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Santa Barbara
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members will celebrate the near completion of the Modoc Multi‑Use Path with a ribbon-cutting event at 9 a.m. on May 8 at the intersection of Obern Trail and Encore Drive (officials will lead an inaugural ride on the path before the SBCAG Mayor’s Ride begins at 10 a.m.). Noozhawk
- ➤ CycleMAYnia returns this May with over 30 community-led biking activities across Santa Barbara County, starting with National Bike to School Day on May 6 in Goleta and ending with a finale at Goleta Beach on May 31 (featuring rides, food, and awards) organized by SBCAG under the 'Pedal Forward' theme. Santa Barbara Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UC Santa Barbara students are launching side hustles that blend creative work with studies. First-year Olivia Perry sells crochet bikini tops and first-year Sidney Le offers personalized nail art (balancing affordability and passion) from campus dorms and Isla Vista apartments. Daily Nexus
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture will present Scaling the Walls, a multi-venue exhibit debuting seven new murals by local schools, nonprofits and artists, with free opening receptions from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at Channing Peake Gallery + City Hall Gallery. Noozhawk
- ➤ The inaugural Santa Barbara Literary Festival runs this weekend with over 50 events at nearly 20 venues including panels, workshops, and keynotes at places like the Lobero Theatre and Public Library courtyard. Founders Leslie Zemeckis and Lorissa Rinehart organized the festival — a local celebration of storytelling and downtown activity. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara's Waterfront Department will host Operation Clean Sweep this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Harbor Boat Launch Ramp (an annual event) where volunteer divers and dockside volunteers remove underwater debris and receive lunch. KEYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County received a $15.3 million grant to develop a solar-powered microgrid in Isla Vista that will support key facilities—sheriff’s office, clinic, and community center—and provide backup power during emergencies. The county will soon request proposals for design, construction, and community engagement to advance the project. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On April 28, Cottage Health launched a new tool on MyChart that allows patients to register as organ, eye and tissue donors during National Donate Life Month — the update adds them to the National Donate Life Registry. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The California Department of Public Health warns that mussels harvested for personal use (not from restaurants) are unsafe to eat from May 1 to Oct. 31 along the coast because toxins can cause serious illness. Commercial shellfish remain safe owing to strict testing protocols. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ San Marcos High School won the Channel League girls swim championship and overall title with wins in freestyle relays and key individual races, while Dos Pueblos claimed the boys crown as Eli Carnaghe set a record in the 50 freestyle (20.61 seconds). KEYT
- ➤ Student-athletes from Santa Barbara High, San Marcos, and Dos Pueblos captured multiple titles at the Channel League Track & Field Championships on Thursday in Oxnard — several qualified for the CIF-SS prelims next Saturday. Noozhawk
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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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Integrative Restoration (iRest) Meditation
12:15-1:15 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Accessible entry — Experience therapeutic meditation that calms the nervous system and fosters emotional integration.
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Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration required — Experience a vibrant evening on the beach with aquathlon, 5K run, and open water swim during summer sunsets.
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Glen Phillips Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Ticket prices apply — Enjoy an evening with the introspective singer-songwriter known for his work with Toad the Wet Sprocket.
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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