r/SantaBarbara • • 23h ago

Contributor Only Weekly ICE Post

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This is a weekly post to be used for up to date community information about ICE. Feel free to post current updates here. Due to high incidence of ill intended comments this post will always be Contributor Only. The thread about becoming a contributor is linked at the bottom.

Here are resources for the community that were provided to the moderation team.

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If you want real-time, community-led updates about ICE and immigration enforcement across Santa Barbara, Ventura County, and the 805, start here.

These are trusted local groups sharing alerts, resources, and ways to support our neighbors.

Santa Barbara

SB Resiste

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbresiste

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBResiste

Carpinteria

Carp Sin Fronteras

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carp_sinfronteras

Ventura County

VC Defensa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcdefensa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VcDefensa

805 Region

805 Respuesta Rápida

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/805respuestarapida

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/805immigrant

Mutual Aid & Emergency Support

805 UndocuFund

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the805undocufund

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/805undocufund

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Contributor Information:

https://old.reddit.com/r/SantaBarbara/comments/1nwrisf/an_update_on_contributor_only_comment_removals/

tl;dr Have posts in the subreddit for more than six months without being banned and with positive karma. We can't verify that you've lived in SB all your life, we rely on how you present yourself in this subreddit.


r/SantaBarbara • • 6h ago

Events sapphics in sb!

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33 Upvotes

I host monthly events for queer women in santa barbara! most events are completely free and I try my best to make sure I have a variety so everyone has at least one event that might be of interest to them :) please feel free to follow us on ig <3

(if you don’t know what sapphic means it’s just an umbrella term for all different kinds of queer women)


r/SantaBarbara • • 10h ago

Recommendations Therapist warning

47 Upvotes

Kymberlee ruff mft has filed multiple false police reports, scammed clients for years while playing victim, violated confidentiality without remorse, and manipulated people into harming innocent peoples livelihoods. Avoid therapists who are crazier and more psychopathic than u could ever try to be. Please be careful w who u trust w ur mental health. She is a very sick person who is very good at acting otherwise.


r/SantaBarbara • • 19h ago

History Please vote!

103 Upvotes

That's it, that's the post.


r/SantaBarbara • • 7h ago

Nature A picture

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10 Upvotes

A little something I get to see while walking my dog every day, I love it here.


r/SantaBarbara • • 9h ago

Local Politics Any opinions on the Judges on the Ballot?

10 Upvotes

Are there any that are def no?


r/SantaBarbara • • 12h ago

Other Anyone have a cyber truck and be willing to drive me in it briefly? Never been in one and from the UK here on holiday

13 Upvotes

If you don’t ask and all that.


r/SantaBarbara • • 20h ago

Events FREE SHOW on Thursday! Come & support a new local band! 🥹🤘🏻

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22 Upvotes

Hi lovely people of Santa Barbara! This is my new cover band & we’re trying to get some local support for our first local show together- would love to see you there! ☺️ Playing a super fun set and it’s FREE + all ages!

(Also, zero AI was involved in the making of this poster hehe)

Hope everyone has a wonderful Halloween week!


r/SantaBarbara • • 18h ago

Events Haunted houses/Halloween events

8 Upvotes

Hi guys first post here! I’ve been a local my whole life but somehow I don’t know if we have an haunted houses in SB. If you guys know any places that do fun things for Halloween I would love to know and go with my little sister, thanks! :)


r/SantaBarbara • • 20h ago

Events 🎃 Halloween Parties & Events 2026

12 Upvotes

Looking for recommendations for Halloween
weekend! 👻

Interested in everything from costume and house parties to live music, bands, and fun Halloween events around town. I’ve been to some of the parties at Buena Onda and Lodo Studios in the past and had a great time, so looking for similar vibes or anything new worth checking out.

Open to all ideas, parties, live music, DJ sets, themed events, or hidden gems I might not know about.

What’s everyone planning for Halloween this year? Drop your recommendations & events below! 🕸️


r/SantaBarbara • • 1d ago

Other E-moto impounded on State this afternoon...

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Most of the other bikes would probably fail the State's new e-bike regulations. Officer said to say that, "We are here on State." The biker's buddies could not resist fooling around while the tow truck arrived. Expect more of the same police action in the future...


r/SantaBarbara • • 9h ago

Events Halloween Pub Crawl

1 Upvotes

Solo Traveller here. I’m in the United States for the first time and will be in Santa Barbara around Halloween - I’m looking for activities to party and meet other people.
So I stumbled across the Pub Crawls but cannot decide if it is a fit for me.
One is called “Zombie Crawl” by EOS, the other one just “Halloween Bar Crawl”.
Has anyone experience with the organizers or has even participated once?
Also, maybe someone would be open to join in, or maybe you are going as well.
Feel free to share your input :)


r/SantaBarbara • • 10h ago

Local Politics Progressive cheat sheet for upcoming vote.

0 Upvotes

Looking for a Progressive cheat sheet for the upcoming vote on all the bills, measures and politicians. I’m not left-wing. I’m not right wing. I am for whatever is good for the people and the planet. I try to avoid any politicians who say one thing and do another like take money from a AIPAC and vote for wars or genocide support. Let’s discuss.


r/SantaBarbara • • 12h ago

Recommendations Hair stylist specialist

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a hair stylist who specializes in highlights/bold colors (red or pink).

Looking to do something different with my hair but my current stylist mainly focuses on low-maintenance so I was hoping to get some good suggestions. Thanks!


r/SantaBarbara • • 13h ago

Other Karan aujla fans wya

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Any Karan Aujla fans in Santa Barbara/Goleta? Looking for people who love Punjabi music and would be down for concerts, drives, or Punjabi music nights!


r/SantaBarbara • • 1d ago

Nature Heard a deep, guttural growl on the Obern trail

30 Upvotes

I was walking on Obern Trail and while approaching the bridge that connects to Patterson/Shoreline, I heard a deep, guttural growl coming from nearby. I couldn't see what was making the sound and while I stood there frozen, I heard it again and this time it was longer and deeper., It was unsettling enough that I rushed to the bridge and get on to Patterson Ave.

I'm wondering whether it could have been a mountain lion, bobcat, or something else. Also wanted to give others a heads-up.


r/SantaBarbara • • 19h ago

Recommendations Camping near Gaviota?

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Is there anywhere to camp near the Gaviota Wind Caves and hot spring this time of year? My kid and I like to backpack and tent camp.

I do see the state park is closed for camping this season, and I understand that there is no backcountry camping allowed in the state park. I don't see any registered sites in Los Padres in that area, but maybe there are unofficial sites.

Thanks!


r/SantaBarbara • • 1d ago

Local Politics Signature Gatherers to Repeal Rent Stabilization that Already Passed

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"The groups want to put the rent control decision in the voters’ hands by repealing the City Council’s recent approval of a rent stabilization ordinance."

These signature gathers talking about rent control are hired by pro-landlord groups trying to stop the ordinance that already passed.


r/SantaBarbara • • 1d ago

Other 127 Cooper Road Haunted House

8 Upvotes

does anyone know the hours? is it open in the

evening this week or only next weekend?


r/SantaBarbara • • 12h ago

Events November 3, Strike to Vote?

0 Upvotes

Can we all just not show up to work on November 3, and make sure to vote?

I'm sure it won't be too problematic in California since we have mail in voting, but to stand in solidarity with all voters of this nation.

If they really cared about our vote it would be a national holiday.

Maybe a general strike would get the point across?


r/SantaBarbara • • 1d ago

Food & Dining Non-alcoholic options in Santa Barbara

10 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm visiting Santa Barbara with my parents next weekend (in their 60s). I know there are tons of bars/wineries/breweries in the area. Are there any places that have non-alchoholic beers or wines? I've noticed most breweries around me keep an N/A beer in stock so I'm hoping SB will have a few places as well.
I'd also love to hear what other recommendations you have for must-dos while we're in town!

Appreciate the help!
Thanks!


r/SantaBarbara • • 1d ago

Nature Central Coast 5th climate assessment (State of CA)

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r/SantaBarbara • • 2d ago

Events Praise for Off Register

34 Upvotes

Thank you to everyone who organized and sponsored this event. It was my second year going and I appreciate the amazing vibes, good art, and community feeling. I enjoyed the conversations I had with artists and having a chance to purchase art that is accessible at all price points. Warmed my heart to see so many people attending. Such a happy Santa Barbara day.


r/SantaBarbara • • 1d ago

Events Sports bars that have F1 on Sundays

3 Upvotes

Looking to find a spot that shows F1 now that it is no longer aired on cable so me and some friends can meet up to watch the US Grand Prix. Anyone know of a spot? I got the F1 subscription just not a good place to host.


r/SantaBarbara • • 2d ago

Vent Stolen ebike in Goleta - what’s new

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80 Upvotes

E-bike stolen in front of CVS at turnpike/hollister.

Sadly I failed to lock it but disabled the battery. They must have moved quick as I was inside for about 3-4 minutes. They pushed it to the back and must have loaded it into a truck or disappeared in the neighborhood. I found my helmet and a few contents behind the businesses.

In case anyone sees this pop up for sale I’m posting a picture - it was a heavily modified rad power bike and wish the new owners good luck with it 🤷🏼‍♂️

Typically I always lock it but here we are.

Let my lapse of judgement be your lesson