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Santa Barbara
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Lobero Theatre on May 13, the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara awarded a record $1,275,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits (covering mental health therapy, youth counseling, reproductive healthcare, and more) as nonprofits faced funding challenges. The awards supported essential community services. Edhat
- ➤ A May 1926 report said most of the 160+ lots in a utopian colony on the Mesa had been sold after oil was discovered, causing the community to fall apart. The area's history lives on with Fellowship Road still bearing its name. Edhat
- ➤ The inaugural Fiesta Dog Parade took place Saturday in downtown Santa Barbara, uniting Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara Humane and Old Spanish Days with creative dog costumes and live music — a festive event that celebrated animal welfare and community spirit, and could become a cherished annual tradition. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 40th Annual I Madonnari Street Painting Festival will take place from May 23 to May 25 at Old Mission, where chalk artworks, live music & food vendors will bring color to the plaza; the free event supports Children's Creative Project in bringing arts education to public schools. Edhat
- ➤ Santa Barbara City College hosted its String & Wind Festival today at Garvin Theatre where high school, junior high and elementary bands performed and worked with top music educators. Sponsors also showcased instruments in the lobby. KEYT
- ➤ High on a sandstone hill above Fairview Avenue, Slippery Rock once helped stagecoaches cross a dangerous pass with grooves carved by Chinese laborers. The landmark is now closed to the public *due to vandalism and heavy machinery damage*. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Diego boys volleyball won their first CIF-SS Division 5 Championship with a 25-19, 25-19, 23-25, 25-23 win over St. Anthony and now await the CIF State Tournament draw scheduled for Tuesday; Damien Krautmann led with 24 kills + four aces as coach Dillan Bennett praised the focused teamwork. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara City College distance star Kiala Haas placed third in the 800-meter race at the 3C2A Track and Field State Championships on Saturday (May 16), clocking a personal best of 2:15.68 as she improved on last year’s performance. Noozhawk
- ➤ UC Santa Barbara defeated UC Riverside 15-5 on Friday at (Caesar Uyesaka Stadium) and will host UCR in its final series game on Saturday as the Gauchos aim to clinch the top seed at the Big West Championships. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ At the CIF-SS track & field finals in Moorpark on Saturday, Dos Pueblos’ Kellan Cotter won the 400-meter title and the Charger boys’ 4x800 relay team claimed the Div. 2 title by finishing 7 seconds ahead; the athletes will continue next week at the CIF Masters Meet. Noozhawk
- ➤ Dos Pueblos High shut out Crescenta Valley 5-0 on Friday at Dale Okinaka Field as freshman Emily Morici struck out 11 batters; the Chargers now advance to the second round and will face La Salle on Monday, May 18 (rescheduled from Saturday due to field conditions). Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Carpinteria’s Don and Kathy Lesage won the gold medal in the 4.0, 70-over pickleball division on Saturday at the Santa Barbara Tennis and Pickleball Center+ they turned their tennis skills into a winning strategy that now brings fun and teamwork to their 48-year marriage. Noozhawk
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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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ABBA Under the Stars
7-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — Check ticket site for costs — Celebrate ABBA's greatest hits with stunning ocean views and a festive atmosphere.
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John C. Reilly: Mister Romantic
7-10 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Cost info not provided — An unforgettable night of music and humor, showcasing Reilly's unique blend of storytelling and performance.
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