Robin Karlsson

Carpinteria Junior Guards proudly hosted the 2026 Carp Comp, welcoming more than 2,000 Junior Guards from nine coastal agencies for an exciting day of competition, teamwork and beach safety. Thehometown team had an outstanding performance, earning an impressive second-place overall finish against some of Southern California's strongest Junior Guard programs.

The annual Old Town Carpinteria Fiesta drew large crowds to the Friends of the Carpinteria Library Bookstore last Sunday and featured performances from several music and dance groups, food and crafts.

The Carpinteria Skate Park saw a weekend of music and merriment on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, thanks to 805 SummerSlam 2, a two-day festival hosted at the skate park

The Carpinteria Junior Lifeguards recently put their ocean skills and endurance to the test during the annual Swim, Paddle & Run Triathlon. Junior Guards competed in three challenging events that

Thousands of craft beer fans descended on Linden Field at Carpinteria State Beach on Saturday, Aug. 15, for another round of Surf ’n’ Suds Beer Festival, where perfect summer weather,

Carpinteria Unified School District students returned to campus on Thursday, Aug. 20, reuniting classmates and school employees for another school year. Coastal View News stopped by Canalino Elementary School, Aliso Elementary School and Carpinteria Elementary School to capture a few first-day photos, including students arriving on campus, saying farewell to their families and greeting their instructors.

HELP of Carpinteria recently honored its more than 60 volunteers with a potluck at Lions Park in Carpinteria last week. Volunteers with HELP of Carpinteria make it possible for seniors to remain independent when they can no longer drive, by providing roundtrip rides in and around Carpinteria.

The Howard School began its 115th school year on Monday Aug. 31, and families celebrated during the school’s first morning assembly. The morning assembly includes students reciting the Pledge of

Seniors Inc. hosted its annual Seniors Barbecue on Friday, Sept. 4 at Lions Park, and dozens of local seniors came together to enjoy barbecue, a potluck buffet, and an opportunity to catch up with one another. Carpinterian Curtis Lopez sang during Friday's lunch and a few attendees danced.

Carpinteria Community Church hosted its Carp Community Pop-Up, where locals sold baked goods, plants, art and more on Saturday, Sept. 5. The event was attended by several local creators selling a variety of products, including baked goods and a variety of food options, succulents, flower crowns, shirts, scarves, bags and more. The event was held at the church, located at 1111 Vallecito Road.