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Sunday, September 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ World Dance for Humanity held Thriller dance practices starting Sept 20 at Chase Palm Park and Oak Park—preparing for the Halloween performance 'Thrill the World' on Oct. 25 at Courthouse Sunken Gardens—raising funds for education and local charities. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Pad Climbing Gym opened this weekend at Magnolia Shopping Center in the Eastern Goleta Valley and offers 14,000 square feet of climbing space, workout equipment, and a kid-friendly rope climbing area. The gym is open 24/7 for members and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the public, featuring 37-foot walls—raised by modifying the building's original roof—with a mezzanine for bouldering. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Roll-N-Rock 805 is a new nonprofit that debuts this year — it will host youth performances at local events such as the Goleta Lemon Festival and the California Avocado Festival. The organization aims to give local musicians a stage to perform and connect with community mentors. Noozhawk
- ➤ Pioneer Valley High School’s Center Stage Theatre and Dance Company will perform the musical comedy 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' at the campus Performing Arts Center on Oct. 2-3 at 7 p.m. and on Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., with Broadway star Anthony Rapp (known for his work in RENT) joining the opening night; the show will share the heartwarming story of Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Snoopy while students debut their summer preparations to inspire local audiences. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB Arts & Lectures will host folk trio I’m With Her at Campbell Hall at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. The group with Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan and Sara Watkins will perform new songs that look at ancestry and change — after winning Song of the Year for Ancient Evenings on Sept. 10. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mission Scholars alumni are returning to Santa Barbara as mentors and community leaders—helping guide current students while applying their experience from local projects, like designing safer sidewalks and supporting tech innovations. The six-year program now sees all 2025 high school graduates enrolled in four-year colleges and nearly two-thirds of its alumni actively giving back. Noozhawk
- ➤ Cal Poly student Alex Sahli won the Lego Ideas contest with his Italy-inspired Lego set, featuring a minifigure of himself as a camera-wielding tourist — a nod to his passion for building. The 3,251-piece set earned him three complimentary boxes and a 1% royalty on sales, marking a milestone in his design career. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dan McCaslin recalls his decades of hiking and resting on natural ground in the Santa Barbara backcountry and explains how contact with soil and pine needles helps him detach from the digital world—he uses simple techniques like crawling through chaparral and fording streams to reconnect with nature's healing power. His reflections invite readers to consider the benefits of leaving urban comforts behind to experience the untamed outdoors. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County Supervisors approved plans to upgrade the jail medical record system and improve the sharing of inmate diagnoses following a Grand Jury report on three inmate deaths—one by suicide, one from head injury, and one from a ruptured ulcer. The county has added 22 staff and revised policies to boost medical and mental health care in jails. Noozhawk
- ➤ Governor Newsom signed new bills in Los Angeles on Sept. 20 to rein in immigration enforcement—banning officers from wearing masks and limiting their access to schools and hospitals. Lawmakers say the measures may face constitutional challenges—critics argue they could interfere with federal operations. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ County Health is working with CenCal Health and local partners to transition care for patients affected by new federal rules that restrict services for those with unsatisfactory immigration status—patients will receive letters with instructions and alternative provider lists as the changes start Jan. 1. The county will discuss budget cuts and planned layoffs at a Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 7. Noozhawk
- ➤ SBCC’s Student Health Services will launch The Wellness Companion Hub—a digital platform with resources for mental, physical, and sexual wellness—on Thursday, Sept. 25 at SBCC’s West Cliff Campus; free flu shots from a mobile van and other wellness activities will be offered at the event. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Providence girls volleyball won a five-set match over Midland on Saturday in Los Olivos with scores 25-20, 25-22, 24-26, 16-25, 15-10—freshman Alicia Wolfington led an eight-point service run with six aces after the team trailed 9-3 in the fifth set. The team will face Laguna Blanca on Thursday. Noozhawk
- ➤ The San Marcos girls cross country team earned the large team championship at the Ojai Invitational on Saturday with five racers finishing in the top 10 — led by Elsie Tuttle at 19:28 — and will compete at the Goose Chase Invitational in Santa Maria next Saturday. Noozhawk
- ➤ Westmont Women’s Volleyball swept Menlo Oaks 3-0 on Saturday in their first PacWest conference match and boosted their push to qualify for the tournament—key players like Ceanna O'Loughlin and Maddie Finnegan led the charge. The win improved their all-time record against Menlo and set the stage for their upcoming home game against Chaminade. 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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