Good morning, Santa Barbara.

The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 will hold a free Memorial Day ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on May 26th at Santa Barbara Cemetery — 901 Channel Drive to honor military service.

Captain Charlie Plumb will speak while local groups perform and The Condor Squadron will fly over in restored World War II trainers.

Three teenagers died and two others were badly hurt in a four-car crash on Highway 1 near Rancho San Julian Sunday evening after a 2007 Toyota Yaris crossed into the northbound lane and hit a Tesla Model 3 that struck another car — officials said the road is open — while investigators continue looking into the crash.

A bicyclist died after being struck on State Street near Pedregosa on Sunday evening—36-year-old Santa Barbara resident Christina Almada was arrested for DUI after emergency responders arrived at 9:37 p.m. and the road was reopened Monday morning—and police continue to investigate.

A federal judge sentenced Orcutt investment advisor Julie Anne Darrah, 52, to 121 months in prison for wire fraud that defrauded elderly clients of about $2.25 million—she pleaded guilty in March and used the stolen funds for personal expenses and luxury purchases.

Two free puppet shows by the L.A.-based Bob Baker Marionettes will take place at the Plaza del Mar Band Shell at Pershing Park on Saturday, May 24 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.—organized by PARC Foundation, Santa Barbara Beautiful, and the Parks and Recreation Department—with families encouraged to bring picnic items.

An exhibit at UCSB Library shows large photos of native bees taken by undergraduates for the NSF Big Bee project and runs through June 30.

The first-floor display invites visitors to examine each bee (paired with its specimen) and learn about local biodiversity (including rare species).

On May 19th, 2025, community members gathered at Gaviota State Beach to mark the 10th anniversary of the Refugio oil spill that released over 120,000 gallons of crude oil along the coast — a disaster that harmed many marine animals.

The event featured speeches and paddling out as participants called for stronger protections against offshore oil drilling.

Pilipino Cultural Night 34

5 PM — Campbell Hall — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant celebration of Pilipino culture and community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HOWL: Strawberry Moon

5-10 p.m. — Hotel Californian — Free entry — Experience inventive cocktails and personalized readings under the full Strawberry Moon.

Ryan Bingham Live in Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Santa Barbara Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Experience Grammy and Oscar-winning artist Ryan Bingham alongside The Texas Gentlemen for an unforgettable night of music.