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Carpinteria Headlines
April 25, 2024
There recently has been an increase in reports of sick pelicans along the south coast. KCLU reports wildlife authorities have responded to find birds that are malnourished and dehydrated, and that they’re not sure what’s causing the problem. The Santa Barbara Wildlife Network is asking that you call them at 805-681-1080 if you see a sick or injured pelican.
April 25, 2024
Carpinteria has received a state grant of more than a million and a half dollars to increase safety along local beaches. City officials say the Living Shoreline Project involves using nature-based solutions to address future erosion and the effects of climate change. The most pressing issues were outlined in a city assessment a few years ago. The money will also be used for more community engagement along the way.
April 22, 2024
Unemployment is down in Santa Barbara County. The latest numbers have 5.1% of the eligible workforce reporting that they’re out of a job, down from 5.8 % in February. In Ventura County, the jobless rate dropped to 4.6 percent in March, and San Luis Obispo checked in with an even four percent unemployment rate.
April 21, 2024
It’s potentially good news for many local farmers…A new report from Santa Barbara County has concluded that it may not be possible for cannabis grow operations to install expensive carbon scrubbing equipment to appease people who don’t like the smell. Noozhawk reports that the study found there isn’t enough electricity wired through the Carpinteria Valley’s main growing area for the systems to be installed across the board. The odor from cannabis farms generates about 180 complaints a year, according to that article. The County Board of Supervisors is meeting in Santa Maria this week to discuss the complaints and what to do about them.
April 22, 2024
The grand opening of Carpinteria’s new dog park took place on Saturday with a ribbon cutting and local dignitaries on hand. A section of Monte Vista Park off Bailard Avenue has been fenced off for dogs with and without leashes. The effort to establish the park kicked into high gear after the dog play area at El Carro Park was closed last year. The local dog owners group C-Dog was instrumental in getting the temporary park approved while the city explores locations for more dog parks.
April 19, 2024
Homelessness is up in Santa Barbara County. The figures from the January Point In Time survey are out, and they show 2,119 people experiencing homelessness in the county, an increase of about 12% over the headcount in 2023. KCLU reports the numbers also show a spike in the number of homeless people from last year’s count who are being sheltered. The governor reportedly has approved eight million dollars in new funding for support programs in Santa Barbara County.
April 19, 2024
Another proposed large development has been put on hold by the Carpinteria Architectural Review Board. Coastal View News reports the mixed-use project on Via Real was put on hold primarily because the developers wanted one of the buildings to be 30 feet taller than city regulations allow. Story poles are still up at the site, which is next to the Lagunitas housing development. More than a dozen locals showed up to denounce the project at a recent board hearing, and in the end the builders were told to revise their plans before returning.
April 18, 2024
Local restaurants with parklets for outside dining will have to file for permanent status before July 1. Coastal View News reports that parklets on private property can remain during the review process after that, but that the structures on public rights of way will either have to switch to a newly approved uniform parklet design or remove them. The city has been moving toward a more uniform policy on the issue, with an emphasis on safety.
April 18, 2024
A long-standing pottery and yard décor business in Carpinteria is moving to Camarillo. Siteline SB reports the Eye of the Day store on West Carpinteria Avenue will be holding a sale for the entire month of May before closing. The location has long been rumoured as a possible site for a Trader Joe’s franchise.
April 17, 2024 EXCLUSIVE
Carpinterians will have to wait longer for a cannabis dispensary. The owners of the store space for The Roots on Santa Claus Lane reportedly are trying to sell the business, leaving the status of a legal dispensary in the Carpinteria area in limbo. The store was expected to open more than a year ago but the opening was pushed back several times with temporary events occupying the space.
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