<div>A reader sends a halo to the ocean for being a mystical force of nature. “As I was coming up with ways to beat the lingering heat I decided to go for a night swim. Imagine my pure joy when I discovered mother ocean was giving me an unforgettable moment, there was bioluminescence in the water!”A reader sends a halo to Don at Risdon’s 76 Service for always taking good care of our vehicles. “My jeep left his shop in tip-top shape inside and out.”A reader sends a halo to Desiree for another wonderful massage. “Thank you. My time on your table is my happy time! You are amazing and I appreciate you so very much.”A reader sends a halo to the Seal Watch volunteer for redirecting an errant beach visitor. “Your parents should be proud.”A reader sends a halo to Allison Gobbell for her masterful vision and execution of the community “Tree of Hope” project at the Carpinteria Arts Center. “We must have hope! Having faith and maintaining optimism for a positive future is one which we all can embrace.”A reader sends a halo to the staff and volunteers at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center for producing such an amazing party last Saturday evening for the 25th anniversary of the organization’s incorporation. “Thanks! The arts center has become a vital part of Carpinteria.”A reader sends a halo to the dog owners of Carpinteria, whose animals are usually so friendly and well behaved. “Whenever I go to the city, I’m appalled by how untrained the dogs are. Thank you, Carp, for your polite pooches.”A reader sends a halo to Lorraine in La Conchita. “She is always loving and giving to people that need it and even those that don’t.”A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Engine 61 crew. “While visiting Carpinteria, I accidentally dropped my iPhone into a storm drain. After my husband called 911 for guidance, Engine 61 arrived within minutes, opened the manhole and rescued my phone — all with kindness and good humor. Thank you for going above and beyond and giving these Orange County visitors a wonderful memory of Carpinteria!”A reader sends a pitchfork to Carpinteria Unified School District for using Thomson Reuters CLEAR, an AI software that collects data for background checks, without consent. “A clear violation of the California Consumer Privacy Law Act (CCPA). Shame on you CUSD for violating 1,732 students and their parents’ privacy without proper consent.”A reader sends a pitchfork to Carpinteria Unified School District for having notified families and students of their ineligibility to attend CUSD due to their residency days before school was scheduled to start.A reader sends a pitchfork to the high school football coaches. “These kids deserve better. Look back five or 10 years and the results are largely the same, with much of the same leadership still in place. High school football only happens once for these students, and they deserve a program willing to make the changes necessary to give them the best opportunity to succeed.”</div>

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A reader sends a halo to the ocean for being a mystical force of nature. “As I was coming up with ways to beat the lingering heat I decided to go for a night swim. Imagine my pure joy when I discovered mother ocean was giving me an unforgettable moment, there was bioluminescence in the water!”

Halos & Pitchforks • Sept. 17, 2026

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A reader sends a halo to the ocean for being a mystical force of nature. “As I was coming up with ways to beat the lingering heat I decided to go for a nig

Halos & Pitchforks • Sept. 17, 2026

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