Carpinteria Scoop

07/19/2025

07/19/2025

The Carpinteria City Council on Monday voted 4-1 not to initiate the rezone of two industrial parcels on the bluffs for housing and not pursue a development agreement with the

07/19/2025

🪐 From a galaxy far, far away, staff from the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum will bring engaging, hands-on astronomy activities and their extensive intergalactic knowledge to the on Thursday, July 24 at 4 p.m. 💫

The free, all-ages event is part of the library’s Summer Reading Program, which is themed Take Me to Your Reader. 👽

📚 Readers young and old are invited to sign up for the annual program that encourages participants to read at their own pace and to reach goals they set! Stop by the library at 5141 Carpinteria Ave. to sign up or learn more.

07/18/2025

RODEO TICKETS ARE HERE! 🐎🎟

The Ventura County Fair is excited to welcome back the Flying U Rodeo Company August 8th, 9th, and 10th! 🐎 Tickets are on sale now: https://bit.ly/VCFair2025

🚨 TICKETS WILL SELL-OUT QUICKLY 🚨

Rodeo schedule:
Friday, August 8 - 7pm*
Saturday, August 9 - 2pm & 7pm*
Sunday, August 10 - 2pm & 7pm

*ALMOST SOLD OUT

Tickets:
🎟 Adults $10
🎟 Children (2 & up) $8
Children under 2 do not need a ticket if they are sitting on a lap.

🎡 Rodeo tickets do NOT include Fair admission. You must also purchase a Fair admission ticket.

📍 A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase onsite, during the Fair.

🗓 Rodeo tickets are specific to the show date & time you plan on attending. Be sure to choose carefully when purchasing; tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged.

07/18/2025

Congratulations!!!

📣 Join us in congratulating Lexi Persoon on her promotion to Aquatics Program Coordinator! Lexi will continue enhancing the aquatics programs she has helped develop as our part-time Lifeguard Coordinator. 🛟

👧 Lexi began her journey with our aquatics programs as a 7-year-old Junior Lifeguard! In 2019, she was hired to be part of our team and has since excelled in various roles, including swim coach, instructor, and lifeguard. 🎓 A 2024 UCLA graduate, Lexi brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new position.

Outside of work, Lexi enjoys walking, swimming, reading, and exploring culinary traditions, with a special fondness for Italian and Mexican cuisine. We are thrilled to have Lexi continue her great work with the aquatics team! 🎉

07/18/2025

06/27/2025

📣 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 now at https://carpinteriaca.gov/city-hall/city-manager/. The CSSG application will be available on the same webpage starting on July 1.

06/27/2025

🚭 Beginning July 1, 2025, smoking will be prohibited in multi-unit housing in Carpinteria. This includes apartments, condominium buildings, senior and assisted living facilities, and long-term health care facilities. Mobile homes and ADUs are not included in these new regulations.

💁🏽 If you are a property owner, property manager or Homeowners’ Associations (HOA) of an affected property, you are required to notify current and prospective residents of the smoking prohibition and post “no smoking” signage on the property on or before July 1.

ℹ️ More details on the new regulations and the notifications required of property owners, managers or HOAs can be found at https://bit.ly/43XElyn.

Questions? Contact Code Compliance at (805) 755-4418 or [email protected].

06/27/2025

In order to continue maintaining and enhancing City parks and facilities, rental fee updates will take effect on July 1, 2025. These updates are essential to our ongoing commitment to ensuring the quality of our parks, open spaces and community amenities. The new fee schedule will apply to:
🔹 Vets Hall Rentals
🔹 BBQ/Picnic Area Rentals
🔹 Sports Field Rentals
🔹 Special Events

The revenue generated from these updated fees will directly support:
🔹 Facility maintenance and improvements
🔹 Sustainable recreation programming
🔹 Enhanced services for residents and visitors

Reservations made before July 1, 2025, will be honored at the current rates, even if your event is scheduled for a future date.

For full details on the new fee schedule and additional information, please visit our website at https://carpinteriaca.gov/parks-and-recreation/reservations/. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].