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Monday, September 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Labor Day, members of the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara led a hike along the San Antonio Creek Trail starting at Tucker’s Grove Park and ending at the bridge on Highway 154—hikers crossed dry streams and climbed a dam with a 30-degree incline that most found doable. They took photos and enjoyed the woodsy path during hot weather. Edhat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched at 7:04 p.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sept. 28 and deployed 28 Starlink satellites into orbit near sunset. Spectators captured images from the Central Coast—while the booster later landed on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Historical Museum reports that Mountain Drive is back in print after being out of print for years—this new edition highlights the pioneer bohemian community's unique story. An event will be held on October 9 from 5:30—7:30 p.m. at the museum where a film screening and book signings will take place. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Paul McCartney played a sold-out show at the Santa Barbara Bowl on September 26th — starting his tour with an intimate performance under the stars in a 4,600-seat amphitheater that let fans feel close to the action. Edhat
- ➤ Photographer Susan Bridges brought rare images from Heaven’s Gate to Tamsen Gallery in downtown Santa Barbara—her 'Inside Heaven’s Gate' exhibition opened on Sept. 19 and will run through Dec. 31, drawing local interest with rare movie stills. She and her husband will host a screening of the restored film cut at The Arlington Theatre on Nov. 15. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Santa Barbara is restoring the historic cabins at Valentine Camp Reserve to support research and education in the Eastern Sierra—staff have completed major repairs and plan further upgrades to preserve the century-old structures for future use. Edhat
- ➤ Santa Barbara Maritime Museum hosted the Girls In Ocean Science Conference to inspire interest in ocean science among girls; high school students boarded the Shearwater on Sunday to learn about marine careers, participate in science labs, and see dolphins—while younger students attended on Saturday as the Steinmetz Foundation provided funding. KEYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will carry 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday evening. Residents in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Oxnard may hear a sonic boom about 8 to 10 minutes after takeoff. Edhat
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Reef is a 3-month-old neutered domestic shorthair at Santa Barbara Campus — adoptions are open daily from 12pm to 4:30pm except Wednesdays. His adoption includes vaccination, microchipping, a complimentary post-adoption exam, and a starter supply of Purina food. Edhat
- ➤ Rolo is a 10-month-old male German Shepherd puppy available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center in Lompoc + staff say he is playful, affectionate, and a great hiking partner. Edhat
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City officials and developers presented a revised housing plan for PaseoNuevo near the Canary Hotel at the Historic Landmarks Commission meeting — the proposal calls for demolishing the former Macy’s to build a 7-story, 233-unit market-rate building plus a separate six-level affordable housing unit that would be 75 feet tall and exceed the city charter’s 60-foot rule. Officials said the plan will go to City Council on Dec. 2 and a formal application is expected in the spring. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cate football lost a close game to Orcutt Academy by a score of 54 to 48 on Saturday in Orcutt; Sam Lambiotte helped the team fight hard despite injuries—Cate will host Faith Baptist in a non-league game next Saturday in Carpinteria. Noozhawk
- ➤ Bishop Diego High quarterback Tua Puailoa Rojas comes from a long line of athletes—one relative was a Hollywood pioneer and others are in the sports hall of fame—and he has helped his team build a strong season with more than 800 yards passing and several runs. He said his family heritage and hard work drive him as his team readies for a key conference game on Friday at La Playa Stadium. Noozhawk
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Benise: The Spirit of Spain
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