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Santa Barbara
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last month, United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County said its 10th Anniversary Rally4Kids event raised over $475,000— the highest amount in its history— to support youth programs like STEM, literacy, career readiness, and meal services as the organization prepares for the holiday season. Edhat
- ➤ Crane Country Day Fair took place Sunday at Crane School in Montecito. The event had a petting zoo, face painting, cupcake walk, and a stand selling homemade treats—bringing families, community members, and friends together. KEYT
- ➤ Little Miss Bossy is a seven-month-old domestic longhair holding court at the Santa Maria Campus who may start off shy but soon shows gentle authority and soft fur. Santa Barbara Humane is open for adoptions from 12 to 4:30 PM every day except Wednesdays (a great chance for locals to bring home a loving pet). Edhat
- ➤ Blue is a 5-year-old male Siberian Husky weighing about 79 pounds and is now available for adoption at Lompoc Animal Center at 1501 West Central in Lompoc — he is well-mannered, follows basic commands, walks well on a leash, and enjoys outdoor adventures. Edhat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Sunday afternoon from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 12:24 p.m. carrying 28 Starlink satellites that pushed the total above 10,000 — the booster landed successfully on a Pacific droneship about eight minutes later. Noozhawk
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Visitor Center reported 2,000 fewer international tourists in September—a 25% drop from last year—while local hotels noted an increase in in-state guests. Local tour operators said the change may affect spending since visitors from California tend to stay for shorter periods and usually spend less. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Unified School District announced that over 51% of its students met or exceeded state literacy standards on the CAASPP, with 51.7% scoring in English Language Arts and 41.4% in Math—district leaders praised teachers and staff for their key role and said they will build on this progress. Edhat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Newsom signed AB 1056 into law to phase out set gillnets (mile-long nets used for catching halibut and white sea bass) so that over 100 marine species will be protected from entanglement. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cal Fire and the NFPA are teaming up with the State Fire Marshal in a Fire Prevention Week campaign called Charge into Fire Safety—urging residents to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely at home. The campaign aims to reduce the risk of fires from battery mishandling and reminds people to follow proper charging and disposal guidelines. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UCSB sports fans have kept a 30-year tradition of tossing tortillas at games since 1995—this practice sometimes leads to technical fouls and coach confrontations. In a recent contest, tortilla throws resulted in penalties—highlighting the ongoing impact of this quirky celebration. Noozhawk
- ➤ Oakland Soldiers announced a new basketball team in Santa Barbara and unveiled plans for Soldier Day on April 18, 2026 at UCSB’s Thunderdome—an event expected to draw 6,000 fans from across California. The team begins practice this week to give local players a chance to compete at a higher level. KEYT
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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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Santa Barbara Halloween Bar Crawl
4 PM – 11 PM — Unbearable Skee Lodge — Ticket required — The Halloween Event of the Year featuring access to the best spots in town!
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Journey Through Jazz
7:15-9:15 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Free entry — Experience a vibrant musical journey through jazz history from Dixieland to Fusion.
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Halloween On The Harbor
8 p.m. - 12 a.m. — The Anchor Rose — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Halloween with a festive rooftop party featuring stunning views.
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ZZ Top Live Concert
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to the legendary ZZ Top and special guests Night Ranger for an unforgettable night.
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Jack Johnson's Double Feature Surf Film Night
6-8:30 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Tickets available through request system — Enjoy classic surf films paired with live music from Jack and Friends.
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David Sedaris Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the wit and charm of David Sedaris as he shares new stories and diary entries.
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Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K
7 AM – 12 PM — Loquita Santa Barbara — Cost info not specified — Experience the scenic beauty of Santa Barbara while running in a half marathon or 5K.
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Repair Cafe Santa Barbara
6-8 p.m. — Rancho Goleta Lakeside — Free entry — Gather with neighbors to repair, recycle, and restore your items in a friendly community setting.
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Evening with Judy Collins and Tom Rush
7-8:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting voice of Grammy award-winner Judy Collins alongside the legendary Tom Rush in a memorable concert.
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