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Santa Barbara
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Goleta launched its 3rd Annual Self-Guided Cleaning Month on Feb. 2 (inviting residents to clean public spaces at their own pace) so participants can earn entries for prize drawings scheduled for early March. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ CommUnify is hosting the fourth annual 211 Community Day Celebration in Lompoc on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at Dick DeWees Community Center; the free event features kids’ activities, health screenings, door prizes, free haircuts, free lunch for the first 300 attendees and a live radio broadcast. Santa Barbara Independent
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 58-year-old woman was airlifted from Tangerine Falls Trail Saturday morning (after texting 911 due to an ankle injury) when Montecito Fire Protection and County Search and Rescue teams responded by helicopter and took her to a local hospital. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The McHurley Film Center reopened Monday on State Street with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The venue, renovated with new seats and sound systems plus an ADA ramp, was renamed for longtime philanthropic duo Nora McNeely Hurley and Michael Hurley and sets the stage for the upcoming film festival. Noozhawk
- ➤ Trevor Noah, the Emmy Award-winning comedian, will perform at Santa Barbara Bowl on Aug. 1 and 2. The first show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available in several price ranges. Edhat
- ➤ The 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival runs Feb. 4-14 and honors Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Wunmi Mosaku with its Virtuosos Awards for their Academy Award-nominated roles in SENTIMENTAL VALUE and SINNERS. The event features tributes from Delroy Lindo and Jerry Bruckheimer with screenings at the Arlington Theatre. Edhat
- ➤ UCSB will host Douglass Day on Feb. 13 to invite students, staff, and community members to transcribe digitized records from 19th-century Black history with live streaming + cake celebrations. A quilting workshop will also be held at the UCSB Makerspace on Feb. 10. Noozhawk
- ➤ Grammy Award-winning vocal jazz group New York Voices will perform a one-night concert at Dos Pueblos High School’s Elings Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m., joined by the school’s Jazz Choir (part of the group’s final West Coast tour before their retirement at end of 2026). Noozhawk
- ➤ Local authors Sissy Taran and her daughter Tiffany Howard launched their new book, We Are Resilient, at the Grace Fisher Foundation Inclusive Arts Clubhouse last weekend. All proceeds will benefit the foundation’s free programs for individuals with disabilities (such as music and art classes). Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cachuma Lake is full after holiday rains, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife delivered 5,000 pounds of Rainbow Trout last week to boost fishing and recreation. Boat rentals and same-day launches for kayaks and canoes are available with required inspections. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montecito Fire Department will launch its 17th annual Neighborhood Chipping Program on Feb. 9 to help 1,870 residents reduce vegetation within 100 feet of homes & along roadways ahead of wildfire season. Postcards have been mailed with specific instructions, and fire specialists will offer trimming guidance. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Santa Barbara County Coroner’s Office showed a decline in alcohol and drug overdose deaths in 2025 with 121 cases in the first nine months (37% involved opioids and most were linked to fentanyl). The report noted a 42% drop in opioid fatalities from 2024. Edhat
- ➤ Third Space, the city's first mobile community sauna, will debut in the Funk Zone at Topa Brewing (and Fox Wine Co. patio) on Feb. 15-17 with a 12-ft Finnish cedar sauna, cold plunge tubs and free tea to spark connection; founders plan more sessions in Santa Barbara and Goleta. Edhat
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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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Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
6:15-7:14 p.m. — Music Academy of the West — Ticketed event — Experience Taylor Swift's hits performed by Vapour String Quartet in a magical candlelight setting.
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Open Season Lucha Libre Pro Wrestling
7 PM — Franklin Elementary School — Tickets available — Experience high-energy lucha libre with renowned luchadores from Tijuana.
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Sunday Yin Chill
7-8 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost not specified — Unwind with a restorative Yin class focused on breath and relaxation.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
7-10 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — $26 General Public / $18 Youth / $15 UCSB students — Experience thrilling outdoor adventure films at a larger-than-life scale, showcasing the best mountain adventures.
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Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Check venue for pricing — Enjoy an uproarious comedy night with the 'Teachers Off Duty' Podcast stars.
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La Chupitos Comedy and Mariachi Show
7-9 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant fusion of Mexican comedy and mariachi music featuring La Chupitos and the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas.
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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:15-7:14 p.m. — Music Academy of the West — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Hans Zimmer in an intimate candlelit setting.
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