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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Becky Barieau, known for her quiet but strong leadership in community fundraising and volunteer work in the Santa Ynez Valley, is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Champions of the Valley ceremony on Oct. 12 at Rancho Carmina. Her 40-year track record includes organizing silent auctions and wine fundraisers—efforts that have supported local nonprofits and educational programs. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Senior Expo returns for its 34th year on October 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Earl Warren Showgrounds, offering health screenings, live music and essential services for seniors and caregivers. Organizers and sponsors plan to keep the admission at $5 with free parking. Edhat
- ➤ Meep is a 2-month-old domestic shorthair available for adoption at the Santa Maria Campus—adoptions run daily from 12pm to 4:30pm except Wednesday. The cat will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and adopters get a complimentary post-adoption exam certificate plus an initial supply of Purina food. Edhat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sunstone Winery has launched a drink called Solis—a mushroom drink in a lemon blueberry flavor that helps clear the mind—as a new healthy option while wine sales drop nationwide. President Teddy Cabugos and scientist Kalon Baird said the drink is sold at the winery, hotels, and local outlets and marks a shift toward wellness products. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Westmont College Theater presents 'Antigonick,' a new version of Sophocles' classic that shows a story of loss and a stand for right at Porter Theatre from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. Tickets for the play (general admission is $20 and $12 for students, seniors and staff) are available online as the production links ancient ideas to today’s struggles. Noozhawk
- ➤ Michael B. Jordan will receive the Outstanding Performer Award at the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 for his dual role as Smoke and Stack in SINNERS — a recognition of his acclaimed performance in the film. Edhat
- ➤ New Beginnings will host the US premiere of Jonny and the Baptists at Center Stage Theater on Paseo Nuevo from October 23 to 26—featuring two performances that include guest receptions with appetizers and wine. The event by acclaimed UK performers will support mental health services provided by the nonprofit with a longstanding local presence. Edhat
- ➤ Goleta Surfing reconnected with old friend Tommy Keeler—who is sharing photos and stories that show why Haskell's Beach is a cherished spot for local surfers—and his memories connect past surf culture with today’s community spirit. Edhat
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara tops the list as the most expensive college town in the United States—Redfin’s report shows that rising home prices and rents strain students, faculty, and local residents alike—despite high local incomes. Edhat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chevron plans to donate over 2,700 acres of coastal dunes (signed on Sept. 16) to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which will double the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge. The company said it will finish the land transfer in three to five years and will manage ongoing groundwater cleanup. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 5-year-old horse in Santa Ynez Valley tested positive for West Nile virus in late August after a mosquito bite, marking the county's first case since 2020. The horse is now recovered—officials note that surveys in early September found no extra signs of the virus and urge owners to update vaccinations. KEYT
- ➤ At UC Santa Barbara, Ph.D. student Jane Baude and Professor Ryan Stowers engineered an algae—based gel to study how breast cells grow and form tumors when commercial options were delayed due to COVID. The study published in Science Advances shows that adjusting the gel’s stiffness and chemical makeup can help researchers learn how different cell environments affect cancer development. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Newbury Park High star quarterback Brady Smigel suffered a season-ending ACL injury last Friday during a 31-21 win against Santa Barbara that ended his historic high school career. He was Ventura County’s all-time leading passer+ he is expected to enroll at Michigan in 2026. KEYT
- ➤ At the AVP Next-Santa Barbara Open on Sunday at East Beach, Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst won the men's final while Geena Urango and Mariah Whalen won the women's final. Basey and Hurst earned their second local win — all winners split $5,000 in prizes and got electric bikes. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB basketball coach Joe Pasternack has recruited senior transfer Aidan Mahaney—named the Big West Conference’s Preseason Player of the Year—to join the Gauchos where he is set to lead the team with his strong scoring and leadership skills. Mahaney, who played at Saint Mary’s and UConn, connects quickly with his new teammates as the team prepares for upcoming games. Noozhawk
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