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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hosted by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, the 2025 Chumash Charity Golf Classic teed off on Tuesday at Alisal Ranch Golf Course in Solvang and will continue through Sept. 25 to raise funds for Angels Foster Care, CALM, and the Mental Wellness Center. Now in its 20th year and having raised over $2 million since 2005 — the tournament plays a key role in supporting local non-profits. KSBY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Chamber Players will present an evening of orchestral music featuring local high school musicians+ conducted by Daniel Gee at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at First United Methodist Church. Tickets range from free for youth to $20 for general admission. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB Arts and Lectures will present jazz singer Samara Joy at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara. The Grammy-winning singer from the Bronx will perform jazz standards and her new release 'Portrait' while tickets cost $55 to $110 for the general public and $16 for UCSB students (ID required). Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Teacher’s Fund Supplies Drive raised over $140,000 to provide essential classroom materials for educators in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and the Santa Ynez Valley—local businesses and Village Properties Realtors worked together to support teachers for the new school year. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Dos Pueblos High School team Octobots Robotics 9084 has been selected to compete at Chezy Champs in San Jose from September 26 to 28; the volunteer team of about 50 students will test its award-winning abilities against 46 top high school teams from the West Coast—demonstrating local talent in STEM education. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously to deny UNITE HERE Local 11's appeal against the Planning Commission’s approval of a Hilton expansion project at 633 East Cabrillo Blvd—city staff said old property agreements let the hotel expand. Union supporters in red and their attorney said they will explore other options while the Mayor said he hopes to secure affordable accommodations in future projects. KEYT
- ➤ The City of Goleta offers free emergency preparedness classes this fall — residents can enroll in two-hour Community Disaster Education workshops on Oct. 3, Oct. 16, Nov. 3, and Nov. 18 and in 21-hour Community Emergency Response Team training on Oct. 18, Nov. 1, and Nov. 15 at the Goleta Community Center. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Southern California Edison will host a community meeting on Thursday at the Santa Barbara County Education Office auditorium at 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road to explain Public Safety Power Shutoffs and wildfire safety measures. The event includes a Resource Fair from 5:15 to 6 p.m.—followed by a meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with Spanish interpretation available. KSBY
- ➤ Assembly member Gregg Hart passed a bill that required Sable Oil to obtain a coastal permit and full review by the California Coastal Commission for its pipeline near Refugio State Beach—this measure was added in the final hours of the legislative session following a costly pipeline failure in 2014. The law is part of a larger environmental compromise aimed at clarifying the commission's authority. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County health centers must change who they treat as new federal rules stop them from serving patients with unsatisfactory immigration status starting January 1—about 7,500 patients will be reassigned to new providers. The shift is expected to strain county budgets and may lead to layoffs while providers work to make sure care is not interrupted. KSBY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local figure skaters from Ice in Paradise will compete at the Southern California Interclub Invitational Series Final at Iceland at Paramount on Saturday, September 27 — Sunday, September 28 after earning top points in SCICA events; they will face competitors under US Figure Skating rules. The team earned its spot by placing high at several qualifying events and will represent our local skating community. Noozhawk
- ➤ San Marcos juniors Matteo Burdick and Keanu Nguyen won the Marine St. AA Beach Volleyball Tournament last weekend and earned their AAA rating from the California Beach Volleyball Association—this win saw them not lose a match and secure the final 28-23 victory. They will compete at the AVP Next Open in Santa Barbara on Saturday, Oct. 4. Noozhawk
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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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Marshall Tucker Band Concert
7-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sounds of The Marshall Tucker Band, a Southern rock pioneer since 1972.
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Colin Hay Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the confessional and intimate sounds of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Colin Hay.
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