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Santa Barbara
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara residents joined Metro Entertainment this first Saturday in May for the annual nationwide Free Comic Book Day, with about a thousand people gathering to pick up free comics and enjoy new reading material. The store continues to support local fans despite a recent robbery — local support remains strong —. KEYT
- ➤ Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society/DAWG will host Paws & Pours: A Night for the Animals at 27 Vines on June 28 to raise funds for animal care, shelter improvements, rescue operations, and day-to-day needs. This event, evolving from last year’s Spayghetti Dinner that raised over $150,000, will feature a multi-course dinner, curated wine, a silent auction, live music, and heartwarming adoption stories. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Strings will present its 10th multimedia Story-Telling With Strings Attached project at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Music Academy of the West’s Hahn Hall, featuring student compositions, an original narration titled 'The Five Obstacles' and projected student art. The Spring Concert will also include works by Brahms, Handel, Haydn, Grieg and Mozart; tickets cost $20 for adults—children enter free. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Quire of Voyces will perform Songs of Remembrance concerts at St. Anthony’s Chapel, 2300 Garden St, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11. Audiences will hear sacred a cappella music that shares messages of peace — love, blessings and memories with the community. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center will open on May 15 to share interactive exhibits that honor the tribe’s history and culture in a 14,000-square-foot building at 3500 Numancia St.—The museum will operate 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays with tickets available online. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB Arts + Lectures presents Yale Professor Laurie Santos at UCSB Campbell Hall, 7:30 p.m. on May 7. Santos will share science-backed tools to help manage stress + build happiness during challenging times. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara City College approved a $105 million project for a new physical education building on the Cliff Drive East Campus after a 5-1 board vote on April 17, with $71 million from Measure P bonds + $34 million from state funds. The four stories tall, 77187 square feet facility will include an NCAA gymnasium, classrooms, dance and exercise rooms and a fitness center, and construction will begin in fall 2025 and end in spring 2028 after review by the California Coastal Commission from May 7 to May 9. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deputy Sheriff Lizbett Hernandez was honored with the Military Order of World Wars—Col. George C. Woolsey Chapter 113 National Law and Order Outstanding Performance Award—recognizing her heroic rescues in 2023 and her swift investigation in 2024, adding to her long service since joining the Sheriff’s Office in 2019 and her role as an Army National Guard sergeant. Noozhawk
- ➤ A local resident with a home on West Valerio urged Public Works to leave a large boulder at the southeast corner of Valerio and De la Vina untouched after recent road work—arguing it is a striking new feature in the cityscape. The resident noted that the rock may be the largest free-standing boulder outside any park and should remain as a landmark. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In May, the Department of Behavioral Wellness invites Santa Barbara community members to join the Light Up Green campaign and practice self-care to support mental health. Dozens of county buildings will be lit green and free events will be held to spread hope — a call to nurture a connected community. Noozhawk
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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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Pilipino Cultural Night 34
5 PM — Campbell Hall — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant celebration of Pilipino culture and community.
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2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration fees apply — Experience swimming, running, and biathlon events against the stunning Santa Barbara coastline.
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UCSB Wind Ensemble & UCSB Choirs Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall — General ($10), Senior/Military/Non-UCSB Students ($7), UCSB Students/Children under 12 (FREE) — Experience a vibrant collaboration of wind and choral music featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning compositions.
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Mitch Kashmar Live Performance in Santa Barbara
7-10:30 p.m. — Carrillo Recreation Center — $35 general/$45 VIP — Experience the soulful sounds of blues legend Mitch Kashmar along with local favorites Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan.
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UCSB Gamelan Ensemble
5-8 p.m. — Karl Geiringer Hall — Free entry — Experience the enchanting sounds of traditional Indonesian gamelan music performed by talented UCSB musicians.
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