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Santa Barbara
Monday, June 9th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Milo is a 2-year-old Alaskan Husky weighing about 48 pounds and is available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center in Santa Barbara County. He is gentle, needs a calm and patient home, and his adoption fees include neuter, microchipping, vaccinations, flea treatment — and a health exam. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chaucer’s Books will host an evening of poetry readings at 6 p.m.—Tuesday, June 24 at 3321 State St. The event will feature selections from the new book Women in a Golden State: California Poets at 60 and Beyond and is co-hosted by editors Chryss Yost and Diana Raab. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Zoo welcomed Ruby, a young red panda from Seneca Park Zoo, as part of the Species Survival Plan. Animal care staff will work over the next few months to introduce her to Raj—the zoo’s male red panda—to help support the endangered species. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Santa Barbara will honor over 7,400 students with nine commencement events over eight days—one ceremony took place on June 8 while upcoming ceremonies are scheduled for June 12, 13, 14, and 15 on campus venues. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara Unified has released its 2025-26 proposed budget and the document is available for review at the district office at 720 Santa Barbara St.—community members can give feedback at a public hearing on June 10 with a board vote on June 24. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District recognized 137 English learners at reclassification celebrations held at Righetti, Pioneer Valley, Delta and Santa Maria high schools—students received dinner, certificates and medals—and honored their progress toward mainstream classrooms. 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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~ Jack London
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