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Coming up: Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere on the Santa Barbara Patch calendar
Good morning Santa Barbara! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Confused about Santa Barbara's new rent limits? Here's what applies to you
- Flying out of SBA this week? See what freebies await you
- What changes will Santa Barbara County deputies see under the new contract?
Also on today's calendar: The Ocean Hates You! with Forrest Shaw and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New California rent cap limits increases, but Santa Barbara renters have additional protections (keyt.com) — Santa Barbara renters now face an 8.6% state rent cap, but some units are exempt and a temporary local rent freeze offers extra protection through year's end. Tenant advocates and a city councilmember explain who's covered, where landlords can still raise rents more, and why permanent rent stabilization is being developed. 
2. Santa Barbara Airport Celebrates Travelers With Passenger Appreciation Week (keyt.com) — Santa Barbara Airport is rolling out Passenger Appreciation Week right now, with live music, free ice cream, and daily giveaways from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of the week. Travelers using SBA can expect surprise activities throughout the terminal as a thank-you for flying locally.
3. Agreement with County's Deputy Sheriffs' Association Limits Overtime to Lower Costs (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara County supervisors have approved a new agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs' Association that caps overtime, tightens eligibility rules, and aims to rein in millions in extra costs. The deal also grants phased raises through 2027 and responds to a civil grand jury's criticism of past overtime practices.
4. Santa Barbara Students Go Back to School Under New Tech Policy (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara Unified students are starting the new school year under a stricter "tech with intention" policy that bans YouTube on district iPads and restricts personal devices in class. Teachers say the changes should cut distractions and support mental health, while some high schoolers worry about losing helpful online study tools.
5. Fiesta Celebrations Inspires New Ideas & Events to Revive Downtown Santa Barbara (keyt.com) — Downtown Santa Barbara is looking to capture Fiesta's energy year-round with more music, pop-up performances, cultural fairs, and family-friendly gatherings. Locals, artists, and workers are urging low-cost, high-vibrancy ideas like street theatre and movie nights while a long-term master plan is developed.
📸 Around Santa Barbara
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Santa Barbara
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★ Featured events ★
- Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere →
Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara
6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Finish Up Friday
Explore Ecology EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
1:00 pm - Stadium" Football vs. Dana Hills - Var 7:00pm
San Marcos High School Santa Barbara, CA 93110
7:00 pm - Crafternoons for Kids
Explore Ecology EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
10:00 am - Mosaic Magic Community Workshop →
Explore Ecology EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
2:00 pm - The Ocean Hates You! with Forrest Shaw →
The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria
7:00 pm - EL PIRATA BUCHAR": The Pirate Hippolyte Bouchard on California's Central Coast →
, Santa Barbara
10:00 am - SB Unified School Board Meeting
District PDF Santa Barbara, CA 93101
11:30 pm - Back to School Night (tentative)
Vieja Valley Elementary Santa Barbara, CA 93110
5:00 pm - Sewing and Mending
Explore Ecology EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St, Santa Barbara, 93101, United States
6:00 pm - Community Educational Day Sail on Tall Ship Mystic Whaler →
113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara
12:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Sunday August 30
📣 Santa Barbara Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Goleta Valley Library Bookvan →
Isla Vista Community Center, 976 Embarcadero del Mar suite 101, Goleta
2:00 pm - Back to School Picnic
Cold Spring School District Santa Barbara, CA 93108
4:00 pm - Gym: G Volleyball vs. Hart - Var 6:30pm, JV 5:00pm, FS 4:00pm
San Marcos High School Santa Barbara, CA 93110
4:00 pm - 1pm Dismissal
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 8th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day Brings Farmers And The Public Together —Diane Rumbaugh Read on Patch
- Thank you and congratulations to the brilliant person that put the red flags in containers on the corner of Foothill Road and Calle Laureles (on both sides of Foothill.
) I hope the city, or county, allow them to stay. You take a red flag on a stick, let cars know you intend to cross, hopefully they will stop,… (Nextdoor San Roque) - The food is fabulous.
Drinks are hearty. Atmosphere great. Wait staff superior. My filet was tender and perfectly cooked to my request. The TeeOff is like walking into… (Nextdoor Eastside)
- Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaning Estimator in Santa Barbara. Apply here.
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Dental Biller Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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