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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s Waterfront and Parks and Recreation departments will host the annual Fourth of July celebration on July 4 featuring live music, dance performances, a street fair with food vendors, and key road closures including Stearns Wharf from 3:30 p.m. to allow the festivities to expand onto state streets; the day will end with a 20-minute fireworks display around 9 p.m. at West Beach followed by a beach cleanup on July 5 with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper offering gloves and buckets. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Downtown Club at 632 East Cañon Perdido Street will host Carnival for the Kids during Fiesta week from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, August 3—organized by Christiansen Amusement, the carnival will feature rides and games for families. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara was chosen for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $100k Asphalt Art Grant to install a custom asphalt art design with safety improvements at the State and Carrillo streets intersection, celebrating Mexican and Mixteco art and culture. The city will receive technical support from Bloomberg Associates + help from local partners to ensure the intersection becomes safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Santa Barbara Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bank of America named Jacky Holler as the new Market Executive for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. She will work with local market leaders — including market president Midge Campbell-Thomas—to serve households, businesses and the community and brings over 30 years of financial experience. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The SBCC Foundation awarded 1,187,618 dollars in scholarships to over 900 SBCC students for the 2025 to 2026 academic year, a significant increase from last year. Recipients such as Kaylee Bosetti and Brady Ward will attend UCLA in the fall—showing strong community support for education. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to approve new high fire hazard maps—rules require all new construction to follow the California Building Code and mandate thinning of vegetation within 30 to 150 feet of buildings to lower fire risk. The council also approved a $577 million city budget with $2 million from reserves for affordable housing—resulting in a 4-3 vote and concerns about future deficits. Noozhawk
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County residents face rising rents as the median cost for a one-bedroom nears $3,000 and a two-bedroom climbs to $3,850—forcing locals, including teacher Devon Cabelli and Isla Vista students, to cope with cramped, substandard living conditions. The 2025 Rental Housing Survey shows these increases since 2016 are straining housing affordability and quality. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three local high school baseball players earned All-CIF-SS honors after strong senior seasons and solid playoff runs. Dos Pueblos' Seth Tedeschi and Zach Gesswein and Cate's Peter Lehman delivered standout performances on the mound + at the plate to secure their honors. Noozhawk
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Girl Named Tom Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the first group to win The Voice with their unique blend of folk and pop music.
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Liverpool Legends Beatles Experience
7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — $44.50 – $74.50 — Experience The Beatles’ legacy with note-perfect performances and stunning multimedia.
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