Only 12 miles outside busy Santa Barbara, Carpinteria feels like the quintessential tiny California beach town. With sandy shores unobscured by mega-hotels, it's easy to see why so many travelers ...

The city of Carpinteria’s Beach Store — which, for years, was the go-to spot to pick up city merchandise and rentals — was demolished on Monday. The trailer was declared ...

Last week, the Carpinteria City Council adjusted its FY 2024/25 budget to $15 million, up from the current $13.1 million, following a mid-year budget report from city staff.