Good morning, Santa Barbara.

American Medical Response Santa Barbara has launched the Community Ambulance Response Equity committee, uniting local nonprofits and community groups with EMS leaders to advise on education and resource improvements in care.

The group will meet regularly to identify cost information and defibrillator placements for community benefit.

Boys + Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast invites community members to mentor youth at Back A Youth Night on Thursday, Sept.

24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria, with dinner, activities, games and conversation planned.

Prep House, a new beauty and wellness collective in Funk Zone at 111 Santa Barbara Street, held its grand opening Thursday, Sept.

17. Independent providers offered blowouts, manicures, spray tans, and teeth whitening along with giveaways, drinks, and light treats.

The long-awaited Raising Cane’s Chicken location will open on Oct.

12 at 7000 Hollister Ave (Hollister Village Plaza) to serve its famous chicken box combinations in Goleta.

Ensemble Theatre Company presents Jonathan Tolins’ quirky comedy Buyer & Cellar featuring Brian McDonald as Alex at the New Vic Theatre from Oct.

7–25. Director Jamie Torcellini guides the actor to explore celebrity culture (through varied roles) with humor and genuine emotion.

Goleta Community Center hosts the 5th Annual Creek Week Art Contest with 56 submissions on display at 5679 Hollister Avenue until Sept.

30. The Creek Week Art Reception on Sept. 25 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. will unveil winners with light refreshments + live music from The Swing Along Band.

Providence School earned a six‐year accreditation from ACS WASC this summer; the term runs until June 30, 2032 with a mid‐cycle review scheduled for 2028-29.

The private, Christian school began its self‐study in early 2025 with input from teachers, students & parents.

Pleasant Valley School, built in 1869, was honored as the first schoolhouse in California to be nationally recognized by the Country School Association of America (CSAA) and added to the National Schoolhouse Registry.

The recognition, announced on Sept. 16, marks a historic milestone in the school’s long role in education.

Monte Vista Elementary School’s Clean and Green Club (now in its first year) is expanding its efforts beyond campus by launching projects that teach environmental skills throughout Santa Barbara.

The City of Santa Barbara is set to loan $1M to SB Unified for 30 affordable housing units for teachers at the former Parma School site (915 East Montecito Street) near Trader Joe’s; the loan awaits City Council approval Tuesday, with construction expected to finish by May 2029.

Santa Barbara High Dons dominated San Marcos 48-3 at Warkenin Stadium on Friday night during the 66th Big Game, with quarterback Griffin Arnold throwing seven touchdown passes and sophomore Keegan Roessler earning MVP honors; both teams now enter a bye week ahead of league play.

On Friday, Bishop Diego lost 48-44 to Bishop Alemany at La Playa Stadium in a back-and-forth game.

The Cardinals (2-3) now head into their bye week before starting Marmonte League play on Friday, Oct. 2 in Newbury Park.