Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Executive Director Kim Colby Davis was appointed to serve on the National CASA/GAL Leadership Council that begins work this month - a role that recognizes her leadership since 2009 and her 2023 honor as Program Director of the Year.

The S.B. Foundation released a 95-page report on county nonprofits showing 2,137 organizations supporting 8.5 percent of local jobs and facing challenges with staffing and volunteer shortages.

A sold-out event was held June 2 at Hilton Beachfront Resort.

Kim Colby Davis, executive director of CASA of Santa Barbara County, has been appointed to the National Leadership Council for CASA/GAL Association for Children starting in June.

She will use her two decades of local experience to strengthen advocacy for kids facing neglect.

UCSB Arts & Lectures unveiled its 67th season featuring over 50 events in dance, music, theater, and public conversations, starting Sept.

25 and continuing into next year. Tickets for subscriptions and single shows will be on sale beginning June 15.

California Wine Festival returns to Santa Barbara from Friday, July 17 to Saturday, July 18, featuring wine tastings, gourmet bites, and live music at Hilton Santa Barbara and Chase Palm Park.

The event benefits Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and showcases wines from leading California wineries.

The Planning Commission approved a height exception for the Music Academy’s downtown center at 901 State Street — now named The Muse — to allow a 3,000 sqft rooftop event space.

Groundbreaking is set for July 18.

Women’s Economic Ventures released its 2025 Impact Report, marking 35 years of supporting local women through business training, financial education, and small business lending.

The report highlights programs like Business of Care and a Credit Builder pilot that spur financial independence and local economic growth.

Santa Barbara Zoo and Cal State University Channel Islands signed an MOU to develop a 9,000 sqft teaching center for conservation at the Ventura campus, while intervention efforts (releasing red-legged frog tadpoles) proceed alongside a multimillion-dollar fundraising drive.

Get It Done SB volunteers help seniors complete Advance Directives through workshops and one-on-one guidance (a session was held at Valle Verde in March).

The initiative will host free, three-week volunteer training starting Aug. 6 at Hospice of Santa Barbara (applications due July 10).

A WalletHub study released in May ranked Santa Barbara as the least affordable city for buying a home, with a median price of $1.9 million (nearly five times the national average) as researchers compared ten metrics across 300 cities.

The Goleta 12U Thunder won the Conquer the Coast Tournament Gold Division last weekend in Santa Maria.

The team posted a flawless 6-0 record that included a 5-4 quarterfinal win and a 3-1 final victory, earning its third summer title.

Watch parties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place across Santa Barbara County from June 11 to July 19.

The Santa Barbara Public Library hosts free events on Friday from 6 p.m. and on June 25 from 7 p.m., while local centers and bars also plan match viewings.

Integrative Restoration (iRest) Meditation

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost varies — Discover a therapeutic meditation practice that enhances well-being without physical movement.

Eternal Wave Concert

8 PM — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Tickets available — Enjoy live music as Where's West headlines with support from Eternal Wave.

Andy's VIP Backyard Bash - Toy Story 5

3 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Movie ticket not included — Celebrate the release of Toy Story 5 with trivia, activities, and goodie bags for all ages.

New Tree Planting & Pruning Workshop

10-11 a.m. — La Sumida Nursery — Free entry — Learn from a Certified Arborist about tree planting and pruning techniques.

Santa Barbara Auto Night

6-7:30 p.m. — Chase Palm Park — Free entry — Explore a showcase of vehicles from antiques to exotics at this vibrant car show.

Boho Tea Apothecary at Santa Barbara Lavender Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Santa Barbara City College — Entry details not specified — Celebrate creativity with lavender-inspired artisans, food, drinks, and live entertainment.

Sinatra Under the Stars Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — Full bar available — Experience iconic Sinatra hits in a stunning coastal outdoor setting.