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Santa Barbara
Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hospice of Santa Barbara invites the community to its 42nd Annual Light Up a Life ceremonies to honor loved ones; free events are scheduled on December 6th in Montecito, December 7th in Santa Barbara, December 13th in Carpinteria, and December 14th in Goleta with speakers, music, and refreshments. Guests may hang a star on a memorial tree that will remain lit through the end of the year — those unable to attend in person can dedicate a digital star for a $15 donation. Edhat
- ➤ On Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, The Pighetti Project will ask for donations to support Santa Barbara first responders—providing infrared sauna treatments for recovery and funds for family support events to boost local resilience. Noozhawk
- ➤ Today, residents can join a free Skate and Scoot event at Elings Park parking lots from 3-6 p.m. where roller skaters, scooter riders, skateboarders and cyclists can ride, enjoy a performance by The Bubble Guy, buy food from Big Joe’s Tacos and drinks from Yellow Belly Tap—parking is $6. Noozhawk
- ➤ A bungalow court built in November 1925 at 223 E. Figueroa in Santa Barbara has ten houses with a $6,000 permit, according to local historian Betsy J. Green. The design follows a two-row layout—one of three main patterns for bungalow courts that once served as vacation rentals in the city. Edhat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County banned new oil and gas drilling and will phase out 1,030 active wells that produce 2.7 million barrels annually as part of its 2030 Climate Action Plan to cut emissions by 50% from 2018 levels—an example noted after COP30 in Brazil ended without addressing fossil fuel emissions. The county now seeks to lead by urging other local governments to follow its approach in phasing out fossil fuels. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Santa Barbara is asking residents to complete a street input survey by December 12 to help shape its Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan—aimed at reducing serious traffic injuries and fatalities. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After record-breaking rain earlier this month, county health officials warned beachgoers at Isla Vista to avoid the ocean because storm runoff carries bacteria, oil, and chemicals that may cause illness. Some surfers who ignored the advisory reported cold-like symptoms—such as coughing and low energy—after riding the waves. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dos Pueblos boys basketball pulled away to win 62-48 over Point Loma at Sovine Gym in Goleta on Saturday. Bishop Diego beat Agoura 57-28 on Friday and key players Wyatt Gardiner and Shane Kwizera helped secure the wins. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Gauchos won the inaugural Resorts World Las Vegas Championship with a 74-71 victory over Seattle U, using 13 offensive rebounds and an 88% free throw rate to overcome a team on a four-game win streak. They will open conference play on Dec. 4 at 6:00 p.m. in The Thunderdome and fans are invited to wear blue for the Blue Out. KEYT
- ➤ At the CBU Classic, the Gauchos won 66-64 when Olivia Bradley scored a game-winning layup—set up by Maddie Naro's perfect cross-court pass as Bradley led with 17 points. UCSB will open Big West play on December 4th at Long Beach State—where Zoe Borter and Naro added 15 and 12 points respectively. KEYT
- ➤ Bishop Diego finished the Santa Clara Tournament with a 68-33 win over Santa Ynez High Saturday, led by Shane Kwizera who scored 17 points and six steals, along with Shammah Kwizera’s 12 points and Crew Sjovold’s 10 points—other prep contests saw Palmdale edge Carpinteria High 55-52 and Dos Pueblos lose 53-41 to Atascadero; Dos Pueblos will play St. Bonaventure on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Noozhawk
- ➤ On Saturday in Clovis, the Dos Pueblos boys cross country team finished eighth in Division 2 with 201 points — five of their seven runners set lifetime best times. The San Marcos girls placed tenth in Division 3 with 307 points as they ended their season. Noozhawk
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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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Christmas Day Buffet
12-7 p.m. — Finch & Fork — Reservations recommended — Celebrate the season with a lavish buffet featuring seafood, carving stations, and delectable desserts.
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The Gift of Christmas Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an unforgettable evening with Jim Brickman featuring holiday classics and heartwarming stories.
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