Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Goleta Valley Library offers visitor tips for its temporary GVL Express location at 6500 Hollister Ave., Suite 105 while the main library undergoes ADA, safety, and building improvements.

The guide details parking, metered visits, open hours (Tuesday through Saturday and Sunday 1-5 p.m.) and return options.

WitMark Group, a Santa Barbara communications agency, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month as it marks its growth from a solo consultancy founded in 2006.

The agency supports local nonprofits & businesses and offers internships to train future marketers.

On Friday, Flor y Canto enlivened the Sunken Garden at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse during Old Spanish Days Fiesta by presenting traditional music and dance that honored the legacy of late historian Erin Graffy—whose voice still echoes in cherished historical scripts.

The Santa Barbara Zoo hosted its annual DIGS!

Fiesta fundraiser today, drawing over 1,600 guests who enjoyed a range of food, drinks, dancing, and live performances as part of Old Spanish Days. More than 60 vendors from across the county provided treats in celebration of local heritage.

UCSB Library has opened voting for UCSB Reads 2027, inviting students, faculty, staff & community members to choose from six shortlisted titles by Aug.

26 and learn the winning selection in the fall at local libraries.

The Girls in Ocean Science Conference will take place Sept.

26 to Sept. 27 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, offering hands-on marine research experiences for students in grades 6-12. Registration opens early August and includes on-water and land-based learning sessions.

Cadet Captain Zoe Rychlik of the Civil Air Patrol’s Santa Barbara Composite Squadron 131 was awarded the Amelia Earhart Award — an honor earned by fewer than 5% of cadets — after completing 15 hours of flight training at the CAP National Flight Academy to pursue her pilot’s license.

Late rent rarely impacts credit immediately, but Santa Barbara tenants should know that corporate landlords using automated software may report overdue balances after 30 days, leading to collections if unpaid past 60 days.

Early communication and automatic payments can help avoid such penalties.

Changes to Medi-Cal will affect select groups while most people remain covered.

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, non-citizens and adults without children must update their information if they receive a letter — county officials advise checking with local offices to confirm that providers accept the new plan.

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Goleta now offers a Bacara Club Membership for locals seeking a regular staycation with spa, pool, dining and exclusive polo match packages during the season (May through mid-October).

Enjoy a quiet retreat and a taste of coastal luxury near home.