Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Falcon 9 rocket launch is scheduled today at Vandenberg Space Launch Complex-4 on South Base during a three-hour window starting at 5:56 a.m. as its booster — on its 10th flight carrying a U.S. Space Force payload — will attempt a landing on a droneship in the Pacific.

City and mayoral candidates will share their plans to support arts at the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative forum Wednesday, Oct.

7 at the Community Arts Workshop (631 Garden St.) from 5-8 p.m. The free event offers voters insight into how candidates plan to boost the local arts scene.

The Music Academy of the West launches its Mariposa series on Thursday, Oct.

8 at Hahn Hall. Violist Richard O’Neill and pianist August Baik will perform Rachmaninoff, Britten, and a world premiere, with additional concerts on Nov. 10, Jan. 14, and Feb. 12.

Renowned director John Waters will perform his one-man show 'Let's Take Over the World' at the Ojai Playhouse on Thursday, Oct.

8 with a specially curated pre-show dinner at La Cocina on Wednesday, Oct. 7 — a menu inspired by his Baltimore roots and signature style.

John Malkovich will be honored as the Outstanding Performer of the Year at the 42nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival from Feb.

3-13. The award recognizes his acclaimed role in 'Wild Horse Nine,' following his recent Best Actor win at the Venice Film Festival.

The Santa Ynez Chamber of Commerce is hosting its inaugural Art Walk from Oct.

2 to 11, starting with an opening party Friday, Oct. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Santa Ynez, where over 25 businesses will showcase local art and family-friendly activities (including craft packets and chalk drawing).

Riviera Ridge School celebrated 88 years together last week by honoring 15 staff members for service milestones, totaling 210 years of dedication.

The independent school, founded in 1938, marked Founder’s Day with tributes from students and messages from head Chris Broderick at its Santa Barbara campus.

On Sept. 22, the Santa Barbara Zoo celebrated 10 years of snowy plover conservation by releasing 212 birds, including 11 fitted with tracking devices, at UCSB Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve.

Twenty volunteers from conservation organizations, local businesses, fishermen, and federal agencies removed 470 lbs of marine debris from Chinese Harbor on Santa Cruz Island and Driftwood Cove on Anacapa Island on Sept.

21 using kayaks & boats for proper disposal.

Residents at Flamingo Mobile Home Park brace for potential flooding as city crews clear obstructions along Sycamore Creek ahead of heavy rain, and longtime resident Glenita Uriarte recalled severe flooding in 1995 while urging neighbors to stay alert.

Santa Barbara County is accepting applications for its Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund grant that supports projects protecting and enhancing coastal resources.

Eligible groups may attend online workshops (Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. and Oct. 1 at 3 p.m.) and must submit proposals by 5 p.m. on Nov. 23.

Santa Barbara County is considering easing restrictions on backyard beehives to help local beekeepers protect essential pollinators.

County supervisors directed staff to develop proposed changes to hive locations and registration rules (recommendations are due within six months).

Santa Barbara High boys water polo clinched a spot at the Saddleback Tournament with 13-12 and 15-12 wins over Westminster and Torrance respectively (Paolo Borgioli led the comeback), and they will face Yorba Linda in the semifinals on Saturday.