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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Rescue Mission is hosting its 24th annual Australian-themed Bayou Down Under fundraiser at Sandpiper Golf Club on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m., with dinner on the Grand Lawn by Pure Joy Catering and online silent auction bidding. The event will honor Janet Rowse —the Léni Fé Bland Award— for her work in preventing youth addiction and will raise funds to support a 12-month residential drug and alcohol treatment program and emergency services for homeless guests. Noozhawk
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three men arrested over a fatal State Street stabbing during Fiesta weekend were re-arraigned in Santa Barbara Superior Court on September 8 after new video evidence led the District Attorney to drop murder charges—each defendant entered a plea of not guilty as they now face amended charges. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation announced a new exhibit at Casa de la Guerra titled 'Santa Barbara 1925 to 2025: A Portrait in Maps' that is part of (EQ25) the commemoration of the 1925 earthquake. The exhibit opens tomorrow and is available for viewing from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Thursday to Sunday). Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara will present four free community performances by Grupo Bella in September. The shows (Sept. 18, 7 p.m. at Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building; Sept. 19, 7 p.m. at Isla Vista Elementary School; Sept. 20, 7 p.m. at Guadalupe City Hall; and Sept. 21, 6 p.m. at Marjorie Luke Theatre) will showcase a blend of traditional Mexican folk styles. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Santa Barbara’s Department of Sustainability and Resilience and MarBorg Industries will host a free hazardous household waste collection event on Saturday, September 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lote 2-C—136 Loma Alta Dr.—at City College so residents can safely dispose of dangerous items like batteries and used oil filters. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kate Ford was unanimously appointed to the Planning Commission by county supervisors Tuesday and will begin her term on Sept. 24, replacing Commissioner Bridley who stepped down over state housing law issues. Ford, a Santa Barbara native with 15 years of teaching and 20 years of school leadership, currently serves as Vice Chair of the City Harbor Commission — adding local expertise to county planning. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Mission will begin building a new ADA ramp on September 29th after a short delay caused by fundraising, and the design will blend with its historic look. The six-month project will upgrade the top entrance and lower steps (designed to match the existing style) while the church remains open using a side door (for visitor access). KEYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Chris Lambert, a lifelong Santa Barbara resident, was named chairman of the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Board of Directors. He brings 40 years of experience as an ER doctor and will lead the board to keep health care affordable—guiding local efforts through times of change. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dos Pueblos flag football beat Ventura 36—33 in a dramatic game on Tuesday; quarterback Kacey Hurley led a final drive that ended with Taylor Grant’s last-second touchdown, and the team now tops the league with a 13—1 record. Noozhawk
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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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James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash
3-4:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — $48 – $68 — Experience a faithful musical recreation of Johnny Cash's biggest hits with Garner and his band.
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