Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of July.
Good morning, Santa Barbara.
All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will host a free forum on July 19 at noon at 83 Eucalyptus Lane in Montecito to address sex trafficking of minor girls and resources for support.
Speakers Sally Cook (Olive Crest) and Tiffany Carty from the DA’s office will share local efforts.
Spotlight Santa Barbara will host a panel on July 23 at Lobero Theatre, 33 E.
Canon Perdido St, where leaders including Chamber CEO Kristen Miller and Pepperdine’s Dean Peter Peterson will discuss local solutions to state issues. Mingling and cocktails start at 6 p.m. plus discussion begins at 7 p.m.
Santa Barbara County Fire crews are on scene of a three-acre vegetation fire near Highway 135 in Los Alamos, where the blaze started just before 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Officials said they will provide more details as the situation develops.
Today, SpaceX is scheduled for lift-off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 6:16 p.m. using a Falcon 9 rocket; the mission will launch 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit and the first-stage booster will land on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean.
Channel City Club partnered with the Carriage & Western Art Museum and Old Spanish Days organizers to host a vibrant event that featured live performances, historic Fiesta poster exhibits, and remarks from community leaders.
The event celebrated the community’s rich heritage in a sunlit, historic venue.
Artist Larry Vigon's exhibit, Flotsam & Jetsam, features paintings, prints, collages, and video pieces through July 26 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, near a surfboard exhibit that traces design changes from 1885 to today.
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake near Frazier Park was felt in parts of the region, including Santa Barbara, on Sunday, with a 2.9-magnitude aftershock occurring a few hours later; no damage or injuries were reported.
Zack is a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix weighing 53 lbs who is smart and adventurous and available for adoption at Lompoc Animal Center (1501 West Central in Lompoc); visitors can stop by Tuesday through Sunday or call (833) 422-8413 for more details.
The Santa Barbara Foresters beat the Orange County Riptide 11-3 on Sunday at Eddie Mathews Field when seven players recorded an RBI and a six-run burst in the sixth gave them the win (Lasalle made his debut).
At East Beach on Sunday, local veterans Ric Cervantes and Jonah Seif won the men’s title while recent graduate Cora Loomer and Mallory LaBreche earned the women’s crown at the open tournament as part of the Semana Nautica Summer Sports Festival.
Local college baseball players from UCSB and Cal Poly were chosen in the final 2026 MLB Draft rounds on Sunday, with several Gauchos and Mustangs starting their professional careers.
The selections bring excitement to the community as these athletes move forward in their baseball journeys.
Jackson Flora, the UCSB pitcher who led Division I with a 12-0 record and earned NCAA Pitcher of the Year honors, was selected No.4 overall by the San Francisco Giants and said pitching for his hometown team would be a dream for his family & community.
Jah Ollin Live with Koalishon & Heavy Rotation
9-11 p.m. — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Tickets available — Experience an evening of heavy rhythms and Irie vibes with Jah Ollin and special guests.
26th Annual Woodies at the Beach
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Santa Barbara City College — Free admission — Explore beautifully restored Woodies overlooking the Pacific Ocean in a picturesque coastal setting.
The Hidden Life of Wolves - Film
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets starting at $140 — Experience the captivating journey into the hidden life of wolves in this must-see film event.
Slow Flow Yoga Class
10:30-11:45 AM — Yoga Soup — Registration required — Experience a gentle vinyasa and restorative class designed for all levels.
Asian American Film Series Closing Night
6-9 p.m. — Alhecama Theatre — Suggested donation of $5 — Celebrate AAPI-centered stories and filmmakers at the closing night of the series.
Siudy Flamenco - Flamenco Suite
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating performance by the Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company in the heart of Santa Barbara.
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