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Santa Barbara
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local small businesses face cyberattacks that use ransomware and phishing to target customer data and disrupt operations. Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October urges these companies to update software, train staff, and back up data for better protection. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara businesses face challenges as a two-year bridge widening project along De La Vina Street disrupts traffic—limiting customer access. Shop and restaurant owners report fewer visits—forcing them to adjust daily operations amid ongoing construction. KEYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will host two supper club dinners this month to help the museum. Dia De Los Muertos x Diwali happens tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Bibi Ji to mark 500 years of food exchange between Mexico and India — the Kamayan feast is on October 29 at 6 p.m. at Mother Dough Bagels and shows a Filipino dining tradition. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Chamber Players will perform orchestral and choral music on Saturday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (305 East Anapamu Street) with Daniel Gee conducting. The program features works by Beethoven, Kodály, Prokofiev, Mendelssohn and Haydn to present a mix of powerful and gentle sounds. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Rubicon Theatre Company is hosting a free preview of its upcoming season titled ‘Crossroads: Moments That Can Change Everything’ on Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. at the Marjorie Luke Theatre—tickets are required to attend. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Kim Garcia, a UCSB teacher and artist, is showing her new exhibit Tender Material in Los Angeles as she uses resin, paper, and found objects to tell her family history and personal memory stories. The two-person show with artist Frannie Hemmelgarn is on view through Nov. 8—examining grief and repair through layered art. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SBCC School of Extended Learning offers free art classes for older adults this fall. The Painting in Acrylic class starts today at Wake Campus and the Printmaking class begins October 22 at Schott Campus—both courses run for eight weeks. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wayne Mellinger writes that More Mesa is one of Santa Barbara’s last great open spaces, and a 36 acre parcel on its northwest edge was permanently protected with a new conservation easement this month. He explains that nearby bluff top parcels are listed for $65 million—raising a call to guard this cherished land. Noozhawk
- ➤ White Buffalo Land Trust launched an 80-acre restoration project at Jalama Canyon Ranch on October 20 with support from The Roots Program—using low-tech methods to boost water retention and wildlife habitat in northern Santa Barbara County. The project will add a quarter-acre keyline pond, improve pastures, and control erosion while hosting an educational workshop on November 1 and 2—offering local land stewards hands-on training in watershed restoration. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Electrify America will install 20 DC fast chargers at the old Greyhound bus station at Carrillo and Chapala as crews dig up the site and plan new landscaping; the chargers will power up vehicles in 30 minutes and help downtown visitors get around more easily (a move to improve clean energy access) and boost local convenience (showing the city's push for modern infrastructure). Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB researchers found that farmed totoaba could curb poaching in the Gulf of California by offering a legal alternative to undercut cartel profits—analysis showed that a controlled aquaculture model may stabilize totoaba populations if coupled with safeguards. The study released on October 20th examined market and conservation data to propose this potential solution. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pacific Maritime’s 270-foot barge, Ocean Protector, has arrived off Santa Barbara to repair a temporary water intake line for the Charles E. Meyer Desalination Plant and repairs will take four weeks—workers will use large rocks to stabilize the offshore pump structures near Stearn's Wharf. KEYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CBHDA has selected Santa Barbara to host its Policy Forum from October 22—24, where state and county behavioral health leaders will meet to review workforce development, housing, Medi-Cal policy changes, and new state laws. Toni Navarro—CBHDA president and county director—will play a key role in the discussions. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Monday's SBART Luncheon at Harry's Plaza Cafe+ a light turnout was linked to a school day off, and local sports leaders noted that postseason action starts today as girls volleyball and flag football playoffs begin. Girls volleyball teams such as San Marcos and Providence kick off their postseason today while flag football favorites Dos Pueblos and San Marcos host playoff games Wednesday at 5 p.m. Noozhawk
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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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