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Santa Barbara
Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded Friday afternoon to a residential structure fire on the 1200 block of Silvestre Road in Hope Ranch and quickly knocked down the flames in about 15 minutes while checking to ensure no one was inside—reports of a dog and a cat being injured remain unconfirmed. Noozhawk
- ➤ Joseph Isaac Medina, owner of the popular Birria Boyz food truck, died in a traffic collision on July 1 near Lompoc when his 2018 Chevrolet left the road and overturned into a dry concrete irrigation canal + CHP investigators are working to determine the cause. Edhat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As of noon on July 4, the Madre Fire near Cuyama covered 70,801 acres with 10% containment and threatened 50 structures although no injuries were reported. Firefighters battled the fast-moving brush fire amid high winds and hot, dry weather while Highway 166 stayed closed and access to Carrizo Plain National Monument was restricted. Edhat
- ➤ U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced at a Western Governors' Association meeting that the agency will eliminate the Roadless Rule—putting over 600,000 acres of Los Padres National Forest at risk near Santa Barbara. Environmental groups have urged Congress to support the Roadless Area Conservation Act to permanently protect these lands from new roadbuilding and logging. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments approved $4.3 million in Measure A funds to build bike paths, sidewalks, and safe routes to school in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta and Isla Vista. The projects will be built over the next few years after 17 proposals for nearly $8.8 million were reviewed, showing high community need for safer routes. Noozhawk
- ➤ California is set to pay incarcerated firefighters the federal minimum wage during active fires after they helped battle wildfires in Los Angeles in January. The wage increase—funded by $10 million in the state budget—will take effect on January 1 if the Legislature passes the bill. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the Santa Barbara Health Department and Cottage Health released a Community Health Improvement Plan that sets a three-year roadmap through 2027 to improve access to care, behavioral health, and maternal health. Based on a 2022 community health needs assessment, the plan is already being implemented with trainings and workgroups to track progress. Edhat
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Ynez Valley Grange & Apples to Zucchini Cooking School will offer two monthly cooking classes at the Grange Hall kitchen in Los Olivos. Family Cooking for children and teens will run on second Mondays from 5:30-7 p.m. starting July 14 while Batch Cooking for adults and teens will run on second Sundays from 2-3 p.m. beginning July 13. Noozhawk
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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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Real Estate Meetup - Monthly Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — Kiva Cowork: State St. — Free entry — Connect with local real estate enthusiasts and entrepreneurs in a collaborative networking environment.
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CAAMP Live in Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Santa Barbara Bowl — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of CAAMP with their unique musical style.
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California Wine Festival: Beachside Wine Festival
1-4 p.m. — Chase Palm Park — Ticketed event — Celebrate California’s wine heritage with tastings, food pairings, and live music in a stunning beachside setting.
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Art KIT: Business and Legal Considerations for Artists
1-3 p.m. — Community Arts Workshop — Free entry — Learn essential business and legal skills to protect and promote your artistic career.
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Soccer Summer Camp at UC Santa Barbara
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — University of California, Santa Barbara — Registration fees apply — Enhance your soccer skills and enjoy a unique training experience with Real Madrid Foundation coaches.
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2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Entry fees apply — Dive into a night of swimming, running, and biathlon events by the stunning Santa Barbara shoreline.
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