Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Mesa Harmony Garden, a food forest on the corner of Meigs Road + Dolores Drive, produces 1,200 pounds of food each year that is donated to the Foodbank.

Volunteers meet Saturday mornings to tend the garden and provide training for new local gardeners.

A Goleta family is seeking support after an Apr.

14 fire in the 5000 block of Amberly Place killed an elderly woman and two pets, and a fundraiser aims to raise $3,500 to house displaced family members and pets (three cats, one dog) as the investigation continues.

Elings Park will receive a $1 million grant to upgrade its Castagnola Softball Complex ballfields if the community raises $200,000 by the end of the month; local teams have long faced challenges with field deterioration.

First 5 del Condado de Santa Bárbara, with the County Health Department, CALM and community partners, is celebrating National Home Visiting Week from April 20 to April 24, 2026—honoring professionals who support families during pregnancy and early childhood.

Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days Fiesta will host its first Fiesta Dog Parade & Costume Contest on May 16, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. at De La Guerra Plaza before moving down State Street, with advance registration required as spots are limited.

Presidio Volunteers played a key role in preserving Santa Barbara’s historic adobe fort whose legacy dates back to its founding April 21, 1782 + their work continues to inspire new efforts to protect the site.

Their archaeological digs and community events have made the Presidio a celebrated international historic park.

UCSB’s David Gross received the 2026 Special Breakthrough Prize today at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics for his groundbreaking work in quantum field theory, which advanced our understanding of the strong force (a milestone in his six-decade career).

Scientists at UCSB are digitizing decades-old bee specimens as part of the Big Bee Project—an effort to unlock hidden data for modern research.

The work will improve local insights into pollinator health.

A Santa Barbara County judge ruled Friday that the injunction on the Las Flores Pipelines will remain, meaning Sable must stop operations until it gets approval.

The oil company will return to court on May 22 to address its alleged violation.

Willow and River, two yellow and brown Indian Runner ducklings known for their upright running style, are available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center on West Central in Lompoc through Sunday (call 833-422-8413 for details).

On March 12, Radius Commercial Real Estate held its 16th Annual Forecast in Santa Barbara, where local experts (including Dr. Christopher Thornberg) revealed that the Central Coast market shifted toward selective performance, with quality assets and flexible deals driving premium rents while older properties lagged.

How to Utilize the Services at Your Library

4-6 p.m. — Goleta Valley Library Express — Free assistance — Bilingual staff available to guide the community on using library services effectively.

Cal St. Fullerton Titans vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

4:35-5:35 p.m. — The Cove Santa Barbara — Ticket prices may vary — Cheer on the Titans as they face off against the Gauchos in a thrilling collegiate baseball matchup.

FREE Youth Learn-to-Row Event

FREE Youth Learn-to-Row Event EXCLUSIVELY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GRADES 6-9 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 25th 9 - 11:30am WHERE: Santa Barbara Community Rowing, CACHUMA LAKE 2225-CA 154 Discover the ultimate team sport outside and in nature! It is one of the most open and welcoming sports and loads of fun. New rowers will practice basic rowing technique on rowing machines before rowing in boats on the water. EMAIL COACH GRACIE at [email protected] TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.

FREE Youth Learn-to-Row Event

FREE Youth Learn-to-Row Event EXCLUSIVELY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GRADES 6-9 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 25th 9 - 11:30am WHERE: Santa Barbara Community Rowing, CACHUMA LAKE 2225-CA 154 Discover the ultimate team sport outside and in nature! It is one of the most open and welcoming sports and loads of fun. New rowers will practice basic rowing technique on rowing machines before rowing in boats on the water. EMAIL COACH GRACIE at [email protected] TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.

Hadestown Musical Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey of Hadestown, where a song can change your fate.

Integrative Flow Yoga Class

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost info not provided — Experience a dynamic vinyasa flow focusing on breathwork and relaxation.

Integrative Restoration Meditation

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Accessible entry — Experience a calming iRest meditation class that promotes healing and well-being.

Pat Metheny Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket information available — Experience an unforgettable evening with renowned jazz guitarist Pat Metheny.

Candlelight Tribute to ABBA & Queen

6:15-9:30 p.m. — Music Academy of the West — Enchanting concert — Immerse yourself in a magical evening with live string renditions of iconic hits in a stunning candlelit setting.

California Baptist Lancers vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Baseball

4:35 – 5:35 PM — The Cove Santa Barbara — Cost info not provided — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup in the beautiful Santa Barbara setting.

May Area Meeting

6-8 PM — Sullivan Goss Gallery — Free admission — Engage in a creative discussion with artists and uncover the journey of artistic expression.