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Hey there, Santa Barbara! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Santa Barbara's new Ocean Collective mean for harbor jobs?
  • How dominant were the Dons in their latest Big Game win?
  • Will your student need an e-bike permit to ride to school?

Also on today's calendar: UNA-SB Peace Prize Luncheon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Supporting Santa Barbara's Fledging Fishermen (independent.com) — Santa Barbara's commercial fishing community and SBCC just secured over half a million dollars to launch the Ocean Collective, a new harbor-adjacent training hub for ocean careers. The project will add gear storage, workshops, and specialized programs for local youth and underrepresented groups, aiming to strengthen Santa Barbara's blue economy while diversifying and modernizing its fishing workforce.
   

2. Dons football takes center stage at Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table luncheon (keyt.com) — Santa Barbara High's Dons football team is riding high after a dominant 48-3 Big Game win over rival San Marcos, highlighted at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table luncheon. Sophomore receiver Keegan Roessler and junior quarterback Griffin Arnold both earned major honors, while Dos Pueblos flag football standout Brooklyn Hedricks was recognized after a big rivalry victory of her own.
   

3. Santa Barbara Schools Roll Out Expanded E-Bike Rules and Registration (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara Unified schools are tightening e-bike rules, requiring many students to watch safety videos, get parent sign-offs, and register for permits before riding to campus. Junior highs and several high schools already enforce helmet use, parking rules, and age limits on more powerful bikes, while Santa Barbara High emphasizes education. District leaders hope stricter protocols and workshops with local police will spread safer riding habits across town.
   

4. Santa Barbara County considers new crackdown on catalytic converter theft (ksby.com) — Santa Barbara County supervisors are weighing a new ordinance that would penalize people caught with detached catalytic converters they can't prove they own, aiming to deter thefts even as overall parts theft reports have dropped sharply. A Santa Barbara resident and local shop owner describe lingering concerns about parking and security, while officials plan first and second readings of the measure in late September and early October.
   

5. Tails of Hope Brings Santa Barbara County Animal Lovers Together (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara County animal lovers just turned out in Goleta for the second annual Tails of Hope fundraiser, supporting animals cared for by Santa Barbara County Animal Services. With auctions, celebrity advocates, and adoptable pets on site, organizers emphasized that community donations fund critical surgeries, lab work, and training that help vulnerable shelter animals become truly adoptable.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost cat: Carmie, long-hair, orange, male, 3 years old.
    Very sweet and very shy. Went missing last night at 1078 Miramonte Dr, near the corner of Carrillo. We just moved here and he doesn't have his… (Nextdoor Alta Mesa Neighborhoods)
  • The Great Blue Heron - I hung out with him for about 20 minutes.
    He got pretty comfortable with me and went fishing, caught a bunch of little Koi and ate them up - a little tail hanging out of his mouth right now. (Nextdoor Old Town Goleta)
  • Rosewood Hotels posted a job opening for Miramar Beach Bar - Host in Santa Barbara. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Santa Barbara. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Barbara here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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