Good morning, Santa Barbara.

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will host its annual Thanksgiving Feast on November 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 535 East Yanonali Street to serve community members in need and homeless guests with a full Thanksgiving meal that includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Donations and food contributions are welcomed at the Mission's office from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday — reinforcing its 60-year commitment to supporting local residents.

Mighty Pilates opened its new studio in downtown Santa Barbara on November 6 to mark its expansion into the California market.

Located near State Street Promenade, the studio features sunlit interiors and a large reformer room with 12 machines—offering a mix of classical Pilates and higher-intensity workouts at promotional rates—designed to bring a fresh fitness experience to the community.

Peter Noone will lead a benefit concert featuring Herman’s Hermits at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre on Friday, Jan.

9 at 8 p.m.—the show will play hit songs from the British Invasion to support Notes For Notes.

Stearns Wharf has stood for more than 150 years as a key landmark in Santa Barbara, surviving storms, fires and disasters (including a ship collision) as it helped the city grow from a remote coastal town to a commercial hub.

Today, the 2,300-foot wharf houses 17 businesses and draws about 5 million visitors each year with scenic views of the coastline and Channel Islands.

Today, Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado gave an update on public education at Carrillo Recreation Center during the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s annual State of Our Schools event.

She highlighted challenges and successes, noting rising test scores in TK—12 schools and the adoption of new teaching methods to support student learning.

Record-breaking rain flooded Santa Barbara’s streets over the weekend and into Monday morning, forcing residents to walk through water and leaving cars stuck—one apartment tenant could not safely move their vehicle.

City crews are clearing drains and debris while officials expect 1 to 2 inches of rain today and more on Thursday and Friday.

SIMA Corp. founder Jim Knell urged the city to reopen State Street to vehicles—he said the delay is keeping retailers from investing downtown.

He warned that without quick action, the area may face five more years of uncertainty as planners work on a long-term plan.

Retired real estate attorney Rich Rosin and his wife Roz donated $1 million to Sansum Clinic — now part of Sutter Health — to support a loan program that helps new doctors afford housing in Santa Barbara.

The donation will boost efforts to recruit physicians and expand access to high-quality surgical care in the region.

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics launches its new mobile dental van, the Smile Bus, today at the Leadbetter Beach parking lot from 10 a.m.—noon to provide dental screenings and treatments for kids.

The van will later serve students in Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria to help improve oral health.

UCSB's men's basketball team lost today in overtime 78-74 to Loyola Marymount at the Thunderdome—marking their first defeat as the Gauchos missed key three-point attempts; LMU improved to a 6-0 record today—coach Joe Pasternack cited poor rebounding as the main issue.

Shine On - Pink Floyd Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Pink Floyd's iconic music brought to life by Shine On with stunning stage design.

UCSB Chamber Players Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Karl Geiringer Hall — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of captivating chamber music performed by talented musicians from UCSB.

SBHS Class of 2005 Reunion

7-10 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — $40 — Celebrate 20 years since graduation with light bites, a photobooth, and nostalgic 2005 drink specials.

Swan Lake

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Family-friendly event — Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet with a full-scale production of Tchaikovsky’s legendary masterpiece.

Indigenous Market

11 a.m.-3 p.m. — 3227 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA — Free admission — Celebrate local native artists and enjoy vibrant traditional performances at this cultural arts fair.

Christmas Mariachi Festival

7-10 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Pre-sale available — Experience a festive evening with El Mariachi Estrella de Mexico and the largest mariachi in the world.

8th Annual Winter Music Showcase

6:00-7:30 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the winter season with an evening of live musical performances.

Introduction to Spring 6, Spring Boot 3, and Spring REST Class

December 15th - 19th — GSA Training, Santa Barbara, CA — Call for pricing — Enhance your programming skills with comprehensive training on Spring technologies.