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Santa Barbara
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s Person of the Year Awards luncheon will be held April 29 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort (a long-time community favorite) to honor volunteers Dorothy Largay and Marybeth Carty. The event celebrates eight decades of service with a peer-selected nomination process. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ La Ligne, a luxury fashion brand from New York, will soon take over the former Malia Mills space (1026D Coast Village Road) at Montecito Country Mart; the United States Postal Service reversed its plan to close the longtime post office after local residents petitioned to keep this essential service. Edhat
- ➤ Seven organizations and individuals will be honored at the 2026 SCBT Awards on June 23 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort—recognizing innovation and leadership in business and technology while net proceeds benefit the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The ATMA Ensemble, led by Dr. Aishwarya V. Pareek, will perform at UCSB’s Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall today mixing Carnatic music with jazz touches to create a fresh musical experience. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Buellton Brew Fest will take place on Saturday, May 2 at River View Park in Buellton. The event offers 55 drink and food options including craft breweries, wineries, and kombucha, with bus service connecting Santa Barbara + Lompoc + Santa Maria from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. KEYT
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new USDA and CDFA report shows that California’s wine grape acreage dropped to 540,000 acres in 2025 from 580,000 in 2024—with key varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay shrinking and local tasting rooms closing amid oversupply and shifting demand. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A to Z Cooking School has moved its kitchen to First Presbyterian Church at 21 E. Constance Avenue to offer interactive cooking classes for all ages and share affordable healthy meal options; the nonprofit also plans to host upcoming specialty classes, including a German cooking session with Dr. Thomas Ellrott. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two UC Santa Barbara students launched TREAD, the Tire Recovery Education and Diversion program, in fall 2025 to recycle bike tires at the campus bike shop. They partnered with Liberty Tire Recycling to process tires into mulch and fuel and have reached out to 70 other colleges. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service will conduct a prescribed burn near Painted Cave Road and Highway 154 April 27-29 on 10.5 acres under the Santa Barbara Community Defense Zone project to lower wildfire risk — officials said the burn may be rescheduled if weather or air quality is unfavorable. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following a generous donation from Yardi Systems, the Goleta Valley Library capital campaign moves closer to its $1,700,000 goal to renovate key spaces + community members can contribute through several channels as the project advances. Edhat
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s Restaurant Week starts today as local restaurants offer fixed-price menus for foodies. Chefs Roberto + Lucas from Lulio at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara lead the event with exclusive dishes. KEYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seven local high school boys volleyball teams will start the CIF-SS playoffs next week, with San Marcos hosting Santa Margarita and Santa Barbara High hosting Diamond Ranch on Wednesday at 6 p.m. (Divisions 5–8 will also play opening games at home courts or neutral venues.) Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB Baseball opened its series with an 8-3 win over Cal State Fullerton at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium on Saturday — the team hit four home runs to power the win and will clinch the series in game two today at 3:05 p.m. Noozhawk
- ➤ Next Saturday, May 2, the Santa Barbara Running Association and its youth track club, the Island Foxes, will host the All County Youth Track and Field Championships at La Playa Stadium. Children in grades 1 to 8 will race and compete in field events, with $15 registration and available scholarships. Santa Barbara Independent
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Hadestown Musical Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey of Hadestown, where a song can change your fate.
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Integrative Flow Yoga Class
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost info not provided — Experience a dynamic vinyasa flow focusing on breathwork and relaxation.
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Integrative Restoration Meditation
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Accessible entry — Experience a calming iRest meditation class that promotes healing and well-being.
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Pat Metheny Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket information available — Experience an unforgettable evening with renowned jazz guitarist Pat Metheny.
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Candlelight Tribute to ABBA & Queen
6:15-9:30 p.m. — Music Academy of the West — Enchanting concert — Immerse yourself in a magical evening with live string renditions of iconic hits in a stunning candlelit setting.
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California Baptist Lancers vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Baseball
4:35 – 5:35 PM — The Cove Santa Barbara — Cost info not provided — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup in the beautiful Santa Barbara setting.
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May Area Meeting
6-8 PM — Sullivan Goss Gallery — Free admission — Engage in a creative discussion with artists and uncover the journey of artistic expression.
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Integrative Flow Yoga Class
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Check website for pricing — Experience an active and mindful vinyasa class that fuses breathwork and relaxation techniques.
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Lavender Bliss Martini Class and Lunch
12-2 p.m. — Jane At The Marketplace — Ticket price includes lunch and drinks — Shake, sip, and learn to craft a Lavender Bliss Martini with an interactive cocktail class.
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Mahler's Resurrection Symphony
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Paid — Experience Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2 in a powerful concert led by Nir Kabaretti, with soloists and chorus.
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