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Santa Barbara
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UCSB is partnering with students, local agencies and community groups to set rules, safety measures and alternative Halloween events starting today until Oct. 31. Campus officials will enforce strict parking restrictions, checkpoints and fines to limit unauthorized access—ensuring Halloween remains focused on local community celebrations. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will launch 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on October 25 at 7 p.m. PDT. Santa Barbara residents may hear sonic booms during the launch (depending on weather and conditions). Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ted Coe has completed 25 years at KCSB and today he reflected on his role in shaping Santa Barbara’s independent music scene. He recalled his journey from working at a local record store to hosting his own show at UCSB's station—highlighting the community’s rich musical history. Daily Nexus
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society and Coastal Quilters Guild invite the community to view the Santa Barbara Quilt—a piece created in 1994 that has been shown in D.C. and regional exhibitions—at the Society’s Sahyun Genealogical Library at 316 Castillo Street on Sunday, October 26 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and attendance is free while RSVPs are encouraged. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ British rapper Fakemink performed at UCSB's University Center Hub on Oct. 16 and impressed a sold-out crowd with his high-energy set featuring hits from his album London’s Saviour. Many students and visitors from nearby schools sang along and celebrated a memorable night of lively performance. Daily Nexus
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jeremiah Jack uncovered lost UCSB history when he confirmed that students once rappelled from Storke Tower—practicing in a discontinued ROTC Basic Mountaineering class—and received a February 2008 photo from Harvey Holt that shows one of the last descents. Jack now hopes his findings will spark a return of the daring tradition and may lead to a new Halloween display on the tower. Daily Nexus
- ➤ On October 14, the UCSB physics department held its Nobel Prize colloquium at Corwin Pavilion and celebrated professors Michel Devoret and John Martinis for being named Nobel laureates in Physics—an honor recognizing their groundbreaking quantum tunneling experiment from the mid-1980s. Their work has paved the way for new research in quantum computing. Daily Nexus
- ➤ Santa Barbara County families now receive CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts for every baby born on or after July 1, 2022 — each account credits up to $175 when claimed online and linked to a ScholarShare 529 plan. Over $1 million in scholarship funds have been set aside for local newborns as part of the nation’s largest children’s development account program. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will conduct a prescribed burn at the Sedgwick Reserve in the Santa Ynez Valley in early November to reduce fuel loads and lower wildfire risk. The burn will cover 281 acres of sage and oak understory over up to six nonconsecutive days—plans depend on weather and air quality conditions. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Captain Michael Riach retired from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department on October 20 after 35 years of dedicated service - he began his career with the Forest Service, served as a firefighter, paramedic and fire captain, and later mentored local students through the CERT program while launching a county car seat safety initiative. Edhat
- ➤ U.S. Rep Salud Carbajal awarded Bee Bloeser a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition on Oct. 21 during a P.E.O. meeting to honor her 88th birthday and lifetime service as a speech pathologist and smallpox eradicator — her work has impacted communities globally and she continues to share her story locally. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school football teams have two games left to clinch CIF-SS playoff spots. Santa Barbara High, San Marcos and Carpinteria High will host league rivals while Bishop Diego and Dos Pueblos play away—making this week crucial for playoff hopes. Noozhawk
- ➤ The UCSB Men's Soccer team clinched its spot in the Big West Tournament with a 2-0 win over Sacramento State on Wednesday — Steinar Bjornsson and Nicolas Willumsen scored as the defense earned the team its eighth shutout. They will host UC Irvine Saturday at 7 p.m. to try to secure a top two seed and a first-round bye. Noozhawk
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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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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training Class
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — GSA Training — $2250 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led C# programming training in Santa Barbara.
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