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🌱 Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Santa Barbara! and more

Ballard, California Patch AM: a 2 min read

Cheers Ballard! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Santa Barbara! at Earl Warren Showgrounds

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to sun, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

Santa Ynez

  • Santa Ynez Chumash Museum marks first year with new exhibit, audio tour and free lecture series (syvnews.com)
  • Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country's Buttonwood Farm and Vineyard Launches Horseback Trail Rides (wineindustryadvisor.com)
  • Summer Read-A-Palooza Starts Today, June 1 (independent.com)

Los Olivos

  • Championship Sunday closes out 2026 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo (syvnews.com)

Ok Ballard! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ballard

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Ballard

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.