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Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MOVE Santa Barbara County will host Ride Santa Barbara 100 on October 18—its 14th annual fully supported cycling event offering four route options from Chase Palm Park that showcase the coastal roads and Gibraltar Road climb. The event will feature stocked aid stations, mechanical support, and a finish line festival to support safer biking and walking in our community. Noozhawk
- ➤ On Saturday, Oct 18, the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will host its 25th Annual Summit for Danny Community Climb at Elings Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event offers family-friendly and more challenging hikes, a barbecue with live music by A La Carte, and a suggested donation to support Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Treatment Centers—honoring Danny Bryant's legacy. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Isla Vista Community Services District reported that its Move In and Move Out programs diverted 406 tons of bulky items from landfills and gathered large donations during the busy fall season. The district launched a new Move In Magazine— a guide to sustainable living— to help residents transition smoothly in Isla Vista. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This fall, Santa Barbara museums and galleries offer a wide range of exhibits as the Fine Art gallery shows John Comer's sea-inspired paintings today through October 30 — the Museum of Art runs an Impressionist exhibit from October 5 to January 25 and other venues display contemporary prints, nature art and international collections. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara Museum of Art will host The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art from October 5 through January 25. The exhibit will display nearly 50 masterpieces by artists such as Monet, van Gogh, and Matisse — the only West Coast venue to feature the show. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ World leaders in art and technology will gather in Santa Barbara for a three-day symposium starting October 7 to share ideas on how art and science can shape our future—organizers include Michael Delgado and several local institutions. Participants will experience interactive talks, public art displays and panel discussions that explore AI and technological change. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Disclosure performed a live EDM set at the Santa Barbara Bowl on September 23, featuring live instruments, big visuals and a shift from their usual deejay style. The duo previewed their new track one2three — energizing the crowd with hits like ‘She’s Gone, Dance On’ and ‘Latch’. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alpha School in Santa Barbara blends personalized academics with hands-on workshops that teach real-life skills—students learn everything from planning playdates to playing golf to build confidence and teamwork. The school’s flexible learning spaces foster community and help kids master both school subjects and everyday challenges. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB physicists in the LZ collaboration have narrowed the clues on dark matter by analyzing 280 days of data from an underground liquid xenon detector collected from March 2023 to April 2024—this work will guide further searches and upgrades to a next-generation detector called XLZD as the team plans to collect 1,000 days of data by 2028. The findings help focus the hunt for WIMPs and refine models for dark matter that shapes our universe. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last Thursday, a multi-agency team removed the abandoned sailboat The Falco from a steep, narrow beach at Point Conception—in an effort to stop further pollution—and the cleanup cost about $22,000. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara City Council members Kristen Sneddon and Wendy Santamaria filed a memo on Monday, September 29 asking for a rent stabilization hearing. The council will discuss the ordinance mid-October — the plan would cap annual rent increases to help keep housing affordable — and property owners may apply for adjustments if needed. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara homeowners with houses built before 1980 can receive up to $10,000 through the government program — an immediate $3,000 grant with an extra $7,000 available for incomes under $89,040. The funds help secure homes against sliding or toppling during an earthquake. KEYT
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will hold Fire Prevention Week from October 5th to October 11th to teach residents how to safely use rechargeable batteries and electrical devices—residents will be urged to buy trusted products, charge on hard surfaces, and unplug once devices are fully charged. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The proposed Paseo Nuevo redevelopment will get a height exemption letting new buildings reach 75 feet while the Historic Landmarks Commission urged developers to break up the massing of the design for more walkable outdoor spaces — the project will include 233 market rate housing units and 80 affordable units. City review will continue with the development returning to council for approval by the end of the year. Santa Barbara Independent
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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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