S anta Barbara Beautiful 60th Annual Awards Celebration Sunday, September 28th, 2025 – 2:00pm
Alhecama Theatre, 215a E. Canon Perdido Street For information and admissions, visit SBbeautiful.org
Also:
Business in Art Award presented by The City of Santa Barbara Arts Advisory Committee
Voted Best of 100 Years of Santa Barbara Public Art Award, by Nathan Vonk, Sullivan Goss
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The Good Samaritan
By Christopher Davis / Contributor
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS and with a heart turned toward helping people and desiring a career as an actor, Duane Henry’s journey from his birthplace in Birmingham, England, to Hollywood, and on to Santa Barbara has been varied and challenging. Born in 1985 to a teenaged mom, Henry experienced a difficult childhood but had a sense early on that he was destined for bigger things.
“As a child, I don’t think I fully recognized the challenging financial and domestic hardships we faced, as my mom worked hard to shield us from most of that.
I also had an active imagination to protect myself. It’s only as an adult, through therapy and reflection, that I see that all more clearly.”
What Henry did know with certainty was that he wanted something different and had a dream of both pursuing an acting career and helping to support his mom and family.
Henry eventually studied drama at Dudley College, outside of Birmingham. When he was 17, he moved to London to explore a career in acting and had some early success landing a role in the British TV series Doctors. In 2011, Henry got a part in Madonna’s historical romance drama W.E.
He left for Los Angeles in 2013 to try his luck there. His first years in Los Angeles were fraught with difficulties and obstacles. Henry was even homeless for a time.
“It was a tremendously frightening and unsettling time. I was living out of my car. couch surfing. Crashing at the gym. Staying up all night. I even rented a U-haul to sleep in, for a time,” recalled Henry. “Close friends were making sure I got fed
but most people assumed I was just fine, and I pretended to be, but I wasn’t. People become homeless for many reasons and there is a real story behind each and every one of us.”
Since his move to Los Angeles, the actor has defied many odds, transforming his life from just getting by, to prominence as a breakout star. He holds those early challenging experiences close to his heart. “I never want to forget those struggles and I want to do all that I can to advocate for others who are unsheltered and struggling. I now see people living on the streets and say to myself, ‘there but for the grace of God go I,” said Henry.
2016 was a profound year for Henry with the best and worst events in his life happening simultaneously—the death of his girlfriend from complications related to asthma and landing his first major Hollywood TV role as a regular on NCIS
“I was deep in grief and not prepared for the success or able to really enjoy it...too much was happening too quickly, and I didn’t handle it well. From the outside I was perceived as a major success story, but on the inside, I was spiraling with bouts of depression and anxiety.”
His character was written out of the series in 2018. At the time, it felt like a difficult career blow, but Henry now believes it saved his life.
“The universe was telling me I needed a break... to reflect and heal and focus on myself,” said Henry. “I also wanted to dedicate more of my life to others; to causes I believe in.”
Henry’s universe opened further when he visited Santa Barbara for the first time. He felt an instant connection to the town and felt that it was the ideal place for personal growth. He began visiting Santa Barbara more frequently and eventually moved here permanently in 2022. He now feels fortunate to call Santa Barbara home.
Since then, Henry has been committed to more personal and charitable endeavors. He’s been a celebrity spokesperson and event host for various organizations including DignityMoves, emceed at numerous regional nonprofit fundraising events and live auctions, created public service announcements for causes he cares about, has cohosted KEYT’s Unity Shoppe telethon, and was a headliner player in Kenny Loggins’ In the Danger Zone Celebrity pickleball tournament to support Unity Shoppe.
“Good Samaritan Shelters, among many other things, provides all the services for DignityMoves’ transitional housing for the formerly homeless, and that is how I first learned about them and their amazing work to empower their clients. They look at each client as an individual to address their specific life challenges including mental/physical health, drug and alcohol addictions, financial and employment status, and any other factors related to their becoming unhoused. Good Sam really encompasses so much of what I’m personally passionate about and their farming and culinary program is an absolute miracle,” said Henry.
While his acting career is far from over, Henry is putting his attention elsewhere for now. In addition to his advocacy work, he is an avid pickleball player, is a weekly co-host on the KLITE FM Morning Show with his friend Catherine Remak, and has even done work with a local Shakespeare company which led to performances locally and in Macedonia last summer. He is also working on his own physical and mental health and addressing traumas in his past with a local therapist.
Duane has recently aligned with the Central Coast’s Good Samaritan Shelters (Good Sam) and their “Food for Good” farming and culinary initiative as well as their support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
“Hollywood will always be there and, when the timing is right, the project is right, and I feel at a place where I’m emotionally ready, I’ll jump back in,” said Henry. “Right now, I’m just enjoying each day as it comes.” goodsamaritanshelter.org
Duane Henry and Kenny Loggins
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Duane Henry
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Farm to Table, Jobs to Housing
Good Samaritan Shelter’s “Food for Good” Program
By Christopher Davis / Contributor
ULTIVATING A GARDEN OF HOPE, Good Samaritan Shelter (Good Sam) has been growing new ideas during their 30 years of serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness with essential shelter, support, and pathways to stability. After dreaming of a farm and food program, which would also employ their own clients including driving food trucks to go out into the community, Good Sam, as they are known, has realized their dream and more!
Now the Santa Barbara County organization operates “Food for Good,” Good Samaritan’s Farm and Culinary Program, which includes food trucks and more.
“We currently have active produce farms and culinary programs operated by clients, where vegetables are cultivated and delivered to the Good Samaritan culinary program kitchens,” shared Sylvia Barnard, Executive Director, Good Samaritan Shelter. “In addition to that, we have created a successful catering business run by our clients. This far exceeds anything we ever dreamed of.”
Not only does Good Sam provide culinary training and jobs for many of their clients, but they produce and package food for all program clients in North and South Counties as well as residents of DignityMoves.
“We grow a cycle of produce at the farm, depending upon the time of year,” explained Jeff Hendrickson, Food for Good Farm Manager. “During winter for example, it’s carrots, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and beets and we plant them every three weeks, so that when we’re done harvesting one section, there will be one right behind it that’s ready to harvest, so those key nutritional components never leave the plates at the shelters.”
the job’ training, said Hendrickson. “We generally have a different task every day, whether it is weeding, planting, fertilizing, or harvesting.”
Working on the farm is also therapeutic for clients as it offers an opportunity to be outdoors in the sunshine and literally allows them to see and experience the fruits of their labor. This is symbolic of the actual support clients are given with an opportunity to start over, to focus on their recovery, to focus on healing, and enabling them to move into more permanent housing.
“The farm has made such a difference,” added Barnard. “It not only has provided fresh, healthy food and produce to individuals that we serve within all our programs and our families, but it also has provided job opportunities and training. Additionally, it’s an opportunity to look at food service in the shelter systems in a very different way.”
The jobs are an important part of the program.
“The training that goes on here is ‘on
As far as the culinary program itself, clients who reside in the Santa Maria shelter, or other programs in the area, receive ‘on site” jobtraining and learn basic culinary skills, how to prepare meals, and how to package them. Training covers everything from health and hygiene to basic knife skills, cooking techniques to production, as well as teamwork. In addition to that, Food for Good also has a barista training program for individuals who want to learn those skills.
“New clients that come to us, usually have very low self-esteem,” said Donald Hardin, Food for Good General Manager. “They often lack self confidence in their abilities, because life has dealt them a difficult hand. As we work with them and teach culinary skills, we are also helping them to regain some of that confidence. With the excitement that comes with learning a new skill, their self-respect comes back, and they start to feel good about themselves, that they’re contributing, that they’re learning new things and they’re progressing,” said Hardin.
“”It feels really good because when people in the shelter see me and they see what I am doing. It gives them hope. It lets them know that if I can do it, they can too. I encourage other people to be a part of the culinary program,” said Aaron Moorman, Good Sam Former Client, Culinary Program graduate and current “Food for Good” employee. “It is nice to prepare the food and see the expressions on people’s faces. A lot of people are happy, they enjoy the food, and it is always something different. It is all made from the heart, everything is seasoned with love.”
“For 20 years, I never actually believed that we would have a farm and a culinary training program. I hoped but I’m not sure I actually believed it. Then, we met a special donor who understood our vision and helped make it happen,” Barnard recalled. “Now the culinary training program is financially sustaining itself and we’re working on grants and some job training funding to be able to completely support the farm as well.”
The program currently operates out of two commercial kitchens in Santa Barbara County and is in the process of building their first food truck.
Good Samaritan Shelter continues to grow and has expanded into South County. They currently serve over 5,000 people a year and are always fundraising for the necessities. These include the shelters themselves, “keeping the lights on,” and feeding clients while providing supportive services such as drug and alcohol treatment and mental health services. Funding to augment their services as well as to support job training is always critical. goodsamaritanshelter.org
Food for Good Program Manager and Chef Donald Harden and Duane Henry in Culinary Program kitchen, in Goleta
Good Sam’s “Food for Good” Farm in Lompoc
Sylvia Barnard, Executive Director
Tomatoes harvested through the Food for Good program
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Photo by Isaac Hernández de Lipa
Community News
Fall Recruitment for City Advisory Groups
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WITH A PASSION FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY, the City of Santa Barbara is inviting locals to join one of its 30 City Advisory Groups. The City is an equal opportunity employer and adopts practices that value and include diversity at all levels of the organization, which is an essential step to developing strategies that meet the needs of a diverse community.
Currently, the city has 45 vacancies across the City Advisory Groups. If you’re interested in serving on one of the Advisory Groups, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov or call (805) 564-5309. For a detailed list of vacancies and an online application, visit the city’s online Boards and Commissions page.
The application deadline is 5pm on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. The City Council will conduct applicant interviews at City Hall (735 Anacapa St.) on Tuesday, October 21st.
Applicants for a position on the Santa Barbara Youth Council must attend one interview with City Council as well as one interview with the current Santa Barbara Youth Council. Interview dates with the Santa Barbara Youth Council are yet to be determined. Check the Boards and Commissions webpage for updated information as it becomes available.
The City Council will make appointments to all of the City Advisory Groups on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.
Reclutamiento de otoño para grupos consultivos de la ciudad
¿LE APASIONA HACER UNA DIFERENCIA EN SU COMUNIDAD? ¡Comparta sus ideas y forme parte del equipo de la ciudad uniéndose a uno de nuestros 30 Grupos Consultivos! La ciudad es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y adopta prácticas que valoran e incluyen la diversidad en todos los niveles de la organización; este es un paso esencial para desarrollar estrategias que satisfagan las necesidades de una comunidad diversa. Si usted está interesado en hacer una diferencia en su comunidad, aportar ideas y ser parte del equipo de la ciudad, le animamos a presentar su candidatura. Actualmente, témenos 45 vacantes en los Grupos Consultivos. Si está interesado en formar parte de uno de los grupos consultivos de la ciudad, por favor póngase en contacto con la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal en Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov o llame al (805) 564-5309. Para obtener una lista detallada de las vacantes y una solicitud en línea, visite nuestra página de Juntas y Comisiones.
La fecha límite para presentar solicitudes es el viernes, 3 de octubre de 2025, a las 5:00 p.m. Las entrevistas para los solicitantes: El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo entrevistas para los solicitantes en el Ayuntamiento (735 Anacapa St.) el martes, 21 de octubre de 2025.
Solicitantes para posiciones en el consejo juvenil de Santa Barbara tienen que atender una entrevista con el consejo municipal igual con el consejo juvenil de Santa Barbara. Fechas para las entrevistas con el consejo juvenil de Santa Barbara aún no han sido determinados. Por favor verifique la página de Juntas y Comisiones para información actualizada en cuanto esté disponible.
El Concejo Municipal realizará los nombramientos para todos los Grupos Consultivos el martes 2 de diciembre de 2025.
Second Quarter Results For American Riviera Bank
ANNOUNCING SECOND QUARTER RESULTS, American Riviera Bank reported unaudited net income of $5.0 million ($0.86 per share) for the six months that ended on June 30, 2025, compared to $4.6 million ($0.80 per share) earned in the same reporting period in the previous year. Unaudited net income was $2.6 million ($0.46 per share) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $2.3 million ($0.40 per share) in the previous quarter, and $2.5 million ($0.42 per share) earned in the same reporting period in the previous year.
“We achieved strong loan growth this quarter from new loans as well as advances on existing commitments. Our clients have helped us exceed a milestone of $1 billion in loans in our community. We also celebrate the one-year anniversary of our Atascadero branch which has successfully grown to over $30 million in core deposits,” commented Jeff DeVine, President and CEO of American Riveria Bank.
Total deposits were $1.13 billion at June 30, 2025, an increase of $63.5 million or 5.9 percent from June 30, 2024. At June 30, 2025, all deposits were “core deposits” from our clients, with no wholesalefunded certificates of deposit. Total loans were $1.02 billion at June 30, 2025, an increase of $56.6 million or 5.9% from June 30, 2024. Total loans grew $25.5 million or 2.6 percent in the second quarter of 2025. For more information visit americanrivera.bank
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Elder Abuse Charges Filed in Suspected Fraud Scheme Police Blotter
IN A SUSPECTED FRAUD SCHEME, charges have been filed against Caihong Lei, 34, in Santa Barbara County Superior Court, according to Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch. The suspected fraudulent scheme targeted an elderly victim.
Lei is charged with multiple felonies, including conspiracy to commit theft from an elder, attempted theft from an elder, and attempted theft by false pretenses. She is also charged with several misdemeanor crimes, including elder abuse, petty theft, and prowling.
Lei appeared in Department 8 of the Figueroa Division of the Santa Barbara Superior Court for arraignment. The arraignment was continued to Friday, August 8th, 2025 in Department 8. She is currently being held at the Santa Barbara County Jail on $500,000 bail.
Santa Barbara Man Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse
IN A JURY TRIAL, Miguel Angel Gaspar Ovalle, 60, was found guilty of four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, three counts of lewd or lascivious act on a child, and one count of sexual penetration of a child age 10 or under, as per the Santa Barbara Superior Court. All the charges were felonies, according to Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch.
The jury also found that the sexual offenses were committed against more than one victim. The charges stem from the defendant’s victimization of two separate girls, now young women, who came forward to tell their stories at trial.
Ovalle is currently held in Santa Barbara County Jail, and will be sentenced by the Honorable Judge Von Deroian on September 2nd, 2025 in Santa Barbara Superior Court, Department 11. Ovalle faces a maximum sentence of 150 years to life in prison. This case was prosecuted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Sarah Barkley.
City of Goleta Seeks to Fill Commission Vacancies
COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTERESTED IN HELPING SHAPE GOLETA’S FUTURE are invited to apply to fill commission vacancies for the City of Goleta. Interested individuals must apply via the City of Goleta website by 5pm on September 4th. For more information, please email cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.gov
The Historic Preservation Commission acts as an advisory body to city staff, the Design Review Board, and City Council on all matters pertaining to historic preservation. This seven-member body has two vacancies to serve four-year terms. The Commission meets six times per year and may hold additional meetings as needed. Meetings are held on the third Monday of every other month at 5:30pm. Members are compensated $75 per meeting. The Library Advisory Commission advises staff and the City Council on matters affecting the Goleta Valley Library and represents the interests of the library’s patrons. The five-member Commission also advises the Library Board of Trustees. There are two vacancies: one for a Goleta resident for a four-year term and one for an unincorporated area of Goleta Valley resident with a term ending June 30th, 2027. The Commission meets six times per year and may hold additional meetings as needed. Meetings are held on the first Monday of every other month at 6pm, members are compensated $75 per meeting.
Paseo Nuevo Seeks City Land Give Away to Shore Up Fluctuating Housing Redevelopment Plans
City Council Votes to Continue Talks to Build Luxury Apartments, Affordable Housing on Lot #2
By Daisy Scott & Mark Whitehurst / VOICE
ASKING FOR CITY LAND
AND 20 YEARS OF
TAX
BREAKS, Paseo Nuevo partowner Alliance Bernstein (AB Commercial) has offered in return to build 80 affordable housing units over Parking Lot #2 and 233 market-rate apartments in a self-described luxury setting at the former Macy’s site.
Without yet knowing the dollar value of AB Commercial’s project, City Councilmembers unanimously nodded their heads to continue negotiations for a Disposition and Development Agreement and reclassify part of Lot #2 as exempt surplus land to pave the way for affordable housing construction.
“Every day this doesn’t move forward at the rate it needs to move forward is a day that the project is more expensive, our contribution increases, and the outcome is less certain,” said Councilmember Mike Jordan during the August 5th meeting.
The City is expected to contribute a total value of $32 to 39 million to the project between transferring ownership of Paseo Nuevo’s land and reimbursing a percentage of the mall’s property tax for 20 years.
The majority of councilmembers, Jordan included, expressed concern over the need for substantial public input sessions to be held so that the Paseo Nuevo redesign would align with the community’s interests. They instructed city staff to host outreach efforts concurrently with the city’s negotiations with AB Commercial to finalize development specifics.
“I don’t want to see this development agreement too far advanced to the point where public input is no longer able to be taken into consideration,” said Councilmember Wendy Santamaria. “Yes, this public engagement is to explain what the city is doing, but it’s also to receive feedback and to incorporate that feedback. I want all of us to be on the same page and very clear about what that public engagement is.”
AB Commercial currently owns the ground leases for Paseo Nuevo’s Macy’s building and shop spaces. Through this project, the City of Santa Barbara will transfer ownership of the land underneath the mall to AB Commercial in exchange for the group taking on the area’s redevelopment.
The group initially announced in 2024 that they planned to build 500 apartment units within Paseo Nuevo. However, upon finding that this plan would require the demolition of the entire mall except for the Nordstrom building to build a new foundation, they charted another, less expensive course of action.
The new plan calls for constructing 233 market-rate apartments at the Macy’s on the corner of Chapala and Ortega Streets. This new apartment building could be 75 feet tall, consisting of six stories built on top of the parking lot.
The Nordstrom site continues to be excluded from AB Commercial’s plans, as the building is leased and managed by Shopoff, a separate entity. City staff have confirmed that Shopoff is interested in constructing apartment units as well, but details are yet to be determined.
80 income-restricted, affordable housing units will also be included in a new building to be built at the corner of Chapala and Canon Perdido Streets behind the Kimpton Canary Hotel. This amount exceeds the 12 to 23 affordable units that are required by state law to accompany the 233 market-rate project, meaning there will be an overflow “bank” of units that will go toward the city’s affordable housing goals.
Erewhon) at the corner of State and Ortega Streets and a 25,000 square foot fitness center off of Chapala Street.
Councilmembers voiced hesitation over the proposed retail plans, with Sneddon sharing that she would prefer a more community-accessible market in the space.
“I don’t want to see this development agreement too far advanced to the point where public input is no longer able to be taken into consideration”
- Santa Barbara City Councilmember
Wendy Santamaria
The City Council voted on Tuesday to designate part of Parking Lot 2 as Exempt Surplus Land to allow the future construction of affordable housing on-site. In total, Paseo Nuevo’s parking spots will be reduced from 1,687 to 1,529 spaces under this plan.
Councilmember Kristen Sneddon voiced that she would prefer the parking lot land go directly into the ownership of the Housing Authority of Santa Barbara rather than AB Commercial. She, joined by other councilmembers, directed city staff to look into that as an option going forward.
Beyond housing, AB Commercial also plans to maintain retail space within Paseo Nuevo. Their proposal includes the addition of two “anchor” tenants: a 17,000 square foot specialty grocery store (such as
Jordan asked that childcare and a dedicated community space be included in the mall, in addition to ensuring that the contract ultimately protects the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara and Center Stage Theater, which are anticipated to keep their current spots within Paseo Nuevo.
During public comment, Anthony Grumbine, Chair of the city’s Historic Landmarks Commission, asked that discussions with the HLC begin as quickly as possible. As Paseo Nuevo falls within the downtown’s historic district the project must pass HLC design guidelines.
“I would very strongly encourage it come sooner rather than later to HLC as we do find that projects that come later usually get a lot more frustrated as they have invested a huge amount of time and money,” said Grumbine.
Other members of the public commented on the presence of cars on State Street in all of the renderings presented. City Administrator Kelly McAdoo confirmed in a press meeting last week that AB Commercial has expressed a preference to the city for State Street to be
once again open in some capacity to vehicle traffic.
Of note, the Paseo Nuevo redesign, while a significant component of the city’s efforts to revitalize downtown Santa Barbara, remains separate from the State Street Master Plan process and thus is beyond the purview of the State Street Advisory Committee.
It is currently proposed that the City of Santa Barbara also give AB Commercial annual contributions equal to the City’s share of the property tax revenue for 20 years. At net present value that amounts to $300,000 a year.
“What we have with AB, we have a $676 billion company. We don’t have to worry about them running out of money — we did in other projects that we’ve done,” said Mayor Randy Rowse. “It’s important that we keep the ball moving because even though they’re a big company and they have lots of bucks, it doesn’t mean they don’t have to answer to their investors and their shareholders.”
Ultimately, the council’s attitude was, to use Councilmember Sneddon’s words, “cautiously optimistic.” Councilmembers collectively agreed that much more needed to be accomplished in terms of finalizing plan specifics and gathering community input — but voted to move the project forward because they feel the trade of city land for more housing and revitalized retail would be a worthwhile exchange.
“This is by far the best opportunity we have for what our downtown vision is with the State Street Master Plan, for getting housing and revitalization, for supporting our local businesses,” said Councilmember Eric Friedman.
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AB Commercial’s rendering of the proposed apartment building to replace Paseo Nuevo’s Macy’s on the corner of Chapala and Ortega Streets. It would house 233 market-rate units and could be 75 feet tall
Community News
Goleta & Santa Ynez Libraries Summer Reading Program Welcomes 1,247 Readers
READERS LOGGED A TOTAL OF 7,580 BOOKS AND 148,039 MINUTES SPENT READING when the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Libraries hosted its 2025 Summer Reading program. Spanning six weeks and themed “Level Up at Your Library,” participating readers of all ages had the chance to earn prizes with every page they turned.
This summer’s success was all the more meaningful given the Goleta Valley Library’s relocation to a temporary space while its main building undergoes construction. Children’s Librarian Kaeley Christensen redesigned the summer program to keep access levels high across all libraries, using both the traditional paper logs and also utilizing the online tracking tool Beanstack to allow participants to log their reading from anywhere, at any time.
Free community events were also hosted across all of the libraries in the Goleta & Santa Ynez Valley Library system. Goleta’s first-ever Kick-Off event at Stow House attracted over 1,000 attendees who played games, registered for the reading program, enjoyed live music by Nathalia and Ukulele Jim, and experienced an interactive performance with Elemental Aerial Arts. Additional events such as magic shows, hula lessons, outdoor concerts, and reptile visits continued throughout June and July at the Goleta Community Center, the new Buellton Library’s outdoor spaces, and at Solvang Library. A Silent Disco concluded the summer program, letting children between the ages of six and twelve dance to their preferred music playlist with individual wireless headphones.
Dozens of teen volunteers supported the program across locations, helping to run events, awarding prizes to
Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital’s Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp Celebrates 40 Years
FOSTERING NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND EXPERIENCES FOR ITS MANY CAMPERS, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital hosted its 40th annual Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp this July. Hosted at the UCSB Recreation Center, the camp welcomed 40 campers between the ages of six to 21 who all enjoyed a fun-filled week of adapted, inclusive sports.
“This year, a mother told me her son wanted to try every single activity at camp,” said René Van Hoorn, Manager of Community Programs and a Recreation Therapist at Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, who has led the camp for the past 17 years. “That kind of confidence is built over time. This camp helps kids discover what they are capable of and reminds them that there are no limits to what they can achieve.”
Over 75 trained coaches, counselors, and volunteers, many of whom use wheelchairs themselves, helped host the camp, providing an authentic mentorship experience. Activities included wheelchair basketball, rugby, hand cycling, Scuba diving, swimming, tennis, racquetball, fencing, pickleball, indoor rock climbing, and cardio drumming. This remains the only camp of its kind on the Central Coast, and is offered free of charge to all participants thanks to funds from the Foundation for Cottage Rehabilitation & Goleta Valley Cottage Hospitals and community donations.
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Youth Position Open For City of Goleta
ARE YOU A TEENAGER LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY? The City of Goleta’s Public Engagement Commission currently has one vacancy for its Youth Commissioner position. Youth Commissioners must be 15 to 18 years old, live in the City of Goleta, and will serve a two-year term. The Public Engagement Commission advises the City Council on how to improve and increase public engagement with City government. The Commission holds four regular meetings and may hold additional meetings as needed. Members are compensated $75 per meeting.
Applications may be submitted online at CityofGoleta.org/BoardsCommissions and must be completed by September 4th at 5pm. For additional information, email cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta.gov
young readers, and taking photos during performances. Additional support was provided by local sponsors and the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library, Friends of the Buellton Library, and Friends of the Library of the Santa Ynez Valley. Two young patrons were thrilled to collect summer reads
Girls in Ocean Science Conference Inspires
EXPLORING THE VAST REALM OF OCEAN SCIENCE, elementary and middle school girls learned from local female scientists, educators, and conservation leaders when the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum hosted its annual Girls in Ocean Science conference for Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. Held on July 28th, the empowering day encouraged girls to dream big and discover careers in marine biology, oceanography, environmental science, and other STEM fields directly from women making a difference in their fields.
“We’re so grateful for the Girls in Ocean Science program and the opportunity it gave our girls to engage with hands-on marine science right here on campus at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria,” said GIC Executive Director Jamie Collins. “They loved the interactive stations, and being in a familiar, supportive space made the experience even more meaningful, helping them feel seen, inspired, and excited about what’s possible. Experiences like this open our girls’ eyes to the possibilities ahead and show them that a future in STEM is truly within their reach.”
Seven interactive stations addressed topics such as whale conservation research, shark ecology, ocean literacy, oceanography, commercial diving, and coastal ecology, with representatives visiting from UC Santa Barbara, SB Channelkeeper, NOAA, SB City College, CSU Long Beach, and more. Students also participated in an art lesson. All stations highlighted the vital ways in which women can contribute to science as well as the need to protect our marine ecosystems.
SBMM will host their Girls in Ocean Science conference on September 27th for middle school students and September 28th for high school students. To learn more visit sbmm.org
SB Chamber Players to Perform Free Children’s Concert
HOPING TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSICIANS, the Santa Barbara Chamber Players will perform a free, family-friendly children’s concert at 3pm on Friday, September 7th at Trinity Lutheran Church. Gene Pokorny, principal tuba of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will perform the work “Tubby the Tuba” with program highlights also including the William Tell Overture and themes from Star Wars. Participants will also get to try different instruments following the concert.
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Kyle McKittrick, rugby coach and former CRH patient, with camp participants
Photo courtesy of CRH JWSC
Girls studied ocean microbiology
Photo courtesy of Goleta & SYV Libraries
Photo courtesy of SBMM
Photo courtesy of CRH
Community News
Teens Graduate from Housing Authority “Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura” Summer Program
AFOUR WEEK INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON “LIFE PREPARATION” was completed by 17 local teens last week. The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara, in coordination with 2nd Story Associates, provided the programing for the four-week summer initiative titled “Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura” (Preparation, Well-being and Culture).
“In addition to providing affordable housing, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara understands that residents need additional skills, tools, and opportunities to succeed,” said HACSB Resident Program Specialist Hector Avila.
The free program provided focused activities that promoted educational opportunities, social-emotional support,
and cultural awareness. The program also allowed students to participate in a variety of field trips, earn community service hours, and participate in college tours, as well as receive a free backpack and school supplies.
The “Preparación, Bienestar y Cultura” program also focused on promoting cultural awareness to cultivate a stronger sense of self among its diverse students. Activities were aimed at enhancing students’ academic performance and critical thinking skills, as well as supporting social and community engagement through a variety
Sister Cities International Honors City of Santa Barbara with 2025 Award
RECOGNIZING LOCAL COMMITMENT TO PROMOTING
OUR CITY and fostering people-topeople diplomacy, The City of Santa Barbara was awarded The Sister Cities International Innovation in Business, Trade, and Professional Exchange 2025 Award for cities with a population of 25,001 to 100,000.
Santa Barbara’s Sister Cities Brand Marketing Campaign winning proposal was created and implemented by Bonnie Carroll, SCI Board member and member of SB Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Board of Directors, with assistance from SB SCI volunteers.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by Sister Cities International for the 2025 Best Innovation in Business, Trade, and Professional Exchange proposal and Annual Award on behalf of all our members who work so hard to make the City of Santa Barara SCI programs successful, along with our amazing SCI partners throughout the world,” said Carroll. “They say it takes a village, or in this case a great city, to shine a light on the importance of creating winning member relationships with good planning and clear communication. We are all grateful for this recognition and look forward to participating again in 2026.”
The award honored the City of Santa Barbara’s outstanding work in 2024 as best in its category of Innovation in Business, Trade, and Professional Exchange.
Mayor Randy Rowse met with Carroll to accept the award, which will be on display with other SCI awards in Mayor’s office.
“As Mayor of the City of Santa Barbara I am particularly pleased with the performance as well as the continued dedication of our Sister Cities groups. I think we have set a standard that is enviable worldwide, and we have fabulous relationships with all our sister cities. Thank you very much for this award, and it will be displayed prominently in City Hall,” said Mayor Rowse. www.sistercities.org
of interactive workshops and presentations that examined topics such as social justice, social movements, and family/cultural traditions.
Graduates each received a Jansport backpack, a solar powered charger that was donated in collaboration between
Deckers Brands and local nonprofit Unite to Light, a $100 stipend, and $50 Target gift card for school supplies. Other program partners included New Beginnings Counseling Center, Kind World Foundation, and Eileen and Charlie Read. hacsb.org
Santa Barbara to Participate in “Fight the Trump Takeover” National Day of Action
LOCALS WILL ONCE AGAIN TAKE TO THE STREETS to protest President Trump during the “Fight the Trump Takeover” National Day of Action on Saturday, August 16th. Residents, activists, and community organizations will meet starting at 10am along State Street between Hitchcock Way and Hope Avenue.
Participants will protest Trump’s orders to redraw Congressional districts in Texas and other red states, condemning these orders as antidemocratic, gerrymandering ploys to give Republicans additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. Taking place nationwide, the Fight the Trump Takeover protests will celebrate the efforts of Democrats in the Texas State Legislature, who have stood up for the right of the people to hold fair elections.
“This is not a partisan political fight,” said Ian Paige, a member of the Indivisible Santa Barbara team that is organizing the Fight the Trump Takeover event. “It is a pressure test of our democracy. Trump’s policies are deeply unpopular—from the persecution of our immigrant friends and neighbors to the invasion by American soldiers of cities like Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. But rather than face backlash from angry voters, Trump has ordered Republicans in Texas and elsewhere to deliver him additional seats in Congress. We urge all friends of democracy—Democrats, Independents and Republicans—to stand up against this naked, dictatorial power grab.”
Participants are encouraged to bring protest signs demanding the preservation of our right to vote—including the right to vote out politicians that violate our trust and ignore our human rights.
All Indivisible Santa Barbara events adhere to a shared commitment to nonviolent protest and community safety. Organizers are trained in de-escalation and are working closely with local partners to ensure peaceful and powerful actions nationwide. fightthetrumptakeover.com
Back: Diego Meza Francisco Rodriguez, Daniel Delgado Eduardo Gomez Iker Guerrero Isaac Campuzano Jared Herrera, Genezaret Lopez. Front: Hector Avila, Yaretzi Arevalo, Lia Velazquez, Andres Gonzalez, Quetzaly
Martinez, Adrian Meza, Sadie Lopez, Sofia Alfaro, Melanie Campuzano, Leticia Zuniga
Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse and Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Board Member Bonnie Carroll
Photo courtesy of Bonnie Carroll
Photo courtesy of SB Housing Authority
A protestor at Santa Barbara’s “No Kings” rally in June
Peace on the Wing Remembering Sadako Peace Day
By Daisy Scott / VOICE
HOPE, BEAUTY, AND LOVE SWELLED IN THE HEART OF MONTECITO on August 6th as the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation presented the 31st annual Sadako Peace Day. Observed on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the evening united international activists and Santa Barbara poets for a golden hour of reflection and remembrance for all innocent victims of war.
“I’ve had so many meaningful experiences, both here in Santa Barbara and in many ways around the world, but the most meaningful of them all have been the opportunity to meet people such as yourselves,” shared Ivana Nikolić Hughes, NAPF President.
About 70 people gathered at La Casa de Maria, which is home to the Immaculate Heart Community’s peaceful Sadako Peace Garden. As much of the Immaculate Heart campus was destroyed in the 2018 debris flow — and continues to recover from the damage — guests could not help but reflect on how this now-serene setting aptly evoked a sense of resilience and nature’s persistence in the wake of tragedy.
Held each year to coincide with the anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Sadako Peace Day is named in honor of Sadako Sasaki — a twelve-year-old girl who dedicated her short life to advocating for peace. Born in Hiroshima in 1943, Sadako was just three years old when America’s bomb exposed her to toxic radiation. Diagnosed with leukemia, she spent her days confined to a hospital bed trying to fold over a thousand paper cranes in accordance with the Japanese legend that doing so would grant anyone their greatest wish.
Sadako was twelve years old when she died. Prior to her death, she inscribed each of the paper cranes she had completed with “heiwa,” the Japanese word for peace. She wished that each of the cranes fly around the world, spreading a message of peace on earth.
“At the time of her memorial service, at the altar there were 10,000 paper cranes that were brought in,” said Jimmy Hara, the City of Los Angeles’ Fire Commissioner, as he shared Sadako’s story with guests. “And every year, on this day, there are about a dozen or more schools in Japan that have the honor of folding paper cranes so that each August 6th there will be 10,000 paper cranes on Sadako’s statue in Hiroshima.”
Paper cranes draped around surrounding eucalyptus trees fluttered in the twilight breeze as Bob Sedivy, a komusō monk, welcomed attendees with a poignant performance on the shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese flute.
Poetic meditations on Sadako’s memory and calls for peace continued the ceremony, as past Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Perie Longo shared a poem written by NAPF Founder David Krieger reminding all of us to “hang on” to hope and justice.
UC Los Angeles professor Jordan A. Yamaji Smith delivered a rousing and poignant performance of his work “When Fish Play Baseball: Koi Pond in the Heart of the
Bomb.” Current Santa Barbara Poet Laureate George Yatchisin captured the evening’s message of hope with his original work “In Praise of the Peace Pigeon.”
Hughes additionally shared a moving, original poem that she wrote after visiting the tranquil hills of Nagasaki. NAPF interns Erica Kokor and Valeria Zherebtsova, as well as Master of Ceremonies Kate Jang, also voiced their dedication to studying with and supporting NAPF.
Calling upon attendees with a resounding, heart-touching voice, artist Nancy Martin sang traditional chants while inviting all to come forward to collect two pre-folded paper cranes: one for them to keep in their home, and one for a friend to share the call for global peace.
“Take the time to write ‘peace’ on the wing,” Martin instructed guests. To learn more about NAPF visit wagingpeace.org
An Evening with Lloyd Kahn
Publisher & Author of Shelter Books
Joined by Straw Bale Builder & Author Bill Steen Sunday, September 7th, 6:30pm • Donation $10
Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop, SBCAW 631 Garden St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
“Shelter is more than a roof over your head”
• A beautiful conversation & presentation of years of alternative building knowledge
• Shelter Publications is a 50-year-old independent publishing company known for its high-quality books about home building.
50 Years Documenting Tiny, Small, and Alternative Homes
Also a special one day immersion with Lloyd Kahn & Bill Steen Saturday, Sept 6, 9:30-5pm
EVENTBRITE Lloyd Khan & Bill Steen Together! $100 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lloyd-khan-bill-steen-together-tickets-1538957656779
HOSTED BY Santa Barbara Permaculture Network www.sbpermaculture.org • Contact Margie@sbpermaculture.org
NAPF President Ivana Nikolić Hughes encouraged all to keep pushing for nuclear disarmament
Photo by Daisy Scott
Bill Steen
Lloyd Kahn
Bob Sedivy on the shakuhachi
Guests selected paper cranes during a Two Crane Ceremony: one to keep as a reminder of Sadako’s message and one to give to a friend
Photo by Howard Miller
Photo by Daisy Scott
Photo by Daisy Scott
Santa Barbara Poet Laureate George Yatchisin
Photo by Daisy Scott
Community News
Best-Selling Author David Kessler Announced Keynote Speaker for Heroes of Hospice Luncheon
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LEADING EXPERT IN DISCUSSIONS OF DEATH AND GRIEF, David Kessler has been announced as the keynote speaker for Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 13th Annual Heroes of Hospice luncheon. Held in celebration of HSB providing over 51 years of compassionate care and to honor local community heroes, the luncheon will take place from 11am to 1:30pm on Sunday, September 14th at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort.
The focus for the 2025 Heroes of Hospice Luncheon will be “Celebrating Those We Love,” remembering the legacy of loved ones who have passed away and their continued impact on our lives. The afternoon will also focus on the subject of children in grief.
“Children are often the forgotten grievers, together we remember them,” said Kessler.
For 13 years, Heroes of Hospice has recognized individuals and organizations who provide care and compassion to those in need across the Santa Barbara community.
This year’s Heroes of Hospice honorees include CenCal Health, recipient of the Medical Award for their
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leadership in championing healthcare for children; YouthWell, recipient of the Partner Award for their critical role in coordinating mental health and wellness services for youth; and Angel Flight West, recipient of the Volunteer Award for providing free medical transportation to families and children in need.
Kessler’s journey toward studying death and grief began in childhood, when he witnessed a mass shooting while his mother was dying in a hospital. He has devoted the majority of his life to teaching physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about the end of life, trauma, and grief. He addresses these nuanced subjects by facilitating talks, workshops, and retreats for those experiencing grief.
“We’ve sanitized grief and loss and death in our world,” said Kessler.
Despite his vast knowledge on grief, his life was turned upside down by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son, which
“Children are often the forgotten grievers, together we remember them”
- David Kessler
inspired his bestselling book Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. He is now the author of a total of six books, which have been critically-acclaimed and even praised by Saint (Mother) Teresa.
“We prepare for everything except grief. I always tell people, you know, our tendency is to run from grief, because it’s the pain we want to run from. But what we run from pursues us, and what we face transforms us,” said Kessler.
Kessler also volunteers as an LAPD Specialist Reserve for traumatic events and on the Red Cross’s disaster services team. He is the Chief Empathy Officer of Empathy, an HR product offered to employees facing loss and grief, and the founder of grief.com, which receives over five million visits yearly from 167 countries.
For tickets ($225) to the Heroes of Hospice Luncheon, visit hospiceofsb.org/heroes
Author and grief expert
David Kessler
We Are Here
“Night In Oaxaca” Supports Indigenous & Mixteco Community
Acommunity members when The Mixteco/ Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) hosted “Night in Oaxaca.” Held for the first time in Santa Barbara at Elings Park on August 8th, the night raised funds for MICOP’s resources, language advocacy, and Indigenous language interpretation program for those who struggle with having their voice heard.
for those who cannot speak,” said Mia Lopez, a representative of the Chumash peoples and liaison between UC Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Unified School District. “We cannot heal the earth without healing the people.”
Ventura and a new location in Santa Maria, MICOP also distributes food to 600 families each month, provides immigration assistance, and hosts cultural community events.
significant for MICOP as they presented “Light of Resistance: Night of United People” which reflected the nonprofit’s stance on the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. The ongoing raids in
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On the Street with John Palminteri
Gifford Fire’s Unusual Skies
UP WINDS, COASTAL OVERCAST, drifting Gifford Fire smoke and a shrouded sun created this picture on Highway 101 along the Gaviota coast in Santa Barbara County.
Basketball Camp with a Local Star!
FORMER UC SANTA BARBARA STAR GABE VINCENT is back for a special camp at Santa
High. He talked about his career with the Lakers and what it takes to play in the pros.
Vandenberg & Coastal Commission
VANDENBERG goes back to the California Coastal Commission on Thursday to talk about 95 launches a year in 2026, noise, and other issues on the Central Coast that may or may not be within the commission’s authority.
A Summer Train Detour
MANY CENTRAL COAST TRAIN
PASSENGERS through Santa Barbara County will be getting a bus ride too due to a 127-year old bridge that is being repaired. Additional bus service is coming and going in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo until August 16th when train service past Goleta should resume.
Walk and Pilgrimage
THE FIFTH JUNÍPERO SERRA WALKING PILGRIMAGE took place Saturday and Sunday. This spiritual journey covered 35 miles on foot, from Mission Santa Barbara to Mission Basilica San Buenaventura retracing part of the historic El Camino Real. This was the route through Carpinteria. The walk was for those who wanted to experience California’s missionary roots. It is organized by Camino de California, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Car Wash Fundraiser
A WEEKEND CAR WASH raised money for the three children of a fatal stabbing victim in Santa Barbara. Donation sites have been set up.
Anthony Michael Bisquera Hartley died from his wounds after the early morning attack on Aug. 1st along the 500 block of State Street. Two other victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
If you’d also like to donate, you can support the family by donating through GoFundMe https://tinyurl.com/ycafznf8
John Palminteri is a veteran news reporter and anchor for Newschannel 3-12 TV and both KJEE and KCLU radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Ventura. Off the air, he’s often bringing his smile and positive energy to the microphone at fundraisers and civic events. John’s social media presence has one of the largest followings in Santa Barbara, and this page has the weekly highlights.
Photos and Stories by John Palminteri, Special to VOICE
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In Tune with Nature
Submissions soon will be open for Voice Gallery’s September 2025 Exhibition.
Area artists are invited to participate.
Sculpture and 2D work is welcome.
To participate: email up to three images to artcall@voicesb.art between August 1st and 15th.
Label images with artist name and title of the piece
Images should be 1000 pixels wide - jpeg or tiff
Entry email must also include: artist’s name, telephone number, material, dimensions, price.
Entry fee will be collected for ACCEPTED pieces at ingathering: $40 1st piece; $35 2nd piece; $30 3rd piece.
All pieces must be wired or pedestal ready. NO brackets, saw tooth, etc.
Sales: 70% to artist / 30% to gallery.
Ingathering: Accepted art must be dropped off between 3-5pm, Saturday, August 30th.
Exhibition Dates: September 2nd to 27th, 2025
Unsold Art Pick Up: Saturday, September 27th - 3 to 5pm
1st Thursday Reception: September 4th • 5-8pm
3rd Friday Reception: September 19th • 5-8pm
Entry Deadline Extended to Aug 17th
Questions? Call Kerry Methner • 805-570-2011
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Going Batty!
OBSERVE FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD CREATURES taking their evening flight by visiting the two bat boxes at the Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake. Visit at dusk on Fridays and Saturdays through Labor Day weekend to attend a fun, informative talk prior to watching the bats take wing.
Donations suggested. Visit clnaturecenter.org
Friday 8/15
COMEDY
Magic with Gene Urban • Magic and mindreading • Satellite SB, 1117 State St • Free • satellitesb.com • 6-9pm, Fri.
Friday Night Laughs • LA Comedians • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm, Fri.
DANCE
Line Dancing • All ages welcome, boots encouraged • Union, 609 State St • $10 • uniononstate.com • 7pm, Fri.
• 1825 State St. (Upstairs) • $15 • meditationinsantabarbara.org • 5:306:30pm Fri.
MUSIC
Live Music • Wines and snacks from food trucks • Carhartt Family Wines • Free Entry • carharttfamilywines.com
• 5-8pm, Fri, 8/15.
Los Cardenales De Nuevo Leon
• Regional Mexican music group • Chumash Casino Resort • $55-$105 • chumashcasino.com • 6pm, Fri, 8/15.
Barrel Room Sessions • Will Stephen’s Band • Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes St • Free • carrwinery.com
• 7-9pm, Fri, 8/15.
Morillo • Fire performers, live artists with jungle energy. Costumes encouraged • Presented by Wildlife • Free • buenaondasb.com • 7-11pm, Fri, 8/15.
Karaoke Fridays on State • Longoria Wines • 6:30-8:30pm Fri.
OUTDOORS
Greek Festival • Live music, Greek food, dancing lessons, and family fun • Chase Palm Park Field • Free • sbgreekfest.org • 12-8pm, Fri-Sat, 8/15-8/16.
Tai Chi at the Garden • With Master Yun • SB Botanic Garden • $15 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10am, Fri.
Going Batty at the Nature Center • Observe local wild bats • The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake • Free • clnaturecenter. org • Dusk, Fri & Sat through Labor Day.
Country Night • Round up your crew, get down and Boot Scoot! • Elks Lodge, 150 N Kellog Ave • $15 • elks. org • 6-10pm, Sat, 8/16.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Dad Meetup • Connect with local dads • 121 E Yanonali St. • Free • dartcoffeeco.com • 9-11am, Sat 8/16. Esalen Massage Workshop • 2 days with Lori Lewis. Swedish • Yoga Soup • $100 • yogasoup.com • 1:306pm, Sat 8/16 & 2:30-6:30pm Su 8/17.
Intro To Soul Voice Singing
• Find your voice • Yoga Soup • $45
Goleta Dam Dinner
SHARE AN OUTDOOR DINNER WITH NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS at the City of Goleta’s Dam Dinner from 4 to 7pm on Saturday, August 16th at Lake Los Carneros. Free and open to the community, participants can either bring their own picnic dinner or purchase food from the A/R Catering food truck. There will also be Kona Ice, live music by local band the Salt Martians, and complimentary reusable utensils for all guests. For the first time, there will also be chances to visit the Library Bookvan and use complimentary bike valet.
• yogasoup.com • 2-4:30pm, Sat, 8/16.
SB GO Club • Play or learn the ancient strategic board game. All levels 805-448-5335 • Free • Mosaic Coffee, 1131 State St • 11-4 Sat.
MUSIC
Carpinteria Free Concert Series • The Vonettes • Carpinteria Arts Center • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 6-9pm, Sat, 8/16.
Broadway Cruise • With Deborah Bertling aboard the Condor Express • Landing dock in harbor • $90 • condorexpress.com • 6pm, Sat, 8/16.
Robert Glasper • Music produced by Jill Newman Productions • Lobero Theatre • $62-$132 • Lobero.org • 7:30pm, Sat, 8/16.
Yachtley Crew • A night of hits with the ‘Titans of Soft Rock!’ • The Arlington Theatre • $65-$75 • arlingtontheatresb.com • 8:30pm, Sat 8/16.
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OUTDOORS
Family Fest • Tours, art activity, and learning stations • Arroyo Hondo Preserve, 14900 Calle Real • RSVP • sblandtrust.org • 9am-4pm, Sat, 8/16. Inclusive Surf Clinic • For blind and low vision individuals • Santa Claus Lane Beach • Free • blindfitness.org • 10am-2pm, Sat, 8/16.
Tide Pool Walk • Learn species and tidal zones • Coal Oil Point at Devereux Beach • Free • sbck.org • 12pm, Sat, 8/16. Power Hour • Workout with Napoleon Jinnies • De La Guerra Pl
Photo courtesy of Neal Taylor Nature Center
Photo courtesy of City of Goleta
Free Scoops for Senior Citizens
SAVOR A REFRESHING SUMMER TREAT when Rori’s Ice Cream celebrates National Senior Citizens Day on Thursday, August 21st by offering all local senior citizens a complimentary scoop of any flavor of ice cream they desire! All seven Rori’s locations will participate in this fun celebration all day.
by Paseo Nuevo Cinemas • Free • 1011am Sat.
Architectural Walking Tour • History of buildings in SB • 229 E. Victoria St. • $20 • afsb.org • 10am, Sat.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dressage Show • California Dressage Society • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • sbccds.org • 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun, 8/16-8/17.
SEEAG Summer Celebration •
Locally sourced farm to table brunch • 304 N Los Carneros Rd. • seeag.org • 10am-1:30pm, Sat, 8/16.
Goleta’s Best Dam Dinner • Outdoor community dinner, live music, face painting • 304. N. Los Carneros Rd. • Free • goletamonarchpress.com • 4-7pm, Sat, 8/16.
Sunday 8/17
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Body Conditioning • With Aimee Lopez, three day course • The Dance Hub • $75 • dancehubsb.org • 1pm,
Celebrate the Life of Dennis Spangler • Book launch of Spangler: A Santa Barbara Artist • The Sacred Place • Free • solsticeparade.com • 2-4pm, Sun, 8/17.
Monday 8/18
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Scrabble Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Mon.
Parliamo • Italian conversation, all levels • Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm Mon.
OUTDOORS
PFLAG Summer Social • Kick off Pride week • Stevens Park • RSVP • pflagsantabarbara.org • 5:30-7:30pm, Mon 8/18.
Celebrating Pride in Santa Barbara Style
Sun 8/17, 8/24 8/31.
Author Talk and Signing • Michael Arkush presents The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of The Greatest Players of All Time • Chaucer’s Books • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 3-4pm, Sun, 8/17.
Benefit Concert for Angie Torres Miller • For her continued recovery and healing • Alcazar Theater • $80 • https://tinyurl.com/3t8uv4jk • 4pm, Sun, 8/17.
Slightly Stoopid • With special guests Iration, Little Stranger • SB Bowl • $57-$83 • sbbowl.com • 6pm, Sun 8/17.
Eden Munoz • Como En Los Viejos Tiempos Tour • Arlington Theatre • $73-$107 • arlingtontheatresb.com • 7pm, Sun, 8/17.
OUTDOORS
Domingo Tour • AFSB guided stroll through SB’s Architectural charm • begins at SB Downtown Library • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.
Sundays At The Ranch • Barn animals, outdoor fun & tractor rides. • Rancho La Patera and Stow House • 11am – 2pm Sun.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Tuesday 8/19
COMEDY
Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class • Learn improv with friends • Alcazar Theater • $10 at door • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tue.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Family Caregiver Support Group • Adult survivors of brain injury • zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84933596481
Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tue.
Collage Zine Workshop • Discover the art of DIY publishing • EE Makerspace • $20 register at exploreecology.org • 6-7:30pm Tue.
MUSIC
Music At The Ranch • Live Music by Spencer the Gardener, food trucks • Rancho La Patera & Stow House • Free • goletahistory.org • 5:30-7:30pm, Tue, 8/19.
The Supervillains • Blend of punk, reggae • SOhO • $20 • sohosb.com • 8:30pm, Tue, 8/19.
OUTDOORS
Rooted in Pride
CELEBRATE A DAY OF COMMUNITY, LOVE, AND ACCEPTANCE when the Pacific Pride Foundation hosts its annual free summer festival, “Rooted in Pride: Embracing Our Past – Empowering Our Future” from 11am to 7pm at Chase Palm Park on Saturday, August 23rd. Headlined by drag sensation Jessica Wild from RuPaul’s Drag Race, the day will feature over 70 vendors and organizations, live entertainment, DJs, crafts and games for kids, food trucks, and more! pacificpridefoundation.org
Pride Cabaret
ENJOY A SPECIAL, ONE-NIGHT CABARET when the Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus presents its summer concert at 7:30pm on Thursday, August 21st at the New Vic Theatre. From Broadway hits, classic ballads, and upbeat pop, every note will celebrate local talent and the diverse lived experiences of LGBTQ+ community members.
For tickets ($30-60) visit etcsb.org/whats-on/community-events
Community Forest Bathing with PALMA Colectiva • A forest therapy walk • Botanic Garden • $40 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10am, Tue Macrophotography In The Butterfly Pavilion • Special photographer-only session • SB Museum of Natural History • $65 • sbnature.org • 5-7:30pm, Tue, 8/19.
Wednesday 8/20
CHILDREN
Bilingual Music & Movement • Ages 0-5
• SB Public Library • 10:1510:45am, Wed.
Crafternoons: Fiesta Finds • Crafts honoring Fiesta for ages 5 and up • Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 2:30-4:30pm Wed, 8/20.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Tai Chi with Chao Peng • Engage in Nature with Qi/Chi flow • Ganna Walska Lotusland • $85 • lotusland.org • 11:30am-12:30pm, Wed, 8/20.
Tote Bag Making • Sewing workshop with Emily Adams • Explore Ecology Makerspace • $40 • exploreecology.org • 5-8pm Wed, 8/20.
Knitting & Crochet Club • Louise Lowry Davis Ctr • All levels/ English/ Spanish • Free • 9-11:30am Wed.
Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm Wed.
Meditation Class • Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Ctr @ 1825 State
Read to a Dog • Practice reading with a therapy dog! • Free • Eastside Library • 3-4pm, Wed.
Santa Barbara Ghost Tours
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Continued
SB Kennel Club Dog Show
ADMIRE THE FINEST CANINE COMPANIONS from across the region when the Santa Barbara Kennel Club and Moorpark Kennel Club unite for four days of dog shows at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Moorpark KC will showcase from 7:30am to 5pm on Thursday and Friday, August 21st and 22nd, while SBKC will showcase from 7:30am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd and 24th. Admission is free, parking at Earl Warren will be $10. sbkcdogs.org
Street (Upstairs) with Charles DeLisle • $15 • meditationinsantabarbara.org • 6:30-7:30pm Wed.
MUSIC
My Morning Jacket • Rock and Roll Band with guest MELT • SB Bowl • $45-$77 • sbbowl.com • 6:30pm, Wed, 8/20.
Okonski and Mae Powell • Jazz improvisation and boom bap beats • SOhO • $15 • sohosb.com • 8pm, Wed, 8/20.
Music Bingo • Bingo cards full of song names and music • Institution Ale • Free • institutionales.com • 7pm, Wed, 8/20.
Good • Broadway star sings Michael Bublé’s biggest hits • Rubicon Theatre • $54-$84 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm, Fri, 8/22, 1pm, Sat, 8/23.
Shakey Graves and Trampled by Turtles • Blues, folk and bluegrass • SB Bowl • $46-$66 • sbbowl.com • 7pm, Fri, 8/22.
Summer Lights Cabaret
THE CURTAIN WILL RAISE ON LOCAL YOUTH TALENT as Lights Up! Theatre Company presents their second annual Summer Lights Cabaret! at 7pm on August 15th at Center Stage Theater. In addition to teen ensemble productions, guests can enter raffles and partake in fun ways to support Lights Up!
For tickets ($15-25) visit centerstagetheater.org
Theatre Listings:
Summer Lights Cabaret
7:45-9:45pm, Thur, 8/21.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
New Frontiers in Astronomy
• Public talk powered by the Rubin Observatory • SBMNH • Free • sbnature.org • 7-8:30pm, Thur, 8/21.
Into The Blue • The Marine Abundance of the SB channel with Adam Ernster • SBMM • $20 • sbmm.org • 7pm, Thur, 8/21.
Santa Barbara Flea Market
• Shop to find new treasures • Earl Warren • $7-32 • 7am-3pm, Thu.
MUSIC
Vinyl Night • Wines and spin your favorite records • Montecito Branch Library • Free • library.santabarbaraca. gov • 12-7pm, Thur, 8/21.
Pride Cabaret • Featuring members of the SB Gay Mens Chorus • New Vic Theatre • $30-$60 • etcsb.org • 7:30pm, Thur, 8/21.
OUTDOORS
Drinks at Dusk • Sips in the Sacred Garden • Old Mission SB • $54 • santabarbaramission.org • 5:307:30pm, Thur, 8/21.
SPECIAL
EVENTS
Dog Show • Moorpark Kennel Club & SB Kennel Club Dog show • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • sbkcdogs.org • 7:30am-5pm, Th, 8/218/22 (Moorpark), 8/23-8/24 (SB).
Free Scoops for Senior Citizens • Celebrate with a sweet summertime treat! • 38 W. Victoria St. • Free •
Jesse and Joy • El Despecho Tour • Arlington Theatre • $70-$81 • arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm, Fri, 8/22.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Vivian Storm Performing Drag
• Drag cabaret stage debut featuring Andrew Manos • The Alcazar Theatre • $20 • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm, Fri, 8/22.
Saturday 8/23
CHILDREN
Free Face-painting and Temporary Tattoos • For children courtesy of Sunny Smiles Dentistry • At The Sea Center • Free • sbnature.org • 11-2pm, Sat, 8/23.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Container Gardening • Soils and watering with Matt Straka • SB Botanic Garden • $55 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10:30am, Sat, 8/23.
MUSIC
Intermediate Guitar • Carpenteria Arts Center • Free • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 11am12pm, Sat, 8/23.
Sage City Band • Songs from the 60’s and beyond • Cold Springs Tavern • Free • coldspringtavern.com • 1:304:30pm, Sat, 8/23.
Japanese Breakfast • Music performance with guest Ginger Root • SB Bowl • $45-$76 • sbbowl.com • 7pm, Sat, 8/23.
2025 • Presented by Lights Up! Theatre Company teen ensemble
• Center Stage Theater • $15-25
• centerstagetheater.org • 7pm, Fri, 8/15.
Something Rotten! • Shakespearean wit with 21st century Broadway flair • Solvang
Festival Theater • $25 • pcpa.org
• Through 8/23.
Evening with Levi Kreis • Broadway with jazz, soul, and rockabilly • Rubicon Theatre • $59-$125 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm, Sat, 8/23.
El Flaco Y Banda La Adictiva • Luis Angel “El Flaco” • The Arlington Theatre • $61-$85 • arlingtontheatresb. com • 8pm, Sat, 8/23.
Naturetrack Freedom Trax Day and Beach Cleanup • Transforms a manual wheelchair into an all-terrain power chair • Goleta Beach Park • Free • fundforsantabarbara.org • 10am-2pm, Sat, 8/23.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Pacific Pride Festival: Rooted in Pride • Drag show, DJs, and summer fun for all ages • Chase Palm Park • Free • 11am-7pm, Sat, 8/23.
Mary Shelly: Year With No Summer • Play about the creation of Frankenstein • Ojai Performing Arts Theater • $44 • https://tinyurl.com/cr7bs4ta • Through 8/17.
“The Seatbelt” and “Call My Son” • Plays exploring mental health, presented by Shine A Light Theatre program • The Ojai Art Center • shinealighttheater.com • $20 • 7:30pm Sat, 8/23 & 2pm Sun, 8/24.
Night of the Cricket • Picture book reception and party • CAW • Free • sbcaw.org • 3-6pm, Sat, 8/23. Zoofari Ball: Out of This World
• Wild fundraiser • SB Zoo • Sold out • sbzoo.org • 5:30-11pm, Sat, 8/23.
Sunday
CHILDREN
8/24
Storytime With Mona Damluji • Reading her children’s book I Want You To Know • Chaucer’s Books • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 2-2:45pm Sun, 8/24.
God Bless Ozzy Ozbourne • Documentary screening to benefit The Parkinson’s Foundation • The Alcazar Theatre • $20 • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm, Fri, 8/15.
Friday Movie Night • Free outdoor movies all Aug, this week Babe • Montecito Country Mart • 6pm Fridays through 8/29.
Free Summer Cinema: Isle of Dogs • UCSB Arts & Lectures • When all dogs are exiled to Trash Island, a buy goes in search of his dog • Courthouse Sunken Gardens • Free • 8:30pm, Fri, 8/15.
Summer Screening Series: By Hand • Ocean adventure • Refugio State Beach Park • Free • naturetrackfilmfestival.org • 8pm, Sat, 8/16.
She’s The He • Pacific Pride Foundation presents a coming-out and coming-ofage film • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • shesthehemovie.com • 6-8pm, Tue, 8/19.
Free Summer Cinema: Marley and Me • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Heartfelt family classic under the stars, bring blankets and lawn chairs • Courthouse Sunken Gardens • Free • downtownsb.org • 8:30pm, Fri, 8/22.
The Coastal Media Project 2025 • Student project films presented by The CarseyWolf Center • Pollock Theater • Free RSVP • carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7-9:30pm, Fri, 8/22.
Born To Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf • Benefit screening for the Maue Kay Foundation • Lobero Theatre • $30-$75 • lobero.org • 7pm, Sat, 8/23.
Fantastic Four: The First Steps -PG13- Thu-Fri 4-7 Sat-Sun 1-4-7 | Mon-Tue-Wed 4-7
The Bad Guys 2 -PG- Thu-Fri 4:30-7
Sat-Sun 11:30-2-4:30-7 | Mon-Tue-Wed 4:30-7
Pay tribute
one of the greatest rockers of all time when The Alcazar Theatre hosts a special screening of the documentary God Bless Ozzy Osbourne to benefit The Parkinson’s Foundation at 7pm on Friday, August 15th. Director Mike Fleiss will give a post-screening talk.
What is Q3 Growth To Be?
“The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the third quarter of 2025 is 2.5 percent on August 5, up from 2.1 percent on August 1." GDPNow
By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE
PREDICTIONS FOR THIRD QUARTER GDP ECONOMIC GROWTH
are again all over the map, per the Atlanta Fed graph, as were those for Q2, with no finalized tariff agreements. Both consumers and businesses are now attempting to time their purchases because of uncertain import prices.
That’s why the nation’s trade deficit in goods sank 11 percent in June to a 22-month low as U.S. companies timed when to buy imported goods with on-again, off-again Trump tariffs. It's a pattern that’s likely to play out over at least a few more months, if not the rest of the year.
It’s also why Q2 GDP grew at 3.0 percent in the initial estimate. Imports shrank (which are deducted from exports to calculate the foreign trade balance of payments and GDP) while Americans waited for TACO Trump to give trading partners another 90-day reprieve from his threatened
retaliations.
The two-month GDP average was a 1.3 percent growth rate. The question will be how the tariff uncertainties play into growth for the rest of the year. And will the inflation being caused by the tariffs ever come down enough to warrant further Fed rate cuts?
The question on everyone’s mind is why President Trump is so seemingly erratic in his attempt to control world trade? He claims it is a negotiating tactic to rebalance the large trade imbalances with countries like China, but the import taxes are (really perhaps) to cover the $trillions being added to the federal debt from his big, beautiful tax bill.
and his tariffs kicked in.
The uncertainty over future import prices makes third quarter growth difficult to pin down, in other words. There was some good news as nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.4 percent in the second quarter of 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today, as output increased 3.7 percent and hours worked increased 1.3 percent.
ECONOMIC VOICE
By Harlan Green
Labor productivity had surged to as high as four percent during the Biden administration’s New, New Deal surge in investments. But any massive loss of immigrant workers who make up 19 percent of the civilian labor force will harm labor productivity as well.
Fred.StLouisFed.org
economy growing as the new tariffs are finalized and begin to affect growth.
This is why the advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment insurance during the week ending July 26th wasn’t good news.
It’s 1,974,000 continuing jobless claims, an increase of 38,000 from the previous week's revised level was so important as an indicator of the labor market. This is the highest level for insured
unemployment since November 6, 2021 when it was 2,041,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s another alarming sign that will further slow growth at the same time more immigrants leave the labor force. The hope is that AI can be the savior that will keep GDP growth from plunging if it boosts labor productivity numbers. But robots and software programs won’t replace those lower paying jobs in construction, manufacturing, and the service sector of leisure and hospitality that immigrants have always occupied.
The historical graph of foreign trade imbalances I put up last week shows the negative gap between imports and exports that has hovered between -$40 to -$60 billion since the Great Recession, with a brief plunge to more than -$1 trillion early in 2024 when businesses rushed to buy before Trump’s April 2nd deadline. It then returned to its historical level of -$60 trillion when imports dried up
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Higher labor productivity is a key ingredient for decent economic growth. We can only hope that there are enough workers to keep the U.S.
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC)
The Secretary of the Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, September 4, 2025 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, September 4, 2025 will be posted on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC.
TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PCVideos.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to PCSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the Commission and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS) addressed to PC Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the Commission may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.
All public comment that is received before 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting will be published on the City’s website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Comments provided via USPS or e-mail will be converted to a PDF before being posted on the City’s website. Note: comments will be published online the way they are received and without redaction of personal identifying information; including but not limited to phone number, home address, and email address. Only submit information that you wish to make available publicly.
APPEALS: Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. For further information and guidelines on how to appeal a decision to City Council, please contact the City Clerk’s office at Clerk@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov as soon as possible. Appeals may be filed in person at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or in writing via email to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov and by first class mail postage prepaid within 10 calendar days of the meeting at which the Commission took action or rendered its decision. Appeals and associated fee postmarked after the 10th calendar day will not be accepted.
NOTE TO INTERESTED PARTIES: Only those persons who participate through public comment either orally or in writing on an item on this Agenda have standing to appeal the decision. Grounds for appeal are limited to those issues raised either orally or in written correspondence delivered to the review body at, or prior to, the public hearing.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at (805) 5645305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange.
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Insertion Date: Print: 8.15.25 Norma Welche, City Admin Digital included 8.13.25 7.88”x2 col; $77.33 • Ordinance 6176
ORDINANCE NO. 6176
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS)
The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on June 10, 2025.
The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.
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/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 6176
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )
IHEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on April 15, 2025, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on June 10, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on June 10, 2025.
/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on June 10, 2025.
/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER : 25CV04386
Petitioner: Brian William Center filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Brian William Center to PROPOSED NAME: Brian William Ivie. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 3, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 4; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 7/24/2025 /s/: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV04386 Pub Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025.
STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as MORA XTREME SOCCER INC at 338 Betteravia Road, C, Santa Maria, CA 93454. MORA XTREME SOCCER INC at 1631 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 1, 23, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0001833. Published August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as TURNER’S OUTDOORSMAN at 2004 Preisker Ln I, Santa Maria, CA 93454. TURNERS OPERATIONS INC at 1336 Alder Ave, Rialto, CA 92376. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on July 21, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0001713. Published July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2025.
Insertion Date: Print: 8.15.25 Norma Welche, City Admin Digital included 8.13.25 7.61”x2 col; $72.75 • Ordinance 6183
ORDINANCE NO. 6183
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING UPDATED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE MARSHALL
The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on July 1, 2025.
The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.
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/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 6183
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on June 17, 2025, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on July 1, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on July 1, 2025.
/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on July 1, 2025.
/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor
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Insertion Date: Print: 8.15.25 Norma Welche, City Admin
Digital included 8.13.25 7.61”x2 col; $72.75 • Ordinance 6184
ORDINANCE NO. 6184
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 22.70 PERTAINING TO SIGN REGULATIONS
The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on July 29, 2025.
The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.
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/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 6184
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on July 1, 2025, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on July 29, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on July 29, 2025. /s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on July 29, 2025.
/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following General Partnership is doing business as SANTA BARBARA STRINGED INSTRUMENTS; SUZUKI VIOLIN SCHOOL OF SANTA BARBARA; ZARLINO SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS; MALVINNI STRINGED INSTRUMENTS at 2625 Hacienda Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. DAVID MALVINNI and VALERIE MALVINNI at 2625 Hacienda Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on July 21, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0001724. Published July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2025.
Insertion Date: Print: 8.15.25 Norma Welche, City Admin Digital included 8.13.25 7.88”x2 col; $75.33 • Ordinance 6182
ORDINANCE NO. 6182
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE CATER RESERVOIR RESILIENCY PROJECT (AGREEMENT NO. D2502003).
The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on July 1, 2025.
The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.
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/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 6182
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on June 17, 2025, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on July 1, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on July 1, 2025.
/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on July 1, 2025.
/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV04112
Petitioner: Christina Lynne Ruiz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Brisa Milana Arlington to PROPOSED NAME: Anya Brisa Milana Arlington. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 12, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 4; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 7/16/2025 /s/: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV04112 Pub Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as RIVIERA MEDICAL SPA at 1722 State St., Suite 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. ADAM LOWENSTEIN, MD, INC. at 1722 State St., Suite 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on July 23, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0001745. Published August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2025.
Insertion Date: Print: 8.15.25.Norma Welche
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ORDINANCE NO. 6185
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENT NO. 202502 WITH JENNIFER SHIVELY, A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, OPERATING UNDER THE NAME DEAN, LOCATED AT 6100 HOLLISTER AVENUE, BUILDING 1 UNIT B, COMMENCING UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ENABLING ORDINANCE
The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on August 5, 2025.
The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.
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/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 6185
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on July 29, 2025, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on August 5, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on August 5, 2025.
/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager
I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on August 5, 2025.
/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Santa Barbara
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, during the afternoon session of the meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The hearing is to consider a recommendation to City Council to adopt Municipal Code Amendments for Adaptive Reuse Projects and determine that the Municipal Code Amendments are consistent with the General Plan and exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) [General Rule].
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Fiesta Finale Celebrating Erin Graffy
By Nancy Black and Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE
EL PASEO RESTAURANT DRESSED UP ONCE
AGAIN on the night of August 3rd for the final sold-out event of Fiesta with music and dancing. The event also served as a heartfelt remembrance of Erin Graffy de Garcia, cheerleader of the John E. Profant Foundation for the Arts for decades until her untimely passing earlier this year.
The Martinez Brothers filled the courtyard with their jazzy dance beats before the show began on the centered dance floor, surrounded by tables with Fiesta dignitaries, donors, and guests dressed to the nines in hopes of winning the costume contest, which this year went to Lisa Burns and Francisco Cabrera. The Profant Foundation also gave three Michelangelo awards to Fred Brander, Mel and Irene Sahyun, and to the aforementioned Martinez Brothers, who have been playing at Profant events for 25 years, and who played again at the end of the night to a dancing crowd.
past, she made it pulse with life, ensuring that Santa Barbara’s historical identity is not only remembered but experienced.” The new endowment will honor her legacy, beginning with the first Erin Graffy scholarship earned by young journalist Sienna Valentine, who was in attendance.
The performances opened on a high note, featuring impressive tenor Xavier Prado, with Alyssa French on piano, singing Agustín Lara’s Granada and Álvaro Carrillo’s Sabor a mi, before being joined by delightful Spanish soprano Sabrina Gárdez for Manuel Penella’s Torero quiero ser.
Guillermo DeFazio, Giovanna Dan, Claudio Predieri, and Anna Radzikowska of GD Tango gave two beautifully choreographed tango performances, with intricate footwork, sensual twists, and turns to thrill. Ballerina Rachel Hutsell, formerly of the New York City Ballet and State Street Ballet, danced two Kitri variations from the ballet Don Quixote. Eduard Sargsyan and Natella Devitskaya delighted the crowd with an acrobatic dance rendition of Joaquín Rodrigo’s En Aranjuez con tu amor.
Erin Graffy’s brother and sister, Neal and Colleen Graffy, as well as her husband, Jim Garcia, were guests of honor to celebrate a new Legacy Endowment in Erin’s name that “will support historical preservation and storytelling, music and dance scholarships, and performances, classes and exhibits that reflect Santa Barbara’s rich cultural history,” said Mignonne Profant. “Erin’s living legacy is woven into the very fabric of Santa Barbara, where she touched its cultural soul, history, and traditions. She didn’t just honor the
As traditional for the Fiesta Finale, a number of artists create a Tableau Vivant, bringing art to life. The 2015 Fiesta poster “Fiesta Romántica” that featured Erin Graffy as a flamenco dancer in pink polka dots was animated by dancers Lakshmi “La Chimi” Basile in pink and cantaor / singer Juan Murube in a bright green jacket, with Kambiz Pakan on guitar. They were joined by Gerardo Morales on guitar and percussion, as well as dancer Clarissa Anderson, who performed a lovely Sevillanas solo with a white fan. The crowd went crazy with the final flamenco piece, passionately and skillfully performed by Lakshmi, resplendent in a white shawl and dress with a long bata de cola.
“The sold-out crowd was thrilled with the ‘exceptional skill’ and ‘unique performances’ that are hallmarks of Fiesta Finale,” Mignonne told VOICE. “Many donors claim it’s their favorite event of the year.”
Tickets for Fiesta Finale 2026 will go on sale December 1st, to enable holiday gift-givers to reserve seats early. profantfoundation.org
Fred Brander receiving the Michelangelo award from Mignonne and Musette Profant
Mignonne Profant with Lisa Burns and Francisco Cabrera, costume winners
GD Tango dancers
Neal and Colleen Graffy
The Tableau Vivant
Lakshmi Basile
Photos by Isaac Hernández de Lipa
Julie Ann Brown and Teresa Newton-Terres
Jim Garcia and Jan Price
Creative Resistance: Artists’ Perspective on Our Changing World
By Kerry Methner / VOICE
NO
MATTER ONE’S POLITICAL VIEWPOINT,
this moment heralds change.
The earth continues to turn as wars are waged, people die, and countries are transformed. Cataclysmic weather events and extinctions are in the news, and what has been the rule of law seems to be disregarded.
Change can be planned, anticipated, looked forward to, forced upon us, or feared, depending on our circumstances. As individuals and families, we bring ourselves, our knowledge, and experience to the moment. There has never been one just like this before. And so, a resonant question rising is how do I face this moment of change? What do I look for to find guidance, understanding, strength, courage? Each of us is presented with these questions and opportunity.
Local artists took up the questions and more as they created work for Community Arts Workshop’s recent two-day exhibit: Creative Resistance, the brainchild of artist and curator Laura Walker Ragan, which Leslie Dinaberg previewed last week. Ragan drew over 40 artists together asking for a single work that “reflects their perception, reaction, and vision for resistance in our current era.”
Walking into CAW, the artwork and the processing involved in creating it was powerfully present. These artists were trying to make sense, find meaning, and sometimes offer a little bit of fun in the face of our current reality.
Because this exhibition was so short and yet so powerful, following are a few of the many images that it offered for consideration.
Everything is so alarming.... I am more than convinced that we all must use our skills and presence to come together to bring attention to this nightmare that is consuming our democracy. To date I have made ten large placards; every day or week brings a new outrage and I want to distill a message in a highly visible way. Listening to Joy Reid and Malcolm Nance, in exasperation verbalize the beauty, “DEVIL TAKE HIM HOME”, was gold. My shock and outrage at the hidden faces of ICE, and their brutality, seemed worth the illustrative reinforcement of portrait and the underscore of GOONS....thugs among us. And encouraging fearlessness to name a pedophile a PEDOPHILE, the time is upon us.
– Margaret Matson
“Love comes more naturally to the human heart than hate….” Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela’s words are for me an endless source of inspiration, motivation, determination, and are a call to answer injustice, especially important in these times. For me the fuel in the fire of creative resistance is love.
Photomontage featuring Haley Street mural by Santa Barbara artist Danny Meza, (2020), merged with London Times newspaper feature honoring Nelson Mandela’s life, (2013). - Patricia Houghton Clarke
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and asked if I
and they
agreed. I began taking photos of the woman in the picture while her daughter played nearby. The young girl jumped on her mother’s back and the picture was taken.
The dark scribble lines represent the anger I feel toward the current administration. In addition to marches and rallies, postcards and phone calls, this show was a way to express my anger. I sorted through my assortment of papers and objects accumulated for my assemblage and collage art. The colors, the quirky lady, and the sheet music brought to mind the fun 4th of July parties where our family celebrated the USA. After creating a visual balance the FRAGILE sticker was the final addition which is truth in a single word. – Judy Nilsen
- Rod Rolle
Back in 1989, I was working as muralist Judy Baca’s
Guadalupe Mural Project in Santa Barbara’s north county. During one of my trips to Guadalupe, I came
workers in a Santa Maria strawberry field. I stopped
could take pictures,
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ART VENUES
10 West Gallery • Shades of Summer through Sept 14 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-7707711 • 10westgallery.com
707 Gallery • Santa Barbara Visual Artists Summer exhibition through August • Paseo Nuevo #707 • 11-7 daily • sbvisualartists.com
Architectural Fdn Gallery • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org
Art & Soul Gallery • ¡Viva La Fiesta! Pedro De La Cruz through Aug 31 • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • Reopens Sept 13 • museum.ucsb.edu
Art From Scrap • Explore Ecology: Environmental Educ. & Artistic Expression • exploreecology.org Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • gallery.sbcc.edu
Bella Rosa Galleries • 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707
The Carriage and Western Art Museum • SB History Makers: Silsby Spalding, WW Hollister, Dixie; Saddle & Carriage Collections • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 MoFr • carriagemuseum.org
California Nature Art Museum • Yosemite: Sanctuary in Stone, Photographs by William Neill through Sep 1 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org
Casa de La Guerra • Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making • Through Aug 31 • $5/ Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • sbthp.org/casadelaguerra
Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805-565-5653 • casadelherrero.com
Casa Dolores • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032 • casadolores.org
Channing Peake Gallery • Form and Frame: Abstraction, Community, and the Language of Art • 105 E Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994
Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • colettecosentino.com
Community Arts Workshop • 631 Garden St • 10-6pm Fri & By Appt. • sbcaw.org
Corridan Gallery • James Paul Brown A Joyful Vision & gallery artists • 125 N Milpas • 11-5 We-Sa • 805966-7939 • corridan-gallery.com
CPC Gallery • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • cpcgallery.com
Cypress Gallery • Creating Through Chaos: Manic Creative • through Aug 24 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-737-1129 • lompocart. org
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery • Contemporary Artists • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • 11–5 TuSa • elizabethgordongallery.com
El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org
Elverhøj Museum • Suzi Trubitz: Through the Years • through Sept 1
• the history and Danish culture of Solvang & promoting the arts • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-6861211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • elverhoj.org
Faulkner Gallery • 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653.
Fazzino 3-D Studio Gallery • 3-D original fine art • 529 State St • 805730-9109 • Fazzino.com
Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805965-6611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com
Gallery Los Olivos • Rhapsody In hue: Vicki Andersen & Neil Andersson • through Aug 31 • Daily 10-4pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com
Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • kathrynedesigns.com
La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Fine Line Gallery; Elevate Gallery; Illuminations Gallery • Multi-Artist Stuido/Gallery Spaces • La Cumbre Plaza • 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Open theme from local artists through Sep 28 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden • 805-684-7789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org
Maker House • Slingshot/Alpha Art
Studio Exhibition • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • claystudiosb.org
Marcia Burtt Gallery • Tranquility: through Aug 31• Contemporary Plein Air • Landscape paintings, prints, & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-962-5588 • artlacuna.com
MOXI, The Wolf Museum• of Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • moxi.org
Museum of Contemporary Art
Santa Barbara • Cole Sternberg: the wind is heavy which blows between a horse’s ears, through Sept 28 • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org
MCASB Satellite @ the Riviera Beach House • In Motion: Marie McKenzie & Marlene Struss through Oct 12 • 9am-9pm Daily • 121 State St • mcasantabarbara.org
Patricia Clarke Studio • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-4527739 • patriciaclarkestudio.com
Peregrine Galleries • Early CA & American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805252-9659 • peregrine.shop
Peter Horjus Design • Studio • 11 W Figueroa St • peterhorjus.com
Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.com
Santa Barbara Art Works • Arts Education for All • 28 E Victoria St • 805-260-6705 • M-F 8:30-4:30 • sbartworks.org
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • Join the Enlichenment through Dec 7 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org
Santa Barbara Fine Art • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com
Santa Barbara Historical Museum • Project Fiesta ~through Sept; Don Louis Perceval: His Vision of the West through Aug 17; Edward Borein Gallery and The Story of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • sbhistorical.org
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ART VENUES
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • The Swiftest Recovery: Island Fox Chronicles through Aug 24; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and SB Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Daily • 805-962-8404 • SBMM.org
Santa Barbara Museum Of Art • Math + Art through Aug 24 • Sea of Ice: Echoes of the European Romantic Era through Aug 24; Proscenium: Elliott Hundley through Aug 31; By Achilles’ Tomb: Elliott Hundley and Antiquity @ SBMA through Feb 22; Vian Sora: Outerworlds through Sept 7; Letterforms through Sep 14; Tibetan Paintings through Aug 17 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-9634364 • sbma.net
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Butterflies Alive! through Sep 1; Drawn from Nature through Sep 7 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • sbnature.org
ART EVENTS
Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily (Fr & Sat 10-7 until 7/27). • 805-682-4711 • sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Tennis Club - 2nd Fridays Art • Marianna Victoria Mashek: In Pursuit of Beauty through Aug 23 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • 2ndfridaysart.com
Santa Ynez Vallery Historical Museum • From Trauma to Hope: Stories of Foster Care • 3596 Sagunto St • sbcasa.oeg • 12-4pm Wed-Sun.
Sahyun Genealogical Library
• 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake: Stories and Lives Remembered • 316 Castillo St • Tue/Thu 10-4; Sun & 3rd Sat 1-4 • https://SBGen.org
Seimandi & Leprieur • Fertilum by French-Caribbean artist Ricardo Ozier-Lafontaine • through Oct 5 • 33 W Anapamu St. • Tue-Sun 11-6 • 805-610-1203 • seimandileprieur.com
La Cumbre Plaza 3rd Friday Gallery Row Art Walk • 5 galleries, music, art activities, & more! • 5-8pm Fri, 8/15. See page 28 for details.
Photos For Families/Fotos Para Familias • Print sale to benefit the Carpinteria Children’s project • Patricia Clarke Studio • Free • patriciahoughtonclarke.com • 3-5pm, Sat, 8/16.
Zen and the Art of Costume Drawing • Lessons for animation by Walt Disney Veteran • 707 Gallery • $50 • richwilkie.com • 10am-1pm, Sat, 8/16.
Beginning Watercolor Weekend Workshop • Learn a variety of techniques. All materials included • Carpenteria Arts Center • $110 • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 1-4pm, SatSun, 8/16-8/17.
Mixed Media Layering with Gelli Prints • Bring previous pieces or start from scratch • CAW • $85 • sbcaw.org • 10am-1pm, Sat, 8/16.
Art From Around The World • By members of the Friendship Center’s Carpenteria Healthy Aging Club • Carpenteria Arts Center • Free • fcsb.org • 2-3pm, Fri, 8/22.
SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Sun.
Carpinteria Creative Arts Market
• Local pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Thur.
Slice of Light Gallery • Ben Coffman; Passage: Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-354-5552 • sliceoflight.com
Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 115:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255
Sullivan Goss • Robin Gowen: A Wild Hush through Sep 22; The Fateful Eight through Aug 25; Summer Salon II through Sep 22 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805730-1460 • sullivangoss.com
Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum • 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • quinlanmuseum.com • 805-687-4623
SYV Historical Museum & Carriage House • Art of The Western Saddle • ongoing • 3596 Sagunto St, SY • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805688-7889 • santaynezmuseum.org
Tamsen Gallery • Agrios by Komatis • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com
See your work here! Join Voice Magazine’s Print & Virtual Gallery! To find out more, email Publisher@VoiceSB.com Inspiration 1 at 10 West Gallery patprime@earthlink.net
UCSB Library • Creative Currents through Sep 16 • library.ucsb.edu
Voice Gallery • Santa Barbara Visual Arts through August • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-965-6448 • voicesb.art
Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum Of Art • Building A Collection: 2008 - 2025, Honoring Judy L. Larson • through Aug • Weekdays 10-4, Sat 11-5 • westmont.edu/museum
ARTIST RECEPTIONS
1st Thursday, August 7, 5pm - 8pm 3rd Friday, August 15, 5pm - 8pm
EXHIBIT DATE S August 2 - August 30, 2025
GALLERY HOURS Monday - Friday 10am-5:30pm Saturday - Sunday 1pm-5pm Or by Appointment (805) 965-6448
ART WALK
5 to 8pm, Friday August 15th
CELEBRATING CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY, AND SELFEXPRESSION, Third Fridays on Gallery Row in La Cumbre Plaza invites visitors and residents together for an evening of fun. Whether it’s a glass of wine, a cookie, or a chance to dance or sit back in a beautiful outdoor space and listen to some music, there is something for people of all ages. The offerings this month are rich...
• Visit LCCCA’s three galleries - Illuminations, Elevate, and The Fine Line. There will be art and light refreshments, and a chance to chat with artists.
• In Illuminations Gallery, don’t miss Alejandro Olmo’s Interactive Ceramic Mural. It creates infinite designs using just an arrow tile and a diamond tile. Alejandro will be there to demonstrate the device and to discuss how it works.
• There will lots of music in the Plaza! Mike Cregan will be strumming his guitar and singing. And Low Tide Jazz will be playing up a storm.
• At Grace Fisher Foundation’s Inclusive Arts Clubhouse, enjoy music, lights, and good vibes at a dance party with DJ Chris. And be sure to look at the new paintings created by Grace using only her mouth.
• At Voice Gallery celebrate a creative summer with Santa Barbara Visual Artists. Meet the artists and enjoy bites and wine. SBVA’s artists create exceptional abstract, landscape, seascape, portrait, still life, and photographic compositions, and this month is also featuring sculptor friends.
• In the Plaza, help us create two new Community Paintings. All ages are welcome to pick up a brush and paint away.
