Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Scott Haberman, a cherished local who loved the ocean and the outdoors, passed away unexpectedly on Oct.

1 (leaving behind a legacy of warmth and togetherness). A Paddle Out in his honor is set for Saturday, Oct. 24 at Leadbetter Beach.

Fire crews responded to a second-alarm structure fire at 588 Picacho Lane in Montecito just before 2:30 p.m. on Monday as one resident escaped without injury; officials ask residents to avoid the 500 block of Picacho Lane (crews work to manage hot spots) while investigating the cause.

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex-4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base today between 3:14 p.m. and 7:14 p.m. The first-stage booster will aim to land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship — located in the Pacific Ocean.

Goleta’s Mission Refill will close its doors October 30 due to a sharp rent increase despite growing customer demand.

The eco-friendly store on Calle Real (near Trader Joe’s) has helped divert over 30,000 bottles from landfill and now offers its remaining products for customers to take.

Marjorie Luke Theatre is set to present Out of Plain Sight—an award-winning environmental documentary—on Sunday, Oct.

25 at 4:00 p.m. as part of its Green Film Series, with a panel of experts joining the screening for a post-film Q&A.

Folded Hills invites visitors to explore its 600-acre ranch and winery on Old Coast Highway in Gaviota today.

Guests can meet exotic animals like the Budweiser Clydesdales and a camel — they also taste small batch wines and enjoy scenic vineyard views.

California Fish & Game Commission advanced two proposals to designate marine protected areas off Santa Barbara County: one 9.18 sq mi off Point Sal and one 9.05 sq mi off Carpinteria, closing them to boat fishing except for shore-based hook and line fishing.

They will undergo hearings and environmental review.

UCSB climate experts say record-breaking El Niño is likely to bring heavy winter storms and coastal flooding in Santa Barbara, urging residents to prepare by clearing gutters and reviewing flood history — a sign that climate change is intensifying weather patterns.

AIA Santa Barbara will host a discussion on the State Street Master Plan from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct.

29 at SOHO Santa Barbara (1221 State St. Ste. 205). The event will feature architect Stefanos Polyzoides, who will explain design principles and planning strategies for downtown revitalization.

On Monday, Oct. 19, Dos Pueblos junior Celeste Alcaraz (78) repeated as Channel League champion at Santa Barbara Golf Club, finishing nine strokes ahead while local teams claimed eight of the top 10 spots.

On Saturday, the Santa Barbara Royals ice hockey team defeated the Burbank Cougars 10-0 to improve their 4-1 record and remain in second in the LA Kings High School Hockey League.

Senior trio Noal Vasquez, Caden Walsh and Primo Steavu led the win with key goals, including a hat trick from Steavu.

The No.1 SBCC Women’s Water Polo team won two games at the SBCC Arena Invitational at Santa Barbara High on Saturday, defeating UCSB Club and Cal Club while falling in overtime to Concordia Irvine.

The Vaqueros now prepare for next weekend’s Battle at the Beach tournament in Long Beach.

High school girls volleyball and flag football teams kick off CIF-SS playoffs today after presenting updates during Monday's press luncheon at Harry’s Plaza Cafe—Cate School also shared its fall sports news for football and water polo as teams push for postseason success.