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Santa Barbara
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, The Brasscals will debut their album Vierge with a live performance and fundraiser at Casa de la Raza, 601 East Montecito Street, from 7 to 10 p.m.—the event will feature deejay sets from DJ Turtle and DJ Rob and performances by S.B. Rollers and World Dance for Humanity, with a suggested donation of $15 to support community programs. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ A donation drive is happening at Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop with donations accepted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and held yesterday to help families facing food shortages and SNAP confusion amid recent federal raids—organized by Alex Ramirez with 805 UndocuFund, the drive asks for food, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and baby products while also supporting the Carpinteria Children’s Project. Santa Barbara Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spero Renewables, a Goleta startup near UCSB, was selected by Shell’s GameChanger program to scale a process that turns plant waste into renewable fuels and natural vanilla flavoring. The program will support the firm with feasibility studies, cost modeling, and commercial partnerships—steps that will move its innovative technology closer to market. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tecolote Book Shop in Montecito will host award-winning author Kenneth Strange Jr.—a former FBI special agent and educator—for a book signing Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3–5 p.m. at 1470 E. Valley Road, where he will sign his travel adventure book It’s Your Camino and his true-crime memoir A Cop’s Son that earned IPPY and American Legacy Book Awards. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative will host its sixth annual ‘Ready to Hang’ art show at CAW on November 22 from 4–9 p.m.—the free event will showcase local art that explores the theme of origins. Teacher Madeleine Ignon will choose the winners and special awards will honor creative talent. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Stellan Skarsgard received the Montecito Award at the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 11. He was honored for his noted performance in SENTIMENTAL VALUE (where he played a reclusive director trying to reconnect with his daughters). Edhat
- ➤ Jack Johnson performed a special show at Arlington Theatre last week, mixing surf films, music and onstage testimonials that honored his journey from surfer to rock star—Gaby Moreno delivered a lively bilingual set at Marjorie Luke Theatre on Sunday night that brought the crowd together. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County hosted its first annual College Career Expo at the Sal Rodriguez Clubhouse in Goleta during the last week of October. More than 50 teens met professionals from fields like healthcare, finance, aviation and public service—local leaders and business owners helped spark interest in future career paths, then the event turned into a Teen Night with games and music. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A storm drenched Santa Barbara County overnight and flash flood warnings were in effect for Solvang, Buellton, and Gaviota from midnight to 3 a.m.—some areas recorded over 3 inches of rain in 12 hours while authorities responded to multiple crashes on Highway 101 and Evans Avenue, with more rain expected today. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Housing Authority is converting a former Quality Inn at 3055 De la Vina St. into Spanish Colonial-style studio apartments with community rooms, laundry, and offices for 32 formerly homeless residents. The $18 million project is funded by the city, Santa Barbara Foundation, Banc of California and the state Homekey+ program, and residents will pay 30% of their income for rent as they move in by April. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Women Winemakers and Culinarians Foundation announced that its Pink Wines for the Pink Ribbon campaign raised $2,500 in September and October to support free care services at the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara. Local winemakers donated over seven dozen bottles of rosé wine—symbolizing hope—to help fund vital programs for women facing breast cancer. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Eight Santa Barbara runners competed in the TCS New York City Marathon on Nov. 2, earning their spots through a lottery win, charity efforts, or meeting qualifying standards. They ran across New York’s five boroughs as family and friends cheered them on — marking a proud moment for the local sports community. Noozhawk
- ➤ Keith Luberto, the founding athletic director for Providence School, released his memoir Coaching Under Fire that tells his journey from growing up on Long Island to building a successful athletic program in Santa Barbara—highlighting his road to redemption, which includes overcoming addiction, cancer, and career setbacks while leading the girls basketball team to a CIF championship in its fourth year. Noozhawk
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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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8th Annual Winter Music Showcase
6:00-7:30 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the winter season with an evening of live musical performances.
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