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Santa Barbara
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Clean Energy started the Community Tree Program to give free native trees by reservation, offering choices like Island Ironwood+Toyon to back the city’s Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gases. KSBY
- ➤ On May 1, Veggie Rescue held its Gathering for Good celebration to mark 15 years of rescuing fresh food and raised over $100,000 to fight hunger in Santa Barbara — the event honored founder Terry Delaney and was hosted by Kim and Andy Busch at Folded Hills Winery and Farmstead in Gaviota amid rising local needs. Noozhawk
- ➤ Unity Shoppe named Cory T. Baker and Michael Figueroa to its Board of Directors on April 8th. The nonprofit also formed an Advisory Board — with Kenneth Kahn and Kenny Loggins — to help guide its work in supporting local families and individuals. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The I Madonnari Festival, held from May 24 to May 26 at Old Mission Santa Barbara, will feature over 140 chalk pastel street paintings, live music, and food vendors as it raises funds for Children’s Creative Project (the closing ceremony on May 26 at noon will include remarks from the county superintendent). Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A.J. Croce will perform Croce Plays Croce at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre, where he will honor his father Jim Croce by playing his timeless hits along with songs from his own catalog. He will be accompanied by his band in an event that celebrates a family legacy — tickets are available at the box office. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After years of planning, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District opened its North County headquarters in Santa Maria on West McCoy Lane, replacing its smaller downtown office. The new two-story building — remodeled with sustainable features and a lab for monitoring equipment — marks a strong regional presence for better local service. KEYT
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department is asking residents in unincorporated north county to complete a short survey about waste services provided by MarBorg Industries—who replaced Waste Management on July 1—to help improve service, with responses from Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Buellton shared with city waste officials. Noozhawk
- ➤ On Tuesday, county supervisors banned new oil and drilling projects and started a plan to phase out current operations with strong local support. The move follows years of environmental damage and high wildfire risks — a decision based on scientific and economic concerns. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UCSB researchers used a high-powered laser microscope to watch mice brain cells change during a four-day cycle similar to the human menstrual cycle—finding that connections between cells grew when estradiol was high. They said these shifts may affect memory and could lead to new ideas for treating brain issues—showing that natural hormone changes shape how our brains work. 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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