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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria and Lompoc communities raised 21,419 diapers for LEAP’s Diaper Bank — a program that has helped families by providing free diapers since 2021 — with support from local drives led by partners like Trinity Church and Old Town Coffee. Edhat
- ➤ The 22nd Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Santa Barbara Harbor from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will let visitors enjoy fresh lobster, crab, free boat rides, sailing lessons, live music, and ship tours that highlight the hard work of local fishermen who add $30 million to our economy. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The vintner Christian Garvin—who pioneered Funk Zone’s wine scene with his tasting room 20 years ago—died at 51 on September 30 in Christiansted, St. Croix from health complications linked to long-term alcohol struggles. His early innovations sparked a transformation that helped make Santa Barbara’s waterfront a lively area with more than 20 tasting rooms and cultural venues. Santa Barbara Independent
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at SBCC is launching a three-part series called AI Unlocked to boost AI literacy for local business owners, students and educators—partners include the SBCC Career Center, Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce and the EDC SBDC. The first event, AI Unlocked: Powering Productivity, will be held Friday, Oct. 10 at Fe Bland Forum with free admission and parking—organizers have also introduced a county-wide AI survey to guide future support for businesses. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Two UCSB professors, Michel Devoret and John Martinis, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics on Oct.7 by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for their work on a superconducting circuit that advanced everyday technology—UCSB Chancellor Dennis Assanis said he was very proud of their breakthrough that began in the 1980s. Noozhawk
- ➤ Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Santa Barbara schools will screen all kindergarten to second grade students for reading difficulties to catch problems early. Parents will receive results within 45 days and students found at risk will get extra help and tutoring. KEYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ All registered voters in California will receive a Vote-by-Mail packet with a ballot, instructions and a return envelope at the beginning of October for the Nov. 4 special election — the envelope must be signed for the ballot to count. Drop boxes will be available from Oct. 6 until 8 p.m. on Election Day — voters with issues receiving their ballot should contact the Santa Barbara County Elections Office at 800-722-8683. Noozhawk
- ➤ Texas oil company Sable Offshore is seeking over $347M in damages from the California Coastal Commission for allegedly delaying the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline System that once caused the Refugio Oil Spill in 2015. On September 29, the company filed a declaratory judgment action against the state and may use an alternative offshore storage strategy—if it overcomes regulatory hurdles in Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ City officials and Alliance Bernstein will show the latest design of the Paseo Nuevo redevelopment at public meetings starting October 9—this plan has 313 housing units including 80 affordable ones to keep the Canary Hotel roof deck views clear. Open house meetings on October 15 and October 16 will give more details as the city works toward a key development agreement to move the project forward. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara County Public Works installed new parking restrictions with clear signage near the Hot Springs Trailhead on East Mountain Drive and Riven Rock Road in Montecito. Deputies and highway patrol will now enforce tow-away rules to improve pedestrian safety and ensure emergency access — community members must adjust to these changes. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Cate girls volleyball swept Villanova Prep in Carpinteria 25-16, 25-14, 25-23 and Laguna Blanca swept Thacher 25-19, 25-19, 25-22 while both teams plan to honor seniors on Thursday. In another match, Bishop Diego lost a five-set battle to St. Bonaventure, 25-18, 19-25, 23-25, 25-20, 14-16—Sophie Otte led the offensive effort. Noozhawk
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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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