Coastal View News • October 2, 2025

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A portion of the trail on the Carpinteria Bluffs will be closed later this week.

Part of bluffs trail closed overnight Thursday

art of the trail on the Carpinteria Bluffs just east of ump oad will be closed hursday, ct. , at p.m., through riday, ct. 3 at sunrise, the city of Carpinteria announced this week.

uring that time, outhern California dison will replace utility pole e uipment. e apologize for any incon enience this will cause,” city representati es said on social media.

Bailard, Panizzon retire from history museum board

Carpinteria alley useum of istory trustees Andy Bailard and arty anizzon are retiring from the museum s board, the museum announced this week. ellow board members thanked Bailard and anizzon for their ser ice and said goodbye during a ept. meeting. anizzon said that while he is stepping away from the board, he will still stay in ol ed with the museum.

useum Curator and xecuti e irector ayme ahr said both retiring trustees ha e been assets to the museum for many years.”

Among numerous tasks, arty has been in aluable in updating the aple A enue building and Andy, a long-time board member, took on the task more recently of spearheading the inance Committee. It is bittersweet to ha e both rotate off the board for now, but we look forward to ha ing arty and Andy as continued supporters,” ahr said in a press release sent out onday.

Save the date: 50th Carpinteria High School reunion set for October 2026

he Carpinteria igh chool alumni classes of and will celebrate a combined 0-year reunion during the 0th California A ocado esti al next year. Classes will meet at the high school for a tour and group photo on ct. , 0 the main reunion is set for ct. 3, 0 , at the Carpinteria oman s Club.

Alumni committee members include Bonnie Chufar, aren elty raf and isa arris iots for the class of , and aria abatin for the class of . pdates are a ailable on the acebook group Carpinteria igh chool Classes of and 0- ear eunion.” or more information, reach out at Carp eunion . gmail.com.

New animal shelter hours kick in Monday

ffecti e onday, ct. , anta Barbara County Animal er ices BCA shelters will be closed an hour earlier. he new hours are uesday unday, 0 a.m. p.m.

Adoptable animals can be iewed online at sbcanimalser ices.org.

Henri, a three-year-old yellow labrador retriever mix, is looking for his forever home.

Colorful city birthday celebrations bring locals together

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

City of Carpinteria leaders brought the community together over the past week to celebrate 60 years of cityhood.

Locals kicked off the city’s 60th with a cake cutting on Sept. 22, before gathering for a museum tour on Sept. 24, a ‘60s-themed birthday party and a beach clean-up on Sept. 25, the painting of an anniversary display at the arts center on Sept. and a Frida Kahlo celebration of art and culture in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 27.

Leaders closed out the week of partying with Carpinteria’s inaugural State of the City address at Veterans all on onday, where elected officials and city staff discussed the future of the city and took community questions.

Coastal Commission review of rezones postponed

BY EVELYN SPENCE

The California Coastal Commission review of Santa Barbara County’s proposed rezones for high density housing has been postponed to sometime between Nov. 5 and Nov. 7. An exact date will be announced closer to the next commission meeting.

The commission was originally set to hear the rezones next week.

Included in county proposal are the rezones of three Carpinteria Valley area properties: a roughly seven-acre property at 1101 and 1103 Bailard Avenue; Van Wingerden 1, a 15-acre property at 4098 Via Real; and Van Wingerden 2, a nineacre property at 4711 Foothill Road. All three are located just outside city limits.

Under the county proposals, the three properties would be rezoned for high density housing, pending Coastal Commission approval.

The property on Baliard Avenue has a proposed project: the seven-acre Red Tail Multifamily Housing Development. The project originally planned for roughly 130 market-rate and affordable housing units; developers are likely to resubmit a complete Red Tail application after the Coastal Commission reviews the rezones, County Planning & Development staff said in August. he parcel, which was originally zoned for single-family residential, was sold by the Carpinteria nified chool istrict to the county last November.

Both Van Wingerden 1 and Van Wingerden 2 were originally zoned for agriculture. Under the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ vote last May, Van Wingerden 1 was rezoned for 118 units of lower-income housing, 59 units of

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he California Coastal Commission re iew of anta ar ara Co nty’s proposed re ones was postponed to o em er he co nty’s proposal incl des the re ones of three Carpinteria alley properties for high density ho sing the ailard property at and ailard en e an ingerden at ia eal and an ingerden at oothill oad

moderate-income housing and 59 units of above-moderate income housing, while Van Wingerden 2 is zoned for 90 units of lower-income housing, 45 units of moderate-income housing and 45 units of above-moderate income housing.

A representative from First District Super isor oy ee s o ce told the Carpinteria City Council in August the county is still waiting on development applications for both Van Wingerden properties.

The Carpinteria City Council has actively argued against the high density rezones of the Bailard Avenue and Van Wingerden 1 properties, citing potential impacts to city infrastructure and incompatibility with the surrounding areas.

Councilmember Wade Nomura said in August that if all of the proposed county and city housing projects listed under the area’s respective housing elements are built, the Carpinteria Valley population could possibly double by 2032.

Happy 60th birthday Carpinteria!

THE LAY OF THE LAND

MIKE WONDOLOWSKI

Carpinteria, in 1965 you were just a twinkle in your founders’ eyes. After becoming increasingly frustrated with development decisions made by the county of Santa Barbara, a set of local residents proposed incorporating as a city so Carpinterians could exercise more local control o er key decisions that affect their community.

After a contentious election campaign, on Sept. 21, 1965, the result was 895 votes “yes” and 635 votes “no.” While that was a rather decisive 58% “yes” vote, if only 131 people had voted “no” instead of “yes” history would have taken a different path.

But with that “yes” vote, you were born.

Your early years were challenging and exciting as you figured out how to staff yourself up, provide the required services to the community, and take control of development decisions previously made by the county.

By the mid-1980s you had reached a phase that might be described as “pushing boundaries.” pecifically, your city council became very friendly to large new development proposals, especially as a perceived way to raise tax revenue to help with budget problems.

This resulted in repeated expansions of the Urban/Rural Boundary to build new housing developments, shopping

centers, etc. On top of that (Urban/Rural) boundary pushing, the city council was poised to approve a massive development on your bluffs that would ha e included a 150-room hotel, 287 condos, and 25,000 square feet of retail stores on 52 acres of undeveloped and much-loved open space.

These actions motivated three political novices to run as a slate for city council in 1990 promising to stop excessive deelopment including on the Bluffs, and to find ways to balance the budget that would actually work.

A key turning point in your history was that the challengers won and stopped the Bluffs de elopment, making space and time for the public to work with the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County to buy the Bluffs. Additionally, the new city council replaced the city manager and turned the city s finances into positi e territory.

Since then, your city council has had a strong “preservation” mentality that has solidified the Urban/Rural Boundary, kept your small beach town vibe, and generally avoided the fallacy that building more is “needed” to help the city’s finances. his has been a big step in your growth into a mature adult.

Now being a grown-up city is not easy. There are always problems and challenges to tackle.

Over many years, housing affordability has grown to be one of your top challenges. The underlying problem is basically that you are such a great place to live that everyone wants to live here or vacation here, and that pushes up the cost of housing. Of all the problems a city can face, you have to admit that “being too nice a place” is hard to be terribly upset about.

Yet you still have the challenge of housing affordability. By definition, half

A key turning point in your history was that the challenge s won an sto e the l s development, making space and time for the public to work with the Land Trust for Santa a a a o nt to the l s.

of the population make less than the area’s median income, and even with that income, local housing is generally out of reach unless it is subsidized by government or nonprofits.

Comprehensive analysis of your local housing (such as in your recently-updated Housing Element) concludes that you ha e su cient housing for people who can afford to pay market rate for the housing. It is only the below-market rate housing where you come up short.

We know that you are working on this challenge. You already put a stop to more housing being converted to shortterm vacation rentals by putting a cap on the number allowed and requiring them to be licensed. Now you are exploring the possibility of creating a meaningful affordable housing trust fund to help provide some of the necessary subsidies for building new low-cost housing. These are tough problems, but as an experienced grown-up city, you are on the right track.

One other current challenge brings you full circle back to the reason for your birth. Santa Barbara County has developed a scheme to allow building high-density residential projects just outside your city limit forcing an expansion of the Urban/Rural Boundary that has been stable for decades.

Despite your strong objections, the county forwarded the plan to the California Coastal Commission for approval. It was originally scheduled for next week, but now it has been rescheduled for the commission hearing on Nov. 5–7. Anyone wanting to receive updates on this hearing and how to provide input can sign up for CVA’s email newsletter at tinyurl.com/carp-news. Carpinteria, for the good of your future, here’s a birthday wish that the community is heard, and the Coastal Commission clearly tells the county its plan is not good planning, is not appropriate, and is denied.

So happy 60th birthday Carpinteria. We are all lucky to know you.

Mike Wondolowski is president of the a inte ia alle ssociation face oo . com/carpinteriavalleyassociation), a local organization dedicated to maintaining the small each town nat e of o comm nit . In over 35 years of involvement in planning issues, he has witnessed visionary successes, as well as decisions that were later widely eg ette . hen not st c in oo s he can often be found enjoying Carpinteria’s treasures including kayaking and snorkeling along the coast nning o hi ing on the l s o the Franklin Trail, or “vacationing” as a tent cam e at the tate each.

LETTERS CVN

“This morning I joyfully witnessed the essence of community at the Carpinteria l s at e ese e. og wal e s en o e the scenic iew f ien s engage in con e sation an exe cise o ng i e i e s too a ea to ex lo e e ches in the to le t ees t e lt es an g lls ci cle the cli s as seals a e o sho e.

—Lee Scheuermann

Wishing

the city a happy birthday

This morning I joyfully witnessed the essence of community at the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve. Dog walkers enjoyed the scenic view, friends engaged in conversation and exercise, young bike riders took a break to explore perches in the toppled trees, turkey vultures and gulls circled the cliffs as seals barked offshore. Groups of young children frolicked in the shade of the eucalyptus grove, a farmer plowed his adjacent field full of ripe tomatoes and marigolds as swallows chimed in with their aerial arrays… for the moment… all was right in the world. Thank you, Carpinteria, for this gracious refuge!

Happy birthday!

Lee Scheuermann Carpinteria

Finding parking downtown

If you’ve been downtown recently on a weekend evening, you have seen that the new eating establishments are a great success. The downtown is vibrant, but finding a con enient parking space is becoming increasingly di cult. ill it become e en more di cult when the renovated Palms reopens?

ow, consider the proposed urfliner Inn, with its hotel, restaurant, and roof-

top bar. e are told that the inn project will increase parking spaces from their current number in Parking Lot #3 at the train station by adding a new Parking Lot #4 next to the Spot. (Let’s leave aside the problem with a poorly designed lot next to a railroad crossing.) Parking studies contend that the additional spaces will accommodate the downtown’s needs. One key term in the parking studies used to support this contention is “conjunctive use.” he city s unicipal Code defines this as: “the joint use of parking spaces for two or more land uses where the hours of operation and demand for parking are such that the parking spaces can be used by the indi idual uses at different times of the day or week and, therefore, can serve more than one use.”

Customers and employees for the restaurants and the inn are going to need to park at the same times, not different times of the day as specified in the code. “Conjunctive use” usually refers to situations where one group, for example residents, uses the parking at night and another group, such as business customers, use it during the day. That’s not the case for the parking included in the inn project. Let’s hope the planning commission and our city council, which ha e the final say on the project, take this into consideration. e all want to enjoy our tourist-friendly downtown where everyone has a place to park.

Michael Sipiora Carpinteria

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Facility set to break ground in 2026

e one million gallons of locall cont olle e wate will e o ce ail

BY CRAIG MURRAY, P.E. CARPINTERIA SANITARY DISTRICT GENERAL MANAGER

ATTENTION!

In our semi-arid Mediterranean climate, water comes and goes. hen water was most scarce during the prolonged drought of 2012–2019, every water provider in the Southwest was searching for a supply. As Lake Cachuma dried up, Carpinteria was 29% short of its water needs, resulting in severe water use restrictions and drought-induced increases in water rates.

Our Administration Office Has Temporarily Moved To: 111O Eugenia Place Carpinteria, CA 93O13

At the time, the challenge of finding enough water for our community was not the responsibility of the Carpinteria Sanitary District. e were in the business of safely collecting, treating and disposing wastewater in order to protect public health and the environment. That was then.

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Now, wastewater agencies across the country are becoming a key part of the water supply solution. ith Ad anced urification, these utilities are transitioning their mission from waste treatment and disposal to a new paradigm of water resource recovery Technology has made water recycling the most cost-effecti e and reliable source of clean water in many communities. For instance, range County ater istrict and range County Sanitary District partner to purify and reuse over 130 million gallons of water every day. Two pure water projects underway in Los Angeles will recycle approximately 275 million gallons per day within the next decade.

Here in our community, construction of the Carpinteria Ad anced urification Project (or CAPP) is scheduled to begin in 0 . his significant infrastructure project, led by the Carpinteria alley ater District, will enable our community to produce over one million gallons of pure water e ery day. hat this means is that water we are currently treating and discharging to the acific cean will be further purified using pro en technologies to produce water that is clean and safe for potable use. To optimize this new, drought proof water supply, the purified water will be injected into a groundwater aquifer to provide an additional level of treatment and also to store the water until it is needed.

How advanced purification works

Currently, wastewater in Carpinteria is treated using a conventional multi-step process that allows us to consistently meet strict standards for ocean discharge. e use a combination of physical, biological and chemical treatment to produce a high-quality effluent which is regularly tested to erify compliance with State issued permits.

Ad anced purification will add seeral rigorous treatment steps, based on State approved engineering guidelines. reliminary filtration using cloth media filters will remo e residual solids. The next step is ultrafiltration, which is a membrane process that removes essentially all particulates, as well as bacteria and viruses. The third step, reverse osmosis, utilizes high pressure membranes that reject and ery effecti ely remo e minerals, salts, and other dissolved or soluble contaminants. Finally, this very pure water will be treated using high intensity ultraviolet (UV) light with a controlled dose of chlorine. This combination destroys any and all contaminants that could potentially pass through the reverse osmosis step. A sophisticated and robust monitoring system will ensure the ad anced purification processes are always performing as designed to produce pure water. CAPP will produce approximately one million gallons of highly purified water per day, year round, rain or shine. This reliable source of water will be transported by a new pipeline from the ad anced purification facility on th Street to two new injection wells that will be constructed near Linden Avenue and north of U.S. 101. This steady source will replenish our aquifer and help build true resilience in the face of future droughts and water supply shortfalls.

Stay up-to-date and informed

Currently, the CAPP project is out to bid with proposals expected later this month. But we have been planning, designing and sourcing funding for the project since 2016, and after 10 years of in the making, we could not be more excited to get started. e absolutely want the community to know and understand recycled water because it is an important part of our future that adds value to the whole community. Carpinteria alley ater District has a webpage dedicated for CAPP: cvwd.net/CAPP.

As questions about this project arise, please feel free to contact us or C for the most current information on CAPP. Carpinteria Sanitary District will continue to keep our customers informed as we implement state-of-the-art technologies to recover this important resource for the community.

n enginee t a e aig a is the general manager of the Carpinteria Sanitary ist ict. e can e eache at c aigm@ ca san.com.

Local receives Emmy nominee for work on e ’s everan e

BY EVELYN SPENCE

One of Carpinteria’s own is an Emmy nominee. ean indley a isual effects producer and founder and C of bouti ue studio ango ffects was nominated this year for Outstanding isual ffects for his work on Apple s e erance.”

e erance,” the award-winning thriller from Ben tiller, follows ark, a man who leads a team of o ce workers whose memories ha e been surgically split between their time in and outside of work. he show has won 0 mmys and been nominated times during its two-season run season three is now in the planning stages.

I was extremely happy, but not surprised about the mmy nomination because of the uality of the work,” indley told Coastal View News last week. ... I knew the work we had done was of the uality of a nomination.”

n e erance,” indley s -person team alongside eorge ucas Industrial ight agic helped bring

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tiller and production designer eremy indle s ision to life, indley explained. e described e erance” as a science fiction show that takes place in an o ce building” ango ffects helped craft the show s famously long hallways, among other isual effects.

It would be astronomically expensi e to build those hallways to the length that Ben tiller wants them to be,” he said. hat s where teams come in. ... ery single shot is created to look a certain way.”

e came to Carpinteria from alibu in 0 with his wife, eather, and their two young daughters, seeking that small-town beach lifestyle. indley had attended anta Barbara City College as an -year-old, and remembered thinking ne day, when I m getting married and ha e kids, this is where I want to li e.” ith an associate s degree in photography in hand, indley started his career editing independent films. After a producer asked him to do isual effect shots, and he hired his friends to help out, he realized he enjoyed “supervising visual effects artists more than I did editing.” indley has now worked in this field for more than 0 years. ango ffects has tackled to list a few feature films and tele ision shows such as ilence,” og,” eanut Butter alcon,” the chitt s Creek” pilot and Carpinteria alley s own e in Costner s orizon.” ango ffects is coming back to work on season three of e erance,” with shows for eacock and etflix also on the horizon.

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i h ea s and dee va eys de ne a vo ati e year for California avocados

BY PETER DUGRÉ, TWO TRUMPETS COMMUNICATIONS

In spring 2025, growers of California avocados took a deep breath of satisfaction, as if triumphantly standing at Mt. Whitney’s peak, exalting the record-breaking prices avocado packing houses were paying for the early-season harvest. Months later, during the typical peak summer California harvest, growers who had not seized early-season record pricing that reached $2.46 per pound found themselves in desolate Death Valley. Current pricing has plummeted to an abysmal $0.82 per pound for standard-size Hass avocados. This once-unfathomable volatility produced winners and losers, and the whole industry is now picking up the pieces, wondering why the bottom fell out.

According to Rick Shade, owner of Shade Farm Management, which manages avocado groves in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, the season was a “mixed bag.” Growers in hotter climates who typically pick their fruit earlier than Carpinteria — where avocado trees are not subjected to deleterious 100-degree summer days — sold millions of pounds of fruit at a phenomenal price.

Total harvest for this year’s California crop so far is around 300 million pounds, a healthy volume, albeit lower than last season’s 350 million pounds. The biggest difference is this season s har est followed an atypical timeline and is still active. Usually the season is wrapped up by now, but California avocados are still being picked due to low summer prices disincentivizing harvest. Every avocado currently being picked is pulling down the average price for the season.

Carpinteria had some winners. For instance, local organic avocado grower Ivan Van Wingerden harvested early. “I got lucky and picked at the right time in June,” he said. “We mainly use local packing houses Rincon Farms and Las Palmalitas.”

However, early harvest in Carpinteria s climate comes with a tradeoff. he fruit is smaller in the early season, so less volume was sold for better prices, whereas waiting for the fruit to size up can be more profitable e en at slightly lower prices. Organic California avocado prices eclipsed $3 per pound in April 2025 for the first time, but like their con entionally-grown counterparts, organics underwent a pricing freefall, down to $1.76 for standard-size fruit by August.

Added supply from overseas producers is part of the reason prices behaved so differently this summer. hade said, “There were winners in Ventura County, mainly Fillmore and Santa Paula, who got early season prices. But when the market started to dip, we pulled pickers out of Carpinteria to wait out Peru. (Packing houses) said Peru would be out of supply by the end of the summer, so prices would rebound. In retrospect, that was not the case.” Many cooler-climate, coastal Carpinteria growers waited for a window of opportunity that never opened.

The bigger picture aturally, finger pointing has rippled through the industry. Avocados are an

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Carpinteria-grown avocados being sold to packing houses right now have seen their value plummet. In April 2025, they reached a record price of $2.46 per pound, but the same fruit now yields just $0.82.

“It doesn’t feel like anybody is standing up for California avocados. California Avocado Commission should be out there explaining to people the distinction. It’s a quality thing.” ––Avocado grower Andy Sheaffer

iconic superfood with global recognition.

It’s big business, and many of the same California avocado distributors, called “handlers” in industry parlance, also import fruit to the United States, mainly from Mexico, Peru and Colombia.

Each of these avocado-producing countries has rapidly expanded acreage in avocados to meet rising global demand. This push coincides with global marketing of avocados as a nutritionally dense and versatile superfood that should be part of any healthy cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. Demand is good, and markets for avocados are being nurtured in populous India and China, but California growers cannot survive on the same prices as other nations who do not pay the same wages and water rates, nor are they held to stricter environmental regulations and related costs.

This year, Peru in particular, had a

giant harvest that saw the country’s strategic plan of becoming a global avocado powerhouse come to fruition. Mexico, which sells 10 times as many avocados in the U.S. as California — the only U.S. state that produces Hass avocados — has been for the most part a welcome contributor. Mexico sustains U.S. avocado supplies throughout the year in a way that has enabled avocados to become ubiquitous. In other words, the earworm “Avocados from Mexico” jingle has created more demand for everyone.

Closing the California market window

When Mexico exports its massive avocado supply to the U.S., it is fairly predictable when there will be room in the market for premium, home-grown California avocados. As the Latin American supply has grown, newer avocado

producers such as Peru and Colombia now enter the market during California’s traditional harvest window, mainly between Cinco de Mayo and Labor Day, favorably coinciding with summer backyard barbecue season. This is Mexico’s off-season, when its shipments of a ocados to the U.S. shrink and make room for other contributors. California avocado handlers were once hungry for California avocados during this period and paid prices that were profitable for California growers. This year, Peru and to a lesser degree Colombia, kicked in when Mexico typically bows out; the abundance of avocados applied negative pressure to California pricing.

Local supply available for California Avocado Festival

When downtown Carpinteria transforms into a celebration of California’s state fruit each year, the California harvest is typically over. This year, avocados are still being harvested in Carpinteria and other parts of the state like Morro Bay, the northern outpost of California’s avocado growing region. Basement prices delayed harvest because returns haven’t incentivized picking. Current prices are not profitable. aiting for prices to rebound didn’t work, so there’s a lot of California fruit that is being mopped up before the packing houses shutter for the season.

Andy heaffer, a local grower of organic avocados using regenerative practices, said it has been a frustrating year. The advice from handlers was that by September, prices would be back. Like others, he is picking now at a small fraction of the return that could have been had in spring or early summer.

“It doesn’t feel like anybody is standing up for California a ocados,” heaffer said. “California Avocado Commission (which collects a compulsory per pound assessment to market California avocados) should be out there explaining to people the distinction. It’s a quality thing.”

Big grocers and distributors are more likely to sell avocados from any origin as the same product, he said, with the goal of increasing their overall market share. To some extent, specialty markets, like Gelsons, that deal in locally grown produce can be lucrati e outlets catering specifically to a clientele in search of premium organic California avocados, but the number of avocados sold in these niche markets doesn t add up to a significant portion of the California crop.

ope springs eternal, and heaffer noted that next year’s crop, which sets a full year before harvest, looks strong. To its credit, California Avocado Commission has for years run its ad campaign — California puts the “CA” in “AvoCAdo” — to promote California avocados across platforms. Consumers can do their part by selecting California fruit when in season.

Two Trumpets Communications, co-owned by Lea Boyd & Peter Dugré, edits The Weekly Newsline, a market newsletter for the California Avocado Society. Two Trumpets provides an annual California avocado rundown exclusive to Coastal View News to coincide with the California Avocado Festival and end of the California avocado season.

Sunday, May 17

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Halos& Pitchforks

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

A reader sends a halo to Shawn and his fabulous crew for making a 73rd birthday celebration at the beach easy and very tasty. “Your eggplant lasagna is so good!”

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

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Deputies responded to a call about a firearm and contacted a man who reportedly had an unregistered Kimber 1911 firearm in his possession. The firearm was taken from the man and secured into the Santa arbara Sheriff’s ffice property department for safekeeping.

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Deputies responded to a misdemeanor hit and run call, but the male subject ed 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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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.

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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.

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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Wednesday, May 20

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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.

Malibu, then booked for safe keeping. The owner was not contacted.

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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.

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

Monday, May 18

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

A reader sends a halo to Sophie at Cate School. “(Sophie) shows true sportsmanlike conduct when playing against athletes at other high schools. Character counts! Cheers to her!”

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!”

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

A reader sends a halo to Robert A. for being an outstanding neighbor and helping with the reader’s parents’ garden. “You went above and beyond. Thank you!”

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.”

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

A reader sends a halo to PizzaMan Dan’s for always having frosty ice-cold mugs of 805 beer waiting for the reader while they watch the NFL ticket on all of their TVs. “A well-done cheese pizza hits the spot too, thank you for letting me zone out and disassociate in your booth.”

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!”

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 Franny Freund, a parent volunteer and former teacher at Carpinteria Family School. “(Franny) does so much for Canalino, Carpinteria Family School, and Carpinteria Middle School. We appreciate her service to Carpinteria’s students.”

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

A reader sends a halo to Ray Kolbe of the Pollinator Habitat Project for all of the incredible work he has done along Santa Monica Creek. “The pollinators, birds, and community appreciates your efforts ”

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

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 Jill Castro for again providing an excellent meal for the less fortunate in town, and to Fon Ha and the Brass Bird for helping out.

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

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 Carpinterians who “live with the reasonable and expected noises that come with living in a fun beach town that has live entertainment outdoors on occasion and also a busy train track running through the middle of town.”

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

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A reader sends a halo to Ron Mousouris. “Ron Mousouris is a very kind, loving, encouraging, and wise person. We are so grateful that he teaches tennis to so many people. Thank you, Ron!”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Mike Damron. “Mr. Mike Damron continues to be a trusting and reliable community resource. Mr. Damron has been and will always be an awesome asset to our community, forever giving back!”

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

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

A reader sends a halo to Abel at Beach Motor and Tires for his extreme generosity.

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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 pitchfork goes out to a local store for displaying and selling rotten ground beef. “Where is the professionalism or inventory management? Please do better.”

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reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick , director of oys irls Club, 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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Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxi-

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 mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s ffice property for destruction.

Saturday, May 23

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

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

CLUB SCENE

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Carpinteria ea tif l hosts end of s mmer party

Members of Carpinteria Beautiful convened at the Silver Sands Clubhouse on Saturday, Sept. 20 for the annual end-of-summer party, where the club presented its volunteer of the year, Mark Hunt, with a prize: Clase Azul tequila.

“All we ask is that he shares his prize!” club President Brian Mootz joked. The party included snacks, and member Donna Jordan informed members about the club’s new meeting time: 10 a.m.

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he City of anta Barbara uerto allarta ister Cities Committee will hold the fifth annual Cruise for a Cause, benefiting uerto allarta families who ha e children with cancer, on Saturday, Oct. 11, 3–6 p.m. “We hope our many Sister Cities Committee members from Carpinteria will all join us,” representative Bonnie Carroll said.

The cruise will take place aboard the Condor Express, with music provided by DJ Joseph P. Souza. There will also be a no-host bar, a catered lunch by Mayo Villapando, a silent auction, and an opportunity gift prize of an overnight stay with dinner for two at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

In 2014 Santa Barbara/Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities (SB/PV), along with Santa Barbara Rotary, built a rehab center in Puerto Vallarta — an ongoing asset and rejuvenating space available to the families of children with cancer, Carroll said. Tickets can be purchased sbpvsistercity805@gmail.com or calling (805) 965-1573. Check-in is at 301 W. Cabrillo Blvd. in Santa Barbara.

co t mem ers decorate car for demolition der y

Pack 50 Webelo Scouts painted a car last week for the upcoming Oct. 4 Demolition Derby, which will take place at the Ventura Raceway.

The scouts painted the car — which will be driven by Diego Nava in Ventura on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at their clubhouse on Vallecito Road. “It needed some color,” said cubmaster Courtney Reynolds.

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Noon Rotary presents locals with Community Heroes Award

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon held its inaugural Community Hero Awards on Sept. 25, awarding three Carpinterians with the Paul Harris Fellow Award: Peter Bonning of the Carpinteria Skate Foundation, Guadalupe Perez with the Carpinteria Children’s Project, and Coastal View News founder and publisher Michael VanStry. The award recognizes unsung heroes — “the people who roll up their sleeves, give their time and talents, and help make Carpinteria the special place we all love,” said Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Aja Forner. “It’s a perfect example of Rotary’s motto, ‘Service Above Self.’”

Bonning was honored for his work with the Carpinteria Skate Foundation and the Push Project, which helps

local youth; VanStry was honored for his community contributions through Coastal View News , which recently kicked off olume 3 and erez, the director of CCP Early Learning, was honored for her “tireless advocacy for families,” Forner said.

Longtime friends or club members shared stories about the honorees, including Lea Boyd, Bob Berkenmeier and Julia Mayer. Rotary Noon President David Powdrell emceed.

“With this new tradition, the Rotary Club hopes to inspire others, shine a light on the many acts of kindness happening every day, and remind Carpinterians that heroes don’t always wear capes, sometimes, they’re our neighbors,” Forner said.

––Jun Starkey

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Rotary, Girls Inc. promote peace on earth

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Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is the latest campus in town to welcome a peace pole, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon. The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning dedicated one at Carpinteria Middle School earlier this year.

The Girls Inc. peace pole — with the words “May Peace Prevail on Earth” written on the side in nine languages —represents both clubs’ commitment to “promoting peace, unity and cross-cultural understanding,” a press release about the event said last week. It was installed at a ceremony on Sept. 25. Roland Rotz, peacebuilder director of the club, said the pole is more than a symbol. “It’s a call to action for our community to live out Rotary’s mission of goodwill, service, and peaceful conflict resolution,” he said.

FOOD

Thursday, Oct. 2

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

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

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

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

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

Dungeons Dragons Club Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:30–5:15 p.m. Full. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Documentary: “El Diario de El Grin go” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets: presale, $12; at the door, $15. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Friday, Oct. 3

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Gaming Club for Teens Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3:15–4:15 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

Live Music: Adrian Floy and the Living Colors Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. California Avocado Festival: Locals

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Block Party Downtown Carpinteria. 1–11 p.m. avofest.org

Saturday, Oct. 4

California Avocado Festival Downtown Carpinteria. 10 a.m. 10 p.m. avofest.org

Sunday, Oct. 5

California Avocado Festival Downtown Carpinteria. 10 a.m. 7 p.m. avofest.org

Monday, Oct. 6

AgeWell Senior Program: Music

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

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

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Meeting: Planning Commission Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit.ly/CarpinteriaCityMeetings Nationwide Reading Against Gun Violence The Alcazar Theatre, 4916

Carpinteria Ave. 6 p.m. Suggested donation: $5. Q&A to follow. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Tuesday, Oct. 7

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

Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. noon. (202) 997-0429

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

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

Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria 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. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Al-Anon Meeting Faith Lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

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

Wednes day, Oct. 8

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball for Beginners Girls Inc. of Carpinteria,

5315 Foothill Road. 8–10 a.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Veterans Morning Coffee Meet Up Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–9:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Senior Arts Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

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

Carpinteria Knitters Group Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382

AgeWell Senior Program: Mahjong Basics Veterans Memorial Building Meeting Room, 941 Walnut Ave. 1:30–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Medi tation Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:15–4:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Meeting: Carpinteria Woman’s Club Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 7 p.m. Speakers: HopeNet of Carpinteria representatives Becki Norton and Amrita Salm. carpinteriawomansclub. com

ONGOING

Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@centralcoastseniors.org

ARTCETRA

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Six plays written by young people about gun violence in America will be read on Monday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at The Alcazar Theatre.

Alcazar, #ENOUGH protest gun violence through youth plays

The Alcazar Theatre, in partnership with the national organization #ENOUGH!, will host a reading of six plays written by young people about gun violence in America on Monday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m.

The plays that will be read were selected from a nationwide call earlier this year: olding pace” by Abby ougherty h ook, Another chool hooting ” by atias inley obody Cares About eath” by Ian odges he erfect ictim” by ayton Aurora ones e idn t a e to eet ere” by ace undlett and nder Wraps” by Olivia Stanley.

More than 150 communities have participated in previous nationwide #ENOUGH! readings. Following the readings Monday, there will be a Q&A with local leaders, including Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Roy Lee, Lieutenant Richard Brittingham of the anta Barbara County heriff s ce, and ope et of Carpinteria Board ember Becki orton. eslie . Ann enee will moderate.

The theater is located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave.

Theater to screen “El Diario de El Gringo”

The Alcazar Theatre will host the premiere tour of “El Diario de El Gringo,” — which follows three surfers who discovered Chile’s renowned El Gringo wave in 1976 — on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. he film, directed by odrigo ar as Moreno, explores how the El Gringo wave gained international fame while the identities of its first riders remained unknown for decades.

“Thirty years later, in 2007, El Gringo achie ed worldwide fame during a surfing championship, but the identity of the original surfers remained a mystery,” said the theater’s Connie Geston. “Thanks to the research of Chilean documentary filmmaker odrigo ar as oreno, he managed to find them in 0 .”

Carpinteria will host the first of three screenings, followed by a screening in San Francisco on Oct. 5 and a screening in Redondo Beach on Oct. 11.

“El Diario de El Gringo” will premiere at The Alcazar on Thursday, Oct. 2.

Tickets for the event are $12 for presale and $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at thealcazar.org. The Alcazar Theatre is located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave.

ansen is latest eople’s Choice winner

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has announced Ranell Hansen’s piece, “Queen of the Missions,” as the winner of the People’s Choice ballot for the arts center’s “Open Theme”exhibit.

Hansen’s piece features the Santa Barbara Mission. She told the arts center: “Who isn’t inspired by the iconic Santa Barbara Mission? The crazy sky is a tribute to the traditional roots of the art form, the Log Cabin Block.”

The center’s next exhibit, “Blue,” opens Thursday. The center is located at 865 Linden Ave.

Arts center announces fall classes lineup

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has announced its fall lineup of classes and tours, available now through December, which include workshops in watercolor, collage, ukulele and more.

The lineup includes seasonal classes, such as velvet pumpkins and holiday wreath workshops. Another highlight of the lineup is a new toddler class, and a cartoon club and comic lab for kids and a new toddler class, Lana Ziegler with the arts center told Coastal View News Carpinteria Arts Center members recei e 0 off for classes tuition assistance is available. Brochures for classes and workshops are available at the arts center, and registration is open now at carpinteriaartscenter. org.

Painting with friends

Local photographers collaborate with Alcazar Theatre for fundraiser exhibition

BY JUN STARKEY

The Carpinteria Photography Club is preparing for its first exhibition featuring nearly 300 photos from 28 club members under the “Our Carpinteria” theme scheduled for aturday, o . at he Alcazar heatre.

he club has been acti e since its first meeting nine years ago, in August 0 , at the ynda airly Carpinteria Arts Center.

The original Carpinteria Photography Club included six members a id owdrell, helli enlein, lenn ubock, Amy oodworth, obin arlsson and iguel Bernal who would meet up at the arts center to discuss different aspects of photography and impro e their craft. hese days, the club meets irregularly, typically at a local bar or restaurant. e re all busy, but I lo e this group,” Powdrell told Coastal View News

The club was created after Powdrell pitched the idea of a group for local photographers, of any skill le el, to enlein.

As an a id photographer, I knew that there were other photographers in our community,” owdrell said. I wanted to learn more. I wanted to ask uestions. I wanted to do field trips with these people.”

After that original meeting in 0 , the club slowly began to expand. It now boasts nearly 0 members.

arco igonati has been with the club for more than fi e years. e said he joined the club for a sense of community. I was uick to join,” he told Coastal View News. I know a few people in the club that I relate with, and we share each other s work, and exchange tips, tools of the trade.”

udy omez, who joined the photography club less than a year ago, said he proposed the theme of ur Carpinteria,” for the o ember e ent. e was inspired by the admiration club members, including himself, ha e for Carpinteria.

his is our town, our city, that we lo e so much,” omez said.

omez mo ed to Carpinteria from anta Barbara about eight years ago. e is also part of a separate photography club run out of anta Barbara City College for first responders and eterans. I just like photography and art in general,” omez said. I like art in all its forms.”

Many members of the club are familiar names to Coastal View News readers, such as Coastal View News staff photographer arlsson or columnist Ingrid Bostrom.

e eral members ha e also had their works displayed in galleries and businesses throughout the city, including ubock, known for his work capturing surfers shredding at incon oint atricia oughton Clarke, whose works are on display at her studio on alm A enue and usie Clothier, who captures images of local creatures through her olunteer work with the anta Barbara ildlife Care etwork.

he exhibition at he Alcazar heatre is the result of months of planning and coordination, owdrell said, which began at a photography club meeting in January 0 . Club members were discussing how they could be more acti e in the community, and owdrell suggested a fundraiser exhibition for he Alcazar. It seemed like they needed support,” owdrell said. he idea was well recei ed. ince then, fi e members of the Carpinteria hotography Club owdrell, ubock, im aylor, Ana aula utra and al rice ha e met regularly with theater staff. he exhibition will include club members featuring 0 photos each, for a total of 0 photos. ach photo will ha e about 0 seconds on screen, and some photographers ha e selected music to accompany the slideshow. nder the theme of ur Carpinteria,” participating photographers captured local landscapes, portraits of local people, street iews, ocean and wildlife, and more. rices for all pieces in the exhibition are preset the prices of each piece will be on a ticket that attendees will recei e at the e ent. All photographs will be a ailable for purchase, and all proceeds will go back to the theater.

If a piece is sold, those still interested may also directly contact the photographer to purchase a copy. A portion of this sale will also benefit he Alcazar.

The Carpinteria Photography Club hopes to raise ,000 for the theater through the e ent, owdrell said. he club plans to make the exhibition an annual affair.

he 0 exhibition will be a fun testdri e,” he said. he ision of both the Alcazar and the Carpinteria Photography Club is to make this an annual e ent with a creati e new theme each year.”

icket prices for the o . exhibition are for one or for two. he doors open at p.m., and the e ent will begin at p.m. he Alcazar heatre is located at Carpinteria A e.

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hevron’s donation to und th rade e d tri

Carpinteria nified chool istrict fifth graders can look forward to their annual Catalina Island arine Institute field trip, following a 30,000 donation to the nonprofit Carpinteria ducation oundation C from the Che ron est Coast ecommissioning rogram last week.

uring the field trip, Carpinteria students spend three days and two nights exploring Catalina Island. his experience pro ides students with a uni ue hands-on learning experience in marine biology and oceanography, fostering a deeper connection to the natural world,” according to a press release from C sent out uesday.

C accepted the donation on ept. at Aliso lementary chool. ictured, from left, is aul eilani- ainbolt, am erner, ark orte- ahabedian, Brett eiberg, uis uintero, ally reen, ancy arrison and ordan art.

C xecuti e irector amela erner called the Che ron donation a lifeline for our fifth graders.” he CI I trip is more than just a field trip it s a transformati e educational experience that many of our students wouldn t be able to ha e otherwise. e are incredibly grateful to Che ron for their commitment to our community and to the future of our students,” she said.

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Everyday tweaks to balance testosterone

WELLNESS WARRIOR

LEAH HARDING

Hitting midlife often feels like your body decided to rewrite the rules overnight. One day, you are powering through workouts, the next, you are battling brain fog, hot flashes or a gut that will not budge, no matter how many reps you log. Testosterone is not just a guy thing; it keeps us all sharp and strong.

But before you look up pellets, shots or creams, consider this: simple daily tweaks can naturally up your levels, without scripts or side effects. hese are not magic bullets, but they can add up, like smart habits always do.

Why testosterone matters in midlife

Testosterone (T) gets pegged as a man’s hormone, but that’s not exactly true. Both men and women need the hormone, but in different uantities. builds muscle by repairing the damage after exercise, pumps out red blood cells to deliver oxygen and boost energy, increases libido, and keeps our brains more focused and our moods elevated.

In midlife, T levels drop because our bodies produce less as we age, stress ramps up, and sleep uality drops, which can all lead to lower energy, mood changes and weaker muscles over time.

For women hitting perimenopause or menopause, low T brings on constant tiredness, mood swings, brain fog, weaker bones and a drop in libido. Low T also worsens hot flashes, disrupting sleep with night sweats (or other inopportune times). Studies show 20–30% of women in this stage have suboptimal T levels.

Men over 40 feel it too. Levels drop about 1% yearly after age 30, leading to more belly fat, lower sex drive, longer recovery periods from workouts, and trouble focusing at work or home.

Suboptimal T hits a big chunk of midlifers, but simple lifestyle tweaks offer a safer start with modest boosts to T of 0 , no side effects. testosterone replacement therapy) can mean creams for women or shots for men, but it can also risk heart issues, mood swings or sleep apnea for some individuals. I see clients stall despite solid plans until we tackle sleep and stress. The tweaks below can help relieve the cause for both men and women.

Hack 1: Cold showers

Cold showers might seem rough, but they help reset your body. Short cold exposure raises dopamine and reduces inflammation, which indirectly supports testosterone (T) health. Evidence is mixed on direct boosts, with some studies showing a dip from prolonged cold, but short bursts mimic stress that builds resilience. For midlifers, this works well.

Women in perimenopause might notice fewer hot flashes and steadier moods with regular use. Men might start the day

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Cold showers might seem rough, but they help reset your body. Short cold e pos re raises dopamine and red ces in ammation, which indirectly supports testosterone (T) health.

sharper and skip the afternoon slump. No special e uipment is needed just adjust your shower.

Here is how to do it:

• End your regular shower with 30 to 60 seconds of cold water on your torso and legs.

• Start warm and build tolerance over a week to avoid shock.

• Pair with deep breaths to make it bearable.

• Track energy for two weeks; many notice pep without the jitters. If you take evening showers, the benefits like mood uptick and hot flash relief still apply, though it might not kickstart your day as much. If you’re worried about sleep disruption, short cold bursts likely won t hurt if you dry off and warm up afterwards.

Hack 2: Breathwork

Stress is testosterone’s archenemy, spiking cortisol that can drop T levels by 15–25%. In midlife, work drama or family chaos feels heavier, especially during perimenopause when moods shift often. Breathwork calms your body and helps protect T.

A simple - - techni ue inhale four seconds, hold seven, exhale eight) drops cortisol 20% by activating the vagus nerve, which connects to every major organ in your body (this is why we sigh occasionally, naturally calming our bodies down for brief moments). For menopausal women, 15 minutes twice daily can cut hot flashes, headaches, and PMS-like symptoms while lifting mood. Men battling low T can restore focus and drive.

No app or class required. Try this:

• Sit straight, eyes closed, midday or before bed.

Inhale uietly through your nose for four counts.

• Hold for seven, then exhale through your mouth for eight with a whoosh. epeat four rounds or up to minutes. Don’t have that much time to dedicate to the practice? Even thirty seconds is enough to give your body a pause.

Hack 3: Sunlight and sleep

Your body’s internal clock controls testosterone and midlife can throw it off balance. orning sunlight resets this clock, boosting T levels up to 20%, while good sleep prevents a 15% drop over-

night. Older adults with poor sleep often have lower morning T, but improving it helps production.

Try this:

• Step outside for 10 to 15 minutes after waking; don’t use sunglasses for the first fi e minutes.

• Get seven to nine hours of sleep in a cool, dark room.

• Dim the lights by 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. to start winding down and ready yourself for bed and to kick melatonin production into high gear. tay off blue light i.e., phone, tablet, computer) and instead opt for a book or Kindle. hort on time en fi e minutes of morning light can help.

Hack 4: Eat protein

Think more protein means more testosterone? It can help, but only if you get it right. Studies show 1.2 to 2.0 grams per kg of body weight daily (about 80-140 grams for a 150-pound person) supports T levels with modest boosts of 5–15%, especially if you’re active or losing weight. Too much, like over 3.4 grams per kg, can raise cortisol and drop T by 5–37%. Aim for lean meats, eggs or beans spread across meals.

Try this:

• Add a 20-gram protein serving (e.g., eggs or yogurt) to breakfast.

In midlife, T levels drop because our bodies produce less as we age, stress ramps up, and sleep quality drops, which can all lead to lower energy, mood changes and weaker muscles over time.

• Track energy for a week.

Bonus Hack: Spice It Up

Add ginger or fenugreek to your meals for a natural T boost. Studies show one to two grams daily can raise T levels 15–20%over months. Short on ingredients? Start with a small pinch and build it up. Cold showers, breathwork, sunlight, sleep, protein, and spice can offer alternati e options to and managing reduced midlife testosterone. Try one change this week, track your energy or mood, and build from there. Notice I didn’t mention lifting weights in the above hacks. Unfortunately, it’s not a uick fix like the others it takes effort and know-how to do right. If you’re up for it, adding hea y lifts like s uats or deadlifts two to three times a week at a tough but doable weight might lift T a bit (around 5–10% over time), especially with good rest. Skip the rest, though, and stress could cancel it out. Not sure if you’re on the right track? Shoot me an email and let me know how I can help!

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

by Margie E. Burke

Weekly Crossword by Margie E. Burke

THURSDAY

Saturday, Sept. 20

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An employee called to report an inebriated customer. The employee provided a description of the customer and his vehicle. The subject was found on Casitas Pass Road. He made a wide turn before speeding off. hen contacted, his eyes were watery, his pupils were dilated, and his speech was slurred. He admitted to drinking all day. The subject displayed both mental and physical impairment throughout contact. The subject was arrested for dri ing under the influence. He was transported to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital to provide a blood sample and then transported to Santa Barbara County Jail where he was booked on the violations.

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A subject was contacted as the result of a call for service for a family disturbance. The subject was believed to be under the influence of a stimulant. he subject was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

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An employee at a local business was scammed by someone over the phone posing as a bank’s fraud department. The caller gained access to the company payroll account and made numerous small transfers to numerous bank accounts totaling approximately ,000.

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This 1939 auto accident in downtown Carpinteria appears to have involved a handful of young men. The late great Carpinterian John omero told CVN years ago about his relationship with cars as a teen. He lived off of Foothill oad on a ranch managed by his father. He had permission to drive his parents’ 1937 Chevy to school, and he would often make stops along the way to pick up any gals who needed a ride. omero remembered that guys would meet up with their cars at the gas station on the corner of Linden and Carpinteria avenues, where Giovanni’s izza stands today. It was a hang out spot, omero explained, where you could shoot the breeze or check out what another guy had under the hood of his car.

Deputies were dispatched to investigate a report of a subject loitering on the property and attempting to open car doors. A subject matching the description was located walking northbound on Linden A enue. he subject fled on foot. he subject was ordered to stop and eventually apprehended after a short foot pursuit. A search incident to arrest was conducted and deputies located numerous credit cards, insurance cards, a library card, and a check with other person’s names on them. A glass bulbous pipe with residue inside of it was also located. The subject was positi ely identified as the subject trying to open approximately 11 car doors in the apartment complex property by the reporting party. The subject also attempted to ditch a black plastic baggie in the rear of the patrol unit. Inside of the black plastic baggie was a clear crystalline substance believed to be presumptively methamphetamine. A records check was conducted on the subject which discovered he had an outstanding felony no bail warrant issued by California Department of Corrections. The subject was booked at Santa Barbara County Jail for the aforementioned charges.

Reading, writing and ‘rithmatic

Deputies responded to a male subject displaying erratic behavior. His erratic behavior has been directed at his mother as well and during an argument the subject grabbed his mother by the arm causing bruising. The subject was arrested.

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Carpinteria en e

As Carpinteria parents wade through the fifth week without school, many pine for the good old days before the Thomas Fire and winter break ganged up on the regular routine. This quintet of Rincon School students offers a glimpse at the really old days—the school days of 1898 to be specific. Rincon’s one-room schoolhouse was located on Casitas Pass Road where Lions Park sits today. It served children on the east side of Carpinteria Valley.

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from to p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

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

Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from to p.m.

A subject approached the victim and threw a rock at his head. The victim was wearing a motorcycle helmet but still had a complaint of injury. The victim was also a protected party in a criminal protective order, and the subject was listed as a restrained party. The subject was also found to be in violation of the restraining order.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

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A subject came to the Carpinteria Station to look for his belongings. He was questioned regarding the incident at the Carpinteria Creek and subsequently arrested. The subject was medically cleared at the hospital before being booked at Santa Barbara County Main Jail.

Thursday, Sept. 25

Sunday, Sept. 21

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Two male suspects stole alcohol worth an estimated $5.

Monday, Sept. 22

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A subject was contacted and known to have outstanding warrants for his arrest. he suspect refused multiple commands, attempted to e ade, and resisted while being handcuffed. e was arrested for his active warrants and an on-view charge.

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A student contacted law enforcement seeking assistance after feeling harassed by staff, who were addressing his inappropriate school attire. The student was suspended and picked up by a parent.

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An unknown male suspect entered the property and destroyed a water fountain. he fountain was alued at , 00, plus the cost of installation.

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The reporting party called to advise there were two dismantled e-bikes in the area. Both were recovered and neither had been reported stolen per a serial number check. Both bikes were booked for safekeeping.

Friday, Sept. 26

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A subject was driving while unlicensed. He was operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and caused a three-vehicle collision that resulted in injury. The suspect provided a breath sample of 0. 3. e was arrested, transported, and booked at anta Barbara County Jail for being in violation of the aforementioned violations.

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A driver made an unsafe lane change nearly colliding with an incoming semitruck dri er. A tra c stop was conducted. The subject was unlicensed and the reg-

CVN

ON THE ROAD

CVN cruises through Portugal

Melinda Bendel and Robin Brandin of Carpinteria brought a copy of Coastal View News along for a cruise on the Douro River, in Portugal. The pair are pictured aboard their boat, with the city of Porto in the background.

CVN sightsees in Spain

Mike and Susan Damron of Carpinteria brought their copy of Coastal View News along for a trip to Bilbao, Spain, where they hiked to the Chapel of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. “It was built in the Ninth century,” Susan said. “This location has been featured in the ‘Game of Thrones.’”

CVN catches up at Burning Man

Carpinteria’s Larry Nimmer took a photo with his copy of Coastal View News at the 2025 Burning Man Festival. Nimmer brought the paper along to “(make) sure all is in order with my Man on the Street column,” he said, as well as check out that week’s Halos and Pitchforks and Letters to the Editor.

GOING ON THE ROAD?

Snap a photo with your Coastal View News in hand and email it to news@coastalview.com. Tell us about your trip!

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registration for his vehicle had expired. He was cited for the violations, and his vehicle was towed.

Saturday, Sept. 27

1000 hrs / Narcotics / 5400 block of Carpinteria Avenue

A subject was known to have an outstanding felony no bail warrant. Once additional units arrived to assist, he was taken into custody. During a search of his person, he was found in possession

of a bindle of meth and a meth bong. He was transported and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail without incident.

2135 hrs / Incident / 800 block Maple Avenue

A subject was seen via security cameras attempting to open the front door of a church. When he was unable to enter, he hit the door. The reporting party called for law enforcement after the subject did not leave the area. Deputies located the subject and determined that he was under the influence of alcohol and could not care for his own safety. The subject was arrested for the offense and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.

THROWBACK

A raft of surf legends joined Renny Yater last month to open the Santa ar ara r ng se m rom left, Ch c mes, a ren ater, Kim o inson, ater, te e rom, ames ’ ahonney, ayne ich, arc ndreini and Kir tnam

Diving into the Beach House museum

BY VINCE BURNS

The opening of the Santa Barbara urfing useum B last month at the Beach ouse on tate treet brought together a collection of local and from-afar surf legends, each with long-standing connections to incon oint. any came to honor enny ater, the 0 li ing legend and bridge to surfing s formati e years before crowds, potato chip-sized surfboards and a professional surfing circuit, when a hardy few muscled longboards into incon s frigid surf.

hotographer and filmmaker on Balch, who rode the train up from an iego for the e ent, explained his attendance this way f course I had to come to the opening because I knew enny ater was going to be there and I wanted to pay my respects. I e been riding his boards since . e signed for me a classic ohn e erson photo of himself at incon. It was a wonderful day.”

As we wrote in a 0 column, Balch was the first to tag incon oint with its now ubi uitous ueen of the Coast” moniker, in a seminal Surfer Magazine article a inconada del ar he ueen of the Coast.” ip Balch s article is a wonderful thumbnail history of the oint as of the early 0s with cameos from many names any inconer will be sure to recognize.

Another incon aficionado at the B was im obinson, who ran the Channel Islands urfboards shop during the pi otal 0s and 0s, when CI dominated surfdom ia top local riders om Curren and im earig riding Al errick creations. etting into the surf

industry and ha ing a front-row seat to the Curren phenomenon was a fantasy come true for obinson, who sold many errick creations during his stint at the anta Barbara shop. As an outsider he arri ed in anta Barbara from exas in obinson first had to pay his dues, gradually working his way into the incon lineup.

ow, he has nothing but great memories” from that less-crowded incon of long ago. er obinson, it was 00

a local spot then,” with wa e riders strictly limited to Carp, entura, and anta Barbara locals. ne incon surfer particularly admired by obinson was the great tu redericks 0 . tu was someone I looked up to big time. Big ed was so dedicated, such a great surfer, and a truly outstanding person in my life,” obinson remembers.

e hope to feature other incon memo-

ries from those attending the B opening in future columns. or the time being, please enjoy the accompanying photos

Get in touch with Vince at vinceburns805@ gmail.com if you have stories or photos of the old days at Rincon Point. Vince and Stephen Bates have written “the” photographic history of Rincon Point, available locally and online at amazon.com/dp/1467108707.

OCTOBER 2, 2025

Gillen went undefeated in doubles play against Hueneme and Fillmore.

Warriors tennis remains undefeated in league play

BY RYAN P. CRUZ | PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Carpinteria girls tennis has hit its rhythm, winning the past six matches and remaining undefeated in Citrus Coast League matches after adding two more wins over Hueneme and Fillmore in the past week.

The Warriors traveled to Hueneme on Thursday, Sept. 25, where Carpinteria’s team won all but two sets in a dominant 16-2 win over the Vikings.

Carpinteria’s dynamic duo of sisters Charlotte and Caroline Cooney continued their season-long undefeated streak on the court together, turning in yet another 3-0 sweep without dropping a single game. “They are just so sound fundamentally and athletically,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant.

The duo of Izzy Scott and Mina Handall played an equally strong round of doubles, finishing with a three-set sweep after only dropping two games.

Emily Banks and Cailyn Gillen teamed up to win both of their sets together, while the new duo of Sadie West/Yaretzi Moctezuma worked well together, picking up one last doubles win for Carpinteria.

The Warriors won seven of nine sets in singles, led by Abby Gobell and Aubrey Alcaraz, who both finished with three-set sweeps over Hueneme. “Both trailed early in their first round but did an excellent job of coming back, playing with more consistency and closing out their hard earned sets,” coach Bryant said.

He credited Kacey Kramer for gaining a lot of confidence and picking up a win in her first appearance in singles and helping Carpinteria hold on for the 16-2 match win.

“Overall, it was a strong performance by our girls,” Bryant said. “They knew Hueneme could be a tricky team to play but we did a good job of managing our own shots and controlling what we could

control. I was proud of our efforts today.”

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Warriors hosted the Fillmore Flashes at home in Carpinteria. The Warriors commanded the entire match, winning every set in doubles and taking eight of nine singles sets to claim the 17-1 win.

Coach Bryant flipped the lineup for this match, using Gobell and Alcaraz — who both have excelled in singles this season — as a new doubles duo. The pair did just as well in doubles, finishing 3-0 with only one dropped game. “They played really well together and showed a lot of doubles potential which will

really benefit our team down the road,” Bryant said.

The Warriors used a variety of doubles pairings to combine for six more set wins.

Handall won one set with Moctezuma and two sets with Gillen; Scott paired up with Banks to win a set and then won two more with West.

Caroline Cooney put together a “Golden Set” in singles, winning every single point during one of the wins in her 3-0 sweep over Fillmore. “What sets (Caroline) apart is she is not trying to lose a point,” coach Bryant said. “She is hitting the corners, getting to the net and really

hitting out on the points versus just pushing.”

Her older sister and usual doubles partner Charlotte Cooney also turned in a 3-0 sweep in her first round of singles this season. She remains undefeated in both singles and doubles this year.

Kramer added a pair of wins in singles to help the Warriors claim a 17-1 match win. With the win, Carpinteria is now 10-1 overall and 5-0 against Citrus Coast League opponents.

Carpinteria will now prepare to host non-league opponent Viewpoint on Friday, Oct. 3.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

Laureen Partida helped the Warriors win a head-to-head match against Hueneme at Saticoy Regional Golf Course on Sept. 30.

Carpinteria golfers in midseason form

arriors girls golf played two matches in the past week, competing at the second Citrus Coast eague group match of the year at i er idge olf Course on ept. before taking on Hueneme in a head-to-head match at Saticoy Regional Golf Course on Sept. 30.

he arriors took fourth place o erall as a team at the Citrus Coast eague group match on ept. , finishing with points o erall. ordhoff took the top spot with a team score of 262, followed by Channel Islands (272) and Hueneme (277).

Carpinteria senior Jamaica Cook was the low medalist of the match, scoring a match low 39 on the River Ridge course. Junior Sophia Garay was back in midseason form with a score of 48.

In the head-to-head match against Hueneme, Cook led the team again with a low score of 3, while aray and senior iana iah both finished with scores of and senior aureen artida contributed with a to help Carpinteria claim the ictory over the Vikings by a margin of four strokes, 272-276.

Carpinteria will return to Saticoy Regional Golf Course this week for the third Citrus Coast League group match of the season.

Chris Jaimes has contributed on offense, defense and special teams for the Warriors this year.

Warriors fall to Santa Paula, 43-10

Although Carpinteria football had a positive start in a road matchup against the Santa Paula Cardinals on Friday, Sept. 26 — with senior Chris Jaimes recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff to gi e the arriors the ball in anta aula territory — they ended the game with a 10-43 loss. he arriors kicked a field goal on that opening dri e to take a 3-0 lead. But anta Paula responded quickly, with receiver Dominic Meza hauling in a 31-yard touchdown to give the Cardinals the lead, 7-3.

aimes pro ided a few highlights for the arriors offense at the end of the first quarter, breaking free for a 60-yard run and snagging a one-handed catch to give Carpinteria some momentum heading into the second uarter. he offense was unable to score, however, and Santa Paula took advantage by scoring on its next three possessions to expand the lead to 28-3 at halftime.

In the third uarter, the arriors put together an 0-yard offensi e dri e capped off with a -yard pass from Isaac eri to rew ilippini to cut the lead to - 0. Carpinteria battled fatigue in the fourth uarter, as the arriors players many of whom play offense, defense and special teams began to wear down in the second half. anta aula s offense scored more unanswered points to claim the win, 3- 0. en though the score didn t indicate it, we did show impro ement,” said Carpinteria co-coach an atham. e made some good plays throughout the game but we did not ha e the consistency we needed. e made too many mistakes especially in the first half.”

e said the arriors long scoring dri e in the third uarter ga e an indication of the team s potential, but he hopes to see more consistency through all four uarters as Carpinteria prepares for league play.

e played an aggressi e non league schedule,” he said. ow it is time to use the experience to help us in our league opener next week.”

Carpinteria is now -3 o erall as the arriors prepare to host a rematch with anta Clara for the first game of the Citrus Coast eague schedule. Carpinteria defeated anta Clara - when the teams met up earlier this year.

Warriors volleyball drops three matches

Carpinteria girls olleyball suffered losses in three league matches this week, falling to 1-8 in league play at the midpoint of the season. he arriors were swept by anta aula in three sets on ept. 3 before suffering another three-set sweep at home against ordhoff two days later on ept. . n ept. 30, the arriors battled through a fi e-set thriller at home against alibu, though Carpinteria ultimately dropped the final set to lose the match 3- . e re now at the halfway mark of the season, and there may be some changes coming as we continue to push forward,” said Carpinteria coach Richard Quitoriano.

ON DECK

Thursday, Oct. 2

Carpinteria Girls Golf at Citrus Coast Match (Saticoy), 3 p.m.

Carpinteria Girls Volleyball at Channel Island, 6 p.m.

*Carpinteria Football vs. Santa Clara, 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 3

*Carpinteria Girls Tennis vs. Viewpoint, 3 p.m.

*Denotes Home Game

Cate boys water polo has started the year 4-1 overall and 1-0 in league play.

Cate Rams Roundup

Cate athletics is back in full swing, as the Rams boys water polo, eight-man football, girls volleyball and girls tennis teams all continued to the heart of the fall sports season. Boys water polo was back in the pool on Sept. 30, claiming a league win over perennial polo powerhouse Malibu, 10-7. he teams traded goals in the first half and the game was tied - at the break. Cate took the advantage in the second half, scoring six goals while holding Malibu to three goals to hold on for the win.

Cate freshman Liam Moes continued his stellar debut season, leading the team with four goals, while Emmanuel Brine scored two goals and goaltender Andrew heshunoff finished with nine sa es.

“Explosive is the word I would use to describe (Liam Moes) — all of his scoring opportunities are taken with no hesitation and leave no doubt,” said Cate coach Jesse Morrison. “I am so proud of our group for their resilience and how they leaned on one another during a di cult match. his was the first time in school history that we beat Malibu (High School) in water polo.”

Cate boys water polo is now - o erall, and -0 in league play with a matchup against Foothill Tech this week.

ams eight-man football was back on the field for the past two weeks, picking up a 0- 0 win against Coast nion on ept. 0, then suffering a - loss in a high-scoring battle against rcutt Academy on ept. .

Cate freshman uarterback Alek roehl has grown in his first few games in charge of the ams offense, tossing touchdown passes and showing off his size, speed and power in the run game. Cate football will now prepare to host Faith Baptist on Saturday, ct. .

Cate girls olleyball was on a three-game win streak before suffering back-to-back losses to t. Bona enture on ept. and Bishop iego on ept. 30. hese were the first two league losses for the ams this season.

Cate is now - o erall, and 3- in league play heading into a busy week with matches against Grace, Thacher and Villanova Prep.

And on the tennis court, the Cate girls team has continued its undefeated season with a trio of ictories during a two-day tournament on ept. - . he team is led by senior team captain Claire Bianchi in singles and fellow captain Elsie Chamberlain and Claire Tang in doubles.

Cate swept an ieguito Academy -0 on the first day of the tournament. n the second day, the ams defeated onte ista of Cupertino - , before claiming the final win of the weekend in a -0 sweep o er ancho Bernardo. Cate is now - o erall and -0 in league competition this season.

CAR • PET • ERIA

Meet curious Colonel

Meet Colonel, a four-year-old German shepherd who loves physical affection, is curious, and loves watching life go by. Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) volunteers said Colonel is great on shorter walks, and it appears that, before coming into SBCAS custody, he spent most of his life with people, animals and children.

“He is curious and tender-hearted and always a gentleman. All signs point to his being housetrained,” volunteers shared. “You will see his ears and eyes light up at the sight and sound of life. It only took two outings to Goleta Beach for him to roll on his back for belly rubs, sit politely on a blanket chewing on his favorite tennis ball and sit his rump right down on his caretaker’s lap (...) Any German shepherd lover would be lucky to have this gentleman as a warm, welcoming presence in their home.”

Interested in fostering or adopting Colonel? He’s at the SBCAS shelter in Goleta at 3 erpass oad. he shelter is open uesday unday, 0 a.m. p.m. earn more by emailing sbcassouthfostercoordinator@gmail.com.

Job change?

Whether retiring or changing jobs, you’ll want to know your retirement account options.

There are four potential options for your 401(k) when leaving an employer:

• Leave it in your former employer’s 401(k) plan, if allowed by the plan.

• Move it to your new employer’s 401(k) plan, if you’ve changed employers and your new employer plan allows for it.

• Roll the account over to an individual retirement account (IRA).

• Cash it out, which is subject to potential tax consequences.

We can talk through your financial goals and find the option that works best for you.

Aaron P Crocker Financial Advisor

1145 Eugenia Place Suite 203 Carpinteria, CA 93013 805-566-1828

SURF & TIDES

Save Our Seals: September Recap

COMPILED BY SAVE OUR SEALS

High Count

The seal counts have been high throughout mid-August and September, to the delight of early rising visitors. It is speculated that counts are high because the colony is still undergoing the molting period.

Sept. 1–7: 126

Sept. 8–14: 126

Sept. 15–21: 125

Sept. 22–30: 110

What to know

Residents and visitors in Carpinteria are familiar with the pupping season, which happens January through May. We all enjoy the adorable pups and attentive moms. But many do not know about the other phases of our harbor seals’ life cycles. From weaning, to mating, to molting and gestation, each phase plays out here on the seal haul-out and rookery beach, and each phase has the vital requirement of time on land.

The summer molt is one of the most critical times of the year. In the words of a colleague who studies the harbor seals of acific ro e and ser es as an ad isor to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),the molting season “is traditionally when the most seals are hauled out to molt. That is why AA did the fly o er count during the molting season.”

Results of the survey should be released soon.

The reason for high seal counts during molting

The annual molt in harbor seals takes place se uentially in the different age groups. Progressive loss and regrowth of the coat takes three to four weeks, during which the seal is very vulnerable to heat loss and is more dependent on remaining hauled-out on shore.

When forced into the water, the heat loss and energetic demand prolongs the molting period. It takes three to four months to regrow fur in any given part of the body (Ashwell-Erickson et al., 1986).

The physiological requirement of seals to haul out while molting therefore has implications for conservation measures that try to minimize disturbanceduring important periods in their annual life cycle. For more information: W. Paterson et al. / Journal of Thermal Biology 37 (2012) 454–461.

When viewing the seals

Please observe the seals from the Overlook, accessed from the Coastal Vista Trail.

The mission of Save Our Seals is to protect and preserve the Carpinteria harbor seal colony. e o ts a e ase on science ase ata and we strive to increase the public’s under standing of harbor seals and engagement in protecting our local colony. Reach us through our website atsavecarpseals.com. Harbor seals have called Carpinteria home for hundreds of ea s an gene ations of eo le ha e en o e o seals isiting the o e loo ea o n . We encourage you to go to our website and share your stories about viewing the seals.

Seascape Realty

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