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We suspected that the various $50-per-head “adventure tours” on offer near Lake Arenal in Costa Rica would leave us feeling confined, under-inspired and ripped off. So, we asked the nice lady at the hotel where she and her family went for outings, and she told us about a river spot just past…
Next to the Avocado Festival, St. Joseph Catholic Church’s annual summer Festival is Carpinteria’s biggest community event of the year. Carnival rides, food vendors and music acts liven-up the church property for three days each July, and this year was no exception. Parents do well to plan a…
Karina Dayka represented Carpinteria FFA at the California State Fair in Sacramento in the Round Robin Showmanship event on Monday, July 15. Placing first in Round Robin Showmanship at the Ventura County Fair in August of 2018 made Dayka eligible to be the showmanship representative for the …
Carpinteria High School Senior Dayne Wagner spoke to the Rotary Club about her experience at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards—a three-day camp for developing leadership and the character quality of service above self. Wagner applied to the program in the beginning of her junior year and attend…
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning welcomed Charles Egigian-Nichols to speak on compost, recycling and large-scale micro green farming. Egigian-Nichols has over 40-years of experience in industrial scale organics recycling to help growers profitably produce high quality food and feed, ge…
Artist Janey Cohen’s watercolor paintings will be on exhibit at Zookers Restaurant, 5404 Carpinteria Ave., from July 1 to Aug. 17. In this show, she has attempted to capture the light and warmth of summer days. “You’ll see Carpinteria landscapes, local birds, beloved frolicking animals and …
Artists are invited to submit works for Palm Loft Gallery’s juried summer show, “Make Hay While the Sun Shines.” The show’s theme can be interpreted as “do what you love while you can,” according to the jurors. Artists are encouraged to submit two-dimensional art works, though a limited numb…
The Alcazar Theatre begins its 12-day summer Drama Camp on Monday, July 1, when aspiring actors will learn drama techniques as well as set building and costume, light and sound design under the direction of Asa Olsson. Intended for young actors in the third- through 12th grade, Drama Camp ru…
Mary Razo passed away peacefully on June 15, 2019, at the age …
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A reader sends a halo to the Forest Service for clearing the paths on Franklin Trail. “Amazing!”
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Our city management and the citizens of Carpinteria hold a sacred trust. Carpinteria is absolutely the last city of its kind on Southern California’s coast. To open it to further development on any scale would be a sacrilege. Many Carpinteria families, second, third and some fourth-generatio…
I have read your letters, Mr. and Mrs. Thorn, published regularly in CVN’s letter section. For years, I have been impressed by your passion and your patriotism.
What is going on with local government these days? From our city of Carpinteria to the county of Santa Barbara we have seen a hunt for tax dollars at the expense of quality of life for local citizens. When the tax increase was put on the ballot for Carpinteria and passed, we were told it wou…
As part of the Junior Lifeguard Program, JGs receive a kayak lesson from instructors Matt Simon and Jay Snieder. Boating safety is the first part of any kayaking lesson and once oriented, the JGs take to the water to tour the Carpinteria Reef.
On Saturday, July 6, athletes of all ages and sizes participated in Carpinteria High School’s All-comers Meet held on campus at Valley Memorial Stadium. The highlight of the meet was Westlake High School’s Paige Sommers clearing a stadium record of 12 feet, seven inches in the pole vault. Pa…
The sport of roller derby is alive and well in the southland. With three teams: the Brawlin’ Betties in Santa Barbara, the West Coast Derby Knockouts in Ventura and the Ventura County Derby Darlins in Camarillo, the sport’s popularity is on the rise.
Located on the 4900 block of Carpinteria Avenue where Lemos Pet Supply and Crushcakes Cafe now stand, The Grocery Store provided Carpinterians with a friendly, local market in the 1970s. The store moved into the space after Safeway relocated to Linden Avenue (where Smart & Final now operates).
Steve and Roberta Christiansen made a chilly autumn trip to Nova Scotia, battened down for weather and leaving behind a long hot summer in Carpinteria. One of Canada’s three Maritime Provinces, Nova Scotia was first inhabited by the Mi’kmaq people. The province is renowned for its maritime h…
Storming the Irish Coast at Aran Islands with Road Scholars are, from left, Larry Nimmer, Tara O’Reilly, Anne Fraser and Robert Lehmann. The foursome circumnavigated Ireland and Scotland for 18 days last month aboard the Ocean Endeavor, with embarkations at various ports via inflatable Zodia…
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).
A gathering of about 50, generally older (think 60-plus) Carpinterians heard Tina Fanucci-Frontado, Dr. Margaret Peterson, Liz Rogan and representatives from Glass House, Autumn Brands and Cresco farms extol the health benefits of the ancient and medically proven cannabis plant.
The Carpinteria-based insurance and member benefits company AGIA Affinity has received the Gold Award for achievement in marketing. The award was presented at the 2019 PIMA Insights conference in recognition of the outstanding effort to conserve existing customers through multi-faceted membe…
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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