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Santa Barbara
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Santa Barbara invites residents to join the ribbon-cutting for the new Bloomberg Asphalt Art installation at State Street & Carrillo Street on Sunday, May 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the project, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, will feature live music and dance highlighting local Oaxacan culture. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Clean Energy launched Charge Up SB to help multifamily and affordable housing properties install EV chargers by offering free expert support and generous financial incentives. Property owners can submit interest forms now to access permitting assistance and site assessments. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ On May 7, local officials & Senator Schiff held a press conference at the Environmental Defense Center to condemn the Sable pipeline restart for endangering our coast and public safety. They urged a shift to renewable energy. Daily Nexus
- ➤ Today, volunteers from Bucket Brigade with the Santa Barbara Fire Safe Council used weedwhackers in Elings Park as part of a fire-wise maintenance program. They maintain a seven-acre buffer and meet weekly to thin brush and plant native species in preparation for risks of wildfires, drought, and flooding. KEYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Recognition Awards Program and Luncheon on May 6, honoring service and lifesaving actions by department personnel and community partners with awards for milestone service, naloxone saves and team efforts to disrupt drug trafficking. Noozhawk
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new feature lists Santa Barbara’s top 10 breweries to help locals and visitors explore award-winning taprooms, creative food menus, and community events at spots like Third Window and Brass Bear. The guide highlights the city’s vibrant craft beer scene built on local tradition and quality brews. Edhat
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara leaders have long delayed new housing through lengthy permit processes and strict rules that limit unit development and drive up rent costs. Critics call for faster approvals to build more homes for middle-class families. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dos Pueblos and San Marcos claimed wins in their CIF-SS boys tennis semifinals Friday at the Claremont Club. Dos Pueblos will face Westlake at 12:15 p.m. and San Marcos will play San Clemente at 1:30 p.m. KEYT
- ➤ UCSB’s women’s rugby team claimed its first national title at the CRAA Rugby 7s tournament held in Indianapolis starting Saturday, April 25. The team won all its matches and celebrated with a local 7s tournament on May 2, reflecting its teamwork and Gaucho spirit. Daily Nexus
- ➤ On Saturday, May 9, UCSB softball lost 0-1 in the Big West Championship final to CSUF, finishing the season at 31-26 (earning multiple All-Big West honors and marking their second straight 30-win season). Daily Nexus
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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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Nite Moves Aquathlon and 5K Run Series
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration Fee Required — Participate in an array of swimming, running, and biathlon events every Wednesday night in scenic Santa Barbara.
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SPACEWOMAN
7-8:30 p.m. — SBIFF Film Center — $15-$20 — Explore the achievements of Colonel Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft, followed by a conversation with her.
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Lindsey Marie Live Music Event
7-11 p.m. — M Special Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with Lindsey Marie and Bradberri and the boys in downtown Goleta.
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