Daily
Santa Barbara
Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ George Burtness will accept the Santa Barbara Foundation’s 82nd Person of the Year award on Wednesday—honoring his thousands of hours of community service including work at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and local organizations. He will be recognized during the luncheon scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Noozhawk
- ➤ Primitiva Hernandez (805UndocuFund executive) will be honored at the CAUSE Action Fund 2025 Leadership Awards Reception, which will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Cabrillo Pavilion (1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.) in Santa Barbara. The event will also recognize the winners of the Dolores Huerta Grassroots Leader Awards and the Corazón Award for their work in advancing equity and civic engagement. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UCSB Arts & Lectures presents southern rock band Larkin Poe at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27 with special guest Parker Millsap opening the concert; tickets cost between $42 and $107 (general public) and $24.50 (UCSB students with valid ID). Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pioneer Valley High School’s Center Stage Theatre Company will represent California at the International Thespians Festival in Indiana from June 22nd to 27th — they earned the honor after winning first place in the Chapter Select category at the California State Thespian Festival. Noozhawk
- ➤ Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) has been chosen to receive a grant from the Target Circle Community Giving Program; it will earn points when Target Circle club members select it during purchases. The nonprofit, which helps local students learn about food origins through its Farm Lab program, will see its funds grow as points are accumulated until (June 1). Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ With Earth Day scheduled for tomorrow, the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet' calls for tripling renewable energy use by 2030 while local groups urge stopping repairs to a pipeline that brings oil onshore — they plan to use social media to help voters choose clean energy leaders. The effort aims to limit fossil fuel use as experts stress that quick action can slow global warming. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buellton will hold a special election to fill the District 4 council seat when the filing period opens May 5 and runs until May 30, with mail-in ballots cast on Aug. 26. Only District 4 voters—covering neighborhoods like Village Townhomes and Ballard Canyon—can vote for a candidate who will serve until late 2026. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the No. 18 UCSB Men’s Volleyball team upset No. 3 Hawai’i with a 3—0 sweep on Senior Night at the Thunderdome—senior Geste Bianchi led with 21 kills to snap a 20-match losing streak. The win set the Gauchos as the five seed for next week’s Big West Championship. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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