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Santa Barbara
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Police Department warned drivers on August 13 to avoid driving under the influence as families prepared for Labor Day celebrations; officers increased patrols and will monitor the streets until Labor Day (Sept. 1) to curb impaired driving. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Acton Academy Santa Barbara will open its doors on September 2 as a new K to 5 microschool that uses student-led projects and Socratic circles for real-world learning. Enrollment is capped at 10 students—ensuring a close-knit and high-engagement setting for its first year. Noozhawk
- ➤ On Aug. 12, the Sheriff’s Office Programs Unit and Allan Hancock College celebrated 63 incarcerated students at the Northern Branch Jail (NBJ) for completing college-level courses. The program helps build skills for a stable future through education. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County will continue rental property inspections in Isla Vista even after the Isla Vista Rental Property Owners Association filed a lawsuit saying the ordinance violates tenant rights—this pilot program, funded with $600,000 from a settlement, requires a 15-day notice for inspections before fall classes begin. KEYT
- ➤ Goleta is extending Ekwill Street to add a road, sidewalks, and bikeway that will connect the airport and the university to the rest of the city. The project will link Fairview Avenue to South Kellogg by the end of 2026—after 20 years of planning and near an active UPS depot and Northrup Grumman site. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Philip Ente of Lompoc Health has received a two-year grant from the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute to study if dogs can detect seizures by sensing specific odors, and he will recruit seven inpatients to provide samples every 15 minutes in the Cottage Hospital epilepsy monitoring unit—this research may help refine seizure alert dog training and spur new sensor technology. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Barbara County Health Department released its latest Birth Brief with local birth certificate data from 2020 to 2024, showing that in 2024 Santa Barbara had a fertility rate of 54 births per 1,000 women and marked differences in prenatal care and education across regions. The report also details shifts in gestational diabetes and varying birth rates among racial groups—information that will help guide public health programs like WIC and MCAH. Noozhawk
- ➤ August is National Immunization Awareness Month as Santa Barbara Health Department urges families to keep vaccines updated and maintain high immunization rates—officials say vaccines protect our community by reducing the spread of serious illness among children and adults. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club announced that the 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open will run from August 17 to August 31. The tournament will feature high-level matches with play starting on Sunday and semifinals on August 29 — drawing elite players from around the world. Santa Barbara Independent
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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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2025 Nite Moves Aquathlon and 5K Run
6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration required — Participate in exciting swimming and running events against the stunning backdrop of Santa Barbara.
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Tab Benoit Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of blues with the acclaimed Tab Benoit and his extensive back catalog.
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The Flaming Lips Live
6-7:30 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — Tickets vary — Experience the psychedelic rock sounds of The Flaming Lips in an unforgettable concert.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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