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Santa Barbara
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara-based ShelterBox USA has joined Miss Daisy’s Consignment and Auction House’s program to benefit local charities — the program gives donors a tax write-off — and a wall-spanning painting of Joe’s Café by artist Brad Nack will be up for bidding until Dec. 7; a sculpted angel by LeRoy Almon is also available for sale. Noozhawk
- ➤ MOVE Santa Barbara County announced that Iluminando la Noche will run Nov. 3—7 and free rechargeable bike lights will be given to local cyclists while volunteers help install lights, direct bike traffic, and hold signs. Volunteers must arrive at 4:30 p.m. for setup before activities launch at 5 p.m. and wrap up by 6:30 p.m. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is increasing its food stores by 10%—15% to prepare for more residents who will miss CalFresh benefits next month due to a federal shutdown. Director Laurel Alcantar said 55,000 SNAP users in the county rely on this support to feed their families. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A comprehensive guide to Halloween events in Santa Barbara outlines local activities—from pumpkin patches and hayrides to trick-or-treat gatherings and ghost tours—running today through November 2, with events spanning nearby areas like Solvang and Montecito. The guide offers details on family-friendly outings and adult celebrations in time for the festive season. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Cristino's Bakery in Goleta is offering Pan de Muerto, a traditional sweet bread used to honor lost loved ones, for Día de Los Muertos until November 2. Owner Lorena Casas explained that the circular bread with strips represents the infinite cycle of life and families can place orders by calling or visiting the bakery at (170 Aero Camino). KEYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UCSB students in Education+ offer free tutoring and homework help via Zoom to K-8 students in local schools. The program recruits about 40 undergraduates each quarter and will add weekly STEM, coding and Spanish classes to support underserved families. Noozhawk
- ➤ Today, hundreds of Santa Barbara City College students are attending a Transfer Fair where representatives from four-year schools from California and Colorado host pop-ups across the west campus. The event gives students on limited budgets the chance to learn about college programs and plan transfers using SBCC’s automatic transfer plan—including UC Santa Barbara nearby—without needing to travel far. KEYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County between 1:06 and 5:06 p.m., aiming to send 28 Starlink satellites into orbit and land its booster on a droneship in the Pacific — launch noise may be heard from Santa Maria to Oxnard. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County Public Health director Dr. Mouhanad Hammami announced at a small public gathering in Santa Maria that 7,000 undocumented patients will stay with their current clinics after pressure from advocates, labor unions and Attorney General Rob Bonta — the policy change will be official on November 18. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Sutter Health announced it will acquire Hayashida Physical Therapy—operating at 319 Anacapa Street in Santa Barbara and 271 N. Fairview Avenue in Goleta—which will join its Goleta office at 5385 Hollister Avenue to form a department that will serve 8,700 patients each year. Patients will continue with the same therapists and gain more resources for orthopedic and sports therapies. Edhat
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Full Belly Files brings a mix of food and drink updates with new flasks being featured at Potter’s Point and a first look at Maison Mittal’s exclusive wine lineup available to club members. The newsletter also covers Oktoberfest deals and local festivals—giving Santa Barbara readers a quick guide on what to try next. Santa Barbara Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com report released on October 23 showed Santa Barbara topped the US luxury housing market as the priciest in California with luxury listings starting at $8.95 million — nearly 73% of the area's homes were listed at a million dollars or more. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school football teams are set to compete in the final regular season games as Dos Pueblos hosts San Marcos today and Channel Islands faces Carpinteria at 7 p.m., while Pacifica plays Bishop Diego and Thousand Oaks takes on Santa Barbara High on Friday—each game carrying playoff implications in their leagues. Noozhawk
- ➤ On Wednesday, Cate girls volleyball beat Santa Fe in a five-set match in Carpinteria by coming back from a 2-1 deficit—winning 25-23, 23-25, 19-25, 25-19, 18-16—to earn a spot in the semifinals. They will play California Academy of Math and Science in Carson on Saturday at 6 p.m.—the team aims to continue its strong play. Noozhawk
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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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Samantha Fish Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Not specified — Experience the GRAMMY®-nominated musician showcasing her new album alongside Southern rock powerhouse Robert Jon & The Wreck.
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Shine On - Pink Floyd Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Pink Floyd's iconic music brought to life by Shine On with stunning stage design.
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