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Santa Barbara
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On July 31, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 19 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base and the booster later landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship—residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties may have heard sonic booms depending on weather. Edhat
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 1 around 12:23 a.m., a stabbing on State Street left three people hospitalized, with one victim later dying and one person arrested—police closed the 500 block for investigation. KEYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fiesta 2025 will honor four local figures as Fritz Olenberger leads the parade as El Presidente and rides in a carriage with his family—he also made the poster and the pin from his own photos. Teen Natalia Treviño will dance as the Spirit of Fiesta, 10-year-old Victoria Plascencia will perform her mission dance and sell her homemade slimes, and Julie Romero Hathaway has been named Saint Barbara to carry on her family tradition. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ On Friday, August 1, thousands gathered on Cabrillo Boulevard to watch the Fiesta Historical Parade as riders on hundreds of horses and musical groups entertained the crowd while local officials including Mayor Randy Rowse made appearances — the event featured cascarones and festive dancing. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ At the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden on Thursday evening, hundreds attended Las Noches de Ronda— a free celebration of flamenco dance and music where 16-year-old Natalia Treviño opened the show with her solo of Alegrias. The festival also featured over 200 volunteer performers and a debut by Contreras Flamenco Arts led by Jesalyn Contreras McCollum, and it continues nightly at 8 p.m. through Fiesta week. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s Allie Jones won a bronze medal in the heptathlon at the Toyota USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore on Friday. She scored 6,164 points and qualified for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September — her strong finishes in the 200 meters and 800 helped her earn the spot. Noozhawk
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Maren Morris Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Santa Barbara Bowl — Tickets Required — Experience an electrifying performance from country sensation Maren Morris in a picturesque outdoor setting.
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2025 Nite Moves Aquathlon and 5K Run
6:00 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Various entry fees — Experience thrilling aquathlon and running events in a stunning seaside setting.
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Gem Faire
12-6 p.m. — Earl Warren Showgrounds — $7 weekend pass — Explore an array of gems, jewelry, and crafts in a vibrant market atmosphere.
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Robert Glasper at Lobero Theatre
7-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the genre-defying brilliance of Grammy-winning artist Robert Glasper live in concert.
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Slightly Stoopid Concert
6-10 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — $56.50 - $82.50 — Experience the reggae-rock vibes of Slightly Stoopid in a dynamic live performance.
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2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Participation fees apply — Enjoy an exciting evening of swimming and running events against a stunning beach backdrop.
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Social Meetup at Kim's Service Department
6-8 p.m. — Kim's Service Department — No cover charge — Enjoy drinks and mingling at this vibrant downtown meetup for the Santa Barbara social crowd.
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An Evening with Pete Yorn
7-10:30 p.m. — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a special performance from critically acclaimed artist Pete Yorn following his exciting past year.
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An Evening with Mt. Joy
7-8:30 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Experience the uplifting sounds of Mt. Joy, the band behind the hit 'Silver Lining.'
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Community Song Circle
7-8:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — No cost mentioned — Experience the joy of group singing and connect through music in a welcoming environment.
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