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Santa Barbara
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Humane welcomed Maya, an 8-year-old husky, back on Your Morning News with Maya after she was surrendered when her owner moved and could not take her along — she now greets visitors at the campus. The nonprofit, named Best Place to Adopt a Pet for the fourth year, will benefit from local events — Pilates classes on November 7th and a car show on November 16th with 50% off adoptions — that aim to boost pet adoptions. KEYT
- ➤ All Saints-by-the-Sea church will mark its 125th anniversary this weekend with a choir concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday—followed by a champagne reception and a Sunday service at 9 a.m. featuring a special brunch and children’s activities. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s State Street saw its retail vacancy rate rise to a two-year high in Q3 2025, with only 11 new leases adding 17,427 square feet, Radius Commercial Real Estate said. Nearby properties remain empty—like Habitat Home & Garden—while new leases on the Mesa and projects from local brands signal a shifting market. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Edhat announced that Jess Williams won its annual Halloween Story Writing Contest today — she will receive a $30 gift card to Handlebar Coffee Roasters. Judges praised her creative story among many strong local entries. Edhat
- ➤ Art and Soul will show Emerging, the first solo exhibit by Bella DiBernardo, its artist-in-residence, with an opening reception on November 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 1323 State St. The exhibit will share her personal story with bold acrylic paintings—highlighting her creative path. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District is hosting its 5th Annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Anisq’Oyo Park tonight from 7 to 11 featuring a silent disco and live performances—additionally, a Dia de Los Muertos event is scheduled for November 1 from 12 to 3 at the St. George Youth Center. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Representatives from over 70 colleges—including Gauchos, Bruins, and out-of-state schools—attended SBCC’s annual Transfer Fair at its West Campus Great Meadow on Wednesday to help students plan for four-year transfers. Over 500 students participated and the event saw a 15% increase in transfer guarantees while offering free food and a passport activity for added engagement. Noozhawk
- ➤ Engineers Without Borders built and installed a solar-powered table in front of the Chemistry Building at UCSB—this project took two years of student-led planning and hands-on fabrication with donated panels and campus mentorship, and it now offers charging outlets and energy storage for students. The table stores 1,280 watt-hours and delivers up to 400 watts at peak sunlight, marking a milestone for student innovation. Daily Nexus
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant sent a letter on October 22 stating that Sable Offshore did not repair its corroded pipeline as required, halting its production restart application. The company disputed the order and will meet with the fire marshal while facing a board hearing and criminal arraignment on Tuesday — actions that may delay its plans further. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ AT&T cellular customers lost access to 9-1-1 service in Santa Barbara and nearby areas on Thursday, October 30 at 2:30 p.m. as police advised texting 9-1-1 or calling (805)882-8900 while the cause and duration of the outage remain unknown. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Humane urges pet owners to plan ahead this Halloween to keep their animals safe—reminding families to secure candy, choose comfortable costumes, and create quiet spaces during trick-or-treating. The agency offers affordable microchipping and dog training programs at its Santa Barbara and Santa Maria campuses to help reduce pet stress. Edhat
- ➤ On October 28th, Sutter Health entered into an agreement to acquire Hayashida Physical Therapy, a trusted provider in Santa Barbara County. The deal keeps current therapists serving patients at the Santa Barbara and Goleta locations and will serve about 8,700 patients each year (ensuring continuous care in the community). Santa Barbara Independent
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mark Gonzales has turned his family recipe for a salted rice crispy treat into The Good Square—an innovation born from his early career at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club and nurtured through local partnerships with schools and businesses. He will soon see the treat featured at Santa Barbara Bowl for upcoming shows—adding another chapter to his legacy of community connection. Noozhawk
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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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UCSB Chamber Players Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Karl Geiringer Hall — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of captivating chamber music performed by talented musicians from UCSB.
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