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Santa Barbara
Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Partners in Housing Solutions, founded in 2015 by Social Venture Partners Santa Barbara—this nonprofit helps locals who are un-housed or at risk secure permanent housing through a network of private rental property owners. The organization has connected over 1,400 people to stable homes and relies on foundations and government grants for flexible funding to meet urgent housing needs. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara is getting ready for a festive winter season with events scheduled through December, including sock skating at MOXI starting November 22 and a free youth concert at the Lobero Theatre on November 23. The schedule also features illuminated zoo displays, parades, community tree lighting and more, with many free options (such as the downtown holiday tree lighting) available for residents. Edhat
- ➤ After a week of heavy rainstorms and high winds, Isla Vista’s iconic Del Playa Drive washed into the sea on November 15—taking hundreds of shattered glass bottles, four dozen lime scooters and several damaged fraternity houses with it. Local residents and property owners have reacted with mixed feelings as they assess the storm's lasting impact. Daily Nexus
- ➤ Veggie Rescue is a nonprofit that rescues extra produce from over 55 farms, stores, and bakeries and delivers it within 24 hours to 69 local organizations—helping fight food waste and food insecurity. Founded by Terry Delaney in 2010, the group now funds a busy transportation program and plans to boost volunteer efforts and food donations with a new gleaning program and an annual fundraiser on May 21—aiming to increase rescued food from 700,000 to nearly one million pounds over the next few years. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara has ten iconic restaurants that have served generations with classic dishes and cherished history, including Palace Grill (hosting presidents) and Joe’s Cafe (founded in 1928). Chase Restaurant, which closed after an October 2024 fire, announced it will reopen soon. Edhat
- ➤ Artist Champagne Smoke led a session at the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara that combined art and movement — the session provided calm in a time of community uncertainty. Local home cook Collin Harmon draws on nearby farmers markets to create recipes that celebrate Santa Barbara traditions. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB MFA Open Studios was held beneath Harder Stadium — a location that gives an industrial look — where graduate art students showed their work and let the public see how art gets made. The event previewed the end-of-year exhibit — showing both finished works and projects in progress — and invited visitors to learn about the artists’ styles. Daily Nexus
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After Pass 1 of course registration ended this past week, freshman Finbar O’Flanagan dropped out of UCSB because he could not secure any major classes—many other students are also distressed by the shortage. Faculty say the crisis is overblown while officials work to address the ongoing challenges in class registration. Daily Nexus
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Environmental Defense Center said it opposes the new Oil and Gas Leasing program by the U.S. Department of Interior that would open federal waters off the West Coast, including the fragile Santa Barbara Channel, to drilling. The group warned that new drilling could cause oil spills that would hurt local wildlife, fishing, tourism and the coast — a risk echoed by many lawmakers urging a halt to the plan. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara MTD announced changes for Thanksgiving weekend—buses will not run on November 27 and will operate on a Sunday schedule on November 28 when the Transit Center will open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Normally, the center operates from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UCSB students have experienced seasonal depression as shorter days and heavy academic demands affect their mood. Research shows that coastal sunshine and lively campus life—which help reduce stress and boost serotonin—offer much needed relief as winter quarter approaches. Daily Nexus
- ➤ Local philanthropists Rich Rosin and Roz Rosin have donated $1 million to Sansum Clinic to help recruit new doctors and improve surgical care. The gift supports the Lovelace Fund for Medical Excellence/Physician Housing Program and will offer loans to new physicians struggling with high-priced housing — a measure expected to expand access to quality care in Santa Barbara. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local prep girls basketball teams won their games on Thursday, with San Marcos beating Righetti 57-52 inside the Thunderhut and Santa Barbara High winning 47-42 at the Brick House—other teams including Dos Pueblos, Bishop Diego, Carpinteria High, Laguna Blanca, and Santa Ynez also earned wins. Several squads will face upcoming contests as San Marcos travels to Cabrillo on Dec. 2 and Santa Barbara High hosts Newbury Park—Dos Pueblos will play Trinity Classical Friday. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Saints Juniors won the GCYFL Championship with a score of 26 to 6 over Valley Rush at La Playa Stadium in early November—capping an undefeated season with an 11 to 0 record and outscoring opponents by 396 to 56. 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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