Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Residents across the Central Coast can enjoy a busy weekend with events including a Saturday brew tasting at the Central Coast Zoo, local art at Dinosaur Caves Park, and a county farm day with behind-the-scenes tours—while a mental health ruck at Camp San Luis Obispo, a craft beer festival at Elings Park, and a wine and macrame workshop at a local vineyard offer extra fun—bringing community spirit and hands-on experiences to the region.

Camerata Pacifica has announced its 36th season running from September to May with eight programs featuring classical and modern works and a new three-year Beethoven project.

The season will kick off in Santa Barbara on September 26 at Music Academy of the West — ticket prices range from $75 to $83.

Santa Barbara Public Library has three new library card designs by local artists for National Library Card Sign-Up Month.

The cards are available at all library locations and Library on the Go, and a happy hour—5:30-7:30 p.m.—will be held on Sept. 17 at Brass Bear Brewing Uptown.

Southern California Edison has started phase 2 of its Edison Tunnel trail stream restoration project, and the trail to Inspiration Point will be closed for four months while crews remove debris and replant native vegetation—hikers can use Jesusita or Rattlesnake Canyon as alternate routes.

A new pedestrian signal has been installed on Las Positas Road at the intersection with Stanley Drive to help ease dangerous traffic conditions—drivers, bikers and walkers will benefit from the full-sized light system and restriped lanes.

The signal, which features both flashing and steady red and yellow lights, is placed near Adams school and State Street across from the Municipal golf course.

On Wednesday, Chair Laura Bridley resigned from the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission, citing state mandates — which cut local control in housing policy — as a key factor in her decision.

She will continue her planning work at City of Santa Barbara focusing on the short term rental ordinance.

Sansum Clinic employees in Santa Barbara were fired after viral social media posts mocked patients by showing exam room remains—Sutter Health confirmed that an investigation during Labor Day weekend led to swift terminations.

DJ Darla Bea makes Santa Barbara events fun with bold colors and catchy music—she has won Best Event DJ nine times—and her shows bring people together at big festivals and small parties.

Santa Barbara High and Dos Pueblos will play the first crosstown high school football game on Friday night in Goleta—each team hopes to build on two weeks of season action.

Key players like Zane Webb will be crucial as the teams prepare for this local rivalry.

Dos Pueblos won a 15—14 flag football game against San Marcos on Thursday at Warkentin Stadium when a last-second defensive stop kept the Royals from scoring; the Chargers remain tied with Ventura atop the Channel League standings and will host Ventura on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

She.is.beautiful 5k & 10k Santa Barbara 2025

8:30 a.m. — Chase Palm Park — Registration fees vary — Celebrate resilience and fitness with your choice of a 5k, 10k, or SIB Challenge run.

Darius Rucker Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — Tickets required — Experience the blend of rock and country hits from the GRAMMY-winning artist.

Healing Qigong & Breathwork Class

7:45-8:45 a.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost info not provided — Experience the gentle art of Qigong to enhance your life force and relaxation.

Yoga + Weights Class

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Check venue for pricing — Engage in a dynamic fitness class blending yoga, strength training, and HIIT with energizing music.

Open House at The Oaks! Saturday, September 13th from 10am-12pm

Join us for Open House and discover how The Oaks brings families into their child’s early learning journey through a cooperative, play-based preschool program (ages 2.5-5). Drop in anytime between 10am and noon to explore our vibrant campus and welcoming community, where children learn through curiosity, connection, and joyful play.

Back To La Lucha Libre III

7-10 p.m. — Franklin Elementary School — Ticket info at Tickeri — Experience an adrenaline-fueled night of exciting lucha libre wrestling for all ages.

Jon Batiste Live

7-8:30 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Experience genre-defying music from Grammy and Oscar-winning artist Jon Batiste.

Balanced Flow Yoga Class

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Donation-based — A gentle and slow-paced vinyasa class combining deep listening, breath, and meditation to illuminate and ground the body.

René Vaca 2025 Tour

7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Paid — Experience the comedic talent of René Vaca as he brings his 2025 Tour to Santa Barbara.

Dawes (Duo) Tour

7-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Dawes with special guest Sam Weber in a night of folk rock and piano ballads.