Good morning, Santa Barbara.

HighTide, a new local coupon app, is now available from Goleta to Carpinteria — each $40 membership contributes $20 to a selected school or nonprofit, while members gain access to over $5,000 in deals at local restaurants, services, and activities.

Guadalupe's Las Mujeres Skate Park opened last week, offering checkers tables, exercise equipment, a playground and basketball court for community use ahead of a forecasted Super El Nino - city leaders plan to honor local women with annual plaques as work continues to finalize the park.

Mission Refill on Calle Real in Goleta will close on October 30 after three years serving the area while owner Valerie Voorhees explores ways to bring sustainable refills back to the community — a Stock Up and Save event runs through September 25 to help customers stock up on refills.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and partners will host Astro Fest, an annual astronomy event offering interactive activities and science demonstrations on Saturday, Sept.

26 from 10:00 AM to noon at Fleischmann Auditorium. Guests may also view the sun safely at Palmer Observatory (weather permitting).

Approved last Thursday by the Santa Barbara Planning Commission, the Lobero Theatre project will demolish its rehearsal hall and courtyard to build a three-story addition with a rooftop terrace, new backstage spaces, and safety improvements.

The project awaits review by the Historic Landmarks Commission + input on a commemorative plaque.

Selah Dance Collective presents Beethoven’s Tango + The Stranger on Friday, Sept.

11 at the historic Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. The show mixes international tango with a new dance piece that shows how people fit in, starting Selah’s 2026–27 season.

Santa Barbara Revels received a $15,000 grant from the Hutton Parker Foundation for core operating support — funding aimed at modernizing systems and planning its leadership transition.

The nonprofit will hold auditions by Sept. 15 and stage its Winter Solstice show at Lobero Theater on Dec. 19-20.

Lompoc High School held a weeklong residency where choreographer Jon Boogz and Malaena Eagle led film screenings, dance classes and Q&A sessions to help students explore mental health and creativity — drawing from local art collaborations.

Students shared ideas that encouraged them to dream big.

Nature Rangers Wilderness Programs will host its second annual Picnic With a Purpose on Sept.

17 at a Montecito home to raise funds for scholarships that help local children join hands-on nature education; Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and Melville Winery sponsor the picnic and paddle raise.

Santa Barbara County's Public Works Director warned the Board of Supervisors that FEMA reimbursement for storm damage is delayed.

The county faces $60 million in storm costs with only about $4 million received so far — officials say future storms could worsen the financial strain.

Santa Barbara High flag football team won 13-0 against Santa Paula Tuesday, raising its record to 7-1.

The Dons will face Pacifica for their Pacific Coast League opener Thursday at 6 p.m. (in Lompoc).

26-year-old Isaiah Veal is now head coach of the San Marcos Royals football team.

With a background as a player from Goleta and assistant coach at Bishop, he earned his first win on Sept. 4 (he also runs Page Youth Center) and works to lift the team’s record.

UCSB men’s soccer beat Rutgers 1-0 on Monday night with Kaden Standish scoring a key goal + strong defensive plays from Drew Kamienski and Owen Beninga securing a clean sheet; the team will travel to Phoenix on Sept.

12 before hosting San Diego State on Sept. 17.

Javier Acosta, Santa Barbara High’s longtime head groundskeeper, has been honored with a spot in the SBART Hall of Fame for his decades-long impact on local sports fields + community programs.

Goleta's indoor pickleball facility rebrands as The Grove Pickleball and will launch a flexible pass system on September 14 at 189 N.

Fairview Ave. The locally owned venue continues all programming and welcomes casual players with no membership required.