Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Jordan is a friendly 4-year-old Australian Shepherd mix weighing about 60 pounds available for adoption at Lompoc Animal Center (1501 West Central in Lompoc) from Tuesday through Sunday.

Adoption fees cover neutering, microchipping, vaccinations, flea treatment, and a health exam.

Legendary horse trainer Monty Roberts died on July 31 in Solvang (aged 91); he founded Join Up International and wrote The Man Who Listens to Horses, influencing equestrian practices and mentoring local riders.

Leo Carrillo, known as Santa Barbara’s favorite adopted son, starred in silent films and as Pancho on The Cisco Kid and also championed preserving California’s heritage.

Local landmarks — from a state park to Carrillo Street — honor his lasting impact on arts and conservation.

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is showcasing Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin from Aug.

13-Nov. 29 at 113 Harbor Way, Ste. 190. The exhibit pairs playful bronze sculptures with a museum-wide treasure hunt to offer a fresh look at maritime history.

Santa Barbara will celebrate its 103rd Old Spanish Days Fiesta from Aug.

5 to Aug. 9 with live music, parades, tours, and markets. City officials assured that safety is prioritized with planned street closures — residents can enjoy a festive mix of traditional and family-friendly events.

Incoming Santa Maria Joint Union High School District students built and launched model rockets as part of the annual Rocketing Into High School program last Friday at Pioneer Valley High.

The activity helped build teamwork ahead of the school year beginning on Aug. 13.

Charles Messier, an 18th-century French astronomer, cataloged over 100 cosmic objects while searching for comets.

Local stargazers in Santa Barbara can use small telescopes tonight to spot star clusters, nebulae and galaxies in the clear August sky.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria unveiled a new music room today to offer hands-on music education (including guitars, amps, a keyboard, a drum set, and virtual tutoring) for local girls.

The organization is seeking volunteer music teachers to guide creative learning at its facility.

UCSB will lead a new $20 million NSF cloud laboratory (COAST PCL) that uses AI, robotics and automation to speed up materials research.

Researchers anywhere can soon run experiments remotely using advanced instruments at UCSB’s OASIS innovation hub.

Mindy is a playful two-month-old domestic shorthair kitten available for adoption today at Santa Barbara Humane’s campus.

Visit during daily hours from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except Wednesdays) to adopt her with essential veterinary care and a supply of Hill’s Science Diet food included.

Santa Barbara Foresters won their 11th NBC World Series title with a 7–2 win over the Alaska Goldpanners.

Relief pitcher Luke Cornelison—Player of the Game—helped secure the championship, the team's first since 2022.

Coach Andrew Checketts of UCSB baseball faces rising costs as renovation plans for a new stadium complex move forward (phase one valued at $25 to $30 million) and funds must be secured before construction begins after next season.

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.