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In today's newsletter:

  • What led to the 11-year sentence from the Fiesta stabbing?
  • How did Santa Barbara High seize control in its league opener?
  • Driving to the coast this morning? Here's what the fog means.

Also on today's calendar: Prepping Your Garden for El Niño and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
  • Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Gets 11 Years in Prison for Role in 2025 State Street Stabbings (noozhawk.com) — A man has been sentenced to 11 years in state prison for his role in a 2025 stabbing during Santa Barbara's Old Spanish Days Fiesta on State Street, with parole eligibility in 2033. The case, centered on a deadly downtown confrontation, led prosecutors to revise initial murder and gang charges after video supported self-defense claims, while related cases and a separate Bohnett Park homicide continue through Santa Barbara courts.
   

2. Santa Barbara Outlasts Moorpark 38-24 in Channel League Opener (independent.com) — Santa Barbara High's Dons stretched their winning streak to four games with a 38-24 home victory over Moorpark in the Channel League opener at Peabody Stadium. Quarterback Griffin Arnold threw for 423 yards and four touchdowns as Santa Barbara's fast start and late clock‑killing drive secured the win and set up a road trip to Ventura next week.
   

3. Dense fog advisory issued by the NWS until Friday morning (sacbee.com) — If you're heading to Santa Barbara County's Central Coast beaches this morning, expect dense fog with visibility dropping to a quarter-mile or less until 10 a.m. The National Weather Service urges drivers to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra space on the roads, or delay travel if possible while conditions improve.
   

4. If We Make Our Homes Safer, Will Insurance Follow? (independent.com) — Santa Barbara homeowners are being urged to understand wildfire risk, harden their homes, and follow evolving insurance rules that affect coverage and premiums. A recent visit by State Sen. Ben Allen highlighted new transparency requirements, the role of Firewise communities, and how local residents can prepare before renewal notices arrive, while a Santa Barbara realtor shares practical checklists and resources.
   

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