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Santa Barbara
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Momentum WORK, Inc. will host its 3rd annual “Fun in the Sun” Walk and Roll for Inclusion Awareness event on May 3rd at Chase Palm Park Carousel Plaza in Santa Barbara starting at 9:30 a.m. The event will feature a 1-mile accessible route along the waterfront with food booths and live music — proceeds will support local employment services for people with disabilities. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History has excavated fossilized bones of a small baleen whale estimated to be 13.5 to 16.5 million years old after fossil enthusiast Chris Driesbach discovered the specimen on the Gaviota Coast last February. Museum staff said the unusually complete fossil—extracted from heavy Monterey Formation rock blocks—could represent a new genus or species as state agencies decide its future. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Circa acrobats performed Humans 2.0 at the Lobero last week in a show presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, where 10 performers did strong lifts and daring drops—testing their teamwork and balance. Director Yaron Lifschitz designed the show to mix risky stunts with playful moves—highlighting the performers' skill. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of students filled the Granada Theater to learn how Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater changed modern dance and will watch their classroom lessons come to life today at 7:30 p.m.—a performance that offers a welcome break from routine studies. KEYT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Transportation providers will offer free bus rides during the Earth Day Festival weekend at Alameda Park as part of a plan from local agencies—festival dates are April 26 and 27 and riders can use Santa Barbara MTD and VCTC Coastal Express routes. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, a Minotaur IV rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 12:33 p.m.—carrying up to 3,800 pounds of payload for the National Reconnaissance Office. It was the second of three planned NRO missions from the base in eight days—a sign of a busy launch schedule. Noozhawk
- ➤ City officials presented a plan on Tuesday to fix the parking budget shortage by testing a new lot in the Funk Zone and stopping the 75-minute shuffle that lets drivers avoid fees—changes expected to raise $445,000 and save $875,000 to shrink a $3 million gap to about $1.8 million using general funds for fiscal year 2025. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The eighth annual Santa Barbara Pickleball tournament — rebranded as Kenny Loggins’ Pickleball in the Danger Zone Tournament — will be held at Santa Barbara Municipal Pickleball Center on 1414 Park Place from May 2 to May 4. More than 400 players will compete in men’s, women’s and mixed doubles divisions and in celebrity matches with Duane Henry, Kenny Loggins and Martin Gore to benefit Unity Shoppe while admission is free on May 2 and May 4 and costs $50 on May 3. Noozhawk
- ➤ Dos Pueblos clinched the Channel League title with a 17-3 win over Santa Barbara on Tuesday night and kept an undefeated record. Dan Finneran led the team with 5 goals and 5 assists — a milestone that capped years of steady effort. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Dos Pueblos honored 11 student athletes — including four aquatics players — who signed to play college sports yesterday at Sovine Gym, marking an important milestone for the school. Noozhawk
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SBTHP’s Third Annual Golf Tournament
5 AM - 12 PM — Glen Annie Golf Club — $185 per golfer — Enjoy a day of golf with lunch and dinner while supporting the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Larkin Poe Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Arlington Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Catch Larkin Poe live and enjoy an exquisite musical experience.
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Kenny Loggins Pickleball Tournament
8 a.m. — Santa Barbara Pickleball Courts — Check entry details for participation — Dive into a competitive weekend of pickleball fun with Kenny Loggins as the backdrop.
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S.B. Cactus and Succulent Society Show and Sale
10:00 a.m. — Santa Barbara Woman's Club — Free admission — Explore a vast array of plants, pots, vendors, and a silent auction dedicated to cactus and succulent lovers.
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Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Finch & Fork — Reservations recommended — Celebrate Mom with a spectacular buffet featuring fresh, locally sourced dishes in a charming atmosphere.
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Saturday Day Meetup for Singles 40+
3-5 p.m. — SB Biergarten — Free entry — Connect with fellow singles over drinks and socializing in a relaxed atmosphere.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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