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Santa Barbara
Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Goleta Valley Library on North Fairview Ave. will close for two years for renovations and open a temporary location called GVL Express in June at Hollister Ave.—Staff are keeping the community engaged with outdoor storytime events at Santa Barbara Shores Park and a popular bookvan service that stops by Isla Vista and UC Santa Barbara. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara held its first annual community yard sale on Saturday, drawing over 100 residents who registered via an interactive map to sell items from antique chests to pool tables — sellers noted the event’s lively atmosphere and suggested better advertising for future sales — as a boost to local community spirit. Noozhawk
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car went off Highway 1 near Lompoc early Saturday after 2:30 a.m. and ignited a brush fire that burned a quarter acre and closed one lane—fire crews put it out by 3:15 a.m. while officers searched the thick brush for victims and the California Highway Patrol began investigating the car’s ownership and cause. KEYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Jette Asher posted a photo showing a sunset at Hammonds Beach in Montecito—capturing the scene for Photo of the Day. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Goleta city officials are discussing funding for Fire Station 10—considering design changes to lower costs as they work with the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District. City staff recommended moving the project to the long-range capital plan, but council members stressed that it must remain a top priority. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Visiting Nurses Association held its annual Mother’s Day luncheon today to honor two women who made a difference in community health—Rosa Pace, a late founding member of the Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic, and Renee Grubb, owner of Village Properties. Grubb said her team helps 30 local charities and supports teachers with funds each year while 100% of the luncheon proceeds support VNA Healthy’s community care programs. KEYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UCSB Softball beat CSU Northridge in two games to win its first Big West Championship and earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The team tied its overall win record at 34—setting a season record for most runs scored while winning six elimination games. Noozhawk
- ➤ San Marcos girls swim finished fourth at the CIF-SS Div. 1 Championship meet on Saturday at Mt. San Antonio College — four swimmers, including senior Sierra Tallman who set a new league record in the 200 IM and earned All-American honors, posted personal best times in high heat. The team will compete at the CIF State Championships in Fresno next weekend. Noozhawk
- ➤ Dos Pueblos boys lacrosse defeated Oaks Christian 13-4 on Saturday at Scott O’Leary Stadium with a strong defense led by goalie Danny Perez — eight different players contributed to the win that sends the team to the CIF-SS D2 Finals, where they will face the winner of the Aliso Niguel and San Clemente game next Saturday at Fred Kelly Stadium. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara High boys volleyball swept Santiago High in Corona on Saturday—winning 25-21, 25-16, and 30-28—and will face Sage Hill next weekend in the CIF-SS Division 4 championship match as details will be announced Monday. Noozhawk
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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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Art KIT: Grant Writing, Funding, and Residencies Workshop
1-3:30 p.m. — Paseo Nuevo Conference Room — Cost info not provided — Explore the essentials of securing grants and funding for creative projects.
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