Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Santa Ynez Valley Foundation honored seven community champions who volunteered thousands of hours at Camp Carmina near Los Olivos on Sunday (its 31st anniversary) as nearly 200 locals celebrated the event.
Each honoree chose a nonprofit to receive a $1,000 grant.
💼 Business
The Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Goleta, held October 12 to 14, focuses on artificial intelligence, leadership, and evolving business models on the Central Coast (highlighting local innovation).
Women leaders discuss technological change and community solutions as the event continues today.
🎭 Culture
Marty Stuart performed at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara with his band, the Fabulous Superlatives, where a full crowd gave standing ovations.
The event showcased classic tunes and lively storytelling (highlighting his country music roots).
Julian Lage Quartet will perform a jazz show at the Lobero Theatre (33 E.
Canon Perdido St.) on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The event features a fresh band lineup following the release of Lage’s new album.
🎓 Education
The Lompoc Teen Center and Endowment for Youth Committee/Community will host the third annual Pathways: A Career Conference for Teens on Saturday, Nov.
7 at Lompoc High School — a free event offering workshops, a poster showcase, and round-trip transportation for South County students.
Washington Elementary principal Arielle Curry returned on Friday after an eight-day leave imposed over disputed student election results at the Mesa school.
She said she will lead changes to make the process fair and rebuild trust among students and families.
🌲 Environment
A slow-moving Kelvin wave combined with this month's high tides has raised tide levels more than a foot at the harbor, prompting local officials and the Santa Barbara Yacht Club to plan protection for historic property.
Experts warn the ocean pattern may cause continued coastal erosion through winter and spring.
🏥 Health
The Santa Barbara YMCA is expanding programs with over 10 weekly options including pickleball, swimming and group fitness to help older adults stay active amid rising loneliness concerns.
The nonprofit will add options based on member feedback.
Nearly 100 participants attended Friendship Center’s inaugural dementia care conference (held Sept.
26 at The Leta Hotel) where experts and caregivers discussed impacts and options for addressing dementia. Organizers say the event sparked valuable conversations that will help improve local support and care.
📰 Lifestyle
Lane Farms is reporting fewer visitors during Halloween season as warm weather + heat have reduced turnout at this community pumpkin patch.
Families still visit to search for pumpkins and the farm expects customer numbers to rise as cooler temperatures approach.
🏈 Sports
San Marcos girls golf defeated Santa Barbara High in a non-league match on Monday at the Santa Barbara Golf Club.
The Royals posted a top-five combined score of 222 while standout Simrin Singh earned her fifth medalist honor this season (coach Sarah Ashton praised her consistency and leadership).
Santa Barbara High volleyball's Jules Horton and San Marcos cross country's August Singer were named Athlete of the Week at Monday's SBART Press Luncheon (held at Harry's Plaza Cafe).
Horton helped her team share the league title while Singer set a school record at the Clovis Invitational.
Westmont Men’s Soccer earned a 1-0 win over Chaminade on Monday in Oahu when Leonel Olivo Ortiz scored from a set play, marking his third goal in four games.
The win tied them for second in PacWest and they will play Hawai’i Hilo on Thursday.
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