Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Foundation awarded $1.03 million through its Critical Needs Response Fund to 36 local nonprofits supporting food, housing, and health services countywide.

The foundation began the grants in September 2025 and plans to focus on food security and health care as community needs grow.

Walt 'Pops' Stallings celebrates his 86th birthday at One Stop Repair Shop on De La Vina in Santa Barbara as family & friends host a Birthday Party and Christmas in July celebration.

Locals enjoy the festive atmosphere while the shop continues offering diverse repair services & unique merchandise.

A fire broke out at the Santa Barbara County transfer station in Goleta today just before 5:00 p.m. at a trash trailer containing e-waste (lithium batteries are suspected to have triggered the blaze) as firefighters quickly controlled the flames with minor damage reported.

Collin Harmon spotlights four Santa Barbara cocktails that blend local ingredients and creative mixology at Dusk Bar (524 State St.), Monte’s Montecito (1198 Coast Village Road), The Black Sheep Restaurant and Bar (18 E.

Cota St.) and Beau (1129-A State St.). Her feature shows how these drinks capture our community’s spirit.

A replica of Cabrillo’s 85-foot galleon arrived in Santa Barbara Harbor in July 1926 after being acquired by the Fiesta committee and used as a film prop in local Hollywood productions.

Dom's Taverna on East Victoria St. has updated its menu to feature flavors from Spain's Basque Country along with Santa Barbara's local bounty.

Diners can enjoy seafood crudo, prawn ajo blanco, innovative pastas, and new cocktails — a fresh culinary experience that continues through the season.

The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture has opened Scaling the Walls at Channing Peake and City Hall galleries today to celebrate local mural art.

Curated by Tom Pazderka, the exhibition features seven new murals in progress alongside works that highlight the county’s long-standing and evolving creative culture.

UC Santa Barbara demolished its first dorm last month — paving the way for a new East Campus Housing Project that will add 1,688 student beds across four buildings.

Construction begins this fall quarter on Sept. 24 with the community set to open fall 2028.

Firefighters stopped forward progress on a vegetation fire on Saturday afternoon when crews responded to a 1-acre blaze on the 1500 block of Meadowvale Road in Santa Ynez.

The official size has not been released and additional details are pending.

CalMatters clarifies insurance myths impacting Californians including Santa Barbara residents by explaining how rising rates and regulatory changes have affected auto, home, and fire coverage ahead of the November insurance commissioner vote.

Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Children and Family Services provided free counseling and grief support that helped the Bailey family cope with terminal illness and loss.

The organization will host the Heroes of Hospice luncheon on Sept. 27 at 11:30 a.m. at Hilton Beachside Resort to honor their service.

After her family lost their home in a 2024 fire, Andi Schloss used DoorDash gift cards to try hidden local restaurants—prompting her to launch her Instagram page 'Andi Eats S.B.' in March 2025 to share new dining discoveries and build community ties.

The 2026 Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp at UCSB offered a five-day program where young athletes raced, swam & built lasting friendships; campers, family members, volunteers and coaches joined in a display of resilience and joy.

The Santa Barbara Foresters beat the Great Bend Bat Cats 8-0 on Friday in an NBC World Series opener, with seven players contributing RBIs + starting pitcher Ryan Waldeck holding the opposition to four hits.

They returned to action Saturday at 10 p.m. PDT against the BTL Hornets on NBC World Series livestream.

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.