Robin Karlsson

Dozens of vintage cars were on display at the annual Rods and Roses classic car show in downtown Carpinteria on Saturday, June 27. The annual car show took place on

Visitors and locals celebrated the Fourth of July together at Carpinteria State Beach on Saturday, congregating at the state park for the annual Fourth of July Bicycle Parade. The parade

The Lions Club of Carpinteria fed hundreds of hungry locals once again for the club's annual Fourth of July BBQ, held at Lions Park on Casitas Pass Road on Saturday, July 4. This year's event included a bounce house, raffles, games and live music provided by The Rincons.

For 25 years, Island Brewing Company has poured more than pints.

More than 10,000 people attended the 69th annual St. Joseph Church Festival on July 10-12, described as a homecoming of sorts for the generations of Carpinterians that grew up enjoying the highly anticipated event and continue to share the tradition with their children. From former Carpinteria residents to high school friends from decades past and local families young and old, the festival drew folks from near and far to enjoy some community fellowship and fun.

I feel a deep sense of gratitude that I am able to live in Carpinteria. This small-town is so very special to me. The beach beauty, a tight-knit neighborhood of

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