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Santa Barbara
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Humane marks its 2,000th adoption today when a 6-week-old longhaired calico kitten named Rayne Drop — found under a running car on Monday and given spay surgery by 2:30 p.m. — was quickly matched with a new family, showing strong local support for pet adoptions. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art are exploring two major shows that display prized works by Monet, Matisse, and other famous painters—these exhibitions include docent-led tours and family art making at the museum’s Learning Lab. The collections remain on view through January 25th, 2026. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The California Coastal Commission approved Santa Barbara's permit to retain a 360-foot rock revetment at Leadbetter Beach to protect the parking lot and boatyard from winter storms. City officials said a civil engineer will monitor the structure for three to five years—its permit is valid for 10 years. Noozhawk
- ➤ SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch today from Vandenberg Space Force Base between midnight and 4 a.m. to deploy 28 Starlink satellites and the first-stage booster will land on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You—residents near Ojai and Santa Barbara may hear sonic booms shortly after take-off. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In January 2022, Sonya Sotinsky had surgery to remove her tongue and voice box due to cancer and recorded herself reading kids' books and curse words—recordings an AI firm later used to make a voice that sounds like her. Her new voice helped her talk with doctors when her cancer came back—letting her share her story while paying a $99 monthly fee for the service. Noozhawk
- ➤ Researchers at UC Santa Barbara proposed a new treatment for polycystic kidney disease using dIgA antibodies—lab-made proteins that can cross into kidney cysts—to stop cyst growth. The study, partly funded by the NIH and the U.S. Department of Defense, may lead to safer treatment options. Edhat
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rescue Mission Alliance Central Coast and Vida Church announced an initiative called Christmas Hope that will provide uncooked holiday meals for the unhoused and families in need during the holiday season — the announcement was made on November 21 at 1:05 p.m. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday inside the Brick House, Bishop Diego girls basketball split a doubleheader — they lost 60-37 to East Bakersfield and won 55-36 over Santa Maria — while Carpinteria High earned a 50-43 win over Valley Christian. Noozhawk
- ➤ Cate 8-man football beat Calvary Baptist 46-14 on Friday night at Warkentin Stadium — the win earned them a spot in the CIF-SS D2 Semifinals. The Rams will host Lancaster Baptist for the Division 2 title matchup next Saturday at 1 p.m. at Meldman Field on Cate’s campus — aiming for a championship win. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Dos Pueblos boys cross country team won the CIF-SS Division 2 title on Saturday at Mt. San Antonio College—while the San Marcos girls team qualified for the Division 3 State meet and will race next Saturday in Clovis. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB lost its second game in a row, falling 77-64 to Nevada in Reno. Nevada outperformed the Gauchos in field goal percentage, free throws and fast break points — Corey Camper Jr. set a career-high with 27 points. KEYT
- ➤ UCSB Women’s Volleyball swept Cal State Fullerton today with a 3-0 win that finished their regular season at 14–4 in the Big West and extended a 25-match winning streak over the Titans—head coach Matt Jones said the team built strong momentum ahead of the conference tournament starting November 26 in Long Beach. Noozhawk
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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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