Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County brings back its Dine Out for Hunger event in September, urging residents to dine at participating restaurants to help local families facing food insecurity.

A contest offers one participant 50,000 air miles (valued at about $1,300) on Hunger Action Day, Sept. 29.

TV Santa Barbara is inviting registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for 805 Focus, a series offering 20-minute professionally produced episodes (airing on local broadcast channels and digital platforms) that share their missions.

Applications are rolling and open now for organizations serving Santa Barbara County.

The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society invites those interested in local history to a free meeting on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (909 N. La Cumbre Road) where four archivists share tips on using local archives; virtual access via Zoom is available with prior registration.

Roy restaurant at 7 West Carrillo, a longtime favorite since 1991, will close by year's end as owner Roy Gandy moves to Texas to be near family.

He is exploring the possibility of a future partnership to revive the spot, though no firm plans have been set.

The Santa Barbara County Education Office announced the six 2027 Distinguished Mentors and New Educators—three new teachers and three seasoned mentors recognized for leadership—set to be honored at the A Salute to Teachers gala in November.

Santa Barbara County will host the 42nd Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 9 a.m. to noon at 37 sites from Rincon to Jalama; volunteers will remove litter and record data (which may shape state plastic policies) (and Creek Week will launch with waterway activities).

County firefighters burned about an acre at the UCSB Lagoon on Monday for a prescribed burn to remove non-native grasses and help native scrub grow — APCD set up a monitor to track air quality while smoke was visible from Goleta.

On Friday, Sept. 11, Montecito firefighters discovered more than 30,000 bees in a fallen tree at San Ysidro & East Valley Roads and worked with SuperBee Rescue to safely relocate the hive, preventing risks for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

State officials plan to decide on water projects including a reservoir and a tunnel that will change irrigation flows & local water delivery.

Gov. Newsom expects decisions in the coming months as these projects address climate challenges and future water management.

On Sept. 1, Goleta City Council rejected a proposal to change the land use at the former Ellwood Onshore Facility (7979 Hollister Ave.) near The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, saying the current open space designation will remain in place.

Future plans must follow this designation.

Emergency veterinary hospitals in Santa Barbara County face staff shortages and burnout as long hours, high living costs, and heavy training debts strain services at PETS Hospital in Orcutt and Advanced Veterinary Specialists in town.

Pet owners may struggle to access care on nights and weekends (a challenge seen nationally).

Wella’s Soul Food and Barbeque reopened its Milpas Street location on Sept.

10 – a spot offering a rotating menu of soul classics – but has temporarily closed after owner Wella was hospitalized due to a health concern. Patrons are encouraged to await updates on its reopening.

SBART returned to Harry’s Plaza Cafe Monday with a tribute from Hall of Famer Bob Dinaberg and 15 fall sports teams, and local high schools will compete in rivalry events Tuesday through Friday including girls tennis at San Marcos and the Big Game at Warkentin Stadium (sponsored by local partners).

Dos Pueblos water polo's Lucas Neushul and Santa Barbara High volleyball's Paylin Marcillac earned Athlete of the Week honors after leading wins last week at SBART Press Luncheon at Harry's Plaza Cafe — Neushul's nine goals clinched an Invitational title while Marcillac recorded 44 digs in key Channel League matches.