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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:

  • See which Santa Barbara projects just scored millions in new state funds
  • Hear how Santa Barbara's history and film scene shape today's city
  • How UCSB teams turned Saturday into a multi-sport winning streak

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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.
   

📸 Around Santa Barbara

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santa Barbara

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Santa Barbara. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member: Food Champion in Santa Barbara. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Barbara here.

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!)
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