Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Goleta’s Dam Dinner will take place on Saturday, Aug.

15, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Lake Los Carneros, featuring communal dining, live bluegrass by The Salt Martians, shaved ice from Kona Ice & free face painting, while MOVE Santa Barbara County offers bike valet & trishaws for mobility assistance.

Santa Barbara Zoo announced Monday morning that its three-week-old red panda cub died after intensive care, including tube and bottle feedings every three hours (the cub was struggling to nurse properly).

Two cubs were born July 2 to Ruby and Raj, and the surviving cub remains in an incubator.

Blair Pence is revamping his Sta.

Rita Hills vineyard with a new team that includes former UCSB goalie Brittney Rogers as full-time winemaker+consultant Drake Whitcraft, as he plans to enhance tasting experiences and refocus on premium pinot noir and chardonnay at his nearly 50-acre estate.

Crushcakes & Cafe has turned its Goleta store into a bakery for coffee, pastries, and grab-and-go meals.

The bakery, located at 5392 Hollister Avenue, will serve treats and offer cake tastings beginning July 27 to boost its catering service.

Electrify America has launched a large format EV charging station featuring 20 Hyper Fast chargers (rated at 350 kW) at the former Greyhound depot on West Carrillo in downtown, and Santa Barbara County will soon add stations at Rincon Beach and Santa Claus Lane.

A new documentary released on June 29 spotlights the discovery of 13,000-year-old bones from the Channel Islands that challenge the Clovis-first theory.

The film recounts how these remains were found and re-dated with improved technology to show early coastal migration.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise energized the Santa Barbara Bowl on July 19 with a dynamic performance featuring hits such as Our Song and Its Called: Freefall.

The band connected with the crowd by recalling its college dorm origins and arranging a collaborative stage setup.

Broadway singer Gale McNeeley and PCPA music director Paul Marszalkowski are touring with My Life in Song in August; their Santa Barbara show is Sunday, Aug.

23 at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara (a $15 donation is suggested), with another show Sunday, Aug. 16 in Santa Maria.

All Booked’s latest newsletter reviews two unputdownable books and provides a list of upcoming literary events across Santa Barbara (including programs at Eastside Library and Godmothers) to keep local readers informed.

UCSB’s Gevirtz School of Education will launch its first undergraduate major in Education and Society with classes beginning fall 2027 — this new four-year BA program offers an interdisciplinary path for those interested in education research, policy, and community engagement.

Endangered sunflower sea stars are on display at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center to show visitors how these predators help control sea urchins and protect kelp forests.

The exhibit offers locals a rare chance to reconnect with vital marine life.

Award-winning wildlife filmmakers Jim and Jamie Dutcher spoke about wolf behavior and the role these animals play in balanced ecosystems at Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara as part of a special event partnered with the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (Sea Center), reaching a sold-out audience.

A petition signed by over 700 community members urges city leaders to reopen State Street for safe, slow, shared public use; critics say the Strong Towns chapter is overshadowing broader local needs, which could limit the historic street’s use in events (like the Old Spanish Days Fiesta parade).

Local flag football players from Dos Pueblos and San Marcos led the Seahawks to win the High School Girls NFL Flag National Championship over the weekend in Westfield, Indiana with a 15-14 overtime victory — Ava Ortman’s two-point conversion set up the win and Mya Smith was named tournament MVP.

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.