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Flock cameras have sparked privacy concerns in Santa Barbara and across the nation in recent months

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FLOCK IS OUT. But Verkada isn’t in. Not yet.

Photo by Nicole Castillo / VOICE

The 12 Flock cameras in Santa Barbara are turned off and the police department no longer has access to the system. Per the contract with Flock, the cameras are scheduled to be removed by Flock in the next couple of weeks.

By Daisy scott / VOICE Photo by Aston Smith / Santa Barbara News-Press

MAKING A LONG-AWAITED COMEBACK WITH A BRAND NEW FOCUS on selling beautiful items and art, the ReStore has officially returned to Santa Barbara, opening at 400 State Street with a ribbon cutting Wednesday morning. A retail store operated by Habitat for Humanity for Southern Santa Barbara County, the ReStore will now offer the same home improvement resources as its predecessor as well as an expanded inventory of donated decor, furniture, and even fine art all donated from community members to help their (See Habitat, 7) neighbors.

The transfer to a new license plate reader system powered by Verkada cameras hit the brakes as the City Council discussed delaying the approval of the new contract.

Sgt. Bruno Peterson eyes the projector displaying the presentation on Verkada cameras while Police Chief Kelly Gordon (behind) addresses community concerns over the facial recognition capabilities of license plate readers at Santa Barbara City Hall on August 25th.

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So for now, the future fate of license plate readers in Santa Barbara has been tabled.

As new housing projects make progress near Old Town Goleta, Kellogg Square will provide business and retail infrastructure. (See Goleta, 18)

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Free Community Resource Health Fair to be Held on Friday

“The Community Resource Health Fair is more than an outreach event,” said Rita Gonsalves, Executive Director for the Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic. “It is an opportunity to strengthen connections with our tribal community and the broader community, promote wellness, and ensure that individuals

and families know where to turn for health care and support. By bringing resources together in one place, we make it easier for community members to access services that can have a lasting impact on their health and wellbeing. Events like these help foster relationships, increase awareness of available resources, and reinforce our commitment to building a healthier, more connected community for everyone we serve.”

More than 40 organizations and community partners are expected to participate. Attendees will have access to resources and information from agencies representing health care, public safety, family services, senior services, caregiving support, health insurance, child advocacy, regional services, and community wellness programs. Participating organizations include the American Red Cross, California Highway Patrol, CASA of Santa Barbara County, CenCal Health, Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Covered California,

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to Honor Service, Sacrifice, & Unity

HONORING THE SACRIFICE AND HEROISM DISPLAYED BY FIRST RESPONDERS, CIVILIANS, AND THOSE LOST in the 9/11 attacks, local first responders will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9am on Friday, September 11th at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. Held on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, which claimed the lives of almost 3,000 people, the ceremony will uphold the theme “We Remember — Honoring the Past, Guarding the Future” to recognize all of the individuals who served their country on that fateful day and the values of service, sacrifice, and unity. “For members of the public safety community, September 11 holds particular significance as we remember the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, and other first responders who answered the call without hesitation, many making the ultimate sacrifice while helping others reach safety,” reads the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office event statement.

The event is free and open to all and will be held by the Sheriff’s Office, County Fire, and the City of Santa Barbara Police and Fire Departments. Limited seating will be provided, and all community members are encouraged to bring a folding chair or blanket to sit on the courthouse To learn more visit sbsheriff.org lawn.

Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, Tri-Counties Regional Center, and many others.

The event will include a free blood donation opportunity and a variety of health-related educational resources. SYTHC medical and dental teams will host informational booths and be available to share information about available services. All activities are walk-in, and no appointments are required. Photos courtesy of SYTHC

WELLNESS RESOURCES WILL BE THE FOCUS of this week’s Community Resource Health Fair, hosted by the Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic. The free event will be held at the Tribal Hall on the Santa Ynez Reservation from 9am to 1pm on Friday, August 28th.

In addition to health information and community resources, guests can enjoy family-friendly activities, food trucks, raffle prizes, and opportunities to connect directly with local organizations and service providers.

Organizations interested in participating may contact Caren Romero, Community and Social Services Director, at 805-694-2671 or cromero@ sythc.org for more information. Set-up begins at 7:30am on the day of the event. The clinic is a not-for-profit organization under the Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) guidelines and receives funding through various grants, including grants from the Indian Health Services. The clinic has achieved mature contractor status with IHS and the Bureau of Indian Affairs and is certified as an FQHC looka-like Medi-Cal/Medicare facility. For more information, contact SYTHC at 805688-7070 or visit sythc.org

Prohousing Recognition To SB County

A PROHOUSING DESIGNATION HAS BEEN GIVEN to the County of Santa Barbara by the State of California along with $1.25 million in Prohousing Incentive Program funding. The designation announcement was made by Governor Gavin Newsom, as part of a $11.3 million awarded to 13 California communities for their efforts to expand housing opportunities, streamline development, and support affordable housing. “Investing in our communities by creating more homes is an investment in California’s future — fostering greater stability, strengthening families, and building more resilient communities for generations to come. Through strong local partnerships, we’re delivering results and creating more opportunities for Californians to have a safe, affordable place to call home,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

Santa Barbara County is one of ten jurisdictions to earn the designation for the first time since October 2025. The designation and $1.25 million award will assist the County build on their efforts. The Prohousing Designation also provides greater access to state funding opportunities for housing and infrastructure.

El Condado de Santa Bárbara recibe la designación “Prohousing”

EL CONDADO DE SANTA BÁRBARA HA RECIBIDO la designación “Prohousing” (favorable a la vivienda) del Estado de California y USD 1,25 millones en fondos del Programa de Incentivos Prohousing (PIP, Prohousing Incentive Program), en reconocimiento a los esfuerzos del Condado para ampliar las oportunidades de vivienda, agilizar el desarrollo y apoyar la vivienda asequible. El gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció la designación y las asignaciones del PIP el 20 de agosto como parte de los USD 11,3 millones otorgados a 13 comunidades de California que han obtenido la designación “Prohousing” del estado. El condado de Santa Bárbara es una de las diez jurisdicciones que han obtenido la designación por primera vez desde octubre de 2025. “Invertir en nuestras comunidades mediante la creación de más viviendas es una inversión en el futuro de California: fomenta una mayor estabilidad, fortalece a las familias y construye comunidades más resilientes para las generaciones venideras. A través de sólidas alianzas locales, estamos ofreciendo resultados y creando más oportunidades para que los californianos tengan un lugar seguro y asequible al que llamen hogar,” declaró el gobernador Gavin Newsom. La designación y el fondo de USD 1,25 millones ayudarán al condado a consolidar estos esfuerzos. El financiamiento del Programa de Incentivos Prohousing respaldará la producción y conservación de viviendas asequibles, así como la implementación del Elemento de Vivienda del Condado. La designación “Prohousing” también brinda un mayor acceso a las oportunidades de financiamiento estatal para vivienda e infraestructura.

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Flock is out, but Santa Barbara City Council tables implementing Verkada cameras Verkada continued from page 1

Following dozens of public comments and inquiries about the system from council members, the council decided to revisit the Verkada contract at a later day. With the potential to even rework the city’s policy regarding automatic license plate readers all together. City Administrator Kelly McAdoo informed the council that the discussion was not an action item, and any motions would have to wait for a later meeting. The likely scenario is that the issue all together gets pushed down the line until it is up to the next City Council to decide what to do about license plate readers. “You’re really pushing this off to a new council in the new year,” Councilmember Mike Jordan said. He said that it is unlikely that the issue will be discussed before late November or early December. “It is something that the next council is going to decide,” Councilmember Eric Friedmann agreed. Yet the council was mostly in unison regarding the delay of approving Verkada cameras. However, Mayor Randy Rowse encouraged everyone to trust the police department and their intentions. ‘They really care about keeping you safe, that’s number one, and it’s a very sincere effort,” Rowse said. “They’re not to surveil you, they’re not to oppress you, they’re not to try to control anybody, they’re there to serve and protect you 100 percent.”

Sentiment among public comment was also unified, with zero comments expressing support for the cameras. Many speakers called for more public inclusion in the discussion about these cameras.

But Sneddon thinks it might be time to explore that option “When we adopted this policy, it was a different world,” Sneddon said.

“We’re asking for time, and community forum,” said Primitiva Hernandez, executive director of 805UndocuFund. Many wanted a public hearing that allowed for more input than 60 seconds of public comment [per speaker]. City Attorney John Doimas addressed those concerns and said that the discussion today doesn’t legally merit a public hearing process. He said that since the ALPR policy isn’t being expanded or changed, no hearing is required.

He recognized that there is a “need for greater control of data” than the city had while using Flock. He emphasized that with Verkada the city owns the data. “Verkada could not access data without permission,” Peterson said. If they did need to access the system, they would be given a timed login key and their use of the system would be monitored. Photo by Aston Smith / Santa Barbara News-Press

“I thought when we heard this [the cancellation] about Flock, that it was to consider other options,” said Councilmember Kristen Sneddon. The Santa Barbara Police Department has already settled on a company and presented the replacement for Flock cameras: Verkada CB53 cameras.

waterfront and downtown parking lots, not just in law enforcement contexts.

Gordon also addressed one of the biggest concerns, the camera’s ability for facial recognition.

She said that the way the camera is programmed upon purchase dictates what it can capture, A Flock Safety camera is positioned along Carrillo street. which was the Flock Safety cameras have faced national backlash same with Flock. over concerns about data sharing with immigration enforcement and privacy vulnerabilities. If the camera is programmed to only Chief Gordon warned capture license plate data, it the council about the can not then be reprogrammed. consequences of delaying

“Just because we’re not required to have a public hearing doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t or that we can’t,” Councilmember Wendy Santamaria said.

What about…no Verkada? Councilmember Oscar Gutierrez also raised the idea of the police department implementing its own surveillance system. Police Chief Kelly Gordon said that the city would still require outside software and would have to buy a camera from a third-party company. “We don’t have the expertise within the city to create that sort of program,” Gordon said. “It was something we evaluated, but the expense of that is greater and that the ability to do that would be very, very challenging.” To repeal the automatic license plate readers all together, would be a process. License plate cameras are used in

action. She said that these cameras are a very useful tool to the department, and with no approval of the contract, they would be without one of their most useful tools. “I understand the privacy concerns,” Gordon said. “But I also have a duty as a chief of police sitting here before you. My duty is to your community’s public safety, and so am I passionate about this? Yes.”

Gordon presented multiple solutions to building trust with the system, including quarterly reports to the fire and police commission. “Discpline matters, and accountability matters, and I understand that,” Gordon said.

Verkada concerns Sgt. Bruno Peterson presented more information about Verkada cameras, addressing a lot of the concerns that community members have.

Gordon said that a Flock camera had been stolen in Santa Barbara and they tried to use the face-tracking systems to determine who stole it and were unable to. The main distinction between Flock cameras and Verkada cameras is that Verkada is not part of a national network. This is something that Councilmember Meagan Harmon saw as an improvement. “I think we are taking steps in the right direction,” Harmon said. Though Harmon also thinks that the retention time is too long.

“There are real consequences,” Harmon said. “I personally have serious Fourth Amendment concerns in general.” By the numbers, Flock cameras are much more

expensive than Verkada cameras. Flock cameras are a subscription service, one that was costing the city about $40,000 a year. Verkada cameras are a onetime purchase price and then a 5-year license totaling $56,810.09—saving the city hundreds of thousands of dollars. That is money that could then be placed in the reserves, a critical need as the city faces a budget crisis, officials said. There also have been recorded benefits to having the cameras. License plate readers were used in 80 percent of 120 hit-and-run cases, and since implementation there has been an increase of nine percent in the clearance rates of those cases. Peterson presented three cases including the 2025 arrest of a serial jewelry robber and a 2025 downtown stabbing where license plate readers played a key role in solving the case. The conversation at the meeting evolved from concerns over privacy into a test of how much the public trusts law enforcement with the data they are capturing. ‘Trust is critically important,” said Ian Paige, one of the leaders of Indivisible Santa Barbara. “The problem with surveillance technology, no matter how good of intentions we have, is when it gets into the wrong hands,” Amanda Green said during public comment. This was echoed by members of the City Council. “At the end of the day, I don’t think it’s the cameras that are invasive, it’s the people that have the ability to use them,” Councilmember Jordan said.” By Aston Smith, Santa Barbara News-Press, 8.25.26 Printed with permission of the Santa Barbara News-Press • 8.25.26 • newspress.com

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has opened almost six years to the day since it closed.

“One of the things that was important for us bringing a new store was telling the Habitat story throughout the store and really connecting that the ReStore is our mission,” shared Habitat Santa Barbara CEO Jessica de L’Arbre.

“We knew we really wanted to hang on to that fundamental brand of being a place where people could shop for construction materials, because that’s what we do, we are an organization that builds and repairs homes,” explained Susan Renehan, Director of Philanthropy & External Affairs for Habitat Santa Barbara. “But we wanted it to be more than that, and we thought about how we could create a space that is beautiful, thoughtful, and feels like a treasure hunt.”

It has been Habitat Santa Barbara’s goal to relaunch the ReStore since they were forced to close down its original Goleta space during the pandemic. Not only does the store generate revenue for the nonprofit’s mission to provide and protect affordable housing, but it also provides a sustainable and charitable way for community members to donate repurposable items. Now, after waiting for the right location and team to launch revisioned space, the ReStore

Since March, the ReStore has been accepting collections from community members, building an multifaceted inventory that has not only packed the store, but required the organization

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ReStore Opens on State Street with New Artistic Vision

The Habitat for Humanity Santa Barbara ReStore opened its new location at 400 State St. with a new inventory focused on art, furniture, and decor as well as home improvement

to rent a storage space for remaining donations. The result is a space that L’Arbre calls “a true symbol of the community.” One of the most surprising and symbolic aspects of this community generosity has been a large quantity of art donations. As a result, the ReStore now features a gallery corner dedicated to showcasing donated art. “A lot of people encounter downsizing and recognize that they have art but are trying to figure out where is the most appropriate place for it [if] it’s nice, but maybe not expensive enough to put up to auction,” explained L’Arbre. “We really want to let the community know that the ReStore can be the perfect home for that.” Currently, the gallery corner displays an eclectic collection of limited edition prints, antique illustrations, landscape paintings, statement pieces, and more. “It’s really exciting because people are going to find things that they wouldn’t find anywhere else, and we’re so grateful to those volunteers who help us identify and help appraise the art accordingly so that it can honor the generosity of these donations,” said Renehan, adding that

fine art donations will be sold at auction to maximize the contribution. Artistic furniture and home items also fill the store, such as antique tables, upholstered furniture, whimsical statues, chandeliers, and other one-ofa-kind pieces that reflect Santa Barbara’s unique spirit. In the back room, the ReStore’s home improvement inventory spans household appliances, doors, window frames, sinks, and more. All items are sold at 50 percent or more off of retail price, with all proceeds supporting Habitat Santa Barbara. Looking ahead, the nonprofit hopes that the ReStore contributes to the revitalization of State Street and the downtown, both on a retail front and as a gathering place. “We’re open and excited to hear from people who may want to partner with us in using this as an event space for their art or even their donations,” said de L’Arbre. “This is just the starting point for creative partnerships and collaboration!” To learn more, volunteer, or make a donation visit sbhabitat.org/restore By Daisy scott / VOICE

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Home is at the heart of Parton’s music, author says Editor’s note: Dolly Parton died at 80 years old on August 25th.

WOULD DOLLY PARTON BE DOLLY PARTON IF SHE GREW UP OUTSIDE APPALACHIA? Unlikely, says Martha Ackmann. Ackmann, the author of Ain’t Nobody’s Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton, spoke with Joanna Weiss, the editor of Harvard Magazine, about Parton’s upbringing, career, and legacy in a Radcliffe book talk this month.

chapels and around the house. She picked up various instruments, or really anything that made a sound, and became a prolific writer. In 1967, Parton was introduced to the public on the popular Porter Wagoner Show, where she performed original music and duets with Wagoner. Her biggest early success came in 1974 with the release of I Will Always Love You, which Elvis Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, sought the rights for only to have Parton turn him down.

“There are many, many books about Dolly Parton, but I wanted to locate her in her historical and cultural setting,” Ackmann said. “When I was writing, I would say to myself, “There are many, ‘Would Dolly Parton be Dolly Parton if many books about she had grown up in Wyoming?’ And I Dolly Parton, but I think the answer is no.” wanted to locate her in her historical and Parton made a name for herself not cultural setting” only as a singer, but as a songwriter - Martha Ackmann adept at drawing inspiration from her surroundings. This year, the Academy of Country Music named her a recipient of its Poet’s Award for her “honesty, heart and unmatched storytelling power.” Parton, the group said, has written songs that “have shaped the culture of country music and continue to resonate far beyond genre lines.”

Parton, who grew up in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, honed her skills as a musician and a songwriter in empty

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By Anna Lamb / Harvard Staff Writer The Harvard Gazette 8.19.26

“The thought of Elvis recording her song was like something she never dreamed,” Ackmann said. “But Colonel Parker calls Author Martha Ackmann and the cover of her book and says, ‘Elvis always toward home with a phrase borrowed from the country retains the publishing rights.’ She knew her worth, and she knew she had a right legend’s grandmother, who would tell her grandchildren to return to their cabin “once the sun is beginning to to that, and that she better protect it.” leave the pinnacle.” In addition to her 58-year marriage to Carl Dean, who died last year, Parton’s ties to her home “I love that,” Ackmann said. “And I also thought of that metaphorically. When things begin to get dark, it’s time and her extended family have provided a deep well to come home. Not just geographically, but to one’s of support and inspiration, Ackmann noted. In turn, values, to one’s truths, to one’s family, to what keeps she’s made her home region the focus of much of her our feet on the ground, and I think that that guiding light philanthropic work. very much traveled down to Dolly as well.” Ackmann described Parton’s affection and devotion This story originally appeared in The Harvard Gazette

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A Project to Encourage Public Art By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

WITH THE GOAL TO STIMULATE LOCAL PUBLIC ART, members of the Santa Barbara Sculptors Guild will host an exhibition and open a public discussion in collaboration with the Abstract Art Collective during September at VOICE Gallery. The focus will be on art in public places. The Guild’s initiative will begin with an exhibition dedicated to public art proposals for the region. The show, titled Artists Reimagine Public Art in Santa Barbara, opens Thursday, September 3rd, alongside the Abstract Art Collective's Fall Member Show, with a 1st Thursday reception at VOICE Gallery from 5 to 8 pm, at 110 South Hope, Suite H124. "I think it’s important to start this conversation because we want more than just a committee to be involved in the selection of public art,” stated Eric St. George, President of the Abstract Art Collective and co-chair of the Public Art committee. The What If by Shelby Scudder

The exhibit will include scaled down art pieces, models, maquettes, and the Guild is inviting the community to engage directly with artists’ concepts at the earliest stage of the creative process. Visitors will be able to explore the proposals, speak with the artists, leave comments, and vote for the piece they find most inspiring. The exhibition is a valuable opportunity for local arts leaders and cultural stakeholders to hear directly from the public and gain insight into what resonates most with the Santa Barbara community.

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According to St. George, the goal of this initiative is to open the process, allowing the community to participate from the beginning. While none of the proposals currently have funding for implementation, the hope is that this exhibition will generate interest to spark future support. The project was formulated as a result of several conversations between St. George and Rich Kaplan who then spoke with Guild President Katherine Lape. Lape was enthusiastic and helped to launch the exhibit. The public art portion of the exhibit was generated from an open call for artists and is generously supported by Santa Barbara Beautiful. Artists participating in the show will be: Misa Art, Shelby Scudde, Patrick McGinnis, Erica Huff, Ariana Rose, Kathryn Lape, Rich Kaplan, Skip Lau, Eric Saint Georges, Lisa Trivell, JJ Reuben Lee, and Daniel Landman.

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A spectacular collision

By Harrison Tasoff, The UC Santa Barbara Current • 8.24.26

IN SEPTEMBER 2022, astronomers noticed a perplexing feature on an image of a galaxy around 7.5 billion light-years from Earth. A thin line stretching over 202,000 light-years pointed directly away from the galaxy’s center. Its leading edge was an unresolved point, with no detectable stars, speeding away at nearly 1,000 kilometers per second. The scientists who spotted it interpreted the feature as a super-massive black hole plowing through intergalactic space, triggering star formation in its wake. Now researchers from UC Santa Barbara and University of Texas at Austin have published a paper on the violent event that could have shot this behemoth from its host galaxy. The findings, published in Physical Review Letters, provide the first account of a class of black hole mergers predicted by general relativity, and will help scientists prepare for the next generation of gravitational wave observatories.

Merging black holes produce strong gravitational waves as the massive objects warp spacetime and spiral into each other. If the system is lopsided, these waves can generate enough of a kick to launch the newly formed, larger black hole in an entirely different trajectory, “like the recoil of a fired cannon,” said co-author Tejaswi Venumadhav, an associate professor in UCSB’s Department of Physics. The authors of a previous paper had named the black hole they observed RBH-1. And after scoping out the scene, they proposed that it was hurtling into intergalactic space. Venumadhav and his co-authors picked up where their colleagues left off, working backward like forensic detectives reconstructing a collision from the debris and tire tracks. They simulated hundreds of thousands of hypothetical black-hole pairs, computed the recoil each would have produced, and kept only those matching the speed of RBH-1. The simulations revealed that the parent

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black holes would’ve been similar sizes, with one at most six times as massive as the other. That said, the recoil from even a large merger would have topped out around 200 km/s, far short of the breakneck 1,000 km/s astronomers had observed.

Photo Credit NASA, ESA, Leah Hustak (STScI)

Physicists reconstruct the collision that launched a runaway black hole

The rogue super-massive black hole compresses gas in its wake, forming a long “contrail” of young, blue stars. This unusual event happened when the universe was approximately half its current age.

“The two black holes had to be spinning fast,” explained lead author Tousif Islam, a postdoctoral scholar at UCSB’s Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP). “And their spins had to be misaligned.” The authors calculated that the heavier of the pair must’ve been spinning at 70–75 percent of the maximum allowed by general relativity, with its rotation tilted and precessing like a wobbling top. “I was initially surprised by how extreme this sounds,” Venumadhav said, “but then I realized it probably had to be the case in order to have produced the dramatic feature visible in telescopes.” This spectacular setup tells us more about the galaxy these black holes inhabited. Or should we say galaxies? The bigger picture Enormous black holes appear to have developed relatively early in the history of the cosmos. But by the time the parents of RBH-1 met more than 7.5 billion years ago, neighboring super-massive black holes would’ve consolidated, leaving a single behemoth at the center of each galaxy. So this pair wouldn’t have encountered each other unless their home galaxies themselves collided. And based on the spins of the initial black holes, Islam, Venumadhav and co-author Digvijay Wadekar of UT Austin concluded that the rotation of these galaxies was likely misaligned as well. They also calculated the mass ratio, finding the bigger galaxy was at most four times larger than the smaller one. The resulting galaxy, called GX in the paper, still shows some signs of its previous shakeup. “It doesn’t look like it has settled down 100 percent,” Islam said, “but it has settled down quite a lot.” By the time two black holes merged, GX had already regrouped into a relatively cohesive whole over the course of 70 million years. Looking to the future by looking at the past

The study emerged from collaborations during a long-term program at KITP. “We benefitted from talking to astronomers from all over the world who had come there to participate,” Islam said. The results will now inform future work at the interface between gravitational wave astrophysics and galaxy mergers. General relativity predicts that 5–10% of these mergers should give the resultant black hole a large kick, but this is the first time scientists have seen an object that fits the bill. Astronomers only recognized RBH-1 as one of these runaway black holes because they followed up the initial 2022 Hubble observation with the new James Webb Space Telescope in 2025. “Before, we did not have the technology,” Islam said. “Now that we have JWST, this is hopefully the first of many such observations.” And that’s important for future avenues of research. Black holes come in many different sizes, but they mainly fall into two main groups: Super-massive black holes are millions to billions of times more massive than the sun, and there’s normally only one per galaxy. Meanwhile, the much more numerous stellar-mass black holes are only 20–30 times the size of the sun. Gravitational wave observatories, like LIGO and Virgo, can tune into the signals that smaller black holes produce when they merge. “But when super-massive black holes merge, they broadcast in a much lower frequency,” Islam explained. Efforts are underway to construct a gravitational wave observatory in orbit, called LISA, which will be large enough to receive these low frequency channels. Observing more of these fast-moving objects from super-massive mergers with the James Webb Space Telescope will provide scientists with a better understanding of these phenomena. “This connects what telescopes see to what LISA will hear,” Venumadhav said. Printed with permission of UCSB Office of Public Affairs and Communications.

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Who are the candidates running for Santa Barbara City Council?

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There are four contested Santa Barbara City Council races in the Nov. 3 election

By Amanda Velasco, Santa Barbara News-Press, 8.24.26

SANTA BARBARA VOTERS WILL DECIDE on four contested city council races in the November general election—one of the city’s most competitive contests in recent years. Two city council veterans and two challengers are vying to be Santa Barbara Mayor and three city council seats are up for election.

Eric Friedman, the current District 5 representative, is running for Santa Barbara Mayor. (Courtesy of Eric Friedman)

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Kristen Sneddon, who represents District 4, is currently Mayor Pro Tempore and an environmental geology professor at Santa Barbara City College. (Courtesy of Kristen Sneddon)

Matt Kilrain, also known as “Boat Rat Matt,” is running to be Santa Barbara’s next mayor. (Courtesy of Matt Kilrain)

Wendy Sims-Moten, a more than 30-year resident, wants to focus on stabilizing rents, addressing affordability concerns and improving education. (Courtesy of Wendy Sims-Moten)

Eric Friedman, councilmember/grocery worker

Friedman, the current District 5 representative, is a Trader Joe’s employee and a former staffer for Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara. Friedman is focused on increasing affordable housing, improving emergency preparedness and climate protection, ensuring budget transparency and bringing more activity to downtown Santa Barbara.

On the council, he opposed the proposed rent stabilization ordinance and led the push for a new police station. He also opposed city budgets two years in a row for relying too heavily on emergency reserves, and voted in July to reopen State Street to cars.

Residents bike down State Street. Santa Barbara voters will decide on four contested City Council races in the November general election. ( Photo by Amanda Velasco/Santa Barbara News-Press)

Community Development and Human Services Committee. She is currently Mayor Pro Tempore and an environmental geology professor at Santa Barbara City College. Sneddon’s priorities include building more sustainable infrastructure, increasing affordable housing and improving wildfire resilience. She also wants to improve

public safety by replacing old fire stations, creating a flood mitigation plan and implementing safer crossings at high-risk roads.

Matt Kilrain, author

Kilrain—also known as “Boat Rat Matt”—wants to ensure Santa Barbara is a safe place for children, unite people with diverse beliefs, support local

entrepreneurs and strengthen oversight in the council. He had an unsuccessful run for mayor in 2021, receiving around 0.7 percent of the vote. Kilrain’s motto is to “Stop the divide, raise the vibe and unite the 805.”

Wendy Sims-Moten, executive director

Sims-Moten, a more than

30-year resident, was a Santa Barbara Unified school district board member from 2016 to 2024. She is executive chair of First 5 Santa Barbara County, a commission focused on early childhood development, and chair of the African American Women of Santa Barbara County. In a March 30th Instagram video, Sims-Moten said she

Friedman chairs the Finance Committee, and is part of the Sea Level Rise Adaptation Committee, the Homeless Adhoc Committee, and more.

Kristen Sneddon, councilmember

Sneddon, who has represented District 4 for nine years, serves on 18 city agencies and committees including the Historic Landmarks Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and the

Devon Wardlow, a graduate of Santa Barbara High School and UCSB, is running to represent District 4. (Courtesy of Devon Wardlow)

Monte Wilson, a former tech executive, prioritizes revitalizing downtown, responsible budgeting, and expanding housing. (Courtesy of Monte Wilson)

Genevieve Taft-Vazquez serves on the city’s Neighborhood Advisory Council and grew up in District 4. (Courtesy of Genevieve Taft-Vazquez)

Jason Dominguez was a councilmember from 2015 to 2019. (Courtesy of Jason Dominguez)

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homelessness and making State Street more vibrant and city budgeting more transparent. Zurlinden also wants to abolish Flock Cameras—surveillance devices powered by artificial intelligence—from Santa Barbara.

Ian J. Baucke, senate district representative James G. Zurlinden s, a 13year Santa Barbara resident, is running to represent District 5. (Courtesy of James G. Zurlinden)

Ian J. Baucke, chair of Santa Barbara’s Transportation and Circulation Committee, led the Safe Streets for All Action Plan.

Cevin Cathell, who has lived in Santa Barbara for 26 years, is running to represent District 5. (Courtesy of Cevin Cathell)

(Courtesy of Ian J. Baucke)

wants to focus on stabilizing rents, addressing affordability concerns and improving education.

District 4

Devon Wardlow, planning commissioner/ businesswoman

Wardlow, a graduate of Santa Barbara High School and UCSB, chairs the Planning Commission and served on the Santa Barbara County Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission. On the planning commission, she pushed for affordability and accountability in developments.

If elected, Wardlow wants to improve public spaces, emergency preparedness and wildfire prevention, and support local businesses by making permitting processes easier.

Monte Wilson, small business owner

Wilson, a former tech executive, co-chaired Rally4Kids, which has raised nearly $3 million for the United

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Boys & Girls Clubs. He cofounded nonprofit organizations Santa Barbara Cars & Coffee, which raises funds for the Santa Barbara Police Foundation, The Unity Shoppe, and Toys for Tots. Wilson’s priorities include revitalizing downtown, ensuring responsible budgeting in the council and expanding housing. He also wants to address homelessness and fully fund Santa Barbara’s police and fire departments.

Genevieve Taft-Vazquez, small business owner

Taft-Vazquez serves on the city’s Neighborhood Advisory Council and grew up in District 4. She wants to make downtown Santa Barbara more walkable, build more workforce housing and ensure the city council’s budgeting is more efficient. Taft-Vazquez is also focused on improving public safety, reducing congestion on roads and increasing career and recreational opportunities for young people.

Jason Dominguez, attorney

Dominguez was a councilmember from 2015 to 2019, before he was ousted by Alejandra Gutierrez in District 1. On the council, he pushed to bring more activity to the Funk Zone, State Street and Coast Village Road, co-sponsored an affordable housing ordinance and supported renovation projects on the Eastside. If elected, he wants to focus on increasing Santa Barbara’s fire preparedness, building more housing and revitalizing State Street. He also wants to make city streets safer and address homelessness.

District 5

James G. Zurlinden, media buyer/accountant Zurlinden, a 13-year Santa Barbara resident, was a chef before he transitioned to working in finance and marketing.

Baucke, a graduate of San Marcos High School and George Washington University, is chair of Santa Barbara’s Transportation and Circulation Committee. He led the Safe Streets for All Action Plan, which aims to improve city roads prone to severe accidents.

If elected, Baucke wants to invest in wildfire protections and clean energy, increase affordable housing and push for safer streets.

Cevin Cathell, film producer/businesswoman

Cathell has lived in Santa Barbara for 26 years and helped form the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in its early stages as program director. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and worked in the Texas State Legislature. Cathell is focused on public safety, revitalizing La Cumbre Plaza, maintaining a balanced city budget, building more affordable housing and protecting the environment.

District 6

Alexander Stoeber, real estate advisor

Stoeber is founder and chief executive officer of Elevata Inc., a generative AI consulting firm, and real estate advisor for Compass, a real estate technology company. He is a graduate of UCSB. Stoeber’s priorities include building more housing, improving public spaces and city streets and implementing protections for tenants. He is an opponent of the June 10th draft of the rent stabilization ordinance.

Gabe Escobedo, school board member

Escobedo is president of the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education, and was chair of the Planning Commission and the Santa Barbara Community Formation Commission. On the school board, he advocated for affordable housing for teachers and school staff.

He wants to address housing affordability, improve transparency at City Hall and preserve Santa Barbara’s public spaces.

Anabella Lehne, loan signing agent

Lehne is a former escrow assistant for Fidelity National Title.

She has written opinion articles about affordability, against rent control and for building more housing in Santa Barbara.

He is focused on redeveloping La Cumbre Plaza, addressing

Jason Carlton, small business owner

Carlton is president of Carlton Electrical Construction, a local electrical contractor, and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 413, a union representing more than 280 electrical workers. He wants to advocate for the needs of residents, businesses and workers. Alexander Stoeber is founder and chief executive officer of Elevata Inc., a generative AI consulting firm, and real estate advisor for Compass, a real estate technology company.

Gabe Escobedo, president of the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education, advocated for affordable housing for teachers and school staff on the school board.

(Courtesy of Alexander Stoeber)

(Courtesy of Gabe Escobedo)

Anabella Lehne is running to represent District 6. (Courtesy of

Jason Carlton is pictured. Carlton is running to represent District 6.

Anabella Lehne)

(Courtesy of Jason Carlton)

Carlton had an unsuccessful run to represent District 6 in 2021. Printed with permission of the Santa Barbara News-Press • 8.24.26 • newspress.com

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‘I’m a systems thinker’: Santa Barbara County CEO Jana Petersen stepping into top spot Petersen arrives cautiously, replacing longtime CEO Mona Miyasato while taking over an organization facing significant challenges By Tom Schultz, Santa Barbara News-Press, 8.24.26

New CEO Jana Petersen, who started on Thursday after nearly seven years running Boulder County, Colorado, will fulfill that meeting requirement for the first time Tuesday in Santa Maria.

And her duties only begin there. Serving as the county’s top unelected leader means managing a $1.66 billion budget, overseeing 23 departments of a sprawling organization with 4,700 employees—and turning civic goals into everyday practice. Petersen described the division of labor more simply: The five elected supervisors are “the deciders.”

“They set the policy,” she said Friday, still settling into her fourth-floor corner office at the County Administration Building. “They give the marching orders to the organization on ‘What are we going to go after? What are the top priorities?’ Administratively, the CEO’s office is responsible for ‘How are we going to get that done?’”

How Petersen intends to go about that big job is beginning to emerge.

‘Informed guidance’

Raised in South Dakota, and a graduate of the University of Colorado Denver with a master’s degree in public administration and organizational development, the one-time newspaper reporter has risen through government roles since the 1990s. A trip to Santa Barbara County at age seven made a big impact, she said, describing

Photo by Tom Schultz / Santa Barbara News-Press

GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2-71(N) PUTS IT PLAINLY: The Santa Barbara County CEO shall attend “all meetings of the Board of Supervisors, except when excused, and may participate in the discussion of any matter, but shall not vote.”

adding it requires three key components—an informed and active populace, supervisors setting priorities, and the county organization’s workforce injecting subject-matter know-how.

New Santa Barbara County CEO Jana Petersen on Friday, her second day on the job.

California as holding a place in her heart ever since. She and her husband Chris Petersen for years envisioned a westward move. But it made the most sense only recently, she said, now that their three children are in their 20s. Petersen arrives cautiously, replacing longtime CEO Mona Miyasato while taking over an organization facing budget restraints and political tensions.

Asked if she’s identified processes or public-engagement strategies she wants to change, Petersen said not yet.

“My learning curve is understanding what are the tools and techniques that Santa Barbara County currently is using, so that I can give informed guidance around areas that we might want to change,” she said.

‘Governing is a group activity’

As her understanding grows, Petersen will strive to account for language, disability, socioeconomic status and geography, she said, because accessing services can look one way for someone on the South Coast and quite different for someone in the North County. “The way I like to describe it is that governing is a group activity, and it’s not up to one person alone to ensure effective governance,” Petersen said,

“The staff who work for the organization are members of the community,” Petersen said. “They live in neighborhoods. They talk to people receiving services. They know a lot. They possess a lot of expertise.”

She plans small get-to-know-you sessions with county staff members, she said, rather than introducing herself through a large all-hands gathering.

‘A systems thinker’

Petersen comes to the county of 442,000 residents with a track record of tackling criminal justice issues. In Boulder County, slightly smaller at 330,000 residents, she worked within a system that includes a Criminal Justice Management Board. It brings together the sheriff, prosecutors, courts, probation, public defenders and others to coordinate on policy and operations and champion reforms.

In 2025, Boulder County opened the $36 million Joe Pelle Center. It’s an alternative sentencing facility where lowlevel offenders serve sentences in a less restrictive structure than a traditional jail. That experience could prove relevant in Santa Barbara. Supervisors have clashed with the Sheriff’s Office in recent years over policies that include overtime pay and ICE detainments. And the county is expanding operations at its Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria. Directly importing that Boulder model isn’t Petersen’s

goal, she said. Instead, “I’m interested in cultivating relationships with all of those entities to understand what are the structures that already have either been in place or have been tried here.

“I’m a systems thinker,” she said. “Collaboration is key… One of the questions I like to ask is, ‘Who’s not at the table? Who should be here?’

“Perfection is not attainable in governing,” Petersen said. Still, “the feedback loops are important. What was the impact? What was the actual result? And were there unintended consequences that we now need to address?”

Revenue shifts

Like Miyasato, Petersen has recently managed difficult budget cuts requiring tough decisions.

While Boulder County passed a $745 million 2026 spending plan in December, the $1.66 billion Santa Barbara County fiscal year 202627 budget passed in June is substantially larger. Balancing both plans included belttightening and layoffs, including dozens locally in health care and social services. In Santa Barbara, county brass placed blame squarely on rising costs and steep reductions in state and federal funding, including Medi-Cal reimbursements. Much of the federal decrease was driven by H.R. 1, or the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” approved by Congress and signed by President Trump in July 2025. “The traditional sources of revenue coming to local governments are changing and shifting,” Petersen said. “The importance of managing community expectations while being really clear that the services are going to need to change moving forward is familiar to me.”

Second District Supervisor Laura Capps said she believes Petersen’s experience bodes well for the county. And Capps said she’s hopeful that, like Miyasato, Petersen will be a positive

role model for girls and young women.

“She’s already impressing people and rolling up her sleeves and asking smart questions—and just making colleagues of mine excited by her positive spirit and excitement for the job,” Capps said. “I’m excited for her tenure to begin.”

‘Additional challenges ahead’

People said it time and again this past week: With Miyasato retiring after nearly 13 years in the top spot, Petersen is filling big shoes.

And Miyasato isn’t the only outgoing repository of institutional knowledge. Petersen arrives as the county loses several high-ranking department heads to election loss or retirement. Board Chair Bob Nelson, Fourth District supervisor, described Petersen—the fivemember board’s’ top pick from a half dozen final candidates—as a competent, detail-oriented leader who’s ready. “We really feel like we got that in Jana,” Nelson said. “I’m sure there will be a pretty healthy learning curve. But I’m confident in her talent and her ability to learn, adjust and navigate that difference.” Petersen said Miyasato has helped shepherd the transition.

“I feel very lucky to follow in Mona’s footsteps,” Petersen said. “What I have admired about her leadership particularly is her fiscal stewardship, understanding the need to be responsible with taxpayer dollars and being able to articulate to the community where those taxes are going, how the resources are limited.” “County government can’t be all things to all people,” said Petersen, who will earn $380,000 annually. “We’ve got additional challenges ahead as an organization, but we’re coming from a good place.”

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Five Years In the Making By Nicole Castillo / VOICE

TRUE TO ITS NAME, Domecíl will make you feel right at home. Before taking a step into the thoughtfully curated storefront at 1223 State Street, the sweet aromas and eye catching glitter of beautiful things abounds, creating a feeling of tranquility and allure. Filled to the brim with everything from small keepsakes to grand woven chandeliers, the magnificent array of products feels

spacious and pristine. As you meander through the halls, surrounded by things you never would have thought of but now know you Stephanie Payne Campbell need, you’ll discover you are surrounded by the creations of makers from all around the world. Photos courtesy of Domecíl

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Bringing people together and championing makers from around the world, Domecíl, a home décor brand and art gallery is celebrating their five year anniversary September 3rd as a part of the 1st Thursday Art Walk. This marks a personal milestone for founder Stephanie

Payne Campbell, a fierce community advocate and local leader. To her, five years in business is a miracle in the making. “We survived!” she said playfully, her smile bright with gratitude. Campbell opened Domecíl in 2021 as a dream come true. Under inspiration from the downtown shops she frequented as a child, her first location was the site of the original DANI in the heart of Victoria Court. “Part of all the signals and signs that helped me to make the decision to open was that actual space; if I was going to open anywhere it would be there,” she related.

relationships with makers from around the world, expanding their independent product offerings, and creating ways for fans of the brand to experience the offerings from anywhere in the world. As for the celebration on 1st Thursday, expect her warm welcome on September 3rd from 5 to 8pm.

Five years in, Campbell has expanded her store to State Street along with a separate gallery / workspace where she regularly hosts artists talks and pop up exhibitions, with two coming up September 12th and 19th. As a champion of makers, she loves “shining the light on special and unique things and sharing that with other people.” “What’s been surprising is the value of the human connection,” she noted of her five year journey. “While I love to source and bring in special things and connect people with those special things, I think what’s just as important is the human connection.” Beaming, Campbell related that she tries to connect with everyone who walks into the store, including the artists she holds space for and the makers she champions. In the digital age, Domecíl thrives on bringing people together.

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Moving forward Campbell is excited to continue growing the domecíl brand both locally and worldwide by cultivating mutually nourishing

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Cultural Night Out

ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. State St also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.

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Kickin It • 800 Block of State Street • Meet Harry, Joan, Steve, and Donald! A dynamic team of talented musicians creating unforgettable moments filled with rhythmic beats and soaring vocals. Kickin It will be on the street playing the best rock ‘n roll from the 60’s right through to today’s music hits!

September 3rd • 5 to 8pm

6. domecíl • 1223 State Street • Come celebrate 5. Santa Barbara Art Works • 28 E Victoria St. • Pandas the five-year anniversary on the Beach Santa Barbara Artworks artists reception features of domecíl and enjoy artist Reiko Karl as she has been the work of Laurie developing her art process over Pincus, whose art the years at Artworks and has explores the spaces combined her love for painting where imagination and 1 Participating W. Micheltorena St. animals and beaches into a fun Micheltorena St. reality, childhood and adulthood, and dreams and waking Venue series of whimsical paintings. life meet. Her cast of over 400 imaginary characters inhabits La Cumbre Plaza Alameda Park Live DJ, Charles Jefferson and playful narratives that blur the boundaries between fictional Venue Highlight Arlington Snacks provided by Mo’s to Go. Plaza and real-world landscapes.

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8. REH Contemporary Studio & Gallery • 12 W. Anapamu St. • The ambience E. Anapamu St. of the gallery turns inward and St. intimate in Ruth E. Figueroa SB County Courthouse 14 15 16 Ellen Hoag’s paintings for 18 17 September. Contemplation, considers the human form, 19 E. Figueroa St. meditations and reflections. This 18 E. Carillo St.month also initiates a new gallery wall dedicated to 19 20 students at REH Studio who 21 Lobero TheatreE. Carillo St. have completed a body of El Presidio 2022 work. September’s featured artist is Ken Waxman. 1100

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2. Art & Soul • 1323 State Street • Moving beyond direct observation, Santa Barbara artist Sylvan Butera Rich explores the California coast through memory, intuition, and color. Blending the natural world with an internal landscape, her latest body of work transforms familiar vistas into expressive meditations on place, abundance, and the rhythms that shape our connection to nature.

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1. VOICE Gallery • La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Ave., Unit H-124 • Join us for the Abstract Art Collective Fall Member Show, juried by Susan Tibbles, and vote on ten public-art proposals from the Sculptor Guild Public Arts Initiative at W.W.Sola St. the Voice Gallery, through Sep Participating Micheltorena St. 25 (M–F 11–5, Sat–Sun 1–5). Venue Receptions: Sep 3 (1st Thursday) and Sep 18 (3rd Friday), 5–8 Venue Highlight pm. Image by Denise Carey.

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10. Sullivan Goss • 11 E. Anapamu St. • Sullivan Goss celebrates the opening of Patricia Chidlaw’s latest solo exhibition: The Blue Room. This show is full of new works that demonstrate why the artist is one of California’s most popular realist painters. Also on view: Wosene: Words in Time, and our Summer Salon II.

11. Santa Barbara Museum of Art • 1130 State Street • Sing songs with never-before-sung lyrics generated from bizarre Internet datasets. Spam emails to the tune of Sweet Caroline? OkCupid profiles in the style of Pink Pony Club? The choice is yours! Comedian and writer Jamie Brew creates parodies for you to perform using software from the utmost frontier of karaoke research.

12. Faulkner Gallery • 40 E. Anapamu St. • This exhibition features Hispanic and Latino artists, highlighting diverse approaches to themes of identity, cultural memory, and experiences. Co-curated by Jacqueline Valenzuela and Elizabeth Munzón, this exhibit is part of Raíces y Sueños, our annual programming series celebrating Hispanic Heritage. The reception will include a musical performance by guitarist, Tony Ybarra.

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13. Gallery Josephine • 133 E. Anapamu St. • Step inside Gallery Josephine for an evening of art, studio process and community. Discover Josephine Tournier Ingram’s contemporary paintings, experience a film revealing her creative process, and leave your mark on a collaborative canvas— adding words, stories and texture that will become the foundation for a future original artwork. 14. Gallery 113 • 1114 State Street #8 • Co-op gallery for members of the Santa Barbara Art Assoc. Our Artist of the Month is Odessa Burrow. Odessa’s artwork is inspired by nature, the coastline and mountain trails of Santa Barbara. Other featured artists working in various mediums will be on hand to discuss their exhibits.

15. Waterhouse Gallery • 1114 State Street #9 • The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes, by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison. Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.

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16. Fuzion Gallery & Boutique • 1115 State Street • Artist Jacob Vantiger presents mixed-media paintings alongside new tattooinspired works, blending bold imagery, texture, and traditional influences. Drawing from years of tattooing, music, and visual storytelling, the exhibition explores the connection between tattoo culture and fine art, accompanied by live music and drinks by HeartNSoul Mixology. 17. Ace Rivington • 1100 State Street • The Five - An Exhibition by G. Pierre La Citadelle stands through time, turmoil, and silence. Through five encounters with this living monument, The Five explores the dialogue between stone, mountains, trees, light, memory, and resilience. Join us at Ace Rivington to celebrate a Caribbean inspired art and culture event. Rum Drinks served. 18. The Front Space by Anacapa Architecture • 1023 State Street • Bernard Trainor’s Absorb is the inaugural solo-artist show for Anacapa Architecture’s gallery, Front Space. Absorb investigates the emersion of artist into landscape and the pattern language which emerges from this integral connection. 19. The Yes Store • 1015 State

Street • Come celebrate the current work of our incredibly talented local artists. Enjoy music, drinks, and treats. View our private collection of Eileen Richardson’s 1980’s art pottery, whose work is in The Smithsonian Museum! Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store!

20. SuperMoss • 922 State Street • Join us for another 1st Thursday at SuperMoss, where preserved moss takes center stage! Explore our collection of moss art and unique plant arrangements, and enjoy live watercolor painting by artist Casson Demon. Meet fellow art and plant lovers and connect with inspired crafters in a relaxing, immersive green atmosphere.

23. SBTHP & The SPACE • Casa de la Guerra, 15 E. De La Guerra Street • Celebrate Chumash culture through hands-on art activities at The SPACE and visit Casa de la Guerra to see two new exhibits: Fine Print, Hard Lines: Housing & Exclusion in Santa Barbara; and Finding Fiesta, a UCSB Interdisciplinary Humanities Center exhibition featuring art projects by junior high & high school students from across Santa Barbara.

21. Game Seeker • 920 State Street

• Grace Vega, The Soul Grace, is a first-generation Latina. She is a soulful artist and poet! Through her art and poetry, she explores healing, self-love, and the Soul that shapes us. Her work invites reflection and connection. She will be sharing live poetry readings and offering original artwork for sale.

22. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series • SBIFF’s Film Center, 916 State Street • Join us at the NEW Film Center every 1st Thursday for free screenings of short films by Santa Barbara filmmakers. Check sbiff.org/sbfilmmakers for film info. Showtimes 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, and 7pm. (showtimes subject to change)

24. Santa Barbara Historical Museum • 136 E. De La Guerra St. • Join the Museum for a special Flor y Canto performance of early California music and dance at 6pm. Guests can also enjoy wine and view our latest exhibitions Finding Saint Barbara & Arte de los Mantónes along with our permanent galleries. All ages welcome.

25. Center For Psychotherapy & Integrative Health • 615 State Street, STE B • Take a picture with Freud. Come visit the ‘Center For Psychotherapy’ to sit with Freud, take a personality test, and more... We are featuring local artist Joanna Bea of Bea Furnishings, showcasing her upholstered chairs in a collection titled “The most comfortable part of therapy is the chair.”

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As new housing projects make progress near Old Town Goleta, Kellogg Square will provide business and retail infrastructure. KELLOGG SQUARE, a neighborhood business center in Old Town Goleta, was sold to an Los Angeles-based real estate firm called AJR Capital Group LLC for $11.3 million. The sale was announced on Monday and facilitated by Colliers, a local commercial real estate agency. Currently, the lot contains a variety of businesses including Goleta Floral, The Imperial Cocktail Bar, and Trek Bicycle. Under new ownership, the plan is for Kellogg Square to remain a retail center, according to a press release from Colliers. Pertaining to the addresses 5555-5585 Hollister Avenue, Kellogg is bordered by Highway 217 and S. Kellogg Avenue. According to the press release, the “desirable” location combines a strategic location with an established base of tenants nearby. “Kellogg Square represents a highly desirable neighborhood retail investment in one of Southern California’s most sought-after coastal markets,” said Colliers Executive Vice President Austin Herlihy in the press release. The square has historic value, according to Leanne Daly,

communications manager for Colliers, as one of the most recognizable retail landmarks in Old Town Goleta. It has housed local businesses for decades. “Situated in the heart of Old Town, Kellogg Square has been a community fixture along Hollister Avenue for decades,” said Daly in an email to the News-Press. Several new housing projects are under way in Goleta, resulting in a projected influx of new tenants for the years to come. Developers such as City Ventures have been targeting “opportunity sites” for residential communities as the city of Goleta attempts to make progress toward meeting its housing element. As the city sees thousands of new residential units to meet the housing demand, Old Town Goleta is experiencing a “dramatic shift,” the press release states. “This transaction represents the catalyst Old Town Goleta has been waiting for,” Herlihy said, “This specific asset sits right at the center of that growth, bridging the gap between new housing and the cutting-edge commercial infrastructure driving our local economy.” Such an opportunity to provide retail opportunities to a growing housing market is what attracted investors.

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“Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for July 2026, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were $763.6 billion, down 0.6 percent (±0.4 percent) from the previous month, but up 5.0 percent (±0.5 percent) from July 2025.” Census.gov By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE, August 21, 2026

THE ALARMING FRED’S RETAIL SALES GRAPH (right) shows sales plunged in August after a spending surge earlier in the year. Already consumers had spent the tax perks from Trump’s Big Beautiful Tax Bill. The U.S. economy is shrinking. Does this signal a breaking point, because consumers are beginning to throw in the towel and save more, shop less? It is already happening, shown in part by consumer sentiment surveys. The University of Michigan survey showed the most damage to their finances.

from the record corporate profits the sole leg propping up the financial markets’ record levels. The retail sales decline is also another sign the U.S. population is no longer growing, and the immigration deportations will only make it worse because immigrants, documented or undocumented, are shoppers.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports “Consumer our population sentiment grew at a fell about much slower eight percent rate between this August, July 2024 and By Harlan Green ending two July 2025 than consecutive from 2023 to 2024 months of (when it increased by improvement,” said Survey one percent, or 3.2 million Director Joanne Hsu. “While people). “The slowdown is views of personal finances saw largely due to lower levels of only minor declines, expected net international migration,” it business conditions sank was reported. eleven percent for the short run and 17 percent for the long Consumers’ incomes are not keeping up with inflation, as run. Decreases in sentiment well. Wages rose 3.2 percent were seen across the political per annum whereas retail spectrum, with Republicans exhibiting the strongest month- inflation rose 3.5 percent in the latest month. So, shoppers to-month decline in August.” must now borrow more to If so, it’s a major danger signal keep up their standard of that consumers, who account living, which takes a bigger for two-thirds of economic slice of their incomes. activity, can no longer support On top of all this, the job as much economic growth. That leaves investment activity market is shrinking, to no

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one’s surprise. But, July’s catastrophic unemployment report detailing the loss of -23,000 payroll jobs was particularly alarming. Will the $trillions in AI investment replace those jobs and keep inflation from rising more? I doubt it, since most of the inflation is due to the Trump administration’s tariffs and two wars still raging. It’s the stagflation scenario of the 1970s all over again—energy shortages + higher inflation = stagnant economic growth for years to come.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 26CV04586. Petitioner: Hannah Grace Nawrocki filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Hannah Grace Nawrocki to PROPOSED NAME: Hannah Grace McGivney. 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 18, 2026; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; 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: 07/28/26 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #26CV04586 Pub Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as STARR HALL MEDIA & PARTNERS at 509 East Valerio Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. STARR HALL at 509 East Valerio Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 12, 2026. 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. 2026-0002045. Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2026.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 26CV04663. Petitioner: Juana Amaro filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Juana Amaro to PROPOSED NAME: Juana Rowbottam. 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 2, 2026; 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: 08/10/26 /s/: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #26CV04663 Pub Dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2026.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 26CV04473. Petitioner: Ghina Fouad Brogan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ghina Fouad Brogan to PROPOSED NAME: Ghina Chloe Haddad. 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 21, 2026; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 5; 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: 07/22/26 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #26CV04473 Pub Dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2026.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 26CV04154. Petitioner: Elias Maldonado filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Elias Maldonado to PROPOSED NAME: Eli Axion Maldonado. 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 4, 2026; 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: 07/10/26 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #26CV04154 Pub Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 26CV04494. Petitioner: Malek Ahmad Dandan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Malek Ahmad Dandan to PROPOSED NAME: Malek Fouat Dandan. 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 23, 2026; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; 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: 07/22/26 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #26CV04494 Pub Dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2026.

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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 40th Anniversary! Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is celebrating its 40th anniversary and The Alcazar invites you to join them on Friday, September 4th from4 to 9pm. The cult classic hit the big screen in 1986, becoming one of the mostbeloved (and iconic!) films ever made.

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CINEMA EVENTS

Celebrate Culture • Su’nan The SPACE presents short films with Q&A reflecting indigenous connections to the ocean, the evening starts with a mini market on the lawn • Alhecama Theatre • $5-10 • sbthp.org • 3-9pm Fr, 8/28.

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Family Movie Night • Screening of the live action adaption of Lilo & Stitch • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Room • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 3-5pm Fr, 8/28.

Ursa Major • Screening of an animated northern lights tale • Refugio State Beach • Free • naturetrackfilmfestival.org • 8pm Su, 8/30.

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CHILDREN

Read with a Dog • Children practice reading to a furry friend • Central Library • Free • 3:30-4:30pm Fr.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Chess Club • For players of all ages and skill levels • Central Library, Michael Towbes Upper Plaza • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 2:30-4pm Fr, 8/28. Grupo de lectura en español • Discuss Creep Creep: Acusaciones y confesiones de Myriam Gurba • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Rm • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 9:30-11am Fr, 8/28 Creative mornings Santa Barbara • Lecture by conceptual artist Cole Sternberg • SBMA Art Learning Lab • Free • creativemornings.com • 8:30-10am Fr, 8/28.

MUSIC

The Charities with The Cormorants & Sam Blasucci • Classic soul performance • SOhO • $21 • sohosb.com • 8:30pm Fr, 8/28. Conjunto Primavera • A night celebrating the sounds of Norteño Music featuring Los Cadetes de Linares • Arlington Theatre • arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm Fr, 8/28.

OUTDOORS

SBC Courthouse Docent Tours • Free • www.sbcourthouse.org • 10:30am Mon-Fri & 2pm daily.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Theresa Caputo • Interactive stage show with shared stories, humor, and attempts to connect audience members with deceased loved • Chumash Casino Resort • $79-125 • chumashcasino.com • 8pm Fr, 8/28. Campus Lagoon Tour and Exhibition Tour • Walking tour of the Campus Lagoon restoration area followed by a walk-through of the exhibition Jackie Amézquita: Gemidos de la Tierra led by Ana Briz • Campus Lagoon and AD&A Museum, UCSB • Free • sbac.ca.go • 10am-1pm Fr, 8/28.

2 diabetes, free testing • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Rm • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10am-12pm Sa, 8/29. Zan Romanoff • Discusses her book Vacation Self • Godmothers Books • $17 • godmothers.com • 6pm Sa, 8/29. Magic: The Gathering • Learn to play this trading card game • Metro Comics Metro Entertainment • Free • 12-12:30pm Sa. Santa Barbara Go Club • All levels welcome to learn this ancient game • Free • Mosaic Locale, 1131 State St • 805-448-5335 • 11am-3pm Sa.

Saturday 8/29 MUSIC CHILDREN

Little G’s • Reading of If the Moon • Godmothers Books • Free • godmothers.com • 11am Sa, 8/29. Crafternoon • Fun crafts, ages 5+ • Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm, Sat. Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages, free w/admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

COMEDY

South Coast Stand-Up Comedy • Featuring Dave Reinitz, Sandy Sec, Ryan Connor, and Nick Hoff • Alcazar Theatre • $15-20 • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Sa, 8/29.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Type 1 Diabetes Education & Screen and Treat Initiative • interactive session discussing T1D early warning signs and the differences between Type 1 and Type

Paradise Kings • Rock and blues band • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • 1:30-4:30pm Sa, 8/29.

Last Saturdays • Live music, wine, and food • CrossHatch Winery • Free • 12-7pm Sa, 8/29. Go To Hale: Music From the Vault • Hale Milgrim and Richard Salzberg screen handpicked performances from their private archives along with firsthand stories • Lobero Theatre • $33-78 • lobero.org • 6:52pm Sa, 8/29.

OUTDOORS

Volunteer: Growing Grounds • Volunteers help care for native & climate-appropriate trees being grown for future planting • Elings Park, Valerio Trail • Free • elingspark.org • 10am-12pm Sa, 8/29 & 8am-11am Fr, 9/4. Architectural Walking Tour • History of buildings in SB • City Hall steps at De la Guerra Plaza • $20 • afsb.org • 10am, Sat.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Beau’s First Annual Relics & Rarities Vintage & Antique Market • Curated vendors • benefiting NatureTrack Foundation • Beau • Free • frombeau.com • 9am-3pm Sa, 8/29. Guitar- Ukulele-Bass-Violin-MandolinPiano-Banjo-Voice-Cowbell

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Santa Barbara Home and Garden Expo • Curated line up of vendors offering products, services, discounts and demonstrations • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • earlwarren.com • 10am-5pm Sa, 8/29 & 10am-4pm Su, 8/30. Indy 40 Fest • SB Independant’s block party celebrating 40 years of journalism featuring live music, performers, journalism panels and more • Presidio Parade Grounds & Chapel • Free • sbthp.org • 11am-4pm Sa, 8/29.

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Conjunto Primavera and Los Cadetes de Linares CELEBRATING CLASSIC NORTEÑO MUSIC, the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara will host Conjunto Primavera and Los Cadetes de Linares on Friday, August 28th. Enjoy live performances and fan-favorite hits. For tickets and info visit arlingtontheatresb.com

Sunday

Cafe • Practice 8/30 Empathy communication skills and creating

CHILDREN

Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/ admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun. Sundays at the Ranch • Family fun, barn animals and tractor rides • Stow House • Free • 11am-2pm Sun.

DANCE

Swing Dance Lessons & Social • Featuring West Coast Swing • Center Stage Theater • $20-25 • centerstagetheater.org • 5-9pm Sa, 8/30.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Meisner Intro + Workshop • Talia Schneiderman teaches actors to Listen and respond instinctively and work moment-to-moment through improvisation • Ojai Youth Entertainment Studio • $85 • cognitoforms.com/OYES1/Meisner • 4-6pm Su, 8/30. Rendy Freedman • Shares stories about strength • Godmothers Books • $39 • godmothers.com • 2pm Su, 8/30. Serena Chopra • Joined by writer Monica Mody, reads & discusses her poetry book A Catalog of Future Mercies • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 4-5pm Su, 8/30. Spiritual Technologies • Basil Kincaid discusses the art of quiltmaking • SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium • $0-10 • sbma.net • 11am-12pm Su, 8/30.

trust & understanding • Riviera Theater upstairs • Free • theempathycenter.org • 11am-1pm Sun.

MUSIC

Hello Jerry! • Tribute concert for Jerry Herman • SOhO • $23 • sohosb.com • 12pm Su, 8/30. Mason Jennings • Folk and Americana performance • SOhO • $25 • sohosb.com • 7pm Su, 8/30. Fly Me to the Moon • A Family Concert presented by SB Chamber Players • First Presbyterian Church • $10 • sbchamberplayers.org • 3pm Su, 8/30. Teresa Russel • Rock and blues vocalist and songwriter • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 8/30. Thee Sacred Souls • R&B soul performance, with special guests LA LOM and The Womack Sisters • SB Bowl • $46-86 • sbbowl.com • 6pm Su, 8/30.

OUTDOORS

Coal Oil Point Reserve • Join SB Audubon Society for a guided bird walk, followed by optional brunch at Brass Bird • Beginning along the shores of Devereux Beach • Free • santabarbaraaudubon.org • 9-11am Su, 8/30. Sunday Architecture Tour • Meet at Public Library Plaza at 40 E Anapamu St • Architectural Fdn of SB • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.

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Sip and Shop • Drinks and lite bites benefiting Habitat Santa Barbara • the J. McLaughlin store in Montecito • Free • For info, email Susan Renehan at susan@sbhabitat.org • 12-4pm Fr, 8/30.

Monday 8/31 CHILDREN

Baby & Me • Develop your baby’s pre-literacy skills, 0-14 months • Central Library • Free • 11-11:30am Mo.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Magic The Gathering • Commander Tournament • Metro Entertainment • $5 • metroentertainment.com • 6-9pm Mo, 8/31. Portrait Drawing Class • Skilled instruction and fundamentals presented by Jennifer Bi • Community Arts Workshop • $300 • sbcaw.org • 6-9pm Mondays, 8/31 through 9/14.

Let the Competition Begin! GET READY FOR A RIOTOUS MUSICAL COMEDY as an eccentric group of overachieving middle schoolers competes for spelling supremacy, and discovers that winning is not the only way to belong when the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee runs September 4th to 6th at Center Stage Theater. The competition unfolds under the watchful eye of nostalgic former champion Rona Lisa Peretti (Naomi Jane Voigt) and easily flustered word pronouncer Vice Principal Douglas Panch (Antonio T. Luna or Sam Campbell), while intimidating comfort counselor Mitch Mahoney (Tay Papiese or Romy Cress-Ravel) distributes juice boxes to eliminated contestants. Directed by Chloe Voigt, choreographed by Caitlin Weber, and music directed by Alma Li, the full-length Broadway production stars the Youthclusive Company and marks an important milestone: Youthclusive’s first summer musical and the successful expansion of its free performing arts programming into a year-round model. For tickets ($18-44) visit centerstagetheater.org

King of the Wild Frontier • A Special Benefit Reading of John Romano’s new set in a New Jersey country club in the 1960s, followed by a Q&A • The New Vic Theatre • $50-100 • ensembletheatre.com • 2pm Su, 8/30. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee • Musical comedy about a fierce middle school competition starring the Youthclusive Company • Center Stage Theater • $18-44 •

centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Fr, 9/4; 2pm & 7pm Sa, 9/5; and 2pm Su, 9/6. Nights in Smyrna • An original comedy/drama/musical by Santa Barbara’s Shtetl Home Companion Radio Theater Company, centered on a Sephardic Jewish family that run a tavern in turn-ofthe-twentieth century Smyrna • Fine Line Gallery in La Cumbre Shopping Center • $20 • Tickets at the door • 6pm Sa, 9/5.

Scrabble Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/ Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Mon. Parliamo • Italian conversation, all levels • Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • Free • parliamo.yolasite.com • 5-6:30pm Mon. SB Bridge Club • Play bridge, meets daily • 2255 Las Positas Rd • Schedule and RSVP: bridgewebs.com/sbbc542

MUSIC

Rick Holmstrom Band with Special Guest Greg Leisz • Evening of blues, soul, funk, and roots • SOhO • $21 • sohosb.com • 6pm Mo, 8/31.

Tuesday

Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class • Learn or practice skills • Alcazar Theatre • $10 • 7pm Tu.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Fiction Book Club • Discuss this month’s title Sky Daddy by Kate Folk • Central Library, Upper Level • Free, registration required • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 5:30-6:30pm Tu, 9/1. Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tue.

MUSIC

Roger Daltry: A Great Night Out • Blending of the The Who classics and solo favorites • Lobero Theatre • $125-650 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Tu, 9/1.

OUTDOORS

Morning Bird Walk • Led by Rebecca Coulter • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Courtyard near the Entrance Kiosk • $25-35 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:30am10:30am Tu, 9/1.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Standing Strong: Nonprofits and Funders Shaping What’s Next • Full day program, refreshments, and lunch • Bacara Hotel • $125-150 • partnershipforexcellence.org • 8:30am-4:15pm Tu, 9/1. Board Games + Brews • Community game night • Night Lizard Brewing Company, 607 State St • 6-9pm Tu.

Wednesday 9/2

Books and Bagels with Jill Bronfman THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, 524 Chapala St, will host a gathering celebrating Jill Bronfman’s book Thanks For Meeting Me Here, a story about a woman finding her place in a political and technological world that is beyond what we’re used to from 10 to 12pm Wednesday, September 2nd. Admission is free, book is $22. For more info visit chaucersbooks.com

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Annual Plant Forum With Local Experts • Featuring speakers Billy Goodnick, Matt Straka, Bob Kurner, Athena Phillapedes, and Linda Wudl • Trinity Lutheran Church • Free • sbchs.org • 7pm We, 9/2.

9/1 CHILDREN

TEEN

Teen Advisory Board • Bring your favorite book to discuss for our special T.A.B. summer book club, snacks provided • Central Library, Island Room • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 5-6:30pm Tu, 9/1.

Creator’s Club • Bilingual, weekly STEAM activity • Eastside Library • Free • 2-3pm We.

DANCE

Sizzling Salsa and Bachata Dance Nights • Lessons by Brenda Ruiz, then open dance • M. Special Brewing Co • Free • 6-8pm We, 9/2.

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SBPL Works! • Learn the basics of using Excel and how to create a spreadsheet • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery West • Free, registration required • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 11am-12pm We, 9/2. BEAM: Artificial Intelligence for Small Businesses • AI workshop led by Rick Hancock • Workzones Santa Barbara • $15-25 • sbscchamber.com • 4:30pm We, 9/2. Pet Loss and Grief Support Group • Compassionate gathering led by Joan Hunter Mayor • Central Library, Faulkner Galleries East and West • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 5:30-6:30pm We, 9/2. Knitting & Crochet Club • Louise Lowry Davis Ctr • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 9-11:30am Wed. Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • Free • Natural Cafe • sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • 5-6:30pm Wed.

MUSIC

Ardeshir Farah (of Strunz and Farah) and Luis Villegas • Evening of guitar, Latin rhythms and flamenco • SOhO • $32 • sohosb.com • 7:30pm We, 9/2. Open Jam • At Revolver Pizza. Jam with musicians • 1429 San Andres St • Free • revolversb.com • 6-9pm Wed.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Tiles on Deck • Fundraiser featuring Mah Jongg, afternoon lunch, prizes and more • Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • $125 • sbmm.org • 11am-3pm We, 9/2. Books and Bagels • Gathering celebrating Jill Bronfman’s book Thanks For Meeting Me Here • The Jewish Community Center • Admission is free, book is $22. • chaucersbooks.com • 10am-12pm We, 9/2.

Thursday

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LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Arvind Ethan David • Signs and discusses his book The Great Game • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6-7pm Th, 9/3.

MUSIC

Jazz Jam • For instrumentalists, vocalists, and listeners • The Blue Owl • Free • 5-8pm Th, 9/3. Live Jazz Piano • With pianist Cainan Birchim • The House of Beau • frombeau.com • 7-9pm Th, 9/3.

Jazz Night At The Good Lion • Live music and cocktails in partnership with the SBJazz Collective • The Good Lion • Free • goodlioncocktails.com • 7-9pm Th, 9/3. Robot Karaoke • Sing silly song parodies generated from bizarre Internet datasets created by Comedian and writer Jamie Brew • SBMA, Front Terrace • Free • sbma.net • 5-8pm Th, 9/3. Knit ‘n’ Needle • Fiber arts club • Montecito Library • Free • 2pm Th.

Friday

9/4

CHILDREN

Read with a Dog • Children practice reading to a furry friend • Central Library • Free • 3:30-4:30pm Fr.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS Children in Crisis • panel discussion providing information and resources on immigrant rights and legal representation • Address provided upon event registration • communifysb.org • 5-7pm Fr, 9/4. Jinny Webber • Discusses her book Serpent Visions • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Th, 9/4. Between the Lines: Adult Literacy Book Club • Join fellow Adult Literacy learners and tutors for a conversation on the month’s selected title • Central Library, Tech Lab • Free, registration required • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 12-1pm Fr, 9/4. Climate Fridays: National Drive Electric Month • Explore switching to an electric vehicle and hear about upcoming local events • CEC’s Environmental Hub • Free, registration recommended • cecsb.org • 4pm Fr, 9/4.

MUSIC

Mad Caddies • Lively band blending of ska, punk, & reggae • Solvang Festival Theater • $49-69 • solvangtheaterfest.org • 7:30-9pm Fr, 9/4. The Folk Legacy Trio • American folk music performance by George Grove, Rick Dogherty, and Jerry Siggins • Rubicon Theatre • $40-170 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Fr, 9/4 & 2pm Sa, 9/5.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Java With Jane • Coffee, conversation, and connection with the head of school • Fusion Academy Santa Barbara • Free • fusionacademy.com • 8:30-10am Fr, 9/4.

Saturday

9/5

CHILDREN

Crafternoon • Fun crafts, ages 5+ • Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm, Sat. Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages, free w/admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

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COMEDY

Comedy Night • Featuring Nick Guerra and Jamie Kaler • Carrillo Recreation Center • $20 • calendar.santabarbaraca.gov • 7-8:30pm Sa, 9/5.

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LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

THIS SPECIAL GRANDPARENTS DAY EVENT, part of the Raíces y Sueños program, will feature virtual reality journeys through South America, as well as cultural crafts. It takes place from 10am to noon at the Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Room on Saturday, September 5th. The free experience will conclude with a delicious brunch provided by 805 Catering and a relaxing, live musical performance by guitarist, Tony Ybarra.

Galactic Atmospheres & Galactic Rain • Astronomy talk by UCSB Physics graduate student Ish Kaul • SBMNH, Farrand Aud • Free • sbnature.org • 7:30-9pm Sa, 9/5. Beneath Our Feet • Immersive hands-on workshop exploring hidden biodiversity in soil • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • $25-30 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 10am-12pm Sa, 9/5.

MUSIC

Cadillac Angels • Rock & blues • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • coldspringtavern. com • 1:30-4:30pm Sa, 9/5. The Billie Holiday Project • Blues/jazz tribute led by vocalist Stella Heath • Lobero Theatre • $46-66 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 9/5.

OUTDOORS

Architectural Walking Tour • History of buildings in SB • City Hall steps at De la Guerra Plaza • $20 • afsb.org • 10am, Sat.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Dia De Los Abuelos • Special Grandparents Day event part of the Raíces y Sueños program, featuring virtual reality journeys through South America and cultural crafts • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Room • Free, registration required • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10am-12pm Sa, 9/5.

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Arts and Crafts Faire • Marketplace for artists to display, demonstrate, and sell their work • Carpinteria Arts Center, Koch Courtyard • Free • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 10am-4pm Sa, 9/5. SBMAL Open House • Come see treasures from the SBMAL collection and get a tour of the archive-library • SB Mission Archive Library • Free • sbac.ca.gov • 9:30am-12:30pm Sa, 9/5. Postcards from Paradise • write postcards to swing states • Draughtsmen Aleworks, 53 Santa Felicia Dr, Goleta • Free, bring your own stamps • 2:00-6:00pm Sa, 9/5.

Sunday

COMEDY

Nikki Glasser • American comedian • Chumash Casino Resort • $120-300 • chumashcasino.com • Su, 9/6.

MUSIC

Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan • Guitar and harmonica blues, rag, and goodtime music • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 9/6.

OUTDOORS

Architecture Tour • 9/6 Sunday Meet at Public Library Plaza at 40 E

CHILDREN

Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

Gabriela Radu, CMT

Therapeutic Massage

Specializing in injuries, Sports massage, Swedish, Lymphatic, Somatic massage & Life Coaching v.gabriela@yahoo.com 805-453-1139

www.comefromyourheart.com

Sundays at the Ranch • Family fun, barn animals, and tractor rides • Stow House • Free • goletahistory.org • 11am-2pm Sun.

CMTC #62356

Anapamu St • Architectural Fdn of SB • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Coffee, Community and Donuts • Meet with Mayor Paula Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Stuart Kasdin and City of Goleta staff members while enjoying a hot cup of coffee • Anna’s Bakery at the Camino Real Marketplace • Free • 9-11am Su, 9/6.

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WARNING

Trump Derangement Syndrome is spreading!

These talented comedians have been linked to the spread.

JIMMY KIMMEL

STEPHEN COLBERT

JON STEWART

JIMMY FALLON

SETH MEYERS

JOHN OLIVER

Americans are advised to use caution, as insightful talk show hosts raise citizen awareness that may increase TDS. More information? AmericanMadeStory.com

On the Street with John Palminteri

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Photos and Stories by John Palminteri Special to VOICE

SB City College Welcomes New Students

Photo by Erick Russell/Cal Trans

Wella’s Soul Food and Barbeque has opened at 318 North Milpas in Santa Barbara. A party Sunday had a line out the door and live music until everything was gone. Regular menu items will include fried chicken, catfish, hot links, macaroni and cheese, glazed yams, collard greens, potato salad, Soul Glow Kool Aid, and desserts.

The new year at Santa Barbara City College is full of students who are taking on their higher education with a plan, they aren’t afraid of AI and many are boosted by the free tuition and books from the local Promise Program.

Photo courtesy of SB Zoo

Wella’s Soul Food Opens

A fire at 4:43am on Tuesday morning outside of the Marina 4 laundry and restroom building was stopped by Santa Barbara City firefighters and the Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol. Paper products were burning. The cause is under investigation.

Photo courtesy of SBCC

SB Moves on From Flock The City of Santa Barbara is planning to shift from the Flock camera system. On Tuesday night, the City Council discussed moving to Verkada’s License Plate Reader, with the cameras used to investigate crimes and identify suspect vehicles. The council tabled the decision to a future meeting.

First Responders Updates

Photo by Janet M./JP

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A vegetation fire on Tuesday in Northern Santa Barbara County was controlled quickly by an aggressive response from the fire department. It was started by this vehicle fire on Highway 101 at Clark Ave. at 3:10pm.

Zoo Mourns Capybara

The Santa Barbara Zoo announced the loss of a capybara and a cancer diagnosis for another. Eight-year-old Poppy was put down last Friday. An inoperable mass was found on her throat. The zoo says Poppy lived past the typical life expectancy for wild capybaras, which is about seven. The zoo’s other capybara, Antonio, is four years old and is suffering from a rare blood cancer diagnosis.

The owner of this car may be able to help the condo owners on the 4200 block of Carpinteria Ave. in Carpinteria locate the person responsible for a condo mail box break this week. They were hit hard Monday and this outreach could give some clues.

Amtrak Planning for Olympics Begins There may be more train service to and from Los Angeles and around the Central Coast in time for the 2028 Olympics when millions of spectators arrive. The Pacific Surfliner could also be extended up to the Bay area. Planning is underway by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments and other regional agencies, with a request for state and federal financial help. 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. Twitter: @JohnPalminteri • Instagram: @JohnPalminteriNews www.facebook.com/john.palminteri.5

A photo of a bank robbery suspect has been distributed by the Santa Barbara Police Department after the crime last Wednesday afternoon. The suspect displayed a piece of metal to simulate a weapon and left with cash on a bike. Investigators focused on an area along Cabrillo Blvd. by the bird refuge, cemetery, and East Beach encampments.

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Santa Barbara Beautiful Tree of the Month — August 2026

Canary Island Date Palm Phoenix canariensis ANARY ISLAND DATE PALMS have a stately presence that dominates any landscape. They certainly give Santa Barbara the look and feel of a Mediterranean resort.

This is truly a massive palm - growing to over 75-feet in height on a stout trunk up to three-feet in diameter. Its dense crown, which looks like the enormous round ball of an exploding firework, can have over 200 living fronds. Each frond is feather-like (pinnate), deep green, gracefullyarching, and 15- to 20feet in length. Massive and magnificent!

Canary Island Date Palms have done very well in the Santa Barbara community. Their seeds may have been brought here by the mission padres during our Spanish colonial period starting in the 1780s – the fronds were used during Palm Sunday rituals. In the mid-1800s, pioneering local horticulturists in our area started to plant them all around town as landscape specimens. Easily propagated from seed, Canary Island Date Palm grows slowly as it develops its sturdy trunk - and then it grows upward much faster. When mature, it is very drought tolerant. When young, it will look and grow better with occasional deep watering in the dry season.

Photos by David Gress

By David Gress / Special to VOICE

In the late winter or spring, if the fronds become light-green From December Canary Island Date Palm or yellow, do apply a fertilizer through April, multiple In addition to its common name of formulated specifically for palms flower-bearing structures, “Canary Island Date Palm,” it also has the Canary Island Date Palm Fruit - one that contains the necessary called inflorescences, common name “Pineapple Palm” - referring micronutrients of manganese will develop from to the ball shape formed when the older and magnesium. Older fronds will turn between the fronds. The inflorescences lower fronds are overly pruned. Its botanical brown with age and persist (hang against the are each four- to six-feet long and are name is Phoenix canariensis. The genus trunk). Many landscapers will prune these conspicuously bright orange. On them will name, Phoenix, comes from the Greek and appear clusters of bright orange flowers. The off - leaving a large ball of brown frond simply means “date palm;” the specific bright orange stands out dramatically against bases at the top of the trunk, just below the epithet, canariensis, refers to its home newer fronds; the ball will have a pineapplethe green fronds. islands. fruit-like appearance. All date palms are “dioecious,” meaning Beware when The Canary Island Date Palm that male flowers and female flowers occur pruning: the frond is most impressive when planted on separate trees. In summer and fall, stems have sharp in long formal rows. It can also be pollinated female flowers will ripen into spines that require planted in groups of three or more large clusters of one-inch long, ovoid, bright great care to avoid for dramatic effect. It may be a yellow-orange fruits. Each fruit contains a personal injury! bit too big for smaller residential single large seed. yards - but is perfectly suited for Fortunately, this Canary Island Date Palm fruits are not larger properties and for public regal palm is tolerant like common dates, such as tasty Medjool spaces, such as parks, boulevards, of most soils, even dates, which have been cultivated (and and commercial developments. the poor types often eaten) by humans for over 8,000 years and found in our area. There are many mature which you can buy at most grocery stores specimens in town, most of which Canary Island Date Palm Unfortunately, it or farmers’ markets. Medjool dates are are over 100 years old now. They produced on the species Phoenix dactilifera, is susceptible to an can be seen in East and West Alameda Park, incurable fungal disease, “Fusarium wilt,” a close palm relative of the Canary Island in Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden, at the which can be transmitted either through Date Palm. County Courthouse, in Chase Palm Park, in contaminated soil or through pruning tools Nevertheless, Canary Island Date Palm front of the Main House in Ganna Walska previously used on a diseased palm and fruits are enjoyed and eaten by wildlife. The left uncleaned. The spread of this fatal Lotusland - and, in double rows, along Las seeds are then widely disbursed by birds and disease can be greatly reduced if safe Palmas Drive in Hope Ranch and along rodents, far from the parent palm, so they pruning protocols are followed - by properly the margins of Ambassador Park in the are often found growing in places where 100 Block of East Cabrillo Boulevard (the disinfecting all tools before using them on they were not intentionally planted! original entrance to the long-gone Potter another palm. Hotel). Many smaller examples can be As its common name implies, this It is also susceptible to infestations seen throughout town; they seem to pop up palm is native to the Canary Islands, which of two species of nasty bugs, the South everywhere, whether planted or not! are in the Atlantic Ocean (off the coast American palm weevil and the Asian palm of northwestern Africa) and which are Tree-of-the-Month articles are sponsored by Santa weevil (a.k.a. red palm weevil). These owned by Spain. These islands enjoy a Barbara Beautiful, whose many missions include pests will burrow into the trunk and crown, the increase of public awareness and appreciation Mediterranean climate very similar to our destroying the heart of the palm, causing of Santa Barbara’s many outstanding trees and, own. in a long-time partnership with the City Parks & fronds to drop, and weakening structural Consequently, though imported, the

integrity - frequently killing the palm.

Recreation Department, the funding and planting of trees along the City’s streets. sbbeautiful.org

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Open Studios Tour

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

NVITING ALL TO DISCOVER THE ARTISTIC ACTION that happens every day at studios, homes, and creative spaces across our community, the Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ Open Studios Tour will make its highly anticipated return this Labor Day weekend. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary year, this selfguided tour grants art lovers and collectors the unique opportunity to visit artists at work in their studios to gain personal insights into their craft, inspiration, and process. The fun will begin with an opening reception from 5 to 8pm on Friday, September 4th at the Community Arts Workshop, followed by three days of exploration as 24 artists open their doors from 11am to 5pm daily, Saturday through Monday, September 5th to 7th. Tour maps and tickets ($25, ages 12 and under free) will be available for pickup at the Community Arts Workshop.

Leslie Ekker

“The Studio Artists Tour gives me the opportunity to share my work and my process in the very place it was created,” shared featured artist Sarita Reynolds. “My process is such a big part of what makes my work unique, and the tour allows me to connect with people, describe my unique process, and let them truly experience my art.” Attracting dozens of art enthusiasts along the Central Coast each year, the Open Studios Tour is one of the region’s most vibrant, community-centered traditions. In honor of its 25th year, this year’s opening night

reception will unveil the Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ weekend-long retrospective exhibit at the Community Arts Workshop, which will feature photos, art, and ephemera spanning the tour’s history. “The 25th anniversary is a testament to the enduring bond between Santa Barbara’s artists and the community,” said SBSA President Francis Scorzelli in a statement. Spanning studios across Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Montecito, the 2026 Open Studios Tour will represent all of the diverse creativity that makes up our local arts scene. For instance, Sarita Reynolds adopts what she calls a “deconstructivist” approach, creating textured canvases that “reveal a nuanced and suggested story below.” Eric Saint Georges creates compelling figurative sculptures and drawings of abstracted human forms. “I love opening my studio to people who are genuinely curious about art,” said Saint Georges. “Sharing my process, talking about the work, and showing the tools and materials I use creates a deeper connection. I find it always rewarding when visitors see how much work (time, experimentation, and physical effort) goes into making a bronze sculpture. The moment they realize what’s behind each piece is one of my favorite aspects of the tour.” Marilyn McRae crafts mesmerizing designs with paper cutting that transforms recycled materials.

Danuta Bennett

“I am inspired by nature, texture, movement, and the unexpected beauty found in familiar materials,” said McRae. “I hope visitors look closely, discover something unexpected, and leave with a new appreciation for the possibilities of paper and the creativity that can emerge when we see ordinary materials in a different way.”

Eric Saint Georges

Sculptor and assemblage artist Leslie Ekker, who worked in Hollywood special effects for 40 years, now focuses on sculpting wood with fire.

Photos courtesy of Santa Barbara Studio Artists

Stepping Through the Threshold of Creativity

Sarita Reynolds

“My new practice is all about getting out of the way of the materials and letting them express themselves, and then celebrating what might be considered ‘defects,’” explained Ekker. “I refer to the Japanese traditions of Shou Sugi Ban and Kintsugi in my work as well.” Additional featured artists include contemporary abstract artist Cynthia Martin, painting and assemblage artist Susan Tibbles, who shared she enjoys connecting with “interesting and creative people who are intrigued by artists” on the tour. Danuta Bennett, who merges contemporary abstraction with what she calls “dreamlike realism” to create layered paintings, will also be featured. “I’m looking forward to the conversations during the Tour,” said Bennett. “People often see something in a painting that I didn’t expect, and that is always interesting to me. It reminds me that once a painting is finished, it begins to belong a little bit to everyone who sees it. During the Studio Tour, I get to see the journey of the paintings unfold right in front of me.” Tickets to the reception and all three days of the tour are $25, with children ages 12 and under free to participate. A portion of all ticket proceeds will be donated to local nonprofit Adam’s Angels. For more information visit santabarbarastudioartists.com/tour

Open Studios Tour artists include: Misa Art, Danuta Bennett, Ann Shelton Beth, Jeanne Dentzel, Leslie Ekker, Karen Fedderson, Brian Kuhlmann, Kathy Leader, Paulo Pereira Lima, Cynthia Martin, Sarita Reynolds, Joan Rosenberg-Dent, Francis Scorzelli, Susan Tibbles, Brian Woolford, Pamela Benham, Marilyn McRae, Jean Range, Nurit Ruckenstein, Eric Saint Georges, Ann Sanders, Marlene Struss, and Gerry Winant.

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Art Venues

• GALLERIES • STUDIOS • MUSEUMS • PUBLIC PLACES • Fine Art Prints Greeting Cards and more

El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas - ongoing • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org Elverhøj Museum • Through the Eyes of Wiinblad through Jan 10 • History & Danish culture • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • 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 • 1011 State St • 805730-9109 • Fazzino.com

RUTH ELLEN HOAG

www.ruthellenhoag.com @ruthellenhoag 805-689-0858 ~inquire for studio classes~

10 West Gallery • Figurative through Sept 13 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 • 10westgallery.com Architectural Fdn Gallery • • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org Arrediamo Fine Art & Traditional Rugs Gallery • 911.5 State St • arrediamo.com Art & Soul Gallery • Cosas De La Vida through Aug 30; Sylvan Butera Rich: Colors of the Coast Sep 3 through 27 • Thu-Sun 12-5; by appt • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames Since 1970 and Jackie Amézquita: Gemidos de la Tierra through Nov 29 • museum.ucsb.edu Art From Scrap • Explore Ecology • exploreecology.org ArtLabbé Gallery • Free art, music, & exercise classes to our individuals with special needs & family members • Tu, We, Th, Sun 12-5:30; Fr 12-5 • 111 Santa Barbara St, #H • artlabbe.org Atkinson Gallery • Tu & We 10–2 • SBCC Humanities East Campus Rm 203 • atkinsongallerysbcc.com Bella Rosa Galleries • 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707 The Carriage and Western Art Museum • Old Spanish Days Trophy Saddles; Victoria Stables Wagon • Ongoing • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 Mo-Fr • carriagemuseum.org

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Frank DiMarco

California Nature Art Museum • Untamed Desert: Captured by Paulette Donnellon, through Jan 18; Lulu Hyggelig: California’s First Thomas Dambo Troll • ongoing • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org Casa de La Guerra • Fine Print, Hard Lines: Housing and Exclusion in Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara 1925 – 2025: A Portrait in Maps; Finding Fiesta through Oct 25 • ongoing • $5/ Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • sbthp.org/casadelaguerra Casa Dolores • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032 Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805-565-5653 • casadelherrero.com Channing Peake Gallery • Scaling the Walls • 8-5 M-F • 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 • • 125 N Milpas • 11-5 We-Sa • 805-966-7939 • corridan-gallery.com Cypress Gallery • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-7371129 • lompocart.org

Fuzion Gallery & Boutique • Hand blown glass, 100 + artists • 1115 State St • fuzionglass.com Gallery 113 • Members of the SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com Gallery Josephine • 133 E Anapamu St • Work by Josephine Tournier Ingram • 1st Thu & By Appt Gallery Los Olivos • Go West: Robin Deshayes, Deborah Kalas, & Linda Lewis through Aug 31; Horizons: work by Morgan Green, Terri Taber, Carol Talley • Sep 1 through 30 • Daily 10-4pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • lotusland.org Grace Fisher Fdn • Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • WeSu 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org Indah Gallery • Perspective: Jorge “Chucho” Hernandez • Aug 28 through Sep 20 • Fri-Sun 12-5 • 2190 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez • maxgleason.com/indah-gallery James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Century Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347 Jewish Federation of Greater SB • Portraits of Survival interactive ~ Ongoing • 9-4pm Mo-Fr • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114 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 •

Lenore Tolegian Hughes lenorehughes.com Multi-Artist Studio/Gallery Spaces • La Cumbre Plaza • 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com

Toni Scott

LCCCA Elevate Gallery La Cumbre Plaza toniscott@earthlink.net

Pippin • La Aracada’s newest art, antiques, boutique • 1114 State #24.

Linden Studio • Art & Artifacts • 963 Linden Ave, Carpinteria • 805570-9195.

Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.com

Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • Ollie Woodworth through Aug • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459

REH Contemporary • Music in the Air • 12 W Anapamu • Studio of Ruth Ellen Hoag and gallery for local artists • 805-689-0858 • RuthEllenHoag.com

Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden • 805-684-7789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org

Santa Barbara Art Works • Arts Education for All • 28 E Victoria St • 805-260-6705 • M-F 8:30-4:30 • sbartworks.org

Maker House • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • makerhouse.org Marcia Burtt Gallery • Landscape paintings, prints, & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-962-5588 • artlacuna.com Mate Gallery • Beach images alongside vintage oils, gifts • 1014 Coast Village Rd • 805-895-6283 • mategallery.com MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • moxi.org

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • Still Growing: 100 Years of California’s Native Plants through Mar 2027 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org Santa Barbara City Hall Gallery • Scaling The Walls • featuring Arts Alliance members • 735 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara Fine Art • Places from the Heart • Landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St •

Museum of Contemporary Art SB • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org Legacy Arts International • Wed-Sun 12-8pm • La Cumbre Plaza • 310-880-6671 • legacyartsb.com Palm Loft Gallery • Sacred Places • Paintings of Arturo Tello through Sept 6 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • 1-6 Fr-Su & By Appt • 805-684-9700 • palmloft.com 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 • @peregrinegalleries

Kerry Methner TheTouchofStone.com 805-570-2011 • VOICE Gallery

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Art Venues CONTINUED

through Nov 8; Chumash Basketry: Art & Life through Nov 30 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • sbnature.org

Malcolm Tuffnell Art Studio

Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily • 805-682-4711 • sbnature.org Santa Barbara Tennis Club - 2nd Fridays Art • GVAA, curated & juried by Linda Ekstrom through Aug; Western Edge Sep 4 through Nov 4 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • 2ndfridaysart.com

A. Michael Marzolla, Fine Artist Luna at 16 Tuffnellarts@hotmail.com 805-965-8950

1-6 We-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com Santa Barbara Historical Museum • Project Fiesta!: Arte de los Mantónes and Finding Saint Barbara; and 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 Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin through Nov 29 • The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and SB

Art Events Opening Reception + Artist Talk • Out of the Blue • Patricia Clarke Studio • 3-6pm Sat, 8/29. Slingshot Art Fest • Work by over 20 Slingshot artists, plus Koth, Dante Elephante, Alpha Thrift, and Rest Stop beverage service • Community Arts Workshop • Free • slingshotart. org • 10am-4pm Sa, 8/29. Daydreaming Mixed Media Collage • Hands-on family workshop with multimedia artist Basil Kincaid • SBMA Art Learning Lab • $10-15 • sbma.net • 10am12pm Sa, 8/29. 1st Thursday • Art venues open late for a cultural night out. See pages 16, 17 for complete listing • 5-8pm Thu, 9/3. Opening Reception Haptic Knowing • Work of Andrea Bersaglieri, Janet Neuwalder, and Carol Shaw-Sutton, Elliot Spalding • Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art • 4-6pm Th, 9/3. Horizons • California landscapes

Excogitation Services/Marzozart Paintings, drawings, prinits Commissions accepted www.marzozart.com

Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Daily • 805-962-8404 • SBMM.org Santa Barbara Museum Of Art • Remixed: Entwined Histories & New Forms, through Aug 30; RandomAccess Memory: Internet Art, through Sep 27; As if in a Dream: History, Fantasy, Future: through Jan 3 • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-963-4364 • sbma.net Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Butterflies Alive! through September; The Living Print in pastel, by Morgan Green, Carol Talley, and Terri Taber plus studio, abstract, and still life works in oil, watercolor, ink • Gallery Los Olivos • Free • 10am-5pm Tu, 9/1. Artist Talk • All That Remains: Works by Tom Pazderka at Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Hancock College • Free • gallerylosolivos.com • 2-4pm Wed, 9/2. SBSA Tour Opening reception • Community Arts Workshop • $25 benefiting Adam’s Angels • santabarbarastudioartists.com • 5-8pm Fri, 9/4. SBSA 25th Annual Studio Tour • Three-day self-guided tour of private art studios throughout Montecito and Santa Barbara, Goleta, showcasing sculpture, contemporary abstract painting, symbolism, paper art, and assemblage • santabarbarastudioartists.com • 11am-5pm Sat, Sun, Mon, 9/5, 6, 7. The Cat Room and Other Decorative Splendours • Opening reception for Brad Nack’s new art show of cat-themed pieces,

Santa Ynez Chumash Museum • A Legacy of Culture, Innovation, and Resilience • 3500 Numancia St, SY • Thu-Sun 10-5pm • sychumashmuseum.org Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum • 3596 Sagunto St • 124pm We-Su • santaynezmuseum.org Sahyun Genealogical Library • Research family history • 316 Castillo St • Tue/Thu 10-4; Sun & 3rd Sat 1-4 • SBGen.org Seimandi & Leprieur • Hunt Slonem: a leading figure of American Neo-Expressionism; Year One: Group Show through Aug; Michael EB Detto: Looking Ahead Sept • 33 W Anapamu St. • Wed-Sat 11-6 • 805610-1203 • seimandileprieur.com Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 115:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255

featuring music by special guest DJ Espinaca • Community Arts Workshop • Free • 6-10pm Fr, 9/5. Opening Reception for The Taut and the Lush • by Madeleine Ignon • Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara • 5-7pm Fr, 9/5. Opening Reception for Alan Freeman, A Retrospective • Show is honoring Lompoc/Santa Barbara artist who has passed and his large landscape works • Lompoc Library’s Grossman Gallery • 1-3pm Sa, 9/5. Carpinteria Creative Arts Market • Pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30pm-6pm Thu. SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10am-5pm Sun.

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The pianos are back! Let the people play!

WITH KEYS RINGING AND PEOPLE GATHERING ROUND, Pianos on State will be installed for the 17th annual iteration beginning September 29th and will be available through October 19th.

The community is invited to experience this beloved interactive public art and music installation, where painted pianos become canvases for both visual art and spontaneous performance. Each piano is hand-painted by a local artist, turning the instruments into vibrant works of public art. Congratulations to this year’s commissioned artists: Rob Beedle Drew Buchanan Hannah Croshaw Melanie Esver Kasie Gurgiolo Elisa Jay Miriam MacMillan Lily Palmer Elzy Sherlock John Snyder Juan Trejo Jen Swain. Student recitals and pop-up performances will animate downtown throughout the two-and-a-half-week exhibition, while spontaneous street music adds to the city’s cultural heartbeat.

A full performance schedule will be available in late September at pianosonstate.com. A complete map of placements can be found at pianosonstate.com/map.

Sullivan Goss • Patricia Chidlaw: Blue Room Aug 28-Oct 26; Summer Salon II through Sep 21; Wosene: Words in Time through Sep 21; • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805-7301460 • 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 • Before they were Legends through Sep 17 • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com UCSB Library Ocean Gallery • Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads through Jan 2027 • library.ucsb.edu

Voice Gallery • SB Sculptors Guild & VOICE present Caliente • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Sun • 805-965-6448 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 • Recent Acquisitions • Some weekdays 10-4 during the summer • westmont.edu/museum The Yes Store • Art by Local Artists • 1015 State St • M-F: 11am-6pm; Sa:10:30am-6pm; Su: 10:30am-5pm • theyesstore.com

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