Street sweeping services resumed the week of January 13, 2025, and Carpinterians can expect regular service moving forward. Requests can be submitted via the City of Carpinteria app and on our website. If you have questions, please contact sustainability@carpinteriaca.gov or (805) 880-3415.
Think you know everything about aging? Think again! Join us on Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Hall Meeting Room for a fascinating session where we challenge some common myths and misconceptions about getting older. At this free lecture, we’ll separate fact from fiction and uncover surprising truths that could change your perspective on aging. Don’t miss the chance to learn new, eye-opening facts that may surprise you!
Southern California Edison has warned it may initiate a Public Safety Power Outage that affects Carpinteria residents.
To find out if your home is within the area of concern, visit the SCE webpage at https://www.sce.com/outage-center/check-outage-status. Type in your address to determine whether your home is within the areas under consideration for an outage.
These outages are intended to reduce the risk of fire ignition when dangerous weather conditions present themselves: heavy winds and low humidity.
In preparation for an outage, the City of Carpinteria and SCE have established a community resource center where residents can meet with SCE staff to have their questions answered. The community resource center will be open between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. and is located in the Veterans Hall Meeting Room at 941 Walnut Ave.
It’s Swim Team and Water Polo tryout time!
The Carpinteria Aquatics Club will hold swim and water polo tryouts this month, and we invite anyone ages 6 to 17 with basic swim skills to come out and join our club.
To join the swim team, you must attend the tryout on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 3:15 to 4 p.m. To try out for the Water Polo program, you must come out on Jan. 29 from 3:15 to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 30 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All tryouts take place at the Carpinteria Community Pool, 5305 Carpinteria Ave.
Anyone with questions should contact John at johns@carpinteriaca.gov.
The Carpinteria City Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 13 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 https://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 https://bit.ly/4j4yrlQ.
Vegetation clearing work began this week as a first step in the Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Built in 1937, the Carpinteria Avenue bridge over Carpinteria Creek has been deemed structurally deficient and will be replaced with a new bridge that includes wider sidewalks, better visibility for drivers and improved creek flow capacity.
The work underway now is in preparation for the relocation of the overhead utility facilities, a precursor to bridge construction. Vegetation clearing is expected to take approximately three weeks and will only affect the north side of Carpinteria Avenue Bridge along the east and west creek banks.
The full replacement project is estimated to cost $10-$15 million dollars, 88.5% of which will be paid for through the Federal Highway Bridge Fund.
To learn more about the project, visit our project page at https://carpinteriaca.gov/carpinteria-avenure-bridge-replacement/
The Carpinteria City Council will hold an all-day retreat on Saturday, Jan. 18 to develop the City of Carpinteria’s 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting, which will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. At the meeting, community feedback that has been gathered through public workshops and surveys will be reviewed and incorporated into the City’s Strategic Plan to help guide decision-making over the next two years.
Are you and your family ready if an emergency strikes? If your answer isn’t a confident “yes,” please consider attending a LISTOS class this winter. Classes are FREE and offered in English and in Spanish.
Learn more by contacting Cecilia Herrera, LISTOS Central region Coordinator, at ceciliaherreralistosmt@gmail.com or (805) 539-5349. Register at https://forms.gle/uYo2KdBLcYTa9tMv8
The City of Carpinteria is currently recruiting for a full-time Finance Manager.
The Finance Manager assists in planning, managing, and directing assigned operations and services of the Administrative Services Department. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, assisting with preparation of the City’s annual budget, preparing financial reports, managing purchasing activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 30.
Apply or view the full job announcement at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carpinteriaca/jobs/4776163/finance-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
The City of Carpinteria is planning an improvement project for the public plaza at the beach end of Linden Avenue, and we are seeking public feedback into the design. Mark your calendars for a workshop to discuss plans and share your thoughts on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. at the site. If weather doesn’t permit an outdoor workshop, the location will change to the Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave.
The Linden Plaza Project focuses on enhancing the Linden Avenue beach-end to create a more inviting and visually appealing urban park that seamlessly transitions to Carpinteria Beach. Currently in the design phase, construction is anticipated to commence in December 2026. To view plans and learn more, visit our project page at https://carpinteriaca.gov/linden-plaza-project/
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