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Santa Barbara
Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oso, a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix weighing about 76 pounds, is available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center. The dog—recovering from paw surgery—loves treats, toys, and walks, and his adoption fees cover neutering, microchipping, vaccinations, and flea treatment. Edhat
- ➤ People Helping People’s annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution provided holiday meals to 175 households in the Santa Ynez and Los Alamos valleys. Volunteers including teachers, students, and staff organized donations — such as turkeys, vegetables, and prepared dishes — and delivered them from Mission Santa Ines to help local residents facing food insecurity. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association invites the community to support local small businesses on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 29) by exploring unique gifts and seasonal treats downtown. The nonprofit expects the event to boost the local economy and create a lively atmosphere for shoppers. Noozhawk
- ➤ A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched at 12:48 a.m. early Sunday from Vandenberg Space Force Base to deliver 28 Starlink satellites into orbit. The reusable first-stage booster landed on a droneship in the Pacific—ensuring its use on future missions as officials said the launch supports economic growth and national security. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A local writer reviews a holiday roundup of wine and food books that offer easy tips for pairing wine with meals and share stories about winemaking—each title presenting ideas for gifts and culinary inspiration. The review covers everything from detailed cookbooks to narrative novels set in vibrant wine country. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ ON Culture details upcoming holiday events for Santa Barbara including the West Coast premiere of The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged at New Vic Theatre from December 3 to 21 and a free poetry and storytelling workshop launching the SBCAW residency on December 2 at 5 p.m.—offering local residents diverse creative experiences. Additional events feature film award tributes at SBIFF, a festive art consignment supporting ShelterBox, a Tinsel Tavern holiday celebration, and Jake Shimabukuro’s ukulele concert at the Arlington on December 10. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ MOXI will host a Noon Year's Eve Glitter Blizzard celebration on Dec. 31 for all ages that features museum-wide events including ice races, crafts, a Seaside Sock Skating Rink, and a rooftop dance party with DJ Gavin Roy Presents—tickets are required as the museum will close for general admission that day. Noozhawk
- ➤ Hosts Laure-Anne Bosselar and Christine Kravetz revived the Blue Whale Reading Series at the Unity of Santa Barbara Chapel yesterday, where local poets read original works and invited open mic contributions. Only one poet—Fran Davis—signed up, and the series, restarted in 2023 after founder Steve Braff moved away, continues to broaden its audience in Santa Barbara and Ventura County. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thirty Santa Barbara Unified School District students traveled to Nashville to join over 5,000 peers at the fall National High School Journalism Convention, where they learned reporting, broadcast news, sports media, design, and storytelling skills. The group from Dos Pueblos, Santa Barbara, and San Marcos will use the new techniques—like advanced storytelling—to boost their school journalism programs. Edhat
- ➤ UCSB’s new student housing projects move forward as UC Regents approved the East Campus design and budget and plans to renovate Ortega Dining Commons with temporary takeout for new residents. The San Benito Project, which began in spring, is 25% complete with solar thermal collectors and restored wetlands + prefabricated exterior panels to cut costs, and it will be ready for fall occupancy. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sansum Clinic, now part of Sutter Health, received a $1 million gift from Richard and Rosalyn Rosin to support a housing program that helps recruit physicians by offering loans for high-cost living in Santa Barbara— the donation will boost access to quality surgical care in our community. Edhat
- ➤ After cancer led doctors to remove her tongue, a woman used artificial intelligence, curse words, and children’s books to regain her voice—she shared her unique recovery method in a recent report. Her story highlights the creative steps she took to overcome the loss of her voice. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara High girls water polo won two games on Saturday at the Calabasas Tournament with scores of 20 to 7 over Thousand Oaks and 19 to 9 over Calabasas — Violette Bailey and Jules Horton led the team, which finished with a 5 to 1 record and will host Westlake on Dec. 3. Noozhawk
- ➤ Shane Bieber— a former UCSB ace— surprised fans by choosing to forgo free agency and continue pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays after a strong World Series performance. His move cost him millions in potential earnings and left baseball insiders and executives puzzled about his decision. 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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