Good morning, Santa Barbara.

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will host its 15th Annual Gratitude Luncheon on Thursday, Mar.

12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, celebrating its Mentor Program with keynote speaker Rod Lathim (a native artist inspiring local youth).

Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform with guest Lukas Nelson at the Santa Barbara Bowl on August 13, with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan.

30 at 10 a.m.

On Jan. 23, Cox Mobile announced 22 finalists from high school Boys and Girls Clubs in its Phone Case Design Contest.

Local finalist Sara will join a February celebration and compete for a $25,000 scholarship and tech grant, with public voting open (until Feb. 28).

Santa Maria-Bonita School District has launched its annual LCAP survey, open online through Friday, Jan.

30, to gather community input on how to direct millions in supplemental funding toward programs like translation services (and more). A community workshop will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12 to further discuss the district’s plans.

Santa Barbara Public Library invites teens in grades 7-12 to the Library Services Orientation held today from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Central Library’s Island Room (40 E.

Anapamu St.), where they can learn about resources, make a card, and apply to join the Teen Advisory Board.

Dos Pueblos High School junior Johnny Duffy led the Ready Set Play Sports drive, collecting lightly used sports equipment for local youth last weekend — donation bins at Dos Pueblos and Goleta Valley Junior High received gear, and future drives will support Santa Barbara-area athletes.

Former UC President Michael Drake spoke at UCSB’s Campbell Hall last Thursday during the Justice For All series as he reflected on crises like COVID-19, budget challenges, and graduate contract negotiations.

He chaired the search for chancellor Dennis Assanis and emphasized building on proven progress in access and academic excellence.

The Community Environmental Council launches its Climate Stewards course today at its Environmental Hub on State Street.

Teachers, students, business owners, and local leaders will receive hands-on training in environmental education and leadership to address local challenges.

UCSB named Alan Liu as its 2024-2025 Faculty Research Lecturer and he explained how changing values shape truth, fairness, and creativity in the age of AI.

His talk showed that ideas of good knowledge evolve with new technology.

Santa Barbara City College celebrated the grand opening of its renovated Radiography Lab on January 21, 2026, offering Radiologic Technology students hands-on training with modern imaging equipment — a move that strengthens local healthcare partnerships and workforce readiness.

Caltrans is closing Highway 154 between Painted Cave Road and Camino Cielo Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday as crews clear debris and repair safety features; drivers are rerouted to Highway 101 with delays up to 30 minutes, and work will finish Friday at 1 p.m.

Vitalant urges eligible donors to help offset shortages caused by an active flu season.

Donors must opt in (code GIVELOVE-2026-V) when scheduling appointments at community blood drives, including at the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Downtown Santa Barbara saw a major real estate transaction when two historic properties at 530 Chapala Street and 25 West Cota Street sold for over $11.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 (one of only three South Coast sales above $10 million this year).

At Harder Stadium, the U.S. Women's National Team will face Chile today at 7 p.m. as more than 14,000 tickets have been sold and local businesses are preparing for an influx of fans.

Outstanding Performer of the Year Award for Michael B. Jordan

8 PM – 2 AM — Arlington Theatre — $35 General Admission, $100 Priority Seating — Celebrate the incredible achievements of Michael B. Jordan at this prestigious film festival event.

Sunday Yin Chill

7-8 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Entry fee not specified — Experience a restorative yoga class focused on connecting breath and body in a slow-paced environment.

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

6:15-7:14 p.m. — Music Academy of the West — Ticketed event — Experience Taylor Swift's hits performed by Vapour String Quartet in a magical candlelight setting.

Open Season Lucha Libre Pro Wrestling

7 PM — Franklin Elementary School — Tickets available — Experience high-energy lucha libre with renowned luchadores from Tijuana.

Sunday Yin Chill

7-8 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost not specified — Unwind with a restorative Yin class focused on breath and relaxation.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

7-10 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — $26 General Public / $18 Youth / $15 UCSB students — Experience thrilling outdoor adventure films at a larger-than-life scale, showcasing the best mountain adventures.