Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Annika is a 2-month-old kitten available for adoption at the Santa Barbara Humane campus.

She will be spayed, vaccinated, and come with a free health exam when you visit adoption hours (daily from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Wednesdays).

Dr. Robert Winchester, a pioneering local physician from the late 1800s, is honored through Winchester Canyon and the annual Tree of Light display that marks a family memorial.

Coastal Express celebrates 25 years of linking communities by running 27 round trips Monday-Friday and additional weekend trips, and five new zero-emission electric buses boost the service.

The route connects Camarillo + Goleta, UC Santa Barbara and key stops through a partnership between local agencies.

Emergency crews rescued a 31-year-old hiker who felt faint on the Inspiration Point Trail on Aug.

23 when her companions called 911; responders provided on-site care and she was transported for further medical evaluation.

Hipcamp, a camping booking app launched in 2013, now connects campers with 30 hosts in Santa Barbara County offering sites at farms, glamping spots and RV parks.

Local hosts say the platform boosts seasonal income — helping landowners and guests enjoy unique overnight stays.

New York Times bestselling author Antwone Fisher will host an author talk and book signing for Reflections Beneath the Buckeye Trees at Chaucer's Books on Wednesday, Sept.

9 at 6 p.m. at 3321 State St. Fisher shares stories from his journey through adversity—inviting local fans to hear his inspiring narrative.

Artist Kathy Leader will lead a mindful art experience on co-creating with nature at CEC’s Environmental Hub on Tuesday, Aug.

25. The workshop invites participants to use plant textures for creative drawing (a local hands-on art session) that strengthens community ties.

A UCSB team is preserving historic aerial photos threatened by vinegar syndrome to help track sand dune changes along local beaches, and the library with campus partners set up a new digitization lab (its fastest yet) to secure over 2.5 million images for coastal research.

Carpinteria Children’s Project launched its Plant the Future buy-a-brick campaign to raise the remaining $100,000 for a $750,000 capital drive to create four outdoor classrooms at its 8th Street campus.

Donors can choose from three brick options to personalize a Gratitude Garden entryway marker.

A multi-year climate action program at Westmont College ended its three-year run this summer following a national retreat on its Santa Barbara campus.

The initiative equipped campus leaders to start projects like bike-share systems, compost programs, and native tree planting (funded jointly by Westmont and The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations).

City officials applauded three nonprofits that used a $100K grant given last year after a federal immigration enforcement incident to support Goleta families facing detention challenges — the groups provided emergency funds, legal help and mutual aid, and officials will discuss further support at an upcoming committee meeting.

Jennifur is a playful 3-month-old cat looking for an indoor home at Santa Barbara Humane campus.

The kitten will be spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and visitors can adopt during daily hours (12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Wednesdays).

Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table will induct seven new members at its Hall of Fame ceremony on Monday, Sept.

14 at 5:30 p.m. in Santa Barbara, including water polo standout Jenna Phreaner who shined at San Marcos and UC Irvine.