Calling all local nonprofits! Mark your calendars for the opening of the City of Carpinteria’s Community Services Support Grant (CSSG) application window on July 1!
This grant program supports organizations that uplift our community through vital services, innovative programs and inclusive events. Grants range in size from $1,000 to $30,000 per fiscal year.
Learn more about the program and how to apply at cityofcarp.co/cssg.
Construction on a new crosswalk connecting Carpinteria High School to the Franklin Creek Trail is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, June 29.
The existing crosswalk on Foothill Road will be replaced with a high-intensity activated crosswalk beacon (HAWK for short) that alerts and stops vehicles, allowing protected pedestrian crossings, stopping vehicle traffic only as needed. The signal will operate only when a pedestrian pushes the crossing button.
During construction, Franklin Creek Trail will be closed between Meadow View Lane and Foothill Road. Please note that signage will be posted for a pedestrian detour.
This project, which was paused for several months due to unforeseen delays, is largely funded by a Caltrans state-aid grant, which covers approximately 75% of the construction costs. Work is expected to be completed within 180 working days of the start date.
The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m. Members of the public may attend the meeting at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., or view the meeting live at carpinteriaca.gov/, on Government Access Television Channel 21 or by logging into the Zoom webinar.
The following topics are highlights of the agenda. Additional details and numerous ways for the public to provide comments can be found at cityofcarp.co/agendas. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.
We have compost bins available and FREE for Carpinteria residents (limit one per household). Swing by the City Hall lobby during regular business hours to pick yours up and be part of the solution!
These kitchen countertop compost bins allow you to separate all your food waste from regular trash and recycling. The contents of the bin can be added to your yard-waste container every week, BUT it must be bagged separately then placed on top. Plastic bags are fine for this use; they will be separated at Gold Coast Recycling.
From there, your food waste will be converted into renewable natural gas, nutrient-rich fertilizer, and compost. By simply separating it, you help reduce methane emissions and protect our local environment!
Are you a City of Carpinteria resident with an interest in giving back with your time and thought? Please consider joining the Community Development Block Grant Committee!
Members of the Community Development Block Grant Committee review grant applications for CDBG funds and make recommendations to the City Council for which applications to fund.
The committee meets on an as-needed basis and terms for the vacant positions run through Jan. 31, 2027. Learn more by visiting cityofcarp.co/cssg
On Saturday, June 27, downtown Linden Avenue will be buzzing with activity.
First up: The Rods and Roses classic car show will bring scores of classic cars downtown for public perusal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Next up: The Annual Independence Day Parade starting at 3:30 p.m. between Carpinteria Avenue to 6th Street.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US of A Carpinteria-style!
So you’ve heard of the Santa Barbara MTD WAVE project, but you’re not sure exactly how it works. Let’s change that!
On Thursday, June 18 at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., learn how this new on-demand microtransit service is changing the way people get around our community and when it will be available on Carpinteria.
The WAVE is a flexible, app-based transportation option that allows riders to book curb-to-curb trips within designated zones—making local travel more convenient and accessible.
Public review is underway for The Farm Project, a 191-unit housing development proposed at 5885 Carpinteria Ave., the site currently occupied by the Tee Time driving range and farmland.
Public feedback during this stage helps shape the focus of the environmental analysis moving forward. This is an opportunity to raise concerns related to the project’s potential environmental impacts.
Learn more about the project and this stage of review at our newly updated webpage: cityofcarp.co/farmprojecthousing. Community members and stakeholders interested in receiving project updates are encouraged to email TheFarmProject@carpinteriaca.gov.
After 18 years of dedicated service, licensed architect Richard Johnson is retiring from the City’s Architectural Review Board.
A Kansas State University graduate, Richard brought over 50 years of professional expertise to the board, shaping significant local projects like Lagunitas, Casa de las Flores, and Dahlia Court 2.
Throughout his tenure, Richard focused on positivity in his role on the board. Rather than dictating changes to applicants, he aimed to encourage positive revisions that elevated each project.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Richard for his nearly two decades of commitment to preserving and enhancing Carpinteria’s unique character.
On June 19, 1865, freedom was finally enforced for enslaved people in Texas, marking the birth of the Juneteenth holiday. The City of Carpinteria officially observes this important day and encourages residents to come out for the Juneteenth Santa Barbara celebration themed “Love for the People”:
Juneteenth is a time to honor Black history, celebrate incredible contributions, and confront the ongoing realities of systemic racism. Let’s stand together for dignity, equity, and justice.
Accepting a Juneteenth proclamation from the Carpinteria City Council, Dianne Travis-Teague of the Juneteenth Celebration Committee said, “In times when our world can feel divided, Juneteenth reminds us that progress is possible, community matters, and love for the people remains one of the most powerful forces we possess.”
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