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Monday, September 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Judy Adams, the first grape hauler in the Santa Ynez Valley, celebrates 50 years on the road—she hauls grapes from local vineyards to winemakers across California. KSBY
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade—partnering with Santa Barbara County Public Works and local funders—has finished a new quarter-mile safe-route-to-school trail in Montecito built in the 2018 debris flow footprint to improve pedestrian safety. The trail, which features a lighted crosswalk, is part of a planned network that will link schools, parks, and neighborhoods. Edhat
- ➤ Santa Barbara Police Department and local agencies are hosting Child Passenger Safety Week to remind families to use the correct car seat for each child's size and age. Parents may also schedule a free seat inspection at local California Highway Patrol offices as the campaign runs from September 21 to September 27. KSBY
- ➤ Starby is a 2 year old black and brown German Shepherd available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center & she weighs about 74 pounds and is known for her calm, gentle nature. The adoption fee covers her spay, microchipping, vaccinations, flea treatment, and a health exam. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, One805Live! hosted a star-studded concert event at Summerland with performances by Good Charlotte, Trisha Yearwood and The Fray—drawing a huge crowd with live music, food trucks and local entertainment. The event honored local first responders with awards and announced a $10 million endowment fund for mental health support—while celebrity guests such as Oprah Winfrey, Maria Shriver and Prince Harry added to the festive atmosphere. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Santa Barbara will lease a 105,000-square-foot research and development facility in Goleta—named OASIS—where researchers, students, industry members, and startup companies will work on new technologies, and the university will collaborate with Apeel Sciences as it remains in the building to spur local innovation. This lease will expand UCSB’s research footprint and boost collaboration in the tech community. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On September 19, Vandenberg SFB reopened Surf, Wall—and Minuteman Beaches after biologists confirmed all Western Snowy Plover chicks fledged, which led to an early lifting of the seasonal nesting restrictions normally in place from March 1 through September 30. Edhat
- ➤ Large flocks of crows have gathered near Milpas Street after eight laurel fig trees were cut for a safety project to widen sidewalks and improve crosswalks. Experts said the birds now roost at night because bright lights keep them active—this behavior is seen as normal rather than a sign of lost nests. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ On October 16 at 7 p.m., the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will host a talk where three UC Santa Barbara scientists explain how they use SCUBA surveys, hook-and-line fishing, and BRUV systems to study and protect kelp forest sanctuaries in the Channel—members will attend a pre-lecture reception from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. The event will also display underwater pictures from a local photography exhibit of the kelp forests. Noozhawk
- ➤ Saturn returned to the evening sky on Sunday, Sept. 21 when it reached opposition—making it appear brightest and largest in telescopes while its rings looked thin due to an edge-on tilt and its largest moon Titan shone like a star nearby. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will launch today from Space Launch Complex-4 on South Base between 10:23 and 11:23 a.m.—if needed, a backup window opens Tuesday at 10:10 a.m.—and the booster will land at Landing Zone 4 more than seven minutes after liftoff, possibly producing sonic booms while delivering satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office. This mission is part of the NRO’s plan to launch multiple small satellites into orbit. Noozhawk
- ➤ CAL FIRE has boosted staffing statewide to guard against storms that may bring dry lightning and gusty winds — Santa Barbara County has added five extra Wildland Engines and one hand crew — after a severe lightning siege last month that sparked over 530 fires. The extra resources will help teams respond fast to any new fire starts. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Car seat safety experts from Cottage Care offered free inspections on Friday at the Goleta Community Center after research showed 80% of car seats were installed incorrectly. Local residents brought their car seats for a check — experts stressed that proper positioning and following manufacturer instructions help keep children safe. KSBY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Efe Onoglu opened his new restaurant Aegean at 731 De la Guerra Plaza in downtown Santa Barbara—offering a flag-less menu that blends Turkish, Greek and Middle Eastern flavors. The eatery is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, does not take reservations and has quickly earned praise from local diners. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Matt Arnold began his baseball journey in 2000 when he drove from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles for a Dodgers internship—he is now the senior vice president and general manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, who boast the best record in Major League Baseball. Noozhawk
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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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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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