Good morning, Santa Barbara.

A local retired teacher with the Santa Barbara Restorative Justice Program said he felt reassured after attending the Mental Health Fair at Cottage Hospital on May 3, where over 30 groups offered help to the vulnerable—he said the support eased worries that began in January.

He now feels a renewed sense of belonging in our community.

Craig Case, a local security company owner and television host, was sentenced to 26 years and eight months on Tuesday for defrauding a vulnerable Montecito resident of nearly $700,000—he was found guilty on 63 counts including 45 of money laundering.

Henrietta Holsman Fore and Marta Holsman Babson were named as the 2025 Fiesta Parade Grand Marshals for Old Spanish Days—both with deep community ties from growing up in Montecito.

They will join the parade on Cabrillo Boulevard and attend the La Primavera celebration on May 17 at the Carriage Museum.

On May 1, the community gathered at Jodi House Gallery for the 22nd Annual Student Art Show hosted by Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, where 55 artworks were selected from 110 submissions to highlight young artists’ connection to the Santa Barbara Channel.

Award winners were Amber Ross for her ceramic piece 'The Ocean’s Jellyfish'—with Victoria Martinez and Naomi Pearl honored for 'Where the Waves Live' and 'The Broken Octopus,' respectively.

The Santa Barbara County Economic Summit will be held at The Granada Theatre on May 12 with presentations from 4:30 PM to 6 PM and a reception from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.

Experts from UCSB Economic Forecast Project including George Alessandria and Jim Bullard will discuss local and state economic issues (tickets include digital access to the 2025 Economic Outlook Publication).

Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced that Senior Deputy District Attorney Austin Ingalls and Investigator Wayne Flick have been honored with the 2025 H.

Thomas Guerry Awards—recognizing their courage and exceptional service. They will be celebrated tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. in the County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room.

Developers behind the 44-acre Richards Ranch project in Orcutt filed a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County and its Board of Supervisors, claiming county staff repeatedly declared their plans incomplete and delayed the project by not following state law—plans for the project include 400 apartments, 95 townhomes, and mixed commercial spaces near Highway 135 and Union Valley Parkway, and LAFCO will hold a study session on May 8 at 1 p.m. in Santa Maria.

The UCSB Baseball team beat No. 25 USC 3-2 Tuesday night, with Head Coach Andrew Checketts earning his 486th win and pitcher Reed Moring allowing only one run in five innings—marking the team’s first win over a ranked rival this season.

The Gauchos will finish their mid-week schedule by facing LMU in three games starting Friday, including one at Page Stadium in Los Angeles.

On Tuesday at Scott O’Leary Stadium, Dos Pueblos girls lacrosse beat Glendale 8-7 in overtime when Linnea Clapinski scored the decisive goal after the Chargers overcame a 3-0 deficit in the CIF-SS Div.

3 quarterfinals—Dos Pueblos will host Oaks Christian on Friday at 5 p.m. in the semifinals.

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.

Mitch Kashmar Live Performance in Santa Barbara

7-10:30 p.m. — Carrillo Recreation Center — $35 general/$45 VIP — Experience the soulful sounds of blues legend Mitch Kashmar along with local favorites Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan.

UCSB Gamelan Ensemble

5-8 p.m. — Karl Geiringer Hall — Free entry — Experience the enchanting sounds of traditional Indonesian gamelan music performed by talented UCSB musicians.

2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series

6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Entry fee applies — Experience a thrilling evening of swimming, running, and biathlon events in scenic Santa Barbara.