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Santa Barbara
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cox Charities in Santa Barbara opened its 2025 Community Grants application period on June 2 and will accept nonprofit applications until June 30—offering grants between $2,500 and $5,000 for projects in conservation, K-12 STEAM education, and affordable housing and food insecurity. Santa Barbara Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53-year-old Angela Elizabeth Phillips, a Ventura County employee from an organic food supplement business on Maple Avenue in Carpinteria, on Tuesday in Ojai for alleged credit card fraud and embezzlement totaling over $750,000 — the investigation began in February. KSBY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara is marking the 100th anniversary of the 1925 earthquake with a full calendar of public events—tours, exhibits and lectures—organized by local nonprofits, government agencies and community partners. The centennial season includes a major celebration on State Street on June 28 and other activities designed to educate residents about the quake’s impact and the city's enduring spirit. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Unified School District announced that four schools have been awarded a total of $4,512,500 in grants from the California Community Schools Partnership Program to fund community school models over the next five years—each school receiving between roughly $700,000 and $1.4 million. The funding will support efforts to enhance student services, promote family engagement, and expand learning opportunities. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Four schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District received $4,512,500 in grants from the California Community Schools Partnership Program, with Harding University Partnership School, La Cuesta Continuation High School, La Cumbre Junior High School, and McKinley Elementary School set to receive between $700,000 and $1.4 million over five years—funds that will support enhanced student services, family engagement, and expanded learning opportunities. A rigorous two-year planning process with input from students, families, staff, and community partners led to the award of these transformative grants. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Fire Department—working with CAL FIRE, local fire chiefs, and emergency management agencies—declared the 2025 High Fire Season effective June 2 and suspended all residential burn permits while increasing resources for vegetation fires. Residents are urged to create defensible space and prepare to evacuate early if conditions worsen. Edhat
- ➤ A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order on Tuesday to stop the State Fire Marshal and Sable Offshore Corp from restarting oil pipelines through Santa Barbara County after environmental groups requested a pause. The judge will hold a follow-up hearing on July 18 to decide if a longer order is needed—state officials and the company have presented opposing viewpoints. Noozhawk
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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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2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Various entry fees — Enjoy a stunning evening of swimming, running, and biathlon events at the beautiful seaside.
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