Good morning, Santa Barbara.

The nonprofit Starfish Connection will host its free Stories De Mi Pueblo event on May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Del Pueblo Cafe, 5134 Hollister Ave in Santa Barbara—community members can share their hometown stories and personal memories at the event.

Momentum WORK, Inc. is hosting its third annual Fun in the Sun Walk and Roll for Inclusion Awareness Event at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Chase Palm Park Carousel Plaza on E.

Cabrillo Blvd.—the event will feature a one-mile accessible loop with food and resource booths and music by Chris Benedict and Chuck Jefferson, aiming to raise awareness and support disability inclusion in our community.

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County will launch its Un-Gala on June 1—a special event asking supporters to stay home and donate funds to help fill a $1 million gap in food resources.

The campaign is designed to boost donations and ensure local families get more nutritious food amid rising costs and funding cuts.

Authorities released the name of Michael Fitzpatrick, aged 40, who lost his life in a rollover crash on Highway 154 near the summit of San Marcos Pass when his vintage pickup truck rolled over Saturday at about 10:40 a.m.—he was declared dead at the scene.

On Tuesday morning, Firefly Aerospace’s sixth Alpha rocket experienced in-flight troubles more than two minutes after liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base when a mishap during first-stage separation affected the second-stage engine nozzle—resulting in a lower than planned orbit while investigators from Lockheed Martin, the Space Force and the FAA begin their review.

The UCSB Economic Forecast Project announced that the 2025 Santa Barbara County Economic Summit will take place on May 12 at the historic Granada Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by a reception until 7:30 p.m. The summit will feature expert presentations and a panel discussion with speakers including former Federal Reserve Bank president Jim Bullard, UCLA’s Lee Ohanian and University of Rochester’s George Alessandria.

Computer science professors Chandra Krintz and Rich Wolski at UC Santa Barbara got a donation from Oracle of the world’s biggest Raspberry Pi cluster—retired from trade shows—and they will use it for research and student projects.

Santa Barbara’s Mental Wellness Center is leading Mental Health Awareness Month in May by inviting residents and businesses to light buildings in green to raise awareness of mental health issues.

They will host an Artful Minds Art Faire on May 10 at 617 Garden St and a Peace of Mind Walk on May 17 at Alma Rosa Winery in Buellton — events that support local mental health programs.

Cate baseball clinched the Frontier League title with a 1-0 win over Dunn in Los Olivos on Tuesday—Chase Meyer’s seventh-inning squeeze bunt proved key in a pitching duel.

Local matchups saw Santa Barbara High beat Pacifica 9-3 in Oxnard, San Marcos beat Buena 6-2 at Joe Mueller Field, and Ventura fell 4-2 to Dos Pueblos with further contests set for Thursday and Friday.

Eamon Gordon from Dos Pueblos, who runs cross country and track, was named the 2025 CIF State Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year—he will be honored at the State Capitol on May 29 with a $10,000 scholarship.

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.

Pilipino Cultural Night 34

5 PM — Campbell Hall — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant celebration of Pilipino culture and community.

2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series

6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration fees apply — Experience swimming, running, and biathlon events against the stunning Santa Barbara coastline.

UCSB Wind Ensemble & UCSB Choirs Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall — General ($10), Senior/Military/Non-UCSB Students ($7), UCSB Students/Children under 12 (FREE) — Experience a vibrant collaboration of wind and choral music featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning compositions.