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Santa Barbara
Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Airport partners with Pacific Pride Foundation to celebrate Pride Month and promote inclusivity in our community. Banners will be displayed outside the airport through June and ads will run inside until August — the Pacific Pride Festival is set for August 23 at Chase Palm Park. Edhat
- ➤ Grace Housing Inc. named 15 local nonprofits as grant recipients at its 10th Annual Grant Recipient Reception on Tuesday, June 10 at Grace Village Apartments. It awarded a total of $148,000 with grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000—continuing the charitable legacy established by Grace Lutheran Church. Noozhawk
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara City firefighters and California Highway Patrol responded to a possible fire off Highway 101 near Montecito after a call reported smoke between lanes at Hot Springs around 9:45 a.m. on Saturday—crews remain near Old Coast Highway between Harbor View Drive and the Hot Springs offramp. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three 15-year-old violinists from Santa Barbara, Allison Feinberg, Jane Smylie and Claire Woodruff, were selected through a competitive audition to join an intercultural string orchestra program in Shandong, China this July—where US and Chinese students will rehearse daily and perform local concerts. Noozhawk
- ➤ Sama Sama in Santa Barbara unveiled its new bento box program that blends Japanese tradition with fresh California flavors. Co-founders Ryan Simorangkir and Tyler Peek crafted dishes featuring sake-marinated salmon and braised chashu pork belly — and the team will shift operations to a new production kitchen in San Roque to support its growing catering program. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dos Pueblos High School won first, third, and People’s Choice awards in the 26th Annual WaterWise Video Contest by the Santa Barbara County Water Agency — Santa Ynez Union Valley High School received second place. Twenty-nine students from three schools made 30-second videos to show how native plants can replace water-hungry lawns and win cash prizes from water providers and private sponsors. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained more than 40 farmworkers in raids across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties earlier this week—these actions left farms short staffed and led up to 45% of workers in Ventura County to stay home out of fear. Edhat
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office is urging the community to stay alert to scams targeting seniors on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day—today, and residents with suspected fraud should contact local law enforcement or call the DA hotline to get help. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Foresters won their home opener with a 5+1 score against the Philippines Baseball Group after scoring four runs in the second inning while strong pitching kept the game in hand. They improved to a 4+1 record and will face the San Diego Bombers tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. at Eddie Mathews Field. Santa Barbara Independent
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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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2025 Presidio Archaeology Camp
9 AM – 1 PM — El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park — $ — Dig, discover, and explore the archaeological history of Santa Barbara.
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Nite Moves Summer Sunset Aquathlon Series
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Various entry fees — Experience an evening of swimming, running, and biathlon events with a stunning Santa Barbara backdrop.
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