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Santa Barbara
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 29, local nonprofit Friends of State Street and the City of Santa Barbara will launch the free State Street Loop using electric golf carts running from noon to 7 p.m.—this pilot program aims to ease the steep trek near Yanonali Street. On May 30, MTD’s Downtown-Waterfront Shuttle will return with rides every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and fares starting at $0.50 to connect downtown with the waterfront and nearby attractions. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ On May 22, Dream Foundation’s 14th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon raised over $250,000 to support the program that delivers bouquets, cookies, chocolates, and cards to people in need throughout Santa Barbara (honoring donors, volunteers, and flower professionals). The event (held at Rosewood Miramar Beach) also featured a silent auction with more than 100 items that helped sustain the service for 20 years. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After nearly 20 years in the wine industry, Kira Malone has launched her own Pars Fortuna Pinot Noir line made in Santa Maria. Her wines will be poured at Good Land Wine Shop on Tuesday, June 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—a long-awaited milestone in her winemaking career. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) will host the Vian Sora: Outerworlds exhibit from June 22 to Sept. 7, featuring about 20 major works that trace her artistic growth from 2016 to 2023. The exhibit is her first solo museum show in the U.S. and will travel to other venues after its debut at SBMA. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara Wine + Food Festival will take place on Saturday, June 28 beneath the oak woodland along Mission Creek at the Museum, where over 80 local wineries and culinary vendors will offer wines and foods. The event will support the Museum’s science and nature education programs, with sponsors including F&M Bank. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Air Force released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement that details SpaceX’s plan to boost launches at Vandenberg by adding a second launch site at Space Launch Complex—6, which would raise Falcon missions to up to 100 per year. Public and virtual hearings will be held in June with a 45‑day comment period through July 7 to receive input on the proposal. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Santa Barbara will launch the State Street Loop—a six-month free pilot program using three electric golf carts with one ADA accessible vehicle running from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday on May 29, connecting 11 marked stops from the dolphin fountain at Stearns Wharf to Victoria Street—and the MTD Downtown—Waterfront Shuttle will return on May 30 to operate Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., linking key downtown spots including the Amtrak station, Cabrillo Boulevard, the zoo and the harbor. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Vipers Girls Varsity basketball team won the championship at the AVAC Hoyas Los Angeles Classic National Memorial Tournament in Orange County, clinching the title with a 37-17 win over the Sparks after a one-point loss to the Santa Ana Eagles. The team, which includes players from Dos Pueblos, Bishop Diego and Santa Ynez High, is led by coach David Palmer and will hold summer tryouts in June. Noozhawk
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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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Brandy Clark Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the renowned Brandy Clark and the legendary Mary Chapin Carpenter in an intimate live performance.
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2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series - June 18
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Entry fee varies — Experience a stunning evening of swimming, running, and biathlon events with picturesque ocean views.
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