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Santa Barbara
Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Carrie Towbes will be honored Wednesday as the Santa Barbara Foundation’s 82nd Person of the Year—continuing a longstanding family legacy of service that began with her parents. The awards luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Laguna Blanca’s Theatre Department will stage four performances of the dark comedy 'The Addams Family' at Spaulding Theatre at Laguna Blanca School (4125 Paloma Drive, Santa Barbara) from April 25 to 27. Performances are set for 7 p.m. on April 25, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on April 26, and 2 p.m. on April 27. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket for the NROL-145 mission from Space Launch Complex-4 today at 5:29 a.m.; backup opportunities will start at 5:08 a.m. Monday. The booster’s 12th flight is set to land on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean and might cause a sonic boom in Santa Barbara—Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties if weather allows. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Flora pitched a complete game shutout to give UCSB a 4—0 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, finishing a three-game series; the Gauchos will host Cal Baptist on Monday at 4:35 p.m. as they continue the season. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The No. 18 UCSB men’s volleyball team lost a four-set match to No. 3 Hawai’i on Friday night at the Thunderdome—Cole Schobel set a career-high with 16 digs and freshman George Bruening led with 19 kills. They ran it back in a rematch on Saturday night to honor their seven seniors for Senior Night. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB Women’s Water Polo ended its regular season Friday night with a 13 to 11 loss to UC San Diego as seniors Imani Clemons scored four goals and Annie Kuester earned her 11th hat trick. The team will enter the Big West Championship next weekend as the No. 6 seed—set to face UC Irvine in the quarterfinals on Friday, April 25. Noozhawk
- ➤ Cate swim celebrated Senior Night by sweeping both Foothill Tech and Laguna Blanca on Friday at Emmett Horowitz Aquatic Center and finishing an undefeated season while honoring seniors (Ben White, Stella Rogers, Phin Stephenson, Joba Samson, Tallulah Bates, and Baye Breene). The team will return to action at the Tri-Valley League Championships beginning April 30th. 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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Dom Hair Cutting Class
10 AM – 3 PM — Mishay Salon & Spa — Cost not specified — Learn Dom's most valuable hair cutting techniques in this engaging class.
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