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Santa Barbara
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Santa Barbara celebrates MLK Day with a Unity March featuring keynote Leah Webber, while nearby Goleta hosts its fourth annual E-bike Safety Week with outreach activities at the local junior high. KSBY
- ➤ Goleta is hosting its fourth electric bike safety week starting Monday, Jan. 19 with school outreach and a ride event at Goleta Valley Junior High on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. MOVE Santa Barbara will perform pre-ride checks because state law now requires red lights on e-bikes. KSBY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX is scheduled to launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base tomorrow (Jan. 21) carrying 25 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. Residents near the base may notice sonic booms during the launch. Edhat
- ➤ KEYT-TV employees have been working without a livable wage contract after more than a year of stalled talks, holding a press conference outside City Hall on Jan. 16 (the union claims wages fell well below local standards); management said it will continue negotiations for a fair deal. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 12th Garagiste Wine Festival will take place February 6-7 at Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall, showcasing local winemakers (including Fates’ Lieutenant and Pars Fortuna) and artisan vendors with exclusive tastings and seminars planned across the weekend. Edhat
- ➤ Construction workers are installing an ADA compliant ramp at Old Mission Santa Barbara to improve access while preserving the historic sandstone facade; services and tours continue as work that began in October 2025 will finish by summer. KEYT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents and environmental groups attended a public hearing on Jan. 16 in Santa Barbara to oppose a federal offshore drilling proposal opening the channel to oil and gas leases, with the comment period ending Jan. 23 (critics warn of risks to marine life and safety). Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MOVE Santa Barbara County + SBPD received a $30,796 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to support a Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program that offers youth training, helmet fittings, school presentations, and community bike rides, with activities running through September 2026. Edhat
- ➤ Vandenberg Space Force Base is expanding its ECOBOOM research program to study sonic booms—data from 23 launches collected at monitoring stations in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties will guide future launch planning to reduce noise impacts. Edhat
- ➤ Governor Newsom announced free vehicle day-use entry at over 200 state parks on MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 19. Domestic visitors received free access while international visitors paid the fee — the measure honored Dr. King's legacy. Edhat
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Copper Cafe Restaurant will open at 1031 State Street on January 23 at 4 p.m. and serve authentic Neapolitan pizza and Italian dishes — reviving the legacy of L’Antica Da Michele and The Copper Coffee Pot. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Volleyball Club’s Boys 17 Molten team captured the gold medal in the open division at the SoCal Cup Open Championship in Salt Lake City. This win marks the club’s first major tournament victory in a long time, highlighting their commitment and growth. KEYT
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Reading Skills 101 Workshop
2-4 p.m. — Santa Barbara Public Library — Free entry — A community workshop designed to empower families with essential reading skills and understanding for children across all grades.
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Outstanding Performer of the Year Award for Michael B. Jordan
8 PM – 2 AM — Arlington Theatre — $35 General Admission, $100 Priority Seating — Celebrate the incredible achievements of Michael B. Jordan at this prestigious film festival event.
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Sunday Yin Chill
7-8 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Entry fee not specified — Experience a restorative yoga class focused on connecting breath and body in a slow-paced environment.
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