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Santa Barbara
Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Groucho is a 4-month-old male cat at the Santa Maria Campus who came to SB Humane looking for a caring home. Adoptions are open daily from 12-4:30 p.m. except Wednesdays and adopters will receive a free vet exam plus a supply of food when he is spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tar has been on Goleta beaches for thousands of years because natural oil seeps and early Native Americans used it to seal canoes & make items waterproof. Later, explorers and oil companies added to its presence with trading, mining, and spills in 1969 and 2015 that shaped local attitudes toward the oil industry. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The SBUnified PEAC Summer Institute, now in its 13th year, provided first-generation students with summer college courses, research at UCSB, and an international leadership conference to help them prepare for higher education — opportunities organized by local community partners including Santa Barbara City College and UCSB. Edhat
- ➤ UCSB computer scientist Arpit Gupta earned a Google Research Scholar Award and a Google ML and Systems Junior Faculty Award—honors that help support his work to build low-cost network foundation models which will make AI systems more accessible. His research uses the convergence principle to create self-driving networks that can manage many tasks more efficiently. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Police Department advises drivers to slow down, obey speed limits, and stop for buses in school zones during Back-to-School Month — a measure aimed at protecting children as they prepare to return to school. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dos Pueblos and Santa Barbara High boys water polo teams completed the Arroyo Grande Tournament on Saturday in Arroyo Grande; Dos Pueblos won their games with 13-7 and 17-11 scores while Santa Barbara High lost 7-6 to Righetti and 13-8 to San Luis Obispo High. Santa Barbara High will play Carpinteria High Tuesday at 3:45 p.m.—Dos Pueblos' wins followed strong freshman efforts. Noozhawk
- ➤ Local high school girls volleyball teams competed on Saturday at the Brick House and Page Youth Center in the Cardinal Classic hosted by Bishop Diego—Cate led its playoff bracket while the Rams rallied from an 0-2 start to win the Silver Division consolation title. Other teams, including Santa Barbara High, played in varied pools against opponents from nearby communities. Noozhawk
- ➤ Matt Jones begins his third season as UCSB women’s volleyball head coach, making history as the first man in the role and preparing a mix of new recruits and returning players for matches on Friday and Saturday at San Jose State—he aims to build a balanced team for conference play. Noozhawk
- ➤ Carpinteria High boys water polo finished their season opener with a 3-1 record at the Thousand Oaks tournament this past weekend—winning three games and losing one close match. Coach Russell Russo-LeVasseur praised the team's improved ball movement and defense with strong plays from Jake Ehlers and Stefano Piccoletti. Noozhawk
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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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Yoga + Weights Class
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Check venue for pricing — Engage in a dynamic fitness class blending yoga, strength training, and HIIT with energizing music.
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