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Hello Santa Barbara! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Were your Santa Barbara apartments hit in this 14-unit burglary spree?
  • How Santa Barbara's hot rod crew is rebuilding hands-on skills and community
  • Why Bellosguardo says it shouldn't pay Santa Barbara property taxes

Also on today's calendar: Powerhouse Ladies Play Peake Ranch Winery! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Santa Barbara Police arrest apartment complex burglar (keyt.com) — Santa Barbara police have arrested a 19-year-old suspected of burglarizing 14 apartments and stealing two cars after an earlier attempt to detain him near Cliff and Loma Alta drives. Officers say they recovered the vehicles and much of the stolen property, and they're asking anyone with additional information to contact investigators to help wrap up the case.
   

2. 5 Years In, Community Hot Rod Project Connects People One 'Wrench at a Time' (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara's Community Hot Rod Project is turning classic car meetups at Stearns Wharf and Goleta into hands-on training and community-building opportunities for locals of all ages. The nonprofit is raising funds for a vocational training center in town while offering free programs that teach kids and adults how to build and restore cars, reviving lost shop-class skills.
   

3. Bellosguardo Foundation Sues County Alleging It Should Be Exempt From Property Taxes (noozhawk.com) — The Bellosguardo Foundation is suing Santa Barbara County, arguing the historic Clark Estate on East Cabrillo should be exempt from property taxes as a public museum and seeking refunds exceeding $1.1 million. The dispute comes after Santa Barbara's Planning Commission approved public tours and events at the landmark mansion, which now hosts $100 tours and special programs like a wine-and-history evening with a UCSB professor.
   

4. Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival welcomes beachcombers (keyt.com) — Santa Barbara residents can explore sea-glass art, jewelry, and beach-inspired crafts today as the Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival marks its 11th year at Earl Warren Showgrounds. With live entertainment and dozens of artists and collectors, the event offers a hands-on way to enjoy ocean-themed creativity and support makers with deep ties to West Coast beaches.
   

5. Lucas Neushul's Clutch Plays Lift Dos Pueblos Water Polo to First Santa Barbara Invitational Title (noozhawk.com) — Local water polo fans just saw a thriller, as Dos Pueblos clinched its first-ever Santa Barbara Invitational title at Elings Aquatic Center with a 17-16 overtime win over Laguna Beach. Lucas Neushul scored nine goals, including the late game-winner, giving the Goleta-based Chargers big momentum heading into a demanding South Coast Tournament against top Southern California teams.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone have a favorite local spot for a really good breakfast?
    Looking for a place with great food and a friendly neighborhood feel. (Nextdoor Alta Mesa Neighborhoods)
  • Cottage Hospital just received the "People Magazine" companies that care award.
    It is a national recognition of Great Places to Work. Next time at Cottage thank the employees that make Cottage so great. We are a very lucky… (Nextdoor Butterfly Beach)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Food Production Manager Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Santa Barbara. Apply here.
  • Hope Elementary School District posted a job opening for ELOP After School Site Coordinator 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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