Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Adalei Ilima Watts was born on Jan. 15, 2024 at Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, California, to Martin and Janet Watts of Thousand Oaks. She arrived at six pounds, two ounces, and 19 inches long. She joins sister Mary Jane, who is two years old. 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Madden Benjamin McDermott was born to Michael McDermott and Leah Ughoc McDermott of Salt Lake City on March 5, 2024, arriving at seven pounds, five ounces and 20 inches long. His grandparents are Sherry Berkowitz and Gene Wanek of Carpinteria; and Dave McDermott of San Ramon, California.

Wednesday, April 03, 2024

Zoe Helena Alvarez was born on Feb. 18, 2024 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to Eric Alvarez and Andrea Pintor. She arrived at six pounds, 13 ounces, and 19 inches long, joining her big sister, two-and-a-half-year-old Samara. 

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Bastion Alexander Black was born on March 12, 2024 in Denver, Colorado to Chelsea and Winston Black of Broomfield, Colorado. He arrived at 6 pounds, 12 ounces and 19 inches. His grandparents are Val and Mike Carmel of Carpinteria. 

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Mary Miramar Nestor was born on Dec. 1, 2023, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to Sarah and Grant Nestor of Carpinteria. She arrived at seven pounds, 13 ounces and 21 inches long. 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Alina Rose Najera was born on Aug. 23, 2023, at the Santa Maria Marian Hospital to Jasmine Garibay-Najera and Eric Najera of Lompoc. She arrived at four pounds, 9 ounces, and 19 inches long. Her sister is three-year-old Sophia Leilani Najera.

Thursday, March 07, 2024
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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital welcomed its first 2024 Leap Year Baby on Feb. 29 at 2:19 a.m.: Ezra Kai Avila. Ezra – born to Veronica Ortega and Miguel Angel Avila of Goleta – arrived at six pounds, seven ounces and 19.5 inches long. Leap Day, Feb. 29, only occurs every four years; babies t…

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Amelia Carole Rose Putnam was born on Dec. 22, 2023, to Henry and Jade Putnam of Carpinteria, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. She arrived at 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and 20.5 inches long. 

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Kenzie Caira Smith was born on Jan. 12, 2024, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to Erica Camardella and Allan Smith of Carpinteria. She arrived at 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and 20.75 inches long, joining her siblings, five-year-old Beckett Smith and two-year-old Dominique Smith. Her grandparents a…

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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James Patrick Masker was born to Katy Babcock and Thomas Masker of Carpinteria on Nov. 3, 2023, in Santa Barbara. He arrived at 9 pounds, 3 ounces and 22 inches long. “(He is a) big, happy and healthy baby boy,” Katy told CVN.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Atticus Edward Watson was born on July 30, 2023, at Ascension Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas, to Michelle Morris and Richard Watson of Austin, Texas. Atticus, the couple’s first child, arrived at 8 pounds, 13 ounces and 20.5 inches long. 

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Rian Thomas Tornello was born to Anthony and Morgan Tornello of Carpinteria on Dec. 27, 2023, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, arriving at 7 lbs, 14 oz, and 21 inches long. Other family members include his “big sister” Mazy – the family’s dog – as well as his grandparents, Linda Tornello o…

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital welcomed its first baby of the new year, Eric Yang, at 3:48 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1. Yang, who arrived at 5 lbs, 15 oz. and measuring 19 inches, was born to Alyssa and Seng Yang of Lompoc. 

Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Nicolas Kallen Rogers was born on July 1, 2023, to Jordan Hodgdon and Nicolas Rogers O’Reilly of Tonopah, Arizona. He was 8lbs, one oz and 21 inches long. His grandparents are Tara O’Reilly and Larry Nimmer of Carpinteria. 

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Wade Theodore Prather was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on May 28, 2023, to Allie and Garrett Prather of Ventura. He arrived at 8 pounds, 3 ounces and 20.25 inches long. His grandparents are Mike and Sandi Prather of Carpinteria and Bob and Lori Skiba of Ventura. 

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Jonah Rafael Mullikin was born on May 19, 2023, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to parents Sean and Estefany Mullikin of Santa Barbara; he arrived at 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and 19.5 inches long. The baby’s grandparents are Merv Mullikin of Carpinteria and Libby Saunders of Portola, California.…

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Teagan Lee Eskilson was born on May 13, 2023, in Ventura to parents J.R. and Taylor Eskilson of Ventura, arriving at 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and 20 inches long. 

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Bear Saxon Kutcher, left, and Meadow Jane Kutcher, right, were born on Feb. 2, 2023 at Ventura Community Memorial Hospital to proud parents and long-term partners Northe Saxon Kutcher and Sequoia Terry Davis of Carpinteria. Meadow was born at 10 p.m., arriving at 5 lbs., 6 oz.; her brother B…

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

Jax Theo Jarmie was born on Feb. 23, 2023 at Cottage Hospital to Amy Lynn Espina Stanfield and Steven Matthew Jarmie. He was born at 19 inches and six pounds, two ounces. His grandparents are Cliff and Cindy Jarmie and Glenn and Lori Stanfield. 

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Norah Grace Rogan was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to Jack and Audrey Rogan on Feb. 9, 2023. She arrived at 8 lbs., 7 ounces and 21 inches long. “Norah is enjoying life with her big sister Annie. The Rogan family is so grateful to their community for all of the support as they welc…

Wednesday, February 08, 2023

Juniper Rose Cahoon was born on Dec. 21, 2022, in Santa Barbara, California, arriving at 7 pounds, 15 ounces and 21 inches in length. 

Wednesday, July 06, 2022
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Rita Estelle Hussey was born on June 18 in San Luis Obispo to parents Peter and Ramona Hussey, arriving at 10 pounds. Her father, Peter, a Carpinteria High School graduate, now works at Hearst Castle; her mother, Ramona, is a teacher. Her grandparents are Nancy and Tom Hussey of Carpinteria. 

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Mary Jane Anapuni Watts was born on Jan. 4, 2022, to Martin and Janet Watts of Thousand Oaks. Baby Mary Jane’s paternal grandparents are Mary Watts and the late Tom Watts of Carpinteria. Her maternal grandparents are Rhett and Penny Calkins of Hughson, California.

Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Henry Bold Cottrell was born on Dec. 26, 2021, to parents Sean and Kelly Cottrell of Carpinteria. Delivered at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, he weighed 7 lbs 7 ounces and measured 20.5 inches.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Jacob Bradley Wood was welcomed by his parents Nathan and Emily Wood on Nov. 6. He was born early at 4 lbs and 12 oz. His paternal grandparents are Michael Wood from Ojai, California and Carolyn Friedman of Carpinteria, and his maternal grandparents are Rick and Laura Hansen of Carpinteria. 

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Merrick Fulton Stein was welcomed into the world by his parents, Shelby and Jeremy Stein, and his brother Emmett, on Nov. 6. His paternal grandparents are Carla and Brad Stein of Carpinteria, and his material grandparents are Deanna and Jim Thomas of Pine Mountain, California. 

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Larry Nimmer and Tara O’Reilly of Carpinteria are proud to announce the birth of two new granddaughters. June Lynn Nimmer was born on March 12, 2021, to her parents Kelly and Steve Nimmer of Oak View. Charli Dominique Guzman O’Reilly was born on June 18, 2021, to her parents Rosa Rogers O’Re…

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Ty Gilbert Thomas Galvez was born on May 6, 2021, to parents Tim and Rosalie (Luna) Galvez. Ty was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measured 20 inches in length. Big sisters Addisyn, Avery and Mariah, and big brother Niko welcomed Ty to the family, a…

Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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Annie Jane Rogan was born on June 14, 2021 at 1:46 a.m. to parents Jack and Audrey Rogan. Annie was 7 lbs., 5 oz and 19 1/2” long.

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Harper Quinn Caldwell was welcomed into the world on Oct. 23, 2020. She joins big sister Kathryn, parents Elisabeth Robitaille Caldwell, formerly of Carpinteria, and Brandon Caldwell. Her maternal grandparents are John and Tami Robitaille of Carpinteria, and her paternal grandparents are Eri…

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Baby boy August Michael Moses Abbott was born on Aug. 3, 2020 at Cottage Hospital to new parents, Shauna Moses Abbott and Christopher Abbott. August weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz. Grandparents are June and Gerald Abbott of Carpinteria and Pat and the late Michael Moses of Ventura.

Thursday, February 27, 2020
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"Behold a son.” Ruben James Organista, was born on Feb. 5, 2020, weighing in at 7 lbs, 12oz.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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The Mutal family is happy to announce the birth of a new Carpinteria resident: Baby boy Santi Adán Mutal was born on Jan. 29, 2020, to Mark Mutal and Olivia Uribe-Mutal of Carpinteria. Santi has a two-year old brother, Lucca Antonio Mutal.

Baby Griffin Lee was born at 6:21 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2019, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to new parents Van and Mallory Joy. Griffin weighed 8 lbs and measured 22 inches long. Grandparents Rick and Christy Joy of Carpinteria and Terry and Elaine Smith of Corona said that Griffin is a “bund…

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Samantha and Josh Dyer welcomed their baby boy, Karter Ryan Dyer, on Dec. 3, 2019, at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura. Karter weighed 8 lbs and 12 oz and was 21 inches tall. Karter’s sibling is two-year old Jonah Patrick and his grandparents are Cecelia and Kevin Murphy of Murphy's Vi…

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The Jimenez family welcomes handsome Jagger Bernard Ford Jimenez to the tribe. Jagger was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on April 28 and is the fifth April baby in his immediate family. Baby Jagger weighs 9 lbs and is 21.5 inches in length. Jagger’s paternal grandmother is Wonda Cran…

Monday, June 03, 2019
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Matthew and Sara Macias welcomed their second child, sweet little baby girl Izabella Lianna Macias on May 9, 2019, at 8:41 a.m. at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, Washington. Izabella was quite punctual arriving on her due date, which is the case of less than 5 percent of pregnancies. She…

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

James Mueller and Rhona Stuart of Oakland, California, welcomed their baby boy Lawrence Michal on March 24, 2019. Lawrence weighs 7 lbs and 2 oz, and measures 19 inches. Grandparents Ron and Susie Mueller of Carpinteria, and Duncan and Fortunee Stuart of Albany, California, joined the happy …

Friday, February 22, 2019

Daniel and Sandi Rodriguez of Carpinteria welcomed their baby boy Matthew Ray Rodriguez on Nov. 13, 2018. Mathew weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20.5 inches. Mathew’s family includes his big brother Daniel, his grandparents Limey and Patty Rodriguez of Carpinteria and Peter Lino and…

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Ruby Robinson Piltz arrived on Thanksgiving Day, making the day particularly special. Proud parents are Toni and Galen of Aptos, California, and ecstatic grandparents are Alan and Lisa of Carpinteria.  “Life is good,” said the family, “especially when the Piltz family continues to grow.”

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Wesley Richard Nimmer was born to Steve and Kelly Nimmer of Oakview, California on Sept. 17, 2018. His proud Carpinteria grandparents are Melissa Doyle, Larry Nimmer and Tara O’Reilly.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Ivan and Kristin Van Wingerden welcomed their son, Reinier Johan Van Wingerden, earthside on Aug. 30, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Birth Center. Their sweet newborn baby boy weighed 7 lbs 12 oz and measured 20.25 inches. Grandparents are Eduard and Nadia Van Wingerden of Carpinter…

Wednesday, October 03, 2018
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Jeffrey and Stephanie Theimer welcomed to this world a beautiful baby boy named Jack Saint Theimer on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 at 10:22 a.m. Baby Jack weighed 7 pounds and 13 ounces and measured 21 ¼ inches long.

Christopher and Alexandra Riley joyfully announce the birth of their baby girl Maxine Gray Riley on Aug. 9, 2018 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Maxine weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce and measured 19 1/2 inches long.

Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Shelbi Marie Ventura was born on June 23, 2018 at 5:05 p.m. She weighed 6.6 pounds and was 20 inches long. Parents Jaimi Richardson Ventura of Carpinteria and Jimmy Ventura of Santa Barbara were still trying to decide on a name for Baby Girl Ventura—they figured they had some time since she …

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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Ezekiel Ryan Blais arrived 5 weeks early on Feb. 4 to parents David and Tamie Jo Blais and his big brother, Titus James. Upon arrival, Ezekiel weighed 5 lbs. 11 oz. and measured 19.5 in.

Monday, April 16, 2018

Leo Iolani Pangan was born on March 20, 2018 to new parents Angela and Josh Pangan of Carpinteria. Leo was born at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. At birth, Leo weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce, and was 19.5 inches long. Leo’s maternal grandparents are Gregg and Geri Carty of Carpinteria and …