Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Humane hosts a free Santa Maria Car Show Donation Drive on Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1687 W.
Stowell Road. The event offers classic cars, pet food donations, a walk-up vaccine clinic & adoption fee discounts from noon to 4:30 p.m.
Unite to Light welcomes Eva Haller as a new Board member to guide its mission of providing low-cost solar light to communities—her longstanding philanthropic work and UCSB connection support the nonprofit's global impact.
Haller, a Holocaust survivor with decades of nonprofit leadership, will help expand the group’s efforts.
Goleta’s Dam Dinner is scheduled for 4 — 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
15 at Lake Los Carneros Dam; attendees can bring a picnic or buy food at 805 Lobo Butcher Shop and enjoy bluegrass music by Salt Martians and rides by Cycling Without Age.
School officials reported about five e-bike collisions along Cathedral Oaks Road near Dos Pueblos High School, and city and DPHS leaders plan to meet this summer to review safety improvements including removing a tree that blocks views & expanding safety education.
Santa Barbara City College will premiere the musical Anything Goes tonight at the Garvin Theatre on its West Campus.
The show will run until July 25 and tickets remain available.
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians announced the return of sacred cultural items and ancestral remains from Harvard’s and Yale’s museums — the artifacts arrived by truck on June 27 at the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center after a long cross-country trip.
Local actors with disabilities will perform 'The Magical Mystical Karaoke Tour' at The New Vic Theatre on Sunday, July 19 at 1 p.m. as the Open Stage Theater Group showcases skills built in weekly inclusive classes (led by Buffy Jo Grenier and organized by DSASBC).
On June 30, Santa Barbara County experienced its earliest sparkling wine grape harvest, forcing growers to choose between farming the uncontracted fruit or custom crushing it (according to a Ciatti California report).
Many wineries are also adjusting plans to manage bulk wine supplies amid market challenges.
Santa Barbara Zoo welcomed two red panda cubs as part of a national conservation program to preserve the endangered species.
Zoo staff give the cubs daily bamboo and air-conditioned care to help ensure the long-term survival of this rare animal.
The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors restored 15 full-time Health Department jobs on July 7 after the State extended a higher reimbursement rate for Medi‐Cal patients.
The new roles include nurses, office and finance staff, and medical assistants to boost clinic capacity.
Habitat Santa Barbara received a $400,000 grant from the City’s Local Housing Trust Fund on Tuesday, June 30 to support the final phase of its Cota Street Affordable Homes project; the funds will complete the effort to create five permanently affordable homeownership opportunities (including an innovative ADU model) for local families.
A Mediterranean-style estate in Montecito’s Riven Rock enclave is on the market for $17.5 million—more than double its 2020 sale price.
The 6,011 sqft home offers five bedrooms, luxury amenities such as a chef’s kitchen and private veranda, and is listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.
The Santa Barbara Open beach volleyball tournament will take place on Sunday at courts in front of East Beach Bath House as part of the Semana Nautica Summer Sports Festival.
Local teams carrying the legacy of volleyball legend Todd Rogers will begin pool play at 9 a.m.
Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket details not specified — Experience the roots music fusion of Grammy winners Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
Soccer Summer Camp in Santa Barbara
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — University of California, Santa Barbara — Registration required — Train with Real Madrid coaches and improve your soccer skills while making new friends.
Jah Ollin Live with Koalishon & Heavy Rotation
9-11 p.m. — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Tickets available — Experience an evening of heavy rhythms and Irie vibes with Jah Ollin and special guests.
26th Annual Woodies at the Beach
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Santa Barbara City College — Free admission — Explore beautifully restored Woodies overlooking the Pacific Ocean in a picturesque coastal setting.
The Hidden Life of Wolves - Film
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets starting at $140 — Experience the captivating journey into the hidden life of wolves in this must-see film event.
Slow Flow Yoga Class
10:30-11:45 AM — Yoga Soup — Registration required — Experience a gentle vinyasa and restorative class designed for all levels.
Asian American Film Series Closing Night
6-9 p.m. — Alhecama Theatre — Suggested donation of $5 — Celebrate AAPI-centered stories and filmmakers at the closing night of the series.
Siudy Flamenco - Flamenco Suite
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating performance by the Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company in the heart of Santa Barbara.
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