Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Hearts Aligned has appointed Patty Evans, industry principal at Yardi Systems, to its board and Heather Sherman, supervisor at Cottage Health, as vice chair.

Their combined business expertise + clinical knowledge will help expand the nonprofit's support programs for families with a critically ill child in Santa Barbara County.

A tribute to Goleta surfing icon Jeff 'Bullet' Campbell unfolds with photos, stories, and art that celebrate his wild ride through golden age surfing and his creative legacy, showing his journey from local beach days to a renowned artist in the community.

Nearly 100 community members attended Friendship Center’s 50th Anniversary Summer Polo Soirée at Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, raising over $75,000 for dementia care.

It will host a Dementia Care Conference on Sept. 26 and a Family Reunion and Picnic on Sept. 27 to continue support.

Folded Hills invites visitors to experience four distinct tours in Santa Barbara wine country.

Choose the Signature Ranch & Vines Tour, a family-friendly tasting, a private lake fishing experience, or an off-roading vineyard journey (each blending wine with authentic ranch life).

A veteran teacher in Santa Barbara recounted facing racial bias and inconsistent support in the local school district, raising concerns over safe learning environments for Black students and educators.

She urged school leaders to listen to these issues and work toward meaningful change.

LEAP’s Process Art Show at its Phelps Children’s Center gave children aged 2 to Pre-K a creative chance on July 28 to explore art and build executive function skills (including problem solving, self-regulation, and flexible thinking).

The event showcased how process art supports early learning.

Santa Barbara Unified School District renamed the Dos Pueblos High School Greek Theater and La Colina Junior High central stage after longtime educators Scott Guttentag and David L.

Ortiz; the board approved the changes last week to recognize Guttentag's 36-year tenure and Ortiz's decades of service.

UCSB professor Christopher Costello was named as an AERE Fellow for his work in environmental economics, fisheries policy, and climate research.

The honor recognizes his leadership at the Environmental Markets Lab and marks a milestone in his approach to aligning human incentives with sustainability.

A new study from UCSB's Environmental Markets Lab, The Nature Conservancy, and Renmin University (published in Nature Communications) found that shark-finning regulations did not significantly affect trade flows of shark products.

The research highlights the complex trade network behind these products and calls for further examination of global supply chains.

Santa Barbara County’s Office of Emergency Management will host two open houses at its Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday, Aug.

12 from 3–6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9 a.m.–noon at 4408 Cathedral Oaks Road, giving residents a behind-the-scenes look at emergency response operations and preparedness resources.

Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital ended its week-long Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp at UCSB Recreation Center—35 youth worked with 75 volunteers in adapted sports like wheelchair basketball and sled hockey to build skills and confidence.

The Santa Barbara Foresters won the National Baseball Congress World Series with a 7-2 score over the Alaska Goldpanners to claim their record 11th title.

The team dominated the final two innings with six runs and outscored opponents 49-4 during the tournament.

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.