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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Mothers’ Helpers — a local nonprofit — will host a Mother’s Day Drive at Montecito Fire Department Station 91 to collect essential baby items and raise funds for the Sponsor a Family program. Community members can drop off new or gently used supplies at 595 San Ysidro Rd. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa Barbara Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scammers are targeting Santa Barbara residents with fake calls that claim missed jury duty and fines, urging victims to withdraw money for bail while the District Attorney's Office warns residents to hang up immediately and verify the call by contacting a verified Sheriff's Office number—one local woman discovered the scam when the caller mistakenly used her maiden name. KEYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Starting next week, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Film Center will close its current operations to begin a six-month renovation of the former Fiesta Five Theatre at 916 State Street—upgrading the space to be state-of-the-art and fully accessible. The center will host film screenings, educational programs, and special events starting February—making it a key cultural hub for the community. Edhat
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Symphony will end its season on May 17 and May 18 at The Granada Theatre with renowned violinist Gil Shaham leading two programs. The concerts feature Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, and a West Coast premiere of Avner Dorman's Double Concerto with music also including his wife Adele Anthony. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience will begin next week from May 12 to 18 with over 70 food and wine events across the county—event director Jamie Knee and founder Nancy Martz said the collaboration with the Julia Child Foundation will support local food businesses and offer cooking classes open to all levels. KEYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Natalie Wilkes, a first-grade teacher at Monte Vista Elementary School, was named the 2026 Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year at the May 8 Board of Education meeting—she has 14 years of experience advancing early literacy and inclusive instruction and is now eligible for the California Teacher of the Year award. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Santa Barbara shut down the historic La Casa De La Raza building at 601 E. Montecito Street on Friday due to serious safety issues—such as unsafe wiring, gas piping, poor lighting, and blocked exits—found during a May 7 inspection. Casa De la Raza will relocate its upcoming Mother’s Day Brunch to Café La Fonda as the city works to protect public safety. KEYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Westmont Baseball defeated Hawai’i Pacific 5-3 on Friday afternoon to capture the PacWest Tournament Championship. Sophomore Joey Rico pitched seven innings—earning five strikeouts while Zach Yates closed the game, and the win secures an automatic berth in the NCAA DII National Tournament with regional play starting May 15. Noozhawk
- ➤ Westmont Baseball won the PacWest Tournament Championship by beating Hawai'i Pacific 5-3 on Friday afternoon — with sophomore Joey Rico pitching seven innings — to earn an automatic berth in the NCAA DII National Tournament. The team will learn bracket details Sunday at 7:30 p.m. as it prepares to host a regional round beginning May 15. KEYT
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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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Home & Garden Lifestyle Expo
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Earl Warren Showgrounds — Various show discounts — Explore hundreds of sustainable home and garden products and services under one roof.
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