On Friday, Sept. 20, people around the world joined together to demand action from global leaders to combat climate change. The demonstrations come days before the U.N.’s climate change meetings in New York. In Carpinteria, demonstrators met at Peace Corner at the intersection of Carpinteria…
For the third year in a row, nearly 300 people had their taste buds titillated while raising money for the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Culinary Crawl brought foodies from as far away as Simi Valley to delight in specially prepared small bites from 16 of the city’s favorite ea…
The Playa Del Sur 4-H Club of Carpinteria announced that member Jasmyn Arroyo was selected as a County Ambassador by UCANR 4-H staff for the Youth Development Program in Santa Barbara County. As a County Ambassador Arroyo will assist with events, develop a plan of action, perform service pro…
Last Friday evening, Sept. 13, dog park advocates and enthusiasts met at Island Brewing Company for the local group C-Dog’s “Bark for a Park” fundraising event. The event’s silent auction raised $6,000 to help the city with their plans towards designating a site and developing a dog park.
The Highway 101 southbound off-ramp at Linden Avenue will remain closed until early 2020. Crews are building a new off-ramp, along with extensive drainage improvements, new retaining walls and safety barriers.
The Coalition Against Gun Violence will pay tribute to its co-founder and chair of a quarter century, Toni Wellen, at its 2019 Anniversary Celebration/Fundraiser on Sept. 29. Wellen will be honored for her many years dedicated to helping make Santa Barbara County a safer place to live, and f…
The winning artists of the “Farm to Table” exhibit were announced at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center during the event reception on Sunday, Sept. 15. From left are, second-place finisher Ginny Speirs, honorable mentions Emily Calkins, Gary Campopiano and Maggie Powell, third-place fi…
The Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County’s “Victory Vegetable Gardening for True Beginners” four-class series will run at the Carpinteria Community Garden, 4855 5th St., on Saturdays, Sept. 21 and 28, and Oct. 12 and 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is a materials fee of $35, and p…
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Artesania para la Familia (Family Arts & Crafts) will present Mariachi Angeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr. at the Alcazar Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 12:45 p.m. The event is a collaboration of Artesania with Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara a…
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3/31/1955 – 9/1/2019
10/1/1932 – 9/10/2019
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John Frank Frontera
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Some moments in life are so dramatic they stay vividly seared in our memories. I was a high school freshman sitting in my history class when the announcement came through on the intercom: President Kennedy had been assassinated. I was a sophomore in college when we waited fearfully for draft…
Thousands of people are trying to get into our wonderful country. Hong Kong residents are waving the American flag as they protest Communist oppression, using it as a symbol of desired freedom and opportunity. However, listening to the Democratic presidential hopefuls at the recent debate o…
Ranked 46th in the state by MaxPreps, the St. Genevieve High School football team came into Friday night’s game, Sept. 13, with some impressive numbers, having outscored their last two opponents by a combined score of 92-0. The Valiants were as good as advertised, continuing their winning wa…
Adan “The Bus” Vargas team captian and two-way starter made solid tackles on defense and kept up amazing blocks throughout the loss against Ventura. This Saturday, Sept. 21, the Sophomore team plays against Saugus at Carpinteria High School at 10 a.m.
In another “Battle of the 192,” the Carpinteria and Cate cross country teams ended with split results for the boys and girls. The Rams boys won their match, but the girls squad was disqualified after taking a wrong turn on the course, handing the win over to the Warrior girls. Tesfa Asmara t…
Editor’s note: This series on Carpinteria’s early schools originally ran in CVN in 2011. Previously published nstallments can be found at coastalview.com.
Steve and Roberta Christiansen recently visited the Arctic Circle in Norway. The sign in the picture warns to not venture further without a weapon, as the polar bears are a bit hungry in the summer months. Twenty-four hours of daylight brought the temperature up to the low 40s. “The locals w…
The Maya family recently made a trip to Maui to celebrate their dad Francisco’s 50th birthday. With him are Juana Vallejo, Edi, Alfredo and Yasmín Maya, and Valentin Torres. The Mayas spent a week exploring the island and they brought the Coastal View News along to represent their hometown.
It’s Monday and you’ve just sat down to your computer. You place your coffee mug in its usual spot and settle in. Your phone rings and as you stretch your arm to turn off the ringer, your elbow brushes the mug, toppling it onto your laptop.
Many challenges can arise when turning a passion for cooking into a food business. Recipes you know and love suddenly become unfamiliar as you increase measurements and seasonings to prepare food for an audience too big to fit around the dinner table. Meals are tested, then tested again. Fla…
Mariia Usanina joins California Gold Ballroom Dance Studios teaching both Latin and ballroom dance styles to children, ages three to 17, and adults (all ages).
Question: Carpinteria has a long-held reputation for being a charming beach community, however, as the population rises and housing prices increase, the City faces profound questions regarding commercial and residential development. First, what is your position on the development of more res…
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