Good morning, Santa Barbara.

The Montecito Association will host a community meeting (4:30-6 p.m. Sept.

14 at Montecito Union School) to address concerns over sediment buildup, clogged culverts, and eroding creek banks ahead of the winter storm season.

The United Nations Association of Santa Barbara and Tri-Counties Chapter will host the 10th Annual Peace Prize Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept.

22 at The Crocodile Restaurant and Bar (inside the Lemon Tree Inn, 2819 State Street) to honor Jackie Gilbert, recognized for her leadership in human rights.

Goleta Valley Library unveiled a design for its donor wall featuring natural elements like butterflies and eucalyptus leaves at the south exterior wall, 500 N.

Fairview Ave. Donations via multiple channels will place donor names on hand-painted tiles, with details confirmed spring 2027 as part of the capital campaign.

The Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival takes place at Earl Warren Showgrounds on Sept.

12-13 — featuring over 50 ocean artists, creative workshops, a treasure contest on Sunday, and a guest talk by neuroscience student Angelique Allen on octopus perception.

Local museums and community leaders are revisiting the true history by centering the Chumash peoples' enduring legacy, urging residents to visit the Chumash Museum and support efforts for repatriation and cultural site protection (a step toward genuine conciliation).

At Allan Hancock College, students aged 20 to 98 join Community Education classes to learn sewing and build cross-generational friendships under Mary Jo Gabel, who inspires creative expression and lifelong learning.

The Community Environmental Council invites local residents to register for the seven-week Climate Stewards course, starting Sept.

15, in partnership with the UC Environmental Stewards program. The course offers virtual sessions, regional field trips, and a project for climate action—scholarships are available for those in need and for K-12 teachers.

Dos Pueblos High School principal Bill Woodard is named the Journalism Education Association’s 2026 Administrator of the Year and will be honored at the Fall 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November.

Drivers between Santa Barbara and Montecito will face overnight lane closures on Highway 101 from Sept.

8 to Sept. 10 for concrete paving work; northbound closures between Evans Avenue and Butterfly Lane and southbound closures between Milpas Street and Olive Mill Road will require detours.

Santa Barbara Mental Wellness Center names four new board trustees as it prepares for its 80th year, joining board chair Scott Lochridge.

The new members (Heather Ames, Scott Ehrnstein, Chad Hine, and Cheryl Runge) bring expertise in mental health, finance, real estate, and nonprofit leadership to guide community wellness programs.

At the second SBART luncheon, high school and college student-athletes met Monday at Harry’s Plaza Café to preview a busy fall sports schedule.

Dos Pueblos football hosts a non-league flag football game on Tuesday at Peabody Stadium and UCSB soccer, volleyball, and cross country events continue this week.

Kletner Ranch claimed their fourth Pacific Coast Open title with a 16-9 win over defending champion La Karina during Sunday afternoon's final at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club — the team scored 67 total goals in six matches.

The No. 15 UCSB Men’s Water Polo team split a doubleheader at the Triton Invitational on Sunday — they beat Mercyhurst 27-6 before falling 27-10 to No. 2 USC — and begin eight games next week in Malibu and at Santa Barbara High School.

Chase Johnson (Dos Pueblos football) and Karina Urzua (Bishop Diego volleyball) were named SBART Athlete of the Week for performances last week, with Johnson leading a 42 to 28 win over Buena with 175 rushing yards and Urzua adding 83 kills.

Awards were presented Monday at Harry’s Plaza Cafe.