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Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marybeth Carty, known for her decades of service & leadership in local volunteer work, will be honored at the Santa Barbara Foundation’s 83rd Person of the Year Awards luncheon. The event will be held on Apr. 29 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Noozhawk
- ➤ Hundreds attended Goleta's fourth Annual Senior Expo at the Community Center auditorium on April 23, where 48 vendors offered resources, healthy aging tips, and caregiver support for local seniors. The event provided opportunities for social engagement and access to various community services. Noozhawk
- ➤ Last week, the Goleta Historic Preservation Commission backed a plan to transform a 19th-century farmhouse at Fairview Gardens into a café, teaching kitchen, and studio (with office space). Neighbors raised concerns over altering the building, while city staff confirmed the renovation meets conservation guidelines. Noozhawk
- ➤ Family Service Agency will honor longtime community leaders at its Dreams in Bloom gala on May 14 at the Bliss estate in Carpinteria from 6 to 9 p.m. The event features awards — including Partnership, Founders, and Champion’s — live music, and auctions to support local services. Edhat
- ➤ Santa Ynez Valley community members can join National Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 6 at College/Santa Ynez Elementary from 8-8:45 a.m.; Supervisor Joan Hartmann and representatives from CHP + MOVE Santa Barbara County will offer bike safety tips, free giveaways, and coffee hour opportunities. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Falcon 9 will launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base today between 7 and 11 a.m. to deploy 25 Starlink satellites into orbit. A backup launch window is set for Monday, and the booster on its 15th flight will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ GOO! is offering its historical records and photos—documenting its work since the 1969 oil spill—for public research by appointment at UCSB Library Special Research Collections Reading Room. Allow up to two weeks for scheduling. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the Isidore String Quartet with Sterling Elliott on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at Hahn Hall, where the ensemble will perform works by Haydn, Ligeti & Schubert. The quartet, winners of the Banff International String Quartet Competition, brings fresh insight to chamber music. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three distinguished UCSB professors, oceanographer Alice L. Alldredge, astrophysicist Lars Bildsten, and engineer Henry T. Yang were elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences; induction ceremonies will be held in October in Cambridge. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara City College released its first annual Measure P Citizens’-Bond Oversight Committee report detailing how $198M in voter-approved funds are being managed for campus upgrades. The report covers projects like a new athletic facility and parking improvements as funds are allocated through Dec. 31. Edhat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival took place Saturday at Alameda Park and featured live music, a Green Car Show (with an electric trash truck on display) and info booths. ShelterBox USA presented disaster relief supplies, and Environmental Hero Awards begin at noon today. KEYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CALM held its annual Let’s Get Loud event at Presqu’ile Winery, drawing 200 supporters and raising a record $125,000 to fund mental health services for children and families. Teen ambassador Kennedy Fick shared her personal journey (as a former client) to highlight the transformative impact of early intervention. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 1-seeded UC Santa Barbara Women's Tennis team clinched a 4-3 win over Cal Poly at the Barnes Tennis Center Saturday afternoon to capture the Big West Championship. Their victory secures an automatic berth in the NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championship. KEYT
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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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