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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:

  • Will Santa Barbara County toughen penalties for catalytic converter thefts?
  • How a Goleta trustee will shape special education across California.
  • What to expect when Beck opens his new tour in Santa Barbara

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

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Santa Barbara County to Consider Harsher Penalties for Catalytic Converter Thefts (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara residents may soon see tougher penalties for catalytic converter thefts, as the County Board of Supervisors votes Tuesday in Santa Barbara on a new ordinance with steep fines and possible jail time. The proposal, modeled on Ventura County's rules, would let law enforcement cite people holding detached converters without proof of ownership, and locals can attend or comment at the 9 a.m. meeting downtown.
   

2. Goleta Union School Board Member appointed Emily Zacarias appointed to key state board - Santa Barbara News-Press (newspress.com) — Goleta Union School District board member Emily Zacarias has been appointed to California's Advisory Commission on Special Education and was sworn in at Sen. Monique Limón's Santa Barbara office. With decades of experience in Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Los Angeles schools, she'll help shape statewide special education policy, potentially influencing services and support available to local students and families.
   

3. Beck Celebrates New Album Release With 'Run Away' Video (antimusic.com) — Beck's new album Ride Lonesome arrives just before he launches the accompanying tour at the Santa Barbara Bowl on September 22, giving locals the first live taste of the new songs. The show will feature deep cuts from earlier albums alongside fresh material, before the tour moves on to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and major venues nationwide.
   

4. County Farm Day Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Agricultural Process (noozhawk.com) — Santa Barbara County residents just wrapped up Farm Day, a free, self-guided tour of 20 farms stretching from Santa Maria to Carpinteria, showcasing the region's diverse agriculture. Visitors saw everything from lavender oil distillation in Lompoc to sustainable walnut growing in Solvang, while learning how local farmers reduce chemicals, support pollinators, and protect wildlife.
   

5. 11th Annual Organ Donation Celebration Walk & BBQ held in Santa Barbara (keyt.com) — An organ donation awareness walk and BBQ brought donors, recipients, and supporters together along the Santa Barbara waterfront, starting at Leadbetter Beach and looping to Stearns Wharf. Local organizers shared powerful transplant stories, Westmont nursing students volunteered, and participants were encouraged to register as donors and talk with family about their wishes.
   

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