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Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elings Park met its $200,000 goal to unlock a $1 million pledge for renovating three softball fields at the Castagnola Softball Complex. Renovation work will begin May 18 and a groundbreaking ceremony will be held May 28 — the effort reflects strong local support. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta named City College freshman Jenna Ramirez and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School fourth-grader Penelope (Penny) Hernandez the 2026 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta. They were chosen last month at a sold-out Lobero Theatre and will lead key events including Fiesta Pequeña and the Historical Parade during the festival scheduled Aug. 5-9. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB's Capps Center has received a $500,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation for its five-year Indigenous repatriation project — the center will boost research and build new partnerships with local Native communities. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, May 9, Westmont College held its graduation ceremony on Thorrington Field for roughly 300 Class of 2026 students. Speakers urged the graduates to live lives of service + celebrate community, marking a 50th reunion for the Class of 1976. Noozhawk
- ➤ On Saturday, MOXI Museum taught local children how to grow sunflowers as part of First5California Statewide Day of Action in Santa Barbara. Staff gave kids colorful pots to decorate, packets of seeds, and simple care instructions to help them watch their blooms grow at home. KEYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Diego rallied past El Dorado in four sets at the Brick House on Saturday to reach its first CIF-SS boys volleyball final and will play Long Beach-St. Anthony for the title on Friday — the venue is yet to be announced. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Vaqueros beat Allan Hancock 8-3 on Friday as Nelson pitched eight strong innings — timely hits helped build the lead. They will face Palomar in a best-of-three SoCal Regional Finals series starting Friday, May 15. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Dos Pueblos is set to host Crescenta Valley in a Division 3 opener and San Marcos will welcome Santiago/Garden Grove in a Division 5 matchup on Friday at 3:15 p.m. in the CIF-SS softball playoffs. Noozhawk
- ➤ At Ontario High on Saturday, Kellan Cotter broke a 40-year-old Dos Pueblos record by running 47.74 in the 400 meters at the CIF-SS Division 2 Prelims; he also qualified in the 200 and several other athletes advanced to the CIF Finals next week. Noozhawk
- ➤ Nick Husovsky hit his first home run since March 1, scoring two runs to give UCSB a 5-4 win over Cal State Northridge on Sunday, as freshman Josh Jannicelli sealed the victory with a double play in the bottom of the ninth. KEYT
- ➤ The Bishop Diego Cardinals advanced to the CIF-Southern Section Division 5 volleyball final after defeating El Dorado in a four-set semifinal — a highlight in their record 27-8 season — at home. They will meet the winner of the Bellflower/St. Anthony semifinal on May 15 or May 16. KEYT
- ➤ After winning two elimination games on Friday night, the UCSB Gauchos ended their season with a 1-0 loss to No. 1 seed Cal State Fullerton at the Big West Championships — the sole unearned run in the third inning off pitcher Malaya Johnson left them with a 31-26 record. KEYT
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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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