Good morning, Santa Barbara.

A fundraiser held Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at California Pizza Kitchen (Paseo Nuevo) in downtown Santa Barbara donated 20 percent of sales to Everything Under the Sun Son, a program that helps people stay housed.

Ancora Osteria, a new Italian restaurant in Montecito, launched this week under Santa Ynez chef Luca Crestanelli at 1483 East Valley Road + it serves dinner Thursday through Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with plans to expand hours.

Santa Barbara's Fiesta celebrated Latino heritage last week as thousands enjoyed music, food, and dancing.

Some attendees remained alert amid concerns over local immigration enforcement (a reminder of ongoing challenges) while the event radiated community pride and courage.

Today, the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation announced $56,000 in grants to nine local music groups to fund programs from year-round academies to seasonal camps designed to improve music education — including instrumental and vocal training — for students across Santa Barbara County.

UC Santa Barbara is developing two new student housing projects that will add over 3,500 beds - the San Benito complex with 2,224 beds will open Fall 2027 and the East Campus project replacing Santa Rosa Residence Hall with 1,688 beds is set for Fall 2028 on campus near key landmarks.

Santa Barbara Strings invites young musicians to join its 2026-27 season offering weekly rehearsals, full concerts in December and May, and chamber ensembles for all skill levels.

Families must audition by video or in-person by Aug. 23 with rehearsals beginning Sept. 6 at El Montecito Presbyterian Church (1455 E. Valley Road, Montecito).

Providence School has chosen a new campus site on Ortega St for its 7th to 12th graders, moving from portable classrooms on Canon Perdido St. The school will open the new campus in two to three years and needs $12-million more to reach a $24-million fundraising goal.

At its June 18 meeting, Santa Barbara City College reported significant financial progress to eliminate its long-standing budget deficit when the Board approved the 2026-2027 tentative budget.

The college plans to fully resolve the deficit during the 2027-2028 academic year (milestone pending) without cuts or layoffs.

The Pacific West Region of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the 2026 HDSA Team Hope Walk at Ledbetter Park, 801 Shoreline Drive, on Sept.

12. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the walk will start at 9:30 a.m. to support efforts for Huntington’s disease.

The San Marcos High girls volleyball team lost their season opener to Mission Prep in a four-set non-league contest at the Thunderhut as they rebuild with a younger roster.

They will play a road match in Arroyo Grande on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in partnership with U.S. Polo Assn. launches the Pacific Coast Open today at 4 p.m. with matches on Sundays, semifinals on Aug.

28, and a final on Aug. 30; fans can also enjoy the special Divot Stomp drink via live streaming + on-site.