Interested in growing your family by one furry friend? We have a sweet pup who is looking for her new forever home. This loving bully mix is about 5 to 7 years old. She is spayed and available for adoption through the City of Carpinteria. The adoption fee is $75, and the application is available at https://cityofcarp.co/animals. Interested in learning more? Reach out to our Code Compliance Supervisor, David Hernandez, at davidh@carpinteriaca.gov or (805) 755-4418.

Are you interested in learning more about issues affecting Carpinteria and taking part in the conversation about the City’s future?

Please join us at the 2026 State of the City & Town Hall Event on Monday, Aug. 31, from 4:45 to 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Avenue.

The event will provide an opportunity for the community to hear directly from City leaders and staff about the City’s budget, current and upcoming local projects, and Measure I, which will appear on the November ballot. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback with City representatives.

The event will begin at 4:45 p.m. with an informal tabling session, and continue with formal presentations  at 5:30 p.m. An overview of the City’s budget and a presentation on Measure I will be followed by a community question-and-answer session.

Please submit questions in advance to communityinput@carpinteriaca.gov. Questions that cannot be addressed during the live Q&A will be answered and posted on the City’s website in the days following the event.

Join us in celebrating Anthony Vega and Ruben Estrada on their well-deserved promotions to Lead Maintenance Workers!

• Anthony will be taking the lead on keeping our Streets and Rights-of-Way safe and smooth.
• Ruben will be stepping up to oversee our local Parks and Facilities.

We’re so excited to see Anthony and Ruben step into these leadership roles. The next time you spot them out working hard to keep Carpinteria beautiful, be sure to give them a wave and a big congratulations!

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 24 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.

• Retirement Recognition for Michael Hickey, Part-Time Crossing Guard.
• A Proclamation Recognizing and Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the California Coastal Act.
• A Proclamation Honoring the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s 25th Anniversary (2001-2026).
• A Proclamation Designating August 21, 2026, as Senior Citizens Day in the City of Carpinteria.
• Presentation by the Chrisman California Islands Center.
• Presentation of the Carpinteria Community Pool Fundraiser Kickoff.
• Approval of a City Naming Policy. The policy would establish consistent criteria and procedures for the naming or renaming of City-owned parks, facilities, open space areas, recreational amenities, and other eligible City Assets.
• Approval of naming City-owned property commonly referred to as the Farmer Parcel the “Vera Bensen Bioswale.” The approximately 1.54-acre property is located north of Carpinteria Avenue and east of Bailard Avenue, across from the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Viola Fields.
• Approval of a Citywide Sponsorship Policy establishing consistent procedures for the solicitation, acceptance, administration, and recognition of sponsorships.

Starting August 20, the pickleball and tennis courts at Carpinteria Middle School will be closed to the public during regular school hours so local students can fully utilize the facilities throughout the school year.

Public Access Hours:

• School Days: Open after school hours only
• Weekends & Holidays: Open all day for public play

Thank you so much for your understanding, cooperation, and continuous support in prioritizing students’ learning and athletic activities!

The City of Carpinteria has officially completed the transfer of ownership of the Rincon Gateway property from the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County.

This 2.48-acre coastal property was protected through an incredible partnership between the Land Trust, the La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation, Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs, and the community. Together, they ensured this beautiful piece of coastline will remain protected open space.

The City of Carpinteria is thrilled to welcome Kiely Molina as our new Library Tech! Born in Belize, Kiely has been obsessed with reading and libraries since childhood, when she earned the honor of being the first student to check out a book from her elementary school library.

Kiely earned her B.A. in Art History from UCSB in 2025, where she developed a passion for archives, working with items ranging from screenprints to biological specimens. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Library and Information Science at San Jose State University.

Outside of her library hours, Kiely loves analog media, crafting, and learning new languages.

Join us at the City Council Retreat, an interactive, discussion-focused work session on Tuesday, July 28 from 2 – 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5775 Carpinteria Ave.

Unlike regular action-oriented meetings, this extended session gives Councilmembers time to collaborate on team dynamics, long-term financial health, and shaping the City’s next two-year strategic plan.

As always, this meeting is open to the public in person. Due to the collaborative roundtable setup, it will not be televised or streamed online. An agenda and additional details will be available at carpinteriaca.gov/agendas by Friday, July 24.

The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, July 27 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.

• Annual review of Fire Protection Mitigation Fee Program.
• Resolution to vacate a portion of Olive Avenue. As requested by the Carpinteria Sanitary District for improvements to support the future Advanced Water Purification Facility component of the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project.
• Adoption of the City Council Policy establishing guidelines and procedures for the selection, installation, maintenance, and removal of Public Artwork on City-owned or City-controlled property.
• Community Outreach Process for Proposed Public Art Display at the Community Plaza on Linden Avenue.
• Development of a City Naming Policy, as applied to naming or renaming City-owned facilities, parks, open space, buildings, amenities, or other public assets.
• Period 2 Department Reports for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget.

After 21 years of dedicated service, Lead Maintenance Worker David Huff has officially retired!

David grew up here and graduated from Carpinteria High School. Throughout his career at the City, he has been instrumental in maintaining our streets, parks, and facilities. From operating heavy equipment and responding to emergencies to mentoring new team members and serving as interim supervisor, his hard work has left a lasting impact.

We extend our deepest gratitude to David for his professionalism and integrity. Wishing him and his family a very happy, well-deserved retirement!