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Saturday, September 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Police Activities League held a ribbon cutting event for the re-opening of the Twelve35 Teen Center on September 16 at 1235 Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Chief of Police Kelly Gordon and student designer Rebecca Barreto joined community members to show the updated space with a Welcome Center, Educational Kitchen, Lounge and Recreation Zones, and a Multipurpose Room — a project backed by local partners such as the Women's Fund and the Parks & Recreation Department. Edhat
- ➤ Children’s Resource & Referral invites the community to a Party with a Purpose Benefit Concert today at The Blast Stockyard in Orcutt to support children entering emergency foster care in Santa Barbara County — LA’s Bullfrogg Blues Band will play live music and local food from Blast 825 will be served with proceeds helping supply comfort items at the Heart to Home Resource Closet. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association will hold a ribbon-cutting event at its new office at 415 State St.—with an annual meeting starting at 3:30 p.m. and a tour following the 4:30 p.m. ribbon cutting on Sept. 25, where plans for downtown cleanliness, safety, and communication will be shared. Noozhawk
- ➤ SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket at 9:32 a.m. on Friday from Vandenberg Space Force Base — carrying 24 Starlink satellites after delays due to Tropical Storm Mario — and residents may have heard sonic booms. The booster marked its 10th flight and later landed on a droneship in the Pacific. Edhat
- ➤ Bree’Osh Bakery, owned by husband and wife Pierre-Yves Henry and Nelly Mousseau, will celebrate 10 years of French baked goods on September 26 at their De la Vina location—featuring craft cocktails, house-made bites, music, and a new panettone masterclass. The bakery has grown gradually since 2020 by sharing French baking traditions and community support in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara District Attorney John Savrnoch charged Sable Offshore with 21 counts for unauthorized repairs on a pipeline tied to the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill — the charges include felonies for discharging pollutants and misdemeanors for harming creeks, and Sable claims the move is a politically motivated attack while the case is set for a Nov. 4 hearing in Superior Court. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Public Library is celebrating Hispanic immigrant culture with its second annual Raíces y Sueños series that offers free music, storytelling, art and hands-on workshops through mid-October—highlighting events such as an art reception with artist Jacqueline Valenzuela and a lowrider culture celebration with Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio. KEYT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A study from UC Santa Barbara showed that kelp forests and nearby beaches are closely connected—beaches within 10 kilometers receive the most kelp wrack, which supports local food webs. The findings, published on September 19th, may guide future conservation efforts along our coast. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ A UCSB study revealed that kelp forests along the Santa Barbara Channel connect with local sandy beaches, with beaches within 10 kilometers receiving the most ecological benefit — the team gathered data from satellite imaging and multi-year coastal surveys to shape habitat conservation plans. Researchers found that winter storms concentrate kelp wrack on beaches, a link that may guide future protection efforts. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Diego beat Etiwanda 28-14 on Friday night at La Playa Stadium after overcoming early fumbles to improve their record to 4-0 this season. Strong plays in the second half—like a long fumble recovery and a big punt return—helped them win, and they will travel to Alemany next week to finish non-league play. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Santa Barbara High girls’ volleyball team improved to a record of 5 to 2 after sweeping Dos Pueblos with set scores of 25 to 19, 25 to 20, and 25 to 14 on Thursday night. Kira Elliott led with 11 kills while sophomore setter Jules Horton had 29 assists — a performance that boosts their standing in Channel League play. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Dos Pueblos boys water polo split its two matches at the South Coast Tournament on Friday in Orange County. They overcame a 5-4 halftime deficit to beat Los Alamitos 15-10 before losing 12-11 to Downey, with Grant Nelson scoring eight goals in the win. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara High beat San Marcos 60-0 on Friday at Peabody Stadium (a record score for the Big Game) as sophomore quarterback Griffin Arnold threw five touchdown passes (earning him the MVP award) to help the team win its ninth game in 10. Noozhawk
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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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Mark Farina Live
7-11 p.m. — EOS Lounge — Entry fee varies — Experience the iconic House Music DJ Mark Farina spinning his signature beats.
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