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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Doug Riedy was named a 2025 Champion of the Valley by the Santa Ynez Valley Foundation for his tireless work selling raffle tickets and grilling at local fundraisers — a role spanning over 25 years. He will be honored at Rancho Carmina at 4 p.m. on Oct. 12. Noozhawk
- ➤ The city of Santa Barbara will join the annual Senior Expo at the Earl Warren Showgrounds (3400 Calle Real) on Oct.15 from 9 a.m. to noon, where Family Services Agency runs a fair with health screenings, music, food, and activities. Flu shots for seniors will be provided by CVS Pharmacy and many city departments will share their services. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket Friday morning from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the first October launch after a record-setting September. The rocket deployed 28 Starlink satellites about one hour later and its first-stage booster landed on a droneship in the Pacific — a milestone for the west coast team. Noozhawk
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Santa Barbara donut shop asked locals for help after a video showed an adult with two accomplices stealing its pet turtle, Leo, from the La Arcada Plaza fountain on September 28 — the shop said it will file a police report only if Leo is not returned. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Historical Museum has a pop-up exhibit with digitized photos showing Hispanic and Latino culture in Santa Barbara from the 1960s to the 1990s for Hispanic Heritage Month—Mariachi Reyes and other local acts launched the show on Thursday. The exhibit will be open until Oct 19 at 136 E. De la Guerra St. Noozhawk
- ➤ Sir Paul McCartney played at the Santa Barbara Bowl on September 26 as a last-minute addition to his 'Got Back' tour — his band played Beatles and Wings songs that excited local fans. Tickets were issued by a lottery system to keep sales fair and he greeted the crowd warmly before his two-hour concert. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s popular Empty Bowls event will return on Oct. 11th at SBCC’s Great Meadow on the West Campus as a benefit for the Children’s Creative Project—which for 50 years has supported art education for more than 65,000 students each year. Attendees will pay $15 for a hand-made bowl and access art activities, live music, and food trucks while children under 18 attend free. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dos Pueblos High School’s Mock Trial team defended its title at the Empire Mock Trial Philadelphia Constitutional Classic championship as its prosecution team defeated Central Carolina Homeschoolers Veritas in a hard-fought final on Monday—this victory marked the team’s fourth Empire title. The team also earned top individual awards, with junior Ethan Gardiner recognized as an outstanding attorney and junior Stella Moreno praised for her role as a leading witness. Edhat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies has released its mid-season report for the 2025 season, showing 44 shipping companies have agreed to slow down to 10 knots to cut ship strike risks for whales and lower air pollution. The report details that vessels traveled 207,288 nautical miles at reduced speeds in zones now expanded to include the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary — adding important whale habitat. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new California law now limits HOA fines to $100 per violation—this law took effect July 1 to protect homeowners and curb excessive fees amid an affordability crisis. Some board members worry the cap will weaken their power to enforce rules—raising concerns about future compliance. Edhat
- ➤ Councilmembers Kristen Sneddon and Wendy Santamaria propose to cap annual rent increases at 60 percent of the Consumer Price Index, which means Santa Barbara rentals will see a rise capped at about 1.62 percent starting around October 14. They warn the measure may lead to fewer rental properties, slowed housing development and falling property values—forcing owners to seek government approval for any adjustments. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Friendship Center will host a Halloween Disco fundraiser on Friday, October 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Community Arts Workshop on Garden Street to raise funds for its dementia care programs and offer cocktails, BBQ dinner, live DJ music and fun activities. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ A 5-year-old horse in Santa Ynez Valley tested positive for West Nile Virus in late August and recovered after falling ill—this marks the first case in the county since 2020. MVMD advises horse owners to update vaccinations and reminds residents to use mosquito repellents and remove stagnant water. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara High School selected its top 150 Dons athletes from over 400 candidates as part of its 150th Anniversary celebration. The honorees will be celebrated on November 9 — a date set to recognize local sports legends like Sam Cunningham and Al Geiberger. Noozhawk
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