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Santa Barbara
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Airport hosted Airport Day with the theme 'Imagine a Future in Aviation' where students applied for scholarships, talked to pilots & air traffic controllers, and watched flyovers while enjoying a display of classic and exotic cars. Pilot and author Tracey Curtis-Taylor shared her flying experience and encouraged more women to join the aviation field. KEYT
- ➤ On Friday, June 7, 2,200 cyclists passed through Santa Barbara as part of the final AIDS/LifeCycle ride — a 545-mile trek from San Francisco to Santa Monica. Organizers said the event, which raised over $300 million in 30 years, will be replaced by shorter rides in the future. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pali Wine Co. in the Funk Zone of Santa Barbara invites visitors to try Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Dornfelder—wines that show its growth from weekend gatherings to a respected local brand—and learn about its passion for winemaking in an inviting, unpretentious setting. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UCSB Ph.D. candidate Courtney Wright will speak at the 2025 commencement as she shares her story of overcoming challenges as a single mother and international student during the pandemic—she credits campus support and healing nature walks for her success and plans to write a memoir to help others. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base today at 6:34 a.m. with backup windows until 10:34 a.m.; the mission will send 26 Starlink satellites into orbit and the booster will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific—bringing a possible sonic boom to nearby counties if conditions allow. Noozhawk
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ramon and Sandra Guerrero opened the first tasting room for their family winery Amada Cellars at 490 Bell St.—Suite 104 in Los Alamos to honor Sandra’s grandmother and share their winemaking legacy from the Santa Ynez Valley. The tasting room is open Friday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. and welcomes local visitors to sample their award-winning wines. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Laguna Blanca student-athletes earned All-League honors this spring in sports such as volleyball, swimming, beach volleyball, tennis, golf and track, with key players like Tyson Deveze and Bennett Sullivan leading teams in the Tri-Valley and Frontier Leagues (others were also honored). Noozhawk
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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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Santa Barbara Lavender Festival
10 AM – 5 PM — Santa Barbara City College — Free admission — Celebrate the luscious lavender plant with food, drinks, and lively company.
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2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series
6-8 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration required — Enjoy an aquathlon, 5K run, and open water swim in the stunning Santa Barbara summer evenings.
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