return to the planning commission on Dec. 7.
“Staff has reviewed their request, and in consideration of how much work
they’ve put into the project — even though it was put on hold — we believe their request is a reasonable request and we would like to support a recommendation for that continuance,” said project planner Bret McNulty.
Michelle Duarte, project manager at Centerline Communications, spoke on behalf of Verizon Wireless during the hearing. She said there were no major updates at the moment.
“Yes, we are looking at an alternative at the (Veterans Memorial) Building,” Duarte said. “We are just starting our due diligence and site walks for that alternative location here in the next few weeks, and we will be prepared to have a lot more information in the coming months.”
The planning commission unanimously granted the continuance, and the project is expected to return on Dec. 7.
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Why does more than one patrol car show up for a routine traffic stop in town? Why did one block of Linden Avenue get a street makeover when there are so many other streets in town that are in more need of repairs? Why are there more employees than ever at City Hall when our city population is declining?
These are just some of the questions city officials answered at the first in a series of monthly discussion groups titled Community Matters on Thursday, May 28, hosted and moderated by Carpinteria City Council member Wade Nomura.
Held at the Carpinteria Community Library, the informational session drew residents interested in gaining a better understanding of how local government operates, how city finances are structured and what factors influence decisions that affect the community.
Nomura said the series was inspired in part by a letter to the editor submitted by resident Jane Benefield and by broader community interest in learning more about city government processes.
Nomura emphasized that the meetings are intended to be educational and informational. He noted that he would not discuss matters currently pending before the City Council or offer personal opinions on policy issues.
The next session is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, at 6 p.m. at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History. The announced topic will focus on road maintenance and public rights-of-way.
Among the topics covered were the city’s overall fiscal position and the financial challenges facing local government. Participants learned about the rising cost of law enforcement services, which city officials said has more than doubled since fiscal year 2015-16 and, in fiscal year 2023-24, exceeded the city’s total property tax revenue.
The discussion also addressed changes in City Hall staffing over the past decade. Officials explained that increases in employee numbers have been driven by several factors, including voter-approved service expansions funded through Measure X, growing state and federal regulatory requirements and organizational restructuring designed to provide certain services more efficiently in-house.
Attendees also received an overview of municipal finance, including the distinction between restricted and unrestricted funds and why certain revenue sources can only be spent on designated purposes. The session concluded with information about local volunteer opportunities and a discussion of zoning categories, state housing laws and landuse planning.
“This series is meant to inform residents of the challenges and processes for decision-making on matters that affect the community,” Nomura told attendees.
Consultants were another topic of discussion. City representatives explained that consultants are often used to help meet project and regulatory demands without permanently increasing staffing levels and the long-term pension obligations associated with additional employees.
Nomura plans to continue the Community Matters series on a monthly basis. The next session is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, at 6 p.m. at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History. The announced topic will focus on road maintenance and public rights-of-way. Attendance is open to the public, and no City Council business will be conducted.
To our fixers, volunteers, staff, and attendees: thank you for sharing your skills, energy, tools, p atience, and spirit.
Your efforts helped extend the life of over 100 tre asured belongings, divert more than 700 pounds of usable items from th e landfill, and bring neighbors together. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Marguerite “Jean” Mecham
09/24/1926 — 04/11/2026
Marguerite “Jean” Mecham was born September 24, 1926, to Marguerite Louise Besser and Charles Billingsley Reed in Orange, California. Mom was born at home; the first in her family to be born in the United States. Her parents and siblings, Art, Chuck and Millie, immigrated from Canada in the early 1920s looking for a sunny, warm place to make their home. After a few years in Malibu and Orange, the Reeds bought the ranch in Olive where Charles grew oranges for Sunkist and worked as a plumber and as an Orange County Plumbing Inspector. Marguerite (Marge) kept a spotless home and raised an energetic little girl. Mom lived on the ranch with goats, chickens and a dog named Spot from the age of 4 until she married Robert Thomas Slawson right after WWII in 1945. Together they had four daughters, Katherine Jean, Judith Lynne, Barbara Diane and Alice Yvonne. The family lived in Orange and Santa Ana, but Mom loved the ocean. She was almost a native Carpinterian, having spent summer vacations with her married older sister Millie Bauhaus and family on Dorrance Way. In 1955, the Slawsons moved to Carpinteria where Mom resided until her passing at 99 years, 7 months on April 11, 2026. What a magical place for children to grow up! The four sisters thrived in the sunshine and salty air. Mom walked us to the beach nearly every day, pulling the beach gear and lunch in a wagon. She swam and sunbathed as we spent hours splashing in the surf, digging sandcastles and draping ourselves in seaweed. In addition to spending time at the beach with us, Mom sewed our dresses, kept us fed and taught us how to behave ourselves. Mom was one of the last of the Greatest Generation and passed her values on to us and any other young person who happened into her circle. At the same time Mom worked hard to keep us fed and housed. She worked before most women considered having full-time jobs. Mom worked nights at Jostens as a jewelry inspector as we slept soundly at home. Later, she taught herself speed writing and could take dictation as fast or faster than most using shorthand; she worked at Cate School, Kilovac and Carpinteria Community Church and she honed skills that kept
the offices organized and productive. In 1960, Mom proudly purchased a home for us just steps from Jelly Bowl, quite an achievement for that era. After she retired, Mom provided childcare for babies and afterschool care with homework help for older children. I know that she remembered what it was like for her to be a working parent.
Mom divorced our dad in 1960. Later she met Frank Mecham, and they married on July 31,1964. We called him “Mech.” He brought calm and stability to the family and won the hearts of four young girls. Mom and Mech raised Chaska Slawson, Judye’s son, from age 5, as their own child. Mech’s four, Jim, David, Jeff and Carol, and their children rounded out a blended family. The marriage was a happy one that lasted 28 years until Mech’s death.
Mom spent her later years with her children and grandchildren who live close by: Alice and her children, Kyli (Dave) Kohl and Brady Bingham; Judye’s son, Chaska Slawson (Nicole), and their two children, Sophia and Lila; Barbara Morgan’s (Bob) children, Crystal and David, and his two boys, Matthew and Fletcher; Kathy Osborne’s children, Jake Osborne, and his two children, Andie and Ryder; Hilary (Jason) Tahbo, and their two, Allie and Jakey, all of whom live in Utah but spent many summer vacations in Carp.
To each of us, Carpinteria, the beach and the time we spent with “Grandma Great” is a bit of Heaven on Earth.
Mom was preceded in death by Robert Slawson, Frank “Mech” Mecham, Judye Johnson, Barbara and Bob Morgan.
Mom was a force of nature. She appeared tiny, fragile and vulnerable, especially in her later years. But she was sharp as a tack right up to her last days and had a strong, even formidable spirit, just ask those who loved her most. She was proud to be a union supporter and lifelong Democrat. We will sorely miss her presence, her advice, her opinions, her reminders and the legacy of love that she left us.
With the daily help and care of her loving family, Mom was able to stay in her home until the end. The family, in turn, had the support of dear friends in the neighborhood. Thank you to Barbara French, Jenny Zannon (angels among us) and Richard Abe who faithfully cared for her Meyers lemon tree. Thank you to all of her neighbors who kept their eyes out, responded when she needed help and sent her good wishes. She loved her neighborhood and especially the sounds of children playing.
Thank you and love from us to Hospice, especially to Megan Bonelli and the hospice crew, for the gentle care you gave Mom and the loving support you gave the family.
A memorial service will be held June 19 at 11 a.m. at Carpinteria Community Church with a reception following at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to hospice or your favorite charity.
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Darling Skidmore 09/20/1991 — 04/01/2026
Darling Baby ReAna Skidmore, 34, passed away on April 1, 2026, in Kingman, Arizona. Born on September 20, 1991, in Santa Barbara, Calif., Darling lived a life marked by love for her family and faith.
Darling was the cherished daughter of Jose and Anna Skidmore. She is survived by her son, Jaxson Alexander Ross, whom she called her “sonshine”; her three older brothers: Jose Jr., whom she affectionately called “Bro”; Victor (Marizol), whom she lovingly referred to as “Nig”; and Michael, known to her as “Kiki”; and her beloved dog, Smokey “Baby Bro.” She also leaves behind her beloved nieces, Samantha
(Kruk), Amelia, and Ophilia; nephews, Handsome, Riot, and Ayden; as well as her great-nephew, Saint.
Darling’s extended family includes her aunt, Elizabeth Ninetoe Harrel; her aunt Lucy (Martin) Arrellano; her uncle Fish (Vickie) Villanueva; and numerous cousins whom she held close to her heart. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Augustine and Pauline Villanueva; her uncles, Danny, Gordo, and German Williams; her grandmother, Angela Curiel Garcia; and her uncle, Mario Vasquez. Raised in the Catholic faith, Darling was baptized and received her sacraments at St. Joseph Church in Carpinteria. Later in life, she embraced Christianity as a reborn Christian and attended various churches in Kingman, Arizona. Her faith remained an important part of her journey.
Darling will be remembered for her generous spirit and caring nature. She was a loyal friend and homegirl to many and brought joy with her contagious laugh. She left an impression on everyone who crossed her path. Despite the challenges she faced with addiction, Darling’s love for Jesus and her family never wavered. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace, surrounded by eternal light.
A celebration of life will be held on September 19, 2026, in Carpinteria, with more details to be provided by the family.
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“If mansions continue to be approved, the look and feel of the beach neighborhood will be forever changed.”
it’s too
At the Planning Commission meeting on June 1, a 3,520-square-foot home on Linden Avenue in the beach neighborhood was approved. This mansion will be constructed next to a 1,900-square-foot home. Two beach neighborhood residents spoke against this project. They quoted from the general plan, showing how it would be incompatible with the neighborhood in size, scale and design. The vote was 3 in favor, 2 against.
Kudos to the two commissioners who, through their vote, are trying to keep Carp, Carp. Although the 3 in favor acknowledged problems with the proposal, they still chose to approve the project, essentially ignoring the zoning and design guidelines that we have in place. One commissioner went so far as to express concern about the financial investment being made. I do not think that is within the purview of the Planning Commission. If mansions continue to be approved, the look and feel of the beach neighborhood will be forever changed. If this is acceptable to them, perhaps the General Plan/Local Coastal Plan should not include phrases like “small beach town character” and “small beach town charm.” If our decision makers are unwilling to say no to this kind of inappropriate and unwanted development, our lovely beach town will be lovely no more. We must pay attention to the mansion-ization of our wonderful town before it is too late.
Annie Sly Carpinteria
On Thursday, May 28, I attended a meeting at the city library that was advertised as Council member Wade Nomura speaking with Planning Commissioner Jane Benefield about issues she raised in a March 26 letter to the editor of the Coastal View News. Organizers said the discussion would provide information and answers addressing Benefield’s concerns in an open forum setting.
Instead, Council member Nomura and City Manager Ramirez spoke for 30 minutes about the status of the city’s finances. When one of the members of the audience asked to speak to Jane, she was abruptly cut off and told that the meeting was informational. When a person takes the time to attend and participate in a public meeting, their questions should be treated with courtesy and respect. That is true public engagement.
I want to believe that our council and staff truly want input from the public
—Annie Sly
and are making these efforts with good intentions. Although the financial-related information was interesting, that was not what many of us had come to hear. Thursday night’s meeting did not accomplish its advertised goals. For the next meetings in this series, those in charge need to ensure that the information-sharing and question-and-answer portions stay on topic, that there is a dialogue and that questions from the public are treated with courtesy and respect.
Victor Garza Carpinteria
The proposed 16- to 18-story, 130-unit multi-family at the round-about at 5115 Ogan Road is unsafe. I have read state code 65589.5 of the State’s Housing Accountability Act, which says the project cannot be denied except for specific, “adverse public health/safety” impacts. This law was created to ensure that a community’s normal standards are not used to undermine the approval of “compliant, dense or affordable housing” developments. The state has taken the decision away from us and our local city representatives. We cannot follow our own plan. Our valley’s geology is unique and presents three major safety hazards: two continental plates colliding and the ground itself. This is earthquake country and Carpinteria is uniquely susceptible.
First, on the ocean side, we have a subduction zone. Right offshore, the Pacific Plate is being subducted under the North American Plate, and it moves eastward under Carpinteria. That is how the mountains behind us were formed. Second, behind our mountains, the Pacific Plate meets up with the San Andreas Fault, which is a right-lateral slip fault, where the Pacific Plate moves northwest relative to the American Plate. And thirdly, the ground itself. Our valley is filled with soft seafloor sediments that have not had time to cement into hard rock base (think La Conchita). Tall structures built on soft, unstable sediments near the meeting of two major tectonic plates systems are a disaster waiting to happen.
There are sound safety reasons why this town does not and should not have buildings more than three stories high. The most important reason is you can escape a three-story structure in an emergency and survive (think Twin Towers). And a single-family home will not fall on anyone.
This 18-story structure is a death trap and a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Carolyn Edwards Carpinteria
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Two of the biggest development-related topics to hit Carpinteria in a long time are now open for public input, and there are imminent deadlines for both of them.
One project is the housing proposal (inexplicably named The Farm) that proposes to bulldoze the Tee Time Golf Practice Center and the farm next to it on the area called “Bluffs 1” and build 191 large multi-million dollar houses and townhomes covering the area.
The other project is the city of Carpinteria’s Coastal Land Use Plan/General Plan (CLUP/GP) update that will serve as the comprehensive long-term “blueprint,” establishing the fundamental goals and policies that govern land use, environmental protection and community development within the city for the next 20 years.
While these two projects are completely different from each other, they both happen to be at the same critical point in their process right now: the 30-day window for public comment on the scope of upcoming environmental review.
The window for the CLUP/GP update ends this Friday, June 5, and the window for the proposal at Tee Time is tentatively June 11 to July 10.
Does that mean it is time to rally the troops and show up at City Council meetings en masse to declare your opinion on these issues? The short answer is no.
This “scoping” phase is not about a public vote or voicing opinions about whether a project should be approved. In fact, the City Council is not even directly involved in this phase, although they will rely on the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) this process creates when they eventually consider the project. Voicing strong opinions for or against a project is powerful, but that happens later in the process.
Right now, even more impactful for our community would be to act to have an effect on the scoping of the environmental review of a project. But to have an effect, it is important to understand what type of comments are appropriate and to provide thoughtful input at this early stage for both issues.
Let’s take a step back and look at the big picture. Each of these projects requires preparation of an EIR which analyzes the significant environmental effects of a proposed project, identifies ways to minimize those effects through mitigation measures and evaluates reasonable alternatives to the project that could reduce or avoid those impacts. The purpose of the EIR is to provide objective and comprehensive analysis to public agency decision-makers and the general public.
An EIR must study a broad range of categories to determine how a project might physically change the environment. These categories include such things as air quality, biological resources, geology and soils, water quality, noise, transportation, consistency with existing land use policies and other important areas. But how do we ensure that the unique details and history of our local area are appropriately considered in this analysis? After all, the people who know the most about this area are often those who live here.
This is what makes the EIR scoping process so important — it is the process
The planning process isn’t simple, but by understanding it, you can focus your energy where it has the most benefit.
of planning the scope of the EIR analysis. Valuable comments can include pointing out specific physical resources that might be harmed by the project, for example, “The EIR must evaluate the impact of the added number of residents living and recreating so close to the sensitive harbor seal rookery.”
Other useful types of comments suggest ways the proposed project could be modified to reduce the impact or recommend specific actions to reduce or avoid potential environmental damage, for example, “Construction should pause during the nesting season of the local raptor population.”
Overall, appropriate comments should focus strictly on physical environmental impacts and how they should be studied.
The CLUP/GP is unique in that it is a “project” that writes the rules for future development rather than being a specific building proposal. But the EIR analysis is similar, and so is the scoping. The comment deadline for CLUP/GP scoping comments is this Friday, so if you haven’t already been studying the draft document, it leaves a short window to get started. The relevant info about the update and how to submit comments is on the city’s website: tinyurl.com/ CarpGPUpdate.
The 30-day window for scoping comments on the Tee Time project has not started yet, so there is plenty of time to review the proposal and the analysis the city has completed and to prepare and submit comments. Information about the proposed project is on the city’s website: tinyurl.com/TheFarmProject.
On that webpage, in particular, see the “Proposed Project Plan Set” link for project details. Also see the “City’s Consistency Review letter” link for documentation of how the proposed project is inconsistent with an astonishingly lengthy list of existing city policies and standards.
For each project, once EIR scoping is complete, there will be a relatively “quiet time” while EIR preparation is proceeding. After that, the Draft EIR will be published and there will be opportunity for the public to comment on its accuracy and completeness before it is finalized and used as data to inform decision-making on the project.
The planning process isn’t simple, but by understanding it, you can focus your energy where it has the most benefit. Be heard, be effective and help shape a future for Carpinteria that reflects the values of our community.
Mike Wondolowski is president of the Carpinteria Valley Association (www.facebook.com/ carpinteriavalleyassociation), a local organization dedicated to maintaining the small beach town nature of our community. In over 35 years of involvement in planning issues, he has witnessed visionary successes, as well as decisions that were later widely regretted. When not stuck indoors, he can often be found enjoying Carpinteria’s treasures including kayaking and snorkeling along the coast, running or hiking on the bluffs or the Franklin Trail, or “vacationing” as a tent camper at the State Beach.
Elementary School Jog-a-Thon fundraiser winners included, from
Canalino Elementary School students received recognition for their fundraising efforts for the school’s annual Jog-A-Thon, held Friday, April 24. Harper Olcese raised $2,200, earning first place, followed by Francesca (Frankie) Lopez in second place with $1,088 and Landon Hargett in third place with $808 raised. The winners received gift certificates for Carp Sports and had their names featured
More than 50 students at Canalino Elementary School participated in Batalla de los Libros, hosted by the Santa Barbara County Education Office on May 20. Students read up to 25 books written in Spanish throughout the year in preparation for a team trivia competition about the year’s book list. The Los Maravillosos team took first place, and second place went to the Los Inteligentes team.
Some 330 students participated in the Santa Barbara County Math Superbowl on Wednesday, May 27, where students competed individually and in grade-level teams against schools countywide to solve a variety of mathematical problems.
Canalino Elementary School’s fifth-grade team took first place in the culminating engineering challenge, where students built cantilevers from clay and toothpicks. Event participants included Canalino students Tate Mayer, Eddie Cantu, Billy Stewart, Ava Densmore, Sophina Guerrero, Evie Mayer, Gabe De Anda and Noah Donahue, along with Carpinteria Middle School sixth graders Jayden Benitez, Samantha Snyder and Emma Hotchner. online. community. news.
Elementary School teacher Timothy Macias and Principal Brett
get slimed as their students cheer them on.
Aliso
Aliso Elementary School students raised $18,549 during the school’s Third Annual Field Day Fundraiser, earning the reward of watching Principal Brett Weiberg and teacher Timothy Macias get slimed in front of the whole school.
Following the 2 p.m. Principal’s Recess on Friday, May 29, students, staff and faculty gathered for the celebratory sliming event.
Students also earned other prizes for reaching funding goals leading up to Field Day. They received a bonus recess with popsicles after reaching $10,000, donuts for the entire school for $15,000 and pizza with the principal for earning $300 or more. The students surpassed their $18,000 goal to achieve the principal’s sliming.
Students raised funds by reaching out to family, friends and neighbors. Funds raised will support student activities, field trips and classroom supplies.
Field Day on April 15 began with a schoolwide breakfast and a Lion PRIDE Newscast, followed by team competitions and relay races, with parents cheering from the sidelines.
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The next generation of skilled workers, builders, innovators and agricultural leaders received a helping hand toward their future careers when the Carpinteria Community Association (CCA) awarded scholarships to six Carpinteria High School (CHS) seniors during the school’s Senior Awards Night on May 28.
This year, the CCA awarded three $1,000 Career Technical Education (CTE) scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture, culinary arts and engineering-related fields. The scholarships recognize students enrolled in CHS’s Career Technical Education pathways, a nationwide program designed to equip students with the academic knowledge, technical skills and hands-on training needed for
success in high-demand careers.
The 2026 CTE scholarship recipients were Daniel Gutierrez, Isaac Relis and Jesus Haro.
Gutierrez, a lifelong Carpinteria resident and the oldest of three siblings, plans to enter a construction apprenticeship after graduation with the goal of becoming a carpenter. He credits his upbringing in the community with teaching him the importance of hard work, responsibility and commitment.
Relis developed his passion for design, manufacturing and problem-solving through CHS’s Engineering and Manufacturing CTE Pathway. Following graduation, he plans to further his technical training through a manufacturing apprenticeship or trade school focused on product development and advanced
manufacturing skills.
Haro discovered his passion through the school’s agriculture program. After taking Ag Biology as a freshman, he became deeply involved in Future Farmers of America (FFA), raising three show lambs and one show steer for the Ventura County Fair. Through FFA, he gained valuable leadership experience, competed in public speaking events and built friendships with students from across the region. Haro also participated in the school band as a saxophone player and developed an interest in automotive technology through agricultural mechanics coursework. He plans to attend Santa Barbara City College to study automotive technology.
In addition to the CTE scholarships, the CCA also recognized the three finalists for the 2026 Junior Carpinterian of
the Year award.
This year’s Junior Carpinterian of the Year, Valeria Pulido, received a $10,000 scholarship. Fellow finalists Crystal Echeverria and Edwin Hernandez each received $3,000 scholarships in recognition of their achievements and community involvement.
According to the CCA, the scholarship funds were made possible through the generosity of local individuals and businesses who continue to invest in the future of Carpinteria’s youth.
By supporting both college-bound students and those pursuing skilled trades and technical careers, the scholarships reflect the community’s commitment to helping local graduates build successful futures while strengthening the workforce of tomorrow.
The city of Carpinteria held its second annual Fix-it Fair on Saturday, May 30, at the Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. The annual event was created to promote sustainability through reducing waste. Local fixers gather in the hall while attendees bring in a few household items to be repaired, including home appliances, books, lamps, bicycles, small electronics and clothing.
Sunday, May 17
Meet Robert Battinson — better known as R.B. — a bat-eared, hunky, chunky heartthrob who has quickly become one of the shelter’s biggest fan favorites.
At just 1.5 years old and 74 pounds, R.B. is equal parts handsome, goofy and lovable. He can be a little shy when meeting new people, but once he feels comfortable, he transforms into an affectionate cuddle bug who wants nothing more than to be by your side.
9:54 a.m. / Unregistered Firearm / 1400 block Sterling Avenue
Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who reportedly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property department for safekeeping.
R.B. is one of the shelter’s most popular daytrip dogs, and for good reason. Community members regularly return from outings singing his praises, with some admitting they were emotional about bringing him back because of how sweet and loving he is. He strikes that perfect balance between active and relaxed — happy to join you on a hike, but just as content curling up on the couch afterward.
11:44 a.m. / Misdemeanor Hit and Run / 6500 block Rincon Road
was recovered and booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property.
6:15 p.m. / Theft / 3200 block Via Real
A caller reported that she believes her laptop and credit cards were stolen by a female neighbor who lives at the Polo Field apartments. Follow up by deputies.
Tuesday, May 19
Foster families and volunteers consistently describe R.B. as calm, polite and amazing. He is especially gentle with children and has earned glowing reviews from nearly everyone who spends time with him.
Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject fled the scene traveling southbound on Rincon Road. The man continued southbound on the northbound off-ramp of Highway 101 at Rincon Road. Deputies checked the area and were unable to locate the subject.
6 p.m. / Towed Abandoned Vehicle / 2200 block Lillie Avenue
While R.B. continues to win hearts, the shelter environment is stressful for him. Staff would love to see this deserving young dog settle into a foster or forever home where his affectionate personality can truly shine.
R.B. is available for adoption at Santa Barbara County Animal Services, 5473 Overpass Road in Goleta. To learn more, email sbcassouthfostercoordinator@ gmail.com or text (805) 699-0975.
2:12 p.m. / Narcotics / 4600 block Carpinteria Avenue
and contacted a woman who had two outstanding warrants: one out of Hermosa Beach but was non-extraditable, and the other out of Santa Barbara. The woman was arrested for the outstanding warrant out of Santa Barbara County.
Deputies received complaints about an abandoned vehicle parked near Sandpiper Liquor. The vehicle was tagged and marked on Thursday, May 14. The vehicle was checked and was not moved. The vehicle was towed.
Wednesday, May 20
8:28 p.m. / Meth Possession / 1100
A man drove into a parking lot not wearing his seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated, and he admitted to being in possession of a meth pipe. During a search of the vehicle, his meth pipe was located, but also a baggie with 3.7 grams of meth. The subject was cited for the violations.
3 p.m. / 015F / Linden Avenue and Malibu Drive
This report covers May 11 — 17, 2026
A black purse was found at Linden and Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.
Sunday, May 17
10:12 p.m. / Weapon and Dope Violations / Hales Lane and Via Real
CVN’s Seal Watch weekly report, written by Seal Watch volunteers, covers activities at the Carpinteria Harbor Seal Rookery. The group can be reached at carpsealwatch@gmail.com or at (805) 364-3194. The rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Carpinteria State Beach. There is no vehicle access from Dump Road.
8 p.m. / Trespassing / 3200 block Via Real
A caller who is renting a home on the Polo Field reported that several people forced their way into her rental home and started yelling and insulting her family. Deputies arrived and contacted six people, who admitted entering the home after they were directed to come look at the damaged caused by the caller. The caller showed cell phone video of the suspects entering the home without permission and were heard and seen yelling at the caller and her family. The husband-suspect fled across the Polo Field and did not return to the scene. A complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.
Harbor seals live at their home beach all year. They do not migrate. They scare easily into the ocean because they are small and unable to defend themselves on land. If you come within sight of them along their beach, most or all will flee. The city ordinance closing their beach six months of the year supplements the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which prohibits disturbance and carries severe penalties. The ordinance does not replace the MMPA or imply that it is legal to enter the seal sanctuary and disturb the seals the remaining six months. If you enter the sanctuary beach at any time of the year, you will be disturbing their natural behavior either by causing them to flee the beach or by preventing their use of the beach, which they require about 50% of the time. Please use the bluff top trail and allow everyone to enjoy safely observing the seals.
A woman and man were contacted as their vehicle was getting dropped off by a tow truck. The woman is on active probation and a search of her property showed she had meth, a meth pipe and a container of pepper spray. She is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning pepper spray. A baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.
3:38 a.m. / Dope Violations / 4100 block Via Real
Volunteers counted 1,532. The most frequently asked question Sunday, May 31, was: “Why isn’t the beach closed all year?”
5 p.m. / Open Beer Violation / Linden Avenue and 9th Street
A man was cited and released for possession of an open container.
People came from Poland, Switzerland, Singapore, Mexico, France, Canada, Japan, Germany, Lebanon, India, Brazil, Malaysia, Spain, Israel, the Netherlands, Russia, Oregon, Colorado, New York, Oklahoma, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, Nebraska, Virginia, Nevada, Texas, Minnesota, Indiana, New Jersey, Utah, Arizona, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.
5 a.m. / Welfare Check / 2100 block Ortega Hill Road
A caller reported that his girlfriend’s 27-year-old son had a bad dream and ran out of the house naked and was last seen running towards Summerland. Deputies responded and located a man walking nude on North Jameson near Sheffield. The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the hospital to detox. His mother drove him to the hospital.
A woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. A traffic stop was initiated, and it was determined the vehicle was not stolen, but was rented a few weeks ago by the woman. She thought the “PERM” on the Arizona license plate meant it was only a “permit” for the vehicle and not an actual license plate. So, to avoid getting pulled over, they placed a stolen plate on the car, she said. After a search of nearby motel rooms associated with the subjects, they, and the woman’s sister, were cited for possession of stolen property, meth and paraphernalia. Further investigation will be done for the fraudulently obtained EBT cards.
Four of seven incidents occurred on the beach, and sheriff’s deputies responded twice. On Sunday morning an e-biker rode into the sanctuary, flushing all 135 seals, the high count of the week. Few returned all day. The additional three scares were caused by powered hang gliders, a jet ski and a helicopter.
Thursday, May 21
8:47 a.m. / Driving with False Registration / Carpinteria and Palm avenues
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 flee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers ask that dogs always remain outside the rope area.
Monday, May 18
10:41 a.m. / Tossed Mail / Via Real and Carpinteria Creek
Mail was found scattered off a county access road by a Caltrans site. The mail
A man was driving with a false registration tab. He was cited for the violation and allowed to park the vehicle at his mechanic shop located nearby.
10:06 p.m. / Suspended License / Via Real and Vallecito Road
Carpinteria Seal Watch volunteers monitor our local seal rookery. More volunteers are always needed. Contact Seal Watch at carpsealwatch@gmail.com or call (805) 364-3194 if you’d like to help!
A man was stopped for not displaying license plates on his truck. A records check showed his driver’s license was
A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”
A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”
A reader sends a halo to the staff of the Carpinteria Community Pool “They have been especially good recently in increasing the hours available for lap swimming. The pool staff has long been known for being helpful and friendly with everybody who uses the pool. Perhaps the Carpinteria motto of ‘world’s safest beach’ should have an addendum ‘world’s friendliest community pool.’”
A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.
A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”
A reader sends a halo to the new Carp City Pop-Up Marketplace for bringing a new fun event to our community. “It was a good place for the 4-H kids to show their animals to the community.”
A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the HELP of Carpinteria office mail slot this past week. “Thank you for your kindness.”
A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”
A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”
A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.
A reader sends a halo to the city of Carpinteria for participating on Memorial Day in having the public library host a read and discussion of George Takei’s novel “They Called Us Enemy” about him being placed in an internment camp with other Japanese people by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II. “It reminds of previous ‘kings’ in office.”
A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. “The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”
A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”
A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District for helping a fisherman who fell while releasing a fish back into the ocean and to the kind lady who stayed to help him until the fire personnel arrived. “Kindness does matter. Thank you!”
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”
A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Community Church Crafty Ladies for saving the day with their handy-dandy bandana. “The kids’ promotion pictures came out great!”
A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top flag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”
A reader sends a halo to 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 the Worker Bee, the best breakfast spot in Carpinteria, where the reader got a delicious “splash” by Marie, the waitress.
A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”
A reader sends a halo to Nikki at HEAT Culinary. “I went to my first class this weekend with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a TV show, she should be on the Food Network already.”
A reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”
A reader sends a halo to the Lions Club of Carpinteria, Community Friends of Santa Barbara and all the individuals and businesses that generously supported and volunteered at the After Prom Party. “Our graduating seniors had a safe and exciting evening because of you!”
A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.
A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.
A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magnificent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”
A reader sends a halo to Carpinteria Middle School teacher appreciation donors Andy Shaeffer, Mark Gonzalez, The Good Square, Kandi and Toine Overgaag of Westerlay Orchids, Julia Mayer, Dune Coffee, Jennifer Medina, Amy Blakemore, Greens Landscape Design, Rosa Herrera, Belinnie Baking and Dang Burger. “Our teachers got the royal treatment they deserve.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”
A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”
A reader sends a halo to Brent Winebrenner for an amazing documentary film about civil liberties and Japanese incarceration during World War II. “He succeeded in making the stories come alive to the audience. We must study history in order not to repeat it ... And as always, a huge halo to the Alcazar and all the people involved in presenting the event.”
A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”
A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.
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A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.
A reader sends a halo to Jack’s Bistro, Reynaldo’s, Pacific Health Food, Seek Health, Momma J’s Scones, Westerlay Orchids, Uncle Chen, Dune Coffee Roasters and Thario’s Kitchen for generously supporting the Canalino and Family School teachers and staff last month by making them feel truly appreciated every Friday.
suspended. The man was cited, and his vehicle was released to a licensed driver.
A reader sends a halo to Willie, who keeps Casitas Plaza sparkling.
2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue
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A reader sends a halo to the man who helped start the reader’s car when it died at St. Joseph Resale Shop. “You went home to get a charger and came back to help us! You are truly an angel!”
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.
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he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the guy who refused to remove his dog from the seal rookery outlook. “He ironically called me a Karen when he was the one acting entitled and breaking rules.”
Saturday, May 23
A reader sends a pitchfork to the local outdoor eating area. “The dining patio has smelled like raw sewage for months due to odors coming from the patio drains. It’s unpleasant for customers and disappointing that the issue has gone unaddressed for so long.”
5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real
Friday, May 22
7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena
A reader sends a pitchfork to a “This had been an ongoing issue for years. Especially during tourist season.”
A reader sends a pitchfork to whomever was responsible for the removal of a large sycamore tree and the butchering of another on the Santa Monica trail. “These trees provide much-needed shade, greenhouse gas absorption and bird and wildlife habitat.”
Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.
A reader sends a pitchfork to the e-bikers riding on the sidewalks and law enforcement for not citing or doing anything about it. “They zoom by going 20-25 mph while people are exiting businesses, creating a very dangerous situation.”
10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads
A reader sends a pitchfork to the along Santa Monica Road for allowing their trees to encroach into the roadway. “Trim your trees and get them out of the roadway.”
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 report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male subject driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel
A reader sends a pitchfork to the aggressive who yelled through an open window when the reader didn’t answer the door and would not go away until told to leave numerous times.
A reader sends a pitchfork to residents who have turned our neighborhood streets into their own personal parking lots — from nonworking cars, long-term covered vehicles, hauling trailers and RVs parked for weeks, even months, without being used or moved. “Let’s clean-up our streets!”
2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way
A man was contacted after reporting
For Genevieve Logue, launching a business wasn’t just about filling a market need. It was about bringing back a service she thought every Central Coast family should have access to.
The Carpinteria local, who many longtime locals may remember as Genny Rose Annable, recently launched The Cheeky Peach Club, a cloth diaper pickup and delivery service serving Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and points beyond. The business provides families with clean cloth diapers each week while handling all the laundering and sanitation behind the scenes.
While Logue now lives in Santa Barbara with her husband, David, and their nearly 1-year-old son, Russ, Carpinteria remains at the heart of her story.
“I grew up in Carpinteria, and it will always feel like home to me,” Logue said. “There is something about this town that never really lets you go.”
Her parents still live in the home where she was raised.
“There is nothing quite like running into people I have known since Kinderkirk preschool while grabbing a burger at Dang Burger or a beer at Island Brew,” she said. “Carpinteria is still very much part of who I am.”
In many ways, The Cheeky Peach Club was born alongside her journey into motherhood.
When Logue was pregnant with Russ, she knew she wanted to use cloth diapers because of concerns about chemicals commonly found in disposables and the environmental impact of sending thousands of diapers to the landfill. Growing up, cloth diaper services were a familiar baby shower gift among family and friends.
To her surprise, no such service appeared to exist locally.
After some research, she discovered that a respected local service, Tinkle Belle, had operated for eight years before closing in 2023. Logue contacted founder Jessica Baggarly, purchased the business and relaunched it under a new name.
“I started wondering why nobody was doing it and eventually realized the answer was that someone just had to step up,” Logue said. “So, we did.”
Like raising a child, she quickly
learned that building a business requires constant adaptation.
“Every time I think I have Russ’ nap schedule or favorite food or routine figured out, he grows and everything changes,” she said. “Motherhood is about constantly adapting and remembering that everything is just a phase. The business has been exactly the same.”
What has surprised her most isn’t the logistics of collecting and laundering diapers — it’s the relationships.
“Every time I do a welcome visit, I am reminded that this is not just a transaction,” she said. “I am becoming part of someone’s family during one of the most overwhelming and beautiful seasons of their life. I know my clients’ babies by name.”
Logue believes many parents still picture cloth diapers as cumbersome squares of fabric secured with safety pins. Today’s products, she says, are much different.
“Once we started using cloth diapers, particularly the all-in-one style, I realized it is no different than using a disposable,” she said. “You snap it on, you take it off, done.”
The real challenge, she says, has always been the laundry.
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A Carpinteria local, Logue launched the business to help families reduce waste, simplify cloth diapering and provide babies with a comfortable, low-tox alternative to disposable diapers.
“The catch is that adds another load of laundry every two days onto your plate when you are already so exhausted and overwhelmed with a newborn,” she said.
That’s where The Cheeky Peach Club comes in. Families simply place used diapers in a provided pail, and the company picks them up, professionally launders them using fragrance-free detergent and returns a fresh supply each week.
In other words, parents can skip the
dirty work without throwing sustainability out with the bathwater.
The benefits extend beyond convenience, according to Logue. Cloth diapers contain no plastics, synthetic fragrances, dyes or chemical treatments commonly found in disposables. They can be gentler on sensitive skin and may help children potty train earlier because babies are more aware when they are wet.
Then there is the environmental impact.
Americans discard more than 50 million disposable diapers every day, creating millions of tons of landfill waste annually. Logue says learning that disposable diapers can take centuries to decompose was one of the catalysts behind her decision to make cloth diapering more accessible.
“That statistic stopped me in my tracks when I first heard it,” she said.
As she looks ahead, Logue hopes to expand The Cheeky Peach Club’s service area, build partnerships with pediatricians, birth centers and childcare providers, and eventually grow beyond a two-person operation run by herself and David.
More than anything, however, she hopes to normalize conversations about cloth diapering and help families discover an option they may not have previously considered.
The mission feels especially meaningful because it is rooted in the same values she experienced growing up on the Central Coast.
“I had the most incredible childhood growing up in Carpinteria, and I cannot imagine raising my kids any other way,” she said. “I want Russ to have what I had. That feels like everything right now.”
For Logue, The Cheeky Peach Club isn’t just about diapers. It’s about supporting families, reducing waste and helping a new generation of Central Coast children grow up in a community that cares for both its people and the planet — one bottom line at a time.
For more information, visit cheekypeachclub.com or follow @cheekypeachclub.
Firefighters demonstrate an auto extraction, where they use the Jaws of Life to remove the roof of the vehicle.
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The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District hosted an open house for Station 61 on Saturday, May 30, allowing attendees to meet new Fire Chief Dan Stefano and learn more about firefighting.
The open house included a demonstration of how firefighters perform an auto extraction, a tour of the fire station, an obstacle course and a bounce house. Complimentary cheeseburgers were also provided for attendees. The Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District is located at 911 Walnut Ave.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center raised fundraiser on Sunday, May 31. The event raised paintings by local artists and an alpaca experience Road in Carpinteria.
The event also highlighted a local business Restaurant, was honored for covering the restaurant’s local high school students, Hannah Weitzman, to Palette scholarship recipients.
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raised more than $180,000 during its annual Palate to Palette raised funds through offering items for auction, which included experience provided by Canzelle Alpacas, located on Foothill business owner and students. Jeanne Sykes, owner of Zookers restaurant’s walls with local art over the past 20 years. Three Delyse Rossignol and Rosita Power, were this year’s Palate
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“Vaim” by Jon Fosse (Norway, 1959), Nobel Prize in Literature 2023
Sometimes we come across novels that are difficult to classify, works that elude conventional narrative frameworks.
“Vaim” is one of them. Within its uniqueness, two opposing yet complementary thematic forces can be discerned: On the one hand, the passivity with which Jatgeir and Frank accept the course their lives take, unable to escape the influence of the same woman; on the other, the unwavering determination of Eline, a figure who seems to decide not only her own destiny but also that of those around her.
With an austere and seemingly simple prose style, Fosse draws us into the consciousness of these characters — including Elias, Jatgeir’s only friend, with whom Eline shares a mutual antipathy — through an interior monologue that reveals their most intimate thoughts and their distinctive ways of interpreting the same reality. Each perspective adds different nuances to a story shaped by the inevitability of certain decisions and by the resignation with which its protagonists accept them.
It is ironic that the lives of Jatgeir, Elias and Eline ultimately converge forever in the same corner of the cemetery, and that Eline’s determination finally encounters a limit in the one thing no one can control: death. Elias dies before her and occupies the place beside his friend, disrupting the plans Eline had imagined for her final resting place. This ending perfectly encapsulates the novel’s tone: a reflection on fate, memory and the human bonds that
endure beyond life through the memories of those left behind, in this case Frank.
“Vaim” combines a measured pace with remarkable emotional depth, a strange atmosphere and a subtle dark humor, confirming Fosse’s ability to find universal resonance in the most intimate and everyday stories. The book is available at the Carpinteria Community Library, including eBook and eAudiobook formats.
— Carpinteria City Librarian Eric Castro
Friends of the Carpinteria Library recommend...
“The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary” by Terry Tempest Williams
“The Glorians” is a glorious book! The subtitle tells us we’re in for something very special. Terry Tempest Williams gives us 300 pages of poetry, science, nature, spirituality, education and history. The scope of her book is as massive as her understanding and love for this world especially now in this time of difficulties — climate change and political division especially. Recently, at UCSB, she told a filled Campbell Hall that this book came to her in a dream and it is dreamlike in its representation of life on Earth; the intricate web of connectedness of everything.
The book revolves around the murder of a tree, the Divinity Tree, and is set in the time of Covid-19 so we feel the dark and heavy weight of tragedy, the frustration of shallow and imperfect thinking. And then there are the Glorians! Everywhere! Humble, often unseen, magnificent and brave, showing us the beauty, the strength, the goodness that is everywhere. Ants save themselves from a flood by becoming a bridge for their fellows. Through Williams’ eyes we see the power of kindness, sanity and beauty prevail, both in nature and in humanity, so many forces for good in the world. I do not mean to separate people from nature but to point out the spectacular humans we meet in this book, fine companions for our journey on the River of Grief and the River of Joy.
Adriana González-Smith recently became a member of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria. She is the vice-president of the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation and noted that she is looking forward to giving back to the community with her fellow Rotarians, according to a press release sent to Coastal View News
Six Rotary Club of Carpinteria members, known to other club members as “GOATS” (Greatest of All Time), talked about meaningful experiences as Rotarians and offered advice to new members. Collectively representing 160 years of membership, the GOATS are appreciated for their service.
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Nearly 200 supporters gathered Saturday evening for the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County’s Enchanted Evening Spring Gala, a fundraiser benefiting the Carpinteria Clubhouse and honoring longtime community volunteer Les Esposito.
Held outdoors on clubhouse grounds, the event brought together community leaders, club supporters and local families for an evening of food, drinks, games and philanthropy. Guests enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres, libations mixed and poured by members of the Lions Club of Carpinteria, raffle opportunities and a lively dessert auction.
One of the evening’s highlights came during the dessert auction, where a coconut cake from Jeannine’s Bakery drew spirited bidding before selling for $1,400. Carpinteria Club board member and City Council member Wade Nomura served as master of ceremonies, guiding attendees through the evening’s program and recognizing Esposito for his years of service to the Boys & Girls Club and the broader Carpinteria community.
The gala culminated with a paddle raise in support of programs serving local children and teens. Club officials said the final fundraising total was still being calculated as of press time, but organizers described the event as a tremendous success.
CHUCK GRAHAM
The kit fox den was frenetic. Seven rambunctious pups bounding, playing and jostling with each other, all under the keen eye of their vigilant father. I was posted up nearby in the middle of the 250,000-acre Carrizo Plain National Monument, the last of California’s semi-arid grasslands.
Kit fox dens can be busy places. Depending on how many pups are occupying a den, it can be a real challenge for the parents to rear them all until they venture out on their own. Any sign of a threat, and the dad will deliver a low, guttural growl that triggers a flight response, pups retreating to the dark depths of their den.
There’s always more than one entry/exit point at each den. It gives a family of kit foxes better chances of survival, mainly against coyotes. I’ve guesstimated that I’ve photographed somewhere between 10 to 20 active kit fox dens since 2020, and fortunately, each year that number continues to grow.
those species are always around a kit fox den. Endangered giant kangaroo rats and antelope ground squirrels are two important prey items for kit foxes, and they are seemingly only yards away from stealthy kit fox parents.
Throughout the grasslands, it almost feels as if they know they are kit fox fodder. During the spring of 2024, I was posted up near a kit fox den close to the KCL Campground just below the Caliente Mountains. Each morning before sunrise, the dad would leave the den to hunt. Over the many hours that I photographed the den, the dad never came back empty handed. In fact, on several occasions he returned with not one but two giant kangaroo rats in his jaws.
As I sat there waiting for something to happen, prey items nearly foraged at my feet. Adult antelope ground squirrels with their tiny kits poked their heads out of their maze of burrows, but too close to shoot with my long, 600-mm lens. In the early morning light, giant kangaroo rats hopped and collected seeds surrounding their circular precincts. They meticulously mowed down the grass surrounding their burrows, which became bedding inside their subterranean homes.
Everything is connected
It’s an interesting dynamic at a kit fox den. The Carrizo Plain is the best example of what remains of a grassland habitat in California. Its vast, sweeping plain possesses more endangered species than anywhere else in the state. Some of
And there’s an insect I’ve reluctantly counted on near dens. It seems like there are always red ants wherever I’ve decided to conceal myself in the brush. They just seem to find me, and most times it hasn’t ended well. My focus on a den has always been hyper-focused. Capturing kit fox behavior around a den has required patience and sitting still for hours. I’m sure I’ve been guilty of tuning out some things while lying in wait, but the bite from red ants in unspeakable places has quickly brought me back to Earth.
While sitting near some of those kit fox dens, I’ve often wondered what I would do if a Western Pacific rattlesnake
slithered nearby. Several weeks ago, I found out.
I love my Crazy Creek chair. It has allowed me to sit low to the ground and lie in wait. And as the hours mount, I can gently rock back and forth to help pass the time. I’ll clasp my hands over one knee and slowly rock in my chair without taking my eyes off a den.
Last mid-May, I was doing just that. There was an attentive kit fox dad who
was reluctant to let his seven pups come out to play. There were a lot of mouths to feed, and it required him to venture out repeatedly to hunt for food. Just after sundown he’d head out toward Soda Lake. Sometimes he sat motionless on the edge of a clearing and just watched and listened, but he always returned with a mouthful. He’d walk over to one of the entries to the den and simply drop whatever prey he had into the opening.
On one of my most recent occasions while sitting quietly near the den, I was slowly rocking in my Crazy Creek. It was mid-morning and the gravelly ground was gradually warming up. Suddenly, off my right side I caught a glimpse of a young Western Pacific rattlesnake slithering just off my right hip, less than an arm’s length away. I was hoping it would continue slithering straight ahead to the north. Instead, the serpent made a hard left, slithering under my bent knees. My biggest fear was that it was going to seek shade underneath my Crazy Creek, but it continued.
Maybe the encounter lasted just a couple minutes. Not sure if I breathed, but I sat motionless until the snake was far enough away. When I felt comfortable, I rolled out of my Crazy Creek, lying as flat as I could, like that snake. I fired off a few frames just as a couple of curious kit fox pups emerged from their den.
Lying still, on elbows and toes, is a position I’ve become accustomed to. Just another precious moment on the grasslands of the Carrizo Plain.
Adventure and travel writer Chuck Graham lives in Carpinteria and contributes his writing and photography to publications far and wide. For more wildlife photos, visit chuckgrahamphoto.com or follow Graham on Instagram at @chuckgrahamphoto.
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The Alcazar Theatre will host two musical performances on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6.
On Friday, singer-songwriter Hunter Hawkins’ single release party and album-film screening of “Awake: Pinky’s Journey” takes place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Featured on the forthcoming Red Van Records project Awake and produced by singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, Hawkins’ new single, “Here Now” will be debuted, along with the premiere screening of Hawkins’ film, “Awake: Pinky’s Journey.”
Filmed in Santa Barbara County, including scenes at Kenny Loggins’ home and Alan Parsons’ Parsonic Studios property in Goleta, the project is written, directed and produced by Hawkins, who also stars in the film. Hawkins will follow the screening with an acoustic performance.
General admission tickets are $10 and $7 for seniors and students and may be purchased at thealcazar.org.
On Saturday, June 6, The McCrees and Friends and duo Phil Salazar and Tom Corbett take the stage from 7 to 10 p.m. for “An Evening of Folk and Fiddle.”
In their acoustic-dominant style, The McCrees perform songs by the Grateful Dead, Garcia Grisman and cohorts, as well as some original songs. Featuring Karina Dawn Line on vocals and guitar; Josh Jenkins on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and guitar; Mike Fleiss on guitar; David Cowan on vocals and guitar; John McInnes on bass and Carl B. on drums, the band will also welcome special guests Zach Korth on vocals and keys, Alisa Brewer on percussion, Marc Weingarten on drums and Danny Elkin on mandolin and vocals.
Also on June 6, “America’s Odd Couple” Phil Salazar and Tom Corbett perform Americana from folk and blues to Cajun and jazz. Salazar plays the fiddle while Corbett sings and plays the guitar and mandolin.
VIP tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and reserved tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Purchase tickets at thealcazar.org.
The Alcazar Theatre is located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host “93013” artists’ reception on June 13
An opening artists’ reception for the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s upcoming Carpinteria-themed “93013” exhibit is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments at the free event, open to all. For more information, email celeste@carpinteriaartscenter.org. The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is located at 865 Linden Ave.
The Alcazar Theatre will present Summer Movie Magic: Wednesday Matinees, starting June 10, at 3 p.m. The twice-monthly screenings include animated blockbusters and cherished family classics.
“Zootopia 2” kicks off the series on June 10, followed by “Cars” on June 24, “Bad Guys 2” on July 15, “Up” on July 29, “GOAT” on August 5 and “Finding Nemo” on August 19.
The screenings were made possible by partial grant funding and support from the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning. The series is designed to be affordable, with $7 adult tickets and $5 for children. Local businesses may support community enrichment by sponsoring individual films or future programming.
Purchase tickets online at thealcazar.org. For group bookings or sponsorship information, contact connie@thealcazar.org.
Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art has closed its gallery space in the Palm Lofts following a farewell reception held Sunday, May 31, marking the end of the gallery’s nearly eight-month run at 410 Palm Ave.
The contemporary art gallery, founded by Bonnie Rubenstein and Irene Chan, featured a rotating program of exhibitions showcasing contemporary artists and works not commonly found elsewhere in Carpinteria. Its final exhibition, “Textual Integration,” concluded with a closing reception that drew a steady stream of visitors throughout the afternoon.
While the gallery has closed its physical location, Rubinstein said the venture may continue in another form in the future.
“It was just too difficult to attract people to the area,” Rubinstein said in an email to Coastal View News. “There will be a continuation in some form or another; we are just not sure what that is yet.”
Rubinstein remains optimistic about the community’s appetite for contemporary art, noting that location was a significant factor in the gallery’s decision to close.
“I do think Carp is ready for a gallery like we’ve been presenting, but location is a primary concern,” she said.
The gallery’s final reception served as both a celebration and a farewell. Reflecting on the event afterward, Rubinstein described it as “very nice,” with a steady flow of visitors during the three-hour gathering.
The closure leaves Carpinteria without a dedicated contemporary art gallery, though Rubinstein expressed hope that such a space could eventually find a home in a more visible location.
“I agree — it would be nice to have a space in Carp where the action is,” she said. “I think a contemporary gallery would do well in this town.”
Rubinstein and Chan have indicated they will share future plans as they develop. In the meantime, the pair leaves behind a brief but memorable chapter in Carpinteria’s arts scene, having introduced local audiences to a range of contemporary artists and exhibitions while helping expand the community’s cultural landscape.
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FRIDAY OCT. 14
Thursday, June 4
AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 8-10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
City of Carpinteria Downtown “T” Advisory Board Committee City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30 a.m. carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 684-5405
English Language Conversation Group/Grupo de Conversación en Inglés Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 8:30-10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Bellas Artes Free Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. — noon. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789
AgeWell Senior Program: Summertime Bingo Bash Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1-2 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Dungeons & Dragons Club Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:30-5:15 p.m. For ages 12-17. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Town Hall Meeting City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 684-5405
Friday, June 5
AgeWell Senior Program: Tai Chi & Qigong Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10-11 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10-11:30 a.m. For ages 3-11ish. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Free Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. — noon. carpinteriaartscenter. org, (805) 684-7789
Seniors Inc. Meeting Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road, 1:30 p.m. @seniorinc
Peace Corner Vigil Carpinteria and Linden avenues, 5-6 p.m. carpindivisible@gmail.com
Live Music: Joel Schaffer Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2-5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Single Release & Album-Film Screening: Hunter Hawkins The Alca-
zar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7:30 p.m. $15 presale, $20 door. thealcazar. org, (805) 684-6380
Saturday, June 6
Arts & Crafts Faire Lynda Fairley Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. carpinteriaartscenter. org, (805) 684-7789
AgeWell Senior Program: Saturday Excursion-Survey Party Community Garden, 4855 Fifth St. 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
An Evening of Fok and Fiddle: The McCrees and Friends, Phil Salazar + Tom Corbett The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. $20+ thealcazar. org, (805) 684-6380
Sunday, June 7
Live Music: Bob Schetter Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2-5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272
Monday, June 8
Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10-10:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Line Dancing Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30-11:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310
AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1:302:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: The Conversation Circle Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 3-4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Teen Gaming Club Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:30-5 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Geometry Dash Tournament Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4-6 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Let’s Get Knit Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 5:30-7:30 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272 City of Carpinteria City Council Meeting City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 684-5405
Tuesday, June 9
AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community
Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279
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) 881-1279
AgeWell Senior Program: Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1-4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Songwriters Circle Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4-5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
CUSD School Board Meeting City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 5:30 p.m. cusd.net, (805) 684-4511
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, June 10
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
Science for Teens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. For ages 11- to 13-years-old. carpinterialibrary.org, (805)
684-4314
AgeWell Senior Program: Creative Art Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10-11:30 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
Carpinteria Knitters Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1-3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314
Carpinteria Valley Water District Board Meeting City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. cvwd.net, (805) 684-2816
Film: Zootopia The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 3 p.m. $7 general, $5 kids/seniors/students. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380
ONGOING
AgeWell Senior Program: Free Lunch Program Monday-Friday, Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 12:15-1 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279
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antacting your local county bar association.
NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.
FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.
Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from
1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;
2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children;
3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and
4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.
You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.
SANTA BARBARA SUPERIOR COURT
312 - C EAST COOK SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are:
BLANCA JAZMIN HERNANDEZ PEREZ
129 1/2 N M STREET LOMPOC, CA 93436
805-570-1183
Date: 01/16/2026
Filed by LAURA KENNY , Deputy Clerk, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.
Publish: June 4, 11,18, 25, 2026
by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department within the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Henry Wakamiya at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, by email at wakamiyah@countyofsb.org, or by fax at (805) 568-2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided.
WARNING: Failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of the person’s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this Coastal Development Permit to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors and ultimately the California Coastal Commission.
If a request for public hearing is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a Coastal Development Permit. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Coastal Development Permit is approved, and/ or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Henry Wakamiya at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, or by email at wakamiyah@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568-3017.
PROPOSAL: FOREVER HOMES PARTNERS LLC NEW SFD PROJECT ADDRESS: 4343 MARINA DR, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110 2nd SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT
THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE
DATE OF NOTICE: 5/18/2026
REQUEST FOR HEARING EXPIRATION DATE: 6/8/2026 PERMIT NUMBER: 25CDH-00020
APPLICATION FILED: 5/21/2025
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 063-220-007
ZONING: 1.5-EX-1
PROJECT AREA: 2.41
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Applicant: Forever Home Partner LLC Proposed Project:
The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit to allow demolition of the existing 2,019 SF Single-Family Dwelling and construction of a 8,078 SF Single-Family Dwelling, a 752 SF detached garage, a covered carport. Grading will include 1,800 cubic yards of cut and 900 cubic yards of fill. A total of 7 oak trees will be removed or significantly impacted (>20% encroachment). The project includes planting seven 48” box oaks as mitigation. The parcel will be served by the La Cumbre Mutual Water Company, a private septic system, and the County Fire District. Access will continue to be provided off of Marina Drive. The property is a 2.41-acre parcel zoned 1.5-EX-1 and shown as Assessor’s Parcel Number 063-220-007, located at 4343 Marina Drive in the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan Area, Second Supervisorial District.
APPEALS: The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 25CDH-00020 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Coastal Development Permit. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representative, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so. Appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/sbco/ Default.aspx, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non-business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day. This Coastal Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission after an appellant has exhausted all local appeals, therefore a fee is not required to file an appeal.
For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Henry Wakamiya.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PENDING ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO:
(1) WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT THAT MAY BE APPEALED TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION AND (2) APPROVE, CONDITIONALLY APPROVE, OR DENY THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
This may affect your property. Please read.
Notice is hereby given that an application for the project described below has been submitted to the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department. This project requires the approval and issuance of a Coastal Development Permit by the Planning and Development Department.
The development requested by this application is subject to appeal to the California Coastal Commission following fi nal action by Santa Barbara County and therefore a public hearing on the application is normally required prior to any action to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. However, in compliance with California Coastal Act Section 30624.9, the Director has determined that this project qualifies as minor development and therefore intends to waive the public hearing requirement unless a written request for such hearing is submitted by an interested party to the Planning and Development Department within the 15 working days following the Date of Notice listed below. All requests for a hearing must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, to Keanna Lam at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, by email at lamk@countyofsb.org, or by fax at (805) 568-2030. If a public hearing is requested, notice of such a hearing will be provided.
WARNING: Failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of the person’s ability to appeal any action taken by Santa Barbara County on this Coastal Development Permit to the County Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors and ultimately the California Coastal Commission.
If a request for public hearing is not received by 5:00 p.m. on the Request for Hearing Expiration Date listed below, then the Planning and Development Department will act to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request for a Coastal Development Permit. At this time it is not known when this action may occur; however, this may be the only notice you receive for this project. To receive additional information regarding this project, including the date the Coastal Development Permit is approved, and/ or to view the application and plans, or to provide comments on the project, please contact Keanna Lam at Planning and Development, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058, or by email at lamk@countyofsb.org, or by phone at (805) 568-2074.
PROPOSAL:
MOKO IT LLC - SWIRLA VISTA
PROJECT ADDRESS: 6530 PARDALL RD, SUITE# A, GOLETA, CA 93117
2nd SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT
THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE
DATE OF NOTICE: 6/4/2026
REQUEST FOR HEARING EXPIRA-
TION DATE: 6/25/2026
PERMIT NUMBER: 26CDH-00007
APPLICATION FILED: 3/10/2026
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.: 075-121-007
ZONING: C-2
PROJECT AREA: 0.21
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Applicant: Ryan Bradley
Proposed Project:
tive, informed the Planning and Development Department by appropriate means prior to the decision on the Coastal Development Permit of the nature of their concerns, or, for good cause, was unable to do so. Appeals must be filed with the Planning and Development Department online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/sbco/ Default.aspx, by 5:00 p.m. within the timeframe identified above. In the event that the last day for filing an appeal falls on a non-business day of the County, the appeal may be timely filed on the next business day. This Coastal Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission after an appellant has exhausted all local appeals, therefore a fee is not required to file an appeal.
For additional information regarding the appeal process, contact Keanna Lam.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1082/Permitting-Home
Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1707/ Boards-of-Architectural-Review
Publish: June 4, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUMMERLAND SANITARY DISTRICT COLLECTION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., the Summerland Sanitary District (“District”) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to hear comments and objections, if any, and to determine the amount of sewer service charges for fiscal year 2026/27 for each parcel of real property located within the District.
District’s Rate Study 2025 - User Classification and Sewer Rates FY2026/27 are on file in the office of the District and posted on the District’s website. If approved by the Board of Directors, sewer service charges will be fi led with the Santa Barbara County Tax Collector for collection on the tax roll. The Rate Study is for review at www.summerlandsd.org.
Publish: June 4, 2026
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as FOOTHILL PET HOSPITAL at 675 CIENEGUITAS ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93110. Full name of registrant(s): SANTA BARBARA ANIMAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE at 4804 LAUREL CANYON BLVD #117, VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607.This business is conducted by a Corporation This statement was filed with the County on 05/22/2026. The registrant began transacting business on FEB 25, 2019. Signed: JAQUELINE GRAY, CEO In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0001364.
Publish: June 4, 11,18, 25, 2026
Notice
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Information about this project review process may also be viewed at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1082/Permitting-Home
Board of Architectural Review agendas may be viewed online at: https://www.countyofsb.org/1707/ Boards-of-Architectural-Review
Publish: June 4, 2026
The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit to allow for interior tenant improvements to convert an existing Wells Fargo bank space of 765 square feet into a frozen yogurt retail shop. Work will include removal of existing bank fixtures and partitions, construction of new interior partitions, installation of frozen yogurt dispensing equipment, a service counter, an ADA-compliant restroom upgrades, and associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing modifications. No expansion of the building footprint, no exterior structural modifications, and no changes to parking are proposed. No grading or tree removal are proposed. The parcel will continue to be served by the Goleta Water District, the Goleta West Sanitary District, and the County Fire Protection District. Access will continue to be provided directly from Pardall Road. The property is a 0.21-acre parcel zoned General Commercial (C-2) and shown as Assessor’s Parcel Number 075-121-007, located at 6530 Pardall Road in the Isla Vista Area, 2nd Supervisorial District.
APPEALS: The decision of the Director of the Planning and Development Department to approve, conditionally approve, or deny this Coastal Development Permit 26CDH-00007 may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or an aggrieved person. The appeal must be filed within the 10 calendar days following the date that the Director takes action on this Coastal Development Permit. To qualify as an “aggrieved person” the appellant must have, in person or through a representa-
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as GONE ADVENTURING at 1801 HILLSIDE ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): KRISTINE M CHAUSSARD at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 04/28/2026. The registrant began transacting business on June 10, 2020. Signed: KRISTINE CHAUSSARD, OWNER . In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (see section 1441 Et Seq., Business and Professions code). I hereby certify this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk-Recorder (SEAL) FBN2026-0001140.
Publish: June 4, 11,18, 25, 2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT. The following Entity(ies) is/are doing business as VI at 1801 HILLSIDE ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101. Full name of registrant(s): KRISTINE M CHAUSSARD at SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. This business is conducted by an Individual. This statement was filed with the County on 04/28/2026. The registrant began transacting business on N/A. Signed: KRISTINE CHAUSSARD, OWNER . In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement gener-
stories told anew
BY STEPHEN BATES
In the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History attic, Executive Director and Curator Jayme Yahr found a Thunder Bowl racetrack hat, virtually pristine, tucked in a plastic hatbox and forgotten for years or decades. It’s now on display as part of a series of new exhibits that opened May 22, the first since Yahr took over in 2022 after David Griggs retired.
The biggest addition is a wall of interconnected displays examining the coast from Rincon Point to Summerland. “I didn’t feel like the coastline was well represented,” said Yahr. One display traces Carpinteria’s slogan “World’s Safest Beach” back to promotional materials in the 1920s. The beaches are indeed considered safe, according to the display, but there’s no evidence supporting the claim that they’re the world’s safest.
The Rincon display includes the Southern Pacific railroad lantern that Cipriano Ramirez used when patrolling the tracks near Rincon Point early in the 20th century, a copy of the 1981 Surfer magazine that dubbed the point “The Queen of the Coast,” and surfboards designed by Al Merrick and Matt Moore.
Another display recounts the brief history of Cerca del Mar, the club that opened on Carpinteria beach in 1928 and closed in 1929. The Army took over the building during World War II, the state parks service used it thereafter and it was torn down in 1972. The museum display includes a membership card for “The Cerca del Mar Beach and Social Club/ Carpinteria-by-the-Sea,” which belonged to P. J. Ogan of Carpinteria.
The Thunder Bowl, the racetrack on the Carpinteria Bluffs, gets its own display, anchored by the rediscovered hat. With a 6,000-seat capacity, the Thunder Bowl operated from 1947 to 1957, initially featuring midget auto races. Although an ambulance was on site, “safety precautions were fairly minimal,” said Yahr, and two people were killed. Thereafter, the track featured motorcycle and jalopy racing, demolition derbies and rodeos. Along with the hat, the display includes a painting of the track by Harold Hughes, which hung in “Zip” Gonzalez’s barber shop.
Past the series of coastline displays, Yahr added a display on World War II. A screen shows “Our Faces Will Always Be Japanese: Civil Liberties Stories from Carpinteria,” a new documentary examining the wartime incarceration of people of Japanese ancestry from the Carpinteria Valley. (The film premiered May 27 at The Alcazar Theatre.) Brent Winebrenner directed it, with funding from a California Civil Liberties Program grant through the California State Library.
In addition to the documentary, the World War II display includes photos and memorabilia from the Ota family (who are featured in the film) as well as Navy memorabilia from Frederick A. Benson, who survived the sinking of the USS Lexington in 1942. Yahr said she expects to add to the exhibit soon.
Yahr also created an introductory display addressing two questions that visitors often ask:
First, why is the town called Carpinteria? The short answer, according to Yahr, is that “the Spanish — people say explorers; you could also say colonizers — came upon Chumash individuals building a tomol, so they deemed the place La Carpinteria” — the carpenter’s shop.
Second, what’s the story behind the museum building? The Carpinteria Valley Historical Society was founded in 1959 to preserve and document Carpinte-
at the museum features a documentary about the incarceration of the Otas, Fukasawas and other
Valley residents of Japanese ancestry.
ria’s history. The society collected memorabilia (initially stored in a barn) while raising money for a museum. The building, constructed out of concrete block made to resemble adobe, opened in 1969.
Of the new exhibits, Yahr said, “I love having more color, more photos from the collection and a more coherent design.”
The museum was closed for about nine weeks for the exhibition change. “It was a race to the finish,” she said.
Many of the newly displayed items have been donated in the last few years, and Yahr is eager to expand the collection further. Her wish list includes objects
from World War II and subsequent wars, local business signs, Avocado Festival posters and Carpinteria memorabilia from the 1980s to the present. She’s also looking for volunteers to greet visitors and give tours.
The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Stephen Bates is coauthor (with Vince Burns) of a pictorial history of Rincon Point, part of Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of America” series.
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JUNE 4, 2026
Senior Jake Ehlers completed an impressive career as Citrus Coast League Swimmer of the Year.
Junior Lucy Moore earned First Team All League nominations in three events, including the 100-yard backstroke.
BY RYAN P. CRUZ
Carpinteria was well represented in the Citrus Coast League All League 2026 selections, as several athletes came away with individual honors and three separate Warriors coaching groups were named as the best in their respective sports. This week, Coastal View highlights the athletes in boys tennis, swimming and track and field (stay tuned for more All League awards coverage next week).
ROSANA SWING
Senior Servando Campuzano ended his career as a Citrus Coast League Doubles MVP with partner Ethan Almgren.
Boys Tennis
Carpinteria boys tennis finished the year at the top of the league standings after completing a 7-1 record against Citrus Coast League opponents. The Warriors were consistent all year, bringing another playoff appearance and a Coach of the Year award for head coach Charles Bryant.
The duo of senior Servando Campuzano and sophomore Ethan Almgren were dominant in doubles play, going on to win the Citrus Coast League doubles championship and earning the title of Doubles MVPs for the season.
Both Campuzano and Almgren were selected for the Citrus Coast League First Team All League, along with single specialist Edwin Hernandez, who finished his senior year as one of the team’s individual CIF qualifiers.
Carpinteria juniors John Morrison
and Tiago El-Aaidi both earned spots on the second team. A trio of Warriors — senior Kamran Dadvar, junior Hayden Nordholm and freshman Alex Hansen — earned honorable mentions.
SWING
Halleh Gahan and Izzy Scott both made First Team All League in girls track and field.
The Warriors track and field program had a record-breaking year of competition, with the Carpinteria girls athletes standing far and above the rest with first team selections for almost every available event.
The top awards included the girls coaching staff, led by head coach Van Latham, which was selected as the Coaching Staff of the Year; and Senior Vivian Huskins, who earned a pair of first team selections and was named as the Overall Track Athlete of the Year after a year of setting several school records.
Carpinteria girls track and field athletes populated 16 of the top 20 spaces in the first team selections. These selections were highlighted by sprinters Huskins and Kaydance Gardner, hurdle specialists Halleh Gahan and Izzy Scott and two different relay quartets.
Underclassmen were also a big factor in the selections, as four different freshman or sophomore girls were named to the first team. Gahan, a sophomore, earned selections in both the hurdles
and the 4x400 relay; sophomore Callie Labistour earned a first team selection in the long jump; freshman Caroline Cooney was first team in the triple jump; and freshman Lillian Van Eyck earned a first team spot in pole vault.
The Warriors girls, who were undefeated in league meets and finished the year as Citrus Coast League champions, also accounted for four spots on the second team and four honorable mentions.
For Carpinteria’s boys track and field team, senior Josiah Gonzales earned a spot as the Warriors’ sole first team selection in the high jump. The Warriors 4x400 relay team earned a spot on the second team, as did senior throwing specialists Eli Perez (shot put) and Caleb Kelly (discus).
Carpinteria’s boys and girls swim programs both ended the year as Citrus Coast League champs, and both teams
were well rewarded in this year’s All League selections.
The boys swimming coaching staff, including Jon Otsuki and Kurt Souza, was named as the Coaching Staff of the Year. Senior swim captain Jake Ehlers capped off his career as the Citrus Coast League Swimmer of the Year, in addition to three first team selections, including the 200yard freestyle and two relay events.
Warriors boys swimmers dominated the first team selections, earning the spots in every event except two. These first team selections included senior Sky Korling, who made the list in four events, and senior Massimo Bonilla-Zakosek, who earned two spots.
Other Warriors swimmers who earned first team selections included senior Micah Smith, junior Chris Reed, sophomore Luke Donahue and sophomore Wyatt Pitterle.
Carpinteria’s boys swimmers accounted for five spots on the second team and four honorable mentions.
The Carpinteria girls swim team also finished this year as repeat Citrus Coast League champions. The girls swimmers earned 12 spots on the first team and eight spots on the second team.
The Warriors girls had a deep roster of talent, with seven different swimmers earning selections to either the first or second team.
Junior Izzy Scott — who also earned All League selections in track and field — came away with first team selections in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events, and as part of the 200-medley relay squad with juniors Klari Blackman, Lucy Moore and Hazel Dugré.
Moore earned three first team selections in all and one spot on the second team. Dugré earned a pair of first team selections as part of the girls relay squads and another two second team selections in individual events. Sophomore Madison Lee earned a pair of first team selections, and freshman Jane Mayer earned a spot as a member of the 400-freestyle relay team.
Carpinteria senior football standout Drew Filippini-Campos signed a letter of intent to attend Concordia University of Wisconsin to study kinesiology and play college football with the Falcons next season, in a ceremony with family, coaches and classmates on campus on June 1.
The senior was one of the most exciting players in recent memory, making his presence known anytime he was on the field, whether it was as a running back on offense, defensive back on defense or as a dangerous kick and punt returner.
In his final season, he gained an average of 140.4 all-purpose yards per game, finishing the year with 1,264 total yards, with 415 yards as a running back and 93 yards as a receiver. Surprisingly, Filippini-Campos gained the bulk of his yards in special teams, with a combined 728 yards in kick and punt returns, three of which he returned for touchdowns.
Filippini-Campos managed to score in nearly every way possible on the field, with 13 touchdowns in total. During the Warriors season opener against Santa Clara, Filippini-Campos scored four touchdowns in three different ways, with point returns, rushing touchdowns and an interception returned for a score to help lead his team to a 52-7 victory.
Filippini-Campos also served as the goaltender for the Warriors boys soccer team, turning in multiple shutouts during his senior season.
“Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout this journey, my community, family and friends,” Filippini-Campos wrote in a social media post announcing his college decision.
Drew Filippini-Campos signed a letter of intent to play football at Concordia University of Wisconsin. He was an all-around star on the football field, scoring touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams.
“I couldn’t have done this without the support from my mom. I’m excited to say I’m a Falcon. Let’s go Falcons!”
––Ryan P.
Cruz
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LEAH HARDING
If you grew up in the ‘90s, you probably remember staring at a food pyramid on the wall of your school cafeteria. Grains at the base, vegetables and fruits stacked in the middle, fats and oils at the top. That pyramid ran from 1992 until 2011, when the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) quietly swapped it for something called MyPlate.
MyPlate was meant to show what a healthy plate should look like at mealtime. Half fruits and vegetables, a quarter grains, a quarter protein, with a small dairy circle off to the side. It was a simple concept, but almost nobody knew about it (me included). So for over 10 years, most Americans were operating without any clear national nutritional framework.
Well, the pyramid is back! On January 7, 2026, the USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, and with it a redesigned food pyramid. It looks pretty different from the one I remember.
Most of the core guidance did not shift. The guidelines still recommend:
• Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Prioritizing whole grains over refined grains
• Limiting added sugars to less than 10% of your daily calories
• Keeping saturated fat below 10% of daily calories
• Limiting sodium and alcohol
If you are a healthy eater, none of this should surprise you. The fundamentals of good nutrition will always remain the same.
What changed
The pyramid itself is a big shift. The new version is inverted, with three clear section labels. Protein, Dairy, and Healthy Fats share the top tier alongside Vegetables and Fruits. Whole Grains sit at the narrow base. The old pyramid suggested grains should make up the bulk of what you eat, with 6-11 servings, now reduced to only 2-4 servings per day.
If you visit Realfood.gov, you’ll see that protein recommendations went up
significantly: from .8 grams per kilogram of body weight to 1.2-1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. The gut microbiome also gets a mention, reflecting how much research has advanced in this area over the last decade (info on the gut microbiome can be found in the full recommendations).
And then there is an ultra-processed food (UPF) callout, which is the one I want to spend a little more time on.
For the first time, the guidelines explicitly name ultra-processed foods as something to avoid. Previous editions used vague language like “discretionary calories.”
That matters because about 55% of Americans currently get more than half their daily calories from UPFs. The issue is not really about the calorie count; it is that these products are made with thousands of chemical additives and synthetic ingredients that your body has no reliable system for processing.
Those additives interfere with your gut, disrupt the hormones that tell you when you are full and work against your body’s ability to know when to stop eating. You are not just eating more calories; you are eating substances your body was never designed to manage.
My perspective
The emphasis on protein is the change I am most excited by. Higher protein intake supports muscle retention, helps regulate
appetite and plays a meaningful role in metabolic health. If you’ve ever been to one of my speaking engagements, you’ll know this is the first thing I talk about. Now, the recommendations most nutrition coaches have been using for years are finally legitimized.
The UPF callout is long overdue. Naming it specifically gives people a clearer, more actionable target than “eat less junk food.”
At the core, the message of these new guidelines is simple. Eat real food. Protein at every meal. Plenty of vegetables and fruits with whole grains on the side, not at the forefront. Limit the stuff with a 20-ingredient label. None of this is revolutionary.
These guidelines are a framework, not a rigid prescription. Individual needs vary based on age, activity level, health status and goals. What works well for one person may need adjustment for another. If you are not sure how any of this applies to your specific situation or you have been wanting to get your nutrition dialed in but aren’t sure where to start, shoot me an email and let’s schedule a discovery call. I work with people oneon-one to build something that actually fits their life, not a generic plan off the internet. Let’s figure out what that looks like for you.
Leah Harding is a nutrition coach and personal trainer dedicated to helping clients understand how food fuels their lives and supports their wellness goals. With a focus on data-driven, personalized nutrition strategies, Leah empowers her clients to make informed choices that enhance their health and well-being. She previously owned CrossFit Carpinteria/Foxwing Fitness until 2018. For inquiries or suggestions for future wellness articles, contact Leah at leah@foxwingfitness.com.
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brick was thrown from inside the restaurant. Deputies located an unsecured gate at the rear of the property and were unable to locate the suspect. The unknown suspect(s) are in violation of Police Code 459 (burglary) and 594(b)(1) (vandalism with damages of $400 or more).
0209 hrs / Incident / 5000 block Carpinteria Avenue
Neighbors at an area motel called about a female yelling in a room. The female victim and her boyfriend were found intoxicated in their room. The female victim had bruising and road rash from a prior incident two days prior in Montecito. The female victim remembered arguing, then running out of the room to get to her car but didn’t recall how she ended up back in the room. Her cell phone and one of her shoes were found in the parking lot halfway between her car and their hotel room. A subject was arrested and booked on kidnapping and false imprisonment. An emergency protective order was granted and served.
Saturday, May 30
1820 hrs / Traffic incident / Carpinteria Avenue and Reynolds Avenue
A deputy was driving westbound on Carpinteria Avenue when he saw a large tan motorhome blocking westbound traffic. The deputy contacted the driver, who was found to not have a license nor any registration paperwork for the RV. A CHP180 was completed. The RV was moved out of the roadway while the driver got gas and found a valid driver.
2256 hrs / Traffic violation / Highway 101 and Bailard Avenue
A deputy observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and utilized a Lidar device to capture a speed of 89 mph. A traffic enforcement was initiated and the vehicle yielded at a gas station. The driver was found to be in violation of CVC 12500(a) (driving without a valid license) and 16028(a) (driving without valid insurance). The driver was issued a citation for the violations. The vehicle was legally parked, and the driver was advised to have a licensed driver come to the scene.
The city of Carpinteria’s aquatics staff has made several updates to Carpinteria’s beaches to promote accessibility through funding from the Beach Accessibility Grant Program, according to the city’s Aquatics Coordinator Lexi Persoon. These updates include the addition of Mobi-mats, which makes it easier for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and other mobility devices to cross the sand. Beach wheelchairs are also available for public use at the Linden, Holly and Ash lifeguard towers during staffed weekend hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Expanded weekday lifeguard coverage will run from June 11 through Aug. 19. Beach visitors are encouraged to help keep the mats clear and well maintained throughout the busy summer season, Persoon said.
Shirley Kimberlin 805-886-0228 skimberlin@aol.com Lic. #00623395
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PRICE REDUCED $620,000.
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DOWNTOWN MIXED USE
Rare, mixed-use property on the 'T' in downtown Carpinteria-fantastic location! Parcel currently configured as 5 residential rental units and 1 commercial rental. Commercial building is a florist, but past uses include a salon, art gallery/gift shop, bike shop, and was once the location of the Carpinteria Herald newspaper! All but one residential unit currently rented. Some tenant parking onsite, W/D hookups in storage area. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS.
OFFERED AT $2,500,000
Please call Terry Stain at 805-705-1310
WHATʼS NEXT ? I will be attending Westmont and then med school
FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Spending the night at CIF, swimming on the team and the first two rounds of CIF baseball
LOOKING FORWARD TO: Meeting new people and lasting relationships
WHATʼS NEXT? I will be attending Westmont to study to be an OBGYN
FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Taking human anatomy
LOOKING FORWARD TO: Working this summer and traveling
Ahead of Carpinteria High Schoolʼs (CHS) June 10 graduation, Coastal View News photographer Robin Karlsson spoke to members of the class of 2026 about their goals, high school memories and whatʼs next. Check back with Coastal View News next week to learn more about the class of 2026.
WHATʼS NEXT ? Attending Mount Saint Maryʼs University in Los Angeles to major in politcal science
FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Cheer, mock trial and being crowned homecoming queen
LOOKING FORWARD TO: New friendships, growth and academic prosperity
WHATʼS NEXT? I will be attending USC to study civil engineeering in the fall to study business economics
FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Playing soccer working hard at practices, the bus rides
LOOKING FORWARD TO: Establishing my own construction firm some day
WHATʼS NEXT ? I will be attending UC Berkeley to study civil engineering
FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Playing guitar at lunch with my friends
LOOKING FORWARD TO: Taking classes affiliated with my major
WHATʼS NEXT ? Attending SBCC then transfering to UCSC to major in art
FAVORITE HS MEMORY: All the Muses performances
LOOKING FORWARD TO: Spending time with my friends this summer before we all go to college
WHATʼS NEXT ? Attending UC Davis to study biological science
FAVORITE HS MEMORY: This yearʼs spirit week and rally
LOOKING FORWARD TO: Meeting new people and trying new things
WHATʼS NEXT? Going to SBCC to become a veterinary technician
FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Food stops with the cross country team after races
LOOKING FORWARD TO: Meeting new friends at college and working with animals
WHATʼS NEXT? Iʼll be attending SBCC to get my EMT certification
FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Playing volleyball with all my friends
LOOKING FORWARD TO: A career in firefighting
WHATʼS NEXT? I will be attending UCLA
FAVORITE HS MEMORY: Cheering on my senior night
LOOKING FORWARD TO: Starting college and meeting new people
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