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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara and the diving community are remembering the 34 victims of the Conception boat fire on its sixth anniversary from a tragedy off the coast of Santa Cruz Island during Labor Day weekend, September 2 — Captain Jerry Boylan, who faced a four-year prison sentence and must pay restitution, remains free on bail amid ongoing legal actions. Edhat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hospitality workers will compete soon at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in a contest called The Battle of the Brands, where teams show their skills after Labor Day. They will make beds, carry drinks through an obstacle course, and decorate cakes—an event that began in 2018 after a mudflow to lift spirits. KEYT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County sheriff’s detectives arrested 22-year-old Damian Silverio on multiple felony charges for a sexual assault on the 6500 block of Trigo Road in Isla Vista Saturday morning — detectives urge anyone with information to come forward. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nomad Tango will debut their original production Malena at Lobero Theatre on September 6 — the show fuses Argentine tango with contemporary dance to explore social themes and tickets start at $27. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ September is California Pedestrian Safety Month and the Goleta Police Department reminds drivers to slow down and watch for pedestrians on local roads. The department provides safety tips to help prevent crashes and injuries — urging drivers to avoid distractions and yield at crosswalks. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness invites residents to join community events in September as part of National Suicide Prevention Month—these include a free Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Goleta Beach Park on October 4 and additional gatherings on September 9, 10, and 17 to raise mental health awareness and support. The county aims to reduce stigma and promote crisis intervention through these planned activities. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is celebrating National Recovery Month to raise awareness of mental health and substance use disorders and to honor those in recovery. The department will host several events across the county— a Board resolution on September 9 and Recovery Day events in Lompoc on September 10, Santa Maria on September 17, and Santa Barbara on September 24— to support community well-being. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ A former Sansum Clinic employee’s social media posts mocking patients went viral over Labor Day weekend and led to widespread calls for reprimand at the Pesetas Urgent Care facility at 215 Pesetas Lane—Sutter Health is now investigating the incident. Edhat
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