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Santa Barbara
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mothers’ Helpers will host a Mother’s Day Drive on May 10 at Montecito Fire Station 91 in Santa Barbara from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect essential baby items and raise funds for Sponsor a Family to support low-income families with infants, marking the nonprofit’s 15th anniversary. Santa Barbara Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ UCSB police questioned a blond man in connection with Liz Hamel’s death after witnesses saw her leave Lao Wang—20 minutes before a 9-1-1 call reported her fall from a San Rafael dorm breezeway, and officials are asking anyone with more details to come forward. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mary Maranville, founder of Heritage Farmland Touring Company, has organized a Day on the Farm on May 16 from noon to 5 p.m.—more than 10 farms, ranches, wineries and heritage museums in North Santa Barbara County will open their doors to guests for tours, tastings and pop-up markets. This event is part of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience that highlights local agriculture and food traditions. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The California Missions Foundation hosted an elegant Four Nations Dinner at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara to honor local historic preservation efforts—featuring a curated menu, musical performances, and remarks from Mayor Randy Rowse and Spanish Consul General Gerardo Fueyo. The event celebrated ongoing work that helped secure $2 million in federal funds for local historic sites. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 24, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted the Hope Awards and raised a record-breaking $278,000 to fund Teacher and Student Grants for innovative classroom projects in the Santa Barbara Unified School District—this event honored the late Margie Yahyavi and featured local school performances. Generous community sponsors and matching funds contributed to the success of the local education initiative. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The County Planning Commission will review a plan on Wednesday to stop owners from changing age limits at senior mobile home parks in Santa Barbara. The proposal would require park operators to check residents' ages + ensure that 80% of occupied homes are reserved for seniors before it is sent to the Board of Supervisors. Noozhawk
- ➤ The City of Santa Barbara launched its Preapproved ADU Program, letting homeowners use preapproved plans to build detached ADUs faster & more affordably. The program offers a 25% discount on plan check fees and a review within 10 business days. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office will honor Senior Deputy District Attorney Austin Ingalls and Investigator Wayne Flick with the H. Thomas Guerry Awards for superior performance and valor — recognizing their leadership in complex homicide cases and during a courthouse bombing. The awards ceremony will be held on May 8th at 4:30 p.m. in the County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ County Health will honor its nursing staff today at the County Board meeting—where Supervisor Joan Hartmann will present a proclamation during the kickoff of National Nurses Week under the theme 'The Power of Nurses.' The event also marks the department's centennial celebration and recognizes nurses for their vital role in public health. Santa Barbara Independent
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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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2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Entry fee applies — Experience a thrilling evening of swimming, running, and biathlon events in scenic Santa Barbara.
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