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Santa Barbara
Friday, June 20th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the 51st Annual Summer Solstice Celebration themed Wild World begins at Alameda Park with a kick-off party at 4:00 p.m.—featuring musical acts, diverse food and vendor booths—and will run until June 22 with a parade on June 21 and expanded family zones on Saturday and Sunday. The free event is sponsored by the City, and traffic delays plus strict security measures are in place along the festival route. Edhat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On June 17th, nearly 500 people gathered at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort for the South Coast Business and Technology Awards, which for the third consecutive year grossed a record $333,300 to benefit the Scholarship Foundation supporting local students. Ten honorees were recognized for excellence in business and technology—funds that have helped provide over $3.5 million in scholarships since 2001. Noozhawk
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On June 11, 2025, Santa Barbara Police stopped Michael Reigard at an on-ramp off Mission Street and arrested him on a felony warrant; a search of his vehicle found fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, an electronic scale, and over $32,000 in cash—factors that indicate alleged drug sales. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The new Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center opened less than a month ago with a $32 million construction budget and displays 8,000 years of Chumash life + culture in interactive exhibits featuring authentic artifacts, designed by Native American architect JohnPaul Jones. Located at 3500 Numancia St., the museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and highlights the tribe’s resilience and longstanding traditions. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB Arts and Lectures announced its 2025-2026 season featuring over 50 events, including seven newly co-commissioned works celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Season subscriptions went on sale June 18 at 10 a.m. and single tickets begin on August 19 at 10 a.m. + the season features top performers like Yo-Yo Ma, Boz Scaggs, and CNN’s Fareed Zakaria. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The SBCC Foundation awarded $1,187,618 in scholarships to over 900 students for the 2025–2026 school year, including two $10,000 multi-year awards. Students such as Kaylee Bosetti and Brady Ward said the scholarships will ease tuition costs and help them study — a record amount from donors — as they prepare for future studies. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Maria strawberry growers, including Sunlife Farms, have been tracking how climate change affects their harvests. January storms and heat waves resulted in over $56 million in crop losses and led to stricter food safety tests—flooding sometimes washed away entire beds—prompting growers to adjust their methods. KEYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clean Air Express will raise fares beginning July 1—monthly passes will go to $170, 10-ride tickets to $57, and single trip cash fares to $8; riders using Tap to Ride will continue to enjoy a $7 single fare and a daily cap of $11.40. The increase is part of a three-year plan approved by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to help cover rising costs. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara County joined 10 other DA offices in a civil case against Pure Maintenance Holdings LLC, Pure Products LLC, Michael Adams, and Brandon Michael Adams for pesticide violations and false advertising. The stipulated judgment required $425,000 in penalties + a compliance manager and strict new advertising protocols + corrected product labeling. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Terrence Kiel hit a walk-off single to give the Santa Barbara Foresters a 9-8 win over the Orange County Riptide on Wednesday at Eddie Mathews Field. The game saw the Foresters score five runs in the eighth and the Riptide rally in the ninth — until Kiel’s hit ended the match. Noozhawk
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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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