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Santa Barbara
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On November 7th, CALM at Heart held a record-breaking fundraiser aimed at supporting programs that prevent and treat childhood trauma across the county—325 guests gathered at Rosewood Miramar Beach, and speeches from CALM leaders and a former client helped raise over $550,000 for the cause. CALM continues to strengthen community support by sharing inspiring stories and impactful outcomes. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In November 1925, Ben Turpin — a famous silent film comedian known for his crossed eyes — fell ill with appendicitis while driving in Santa Barbara and was rushed to Cottage Hospital for surgery at 5 p.m.; he recovered and later married a nurse. Edhat
- ➤ A photo by Frank DiMarco shows mussels flexing at Arroyo Burro Beach in Santa Barbara — a vivid display of the coastal ecosystem. Noozhawk
- ➤ The UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance will stage POTUS, a feminist farce, from November 14 to 22 in the Performing Arts Theater to show how aides handle a president’s unpredictable demands + the play uses humor and strong dialogue to highlight the double standards women face. Edhat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County reported no major storm impacts on Saturday morning—residents stayed safe while a flood watch was in effect—with forecasters warning that heavy rain and thunderstorms may continue later today. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX’s Falcon 9 carrying the Sentinel-6B satellite is set to launch today at 9:21 p.m. from Vandenberg Space Force Base to study sea levels if weather permits — nine minutes after liftoff the first-stage booster will return to Landing Zone 4, which may create sonic booms along the Central Coast. Noozhawk
- ➤ On Nov 13, Buellton City Council honored Native American Heritage Month by signing a proclamation recognizing the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians - the measure also acknowledged the Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic Behavioral Health Department and the Our Circle of Hope program, which will design flags for Buellton's Avenue of the Flags each November. Noozhawk
- ➤ Motorists on Modoc Road face changes as construction enters the second phase of the multi-use path, which has lowered the speed limit to 25 mph and installed new safety barriers and flaggers to help drivers share the road with bicyclists. Construction crews are now working on the south side while the north side will add crosswalks, curbs and sidewalks and replace removed trees (in late winter to early spring) in a project set to finish in 2026. Noozhawk
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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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Introduction to Spring 6, Spring Boot 3, and Spring REST Class
December 15th - 19th — GSA Training, Santa Barbara, CA — Call for pricing — Enhance your programming skills with comprehensive training on Spring technologies.
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