Daily
Santa Barbara
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members are invited to attend a free screening of Spanish documentary Looking for the Wild at Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall in Los Olivos on Sept. 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m.—all ages welcome. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning actor, singer, and producer Cynthia Erivo will receive the 18th Kirk Douglas Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Dec. 4 at a black-tie dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara (supporting the festival's education programs). Michael Douglas said her work reflects the spirit of his late father, Kirk Douglas. Noozhawk
- ➤ Congressman Salud Carbajal honored John Gherini for his work on the Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library board. His 37-year tenure (from 1987 to Jan. 17) helped secure funding and preserve the community’s rich history. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dos Pueblos High School received 276 transfer students from Santa Barbara and San Marcos as enrollment reached 2,238 today—making it the largest school in the district. The district closed transfer requests in April and some families who lost homes in the Pacific Palisades fire also joined the transfers. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara awarded a $25,000 grant to UCSB’s Research Mentorship Program to help high school students conduct university-level oncology research this summer—expanding access for underrepresented students. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved the contract for Phase II of the Modoc Multi-use Path and construction is expected to begin this fall — extending an eight-mile Class I network from Isla Vista to Arroyo Burro Beach and connecting to the Obern Trail for safer travel by bicyclists and pedestrians. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Barbara District Attorney’s office settled a consumer protection lawsuit with HelloFresh for $7.5 million after the company enrolled consumers in auto-renewing subscriptions without clear consent. HelloFresh must pay civil penalties, investigative costs, and restitution for eligible consumers who enrolled from January 1st, 2019 to August 18th—ensuring that funds are directed as required. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospice of Santa Barbara will honor CenCal Health + YouthWell + Angel Flight West as its 2025 Heroes of Hospice award recipients at its 13th Annual Heroes of Hospice luncheon held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort in Montecito. The event will mark 51 years of care and feature keynote speaker David Kessler while presenting awards for medical leadership, youth mental wellness and volunteer service. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is accepting applications for the annual John Kovacs Scholarship—designed for individuals facing mental health or substance use challenges. The program offers up to two $2,500 awards with applications due Sept. 30 and recipients to be announced at a Peer celebration later this year. Noozhawk
- ➤ Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons was named the Craig Mally and Louise Stewart, MD, endowed chair in Graduate Medical Education by the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation—recognizing her role as director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and her work in clinical research and public health. She joined Cottage Health in 2014 and has since played a key part in training future doctors. Noozhawk
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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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Healing Qigong & Breathwork Class
7:45-8:45 a.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost info not provided — Experience the gentle art of Qigong to enhance your life force and relaxation.
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What you resist, persists.
~ Carl Jung
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