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Santa Barbara
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Zavian Chappell was sentenced on May 16th by Judge Stephen Foley to 50 years to life plus two life sentences without parole for murdering his wife Cassandra and nephew Tyree on April 30th — the maximum penalty allowed by law. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Veteran rock photographer Henry Diltz is coming to Lobero Theatre on May 31 — he will join pop music expert Hale Milgrim for his Quips, Pix, and Flix series to show iconic images from his long career. The event will share personal stories and memories—linking Diltz’s decades of work with classic rock legends. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Today, the 2025 Summer Solstice Workshop opens in downtown Santa Barbara at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW), 613 Garden Street, where artists begin making floats and sharing their visions for the 'WILD WORLD' theme. The event includes an opening reception from 3 to 6 p.m. when Artists in Residence will present their plans for this year’s ensembles. Edhat
- ➤ Santa Barbara Chamber Players will hold a fundraising concert for its upcoming season featuring chamber works by Ewazen, Nielsen and Schubert. The event is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church — 909 N. La Cumbre Road. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s concert season is busy this week as jazz guitarist Bill Frisell performed on May 15 at Lobero Theatre and trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is performing today at Arlington Theatre. Additional shows such as Tessa Lark’s debut at Hahn Hall on May 20, Garrick Ohlsson’s recital on May 21, and the Santa Barbara Master Chorale’s final concert spanning May 17 and 18—along with an outdoor series at Bellosguardo Estate—add to the city’s diverse musical lineup. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Clean Energy is giving local residents five types of free trees to help cut carbon from the air as the city works toward carbon neutrality by 2035. More than half of the 55 trees have already been reserved, and residents should plan for proper placement to make sure trees like the California Bay Laurel grow without issues — such as interference with power lines. KEYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Francis Foundation sold its building at 2323 De La Vina St.—next to Cottage Hospital and set to become a pediatric cancer support center—to Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation to help families battling cancer. Both boards approved the deal unanimously and the foundation secured a nontraditional loan to fund renovations. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UC Santa Barbara baseball beat Cal State Bakersfield 5-4 on Thursday as Cole Tryba earned the save and the Gauchos remained one win from clinching a spot in the Big West Tournament. The team will host game two (Friday at 4:35 p.m.) at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium (a key matchup for their postseason hopes). Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Santa Barbara High boys volleyball team will face Newport Beach-Sage Hill in the Division 4 championship match today at 1 p.m. at J.R. Richards Gym—after a rocky regular season, the Dons won four playoff matches to reach their 10th CIF final. Noozhawk
- ➤ On Friday, the UCSB Baseball team beat Cal State Bakersfield 10 to 1 to clinch a spot in next week’s Big West Championship — Bremner struck out 13 in seven shutout innings to drive the win. Today, the team holds Senior Day with celebrations starting at 12:40 p.m. — the game’s first pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. KEYT
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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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HOWL: Strawberry Moon
5-10 p.m. — Hotel Californian — Free entry — Experience inventive cocktails and personalized readings under the full Strawberry Moon.
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