Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria — located at 5315 Foothill Rd — stands ready to serve as an emergency shelter with a capacity of up to 500 people when El Niño brings dangerous weather.

It coordinates with local emergency management officials and the Red Cross to offer support and family training.

Allan Hancock College’s Ann Foxworthy Gallery is hosting After the Cut, a free exhibit featuring mixed media by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry and Juan Manuel Perez Salazar from Oct.

19-Dec. 2 at 800 S. College Drive; an artist talk and reception is on Oct. 22 from 4-6:30 p.m.

UCSB Teacher Education Program is accepting applications for its 2027–28 cohort until Jan.15, offering a one-year program for a teaching credential + master’s degree that prepares participants to teach by Fall 2028.

The Knox School of Santa Barbara will host Minds at Play from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

24 at 1525 Santa Barbara St, where children explore hands-on activities like robots & chess, music, 3D printing, and magic while parents meet teachers and families in a friendly setting.

The Colleges of Law hosted its inaugural Awards Brunch at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on Saturday.

Former county DA Joyce Dudley delivered the keynote address & received the Distinguished Alumni Award as top students earned scholarships and local donors recognized exemplary faculty.

UCSB is asking for local feedback via an online survey as it updates its sea-level rise plan to protect campus infrastructure and natural coastlines — including beach, bluff trails, and lagoons.

The public meeting is set for Nov. 5.

The City and the local airport are asking for public input on its Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP) that outlines measures to protect the airport and nearby wetlands from increasing flood risks.

Community comments must be submitted by Nov. 13 via email.

The CHP Coastal Division advises drivers to prepare for heavy rain and coastal flooding from a strong El Niño expected this winter — they urge slowing down, checking vehicle safety, and following local alerts for updates.

Local agencies will work together for real-time traffic updates.

A No Kings:Vote Early rally and march was held Saturday as participants moved from Alameda Park to City Hall ahead of Tuesday's midterm election.

Voters took breaks in the heat + some dropped off ballots in the official drop box.

Santa Barbara and its airport are asking residents to review and comment on the Airport Climate Adaptation Plan (developed to reduce flood risks and preserve the Goleta Slough wetlands).

Feedback is accepted via email until November 13.

The County Health Department has advised community members to get vaccinated against influenza, COVID-19, and RSV this fall season to prevent serious illness.

Residents can speak with their doctor or pharmacist for vaccine recommendations.

On Saturday, UCSB Women's Soccer drew 1-1 with UC San Diego at Harder Stadium—both teams remain tied in third place in the Big West.

UCSB will face the Blue-Green rivalry match in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

UCSB Men's Soccer won 2-1 against CSU Fullerton on Saturday night as Steinar Bjornsson scored two early goals, extending the Gauchos' 13-game unbeaten streak.

They will host California Baptist at Harder Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 21 to secure a spot as Big West semifinal hosts.

San Marcos boys water polo split four games at Villa Park High School this weekend, beating St. Mark’s and Royal High while losing to Orange Lutheran and Santana (14-9, 21-15, 13-9 and 8-7).

They will play Santa Barbara High Monday at 3:15 p.m. in a non-league match.

At Saturday night’s NCAA soccer matches, UCSB men beat CS Fullerton 2–1, extending a 13-game Big West unbeaten run and setting up potential championship hosting at UC Irvine next Saturday.

Meanwhile, Cal Poly edged Oregon State 4–3 while UCSB women and Cal Poly tied with their opponents.