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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mike Brady, a local community leader, turned personal grief into hope by establishing the Anna Brady Celebration of Life Scholarship that has helped nearly 50 Santa Ynez Valley students since 1992—he now serves on multiple boards and supports local nonprofits. He will be honored as a 2025 Champion of the Valley on Oct. 12 at Rancho Carmina. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Paul McCartney thrilled 4,500 fans on September 26 at the Santa Barbara Bowl with a high-energy set of 25 songs and a strict no-selfie rule that kept the focus on the music. The 83-year-old ex-Beatle—backed by a tight band—proved he still has the passion and skill to enliven the stage. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Jack Johnson returns to Santa Barbara on November 6 at the Arlington Theatre for a screening of remastered surf films Thicker Than Water and The September Sessions—this event will include a talk with filmmakers and a live performance from Jack & Friends. Fans registered by 7 p.m. today have secured tickets and his upcoming shows in Laguna Beach on November 8 and 9—net proceeds will support ocean conservation and film groups. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ This fall, the dinner theater production 'A Dark and Stormy Night' will take place at Opal Restaurant with a murder mystery, three-course dinner, and interactive audience participation—produced by Nancy Gutfreund and Joan Robb Fradkin. Tickets remain available for October 15 and October 22 with a potential third show planned to further engage local performers and support the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Children’s Creative Project will host Piece Time, a festival celebrating 50 years of arts education in Santa Barbara public schools on Saturday, October 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Santa Barbara City College Great Meadow — featuring hands-on art activities, live music and local food vendors — to strengthen local education programs. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara High School alumna Becky Shawver will read her book Best Romance Scam Victim Ever at Chaucer's Books, 3321 State St., at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9 as part of the school's 150th anniversary celebration—her reading will mark an important milestone for the school. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Registered voters in Santa Barbara County are receiving voter information guides by mail—one from the state with analysis and another from the county with sample ballots and voting locations; officials remind voters to verify their registration before the November 4th special election. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ San Marcos flag football senior Rio Chesluk was named Sports Illustrated National Girls Athlete of the Week after earning 4,534 votes and 61.45% of the total with 12 catches for 110 yards and three touchdowns in a 32—0 win over Ventura High. The Royals will face Dos Pueblos today at 6:30 p.m. in Goleta. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Royals Ice Hockey beat Ventura Poseidon by a score of 4 to 1 Saturday in LA Kings High School Hockey League play. Ventura scored after 7 seconds but Santa Barbara held them scoreless afterward while goalie Dean Wendel saved 34 shots and Easton Petersen scored a hat trick — the team will next play on Oct 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Ice in Paradise. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Coastal Warriors 9U baseball team captured the Gold Bracket championship—its first tournament win of the season—in San Luis Obispo last weekend. Preston Cornelius earned Tournament MVP as Brandon Bingham pitched a complete game and the team scored 49 runs in four games. Noozhawk
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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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Benise: The Spirit of Spain
7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the captivating music and dance of Spain with guitar virtuoso Benise and his talented ensemble.
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HAIM Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — $55.50 - $165.50 — Grammy-nominated HAIM brings indie rock and R&B hits to life in a dynamic live performance.
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Rebelution Concert
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Santa Barbara Bowl — Ticket prices vary from $99 — Enjoy a lively performance by Rebelution at this iconic venue.
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