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Santa Barbara
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rollin Gartzke started 805 Pool Table Services during the COVID-19 pandemic when he discovered a need for local pool table repairs. He now offers cleaning, repairs and alterations in Santa Barbara, Bakersfield and Los Angeles areas and works as a certified installer for Costco and Jack Game Room—he is not planning to expand yet. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Symphony and State Street Ballet will open their dual season with 'Romeo and Juliet' on October 18 and 19 at the Granada Theatre. The performance features new choreography by Megan Philipp and an onstage orchestra—adding energy to the production—along with 35-40 dancers and guest artists. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Artist Madeleine Ignon presents her exhibition the taut and the lush at the Architecture Foundation gallery — 229 E. Victoria St. — where she shows work that reflects her journey as a mother and artist; the exhibit runs through November 1. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Stefanie Hassett and the Ian M. Hassett Foundation will receive the 2025 Leadership in Arts Award from the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, honoring their work in supporting local arts and cultural inclusion. The award will be presented at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct 14 at 9 a.m. in Santa Maria — marking over 12 years of community-driven efforts. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Unified’s reading and math scores nearly reached their 2018-2019 highs (before the pandemic) with 51.7% meeting English standards and 41.4% meeting math standards. New statewide testing data released Tuesday shows the district’s scores exceed county and state averages and credit new teaching methods and updated curricula for the gains. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Andrew Jose Garcia Vasquez earned the first Joe Howell Legacy Scholarship on Thursday at the Santa Barbara County Board of Education meeting in Santa Maria—marking his success in earning his high school diploma through a juvenile justice program—and he received a framed certificate, a $500 check and a bouquet; he said he wants to become a plumber to help his family. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara High School marks 150 years today with an All Dons Reunion on campus from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.—the free event will feature performances, a silent auction and special exhibits that honor the school’s long legacy. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Fire Department has received a $990,000 grant from CAL FIRE to lead the Vegetation Management Program and Ignition Prevention Project. The project will begin with an 1,819-acre prescribed fire at Sedgwick Preserve in fall—reducing hazardous fuels and lowering wildfire risks for local communities. Edhat
- ➤ Santa Barbara Congressmember Salud Carbajal reintroduced the Degrees Not Debt Act at Allan Hancock College on October 2 — the bill would double the maximum Pell Grant to $14,800 and index it to inflation by 2028-2029 to help students with exceptional financial need manage rising college costs. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The city of Santa Barbara, in partnership with the Fund for Santa Barbara, allocated $333,000 through its Immigrant Relief Fund to six nonprofits serving immigrant families—providing legal defense, housing, and emergency care. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $100,000 and an extra $130,000 went to the Immigrant Legal Defense Center—helping hire a full-time staff attorney. Noozhawk
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Spanish Revival estate at 2347 East Valley Road in Montecito was listed for sale on October 7, and the property spans 7,146 square feet with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms at $979 per square foot (totaling about $6,995,000). Built in 1990, the move-in ready home features resort-style amenities and is set on one flat acre near local golf clubs and exclusive resorts. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ SBCC women's volleyball team beat Ventura College 3—1 (25—18, 27—25, 24—26, 25—19) on Wednesday at Ventura College Athletic Event Center, improving their record to 14—1 and staying undefeated in their conference. The team will play again on Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. as they try to extend their six-match win streak. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Dos Pueblos boys' water polo team captured a 13—12 win over San Marcos after securing a 13—10 lead with a goal from Aricin Marshall, while San Marcos' Jake Magid scored five times—including two in the final minute—to narrow the gap. The win improved Dos Pueblos to 19—5 overall and 3—0 in Channel League play as San Marcos dropped to 10—10 overall. Santa Barbara Independent
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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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Santa Barbara Harbor Seafood Festival
8 AM – 5 PM — Santa Barbara Harbor — Entry varies — Delight in fresh seafood delicacies from the Santa Barbara Channel served by local fishermen.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Class
Mon-Fri, Oct 20-24 — GSA Training, Santa Barbara, CA — Contact for pricing — Learn essential Object Oriented Analysis and Design skills using UML in a comprehensive training course.
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Flamingosis Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — EOS Lounge — Tickets required — Experience the eclectic sounds of electronic music producer and beatboxer Flamingosis.
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