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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive tomorrow (May 9) and invite community members to donate non-perishable items by leaving them next to mailboxes before mail delivery. Donations will help address rising food needs. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Edible Campus Program hosts Saturday Morning Live every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the UCSB Family Housing community garden in Isla Vista — a space where students and residents work together to care for vibrant gardens and support local wildlife. Daily Nexus
- ➤ On May 5, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and Good Neighbors Founders held a reception at the Santa Barbara Club to honor a $5 million donation from the Wyatt Family. The gift will complete SBNC’s new Westside flagship, boosting capacity by over 40% to serve 8,300 more community members annually. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A sign in Goleta now commemorates the 1942 Japanese submarine attack on the Ellwood Oil refinery, which triggered local alarm and reshaped community security measures. The marker (Goleta Historical Marker 3) stands as a reminder of a pivotal moment in our local past. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Children will decorate flowerpots and take home sunflower seeds at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, 125 State St. on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free event is part of First 5 California’s Stronger Starts Day of Action during Children’s Mental Health Week. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara Dojo will hold an advanced black belt exam for Hapkido women tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at its downtown facility (122 E. Gutierrez Street), marking the school’s first test exclusively for black belts seeking higher rank. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, nearly 40 volunteers from Santa Barbara Channelkeeper and partners removed 775 pounds of trash from Chinese Harbor on Santa Cruz Island (they also spotted whales and 800 common dolphins en route) as part of their biannual cleanup effort. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Researchers at UCSB have released the free Wildfire Resilience Index today, a tool that uses nearly 100 public datasets to score wildfire resistance and recovery in more than 19,000 areas. The tool measures resilience across eight domains to help target investments for fire safety. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After the NRC approved Diablo Canyon’s 20-year license extension to operate through 2045, local experts voiced concerns over rising infant health trends near the plant; state officials say radiation levels are too low to cause risk as deliberations continue to address state law limits of 2029 & 2030. Santa Barbara Independent
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A recipe for crispy rice salad featured in the Daily Nexus print edition on Thursday, May 7 mixes leftover rice, chicken and fresh veggies into an easy, affordable meal perfect for college students as finals approach. Daily Nexus
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ SBCC Baseball overcame an early deficit to win 10-9 in extra innings against Allan Hancock in the SoCal Super Regional opener in Santa Maria on Thursday. They will meet again today at 2 p.m. as the Vaqueros edge closer to the SoCal Championships. Noozhawk
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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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Gem Faire
10 AM - 5 PM — Earl Warren Showgrounds — Entry fee required — Discover an array of gems, minerals, and jewelry from over 300 vendors.
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Teen Star Singing Competition
7 PM-1 AM — Lobero Theatre — Tickets start at $155 — Experience the excitement of local talent competing for the spotlight in Santa Barbara.
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