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Tuesday October 6th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Santa Barbara! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What police are saying after the Westside shooting investigation
  • How Music & Meditation will transform a Friday afternoon in Montecito
  • Why John Malkovich is headlining Santa Barbara's 2027 film festival

Also on today's calendar: Day in the Country Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Victim Released from Hospital Following Sunday Shooting on Santa Barbara's Westside (independent.com) — A shooting victim from Santa Barbara's Westside is recovering after being treated briefly at Cottage Hospital, while the suspect remains at large. Police say the Sunday evening incident on San Pascual Street appears isolated, with detectives still gathering evidence and no current broader threat identified to the public.
   

• Music & Meditation Santa Barbara Welcomes Clarinetist Nancy Mathison on October 23 (independent.com) — Santa Barbara residents can look forward to a Music & Meditation concert on Friday, October 23 at Weinman Hall, featuring clarinetist Nancy Mathison and pianist Antonio Artese. The one-hour afternoon program blends guided meditation, silence, and live performances of Bach, Mozart, Schumann, Vaughan Williams, and Coltrane, with tickets starting at $30 and available online.
   

• John Malkovich to Receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the 42nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival (independent.com) — Santa Barbara film fans will see John Malkovich honored as Outstanding Performer of the Year at the 42nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival, running February 3-13, 2027. The Arlington Theatre will host his tribute on February 12, alongside screenings, Q&As, and panels happening throughout the city, with festival passes already on sale.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Montecito

  • Where Did Our Neighborhood Ballot Drop Boxes Go? (independent.com)
  • Is King Charles trying to schedule some time with the Sussexes before Christmas? (celebitchy.com)
  • State Budget Earmarks Include $70 Million for Local Projects (noozhawk.com)

Goleta

  • Update: 2.6 magnitude earthquake reported near Goleta, CA on Oct. 5 (sacbee.com)

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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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