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Santa Barbara
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shane Brown and his wife Kristine unveiled The Well Gardens (a nine-acre property across from the Polo and Racquet Club) last month in Carpinteria. The venue featured lush greenhouses, antique finds, alpacas and a lantern-lit oak, and it is set to be a community hub for classes, music and creativity. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SBAcoustic will mark its 10th anniversary with six acoustic concerts featuring performers including John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, Joe Robinson and others from June 13 to Dec. 6 at Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara Parish Hall (1535 Santa Barbara St.) and SOhO (1221 State St.). Noozhawk
- ➤ PASF announced winners of its 2026 Music Competition as ten finalists (from over 30 applicants) share part of a $21,000 award to boost musical growth. The first-place winners are pianist Chloe Emma Silva, soprano Nikki Seppala Kurnik, and violist Lydia Plaut. Noozhawk
- ➤ Ensemble Theatre Company and HFP LIVE present Hershey Felder in his new play The Piano and Me running now through Sunday, May 10 at New Vic Theatre (33 Victoria St.). The production replaces Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin and offers multiple showtimes for audiences to enjoy his personal musical journey. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB Arts & Lectures is set to present Philip Glass and The Poets at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at Campbell Hall. The event features Timo Andres, Taylor Mac, and the San Francisco Girls’ Chorus performing unreleased Ginsberg readings (celebrating Glass' upcoming 90th birthday and longstanding collaborations with poets). Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Royal Pride Foundation’s annual Royal Ball raised $250K to support programs at San Marcos High School when more than 240 community members gathered at the Santa Barbara Club. The funds will enhance academics, arts, athletics and wellness — investments that benefit the school for years to come. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB’s NSF-funded INSPIRE program has boosted first-year engineering retention by offering seminars, peer groups and mentoring, with early surveys showing no enrollment loss compared to a typical 10-percent drop. The program will expand this fall to include 75 students across all five majors. Edhat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Earth Day, April 22, Blue Whales and Blue Skies launched the 2026 Vessel Speed Reduction Season along the California coast to help protect whales (a program based on Assembly Bill 14 from Assemblymember Gregg Hart) and honored top shipping lines near the Port of Oakland. Edhat
- ➤ On April 30, Santa Barbara County announced that Southern California Edison awarded a $15.3 million grant to build a solar-powered microgrid in Isla Vista that will support the community center, neighborhood clinic & Sheriff’s Foot Patrol office while serving 170 residential and commercial properties. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 92-year-old Santa Barbara County resident urged prominent citizens to renew civic duty in a letter released on Sunday, May 03 at 6:42 p.m. The letter states that experienced local leadership is needed to steer campaigns and unite the district. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ State Street’s weekend night closure is sparking debate as pop up vendors appear between Cota and Ortega after midnight and local hotels report noise complaints while Mayor Randy Rowse questions the plan’s configuration. KEYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara surfer Lakey Peterson won the Margaret River Pro in Australia last week by defeating Brazil’s Luana Silva—tying for the season tour lead and marking a major step in her comeback after injuries. The victory reinforces her legacy as an enduring talent who began riding waves at age five. Noozhawk
- ➤ Westmont clinched a berth in the PacWest Baseball Championship with a sweep of Menlo in today’s doubleheader, winning 2 to 0 in the first game and 5 to 2 in the second (record 29 to 19). The Warriors will begin tournament play at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6 at Russ Carr Field. Noozhawk
- ➤ Four local high school volleyball alumni competed at NCAA Championships, with Dos Pueblos alum Portia Sherman playing beach volleyball in Gulf Shores, Ala, and DP alum Micah Goss helping UC Irvine advance to the Final Four at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, May 9. 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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