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Sunday, September 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last Saturday, over 20 locations in the county hosted the seventh annual Farm Day where visitors toured working farms, tasted fresh food, and saw how farmers care for the land. Organized by SEEAG (Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture), the event also let high school students share hands-on skills with FFA (Future Farmers of America) programs. Noozhawk
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On September 5 at 6:54 p.m., a crash on Highway 246 near Buellton killed one person and injured two as firefighters responded and the California Highway Patrol investigated the scene—one lane remains closed. Edhat
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Sheriff Deputies arrested three men for felony organized retail theft after they stole $1,900 in perfume and cologne from Ulta Beauty in Goleta on September 5—deputies tracked a red sedan exuding a strong scent to a stop near the Castillo Street off-ramp. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Unified has seen a steady decline in enrollment over the past decade—dropping from 15,593 students in 2015 to 13,336 now—while the share of socioeconomically disadvantaged students has risen from 52% to 61%. At Santa Barbara Junior High, enrollment fell from 759 to 502, but proactive outreach and new programs are expected to raise numbers to nearly 570 next year. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A UCSB study warns that human actions like ocean warming, overfishing and pollution will almost double their impact on seas by 2050 — a change that may harm coastal areas and marine life. Scientists call for stronger rules to fight climate change and manage fisheries so that our oceans can stay healthy. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Surfliner and California Operation Lifesaver are partnering during Rail Safety Month to deliver safety tips for travelers along the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo corridor—local officials are also placing signage near schools and busy areas. LOSSAN Agency plans to expand digital ads and community outreach to help reduce track-related incidents—ensuring that safe practices remain a priority. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carpinteria High football team won 52-7 in their season opener on Friday in Oxnard. Quarterback Isaac Neri and special teams standout Drew Filippini scored key touchdowns—helping the Warriors prepare to host San Gabriel next Friday at 7 p.m. Noozhawk
- ➤ The SBCC women’s water polo team started their season at the Central Coast Invitational—winning four games against Golden West, Cuesta, Orange Coast, and West Valley while showing strong offense and defense. They will travel next weekend to Orange Coast College to play Long Beach City in a championship rematch. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara City College’s women’s volleyball team swept El Camino College 3-0 on Friday as they won 10 straight sets—showing strong play from Bayley Padia and steady leadership from coach Kat Niksto. The Vaqueros will travel to face Pasadena City College on Wednesday. Noozhawk
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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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Dawes (Duo) Tour
7-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Dawes with special guest Sam Weber in a night of folk rock and piano ballads.
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Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival
6 PM - 12 AM — Lobero Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate surfing culture with film screenings, presentations, and honored guests.
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Goleta Lemon Festival
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Girsh Park — Free entry — Celebrate family fun with food, entertainment, and exciting activities at Goleta's premier Lemon Festival.
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