Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Spirit Halloween has turned a vacant storefront on Cliff Drive into a seasonal shop in the former Rite Aid (a pop-up for Halloween) that now features costumes and decorations.

The operation reactivates an idle property as part of a trend of seasonal retail returns.

Robert Plant and Saving Grace performed at the Arlington Theatre on Oct.

1. They played new versions of classic songs — blending rock, folk, and blues that pleased a sold-out crowd.

The California Nature Art Museum shows Terra Firma ~ Selected Works from the Permanent Collection at its first-floor Wildling Gallery until March 29.

The exhibit brings together landscape artworks from its permanent collection to honor California’s natural beauty (featuring works by Ansel Adams and Chris Chapman).

Jack Johnson gave a sold-out, energetic show at the Santa Barbara Bowl Saturday—delivering hits from SURFILMUSIC, environmental tributes, and nods to his surfing roots—while Goleta’s own Zach Gill will lead a pop-up performance Friday, Oct.

16 at Piano on State.

Local groups hosted three complimentary dining events that celebrated sustainable agriculture + winemaking.

The fundraiser at Rosewood Miramar featured a live auction, a private dinner at Slim’s Place honored women vintners, and a Harvest Gathering at Fess Parker showcased native brews and ranch-raised fare.

The Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Council invites local community members to join its docent training program at an info meeting in November, with classes starting in February.

Experienced guides (Robert L. Ooley and Rodney Baker) will lead 10 Saturday sessions at the historic courthouse.

Kalyan “Kal” Balaven, head of Dunn School in Los Olivos, was named to The 100, a national honor recognizing educators advancing curriculum innovation, artificial intelligence and leadership.

His work blends technology with a personal learning approach to prepare students for the future.

The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County has signed a purchase agreement for the 1,027-acre Naples property (Santa Barbara Ranch) and now needs $16 million for startup costs and care.

The nonprofit will finish the purchase by December as it works with partners to preserve biodiverse open land.

Santa Barbara County supervisors met on Tuesday to review options for preventing derelict boats from damaging local beaches and marine ecosystems—focusing on cleanup, enforcement, and cost recovery.

They seek a proactive plan to protect Montecito, Summerland, and other coastal areas from toxic hazards.

City officials in Goleta reported that the South Coast Railroad Museum and Community Center are vulnerable if this winter’s El Niño brings heavy rains.

The city is preparing by purchasing tarps and 1,000 sandbags + planning repairs to improve roofs and drainage before storms hit.

Today, drainage work starts at the west end of the Hollister Avenue roundabout near the Highway 217 off-ramp and Dearborn Place as part of Project Connect improvements — a one-week closure that will restrict eastbound traffic and require drivers to plan detours.

Santa Barbara County officials are enforcing Zone 0 rules for new construction in high-fire-risk areas, requiring a 5-foot fire-resistant zone (approved in late August and under state review) as Fire Marshal Fred Tan said Tuesday.

The county also plans to start a home hardening program next year.

SpaceX plans a Falcon 9 launch carrying 21 data transport satellites for the Space Development Agency from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 12:44 a.m. Friday (with a backup at 12:39 a.m. Saturday) and the returning booster may cause sonic booms along the Central Coast.

Megan’s Organic Market in Goleta explains the differences among THC, CBD, CBN and THCA to help shoppers choose products that fit their comfort level; the market welcomes questions and offers guidance at 5999 Hollister Ave.

UCSB’s Women’s Volleyball team remains undefeated in Big West play after wins over Utah Valley and Sacramento State.

The team is 4-0 and will face Cal State Long Beach on Friday, Oct. 9, and Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, Oct. 10.