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Santa Barbara
Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are investigating a vegetation fire that broke out beside Highway 101 near Nojoqui early Saturday morning — firefighters responded around 12:19 a.m. and contained the blaze before it spread beyond 1/2 an acre. KSBY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Jette Asher shared her Photo of the Day showing a sunset view from Cliff Drive in Santa Barbara—capturing the local scenery in its natural light. Noozhawk
- ➤ UC Santa Barbara’s Media Arts and Technology program will hold its annual Deep Cuts show with public events on June 3 and June 5—featuring research demonstrations, media installations and immersive experiences. The first event is at the California NanoSystems Institute in Elings Hall and the second is at the Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science and Technology during the city’s First Thursday art walk. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are launching LEVEL UP at Your Library for a summer reading program starting Saturday, June 14 until July 27—participants can sign up at a kickoff event at Stow House and earn prizes by logging their reading on Beanstack at several local sites. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara honored area students at two awards ceremonies on May 28 at the Courthouse Sunken Garden and May 29 at the Santa Maria Fairpark Convention Center—over 1,400 people attended the events. The foundation will award college and vocational scholarships worth more than $7.7 million to 2,125 students this year. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 29, volunteers and representatives from Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, Island Packers, Santa Barbara Adventure Company, and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation removed 1,400 pounds of trash and lost fishing gear from Yellowbanks on Santa Cruz Island and Driftwood Cove on Anacapa Island—using kayaks and a skiff to ferry the debris to the mainland for proper disposal. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday in May, a Falcon 9 rocket launched at 1:10 p.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base and deployed 27 Starlink satellites into orbit (its first-stage booster made its 25th landing on a droneship in the Pacific). Officials said the base may host up to 70 launches in 2025 as plans for a new facility advance (environmental review meetings are set for June in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Lompoc). Noozhawk
- ➤ The Vandenberg Space Force Base Fire Department will conduct controlled training burns in June near Watt Road and 13th Street on North VSFB to train new firefighters and dozer operators. The burns will take place June 12–13 and June 16–27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on burn days and may produce smoke that calls for precautions for children and older adults. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A proposal in Congress would require certain adults to work, attend school or volunteer for 80 hours each month to keep their Medi-Cal benefits—analysts warn that if it is implemented more than one million Californians could lose their coverage. Lawmakers plan to enforce the rule starting Dec. 31 while critics say the added paperwork may make it too hard for many to qualify. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northern Santa Barbara County All-Stars won by a one-point margin when Derek Reynoso caught a fourth-quarter touchdown pass — the team finished 21-20 against San Luis Obispo County. The game featured top senior players from the Central Coast and saw Santa Ynez defensive back Ryder McClurg seal the win with a crucial interception — completing a competitive finish. KEYT
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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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A.J. Croce: The Eternal Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Experience A.J. Croce's musical journey blending original work with the timeless hits of his legendary father, Jim Croce.
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~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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