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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Zoo welcomed Ruby the red panda—arrived from Seneca Park Zoo in New York this month—and Tamur, a 5-year-old Amur leopard now seen in both public and private areas of his exhibit. KEYT
- ➤ UCSB’s Media Arts and Technology program will present its end-of-year show 'Deep Cuts' with public events on June 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the California NanoSystems Institute on campus and on June 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology downtown+ the show features art, science and technology projects by graduate students. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries will launch the LEVEL UP at Your Library Summer Reading Program on June 14 with a Kick-Off Event at Stow House from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. that will offer registration, Beanstack sign-ups, live entertainment, lawn games and food trucks and the program will run until July 27 — changes caused by the temporary closure of the Fairview location for Goleta Valley Library. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Girls Inc. of Carpinteria announced on May 29 that its ninth Eureka! program cohort has graduated high school and will begin college this fall—several graduates received over $10,000 in scholarships to support their plans. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara honored local students at awards ceremonies this week — over 650 people attended the South County event at the Courthouse Sunken Garden on May 28 and more than 750 attended the North County event at Santa Maria Fairpark Convention Center on May 29. The ceremonies celebrated both new and returning scholarship recipients. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Santa Barbara finished building a roundabout at East Cabrillo Boulevard and Los Patos Way on May 29 after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 28 with help from the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments. The new roundabout improves safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists—making it easier to reach the Waterfront and nearby areas. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On May 30, seven leaders broke ground on a new three-story clinic at the corner of Micheltorena and San Andres—this facility will deliver expanded medical, dental and mental health care to serve local residents. The project is part of a $23 million fundraising campaign covering construction, a new data sharing platform and operating support for three years. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dos Pueblos boys lacrosse finished an undefeated regular season and advanced to the CIF-SS Division 2 Finals while earning all six individual awards from Channel League play—seniors Jack and Dan Finneran led scoring and set records during their standout season. Other local teams including Santa Barbara High, Cate, and San Marcos also received multiple All-Channel League honors. Noozhawk
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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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Jaws in Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 50th anniversary of JAWS with live orchestral performance by the Academy Festival Orchestra.
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Sandy Cummings & Jazz du Jour
12:30-3 p.m. — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz with Sandy Cummings and Jazz du Jour in a vibrant venue.
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