Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden is partly closed for trail repairs and accessibility upgrades through May—city staff are working with contractors to keep at least half the park open for public use.

On Sunday, April 13, hundreds gathered at Santa Barbara City College’s Great Meadow for the 39th annual Kite Festival—families enjoyed kite contests and games amid colorful displays.

Organizer David Hefferman launched a GoFundMe campaign to fund a nonprofit endowment that will secure the festival’s future.

CalFire released updated fire hazard maps that now show Santa Barbara neighborhoods as moderate—high—or very high hazard zones due to warmer temperatures and drier fuels.

Local fire departments reviewed the maps and will adopt the changes over the next few months to guide property inspections and fire-resistant building standards.

Santa Barbara County Parks Division approved a complete re-engineering plan for Goleta Beach Park to boost safety and restore lost sand from past storms by fixing riprap gaps and other issues—local groups and agencies support future measures to protect the park from storm surges.

Retail lifestyle boutique Maison K reopened in Montecito’s Upper Village at 1485 East Valley Road, Suite 1—taking over the former interior designer Marc Normand Gelinas shop after its Coast Village Road location closed in December.

Owner Kimberly Phillips Hayes said she chose the new space for its serene Montecito feel and ample parking.

UCSB baseball beat UC Riverside 18-8 on Saturday with all nine starters recording hits and key homers by Jonathan Mendez and Nate Vargas.

Calvin Proskey pitched six innings and struck out eight while the Gauchos posted their highest run total this season.

Bishop Diego boys volleyball went 1-2 in three non-league matches on Friday and Saturday in El Segundo and Catalina—losing to Wiseburn daVinci and Calvary Chapel before sweeping Avalon, and they will face Buena in Ventura on Tuesday.

The UCSB Baseball team completed a sweep of UC Riverside with a 5 to 3 win on Sunday as Jackson Flora limited the Highlanders’ scoring and Nathan Aceves earned a key save while Jonathan Mendez and Rowan Kelly delivered crucial hits.

The Gauchos will face California Baptist today at James W Totman Stadium at 5 p.m.—this matchup will test their momentum.

UCSB’s baseball team struggles with injuries as Coach Andrew Checketts prepares a weakened roster for Tuesday’s game against Pepperdine—short on bench players—and relies on returning athletes to boost its chance at a Big West Tournament berth starting May 21.

SBTHP’s Third Annual Golf Tournament

5 AM - 12 PM — Glen Annie Golf Club — $185 per golfer — Enjoy a day of golf with lunch and dinner while supporting the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation.

Larkin Poe Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Arlington Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Catch Larkin Poe live and enjoy an exquisite musical experience.

Kenny Loggins Pickleball Tournament

8 a.m. — Santa Barbara Pickleball Courts — Check entry details for participation — Dive into a competitive weekend of pickleball fun with Kenny Loggins as the backdrop.

S.B. Cactus and Succulent Society Show and Sale

10:00 a.m. — Santa Barbara Woman's Club — Free admission — Explore a vast array of plants, pots, vendors, and a silent auction dedicated to cactus and succulent lovers.

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Finch & Fork — Reservations recommended — Celebrate Mom with a spectacular buffet featuring fresh, locally sourced dishes in a charming atmosphere.