Coastal View News • March 5, 2026

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The Carpinteria Woman’s Club will host author and historian Lorissa Rinehart for a special presentation celebrating Women’s History Month on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m.

Rinehart will speak about her latest book, “Winning the arthquake ow Jeannette Rankin efied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress.” The presentation will take place at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road.

The book tells the story of Jeannette Rankin, the trailbla ing politician who became the first woman elected to the United States Congress. Rinehart’s work explores the intersections of women’s history, politics, war and peace while highlighting Rankin’s determination to break barriers in American government.

Rinehart is a celebrated women’s historian, author and public speaker. Her biography of Rankin is considered the first comprehensive account of the pioneering lawmaker’s life and legacy.

The event is presented in collaboration with the Women Making Change Initiative. Organizers encourage community members to attend and celebrate Women’s History Month. Attendees are invited to bring a friend and a dish or beverage to share.

For more information about the event, contact the Carpinteria Woman’s Club at info@carpinteriawomansclub.com.

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The AgeWell “Men Aging Well” group will host physician and author Dr. Michael Kearney for a special presentation exploring end-of-life care and the human experience of dying on Thursday, March 12.

The talk, titled “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Death and Dying but Were Afraid to Ask,” will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Carpinteria Veteran Memorial Building.

Kearney, an internationally respected physician, teacher and speaker, brings more than 40 years of experience working with individuals and families navigating serious illness and end-of-life transitions. Throughout his career, he has focused on helping people approach death with greater understanding, compassion and meaning. is work e plores how individuals and families can find connection, resilience and healing during life’s most profound moments. Kearney is also the author of several books on the subject, including “Mortally Wounded: Stories of Soul Pain, Death, and Healing” and “A Place of Healing: Working with Nature and Soul at the End of Life.”

Organizers say the presentation will provide practical insight while encouraging open conversation in a welcoming environment.

The event is part of the AgeWell “Men Aging Well” series and is designed specifically for men. Male members of the community are invited to attend.

For more information about AgeWell programs, call (805) 881-1279 or email agewell@carpinteriaca.gov.

ero-interest student loan rogram o ens or anta arbara ounty students

Santa Barbara County students seeking help paying for higher education now have access to a rare financing option education loans with ero percent interest.

The Jewish ree Loan Association J LA , a outhern California nonprofit serving Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties, has opened its 2026 student loan application cycle, offering interest-free loans to help students pursue a range of educational programs.

Last year, the organization distributed $3,467,640 in zero-interest education funding, assisting students attending undergraduate and graduate programs, community colleges, nursing and medical schools, and vocational or trade programs.

Eligible Santa Barbara County residents may borrow up to $10,000 per school year. Borrowers repay exactly what they borrow, with no interest or fees attached to the loans.

Applications are currently open, and loan requests will begin review on April 1. unding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Program organizers say the loans are designed to help students who may not qualify for traditional private financing. While the loans require qualified guarantors, strong borrower credit is not necessary to apply.

With tuition costs continuing to rise across California and student debt becoming a growing concern for families, the program aims to provide students with an alternative to high-interest private loans while pursuing their education.

Santa Barbara County residents enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, nursing, medical, community college, vocational or trade programs are eligible to apply.

For more information about eligibility requirements and the application process, students can visit the Jewish ree Loan Association’s website, a.org.

Geri Ann Campopiano

08/10/1947 –– 02/27/2026

Geri Ann Campopiano passed away on Feb. 27, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on Aug. 10, 1947, in Fresno, Calif., Geri Ann loved with devotion her family and a passionate commitment to her community.

In 1970, she moved to Carpinteria, Calif., a town she would help shape for decades to come. Geri Ann was a powerful and steady presence in the community. She helped in the founding of Carpinteria Beautiful and was a determined advocate for protecting the Carpinteria Bluffs. She also helped found the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center and contributed to many other local efforts that strengthened and preserved the character of the town she loved. Her civic involvement reflected both her determination and her belief that small communities thrive when people step forward to serve.

Geri Ann found joy in simple, enduring pleasures. She loved playing bridge with friends, walking through town, gardening, margaritas, camping and cooking. Carpinteria was not only her home but the landscape of her daily life and friendships.

She is survived by her husband, Gary; her sons, Dylan and Joseph; and her grandchildren, Ravi, Chloe and Marco and her daughters-in-law Julia and Caroline. She was deeply proud of her family and cherished her role as wife, mother and grandmother.

Geri Ann was a true optimist and always looked for the good in any situation. er final words to her family were, “I’m so lucky.” Her legacy lives on in the community she helped protect and enrich, and in the family who will carry forward her strength, conviction, and love.

Please consider a gift to the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center or the Scleroderma Research Foundation in Geri’s honor.

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Jordan Barbeau 03/19/1991 –– 02/19/2026

On Feb. 19, 2026, at the age of 34, Jordan Barbeau peacefully left this world for eternal rest. Jordan was born March 19, 1991, in Santa Maria, Calif. to Martin and Regina Barbeau, where he joined his big sister Jayme. Jordan attended local schools in Santa Maria and participated in many different sports including soccer, football, baseball and basketball while growing up in the Santa Maria Valley.

In his early twenties he moved to Carpinteria, Calif., a place he called “home.” Jordan spent endless hours walking the town, enjoying the beaches, frequenting local eateries and engaging in conversations with anyone and everyone. Jordan made a “friend” everywhere he went. He was an avid sports fan –– he could tell you anything and everything you wanted to know about the Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Vikings, and his support for his teams never wavered. He was a wealth of knowledge regarding player statistics and would often offer his analysis to whomever would listen.

Jordan’s laughter was large, silly and sweet, spreading warmth and drawing laughter from all around him. Everyone who met him couldn’t help but be drawn to his infectious smile and positive energy. Despite the challenges he faced due to his Huntington’s Disease, Jordan never lost his spirit. Every day was a gift to him and he embraced each day with happiness and love.

He was a great son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. We say “goodbye for now,” and tightly embrace the memories of his laughter and the warmth of his love. We love you Jordan, forever and always.

Jordan is survived by his father Martin and stepmother Silvia Gomez, sister Jayme Barbeau, stepsisters Lia Graham and Nicole Jackson, grandmother Alicia Diaz, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Jordan requested a Celebration of Life instead of a funeral service, so we will be honoring him at a later date. In lieu of owers, please consider a donation in Jordan’s honor to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) at https:// greaterla.hdsa.org.

Toni Freeman Stuart 11/27/1937 –– 01/02/2026

The Reverend Toni Freeman Stuart, Priest Associate at St. Michael’s University Church, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Santa Barbara’s Cottage Hospital at the age of 88.

Elementary. After Toni and King divorced in 1974, Toni dedicated herself to public service. She became a community organizer in redeveloping neighborhoods, ran local political campaigns, served as a field representative for two City Councilpersons, and ran for City Council herself in 1979.

A woman of indomitable spirit, Toni fought cancer for over a decade. Before her passing, she kept her illness at bay just long enough to celebrate a final Thanksgiving and Christmas with her family. Shortly after Christmas, she returned to the hospital where, on New Year’s Day, Bishop John Harvey Taylor administered last rites.

Toni was born in Bakersfield to Jack and Elinor Freeman. She was the oldest of four children including her sister Sue Stratton and her brothers Dan Freeman and Larry Freeman. Her family lived in Alhambra, Los Feliz and San Francisco before putting down roots in Pasadena.

While her family did not attend church, Toni was drawn to faith as a teenager, attending Pasadena Presbyterian Church with friends and eventually being christened there. ne of Toni’s first obs was providing children in her Pasadena neighborhood with swimming lessons during her summer breaks from Stanford. After graduating from Stanford in 1959, Toni worked as an advertising manager at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena, where she met fellow employee and aspiring actor Arthur “King” Stuart, whom she married in 1960.

While raising three children in Pasadena, Toni became active in community issues and attended All Saints Episcopal Church. When Pasadena’s schools were integrated via mandatory busing in 1970, Toni helped lead a group of parents who enthusiastically welcomed the children as the buses dropped them off at Longfellow

In the late 1970s, Toni’s faith and activism merged when she joined Clergy and Laity Concerned (CALC) as its Executive Secretary. CALC was then well known as an in uential interfaith anti-war organization, originally formed in 1965 to oppose the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. In 1980, Toni and other CALC members demonstrated global courage by traveling to Iran as part of a civilian delegation to build goodwill during the hostage crisis. A 2019 BBC documentary about this, “A Call from the Hostage Takers,” is viewable on YouTube. At home, Toni was instrumental in forming a broad interfaith coalition that successfully blocked the basing of MX missiles on partially indigenous lands in the Great Basin of Nevada and Utah.

Toni entered the seminary at the Episcopal Theological School at Bloy House in Claremont in 1985, where she earned a Master of Arts degree in 1989. She was ordained to the priesthood in 1990, and served as the vicar at St. Francis in Atwater Village (1993-2000) and the rector at St. Matthew’s in Sacramento (2000-2005), before retiring to Carpinteria, where she continued her ministry at St. Michael’s and remained a dedicated member of Immaculate Heart Community, an ecumenical group created by nuns who broke from traditional Catholic authority in 1970 to dedicate themselves to social justice, feminist spirituality, and peace activism.

Toni found joy in the Carpinteria Writers’ Group, volunteering for Seal Watch, and raising canaries. In recent years, Toni helped revive and participated in a peace vigil on Friday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m., which continues today at the corner of Linden Avenue and Carpinteria Avenue.

Toni is survived by her three children, Susan Stuart (Todd Shuman), Dan Stuart (Carla Almore-Stuart) and Jane Edel (Mike Edel); her four grandchildren, Tasha Stuart-Shuman, Max Edel, Stephen Edel, and Michael Stuart; and her siblings, Sue Stratton and Larry Freeman. Toni was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Elinor Freeman; her brother, Dan Freeman; and her ex-husband, King Stuart.

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An interactive Community Hazard Awareness Map available at ReadySBC.org allows Santa Barbara County residents to e lore otential risks in their neighborhoods in luding wildfire flooding earth uake and tsunami hazards using data om iled by the anta arbara ounty fi e o mergen y anagement.

County launches Hazard Awareness Map to boost preparedness

BY CVN STAFF

The anta Barbara County ce of mergency Management has launched a new Community a ard Awareness Map designed to help residents better understand and prepare for natural and human-caused ha ards across the region.

The online map, now available at Ready BC.org, compiles trusted, multi- urisdictional data into an interactive, user-friendly platform that allows users to e plore risks in their neighborhoods, including flooding, wildfires, earthquakes, tsunamis and other potential threats.

Built primarily from the county’s 2022 Multi-Jurisdictional a ard Mitigation Plan, the map translates comple technical information into an accessible format aimed at strengthening public awareness and resilience.

“This map empowers our community with actionable knowledge,” said elly ubbard, director of the county ce of mergency Management. “Anyone can now visually e pand their familiarity with local ha ards and make informed decisions that protect lives, homes and our shared future.”

Rising climate risks

County officials said the new tool comes as communities face increasingly frequent and severe climate-related events.

In 2021, the county completed a Cli mate Change Vulnerability Assessment

e amining how climate-related ha ards could affect people, infrastructure, ecosystems and community services. Among its findings sea levels are pro ected to rise by . feet by 2100, and the number of e treme heat days is e pected to increase eightfold.

ubbard said the map offers residents “a clearer picture of what climate-related challenges mean close to home,” and encourages community members to use the information to take proactive preparedness steps.

Supporting planning and coordination

The Community a ard Awareness Map is intended to serve a broad audience, including residents, business owners, planners, emergency managers and educators. According to the ce of mergency Management, the tool will Improve public awareness by helping residents identify ha ards that may affect their homes and neighborhoods.

upport informed decision-making for land-use planning, infrastructure investments and emergency preparedness efforts.

Promote stronger coordination across urisdictions by aligning consistent data and fostering a shared understanding of regional risk.

In addition to county mitigation plan data, the map incorporates information from authoritative sources including the California epartment of Conservation,

the California eological urvey and ederal mergency Management Agency. cials said data will be updated as new information becomes available.

Building on emergency tools

The new map builds on last summer’s launch of the county’s mergency Zones Map, which provides real-time information during disasters, including evacuation orders and shelter-in-place instructions.

With the addition of the Community a ard Awareness Map, o cials said residents now have a comprehensive set of online tools one for use during active emergencies and another to support advance planning and long-term preparedness.

Community members are encouraged to e plore the map in the “Maps” section at Ready BC.org and use the information to strengthen household and neighborhood readiness.

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Women Making Change announces monthlong ne W en’s st nth

Women Making Change will mark Women’s History Month with a series of events throughout March celebrating the achievements, leadership and resilience of women locally and around the world.

The organization hosts a month of programming each year designed to educate, inspire and elevate the stories of women past and present through community gatherings, speakers and cultural events.

Festivities begin Sunday, March 8 with an International Women’s Day march starting at 9 a.m. Participants will gather at the intersection of Carpinteria and Linden avenues and march to the beach, followed by an International Women’s Day Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carpinteria Children’s Project, 5201 8th t. The festival will feature nonprofits supporting women, female entertainers, women-owned businesses and food trucks. Organizers say the event aims to inspire and empower women and girls in the community.

On Wednesday, March 11, historian and author Lorissa Rinehart will present a talk about her book “Winning the Earthquake ow Jeannette Rankin efied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress.” The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road, and explores the intersections of women’s history, politics, war and peace through the life of Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress.

The fourth annual Intergenerational Tea will be held Saturday, March 21 in the Lynda Fairly Courtyard at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. The afternoon event brings together women of all ages for conversation, tea and refreshments. Tickets are available online at carpinteriawomansclub.com.

Later in the month, Women Making Change will host “The Whole Female” panel discussion on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club. The panel will feature experts dis-

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cussing women’s health and wellness across the lifespan.

The organization’s programming will continue into spring with “Women in the Water” on Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. at the Alcazar Theatre. The event will include a film screening and panel dis-

cussion highlighting women’s growing role and achievements in water sports, maritime industries, conservation and related fields.

For more information about Women Making Change events, visit carpinteriawomansclub.com.

You can be a restoration gardener

CVN turf. Lawns absolutely have their place, providing durable, wonderful surfaces for our community parks and sports fields where children can play, and teams can compete. The problem is its default status in our yards, where a more vibrant, living landscape could thrive instead.

THE LAY OF THE LAND

This past January, I spent a Saturday morning logged in from home, not just as an observer but as a student of a growing and urgent movement. I was attending the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s 13th Annual Conservation Symposium virtually. The shared sense of purpose was clear as a diverse array of scientists, land managers and home gardeners presented their work. A powerful, unifying narrative unfolded: our local ecosystems are under profound stress, and the single most effective tool we possess for healing them begins right in our own backyards. The solution, echoed in every session, is the conscious and deliberate act of planting native plants.

It was there that I learned about the garden’s “Native Plant Pledge,” a powerful initiative that transforms this idea into concrete action. This isn’t just a symbolic gesture, but a key part of a much larger, science-driven mission. Citing the work of renowned ecologists, the garden has set a regional goal to achieve 30% native plant coverage in the spaces where we live, work and play. This is the critical tipping point, the threshold at which local ecosystems can begin to rebound and support healthy, self-sustaining populations of wildlife. To reach this goal, the Garden has an ambitious target for 2026: to have 10,000 people join the movement. I took the pledge that day, and I encourage you also to oin this vital effort. For decades, we’ve been conditioned to see a very specific, and deeply awed, image of the ideal yard: the manicured green lawn, a holdover from a wetter, cooler European climate. When treated as the default for our private landscapes, it becomes an ecological desert — a biologically silent carpet demanding immense quantities of water while relying on a constant cycle of chemical fertilizers that ultimately wash into our creeks and ocean. Most critically, it is a food desert for the pollinators and insects that form the very foundation of a healthy environment.

This isn’t a declaration of war on all

To choose native plants is to consciously reject this default. When we choose natives, we evolve from being just gardeners into becoming restoration gardeners. We shift our mindset from being caretakers of a sterile plot of land to becoming true nature allies, actively participating in the ecological healing of our community.

The importance of this role cannot be overstated. Think of the rugged, beautiful landscape of the Carpinteria Bluffs, with the scent of coastal sagebrush on a warm afternoon. That is the authentic look and feel of our region. As restoration gardeners, we have the power to weave our own yards into this larger natural fabric. Our local wildlife has co-evolved over millennia with these specific plants. The monarch butter y cannot complete its life cycle without native milkweed.

A single native oak tree can provide food and shelter for over 500 species of caterpillars, which in turn become the primary, irreplaceable food source for baby songbirds. By planting these species, we create a continuous thread of habitat that stretches from our doorsteps to precious wild spaces like the Bluffs and the foothills, directly combating the habitat fragmentation that threatens so many species.

Taking the pledge is the first step. The next is often asking, “But which plants are right for my yard?” Thankfully, this question has never been easier to answer. The California Native Plant Society (cnps.org) offers a free, powerful online database at Calscape.org. The site can generate custom, localized planting guides and lists based on your specific location. This incredible tool allows you to further filter the results by sun exposure, soil type and water needs, truly taking the guesswork out of planting locally.

But knowing which plants belong is only half the battle. What about design?

For this, the Bloom! California initiative provides a wealth of inspiration on its website, bloomcalifornia.org, with professionally designed, ready-to-use garden plans. For an even more comprehensive set of local resources, visit the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s website and explore “The Native Plant Tool Kit” (sbbotanicgarden.org/insight/na-

Giant coreopsis (Leptosyne gigantea) is a low maintenance and droughttolerant flowering bush nati e to ali ornia oastal sage and ha arral habitats and is a great hoi e in ar interia or a sunny well-drained lo ation. ts multitude o striking yellow daisy-like flowers attra t birds butterflies moths and other ollinators rom late winter into s ring be ore the lant goes dormant during the dry summer and all months a oiding the need or watering.

Native gardening is about creating a landscape that matches where we are, ro ides t e greener owers s ade and beauty you want in your yard, requires less maintenance and water usage than traditional landscaping, and also happens to be habitat that helps heal nature.

tive-plant-toolkit). This fantastic resource is a one-stop-shop that includes guides on everything from “Easy-to-Grow Native Plants” to a “Plant This, Not That” guide.

Native gardening is about creating a landscape that matches where we are, provides the greenery, owers, shade and beauty you want in your yard, requires less maintenance and water usage than traditional landscaping, and also happens to be habitat that helps heal nature.

I urge you to visit sbbotanicgarden. org/grow/join-the-movement to take the Native Plant Pledge, and let’s get growing.

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 i ing on t e blu s or t e ran lin Trail, or “vacationing” as a tent camper at the State Beach.

ARB gives preliminary approval to three-unit condominium project on 7th Street

BY JUN STARKEY

Carpinteria’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) unanimously granted preliminary approval to the Surf Cottages Condominium project, located at 4716 7th St., at the board’s Feb. 26 meeting.

The project entails remodeling an existing four-bedroom, two-bathroom single family home at the site, and constructing a two-story, two-unit condominium building with an attached two-car garage for each unit at the back of the property. The project would yield a total of three condominium units.

Planner Megan Musolf, who presented the project to ARB members, said that although there are currently story poles up at the site, erected in January, they don’t re ect a recent 13-inch decrease in the plans overall height.

The remodel of the single-family home includes the addition of a second story, moving the building’s front door to face 7th Street and increasing the number of bathrooms from two to four. The maximum height of the building would be 23 feet and nine inches, and the square footage of the building would increase from 1,2 0 to 2,1 1 square feet.

The two-unit building would consist of Unit A, a three bedroom, three bathroom condo with a balcony and front door facing 7th Street; and Unit B, a three bed, two bathroom and a half bath condo. The front door of Unit B would face inward, towards the property’s driveway. The maximum height of the building would be 25 feet and eight inches.

The remodel would also include shifting the driveway towards the center of the property, new landscaping, constructing a new guest parking space and a fence along the southern property line and removing a large telephone pole from the front of the property.

Musolf said three variations of threeunit condominium plans have been submitted for the site since 2008. The first version of the pro ect never made it to preliminary approval, and was considered inactive as of November 2013. The

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second version of the project received preliminary approval from the ARB in March 2018, with several recommendations from board members. The project received approval from the Planning Commission in June 2018.

After the property’s current owner Michael Haber purchased the property and all its entitlements in 2020, the project received several extensions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A building permit application for the project was submitted in November 2024 but was not processed due to the entitlements on the property expiring before a formal review was completed.

The current version of the project was submitted on eb. 13 of this year and had “significant enough architectural changes from the previous approved project,” Musolf told board members.

Musolf asked board members to provide feedback on the color scheme, lighting fi tures, the landscape and hardscape plans and the bulk and massing of

the project along the property lines and across the entire property.

Board member Richard E. Johnson suggested adding a gable roof, and to find a way to break up the mass of the project to match other buildings in the neighborhood.

Board member Richard Little suggested altering the color palette of the project to include more variation. Little agreed with Johnson’s suggestion regarding reducing the mass of the project, potentially by lowering the ceiling elevation. He also

suggested adding an additional door to the remodeled existing building’s garage, to allow easier access for residents.

Board member Patrick O’Connor made several suggestions regarding the project’s architecture and suggested making the undertones for the project’s colors more cohesive.

ARB Chair Amy Blakemore made several suggestions about altering the project’s plant palette. “In general, I think you guys are on the right path,” Blakemore said.

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Draft EIR: faulty analysis

The draft Environmental Impact Report IR for the ur iner Inn Pro ect is available for public review and covers the pro ect’s two phases.

Proposal to locate a new public parking lot across the tracks on the open space trail by the city’s Public Works and a hotel on the current downtown and beach parking. The applicant is the developer. The DEIR determines environmental impacts over 1 different areas. The draft report is over 00 pages with appendices 1, 00 pages of analysis studies to support the draft’s conclusions.

There is a common thread that several of the impacted areas in the draft report presents conclusions inaccurate evidence-based analysis. Transportation adverse impacts on tra c ow and parking demand as a result of the location and design of the city’s proposed new lot.

Draft conclusions were supported by the applicant’s parking study of occupancy counts observed in October (not during summer demand . The study references the city’s Walker updated study of August 2025 which includes Linden quare usage. But, the third aturday used to determine occupancy was the same aturday used in 201 which showed a low count versus all the other aturdays. Not a valid one-day assumption to pro ect future impact of a hotel on shared parking.

imilar studies question the analysis methodologies in other impact areas. Aesthetics effect on scenic vista by si e scale of the hotel. Pictures did not include the story poles and were taken on overcast days. Biological Resources habitat modifications where the new parking lot is being built. ydrology alter e isting drainage patterns with the new parking location right ne t to a residential neighborhood.

LETTERS

“How many rooftop bars does downtown Carpinteria need?”

—Rosie Blue

The city and its environmental consultants are required to address these adverse impact shortfalls in the final IR. inal public comments due by March . Alan and Carol Koch Carpinteria

urfliner lan is a hazard for railroad rossers

The proposed ur iner Inn is not only an environmental ha ard but a public safety ha ard as well. It will force hundreds of tourists parking in the relocated lot to cross in the path of 0 mph freight trains multiple times to access the downtown shopping area. ur e isting parking lot avoids this risk.

Mike Winneguth Carpinteria

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There are multiple safety, ta ing of natural resources and aesthetic reasons to oppose the boutique Surfliner 36-

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room impactful height pro ection of 3 feet and one inch development. And honestly, who would pay to sleep right on a noisy, dangerous railroad track or commuters, there are even more trains being added. ur city is already getting a new 2-room otel armony at 100 Via Real. on’t remove essential parking in Lot 3 that all the original and new restaurants and shops in town need to succeed. Why not bring back the charming shuttle instead Before March , let principal planner Mindy ogg, mindyf carpinteriaca.gov, know overcrowding is never, ever the answer.

Alison Johnson Carpinteria

ery side street should be one way

I’ve uno cially estimated that 0 of Carpinteria’s public space is for cars, not people. Many streets here don’t even have sidewalks. What if we decide that people deserve the beautiful public space in our town, not cars ur town regulations are consistently prioriti ing cars over humans, and I’d like to see that change. While my dream for Carpinteria would be to turn most streets into public walkways and bikeways, I see reducing the width of streets by turning most into “one ways” as a good step. Sure, on your way home you may have to drive around the block, but imagine a wide natural-scape path for walkers and cyclists lined with native plants, large rocks and benches. Instead of walking out of your door to the proverbial cliff that could kill you a street with cars ,

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there would be a larger buffer one, where kids can play, dogs can run and you could sit on a bench in the sun to read your book. alf the amount of cars would come down your street, making it feel more calm. This would be a public space for people.

Many days, I walk or bike down my street to grab a coffee at Lucky Llama or stop by the farmers market. There are ne t to ero sidewalks along the way, so with my dog on a tight leash, I keep my ears out for cars behind me, sometimes umping to the side as a car comes around the corner.

Every side street should be a “oneway.” This will make your kids safer, your “street” more beautiful, your commute calmer and give shared space back to you, not all the passing cars.

Bubby Vernon Carpinteria

Don t mo e ew ort ea h to ar interia

The draft Environmental Impact Report IR for the proposed ur iner Inn analy es the pro ect largely on its own. But downtown Carpinteria does not operate one pro ect at a time. The Palms renovation includes an event space and a rooftop bar. Linden quare added another one, along with busy restaurants. Both rely heavily on city-provided parking. Now the ur iner proposal adds yet another rooftop bar and event venue, again drawing from the same limited public parking supply.

CEQA requires cities to evaluate cumulative impacts, not ust isolated ones. Yet the draft EIR does not adequately address what happens when multiple event-driven uses, beach tra c, Amtrak riders and downtown visitors all compete for the same finite parking at peak times. n paper, “con unctive” parking may appear workable. In reality, summer weekends, evening events and train departures overlap.

This is not ust a technical issue. It’s about access and identity.

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How many rooftop bars does downtown Carpinteria need?

Supporters emphasize economic benefits. But economic vitality depends on accessibility. If parking at the train station becomes unreliable, rail usage and coastal access suffer especially for residents and lower-cost visitors who depend on transit. Congestion also keeps locals away from downtown and puts added pressure on small businesses already facing rising rents.

Carpinteria’s charm has always rested on balance visitors and locals, vitality and livability, tourism and community. We should be cautious about transforming our livable town into a high-intensity entertainment corridor dependent on public parking that was never designed for stacked event uses.

Before approving another ma or visitor-serving pro ect, the city should require a rigorous evaluation of cumulative parking and access impacts, not only to comply with C A, but to preserve character and accessibility. It would be wiser to move to Newport Beach than to bring Newport Beach to Carpinteria.

Rosie Blue Carpinteria

Community garden will complement urfliner nn

I was surprised by last week’s Coastal View News coverage of The urfliner Inn, which left the impression that the boutique hotel would threaten the Community arden. That should not be the takeaway. The ur iner Inn and the Community arden were always envisioned as complementary parts of the same broader plan to rehabilitate a neglected stretch of property near the tracks in the heart of downtown.

Just as the Tomol Interpretive Play Area added a meaningful public asset, the Community Garden transformed what had long been an overlooked and weedy area into something beautiful and valuable for the community. The plan also included a tourist-serving economic component The ur iner Inn, designed as an attractive boutique hotel that would help bring vitality to downtown.

I understand why garden supporters were concerned by the nvironmental Impact Report’s mention of an alternative that would relocate the Community arden. But that was only an alternative raised in response to public comments about parking. It was not the plan itself. The original vision has always been to improve this strip of city property in a balanced way that serves the whole community.

More than 10 years ago, city leaders created a thoughtful plan for this area. What now e ists along Linden near the tracks is already a ma or improvement over what was there before. The ur iner Inn has always been part of that vision, and as the only element that would generate city revenue, provide much-needed downtown lodging and support local small businesses, it may be the most important remaining piece.

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is e actly why I support completing the full plan, including The ur iner Inn. This is the balanced, community-serving approach Carpinteria deserves.

Tina Frontado Carpinteria

Appreciation for supervisors

I am so grateful to the anta Barbara Board of upervisors for the 00,000 contribution to the long-term stewardship of the Carpinteria Bluffs. This is a county-wide acknowledgement of what we in Carpinteria know to be true open coastal space is a significant asset to residents and visitors alike.

I want to appreciate as Williams, former irst istrict upervisor, who originally got this funding approved in 202 , and upervisor Roy Lee for getting it finali ed. This funding re ects years of steady leadership and commitment, and a deep understanding of how critical the Carpinteria Bluffs are to our community’s well-being. pen, accessible nature is so important for all of us as Williams has always shown this care for our coast, and I am grateful to him for using his platform to both advocate for the bluffs and to secure this funding.

upervisor Roy Lee has brought this effort across the finish line, finali ing the contribution and ensuring the funds are delivered. Preservation pro ects rely on continuity in leadership and shared values, and as a multi-generational resident of Carpinteria, I am grateful. At a time when public trust in government can feel fragile, it feels really important to acknowledge our supervisors for their collaborative work for our community. This 00,000 contribution represents a shared commitment to preserving what makes Carpinteria special. n behalf of many grateful residents, thank you to former upervisor Williams and upervisor Lee for your leadership and dedication to protecting the Carpinteria Bluffs.

Julia Mayer Carpinteria

Greed is the wrong choice

reed. It’s knowing what is right and wrong, and choosing wrong. reed has no respect for the elderly, your siblings, the truly needy. It has no political party. It has no professional affiliation. It is pursued by your brother, your sister. ur politicians, who have inside information. The scammer online. The police o cer by way of billing practices, not because he should but because he or she can. Pursuing greed is not because you don’t know better, you know better you ust choose to do the wrong thing. The real reason the city, the county and the county have financial problems is, you guessed it greed. I’m not saying anything we don’t already know. Just think about a world without greed being the solution. Call it out.

Jonathan Chapman Carpinteria

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CASE NUMBER: 26BAR-00012

DATE OF HEARING: March 16, 2026

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SUBJECT: Bay Oaks Farm LLC Accessory Structures

Request of Becker Studios, Agent for the owner Bay Oaks Farm LLC, to consider case No. 26BAR-00012 for Conceptual Review of a 4,470 square foot horse walker, 1,744 square foot equipment barn, and 645 square foot ranch office. The following structures exists on the parcel; 8,246 square foot main house, 763 square foot attached garage, 800 square foot cabana, 814 square foot guest house, 814 square foot detached garage, and 6,842 horse barn. The proposed project will require approximately 15 cubic yards of cut and approximately 15 cubic yards of fill. The property is 18.48 acres, zoned AG-I-20, and shown as Assessor Parcel Number 005210-055, located at 2709 Vista Ocean Lane, in the Summerland Community Plan area, First Supervisorial District.

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WEEK 1 OF 5:

10 Murals. 5 Weeks.

One Community Story.

Carpinteria’s history takes center stage. This week, Coastal View News launches a five-week series detailing the Community Plaza on Linden Avenue murals — honoring the Chumash, Californios, Japanese Americans, Italian Americans, Dust Bowl families and more.

Discover the stories behind the art — and the vision to bring it to Linden Avenue.

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The Chumash, the Spanish and the Californios Carpinteria Cultural Foundation (CCF) member Dr. Jim Campos will be providing historic background on all 10 of the murals included in the CCF’s proposed Community la a on inden enue o er a fi e wee period for Coastal View News. The articles will also be available at coastalview.com.

Carpinteria’s history is rich with the stories of the many cultures and families who have helped shape the coastal town into the community it is today. Over the next several weeks, Coastal View News will highlight selected panels from the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation’s (CCF) new mural project — a visual tribute to the people and traditions that built the Carpinteria Valley.

The project, known as the Community Plaza on Linden Avenue, features 10 murals created by Carpinteria artist Rick Sharp. Commissioned by the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation, the murals illustrate key chapters in local history, from the original Chumash inhabitants to the diverse groups who followed and contributed to Carpinteria’s development over the past century.

Each mural panel was developed

through extensive research of historical records and community interviews conducted by members of the CCF and its advisors. The finished works are designed to be installed as aluminum panels along the pergola behind the Seal Fountain on Linden Avenue — a site long considered the historic heart of Carpinteria.

Together, the murals tell the story of the valley’s evolution: the Chumash people who first called the area home, the Spanish explorers who gave Carpinteria its name, the Californios and American pioneer settlers, immigrant communities from Japan, Italy and the Netherlands, and the Dust Bowl families who arrived seeking new opportunity. The final mural celebrates present-day Carpinteria and the civic groups that continue to shape its future.

The project recently reached full funding and has received strong support from local civic organizations as it moves through the city’s review process.

Beginning this week, Coastal View News will take readers inside the artwork, exploring the history behind selected panels and the stories they represent. Through this five-part series, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the people, cultures and moments that helped build Carpinteria — one panel at a time.

The Spanish

The Spanish period as it relates to the mural of the Carpinteria Valley depicts Gaspar de Portola meeting the Chumash. The mural shows Portola and his soldiers marching through the Rincon. Mission-builder Father Junipero Serra trails him. Serra was plagued by an infected left leg, thought to be from an insect or spider bite, which makes his mission building achievement more remarkable than its place in history already is. Two ships accompanied the land expedition. One can hypothesize that Serra spent time on one of the ships to ease the pain in his leg. Like Father Serra, Father Crespi and Portola kept diaries. Again, one can surmise that they logged their diaries while aboard the ships. The Portola expedition was wowed by the craftsmanship of the Chumash, particularly the fishing plank canoes. Although ather Juan Crespi named the valley San Roque, the soldiers remembered it as La Carpinteria, the carpenter shop. The name stuck historically whereas San Roque was relegated to the dustbin of history. Near the Carpinteria Sanitary District on 6th Street in present day Carpinteria one can see a plaque near a very large and ancient sycamore tree. It reads “The Portola Sycamore.” Five years after the coming of Portola, Juan Bautista de Anza followed him to establish an overland route to northern California for Spanish settlement.

The Chumash

The first three mural panels depict eras in Carpinteria history that reach far back into the region’s earliest human presence. The Chumash people are part of the indigenous group from Asia believed to have crossed the Bering Strait into North America and occupied the Carpinteria Valley as hunter-gatherers. They are Carpinteria’s first people dating back 10,000 years, and longer according to the Chumash descendants themselves. Eleanor Arellanes Fishburn, chairwoman of the Barbareño Band of Chumash Indians whose ancestral territory extends from the Carpinteria through Goleta, reviewed and approved artist Rick Sharp’s depiction of the Carpinteria Chumash near Rincon Point for the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation’s monument project, ensuring cultural accuracy and respect. The Chumash were skilled artisans, particularly known for the building of fishing plank canoes called tomols and baskets so tightly wound that they could hold water. Note that in the mural, a woman is depicted as a hunter with a bow and arrow. The men and women shared duties to ensure the survival and well-being of the villages, called rancherías by the Spanish. Rancherías proliferated throughout the Carpinteria Valley particularly in the Rincon area at the time of the arrival of the Spanish explorers.

The Californios

The Republic of Mexico won its independence from King Philip of Spain in 1822. Many of the Spanish-speaking people in California continued to pledge their allegiance to Spain, particularly the clergymen. The concept of Californios, rather than Mexicans or Spaniards, evolved. The third of the murals showing Carpinteria before California statehood thus represents a Californio vaquero in a pastoral scene on a ranch. La Carpinteria served the large pueblo of Santa Barbara as a livery stable of sorts, that is, ranches with livestock of cattle, horses, goats, pigs, poultry and vegetable gardens and fruit orchards. La Carpinteria was considered part of the pueblo lands of Santa Barbara. Old Spanish surnames from the soldiers who had explored the area and resided near the presidio in Santa Barbara had ranches, names synonymous with Santa Barbara like de la Guerra, Carrillo, Rodriguez, Cota, Arellanes, Ayala,

Sunday, May 17

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firearm and contacted a man who report edly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the anta arbara heriff s ffice property department for safekeeping.

was recovered and booked into Santa

What’s new at the harbor seal rookery?

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.

This report covers Feb. 23 – March 1, 2026

Tuesday, May 19

Halos& Pitchforks

A reader sends a halo to Marylyn for taking care of the readers birds while away. “You’re an absolute superstar! Thanks!”

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.”

11 a m Misdemeanor it and un 5 o in on oad 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.

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CVN’s Seal Watch weekly report, written by Seal Watch volunteers, covers activities at the Harbor Seal Rookery. The group can be reached at carpsealwatch@ gmail.com or (805) 364-3194. The rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Carpinteria tate Beach. There is no vehicle access from Dump Road.

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

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

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Harbor seals have exceptional underwater vision. On land, their vision is not as good as a human’s, but fully su cient to spot potential threats approaching from over 100 yards away. ealwatchers see the seals track movement on the bluffs above, on the pier and ee when people approach on the beach from a considerable distance.

VISITORS

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

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.

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Among the 1,718 recorded was a UC Santa Barbara tour, including people from China, Burma, Indonesia, Thailand and South Korea. Additional visitors came from St. Martin Island, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Argentina, Canada, Belgium, France, Indiana, Maryland, Montana, Virginia, Connecticut, Washington, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, Alaska, Oregon, Colorado, Indiana, North Carolina, Minnesota, Idaho, Arizona, New York, Vermont, New Mexico, Hawaii, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Michigan and South Carolina.

Sunday, May 17

DISTURBANCES

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A man with a dog walked past the closure sign, refused to stop when a sealwatcher talked to him, scared five seals into the ocean, and refused to go back again when two sealwatchers talked to him from the bluff. The sheriff’s o ce was called and two deputies spoke with him as he returned to the east, and assured watchers afterwards he would not return. Two dogs at the overlook caused a minor disturbance.

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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. complaint will be forwarded to the DA’s office for review.

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. baggie of meth was found in the center console and since no one wanted to claim it, the man was given ownership since it was his vehicle.

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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. arbor seals, when disturbed, may ee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers ask that dogs always remain outside the rope area.

Carpinteria Seal Watch volunteers monitor our local seal rookery. More volunteers are always needed. Contact Seal Watch at carpsealwatch@gmail.com or all 0 - 1 i you d like to hel

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woman and man were in a vehicle with a stolen license plate, reported to Santa Barbara Police Department. 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.

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 orth ameson near heffield. The man claimed he smoked marijuana with friends and wanted to go to the hospital to detox. His mother drove him to the hospital.

Monday, May 18

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Meet Pumpkin, a 1½-year-old neutered Chihuahua mix with the sweetest eyes and a heart full of love. This special pup is looking for a compassionate home where he can continue to en oy life and share his affectionate personality. Pumpkin has neurological issues that cause occasional head tremors and some di culty walking. helter staff believe these changes may be the result of a past infection. While the condition is not infectious, the neurological effects will likely be lifelong. Despite these challenges, Pumpkin doesn’t let anything slow him down. He enjoys life, loves the company of other dogs and is eager to share his gentle, loving spirit with the right family. With a patient and caring home, Pumpkin has the potential to become a deeply rewarding companion. Those interested in fostering or adopting Pumpkin, or learning more about his needs, can email sbcassouthfostercoordinator@gmail.com.

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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.

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

A reader sends a halo to the mail carrier who killed the black widow that had been living in the reader’s mailbox. “… scaring me to death every time I opened it!”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Dr. Owiesy and hygienist Jenn at Aloha Dental for their friendly and exceptional care.

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

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

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 the reader who pointed out that Obama also had lots of deportations. “The point you are missing — ICE is running as a private militarized gestapo group of thugs without proper training. They are taking (and disappearing) people who are here legally, hurting and even killing people in the process. They are treating people as sub-human with lots of human rights violations. Where’s the due process?”

reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city s beautiful flower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.

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

A reader sends a halo to the city of Carpinteria and local law enforcement for allowing a peaceful rally to stage at Viola Fields.“Great to know that opposing views are allowed. Thank you for not disturbing our First Amendment rights.”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Jill Castro and Mike Avery for again preparing an outstanding meal for the less fortunate in our community. Also to regulars Fon Ha , the Brass Bird and to Carol Nichols for providing haircuts.

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

reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The pot. hen 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 Rori’s Ice Cream. “For their generosity in spoiling us, in a good way. very lick was euphoric. Now ... to burn off those calories ”

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.”

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 Coastal View News for its “beautiful presentation” of the reader’s 70th wedding anniversary announcement.

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 Abel at Beach Motor. “I am very grateful for your kindness.”

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

A reader sends a halo to one of the locals Mr. Matt Fabbian for always being up for a conversation and sharing old Carpinteria stories. “Thank You.”

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

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, wouldn t want it to suffer to a miserable death.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the guy who drives the white Corvette up and down Linden Avenue. “You’re driving way too fast and you almost caused a major accident on Sunday. Slow down!”

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

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

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

A reader sends a pitchfork to the Library Bookstore and Farm Cart customers that park in the no park zone near the building. “I, along with many others, have been stuck in the parking lot unable to get out because cars are parked in the no parking space and blocking other cars from being able to leave. Don’t park in the no parking zone.”

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!”

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 pitchfork to the city of Carpinteria who promised the replacement Wave service in 2022 for the 2020 canceled Seaside Shuttle. “Why haven’t Seaside Shuttle bus stops been fully removed and new Wave service started?”

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

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

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A reader sends a pitchfork to the cars speeding well over the speed limit through the crosswalk at the 600 block of Linden. “You’re going to seriously injure someone!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to whomever is responsible for butchering the Franklin Trail and wildflowers. “The trail was in great shape. What was done was purely unnecessary and destructive. Also gas-powered tools without a fire e tinguisher are irresponsible. That’s how fires get started.”

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

A reader sends a pitchfork to the lady who assumesthe lady with the megaphone is speaking for everyone. “Thank od other people in this city with differing opinions don’t need to yell.”

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A reader sends a pitchfork to all the drivers who think it’s OK to park in the red for the ATM at the bank. “ ou’re blocking the ow of tra c and making it very inconvenient for everyone else. Not to mention it’s a fire lane uit being so la y and find a parking spot ”

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.

Friday, May 22

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A reader sends a halo to all the conscientious and patient drivers who understand that young people on e-bikes are not bad kids. “Many of us support kids riding their bikes to school way less tra c congestion or en oying riding around town. ducation and regulation will help everyone (drivers too), but let’s stop whining about e-bike riders. Cars kill tens of thousands of Americans each year, so slow down everyone and we will get through this learning curve.”

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 pitchfork to . “If you want to do something constructive, cut the tall grass at the beginning of the trail and clean up the empty pots and stakes.”

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

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Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male sub ect driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the age to the front right passenger wheel

A sweet transition at Chocolats du CaliBressan

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THE BIZZY BEE

There’s something about walking into Carpinteria’s Chocolats du CaliBressan. The scent of chocolate hangs warmly in the air. The display cases gleam. And for nearly two decades, chances were good you’d be greeted with a French-accented explanation of ganache — and Jill Marie Carré’s welcoming smile.

Now, the beloved artisan chocolate shop is entering a new chapter, led by incoming owners Herb and Jennifer Weigel and their daughter Sarah Weigel.

From France to Carpinteria — and a second passion

Jean-Michel and Jill Marie Carré founded Chocolats du CaliBressan after a remarkable culinary journey that began long before their Carpinteria storefront.

After 35 years in the restaurant industry — including ownership of Restaurant du CaliBressan in France, a name blending California and the Bresse region — the couple sold their restaurant and returned to the California coast. This time, Jean-Michel would focus on his second passion: chocolate.

To refine his craft, Jean-Michel completed advanced training at L’École Lenôtre in Paris and the École Nationale Supérieure de la Pâtisserie in Yssingeaux. In 2007, the couple launched Chocolats du CaliBressan, pairing Jean-Michel’s culinary artistry with Jill Marie’s business leadership and creative vision.

Jean-Michel’s training as a chef gave him what he describes as a refined palate — one that allowed him to balance and layer avors with precision. auces and avor pairings from his restaurant days evolved into innovative tru es and specialty chocolates.

Meanwhile, Jill Marie shaped the brand’s identity — from interior design

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beloved shop and are mentoring the Weigel family as they carry the sweet tradition forward.

to packaging to marketing — while actively introducing their chocolates to the community through the Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Economic Ventures and local events. The shop quickly became known not just for chocolate, but for experience.

“When customers entered, they were immersed in a little bit of France,” the Carrés shared. And Jill’s warmth made every visit personal.

A rocky beginning — and community support

Opening at the end of 2007, in the midst of a recession, nearly derailed the dream before it began. The couple recalls almost closing — until a strong Christmas season in December 2008 provided hope and momentum.

They expanded with a Santa Barbara location in 2011, but later faced more challenges the Thomas ire, debris ow and ultimately Covid-19, which led to the Santa Barbara shop’s closure in December 2020.

Through it all, they say, the Carpinteria

“With Jean-Michel retiring, we thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to learn from a master chocolatier and continue the legacy of Chocolats du CaliBressan,” Herb said.

Interestingly, the opportunity came unexpectedly.

“We were unfamiliar with Chocolats,” Herb admitted. “But we were pretty much sold after the first meeting and chocolate tasting.”

Herb brings a technical and manufacturing background that lends itself well to the science of chocolate production, even in a small-batch artisan environment. Sarah, now the main operator of the business, comes from detail-oriented roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.

“Sarah is responsible for all aspects of the business, including chocolate-making,” Herb said. Jennifer and Herb assist with accounting and candy finishing.

Crucially, Jean-Michel agreed to a lengthy transition period, mentoring the family in both the art and science of chocolate-making. An apprentice culinary school graduate who has trained under Jean-Michel will also remain on staff to help maintain continuity.

“Jean-Michel has done an excellent job documenting the science side and is imparting his wisdom and artfulness,” Herb said.

community sustained them.

“Carpinteria emerged as the ideal place to both live and establish our business,” they said. “The community welcomed us warmly, and we remain deeply grateful for its enduring support.”

After decades in hospitality — Jean-Michel has been in the restaurant industry since 1974 — and due to health considerations, the couple made the decision to retire and sell the business.

“This decision was challenging and required considerable re ection,” they said. “Nevertheless, it remains a bittersweet moment.”

Once medical concerns are resolved, the Carrés plan to travel throughout the United States and, as they put it simply, “fully appreciate and enjoy life.”

nter the eigels amily’s sweet opportunity

The new owners — husband-andwife team Herb and Jennifer Weigel, along with daughter Sarah Weigel — are stepping in with enthusiasm and a deep respect for the shop’s legacy.

The Weigels say customers can expect the same artisan, hand-made quality chocolates the shop is known for — with a few additions. Beginning this Easter season, new chocolate-based products will make their debut, many French-inspired in homage to the brand’s roots.

And what excites them most?

“The vibe and feel of the town are addicting,” Herb said. “We feel drawn to be a part of it.”

Their message to longtime customers — and newcomers — is simple: “Come and see us! We want to hear from you — what you like, what you think and what we can do better. We will not sacrifice quality as we grow.”

As one family begins a well-earned retirement chapter and another learns the craft of ganache and tempering chocolate, one thing remains certain: Carpinteria’s sweetest corner isn’t going anywhere — it’s simply entering its next delicious era.

Chocolats du CaliBressan is located at 4193 Carpinteria Ave., Suite 4. Visit chococalibressan com to see w at t e s o as to o er

Career day at Canalino

Canalino Elementary School students heard from e perts across a wide variety of fields at the school wide Career Day on Feb. 27, including psychologists, therapy dog handlers and former NFL players, among many others.

Some of the experts included Chris Gocong, an artist and former linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, psy chologist Jonnie Williams and Environmental Engineer Jeff Densmore. Some local companies and organizations, including the Big Red Crane Company, Mac Brown Excavating Inc. and the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District, also attended the event, bringing along some of their equipment to show off to the elementary students.

Thursday, March 5

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

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Fix it Yourself Seminar Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1-3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

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

Belles Artes Senior Arts & Crafts Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 9-11 a.m. carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

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

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

Friday, March 6

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

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Tai Chi Together Veterans Memorial Building,

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941 Walnut Ave. 10-11 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

Carpinteria Seniors Inc. Monthly Meeting Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Rd, 1:30 p.m. All senior citizens are welcome

Free Music by Friendship Center Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 2-3 p.m. carpinteriaartscen ter.org, (805) 684-7789

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

Family Game Night Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 5-6 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Film: Keeping in the Shadows The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 6:30 p.m. $20 thealcazar.org, (805) 6846380

Saturday, March 7

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Excursion A-Z Cooking School Cooking Class Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m 1 p.m. RSVP required forms.gle/EhbwrHeV S3AipQ479 agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Seniors Inc. Meeting Carpinteria Community Church 1111 Vallecito Road, 1:30 p.m.

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

The Magic in the Music The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. p.m. $30+ thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Sunday, March 8

Women Making Change: Int’l Wom en’s Day March Linden and Carpinteria avenues, a.m. Carpinteriawmc@gmail. com

Women Making Change: Int’l Wom en’s Day Festival Carpinteria Children’s Project, 5201 8th St. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Carpinteriawmc@gmail.com

Monday, March 9

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

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

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

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

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

AgeWell Senior Program: The Con versation Circle Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 3-4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

City Council Meeting City Hall, 5775

Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. (805) 6845405

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

Tuesday, March 10

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

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Body Balance Exercise Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m.-noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

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

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

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

Al-Anon Meeting Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place. 6:30 p.m. CUSD School Board Meeting City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 5:30 p.m. cusd.net (805) 684-4511

Carpinteria Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7-9 p.m. $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Wednesday, March 11

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

AgeWell Senior Pro gram: Carpinteria Men’s Coffee Club Veterans Memorial Building Meet ing 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. carpinte rialibrary.org, (805) 6844314

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

AgeWell Senior Pro gram: Creative Art Vet erans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10-11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteri aca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

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

Women Making Change: Lorissa Rine hart-Author & Present er Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road, p.m. Carpinteri awmc@gmail.com

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Alcazar announces lineup for early March

The Alcazar Theatre will host several shows over the next few weeks, including the screening of a surf film and musical performances from The Magic Band and the DoubleWide Kings.

n riday, March , the theater will screen the surf film “ eeping in the hadows” by Noah Wegrich and Perry ershkow. The film follows Wegrich on a ourney through five countries, oined by a crew of surfers and friends.

The film will be shown from 30 to 30 p.m., and will be followed by a A with ershkow. eneral admission for the show is 20.

n aturday, March , The Magic Band will perform covers of classic rock songs by artists such as Jesse Colin oung, The Lovin’ poonful, The Byrds, John Mellencamp, Bruce pringsteen and Neil oung. The band will be preceded by its opening act, The ide ffects.

The performance will take place from to 10 p.m., and the doors will open at 30 p.m. Tickets for the event are 0 for VIP seating, and 30 for reserved seating.

The oubleWide ings will perform two shows, March 1 , -10 p.m. and March 15,p.m. The band will perform the music of The Allman Brothers Band in a benefit concert for the theater. The event offers VIP tickets for 200, which includes a free drink ticket, a meet and greet opportunity, a VIP pass and early entry and reserved seating tickets for 5.

All tickets for events at the theater can be purchased online at thealca ar.org. The theater is located at 1 Carpinteria Ave.

eanne oth named eo le s hoi e or Classic Rincon exhibit

Leanne Roth has been named the People’s Choice winner for the Lynda airly Carpinteria Arts Center’s Classic Rincon e hibition, for her piece “Rincon Lenticular.”

“Roth’s piece is a watercolor work that depicts two spectacular views of Rincon from the bluffs,” said Celeste lliott, gallery coordinator for the arts center. “The content of the image changes depending on where the viewer stands.”

Arts center to host reception for new exhibit

The Lynda airly Carpinteria Arts Center’s latest e hibit, Natural Beauty, will open on Thursday, March 5, and the arts center will host a free opening reception for the e hibit on aturday, March 1 , - p.m.

The reception will include light refreshments, and opportunities to chat with artists participating in the e hibit, according to lliott.

The e hibit will close unday, April 2 . Those interested can learn more at carpinteriaartscenter.org or by calling 05 - .

New exhibit at contemporary gallery features Montecito artist

The Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art gallery will open its latest gallery “It’s Complicated,” a solo-show by artist errie hapiro, a longtime Montecito resident who will have her work on display locally for the first time, on March . The gallery will host a reception for the show on March 1 , 5- p.m.

Before relocating to Montecito, hapiro lived in Pittsburgh, where she e hibited her work at galleries and institutions across the country, including the Warhol Museum and the Carnegie Museum. This upcoming show will be her first gallery show in 20 years.

hapiro will be presenting the e hibit in honor of her father, Jason hapiro BM, and a portion of the proceeds from the e hibit will support the riendship Center Adult ay ervices and Chabad of Montecito.

The Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art gallery is located at 10 Palm Ave., B3.

We invite our neighbors and friends to fall down the rabbit hole with us for a night of wonder and purpose as we raise funds to support the magic of learning at The Howard School.

Aliso Elementary School students show off the paper dragons they crafted for Lunar New Year during the Artesania para la Familia program.

Aliso students craft dragons, drums for Lunar New Year

Aliso lementary chool students learned about Lunar New ear during the Artesania para la amilia after-school program on Wednesday, eb. 25.

The class involved students creating crafts, such as dragons and drums, and enoying treats provided by ncle Chen Restaurant. The program was sponsored by La Centra- umerlin and the city of Carpinteria, Program irector u anne Reque o told Coastal View News

THE BOOK NOOK

Carpinteria Community Library recommends...

“Harsh Times” by Mario Vargas Llosa

In “Harsh Times” (or “Tiempos recios”), Mario Vargas Llosa once again demonstrates that the historical novel can serve as both political inquiry and high literary art. With the steady hand of a writer long attuned to the labyrinths of power, he reconstructs the 1954 coup in Guatemala — an operation backed by the CIA that overthrew the democratically elected president Jacobo Árbenz. Vargas Llosa drives the narrative with the pace of a thriller while preserving the moral depth that defines his work. The novel unfolds through diplomatic conspiracies, disinformation campaigns and corporate maneuvers culminating in the fall of a reformist government. Readers are carried along by a subtle interplay of documented reality and imagined fiction, prompted to question which episodes belong to the historical record and which arise from invention. This ambiguity — at once literary and unsettling — resonates strongly today, when media manipulation and fake news shape public opinion with alarming force.

Those familiar with the author’s oeuvre will recognize recurring concerns: authoritarian figures, dictatorships, abuses of power and the fragility of democratic institutions. Through interior monologues and intricately drawn characters, Vargas Llosa probes the moral contradictions of those who wield — or suffer under — power, revealing the psychological tensions beneath political decision-making.

More than a reconstruction of the past, “Tiempos recios” stands as a meditation on Latin American history and U.S. interventionism during the Cold War, when economic interests were cloaked in anti-communist rhetoric. A political novel of intrigue and espionage, yet also a re ection on fear and freedom, it rea rms Vargas Llosa’s literary vitality and his relentless exploration of power’s shadows.

The book is available at the Carpinteria Community Library in Spanish, English and e-audiobook formats.

— Eric Castro, Carpinteria City Librarian

Friends of the Carpinteria recommend...

“Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi

When you sit down with a copy of Allen Levi’s “Theo of Golden” you are in the presence of a literary craftsman. That is no hyperbole, my friends. It’s a “finish-in-a-week” book. In this novel, Levi brings Theo, an accomplished man in his 80s, to a small university town in Georgia to make his presence felt.

Captivated by the portraits of the townsfolk hanging in the local coffee shop, Theo decides that giving portraits to the very person so depicted will be his mission. When meeting each one, his superpower is that he truly listens to each of them as individuals, wanting to know their story.

These encounters create a real neighborhood of friends and acquaintances, something we all might do ourselves. Levi weaves these many characters into a compelling narrative of what generosity can do in a small town.

Though generous, Theo’s compassion and mercy can inspire all of us to be better. Certainly, I can be better at seeing the unseen, not ignoring the forgotten. Theo inspires me to do better.

—

Dan Rothermel, Friends of the Carpinteria Community Library volunteer

SCHOOL NOTES

High school class spends a day at Agilent Technologies

Carpinteria High School juniors and seniors from Mandi de Witte’s AP biology class visited Agilent Technologies on Feb. 25, learning more about the Carpinteria company that speciali es in creating tools to help doctors diagnose different types of cancer.

The field trip included an entire day of educational e periences for the students, de Witte told Coastal View News, including a tour of the facilities, a presentation, three different hands-on lab activities and a panel of employees who shared their experiences with students.

“Many of the students in AP Biology are considering a career in STEM and enoyed learning all of the different careers you can have working for a biotechnology company like Agilent,” de Witte said.

Some of de Witte’s students spoke to de Witte about their experience at Agilent Technologies. “I liked how each person had a different ourney to get to where they are, and it doesn’t matter if you don’t know exactly what you want to do right out of high school or college,” said Logan Labistour.

“I loved how passionate many of the employees were about their specific fields, especially John from the microscope room and Ryan,” said Anna Peterson.

Howard students e amine water filters baseball bats and more at science fair

On Friday, Feb. 27, The Howard School held its annual science fair required for all students in fifth through eighth grade, with four students earning awards for their experiments.

Fourth grade students may also choose to participate in the science fair, and all students must provide presentations on their projects, as well as answer questions for udges. Judges assessed students based on their understanding of the scientific method, attention to detail in their poster boards and their oral presentations.

In the seventh and eighth grade division, student Celeste it gerald earned first place for her pro ect analy ing the differences between different water filters. In second place was dward Nesheim, with his pro ect which e amined the benefits of stretching.

In the fourth, fifth and si th grade division, Ava tengel won first place for her pro ect evaluating

CLUB SCENE

All in for Carp Kids breakfast: March 12

The Carpinteria Children’s Project (CCP) will celebrate its 10th anniversary with its annual All in for Carp Kids breakfast on Thursday, March 12, 7:30-9 a.m., at the club’s auditorium located at 5201 8th St.

The event will also feature a keynote address by Carpinteria City Councilmember Julia Mayer and a special recognition of First 5 of Santa Barbara County, a county program which supports childcare for children up to 5 years old.

The event is open to the community, but those interested in purchasing tickets must do so before 11:59 p.m. on March 8. Tickets may be purchased online at bit.ly/ CarpKidsMarch.

From left, Rotary Awards Committee Chairperson Aja Forner; Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon President David Powdrell; Coastal View News Publisher Michael VanStry; award winners Rosana Swing, Doug and Becki Norton; and former Rotary District Governor Scott Phillips.

Noon Rotary honors community leaders with Paul Harris Fellowship Award

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon announced the four latest recipients of the club’s Paul Harris Fellowship Award: Carol Nichols, Doug and Becki Norton and Rosana Swing.

According to media representative Leigh-Anne Anderson, the recipients are “all passionate contributors who have quietly and consistently worked to make Carpinteria a better place to live, work and thrive.”

The awardees were honored at the Feb. 26 Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon meeting, which was attended by Rotary members along with community leaders.

“Thanks to generous donations of Paul Harris Fellowship points from members and supporters, the club has collected an impressive 21,503 Paul Harris Fellowship points — ensuring that these meaningful awards can continue for years to come,” Anderson said.

Lions hear about county issues from district supervisor

Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Roy Lee met with the Lions Club of Carpinteria, alongside Lee’s District Director Daisy Webber, to discuss Lee’s current duties and issues facing the county.

Lee told the Lions that the county has 23 different departments, , 00 employees and is split into five districts. Lee also said housing will be the dominant issue for the ne t decade, and that any new residential pro ects will require that 32 be affordable housing.

Morning Rotary connects with Guatemala club chapter

Members of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning ventured to Antigua, Guatemala during the last week of February, to connect with the club’s Guatemala chapter and witness the club’s service projects in action.

A major highlight of the visit, according to the club’s President Stephen Gerteis, was visiting the Smiles That Listen Foundation, which provides diagnosis and treatments for hearing loss for children and adults from low-income households. “Seeing our contributions make a real difference in finding and treating hearing loss in babies is both inspiring and motivating,” Gerteis said.

The club also visited Ni os de uatemala, a nonprofit that educates over 500 children each year. Club members delivered books and toured the school, learning about the educational programs which helps students succeed. The weeklong trip concluded with a special ceremony where club members exchanged gifts with one another.

“Rotary is about working together to serve with integrity, generosity, and purpose,” said Jorge Ruiz, with the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning’s Guatemala chapter.

Rotary Club seeks sponsors for annual talent show supporting school music programs

The Carpinteria Rotary Club is seeking community sponsors for its annual Rotary Talent Show, set for April 11 at The Alcazar Theatre.

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The popular community event serves as the club’s primary fundraiser for youth music programs in the Carpinteria Unified School District. Proceeds from the talent show help fund instruments, equipment and music education opportunities for local students.

According to organizers, past Rotary funding has helped provide more than 300 instruments for students, along with sheet music, the creation of an exploratory music lab and support for the district’s mariachi program, including equipment and lessons. Donations have also helped fund an outdoor sound system at the middle school so students can perform in the campus courtyard.

“Sponsorship of this program is crucial so we can continue supporting the Carpinteria school (district’s) music education program,” organizers said in a statement.

Sponsorship opportunities range from $200 to $10,000 and include event tickets as part of the packages, subject to availability. The deadline to secure sponsorship is March 20.

Because The Alcazar Theatre seats only about 200 people, the talent show typically sells out quickly each year as families and community members gather to watch local performers take the stage.

After sponsor tickets are allocated, any remaining seats will be released for public purchase at $25 each.

Organizers noted that the event has become a beloved Carpinteria tradition and apologized in advance to those who may not be able to secure tickets due to limited seating.

Those interested in sponsorship opportunities can contact the Rotary Club at contact.us@carpinteriarotary.org

The Weekly Crossword by Margie E. Burke

Margie E. Burke

A “valley builder”

Sadie Johnson was a pioneer in many senses of the word.

Sunday, Feb. 22

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The native Carpinterian with the long family history in the valley was also the woman responsible for thor oughly documenting and recording much of that history, along with the stories of Carpinteria’s founding fa thers, becoming a founder herself of what was to become the local histori cal society.

On Feb. 20, the victim left her residence locked and secured. On Feb. 22 the victim returned home to find her side glass door shattered and jewelry stolen from inside of the residence. The stolen amount was estimated to be $1,000. No video surveillance or latent prints were discovered on scene.

does not know who the caller is and is worried that the caller might know where he works and go after him. The sub ect was in fear for his safety and wanted to document the incident in case something happens regarding the threats.

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Johnson was born in 1915 as Sadie Grace Hales, a family name notewor thy for the title of Hales Lane near Casitas Pass Road, coined for the clan’s famous walnut ranch.

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An unknown subject removed fence posts from the property, forcefully opened a box and disconnected wires to the security camera system for the property. No suspect information is known at this time.

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According to a biography by her daughter, Melissa Clifford, Hales went on to graduate from Carpinteria Union High School and Scripps Col lege, working as a research librarian for the Huntington Library, and then as a transcriber, translator and editor for Louis B. Wright, director of the Fol ger Shakespeare Library in Washing ton—positions that would serve her well upon returning to Carpinteria.

Five parked vehicles on the street were broken into by breaking the windows and taking items from the vehicles. A deputy was able to contact two of the victims but will be waiting for other victims to call and verify what was taken out of their vehicle. There was no surveillance in the area. There was only one witness who was sleeping in his van when he heard someone break the window of one of the vehicles.

Sadie Hales Johnson played an integral role in the formation and archiving of the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and its museum.

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When she married George Johnson, a state park ranger, in 1951 and settled in the valley, the new Mrs. Johnson took her researching/journalistic expertise to task as one of the founding members of the valley’s historical society in 1959.

This photo of Marty and Nan Panizzon’s home was shot around 1975 and published in the book “Santa Barbara Architecture.”

Craftsman conserved

Deputies responded to the 3600 block of Via Real for a reported burglary. No cannabis product was at the warehouse to be taken. amage caused by the suspects costs approximately $2,500 and the stolen fire e tinguisher cost appro imately 100. The reporting party does not want to press charges and only wanted this report authored for documentation purposes, specifically due to the recent cannabis farm burglaries.

It was already well before formation of the society that Johnson began personally interviewing with care arpinteria s then surviving key figures.

stroll past Marty and Nan Panizzon’s home on the corner of th Street and Maple Avenue serves as a quick trip back in time. The craftsman-style house sitting cooly in the shade of a stately oak was built over a century ago but has all the grace and pride of a much younger home.

Tuesday Feb. 24

Three out of five sub ects associated with a vehicle waiting to be towed were contacted, who were all from Oxnard/ Ventura. One of the occupants was found to have a local felony warrant. In a bag reported to be the wanted subject’s, there were numerous stolen checks/mail and other potentially stolen items from the Isla Vista/Goleta area. The subject was arrested and booked at anta Barbara County Jail for the warrant and an additional charge, and additional charges were requested on the other two occupants.

“Sadie knew that by understanding the history of a place, and having a love and concern for those who had created and contributed to that history, one would have a much greater understanding of oneself, and a greater appreciation of one’s commu nity,” David Griggs, the museum’s curator, recalled in a past edition of the society’s newsletter, “The Grapevine.”

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Those interviews would see publication in the seminal anniversary issue of Oct. 13, 1960 for the former Carpinteria Herald. The paper made it a series that year—there was not enough room in one issue for all of Johnson’s numerous interview recaps— calling it the “Valley Builders.”

Friday, Feb. 27

Having grown up in the house next door, Marty purchased the home on the corner in 1971 from the estate of Gladys Pierce. Pierce’s father had built the home in 1902, and she lived there her whole life, commuting daily in her Model to Santa Barbara where she worked as a legal secretary. After she passed away in 1971, Marty moved in, modernizing all the plumbing and wiring and preserving the outside of the pretty little house just as it had been. In 2003, the home was honored by Carpinteria Beauti ful with a Lookin’ Good Award.

Among the names in Johnson’s biography canon included the Shepards, Cadwells, Romeros, Tobeys, Grahams, Hardys, and countless, countless others.

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Griggs would later work with Johnson personally reprinting said interviews in future issues of the Grapevine; Johnson, he said, would go on devoting much of her time to the workings of the museum itself, where she chaired the volunteer docent program for several years.

The victim called to report a violation of a criminal protective order. Despite being served with the CP , the restrained party violated the terms by directly contacting the victim and disturbing her peace on six separate occasions. Deputies will attempt to contact and arrest the subject.

“The museum was her thing,” said Griggs. “She kind of tended to it like a mother tends to her child. She was proud of it when the museum grew and accomplished many of its goals.”

Wednesday, Feb. 25

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Deputies responded to a local store for a theft in progress. Per the call notes the suspect had stolen a bottle of alcohol and was in the bathroom drinking it. eputies contacted the suspect as he exited the bathroom and he was arrested. The subject was transported and booked into anta Barbara County Jail without issue.

Johnson passed away in 2004, remembered in Carpinteria as essential a part of the history she helped to preserve.

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This article by Paul Sisolak was originally published in CVN on Nov. 1, 2007. To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of

eputies responded to the reporting party having received two random phone calls while at work with someone threatening to “ - him up.” The sub ect

open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

A vehicle was stopped for false tabs. The sub ect from anta Paula was cited and released at the scene. Read Thursday’s

The guilt of productive pauses: why we deny ourselves restorative breaks

WELLNESS WARRIOR

LEAH HARDING

My husband and I recently took a hike up Franklin Trail after we dropped our son off at school. It was a beautiful day, and we knew we’d finish by 11 a.m., leaving plenty of time for work later. Along the trail, we ran into a friend doing the same thing. We all laughed about how we “should” be working instead. he runs her own business, like me, and admitted the guilt was real, even though her afternoon was free for client calls.

decision-making and attention it gets overwhelmed without recovery, much like muscles tire without rest, leading you to impose rigid structures on yourself and deny activities that help you work better.

This guilt stems from cultural norms that tie busyness to value. tudies show that brief diversions improve sustained attention. or those with e ible schedules, the compulsion to deny restorative activities often comes from internali ed productivity myths, especially the belief that more hours automatically equal better results.

Forcing work during a low-energy window or before the coffee has done its ob often means subpar effort. A restorative break, or starting your day with something en oyable, may align better with your natural energy rhythms.

FOOD

I mentioned how I’d never watch TV during the day because it feels too la y. et I’ll scroll social media for half an hour without a second thought. We all agreed that we do this, knowing it has no benefit.

That nagging guilt is real for many people. ou step away from work during traditional business hours and worry you’re slacking off. But that mindset often backfires. Research shows that constant work without meaningful pauses leads to mental fatigue and dulled creativity.

The brain’s prefrontal cortex handles

Social media’s sneaky trap

ocial media is a prime e ample of how we ustify unproductive distractions while shunning healthier ones. It slips un der the radar because it feels work-adja cent, like checking emails or networking. Those quick dopamine hits from no tifications trick your brain into feeling busy, but they fragment attention and ramp up stress without providing real rest. crolling might eat up 30 minutes, leaving you more scattered than before. We pick it because it’s easy and instant, unlike a walk that requires effort but pays off in real energy.

work after a true break often feels easier. vidence from flow-state research shows peak performance happens when you’re engaged and challenged, not ust present. enying pauses ignores that reality and can lead to resentment and lower-quality work.

The psychology behind the denial

rom school onward, we’re taught to segment time strictly work during “work” hours, play after. This mindset lingers, even in e ible careers, fueled by fear of appearing undisciplined. elf-employed professionals often overcompensate, building rigid mental rules to avoid the “la y” label. our brain’s default mode network activates during downtime, processing ideas and fostering creativity. When we layer guilt onto rest, we blunt that benefit. When we create rigid parameters around time, we ignore ultradian rhythms, the natural 0-minute waves of focus and fatigue. Pushing through low points with caffeine or willpower delivers diminishing returns. A restorative activity during a dip can reset the cycle.

Breaking the cycle

A deliberate pause, like a short walk or meditation, engages your body more fully. It improves blood ow to the brain and supports neuroplasticity (your ability to form new connections That’s why

• Schedule non-work activities as resets. Treat your chosen pause like a meeting on your calendar.

• Evaluate activities by their impact. Compare how you feel after a walk versus after scrolling. nergy, clarity and mood are simple but reliable metrics.

• Set boundaries based on energy, not the clock. Monitor your natural highs and lows. If you crave a creative hobby at a.m., consider it an investment in sharper work later.

• Challenge guilt by tracing its source. Journal why you feel compelled to deny yourself breaks. Most of the time, it’s an old rule you never consciously chose.

enying restorative pauses isn’t discipline, it’s self-sabotage. Life’s too short for arbitrary rules that sti e well-being. periment with looser parameters, and you might find productivity soars when you honor what your body and mind crave.

To break free, rethink how you structure your day. ere are four practical ways to embrace productive pauses without guilt

FOOD

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 ea at lea o wingfitness com

THROWBACK

The 805 gets a urfing r hi e

BY VINCE BURNS

In recognition of the 805’s leadership in surf culture and board innovation, the UC Santa Barbara Library created last year the Surf Industry and Culture Initiative (SIC) “to collect, preserve and share the vibrant history” of the local surf scene. Since this project aligns closely with our own modest efforts to tell the Rincon surf story, your reporter recently sat down with SIC project curator Laura Treat Liebhaber and university library associate director of development Jessica Law to learn more.

SIC holdings include a wide range of material including local boardmakers’ marketing and pricing materials to the papers of surf innovator and filmmaker Jamie Budge. Going forward, the SIC is seeking personal materials like papers, scrapbooks, photographs, correspondence; business records from surf shops and shapers; and surf media like home movies, handbills and ticket stubs from local showings of surf films.

A bit more on that Jamie Budge material: besides the personal papers of Budge himself, the collection focuses on two of his films, “The Living Curl” (1965) and “The Californians” (1967), including photographs, contact sheets, scrapbook pages and newspaper materials related to the surf i . These films contain footage of local surf heroes and frequent Rincon visitors such as George Greenough, Miki Dora, Bob Cooper, John Peck and Jay Riddle.

Particularly striking about much of the material in the SIC collection: the raw creativity and DIY spirit of the creators’ visions. This is also the vibe from UCSB’s archive of local independent newspapers. Among highlights from our recent visit: a July 1979 copy of the “Surf Rapport” [sic], an indie newspaper with a frontpage story on Harry Davis (b. 1907), legendary owner of the eponymous café in Santa Barbara’s Loreto Plaza. Another short-run indie in the collection is “Santa Barbara Wind & Water: An Anthology of Man and His Follies” (a masthead mouthful but no one can argue with the title’s premise). A third indie in the collection is the “Zog Newsletter,” a creation of local surf wa entrepreneur Mr. Zog (Frederick Charles Herzog) and friends such as Joe Cantrell and Ron Benson. We’ve written before about Zog (Coastal View News Vol. 29, No. 20 “Rincon Voices: Mr. Zog”). Per Mr. Zog, he and the team created ca. 5-6 separate issues between circa 19701974. The newsletter issue we perused at UCSB led with Zog’s own satirical “The Surf-Crazed Virgins of Death-Trap Reef.” The masthead has no date, but another frontpage spoof, “Mark Spits [sic] Drowns in Plastic Pool,” likely dates the issue to the time of Spitz’s blitz of the 1972 Summer Olympics, where he won seven gold medals.

These alt and indie newspapers reect the local 1 0s eitgeist, e uding irreverence, humor, (mild) rebellion and a rich spirit of do-it-yourselfism. A favorite target was Madison Avenue-style marketing and advertising (a semi-recent cable series you might remember covered Mad Ave.’s e cesses . or e ample, a Wilderness urfboards brochure from the SIC collection ended its listing of board specs and prices this way: “Well, we could have written reams of B.S. like some of the ads in the mags but we’re not very good at that, so we give you the bare facts.” This is more than making a virtue of necessity,

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it drips with the saltwater of surfing authenticity and the anti-establishment 1970s moment. Current Wilderness owner Bob Duncan remembers penning advertising pieces in this vein and still — to his credit — endorses this style of straight talk over marketing and hype. Surf historian Paul Gross pointed us to another brochure from the early 1970s which contained photographs of Wilderness shaper Richie West and Michael Cundith (a Wilderness founder along with eorge reenough surfing at Rincon Point on their Wilderness boards.

Among her own favorite items in the collection Treat Liebhaber pointed to the posters and flyers from local screenings of surf films. ther top picks “I’ve also enjoyed collecting home movies and amateur films of people surfing local spots including the ates Foss material [covered in our February article] but also the home movies of Andy Neumann, William Etling Sr. and the recently acquired ‘Surf-Side Story’ made by a group of young men in Southern California after they saw ‘Endless Summer’ and decided they had to make their own surf film.”

The collections also contain a large archive of material related to the epic 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill (which also befouled Rincon Point) and its aftermath. A favorite document in this collection is another bit of irreverence, the “GOO Song Sheet” featuring anti-oil lyrics, perhaps to be sung at protests. By the way, Get Oil Out (GOO) is going strong and still advocating for the coastline. This Earth Day (April 22) — the national observance is a direct result of local “spill” protests — feel free to belt out “Dick, Please Check Our Slick” which asks then-President Richard Ni on to come and inspect the spill’s damage.

Treat Liebhaber and colleagues are looking to make UCSB the “premiere destination for Santa Barbara and Central Coast surf history, creating a world-class archive where the stories, creativity and culture of surfing are preserved and accessible to researchers and enthusiasts.” If you wish to share and preserve your own historical surf-related materials at the SIC or to support its activities, get in touch with the project at library.ucsb.edu/special-collections/ collections sic where you’ll find email addresses and phone numbers.

If you have vintage Rincon stories and photographs, contact Vince Burns. Vince and Stephen Bates have written “the” photographic history of Rincon Point, available locally and online at amazon.com/ dp/1467108707.

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Sophomore Jonah Hernandez has emerged as a standout pitcher, tossing three scoreless innings and striking out eight batters in ar interia s home o ener.

Carpinteria builds early season momentum

Warriors baseball finds success in first two games

Carpinteria baseball started out the year with two high-scoring wins, as the Warriors continued to find success on both sides of the ball in the early season.

After winning their first road game of the year at Santa Clara on Feb. 21 — by a score of 11-1 — the Warriors prepared to host their first home game at John Calderwood Field against Coastal Christian Academy on eb. 25.

In the home opener, the Warriors’ bats were active early, with sophomore Jonah ernande leading off with a single to get the action started in the first inning. It didn’t take long for ernande to score, as senior Dallas Bartholic got his first big hit of the game and brought ernande in for the Warriors first run of the game.

After that first run, the Warriors went on to dominate on both sides, racking up plenty of highlights on offense, while the Carpinteria pitching corps and defense held Coastal Christian at bay to come away with a win by a final score of 1 -1. Bartholic set the tone on offense, going five for five at the plate and bringing in five RBIs. e provided the defining moment of opening day, knocking in a threerun homer in front of the home crowd.

ernande , a sophomore, has already emerged as one of the team’s most talented players. As a batter, he finished with four hits, including a double and a triple. Hernandez was also the starting pitcher for the Warriors, tossing three scoreless innings and striking out eight batters along the way.

Bartholic pitched two innings, and senior Charlotte Cooney came in to finish the final two innings, with two strikeouts in the final frame to give Carpinteria the win.

n the field, the Warriors played a clean game all around. The core trio of seniors shortstop abe Martine , first baseman am Medel and catcher Micah mith made no mistakes and held the

visiting team in check throughout the game.

Martine and mith both also finished the game with three hits.

“The early season performances have been good,” said Carpinteria coach Pat Cooney. “We are far from firing on all cylinders but the team has shown poise and humility through two games. There is a nice balance of hungry young players like 10th grader Jonah ernande and e perienced seniors like allas Bartholic. We are looking forward to the grind.”

Carpinteria baseball is now 2-0 to start the season, with a set of non-league matches this week at home against anta Maria and Providence of Burbank.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

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Carpinteria boys tennis wins in dramatic match

The Warriors boys tennis team won its second match in a row, winning in a similar fashion with another 10-8 decision in a closely fought match at home against Villanova on Feb. 26.

After both teams were tied 3-3 heading into the second round, Villanova regained a slight edge, taking a -5 lead into the final round before Carpinteria came back to win five of si sets to take the match victory.

Carpinteria’s winning moment came in the final round, when singles specialists dwin ernande and John Morri on were set to play the final two rounds, with the teams tied at eight sets apiece. irst, ernande picked up a win in his set to give the Warriors a 9-8 lead.

Morrison took the court for the deciding set, and although he fell behind early he clawed his way back to even the score and take the win in a sudden death point, securing the match victory for the Warriors.

Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant described Morrison’s final set win as “one of the best set comebacks I have seen in a long time.”

“It was an outstanding performance by him and the rest of the boys as they showed a lot of fight in the last round, knowing that each set would be crucial,” Bryant said. The entire team contributed to the win. Hernandez won all three of his singles sets, and the duo ervando Campu ano and than Almgren finished with a 3-0 sweep in doubles.

oubles partners Tiago l-Aaidi and amran advar won two of their three sets, while the duo of Ale ansen and Liam illen turned in a much needed win in the final round.

“All the Warriors competed so hard, never gave up and showed what it takes to win the close ones,” Bryant said. “It truly was a great day for the boys and to see their e citement after the match is one of the best feelings as a coach.”

Carpinteria is now 2-0 overall and will face an Marcos and Bishop iego ne t week in more non-league action.

Warriors softball drops two games

Carpinteria softball lost its first two home games of the year, falling to oothill Tech by a score of 18-6 on Feb. 24, and losing 12-0 against Fillmore on Feb. 26.

The Warriors had some offensive highlights against oothill Tech, with Carpinteria racking up si runs on two hits in the third inning of the game. The rally was led by a double from Cecilia Lemus and a two-run single from Iyanna Carrillo. Later in the same inning, four Warriors would cross the plate to score on wild pitches.

“The girls battled back in the third, being smart at the plate and aggressive on the bases with the support of our home crowd,” said Carpinteria coach Tammy Nelson. “It was very e citing, and I am looking forward to a great season.”

The Warriors had several chances to score but were unable to convert. Fillmore held on to take the shutout win, 12-0.

espite the loss, Lemus emerged as an offensive spark for the Warriors with a two-for-two performance at the plate.

“We had plenty of contact at the plate with only two strikeouts, and our aggressiveness on the basepath is what I like most of all,” Nelson said. “The team is becoming more confident and comfortable, and it shows in their performance.”

Carpinteria softball is now 0-2, with a non-league matchup this week at home against Santa Ynez.

Warriors swimmers dominate first league meet

Carpinteria’s swim team showcased its depth in a dominant performance against Hueneme, with the boys squad winning by a score of 130-31 and the Warriors girls winning by a score of 93-41.

The Warriors had strong races from the opening relay to the final swim, with success coming from both the veteran leaders and up-and-coming underclassmen.

“I am pleasantly surprised at our early season racing, especially by swimmers in the longer events,” said Carpinteria coach Jon stuki. “ ou never know what results to e pect after two-and-a-half weeks of training.”

eniors Jack hlers and ky orling led the way for the boys, with hlers taking wins in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle races and orling winning both the 50- and 100-yard butter y events.

The boys team swept all three relay events and had several more individual wins from Ryder haw, Chris Reed, Wyatt Pitterle and tefano Piccoletti.

Junior captain I y cott won both the 50- and 100-yard sprints, and girls team co-captain Lucy Moore took wins in the longer 200- and 500-yard races. The girls team also had individual wins from Madison Lee, Lucia mith, lari Blackman and Hazel Dugré.

The Warriors boys and girls set numerous new best times in the league meet against Hueneme.

“I believe those swimmers who put in the e tra hours in the weight room before the season began are showing noticeable gains in power off the blocks, stronger underwater kicks and better stroke stability,” tsuki said. “With so many best times already falling and conditioning still building, these kids are positioning themselves for significant growth as the season progresses.”

Warriors boys volleyball wins third straight

Carpinteria boys volleyball has won three matches in a row, with the latest win coming in a 3-1 victory at home against Santa Maria on Feb. 27.

The Warriors have benefitted from a deep roster with 15 players, who have each gotten a chance to play and participate in Carpinteria’s success.

Against anta Maria, the Warriors won the first set 25-12, before the aints came back to win the second set in a battle, 26-24.

Carpinteria regained its composure and won the ne t two sets, taking the third, 25-20, and sealing the match win in the fourth, 25-23.

The Warriors were led by Neri Manr que , who finished with 22 digs and seven assists. Jesus “Chuy” Reyes contributed with 20 digs and seven assists, while Beto Navarrete and evin Bernal kept the team alive during rallies with 23 digs and 1 digs, respectively.

Carpinteria is now 3-1, with games against unn and Malibu this week.

ON DECK

Thursday, March 5

*Carpinteria Softball vs Santa Ynez, 3 p.m.

*Carpinteria Boys Tennis vs Bishop Diego, 3 p.m.

*Carpinteria Track & Field vs Malibu, 3:30 p.m.

Carpinteria Boys Volleyball at Malibu, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, March 6

Carpinteria Swimming at Raider Relays (Hueneme), 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 7

*Carpinteria Baseball vs Providence of Burbank, 11 a.m.

*Denotes Home Game

iana iah set a new ersonal re ord and took first la e in the 800-meter sprint.

ar interia tra k and field de eats anta Paula

Both the Carpinteria boys and girls track and field teams found success in the first Citrus Coast League dual meet of the year, with the Warriors boys defeating Santa Paula 81-54 and the Carpinteria girls taking the win by a large margin, 111-14.

The Carpinteria girls won 14 of 16 events, with several Warriors athletes winning multiple events.

Senior Vivan Huskins won both the 100- and 200-meter sprints; junior Jaqueline Guadian took both the 1600- and 3200-meter races (with new season best times); and junior Marely Avalos swept the discus and shot put events.

The girls relay teams both won their races, with the 4x100 team of Huskins, Isla Moore, Callie Labistour and Kaydance Gardner falling just a quarter-second short of the school record time.

For the boys team, junior Max Soto won in both the 1600- and 3200-meter races, with a new personal record time in the 3200. Junior Isaac Neri earned his first career win in the 200-meter dash, while Eli Perez and Ramces Romero took wins in the shot put and the discus events.

“It was a solid start to the league season,” said Carpinteria coach Van Latham. “The girls had a dominating performance sweeping all the events on the track. The opening race, the 4x100 relay, set the tone and we never looked back. The depth of our sprinters is impressive. Best we have ever had. The field events are beginning to show promise as well.”

Carpinteria will now prepare to host a league meet against Malibu this week.

Cate Rams roundup

Cate boys volleyball dropped its first two matches of the year, falling to Bishop Diego in a three-set sweep on Feb. 19 and losing to Laguna Blanca in a four-set battle on Feb. 26.

The Rams put up a competitive fight in the loss to Laguna Blanca, coming back from a hard-fought first-set loss and winning the second set to even the match at 1-1.

While Cate was eventually defeated by Laguna Blanca, the Rams had some successful performances across the roster. Outside hitter Lucian Tann turned in 10 kills, while middle blocker Rowan Foster had six kills and Philip Choi made his debut with five kills.

“With only two matches played this season, the growth and development of this young squad are already evident,” said Cate coach Meagan Wheeler. “The Rams look forward to continuing to build and compete as the season progresses.”

ON THE ROAD

CVN goes to school in West Africa

Carpinterian Kevin Callaway, along with John Robertson and Tim Quiroz, not pictured, visited teacher Comfort Zangar, left, and her first grade class at Riverview Christian International Academy (CLTI) in Ganta, Liberia, West Africa in late January 2025. Also pictured is the school’s director Jefferson Polay. Callaway said the group has been working with the school since its opening five years ago. “We work training teachers in phonics based reading and in general teaching strategies as well as help establish electricity and water filtration for drinking through the support of our church, Santa Barbara Community Church,” Callaway told Coastal View News

CVN visits Washington

Carpinteria Middle School teacher Christina Peña Eckert and a group of middle school students brought along a copy of Coastal View News for a trip to Washington D.C. The group posed together with their copy of the paper outside of George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

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AROUND TOWN

Agnes Elaine McAdams celebrates 100

GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care resident Agnes Elaine McAdams celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 26. McAdams was born in Glendale, Calif., and she was married to her high school sweetheart Bob McAdams for 63 years before his passing. GranVida employees said McAdams loves “the beach and everything ocean.”

Lemonade on Linden

A group of Carpinteria students, including from left, Scarlett Moore, Mina Rain and Amaya Chavez, sold organic lemonade for $3 a bottle at Linden Field on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Solórzano chats in community garden

Carpinteria City Council member Mónica Solórzano held a meet and greet at the Carpinteria Community Garden on Saturday, Feb. 28. Solórzano said she spoke to about 25 citizens during her time at the garden.

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OFFERED AT $849,000

Please call Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228 or Terry Stain at 805-705-1310

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