Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Harbor sees a surge of watercraft traffic this summer with boaters, swimmers, and paddle boarders enjoying safe navigation near Stearns Wharf.

Anglers and families use the channel's mix of shallow and deep water for fishing and outdoor recreation (said boating expert Capt. David Bacon).

Unite to Light, a local nonprofit offering affordable solar power, named international philanthropist Eva Haller to its board.

Haller, a longtime UCSB trustee and activist, will share her global expertise & leadership to help advance the group’s mission for communities without reliable electricity.

Marguerite, a devoted reader who once taught English, begins her morning at Santa Barbara Central Library by safeguarding three cherished books for her daily reading.

Librarians set aside new arrivals and greet her by name as she turns the library into her lasting public living room.

Friendship Center celebrated 50 years of service by receiving two proclamations—one from the city on July 2 and one from the county on July 7—to honor its work caring for older adults with dementia.

The center will host a Dementia Care Conference and Family Reunion Sept. 26 to Sept. 27.

Four Seasons Cleaners launched a 24/7 dry cleaning kiosk on July 13 at its 3351 State St. location to let customers drop off and pick up items outside regular hours.

The system uses QR scanning & text verification to ensure secure access.

On June 27, more than 2,000 ancestral remains and sacred objects were returned to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians from Yale and Harvard—marking a milestone after a four-year repatriation process.

The items will support future educational and ceremonial efforts and reconnect the tribe with its cultural legacy.

Camerata Pacifica, an international chamber music collective based here, was named 2026 Ensemble of the Year by Chamber Music America for its innovative leadership and artistic merits.

The group, finishing its 36th season, brought adventurous programs to Los Angeles, San Marino, Thousand Oaks, and Santa Barbara.

Slightly Stoopid will join a star-studded lineup at the ONE805LIVE! fundraiser in Carpinteria on September 25–26, performing alongside acts like Pat Benatar and George Thorogood.

The event benefits first responders and is hosted by Kevin Costner.

The City is investing nearly $250,000 in cultural arts grants for local organizations through three programs; applications are accepted until Aug.

17 at 5:00 p.m.—organizations can join the in-person workshop on July 16 at Sala de reuniones David Gebhard or the virtual session on Aug. 5.

The Museum of Contemporary Art will honor five BIPOC artists and organizers with the 2026 Roots and Branches Fellowship on Sunday, Jul.

19 by awarding each fellow $1,000 to support their cultural leadership.

Seventeen-year-old Juan Tello Salinas of Santa Maria received the $500 Joe Howell Legacy Scholarship from the county education office on Friday (July 10) and said he will pursue a plumbing career to support his family.

Santa Barbara County Parks published its draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Master Recreation Plan on June 26 to guide 20 years of park and trail improvements, and the public can send written comments by 5:00 p.m. August 10.

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) is expanding access to integrated behavioral health services by combining primary care, counseling, addiction treatment, and crisis intervention on a sliding fee scale for low-income residents throughout the county.

Mary Hunt explains how to make DIY ice packs using common items (zip-top bags, frozen sponges, cooling scarves, rice-filled socks, and water bottles) to ease summer heat and keep food cool.

Her guide offers simple and cost-effective solutions for Santa Barbara households facing high temperatures.

On Sunday, five UCSB players were drafted in rounds 7 to 14, joining standout Jackson Flora in the MLB.

Lefty pitcher Cole Tryba was chosen by the Cubs + more Gauchos remain eligible as undrafted free agents.

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.