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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A week before classes begin at UCSB, the Isla Vista Community Services District held its third annual Move In Sale at the community center on Monday and Tuesday—offering students furniture and kitchenware priced from $5 to $80. The sale aimed to keep unwanted items off the street and reduce waste as the community prepares for move-in weekend on Thursday. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jensen’s Music on De la Vina Street closed after 53 years as online sales and changing habits hurt the shop—owner Chris Jensen said the store will open on Fridays to return existing inventory to customers. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 today from Vandenberg Space Force Base between 8:43 a.m. and 12:41 p.m. carrying 24 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit, and residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties might hear sonic booms if weather allows — the booster will later land on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The California State Parks Foundation Photo Contest invites community members to submit up to three photos taken in state parks by Sept. 30 for a chance to win prizes including an annual pass valued at $195 — judging will consider creativity, technical quality, and originality. In addition, California State Parks has launched a contest celebrating its 175th anniversary that runs through Oct. 9. KSBY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County updated its legislative platform to support immigrant families and called for greater transparency from federal agencies—asking the sheriff's office to share retroactive information on ICE operations. The Board of Supervisors voted 4 to 1 after community leaders pressed for improved protections and constitutional rights. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ MTD Santa Barbara and Teamsters Local 186 reached an agreement with a new contract that gives 150 bus drivers an 11.25 percent wage increase over three years. MTD’s board approved the deal Tuesday and it will take effect retroactively to July 1 — ending the threat of a strike for the city’s 15,000 riders. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ California congressional leaders submitted a letter on Tuesday questioning whether the federal regulator—Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement—supported Sable Offshore's restart of oil production at the Santa Ynez Unit without complete approvals. The letter asked for clarification on the agency’s role in endorsing claims that could mislead the public and raised legal and environmental concerns. KEYT
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Board of Directors approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday for bus operators and operations supervisors represented by Teamsters Local 186 — the contract gives an 11.25% wage raise retroactive to July 1. An agreement for maintenance personnel was approved last month, completing the new labor contracts that helped avoid a strike and fare hikes. KEYT
- ➤ Goleta City Council approved a $750,000 capital campaign this fall to raise funds for interior improvements at the Goleta Valley Library—upgrades include new carpet, furniture and modernized spaces. The campaign already has $425,000 in donations and will use online ads and flyers to reach the additional $1,151,000 needed to finish upgrades by June 2027—ensuring a safe and accessible library for all. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ HICAP is offering free Medicare Part D drug plan searches from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to help seniors review and compare changes in coverage for 2026. The service uses a custom search to present the best options—ensuring beneficiaries make informed choices. Noozhawk
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A luxury 105-room hotel called the Marriott Tribute Hotel near East Beach will begin construction later this month after Stratus Development secured $16.5 million in financing arranged by Concord Summit Capital— it is set to open in two years with three stories and rooftop amenities. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the weekly SBART Press Luncheon on Monday at Harry’s Café, Charlotte Hastings from San Marcos High got Athlete of the Week honors with 13 kills and Cole Dominguez had 205 rushing yards on 29 carries — even though his team lost in overtime. Later, Santa Barbara High student-athlete Elina Stump received the Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award — a nod to her strong play and good grades. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table inducted seven new members into its Hall of Fame, including four Santa Barbara High School graduates and representatives from Bishop Diego and Carpinteria high schools. The honorees—basketball star Amber Melgoza, football standout Mike Fryer, tennis player Mark Basham, baseball coach Bill Oliphant, soccer player Michelle Romero, sportswriter Mark Patton and track champion Larissa Godkin Feramisco—received the honor for their contributions to local sports. KEYT
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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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