A reader sends a halo to Jr. Lifeguards instructors Amber, Paige and Jordan “for keeping an eye (out) and taking photos of the thieves stealing my daughters e-bike!”

 

A reader sends a halo to Jason Rodriguez for helping the reader put a wheel back onto a bike, and to Officer Martinez for “all his hard work.”

 

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinterians who stopped to give assistance to the reader, an elderly man, who fell trying to take a shortcut. “(To) the beautiful young couple who helped me get up, the three firefighters who helped me get over the curb, and the Love and Care employee who gave me a ride to where I was going.”

 

A reader sends a halo to the wonderful librarians at the Carpinteria Community Library. “Thank you for sending us books through the Zip grant and inviting my six-year-old to join your summer reading challenge!”

 

A reader sends a halo to Richard Campos and the staff at State Farm for “always being there for me and family and this time in facilitating an insurance claim.” 

 

A reader sends a halo to Niki Powell and the staff at CSD School of Performing Arts for putting on an amazing dance showcase. “My family and I were so impressed!”

 

A reader sends a halo to their fellow gym rats who work out in the mornings at The Gym Next Door. “The camaraderie that we have makes exercise fun.” 

 

A reader sends a halo to Brian at Dirt Botanicals, who went out of his way to make sure the reader got a beautiful lei for their daughter’s graduation. “Much appreciated!”

 

A reader sends a halo to Alex and the team at Alley Pets. “Miss Sugar Magnolia always leaves looking fabulous and happy. Thank you for what you do for this community, you are much appreciated!” 

 

A reader sends a halo to The Food Liaison for providing a fantastic lunch for the less fortunate in town. 

 

A reader sends a halo to donors Fon Ha and Carol Nichols, who provide weekly bananas and water and great haircuts.

 

A reader sends a halo to Thario’s Kitchen on Santa Claus Lane for “serving the best Italian food in Carpinteria with a warm, friendly family environment!” 

 

A reader sends a pitchfork to those responsible for giving out firework citations. “Literally just go to the salt marsh through Sandyland Cove Road. Going off like no one’s business every night already starting… in June.” 

 

A reader sends a pitchfork to the neighbor who called the police on the reader’s child’s graduation celebration. “Good, wholesome, family fun on a Saturday afternoon. Wow… obviously not a Carp native.” 

 

A reader sends a pitchfork to the Corvette owner who parked next to Teddy’s By the Sea and took up three parking spots. “Just because you have an expensive car doesn’t mean you are entitled to more spaces. Humble yourself.” 

 

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who dumped dirty irrigation pipe, concrete sacks and non-recyclables into the bookstore’s recycle dumpster.

 

A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever at the city of Carpinteria is responsible for “proactively reaching out to and engaging with the community about major impacts to the public parking at Lot #1.” 

 

A reader sends a pitchfork to a local restaurant that “served fried toothpicks with our French fries on Tuesday and then wouldn’t take our order at 6:55 p.m. with closing time at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Do you close at 6:55 p.m. or 7 p.m.? Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me for trying to give you a second chance in the same week.”