Good morning, Santa Barbara.

The United Boys + Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County announced its planned 2025 Great Futures Event: Under the Tuscan Stars, which will run from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum; the gala will include a traditional Tuscan dinner, live entertainment and an artisan market to support youth programs serving over 3,600 local children.

Santa Barbara philanthropists Wendy and Eric Schmidt invested in Tri-County Produce to stop its planned closing by the end of April—allowing longtime employees Jaime Desales Sr. and Jaime Desales Jr. to take over—while the market remains open as redevelopment plans for 53 housing units move forward.

On April 29 at 5:30 p.m., Chaucer’s Books will host a Poetry Month celebration where author Sharon Frances will present her new book 'Ash and Feather' and honor young poets from CalPoets in the Schools—such as Baron Smith and Emily Hendrickson— as the community gathers to share local literature.

Veteran wine writer Matt Kettmann will share his expertise at Santa Barbara Culinary Experience events from May 11–17—he will lead a dinner at Bouchon celebrating local produce and moderate winemaker panels at El Presidio’s Grand Wine Tasting.

He has spent over 20 years writing about local wines and looks forward to deepening Santa Barbara’s food and wine culture.

UC Santa Barbara’s Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice will host the AI Spring Symposium on Zoom from April 28 to May 2, with daily sessions on topics such as chatbots, AI in clinical medical use and college students’ use of ChatGPT (open to all experience levels).

The event will also offer in-person social meetups after sessions (to foster community discussion) for participants from campus and beyond.

Critically endangered steelhead trout that survived the Palisades Fire spawned around 100 new trout in Arroyo Hondo Creek after being rescued from Topanga Creek by environmental groups including CDFW & the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Officials say the spawning marks a key step in restoring Southern California steelhead populations as monitoring continues to track the fish’s progress.

Santa Barbara County Public Works identified that several rural roads in the northern part of the county have not been re-paved in years and are hard to navigate, and officials will repair the roads in sections while notifying residents ahead of time + they face logistical challenges due to the roads' difficult terrain.

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital began its journey toward Magnet designation after joining the ANCC Pre-Intent Program in July 2024 and plans to submit its formal application in 2026 while nurses from across the system actively lead the process.

Nurses are preparing for a site visit in 2028—an important step in the multi-year effort to honor excellence in nursing care.

Santa Barbara Municipal Courts will host the largest pickleball event from May 2 to 4 with over 400 players and celebrities competing in the 'Pickleball in the Danger Zone' benefit for Unity Shoppe.

Kenny Loggins will lead exhibition matches starting at 2 p.m.—money raised will support wildfire victims in Los Angeles.

San Marcos softball won 13—2 over Santa Barbara High on Monday after scoring seven runs in the fifth inning during a crosstown rivalry game at San Marcos.

The Royals will meet the Dons for a rematch on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.

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.

Saturday Day Meetup for Singles 40+

3-5 p.m. — SB Biergarten — Free entry — Connect with fellow singles over drinks and socializing in a relaxed atmosphere.

Dom Hair Cutting Class

10 AM – 3 PM — Mishay Salon & Spa — Cost not specified — Learn Dom's most valuable hair cutting techniques in this engaging class.