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Welcome Ruben!

The newest hardworking member of our Public Works crew is Ruben Estrada, who you’ll see around town performing the tasks that keep our City sidewalks, streets and public facilities looking good and functioning well. Ruben comes to the City of Carpinteria from the community of Carpinteria! He lives close to work and is thrilled with his new commute after working for the last 11 years in Santa Barbara and Oxnard. In addition to having experience in general maintenance, Ruben’s areas of expertise are in landscape and irrigation. He looks forward to applying his skills in the field and adding new skills such as operating large equipment. When Ruben isn’t working, he enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter, cheering for the San Francisco 49ers or the Dallas Mavericks, and knocking down the pins with his personal bowling ball.

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Planning Commission to meet May 1

At its next regular meeting on Monday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m., the Carpinteria Planning Commission will review a proposal to construct a new 1,500 square-foot storage building with a maximum height of 15-feet on the City Hall campus. In accordance with State guidance, the City will provide both in-person and virtual attendance and participation options for the meeting. Members of the public may attend the meeting at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. or view the meeting live at www.carpinteria.ca.us, on Government Access Television Channel 21 or by logging into the Zoom webinar. Additional details and numerous ways for the public to provide comments can be found at https://bit.ly/41KRiJO. Comments posted on social media will not be provided to council members.

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April 23-29 is National Library Week

The City of Carpinteria joins library advocates and supporters across the country in recognizing April 23-29 as National Library Week. The Carpinteria City Council elected to recognize this special week for the myriad benefits that libraries offer to their communities. They provide the opportunity for everyone to pursue their passions and engage in lifelong learning. They are accessible and inclusive places that promote a sense of local connection, advancing understanding, civic engagement, and shared community goals. Libraries also promote the free exchange of information and ideas for all. Please follow the library on Facebook and Instagram, and pay us a visit at 5141 Carpinteria Ave. to help us celebrate National Library Week!

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CCP to Host Afternoon with the Abuelos

Carpinteria Children’s Project will host Afternoon with the Abuelos on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the CCP auditorium, 5201 8th Street. Afternoon with the Abuelos is a bilingual, intergenerational event for kids and older adults to talk about the joys of aging, work on a collaborative activity, share stories of growing up then and now, and enjoy lunch and laughs! This event is in partnership with Storyteller Children’s Center, Friendship Center and The Journey to Wellness Workshops. Register for the event HERE.

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County seeks input on evacuation planning

The County of Santa Barbara is seeking public involvement in a survey to help enhance emergency response plans and preparedness in local areas. The purpose of the survey is to understand constraints and behavior during emergencies such as wildfires, floods, chemical spills, etc. Participation requires less than five minutes and will greatly contribute to local emergency preparedness. An English and Spanish version of the survey is available HERE.

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City seeks teens for Safety Aid Program

Teens aged 14-16 who are interested in serving their community by volunteering as a Safety Aid for the Junior Lifeguard Program should consider trying out on June 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at Ash Avenue beach. Tryouts are required for the volunteer position and will involve a 550-yard ocean swim that must be completed in 10 minutes or less. Safety Aids can earn volunteer community service hours through the program. To learn more, contact Amber Workman at amberw@carpinteriaca.gov

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City recognizes International Dark Sky Week

The City of Carpinteria recognizes April 15-22 as International Dark Sky Week due to the many benefits of a star-filled night sky uninterrupted by light pollution. A starry sky offers beauty and wonder and fosters a growing interest in science and nature. Light pollution not only impacts the ability to see stars, but has scientifically established economic and environmental consequences. The City’s General Plan/Local Coastal Land Use Plan ensures that lighting of new development minimizes photopollution and potential impacts to habitats.

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Swim Lesson registration opens May 30

Let’s get your kiddos swimming! Registration for swim lessons at Carpinteria Community Pool opens online on May 30 at 6 p.m. at https://carpinteria.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Parent and child lessons will be available for ages 6 months to 3 years, as well as lessons for children ages 3 to 12 years. Two week sessions of 30-minute lessons held Monday through Friday are $100. Skilled instructors will help children develop water safety habits and build foundational swim skills.

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JG registration opens May 30

Summer is right around the corner, and that means the City is preparing for another season of its popular Junior Lifeguard Program. Registration opens on May 30 at 6 p.m. through our website at https://carpinteriaca.gov/parks-and-recreation/junior-lifeguards/. The 2023 Junior Lifeguards program will take place June 19 through Aug. 4 at Carpinteria City Beach. Throughout the program, kids ages 7 to 16 will participate in fun activities aimed at building fitness, beach safety, and appreciation of the marine ecosystem. The cost of the seven-week program is $575, and the schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year, the City will offer a mini-JG program for ages 7-9, the regular JG program for ages 9-16, and a JG Safety Aid program for ages 14-16. Anyone who has not participated in JGs must complete a swim test at the Carpinteria Community Pool. Sign up for testing at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ba9af23a0fec70-carp#/.

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Skate Foundation and Two Trumpets Recognized with Community Partner/Business Award

The Carpinteria City Council honored the Carpinteria Skate Foundation and Two Trumpets Communications with its Community Partner/Business Award for 2022 and 2021 respectively. Skate Foundation volunteers have dedicated several years to bringing a world class skatepark to Carpinteria. Their efforts have involved finding a location, ensuring design and permitting, and raising funds for the skatepark now under construction next to City Hall. Two Trumpets was recognized for its work conducting important community outreach during the pandemic.