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Santa Barbara
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation has opened applications for the annual Children's Fiesta Parade on Saturday, August 2 on Cabrillo Boulevard as part of the Old Spanish Days Fiesta Celebration (no cost for all children to participate) and families must apply by Sunday, July 6 (ice cream will be provided at the end of the route). Santa Barbara Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Visit Santa Barbara will host its 2025 Annual General Meeting at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum (136 E. De La Guerra) on May 29 from noon to 1 p.m. The meeting will include networking from 11 a.m. to noon, a keynote discussion on tourism and local heritage, and an optional guided walking tour from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Noozhawk
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday night on attempted murder and related charges after a domestic violence shooting on the 1100 block of Hutash Street where no one was injured; police later caught him at 6:35 p.m. on East Carrillo Street in a high-risk arrest—detectives recovered a loaded handgun with an extended magazine from his waistband. Noozhawk
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Linden Square has opened in Carpinteria after years of planning that replaced smaller businesses along Seventh to Eighth Street with a new space for retail, restaurants and fitness. The project is expected to add at least $600,000 a year to local sales tax revenue — some tenants are open while others finish construction. KEYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UCSB professor Maryam Majedi is launching the university’s first Embedded Ethics Lab to integrate ethical reflection into computer science courses — the lab embeds modules on privacy, AI, and accessibility in existing classes. The initiative currently includes eight students and will expand its approach to support larger classes. Daily Nexus
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pia Beck, founder of Considered Curbside Coffee, transformed a 1965 VW bus into a mobile espresso bar and later expanded to a refurbished school bus to serve creative drinks around Santa Barbara—using local ingredients and a community-focused approach to build her brand. Her venture has grown from a single pop-up into a popular mobile café featuring unique seasonal flavors and personal service. Noozhawk
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara native Summer Knight — President of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors — advises potential home buyers to review their income, savings, debt, and credit score and to explore government-backed loans and local assistance programs to prepare for their biggest financial commitment. Santa Barbara Independent
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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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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.
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