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Teagan Lee Eskilson was born on May 13, 2023, in Ventura to parents J.R. and Taylor Eskilson of Ventura, arriving at 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and 20 inches long. 

Bear Saxon Kutcher, left, and Meadow Jane Kutcher, right, were born on Feb. 2, 2023 at Ventura Community Memorial Hospital to proud parents and long-term partners Northe Saxon Kutcher and Sequoia Terry Davis of Carpinteria. Meadow was born at 10 p.m., arriving at 5 lbs., 6 oz.; her brother B…

Kate Cooley Bruskotter was born on March 25, 2023, to Josh and Lauren Bruskotter of Carpinteria, CA. Kate was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, 8 lbs., 5 oz. and 20.5 inches long. Her grandparents are Melanie and Tom McCook and Mary Ellen and Tom Bruskotter of Camarillo, CA; her great-…

Jax Theo Jarmie was born on Feb. 23, 2023 at Cottage Hospital to Amy Lynn Espina Stanfield and Steven Matthew Jarmie. He was born at 19 inches and six pounds, two ounces. His grandparents are Cliff and Cindy Jarmie and Glenn and Lori Stanfield. 

Norah Grace Rogan was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to Jack and Audrey Rogan on Feb. 9, 2023. She arrived at 8 lbs., 7 ounces and 21 inches long. “Norah is enjoying life with her big sister Annie. The Rogan family is so grateful to their community for all of the support as they welc…

Juniper Rose Cahoon was born on Dec. 21, 2022, in Santa Barbara, California, arriving at 7 pounds, 15 ounces and 21 inches in length. 

Rita Estelle Hussey was born on June 18 in San Luis Obispo to parents Peter and Ramona Hussey, arriving at 10 pounds. Her father, Peter, a Carpinteria High School graduate, now works at Hearst Castle; her mother, Ramona, is a teacher. Her grandparents are Nancy and Tom Hussey of Carpinteria. 

Mary Jane Anapuni Watts was born on Jan. 4, 2022, to Martin and Janet Watts of Thousand Oaks. Baby Mary Jane’s paternal grandparents are Mary Watts and the late Tom Watts of Carpinteria. Her maternal grandparents are Rhett and Penny Calkins of Hughson, California.

Lennon Olivia Dyer was born on Jan. 13, to Samantha and Josh Dyer.

Henry Bold Cottrell was born on Dec. 26, 2021, to parents Sean and Kelly Cottrell of Carpinteria. Delivered at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, he weighed 7 lbs 7 ounces and measured 20.5 inches.

Jacob Bradley Wood was welcomed by his parents Nathan and Emily Wood on Nov. 6. He was born early at 4 lbs and 12 oz. His paternal grandparents are Michael Wood from Ojai, California and Carolyn Friedman of Carpinteria, and his maternal grandparents are Rick and Laura Hansen of Carpinteria. 

Merrick Fulton Stein was welcomed into the world by his parents, Shelby and Jeremy Stein, and his brother Emmett, on Nov. 6. His paternal grandparents are Carla and Brad Stein of Carpinteria, and his material grandparents are Deanna and Jim Thomas of Pine Mountain, California. 

Marco Curtis Direnzi came into the world on Oct. 12. Direnzi was welcomed by his parents, Curt and Brianna Direnzi, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs and 8 oz. at a length of 20 in. Other delighted family members include two-year old brother Roman Richard Direnzi and grandp…

Larry Nimmer and Tara O’Reilly of Carpinteria are proud to announce the birth of two new granddaughters. June Lynn Nimmer was born on March 12, 2021, to her parents Kelly and Steve Nimmer of Oak View. Charli Dominique Guzman O’Reilly was born on June 18, 2021, to her parents Rosa Rogers O’Re…

Ty Gilbert Thomas Galvez was born on May 6, 2021, to parents Tim and Rosalie (Luna) Galvez. Ty was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. Big sisters Addisyn, Avery and Mariah, and big brother Niko welcomed Ty to the family, a…

Annie Jane Rogan was born on June 14, 2021 at 1:46 a.m. to parents Jack and Audrey Rogan. Annie was 7 lbs., 5 oz and 19 1/2” long.

Harper Quinn Caldwell was welcomed into the world on Oct. 23, 2020. She joins big sister Kathryn, parents Elisabeth Robitaille Caldwell, formerly of Carpinteria, and Brandon Caldwell. Her maternal grandparents are John and Tami Robitaille of Carpinteria, and her paternal grandparents are Eri…

Baby boy August Michael Moses Abbott was born on Aug. 3, 2020 at Cottage Hospital to new parents, Shauna Moses Abbott and Christopher Abbott. August weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz. Grandparents are June and Gerald Abbott of Carpinteria and Pat and the late Michael Moses of Ventura.

"Behold a son.” Ruben James Organista, was born on Feb. 5, 2020, weighing in at 7 lbs, 12oz.

Samantha and Josh Dyer welcomed their baby boy, Karter Ryan Dyer, on Dec. 3, 2019, at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura. Karter weighed 8 lbs and 12 oz and was 21 inches tall. Karter’s sibling is two-year old Jonah Patrick and his grandparents are Cecelia and Kevin Murphy of Murphy's Vi…

Brianna and Curt Direnzi of Santa Barbara welcomed their newborn Roman Richard on Aug. 11, 2019. Roman weighed 7 lbs and 8 oz and measured 21 inches. Roman’s grandparents are Lorie and Rick Stout of Carpinteria and Joanne and Gregg Direnzi of Pittsburgh.

The Jimenez family welcomes handsome Jagger Bernard Ford Jimenez to the tribe. Jagger was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on April 28 and is the fifth April baby in his immediate family. Baby Jagger weighs 9 lbs and is 21.5 inches in length. Jagger’s paternal grandmother is Wonda Cran…

Matthew and Sara Macias welcomed their second child, sweet little baby girl Izabella Lianna Macias on May 9, 2019, at 8:41 a.m. at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, Washington. Izabella was quite punctual arriving on her due date, which is the case of less than 5 percent of pregnancies. She…

James Mueller and Rhona Stuart of Oakland, California, welcomed their baby boy Lawrence Michal on March 24, 2019. Lawrence weighs 7 lbs and 2 oz, and measures 19 inches. Grandparents Ron and Susie Mueller of Carpinteria, and Duncan and Fortunee Stuart of Albany, California, joined the happy …

Daniel and Sandi Rodriguez of Carpinteria welcomed their baby boy Matthew Ray Rodriguez on Nov. 13, 2018. Mathew weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. Mathew’s family includes his big brother Daniel, his grandparents Limey and Patty Rodriguez of Carpinteria and Peter Lino and…

Ruby Robinson Piltz arrived on Thanksgiving Day, making the day particularly special. Proud parents are Toni and Galen of Aptos, California, and ecstatic grandparents are Alan and Lisa of Carpinteria.  “Life is good,” said the family, “especially when the Piltz family continues to grow.”

Wesley Richard Nimmer was born to Steve and Kelly Nimmer of Oakview, California on Sept. 17, 2018. His proud Carpinteria grandparents are Melissa Doyle, Larry Nimmer and Tara O’Reilly.

Ivan and Kristin Van Wingerden welcomed their son, Reinier Johan Van Wingerden, earthside on Aug. 30, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Birth Center. Their sweet newborn baby boy weighed 7 lbs 12 oz and measured 20.25 inches. Grandparents are Eduard and Nadia Van Wingerden of Carpinter…

Identical twins, Logan James and Jackson Bradley Stein, were born May 23 in Jacksonville, Fla.

Shelbi Marie Ventura was born on June 23, 2018 at 5:05 p.m. She weighed 6.6 pounds and was 20 inches long. Parents Jaimi Richardson Ventura of Carpinteria and Jimmy Ventura of Santa Barbara were still trying to decide on a name for Baby Girl Ventura—they figured they had some time since she …

Ezekiel Ryan Blais arrived 5 weeks early on Feb. 4 to parents David and Tamie Jo Blais and his big brother, Titus James. Upon arrival, Ezekiel weighed 5 lbs. 11 oz. and measured 19.5 in.

Leo Iolani Pangan was born on March 20, 2018 to new parents Angela and Josh Pangan of Carpinteria. Leo was born at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. At birth, Leo weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce, and was 19.5 inches long. Leo’s maternal grandparents are Gregg and Geri Carty of Carpinteria and …

Olivia Grace Flores was born on Feb. 23, 2018 to proud parents Michael and Nidia Flores of Ventura. The newborn baby girl weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was born at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura. Grandparents are Michelle Luera of Carpinteria and Elsa Archila of Ventura. Her great-g…

Chris and Nellie Cohen of Ojai welcomed their first child, Dean Campbell Cohen, on Jan. 9, 2018. The baby boy weighed 10 pounds and was born at home. His grandparents are Tim and Janey Cohen of Carpinteria and Dick and Julie Warner of Petaluma.

Harper Grace Diaz was born on Dec. 28, 2017 to proud new parents Taylor Carmel and Daniel Diaz of Carpinteria. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. Grandparents are Mike and Val Carmel of Carpinteria, and Rick and Sherry Diaz of Carpinteria.

Garth Murray and Jennifer (Van Wingerden) Murray of Washington welcomed the birth of their daughter Esmé Leona Murray on Nov. 27, 2017. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces. She joins her sister Éowyn (16 month) at home. Her grandparents are John and Ginny Murray, formerly of Carpinteria, a…

Nicole Bode and Fernando Contreras Jr. of Carpinteria welcomed their daughter Harlow Nicole Contreras into the world on Oct. 16 at 1:07 p.m. at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. Baby Harlow weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20-inches long. Her five brothers are: Nicholas 19, Zaiden 13, Ro…

Mark Thorn and Rosangel Barker welcomed their first child, Isabel Ashley, on Sept. 11. She weighed 9 pounds 7 ounces and was 22 inches long. Her paternal grandparents are Don and Diana Thorn. Her maternal grandparents are Trinidad Rojas and Jose Ortega.

Josh and Samantha Dyer of Oxnard, Calif. welcomed the arrival of Jonah Patrick Dyer on Aug. 24, 2017 at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura. The baby boy weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and measured 19 ¾ inches long. Maternal grandparents are Kevin and Cecelia Murphy of Carpinteria, who own Mur…

Carpinterians Courtney Johansen and Tyler Adams welcomed the arrival of baby Owen Bryce Adams-Johansen on July 05, 2017 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. The new baby boy weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce. His maternal grandparents are Mike Johansen of Montecito and Carolyn Sluis of Carpinteria. Pat…

Elisabeth Robitaille-Caldwell and Brandon Caldwell of Pleasant Hill, Calif., welcomed new baby Kathryn Elisabeth Caldwell on July 6, 2017. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 20 1/4 in length. Her maternal grandparents are Tami and John Robitaille of Carpinteria, Calif., and her gre…

Carpinterians Maggie and Brad Pollard welcomed baby Cameron Pollard to the world on June 27.

Charlotte Nicole Buchmiller was born April 14, 2017 to first-time parents Michael and Karen Buchmiller of Nampa, Idaho. Her grandparents are Karl and Patty Buchmiller of Carpinteria and Francis and Shauna Longstaff of Ojai. Great-grandparents are Bill and Ninfa Chamlee of Santa Barbara, Char…

Rachel Renée Buchmiller was born April 13, 2017 to Sam and Lizzie Buchmiller of Boise, Idaho.  Her big brother is 2-year-old Charles. Grandparents are Karl and Patty Buchmiller of Carpinteria and Cynthia Johnson of Meridian, Idaho. Great-grandparents are Bill and Ninfa Chamlee of Santa Barba…

Giselle Rose Herron was born to proud parents Andrea and Barry Herron on March 25, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Penn. The baby girl weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. She joins 9-year-old big sister Giovanna Herron. Grandparents are Ophie Gonzalez of Carpinteria and Ron Herron of Santa Barbara.