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šŸŒ± Why Carpinteriaā€™s ā€œWorldā€™s Safest Beachā€ is more than just calm waves

Carpinteria, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Carpinteria! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Carpinteriaā€™s ā€œWorldā€™s Safest Beachā€ is more than just calm waves
  • Sheriff seeks more information after Carpinteria caregiverā€™s elder abuse arrest
  • Want a say in how Carpinteria looks? A key seatā€™s open.

Also on today's calendar: Annual Memorial Day Mass and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 68, low: 53.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Experience the relaxed beach vibes of the quiet coastal neighbor to the celebrity hot spot of Santa Barbara (mightytravels.com) ā€” Carpinteriaā€™s beaches, marsh, and downtown are highlighted here as a rare mix of gentle surf, rich wildlife, and walkable small-town charm just down the coast from Santa Barbara. Youā€™ll read about tide pools, tar seeps, the salt marsh, Linden Avenueā€™s shops and cafes, and why the ā€œWorldā€™s Safest Beachā€ and local ecology make this coastal town uniquely inviting for curious visitors and residents alike.
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2. Carpinteria caregiver arrested on elder financial abuse charges (ksby.com) ā€” A Carpinteria resident who worked as an in-home caregiver has been arrested on multiple felony charges tied to alleged elder financial abuse, after suspicious bank activity was reported in Goleta. Sheriffā€™s detectives believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information to contact them or submit anonymous tips.
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3. Carpinteria Opens Architectural Review Board Applications after Member Resigns (noozhawk.com) ā€” Carpinteria is seeking a new member for its Architectural Review Board after longtime member Richard Johnson resigned before his term ended. The five-member board meets at City Hall to review local projects, and applicants must live within city limits. Interested residents can apply online or contact the city clerk with questions.
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4. Two people suffer minor injuries in Carpinteria natural gas rig fire - Santa Barbara News-Press (newspress.com) ā€” An offshore natural gas platform fire near Carpinteria Monday morning led to the safe evacuation of 26 workers to town and only two minor injuries. Multiple regional fire agencies and the Coast Guard quickly contained the blaze, set a 1,000-yard safety zone, and emphasized both worker safety and environmental protection while investigators determine what sparked the incident.
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5. Semi-Truck Fire Sparks Small Brush Fire on Highway 101, Driver Suffers Minor Burns (edhat.com) ā€” Fire crews handled a busy May 11, including a semi-truck fire on Highway 101 and a structure fire in Santa Barbara, plus a major blaze on Platform Habitat just off the Carpinteria coast. All 26 workers were safely evacuated from the offshore platform, the fire was extinguished late morning, and officials report no oil release or impacts to marine life so far.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • WCHR The Oaks ā€” SUNNYBROOK ā†’
    Sunnybrook Farm & Ranch, 215 Toro Canyon Rd, Carpinteria
    11:30 am
  • Open House - all welcome!
    Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    5:00 pm
  • Open House: SBCA (actual time TBD)
    Santa Barbara Unified District Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    5:45 pm
  • Sewing and Mending Club
    Explore Ecology EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
    6:00 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

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  • Carpinteria Unified School District posted a job opening for Certificated Substitute Teacher in Carpinteria. Apply here.
  • Smart & Final posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 915 Carpinteria in Carpinteria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carpinteria here.

Ok Carpinteria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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