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Monday, September 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leading From Within named Elizabeth Scharpf and Katya Armistead as coexecutive directors to guide the board and expand community leadership—Scharpf brings 20 years of nonprofit experience while Armistead offers 34 years at UCSB, and together they will strengthen programs and plan for future financial stability. Noozhawk
- ➤ Unity Shoppe received a refrigerated van from Whole Foods Market's Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program to boost food rescue and home delivery services for residents in Santa Barbara County and Lompoc. The upcycled 2016 Ford Transit Connect will help the nonprofit serve more families in need. Edhat
- ➤ The 24th Annual Santa Barbara Rescue Mission Bayou Down Under benefit will be held Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. on the Grand Lawn at Sandpiper Golf Club; Janet Rowse — co-founder and Executive Director of SafeLaunch — will be honored with the Leni Fe Bland Award for her work in youth addiction prevention. Edhat
- ➤ Santa Barbara Botanic Garden will hold its fall fundraising dinner party, Forage & Feast: From the Garden to the Table with Rincon Hill Farm on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 8:30 p.m.—attendees will enjoy a three-course meal featuring farm-fresh produce and local wines that support the garden’s conservation, education and research programs. Noozhawk
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man fell during a party in Isla Vista and hit beach rocks after falling nearly 40 ft—local firefighters, sheriff officers and paramedics carried him to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital where he is in critical condition; Board Supervisor Laura Capps said the incident shows a clear need to improve cliff safety. KEYT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, UC Santa Barbara secured a long-term lease on a 105,000-square-foot research and development building in Goleta—this new space will help researchers work with startups and other companies. Dean Umesh Mishra said the facility, called OASIS, will boost research and early-stage manufacturing in fields like AI, biotechnology and aerospace—strengthening the tech corridor. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Westerlay Orchids raised $26,900.21 from its eighth consecutive week-long fundraiser for the Carpinteria Education Foundation—supporting field trips, library upgrades and engineering programs for local schools. Noozhawk
- ➤ Storyteller opened two new playgrounds at its State Street campus on Sept. 10—replacing nearly 20-year-old equipment to meet updated safety standards. The therapeutic play spaces, funded by a generous grant—designed with calming color choices to support preschoolers’ growth, now offer safe places for young students to play and learn. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, September 8, nineteen volunteers from local groups and federal partners cleared 650 pounds of trash and fishing gear from Chinese Harbor on Santa Cruz Island and Driftwood Cove on Anacapa Island—removing plastic, bottles, and other debris for proper disposal. Edhat
- ➤ Lake Cachuma staff inspect boats today to keep zebra and quagga mussels out of the lake — larger boats face a 30-day wait before launch. The two-year prevention program is funded by a state grant of $368,788 — a measure to protect the local water supply. Noozhawk
- ➤ More than 70 volunteers have gathered at the Goleta Butterfly Grove on Ellwood Mesa to plant over 50 trees—helping to create wind protection for migrating butterflies—and officials said the work will continue with a volunteer day on Sept. 27. UCSB students will later install a drip irrigation system to water the new trees until winter rains begin. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UCSB researchers have developed a soft robotic intubation system — SRIS — that guides a flexible tube into a patient’s trachea quickly even in hard conditions. Early tests with experts and emergency staff show a high success rate, and the team will soon conduct clinical trials to seek FDA approval. Noozhawk
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tierney and Co will host two seminars to help families navigate real estate and financial decisions when supporting aging parents. The Maravilla seminar runs at 10:30 a.m.—1 p.m. on Sept. 18 and the Uptown session runs at 10:30 a.m.—1 p.m. on Sept. 24 with lunch provided. Noozhawk
- ➤ Good Samaritan Shelter in Santa Barbara is highlighted in Meg Ryan’s new documentary series Empowered as it steps into the national spotlight. The event will take place at Lobero Theatre on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. — featuring a film screening, VIP reception and onstage conversation that showcases the shelter’s programs. Noozhawk
- ➤ Blue is a calm 5-year-old black and white Siberian Husky available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center. He weighs about 76 pounds and enjoys walks and learning commands — his adoption fees cover neutering, microchipping, vaccinations, and a wellness exam. Edhat
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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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Mac DeMarco Live
7-10 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — $41.50 - $66.50 — Experience Mac DeMarco's jangly guitars and off-kilter charm in a memorable live performance.
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Furia Tanguera Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an authentic Argentine dinner theatre with tango and folklore performances straight from Buenos Aires.
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