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Santa Barbara
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Humane reached its 2,000th adoption milestone today when six-week-old calico kitten Rayne Drop was spayed and quickly adopted at the Santa Maria campus—showing strong local support for pet care services. Noozhawk
- ➤ A local farm stand and non-profit are delivering no-cost chemical-free vegetables to help low-income families after a government shut down stranded many people—volunteers using electric bikes continue the deliveries in spite of heavy rains and have increased the reach from 200 to 1,200 recipients. Deliveries occur on Monday and Thursday and the service relies on funding from sales, grants, and donations. KEYT
- ➤ Santa Barbara New House provides a clean, sober living home for men overcoming addiction and offers scholarships to help them rebuild their lives since its founding in 1955—its client-run program addresses a vital local need. Last week the nonprofit hosted its Second Annual Sober Comedy Show at The Alano Club, where all proceeds supported the scholarship fund for low-income residents. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara County announced its Toys for Tots donation drive on November 17 to support local children this holiday season. Donation boxes inside county buildings in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, along with additional boxes outside fire stations, will collect toys until December 17—supervisors will join a Board meeting on December 9 to back the effort. Edhat
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A cat burglar stole Fat Albert (a 17-year-old black cat) from the Longhorn Coffee Shop and Bakery at 3:11 p.m. last Wednesday from 3687 Sagunto St., and surveillance video shows a woman trying to bag him while local fans offer a $500 reward for his safe return (community search efforts are underway). Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara will host the free Brazilian Day Festival on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Casa de la Guerra and De La Guerra Plaza. Festival activities include Brazilian bands, dance performances, a Carnaval Day parade, a bikini fashion show, a kids fun zone + a beer garden offering ethnic food and artisanal goods. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Clean Energy is offering new incentives to help homeowners install energy-efficient heat pump HVAC systems—eligible for up to $3,500 for replacing gas furnaces or water heaters and up to $4,000 for electrical work. The program runs until June 30 or until funds run out. Noozhawk
- ➤ Heavy rain on November 17 set a 127-year record in Santa Barbara as some areas recorded up to 556% of normal rainfall—prompting warnings to avoid flooded roads and standing water. County data show the city received 0.53 inches in one day and over 8 inches in four days, and more storms are expected with risks of mudslides and debris on Highway 166—forcing caution for motorists. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Expond launched its Wellness Walks service on November 18 to help Santa Barbara residents improve well-being by pairing them with vetted providers for 45-minute guided walks—aimed at easing holiday loneliness by fostering safe, meaningful connections. Santa Barbara Independent
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s culinary scene grew more diverse when Manifattura opened on State Street downtown — a new Italian restaurant by the team behind Aperitivo Wine Bar that serves fresh handmade pasta and classic Italian dishes. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Monday’s SBART Press Luncheon, San Marcos High runners Elise Tuttle and Wyatt Degner were honored as Athlete of the Week for posting top times in the CIF SS Division 3 prelims, and Cate’s eight man football team advanced to Division II semifinals with a 15 to 6 win on Friday—local boys’ basketball teams preview their seasons with openers scheduled on November 24 and November 25. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ On November 10, Santa Barbara High School honored its top 150 athletes at the Santa Barbara Club as part of its sesquicentennial celebration; honorees included Eddie Mathews (’49), Al Geiberger (’55) and Jesse Orosco. The event also inducted nine athletes and three teams into the SBHS Hall of Fame. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Dos Pueblos girls water polo won 15-6 over Santa Barbara High in their season opener on Tuesday — nine players scored and goalie Reagan Mack made 14 saves to lead the Chargers to victory. Noozhawk
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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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3rd Friday’s Lunch Hang
12-1:30 p.m. — The Cruisery, 501 State St, Santa Barbara, CA — Free entry — Meet locals in your 20s and 30s for lunch and great conversation while making new friends.
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