Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Youth and Family Services YMCA will host its 25th annual Reaching for Stars fundraising gala on May 1—featuring fine dining, local wines, live music and an auction that will raise funds to support local at-risk youth programs.

Local artist and actress Loan Chabanol told The Morning News Tuesday about her new exhibit 'Reminiscence'—inspired by losing her father when she was 12—at Tamsen Gallery.

She hopes the work helps the community open up about their own grief.

Santa Barbara Education Foundation will honor public education heroes at the Hope Awards event from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 24th at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

Former SBEF director Margie Yahyavi will be recognized posthumously and Children's Creative Project honored as proceeds support teacher and student grant programs.

The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival will run at Alameda Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26 and from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27.

Now in its 55th year, the event will feature an Environmental Hero Award for professor Leah Stokes and eco-friendly activities (including a Green Car show, live music, and a plant-forward food court) to boost renewable energy efforts.

Environmental groups and the Center for Biological Diversity filed separate lawsuits in Santa Barbara Superior Court on April 15 contesting that state officials issued illegal waivers to Sable Offshore to run oil pipelines without standard corrosion protection—plaintiffs demand that the waivers be rescinded until public hearings and environmental reviews take place.

CALM announced today that its Growing Together program will expand mental health support for young children in early learning centers using a significant grant from the California Department of Healthcare Services.

The expansion adds a child-focused consultation component—equipping educators with tools to address emotional and behavioral challenges—to complement its existing classroom-wide services.

Santa Barbara Dons Baseball will team up with the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Vs.

Cancer program to raise money for childhood brain cancer at a game on Saturday, April 19th at 11:00 a.m. on the SBHS campus, and proceeds will fund hospital programs and research on pediatric brain tumors.

San Marcos High athlete Avery Leck earned a lifetime best of 4603 points at the Arcadia Invitational last weekend when she finished fourth in the heptathlon—she set strong marks in several events.

Santa Barbara High’s Carter Battle broke a 44-year-old high jump record with a nearly 6 feet 9 inches jump that ranked him fifth in state competitions.

On Tuesday, Dos Pueblos boys lacrosse clinched the league title with a 16 to 3 win over Santa Barbara High at Peabody Stadium, outscoring the Dons 11 to 0 in the second half and remaining the only undefeated team in California (they are ranked No. 13 and will play one more regular season game).

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.