Good morning Santa Barbara! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Bank of America Museums On Us offers FREE admission Oct 4, MOXI Museum and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. State Budget Earmarks Include $70 Million for Local Projects (noozhawk.com) — More than $70 million in new state earmarks are headed to Santa Barbara County, including $6 million for La Casa de la Raza and $5 million to restore Pershing Park in the city. Additional funds will improve libraries, pools, childcare centers, parks, dental services, and infrastructure in Goleta, Carpinteria, Santa Maria, Lompoc, Guadalupe, and countywide, potentially reshaping local amenities and services over the coming years.
2. Peter Greenberg Worldwide — Santa Barbara, California (petergreenberg.com) — A national travel radio show is broadcasting this week from Santa Barbara's El Encanto, mixing big-picture airline rule changes with a deep dive into local history and culture. Historian Neil Graffy and film festival director Roger Durling share how Santa Barbara's legacy, growth, and movie glamour shape the city visitors experience today.
3. Super Saturday for UCSB: Wins for soccer, volleyball and water polo (keyt.com) — UCSB teams in Santa Barbara had a big Saturday, with men's soccer edging previously unbeaten Utah Valley, women's soccer dominating chances in a scoreless draw, and women's volleyball staying perfect in Big West play. Men's water polo capped the day with two ranked wins, extending its streak to six and showcasing standout performances from several Gauchos.
4. Gaya heads to California with Santa Barbara for MSFS 2024, built by a new dedicated airport team (msfsaddons.com) — Santa Barbara flyers and aviation fans may soon see their hometown airport recreated in high detail for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, with Gaya Simulations developing a new KSBA scenery. The piece highlights the airport's coastal setting, growing passenger traffic, and airlines serving 13 nonstop destinations, underscoring Santa Barbara's increasing role in regional air travel.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Santa Barbara PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Ok Santa Barbara! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Santa Barbara Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.