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Secondary Water Delivery System Delayed
The clock is ticking on millions in funding, and water managers say the aging South Coast Conduit needs help now. Read story.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Let it Flow
Carpinteria edges toward supporting water revamp. Read story.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Carp Voters to Decide Fate of Oil Project
The measure could go on a ballot as soon as 2010. Read story.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Chamomile Cafe
Inside Carpinteria's quaint downtown spot for veggie dishes and more. Read story.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Carpinteria Man Charged with Child Pornography
Donald Collier admitted to taking erotic photos of underage girls in Europe. Read story.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Carping About Water Rates
Nearly 100 concerned Carpinteria Water customers made their presence felt at a Wednesday meeting at Carp. City Hall. Read story.
Friday, May 29, 2009
The Boiling Point of Carp Water
Incensed with high rates, customers of the Carpinteria Valley Water District are putting their collective foot down. Read story.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Carp Water Tensions Heat Up
Frustrations will likely be vented at a May 27 meeting. Read story.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Setback for Carpinteria Slant-Drilling Operation
A judge put the relative initiative on hold pending litigation scheduled for July. Read story.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Carpinteria Beats Back an Epidemic
If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes a small city to reverse an epidemic in children's health, and that's exactly what's happening in Carpinteria. Read story.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Carp Water Getting Even Pricier
With a number of potential debt remedies having fallen through, water customers cast about for solutions. Read story.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Warriors Survive Attack
Year of clashing passions climaxes with vote to remove only two of Carpinteria High's Indian mascot images. Read story.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Carpinteria School Board to Decide Mascot Issue
It seemed clear enough to Eli Cordero-the Warrior mascot images displayed all over his high school campus were offensive and should be removed. Read story.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Venoco Seeks Carp Voter Approval
Looking to put approval for the controversial Paredon oil project on a special-election ballot sometime soon, Venoco Inc. filed paperwork with the City of Carpinteria this week. Read story.




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