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Monday, November 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friendship Center’s Halloween Disco fundraiser drew nearly 120 guests on November 2nd for an evening of music, costumes, and support for dementia care for older adults in Santa Barbara County—helping raise funds to improve local care services. Noozhawk
- ➤ Local best friends Sadie Bush and Shae Fitzgerald launched Girls Running Late SB, a run club for teen girls aged 12 to 18 that meets every Tuesday for a 2-mile run to build safety and empowerment in the community. The founders plan to strengthen bonds and seek gear partnerships to boost safety—ensuring a supportive space for young runners. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Campus Point at UCSB is a popular surf spot with a deep history that began with the Chumash people and later saw European explorers, with its name changing from Sismikiw to Pelican Point—each name marking a different era from native use to a WWII naval base. Today a USGS benchmark stands on the point, linking its past to its role as an academic landmark. Edhat
- ➤ The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced eight honorees for the 2026 Virtuosos Award—Jacob Elordi, Chase Infiniti, Amy Madigan, Wagner Moura, Renate Reinsve, Sydney Sweeney, Teyana Taylor and Jeremy Allen White will discuss their work during the festival on Sunday, February 8. This award recognizes talent that has shaped notable film performances this year. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara City College has partnered with Mentavi Health to offer online ADHD evaluations that take 60-90 minutes and return results in five days — cutting long waits for academic accommodations. The service costs $189 and helps students access the support they need to succeed. Edhat
- ➤ UCSB student volunteers with Education+ now offer free tutoring and mentoring to K-8 public school children in Goleta, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria to help close opportunity gaps. The program provides homework help, enrichment sessions and specialty Zoom classes (including group coding and Spanish classes) and will add STEM education classes this winter. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials have revived plans to offer land-based access to six public beaches along an 8.5-mile stretch of the Gaviota Coast at Hollister Ranch. Public workshops will be held on Nov 12 in Buellton and on Nov 13 in Goleta, with a virtual session on Nov 17—input will guide the environmental review process led by state agencies. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness and CenCal Health are hosting community workshops to gather input on improving behavioral health services. Today, a workshop on Youth System of Care is held at Lompoc Public Library from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. — a second session on Housing Interventions is scheduled for November 18 at Santa Maria Public Library with refreshments and gift cards provided. Edhat
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the moon will appear 7% larger as it nears its closest point—about 221,726 miles away—and will rise near the eastern horizon at dusk, offering a unique view for local residents. This super moon event presents a rare opportunity to see our closest and brightest full moon of the year. Noozhawk
- ➤ Björk, a two-year-old cat at the Santa Barbara campus, quickly changes from a quiet loaf to a lively performer with her wand toy. The campus is open for adoptions from 12 to 4:30 p.m. every day except Wednesdays — offering locals a chance to bring home a uniquely artistic pet. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UC Santa Barbara women’s basketball team will open their season today at the Thunderdome against Cal State Monterey Bay with tipoff at 6 p.m. Coach Renee Jimenez has added transfers Maddie Naro (Santa Clara) and Zoey Shaw (St. Bonaventure) plus freshmen Chuncey Anderson and Ava Rawlins to build a team that will contend for a Big West Championship. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Bishop Diego and San Marcos football teams are set to start their CIF-SS playoff runs on Friday. Bishop Diego, fresh off an 8-2 season and a second-place finish in the Marmonte League, will host San Jacinto at La Playa Field at 7 p.m.—while San Marcos, which clinched a playoff spot by finishing third in the Tri-County League, will travel to Pasadena to face South Pasadena in the Div. 11 playoffs. Noozhawk
- ➤ Cate girls volleyball advanced to the finals with a four-set win over the California Academy of Math and Science in Carson on Saturday—head coach Jordon Dyer said standout players led the victory. The Rams will face West Valley next Saturday at 5 p.m. in a championship game at an undetermined venue. Noozhawk
- ➤ The UCSB Women’s Soccer team secured a 1-0 win over UC Irvine on Sunday at Anteater Stadium — Emily Caughey scored in the second half and Maddie Buckley made key saves; they will face top-seeded CSUN on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Northridge. Noozhawk
- ➤ SBCC Football lost 56-39 to Citrus College on Saturday in Glendora when the Owls pulled ahead in the fourth quarter. The winless Vaqueros will face Santa Ana next Saturday at La Playa Field as they seek their first win of the season. 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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