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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last July, Veggie Rescue delivered 87,664 pounds of surplus food to nonprofits and churches in Santa Barbara County—providing about 73,000 meals and preventing 358,000 pounds of waste. The nonprofit works with local farms, bakeries, and businesses to quickly transport extra produce to community organizations during a time of rising food insecurity. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Foundation and Children's Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County have received a $550,000 grant from Uplift Central Coast to expand child care spaces and help child care workers in the region. The project builds on earlier ARPA funding and will offer provider grants plus training in several languages over the next 18 months (creating more than 570 new licensed spaces across the area). Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ This September the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has joined Feeding America for Hunger Action Month to raise awareness about hunger in a county where many families struggle. The group asks neighbors to donate, dine out, and volunteer while it holds Hunger Action Day on September 9 and starts its new Farm to Foodbank program—helping local farmers and families. Santa Barbara Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara District Attorney John T. Savrnoch announced that amended charges following an August 1 State Street stabbing alter the case against Juan Fernando Rios, Sergio Rivas, and Luis Gerardo Terrazo—new video evidence shows that Rios and Rivas acted in self-defense while Terrazo now faces assault charges instead of attempted murder—and all three will be arraigned on September 8 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 12 of Santa Barbara Superior Court. Edhat
- ➤ On Saturday, August 30, sheriff’s deputies arrested 22-year-old Damian Silverio in Isla Vista on felony charges including rape by force or fear, kidnap to commit rape, and false imprisonment after an assault survivor reported hours-long physical and sexual assault in a Trigo Road apartment, and he is held without bail. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ State Street transforms into an open-air gallery as Pianos on State marks its 16th year with painted pianos lining the street and Santa Barbara Airport, inviting everyone to play. The interactive event runs from September 30 through October 19 and adds two new locations outside The Red Piano and MOXI—The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 22, Rep. Salud Carbajal visited the ICE facility in Santa Maria to check on detainees' access to food, water, legal help, and medical care. He pressed ICE officials with tough questions—he said he will keep demanding accountability for proper treatment of those in custody. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics plans to adopt MyChart to let patients view appointments, test results, and track health records in English and Spanish. The system will connect with Cottage Health—Sutter Health/Sansum and UCLA and is part of the Capital Campaign that includes building a new Westside Clinic. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table will induct seven new members into its Hall of Fame on Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m.—including track and field standout Larissa Godkin Feramisco, who shined in discus, shot put and hammer throw at Carpinteria High and Redlands. She earned a national championship and set lasting school records that marked her career as a top local athlete. Noozhawk
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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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Open House at The Oaks! Saturday, September 13th from 10am-12pm
Join us for Open House and discover how The Oaks brings families into their child’s early learning journey through a cooperative, play-based preschool program (ages 2.5-5). Drop in anytime between 10am and noon to explore our vibrant campus and welcoming community, where children learn through curiosity, connection, and joyful play.
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Back To La Lucha Libre III
7-10 p.m. — Franklin Elementary School — Ticket info at Tickeri — Experience an adrenaline-fueled night of exciting lucha libre wrestling for all ages.
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Jon Batiste Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Experience genre-defying music from Grammy and Oscar-winning artist Jon Batiste.
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Balanced Flow Yoga Class
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Donation-based — A gentle and slow-paced vinyasa class combining deep listening, breath, and meditation to illuminate and ground the body.
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René Vaca 2025 Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Paid — Experience the comedic talent of René Vaca as he brings his 2025 Tour to Santa Barbara.
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