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Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On November 7, CALM’s annual luncheon at Rosewood Miramar Beach raised over $550,000 to support programs that help children heal from trauma. Guests heard a story from CALM’s Teen Ambassador—who once needed help and is now a leader—while local officials praised the power of community support—reminding everyone that neighbors working together make a difference. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Adam’s Angels will host its Sixth Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal on November 27 from 12 to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church—over 600 meals, live music, and pet care will be offered with help from nearly 100 volunteers. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will celebrate the graduation of its 12-month Residential Treatment Program on Saturday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m. at Community Covenant Church (5070 Cathedral Oaks Road). The ceremony will include heartfelt testimonies and messages that honor the mission’s decades-long effort (over 60 years of service) to help people overcome addiction and homelessness. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara County reported that over 2,400 people are experiencing homelessness and the Public Defender’s Office is holding a sleeping bag drive to help keep families warm this winter (donations of sleeping bags, winter clothing, hygiene items, and financial contributions are accepted at the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria offices through Dec. 11 with pickup events on Dec. 12). Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Opera Santa Barbara opened its season with a production of Cavalleria rusticana at the Lobero Theatre—featuring strong vocal work and clear staging that recalled Italian opera traditions. The performance was praised for its energy and attention to detail. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 6, UCSB Sustainability held a forum at the Student Resource Building Multipurpose Room to gather student feedback on the 2025 draft Climate Action Plan. The plan aims to cut carbon emissions by roughly 90% before 2045 and includes proposals for a new central utility plant—costing about $2.25 billion—and changes to commuter transport, with formal approval scheduled for spring quarter. Daily Nexus
- ➤ Local officials said heavy rainfall on November 13 in Goleta led to flood concerns and travel disruptions while residents were directed to stocked sandbag stations for help. A high surf advisory runs from midnight November 14 to 9 a.m. November 15, warning of large waves and strong rip currents along Santa Barbara beaches. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As of Jan. 1, 2026, CenCal Health and Medi-Cal managed care plans will no longer cover GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound. Patients will have to pay out-of-pocket or seek other treatments — with bariatric surgery remaining the most effective option for severe obesity. Noozhawk
- ➤ Dignity Health Marian Regional Medical Center and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital earned an A for safety from the Leapfrog Group (a nonprofit that checks hospital care). The grade shows the hospitals used strong safety rules and worked hard to protect patients. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ San Marcos High alumni Sam Rich and Hudson Macleod helped lead Cal Poly Club Men’s Water Polo to a CWPA Club National Championship win last week in Pennsylvania—the team beat Missouri, Florida, and Texas A&M before clinching a 9-8 win over UC San Diego in the final. Noozhawk
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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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SBHS Class of 2005 Reunion
7-10 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — $40 — Celebrate 20 years since graduation with light bites, a photobooth, and nostalgic 2005 drink specials.
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Swan Lake
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Family-friendly event — Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet with a full-scale production of Tchaikovsky’s legendary masterpiece.
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Indigenous Market
11 a.m.-3 p.m. — 3227 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA — Free admission — Celebrate local native artists and enjoy vibrant traditional performances at this cultural arts fair.
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Christmas Mariachi Festival
7-10 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Pre-sale available — Experience a festive evening with El Mariachi Estrella de Mexico and the largest mariachi in the world.
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