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Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tofurky is a 2-year-old, black-and-brown mix of Doberman Pinscher and German Shepherd weighing 63 lbs, now available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center (1501 West Central). Staff describe her as shy at first but a loving pet who gets along with other dogs. Edhat
- ➤ Sarah, the longtime executive director of a local nonprofit, led her board in reevaluating systems and revising its mission with a four-part roadmap — boosting internal practices, donor engagement, and clarity for a fresh start. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Montecito Inn will begin redecorating next month with 60 rooms updated in stages at 1295 Coast Village Road, while it will also change its pet policy and retain Charlie Chaplin memorabilia despite online rumors (management confirmed no removal is planned). Noozhawk
- ➤ A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 5:44 a.m. Sunday, delivering NASA’s Pandora telescope, CubeSats SPARCS and BlackCAT, and Umbra 12. The booster returned minutes later + the payloads reached a dusk-dawn sun-synchronous orbit. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ PCPA will present 'Woven' as part of its InterPlay Reading Series with a modern musical reimagining of Homer’s Odyssey. The performances take place Jan. 17-18 at the Severson Theatre in Santa Maria & tickets cost $10. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Clean Energy has launched an online tool that helps residents find rebates for electric home upgrades and vehicles by entering their ZIP code. The platform ties local, state, and federal incentives with free advisory services — including support in English or Spanish. Edhat
- ➤ Local leaders are holding a series of educational events to oppose an offshore oil drilling proposal. Today, groups including Ecologistics and SLO Mothers for Peace will host a virtual forum (6 to 7:30 p.m.) with Assemblymember Dawn Addis, and an in-person meeting is planned for Jan. 16. KSBY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cottage Health’s Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics moved to the new Cottage Medical Clinics – Santa Barbara building at 2401 Bath Street today, bringing 15 pediatric specialties together across from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to offer coordinated, family-centered care. Edhat
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Contractors, remodelers and developers are urged to preserve Santa Barbara's Craftsman and Victorian home elements rather than discard them in favor of cheaper replacements, as retaining original features like wooden windows and flooring could boost resale values and keep local architectural charm alive. This call was published on Sun, Jan. 11. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UCSB will honor its memorable 2016 College World Series run during Alumni Weekend by replaying the moment when Sam Cohen hit his walk-off grand slam - a feat celebrated by coach Andrew Checketts. The ceremony will take place at about 3:10 p.m. Friday before the annual alumni game. Noozhawk
- ➤ The annual water polo tournament ended Saturday, with local school San Marcos finishing fifth while Mater Dei won and Dos Pueblos split their matches. San Marcos will host Dos Pueblos for Senior Day (3:15 p.m.) on Thursday. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Bishop Diego's Sam Crawford earned All-CIF Division 4 honors after a standout season with 23 catches and key defensive plays, making him the only 11-man honoree in the county. Cate celebrated five All-CIF Division 2 selections, with Barron Crayton named Defensive Player of the Year. Santa Barbara Independent
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Reading Skills 101 Workshop
2-4 p.m. — Santa Barbara Public Library — Free entry — A community workshop designed to empower families with essential reading skills and understanding for children across all grades.
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