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Friday, September 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 10th Annual Lemon Run will take place Sunday, Sept. 21 at Lake Los Carneros and is organized by the Goleta Education Foundation to support all nine elementary schools in the district. Runners and walkers can join the 10K Grand Prix at 8 a.m., the 5K Jr. Grand Prix at 9:30 a.m., and the 1K Fun Run at 10:30 a.m. — local businesses will provide prizes and activities. Noozhawk
- ➤ Goleta will begin Creek Week this Saturday 20 with activities that include beach and stream cleanups, large item drop-offs, nature walks, and an art contest—all meant to help locals learn about and care for our waterways—organizers ask residents to join in across various parts of the community. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Local reporter Alma Trejo-Rodriguez reported that Santa Barbara will celebrate its 26th annual Creek Week from Sept. 20 to Sept. 27 — a week filled with events that promote community sustainability. Other updates cover initiatives like Santa Barbara Sun Day and new library programs that highlight local art. Noozhawk
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office filed criminal charges against Houston-based Sable Offshore on September 16 for alleged felony and misdemeanor violations during repair work to restart oil production—charges include five felony counts for discharging pollutants and 16 misdemeanor counts for obstructing streambeds, with arraignment set for November 4. KEYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fellowship for Performing Arts will show The Screwtape Letters at the Granada Theatre on Saturday, October 4 at 4 p.m.—a play based on CS Lewis’s book that shifts its World War II setting to address modern terror. The production keeps most of Lewis’s words so many can enjoy its ideas. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Masq(p)arade! performance returns downtown Santa Barbara on October 3rd from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with regional artists hosting short piano shows every 15 minutes along State Street. The free event invites families to wear theatrical masks—adding a festive twist—to enjoy a unique outdoor celebration. Noozhawk
- ➤ Solvang is hosting its 88th annual Danish Days festival from today through Sunday with three parades, traditional food, live entertainment and hands-on cultural experiences — including a Viking encampment—that celebrate Danish heritage. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival will return for its fifth year at the Lobero Theatre on September 26 and 27—featuring films that celebrate California surf culture and honor local legends like Matt Moore. Proceeds will support ocean conservation—benefiting local nonprofit groups aligned with the festival’s mission. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ City National Bank and United Way teamed up on September 17 to distribute backpacks and school supplies to students at Franklin Elementary School for the start of the school year — part of a long-term partnership that has provided over 1,700 backpacks in more than 10 years. The supplies will continue to be distributed throughout the school year to support students and families in need. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers near Guadalupe will face a daytime lane closure on Highway 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, September 22 as crews remove trees in preparation for an upcoming shoulder widening project—lane closures are expected to end mid-October if weather permits. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Crews are replacing a drainage culvert under the southbound lanes of US 101 near Dos Pueblos Canyon in Goleta—forcing the closure of lane 1 24 hours a day through mid-October and causing up to 15 minute delays for travelers. Brough Construction will begin closing lane 2 once work on lane 1 finishes. Edhat
- ➤ First 5 del Condado de Santa Bárbara launched its new Programa de Liderazgo Alineado para Obtener Resultados to build leadership and promote equity for children from prenatal to age five (35 participants from 22 agencies) yesterday. The program will run for 13 months until September and includes 14 sessions that focus on data-driven decisions and collaborative actions. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Leslie Sokol leads dance and fitness classes to help Santa Barbara seniors keep their muscles active for strength, balance and heart health (a key benefit as muscles weaken with age). Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Westmont Women's Volleyball defeated Concordia in a four-set match at their home gym in Santa Barbara—coach Ruth McGolpin noted standout Maddie Finnegan earned 17 kills as the Warriors rallied for the win, and they will face Biola at 6:00 p.m. tonight in La Mirada. Noozhawk
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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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I'm With Her Concert
8-11 p.m. — Campbell Hall — Tickets required — Experience the ethereal harmonies and expert musicianship of Americana trio I'm With Her.
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