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Santa Barbara
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Well-known indie band Japanese Breakfast will play at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Saturday, August 23 with guest Ginger Root as part of their tour to support the album For Melancholy Brunettes plus Sad Women. Frontwoman Michelle Zauner talked about songwriting and loss as the band heads on its biggest tour yet. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service warns Santa Barbara County a heat wave is coming later this week — inland districts are expected to hit the 90s and low 100s while coastal areas stay in the 70s and 80s. A fire weather watch is in effect from Thursday to Saturday for the Santa Ynez Mountains and interior areas, and officials say hot conditions could make any fire grow rapidly. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Cost of Silence will have its West Coast premiere on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Marjorie Luke Theatre on E. Cota St.—the film reveals hidden health risks from offshore drilling and the 2010 BP oil spill while a forum will follow to let local residents learn and act. Noozhawk
- ➤ District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced yesterday that Central Coast Agriculture settled an environmental lawsuit for $620,000 over the unlawful use of diesel generators at its Buellton cannabis facilities—penalties that include funding for a local trail restoration and a permanent injunction to comply with PERP rules. This settlement reinforces the need for businesses to follow environmental laws to protect our air and public health. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Amtrak resumed full train service on the Central Coast after repairing a more than 120-year-old bridge on Vandenberg Space Force base property; passengers who used buses during the two-week project now ride the Pacific Surfliner and Coast Starlight. Repair work began on August 1 and ended over the weekend—restoring uninterrupted rail travel across the region. KEYT
- ➤ Residents in Goleta are debating California’s housing rules as state mandates force the city to add 1,006 new homes and choose between urban building and preserving farmland—bumper stickers reading 'Keep Goleta Country' and 'Urbanize Goleta' show the split over growth and change. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s County Department of Behavioral Wellness has opened applications for the annual John Kovacs Scholarship award for peers with mental health or substance use challenges—scholarships offer up to $2,500 to eligible recipients. Applicants must apply online by September 30 and winners will be selected in October with the announcement coming at the annual peer celebration in late November or early December. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara County released the Draft Environmental Justice Element (which sets policies to reduce environmental and health hazards in disadvantaged communities) and will review it at a public hearing on August 27 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing (held at the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Maria) invites public comment on the proposals. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sansum Clinic—now part of Sutter Health—hosted its 48th Camp Wheez that engaged nearly 40 children in hands-on activities and games to learn managing asthma while camp leaders, including allergist Dr. Myron Liebhaber who will soon retire, ensured a safe and educational environment. Edhat
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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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She.is.beautiful 5k & 10k Santa Barbara 2025
8:30 a.m. — Chase Palm Park — Registration fees vary — Celebrate resilience and fitness with your choice of a 5k, 10k, or SIB Challenge run.
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Darius Rucker Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — Tickets required — Experience the blend of rock and country hits from the GRAMMY-winning artist.
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~ Winston Churchill
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