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Cheryl Strayed to be keynote speaker at 14th Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara.

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WITH A GIFT FOR HONEST, AND DEEPLY MOVING STORYTELLING, author Cheryl Strayed will be the keynote speaker for the 14th Annual Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara set for Sunday, September 27th from Dr. Fred Kass, 11am to Medical Award 1:30pm.

SB City Council approves the State Street Master Plan

Santa Barbara News-Press, 9.2.26

WITH COMPETING VISIONS FOR WHAT A CITY’S DOWNTOWN SHOULD LOOK LIKE, Santa Barbara on Tuesday sided with the future. “Santa Barbara’s downtown is a downtown like no other, and this plan is a plan like no other,” said Tess Harris, Santa Barbara’s State Street Master Planner. “It’s an ambitious vision, and it’s also a moment for this council to decide where they want this city to go for the next 50 years.”

(See Master Plan, 10)

Emily Blunt to receive SBIFF’s Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film (See Blunt, 13)

Honorees include Dr. Fred Kass, Medical Award and Partnership Awards to: Partners for Kids and VOICE Magazine.

Partnership Award

Partnership Award to VOICE, accepted by Kerry Methner and Mark Whitehurst

Cheryl Strayed

(See HOSPICE, 2)

Nonprofits Above the Fold brought to you by Hospice of Santa Barbara

In This Issue

International Flamenco Stars to Perform María Bermúdez’s Convivencias staff rePort / VOICE A CONSTELLATION OF FLAMENCO STARS will perform in the courtyard of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, organized by world-renowned flamenco artist and artistic director María Bermúdez. Dancers and musicians from around the world will embody Convivencias, a creation of Bermúdez. The performance will take place Thursday, September 10th, at 6:30pm. (See flaMenco, 16)

Daisy Scott: Speaking with Pico. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The Neighborhood Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Photo courtesy of SB Historical Museum

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Photo of Cheryl Strayed by Brian McDonnell. Others courtesy of Hospice of Santa Barbara

The master plan does not include a window for when cars can go through downtown State Street, instead leaving it up to council to decide later

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Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 , 10-15, 23 Bird of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 John Palminteri: On the Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Harlan Green: Economic Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Community Market & Legals. . . . . . . . . . . 18-23 Galleries & Art Venues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 9 - 3 1

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September 4, 2026

Cheryl Strayed Keynote Speaker 2026 Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara

#1 New York Times bestselling author of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail HEROES – Continued from page 1 WITH A GIFT FOR HONEST, AND DEEPLY MOVING STORYTELLING, author Cheryl Strayed will be the keynote speaker for the 14th Annual Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara set for Sunday, September 27th from 11am to 1:30pm. Strayed is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, which was made into an Oscar-nominated film. Her bestselling collection of Dear Sugar columns, Tiny Beautiful Things, was adapted for a Hulu television show and as a play that continues to be staged in theaters nationwide. Selling more than five million copies around the world, her books have been translated into forty languages. Her award-winning essays and short stories have been published in The Best American Essays, the New York Times, the Washington Post Magazine, Vogue, and elsewhere.

Dr. Fred Kass Medical Award Honoree

Partner Award

Partner Award to VOICE Accepted by Kerry Methner and Mark Whitehurst

When imagining this year’s theme, Your One Wild & Precious Life, Strayed was one of the very first people HSB hoped might agree to be their special guest. Inspired by Mary Oliver’s timeless question in her poem The Summer Day, this year’s luncheon is a celebration of the people we love, the ordinary moments that give life meaning, and the simple joys that become our most treasured memories. Few writers speak to those ideas with as much authenticity and grace as Strayed does. The 2026 Heroes of Hospice award recipients are being recognized for their outstanding service and dedication to the health and wellbeing of our community.

Dr. Fred Kass Medical Award Honoree A longtime friend and champion of Hospice of Santa Barbara, Dr. Kass has supported HSB’s work for decades. As an oncologist, he was an early supporter of HSB’s Patient Care Services program and has referred many patients and families for its compassionate, non-medical support.

Partners for Kids Partnership Award Honoree Sunday, September 27th from 11am to 1:30pm Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort For more information and tickets, visit hospiceofsb.org

This innovative collaboration brings together healthcare and community organizations across Santa Barbara County to surround children facing serious illness—and the families who love them—with coordinated care and support. HSB has been part of this extraordinary effort from its earliest development.

Photo by Brian McDonnell

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Strayed has also made two hit podcasts, Dear Sugars, which she co-hosted with Steve Almond, and Sugar Calling.

Keynote Speaker Cheryl Strayed

VOICE Magazine Partnership Award Honoree Led by publishers Mark Whitehurst and Kerry Methner, VOICE has championed Santa Barbara’s nonprofits, arts, and community life for more than three decades. A longtime promotional partner of HSB, VOICE has generously helped connect our programs and services with the community. _______________________ “Our 2026 Heroes embody what is so special about this community—the willingness to care for one another, to collaborate, and to use our individual gifts in service to others,” said David Selberg, CEO of Hospice of Santa Barbara. “Dr. Kass, Partners for Kids, and VOICE Magazine have each made a meaningful difference in the lives of others, and we are honored to celebrate them.” By Christopher Davis Wavecomm

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September 4, 2026

UCSB Arts & Lectures

Speaking with Pico

Sharing Iconic Voices with Santa Barbara very different from the kind I hear in most places.”

By Daisy Scott / VOICE Photo by Derek Shapton

WELCOMING BESTSELLING AUTHORS AND CULTURAL ICONS to our coastal community for thought-provoking conversations each spring, novelist and essayist Pico Iyer prepares for each of his interviews with the same regimen of rigorous research: reading six to eight of his guests books, taking what he calls “luminous notes,” and watching recordings of their past interviews to avoid repetitive questions.

Pico Iyer will host his annual “Speaking with Pico Series with UCSB Arts & Lectures in 2027

“I’m trying not to guide, but to follow,” explained Iyer during an interview with VOICE.

This year, Iyer started his preparation process in April, as he eagerly anticipates the return of his “Speaking with Pico” series in January 2027. One of the highlights of each UCSB Arts & Lectures season, 2027 promises an especially impressive lineup of one-in-a-generation voices, from the Yiyun Li’ meditative lyricism and Michael Pollan’s insightful queries to Margaret Atwood’s speculative genius, and tennis legend John McEnroe.

“This series is such a good chance for me to get to meet my heroes who I might never otherwise meet,” laughed Iyer, adding that he appreciates the series extends this privilege to Santa Barbara audiences.

Yiyun Li

This sense of admiration and curiosity drives his interview style, as he lets his guests drive the heart of their conversations. The result is a heartfelt opportunity for Iyer, along with event attendees, to discover or better understand key literary voices.

“There are no notes and there’s no outline in advance,” Iyer explained. “My hope is, as they speak, I’ll try to push them further along where they’re going rather than to push them into what I want to hear.”

Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan Sparking a ripple effect of awareness and interest with his hard-hitting nonfiction, author Michael Pollan will speak with Iyer at 7:30pm on Friday, February 19th at the Granada Theatre. Celebrated for his ability to reframe critical topics and multifaceted ideas into thoughtful, fun, and educational prose, Pollan’s works include The Omnivore’s Dilemma, How to Change Your Mind, and In Defense of Food. His most recent book, A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness, gives the concept of consciousness what can only be called the “Pollan treatment,” taking readers on an interdisciplinary journey through philosophy, science, and spirituality. Iyer shared that he was thrilled both he and the UCSB Arts & Lectures team independently came up with Pollan as a hopeful series guest. “He speaks so well and he explains complex ideas with such lucidity that, apart from being such a rigorous, serious, and popular writer, I think he’s unusually good on stage,” shared Iyer. “I think everyone is going to be spellbound.” Margaret Atwood The matriarch of modern speculative fiction, Margaret Atwood, will also be joining Iyer at the Arlington Theatre at 7:30pm on Friday, April 23rd. A PEN America Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and the prolific author of The Handmaid’s Tale, which has shaped cultural conversations about women’s rights and political power dynamics, Atwood is one of the most prescient voices of the 20th and 21st centuries. Her other works include The Blind Assassin, Alias Grace, and The Testaments, the sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale. As a great admirer and reader of Atwood over the decades, Iyer is thrilled she has emerged as a surprise guest to his 2027 series.

“She’s such a hero to so many people, maybe more and more as her novels are turned into TV series,” said Iyer. “She crackles on stage and in an interview, she’s famously playful and mischievous, and all kinds of things so we’ll see what comes out of that discussion! I know it’s going to be fun.”

Yiyun Li

Inviting Li has been a long-held dream of Iyer, who has admired her writing and “singular voice” for years. They will speak at UCSB’s Campbell Hall at 7:30pm on Tuesday, January 26th (which, in a twist of fate, will be the same day Iyer’s new book, The Messenger in White, releases).

“I think, in many ways, she is one of the most mature and certainly productive writers in our language today,” shared Iyer. “I think her perspective on grief, loss, and challenges is

Margaret Atwood

Drawing a crowd of sports as well as literary enthusiasts, International Tennis Hall of Fame legend John McEnroe will conclude the series at 7:30pm on Friday, May 7th at the Arlington Theatre. Holding 155 career titles and having been ranked the number one athlete for men’s singles tennis, McEnroe has continued to act as a broadcaster, philanthropist, and author, including his most recent autobiography, But Seriously. As an avid fan and follower of tennis, Iyer is thrilled to get to speak with McEnroe, especially because he has long desired to incorporate athletes into the series to expand its scope. Yet this venture will come with its own unique challenges.

Photos courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

Perhaps no better opener could have been found for this year’s “Speaking with Pico” series than Chinese American writer Yiyun Li. Named a 2026 Pulitzer Prize winner for her memoir Things in Nature Merely Grow, which reflects on her life after losing both of her sons, who died by suicide six years apart from each other. Writing with delicate precision, Li explores themes such as identity, memory, and loss throughout her other works of fiction as well, including The Book of Goose and Must I Go. Her forthcoming book, a romance titled Music Against the Night, will be published in October.

John McEnroe

“One of the really exciting things is he’s been interviewed every hour for the last 45 years — how can I try to come up with interesting and provocative questions that he’s not heard a million times before?” laughed Iyer. John McEnroe

For tickets and to learn more visit artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

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The Aroma of Fresh Grilled Comfort Food By Mark Whitehurst, VOICE

TANTALIZINGLY FRESH COMFORT FOOD is an inviting hallmark at the Neighborhood Grill, the newest restaurant to open at the Turnpike Shopping Center. The vibe is neighborhood, and the aroma a kitchen where people love to meet — and that’s exactly what this new, fun grill, which opened last month, has put on the table.

Then savory favorites of the three amigos were added to the menu. Tasty dishes like local ceviche, whole barrata drizzle, ahi poke nachos, and glazed pork chops fill the menu.

Photos courtesy of Ted Ellis

Bunnin is a consummate foodie, automobile aficionado, and entrepreneur in “How we came up both regards. with the menu was According to paying attention to www.theneighborhoodgrillsb. what the locals were com, Bunnin is known asking for,” said Ted for creating “companies Ellis, Neighborhood with strong cultures and Grill owner, manager, Ted Ellis, Owner, welcoming workplaces and creative, who is Creative, Manager where both employees and backed by 30 years of customers feel valued. His remarkable experience vision for hospitality is in the business. One of the triad that rooted in creating spaces that feel local, put this venture together, Ellis joined approachable, and built around genuine local entrepreneur Leo Bunnin and connection.” chef Randy Balades to make the magic.

“We set out to make a meeting place for people with great food — a hub where friends meet and enjoy a meal together,” enthused Ellis. Ellis has played leading roles in some of Santa Barbara’s most well-known restaurants, such as being General Manager of The Lark and as Owner and Concept Creator of OKU Santa Barbara, and most recently at We Want The Funk in the Funk Zone. The team would not be complete without Balades, who brings his passion as a chef and experience working throughout the Santa Barbara area, as well as at R&Q Kitchen in Fillmore, where he turned it into a thriving restaurant.

Leo Bunnin Owner & Foodie Extraordinaire

Adding rich harmonies to the ambience of friends and the aroma of good food,

Neighborhood Grill offers live music by all local musicians every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. There is also a variety of music that will be sprinkled into the weekend menu. www.theneighborhoodgrillsb.com

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Bird of the Month September 2026 Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Wilson’s Warbler

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By Rebecca coulteR, Santa Barbara Audubon Society, Special to VOICE THOUGH THEY BREED IN DENSE RIPARIAN ZONES IN NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Wilson’s Warblers are most abundant during migration, visiting backyards and birding hotspots as they move through our region in the fall on the way to wintering sites in Mexico and Central America. This bright yellow warbler, with its large dark eye and black cap, is fun to watch (and hard to photograph!) as it flits through the leaves in constant motion, calling its distinctive “chimp” notes as it goes. The sight of a Wilson’s Warbler in your birdbath means get out your binoculars: migration is on! For more information visit SantaBarbaraAudubon.org or call 805-964-1468

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President’s Award: Barbara Burger Heritage Oak Award for Lifetime Achievement: Marc Appleton AIA Jacaranda Award for Outstanding Community Service: Joe Campanelli Multi-Family Residence: Covenant Living at the Samarkand 2550 Treasure Drive

Painting by Karin Shelton

Commercial Sign: The Brass Bear Brewery Uptown 3302 McCaw Avenue Historic Revitalization (Residence): 2024 Garden Street

Come Celebrate Santa Barbara’s Beauty with Us Santa Barbara Beautiful 61st Annual Awards Celebration

Sunday, September 27th, 2026 | 3:00pm Cabrillo Pavilion, East Beach, 1111 E. Cabrillo Boulevard

Celebrating 61 years of beautification

Public Open Space: 1200 Block of State Street Art In Public Places: Franklin School Mural 1111 East Mason Street Business in Art Award: ArtLabbé Santa Barbara presented by The City of Santa Barbara Arts Advisory Committee

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Santa Barbara City Council approves the State Street Master Plan “I would love more trees and beauty on State Street,” said Lisa Sands. “However, we don’t have the money. We have to be prudent about what we do, how we spend money, and more importantly, how we borrow it.”

Master Plan continued from page 1

The City council voted 6-1 at its meeting on Tuesday to approve its ambitious, $96-million, six-year master plan for downtown State Street. Mayor Randy Rowse was the dissenting vote, who called the “experiment” to close down eight blocks of State Street for six years a failure. While councilmembers differed in their support for the plan, they agreed that acting on the future of State Street was better than returning to its status before the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan imagines a downtown State Street built for pedestrians: with wide sidewalks, tree canopy, plazas, sculptures, parades and a farmer’s market. It’s the first major design decision on

State Street in 50 years, Harris said. With several new businesses opening on State Street, Harris argued that the street’s design must change with a changing retail landscape. “Retail has changed, and how people get around has changed, and what people want out of a public space has changed,” Harris said.

Photo by Joshua Molina/Santa Barbara News-Press

The master plan does not include a window for when cars can go through downtown State Street, instead leaving it up to council to decide later

Santa Barbara is moving forward with a master plan for State Street that would create a more pedestrian- and biker-friendly downtown.

The plan will be implemented in three phases throughout a six-year period, with construction to begin within 18 months. It includes building two 30-foot sidewalks and a 20-foot travel corridor down the middle. Eight retractable and 16 standard bollards will be installed in the intersections from the 500 to 1300 block to restrict cars at certain times

Rent Moratorium Litigation Continues By Mark Whitehurst, VOICE

A LAWSUIT AGAINST A RENT MORATORIUM, imposed on the City of Santa Barbara by the city council, continues to be litigated with a July 27th filing in federal court of a motion of reconsideration against the motion to dismiss, which has a hearing date of September 9th. The lawsuit challenging the moratorium and rent control ordinances was brought by the Santa Barbara Apartment Association, Santa Barbara Rental Property Association, Teresa Patino, JKRK, LP, 3442 Richland, LLC, and 1501 SB, LLC. They are represented by Cappello & Noel LLP of Santa Barbara. Federal Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett ruled to dismiss the lawsuit, but permitted submission of several amendments on July 13th. The filing of a First Amended Complaint was made on August 3rd, which updated causes of action with more specificity, as the court had ordered, according to the office of Cappello & Noel LLP of Santa Barbara. The City then filed a Motion to Dismiss on the First Amended Complaint and an opposition will be filed by the Plaintiffs on September 9th, with a hearing on the matter set for September 30th. While the complaint challenging the rent control ordinances was dismissed in its entirety, the judge allowed the plaintiffs to amend solely the as-applied Takings Claim, Due Process Claim, Equal Protection Claim, and the allegations of standing underlying the Preemption Claim. Plaintiffs’ facial Takings Claim and Writ of Mandate Claim were dismissed without leave to amend. Judge Garnet directed the plaintiffs that they may file an amended complaint, “solely curing the deficiencies identified in the ruling.”

of the day. The master plan does not include a window for when cars can go through downtown State Street, instead leaving it up to council to decide later. To address business owners’ concerns with the number of vacant storefronts on State Street, the master plan calls for a business activation grant or revolving loan program of up to $50,000 per business. Staff estimates that the plan will cost $96 million to implement, according to an engineer’s breakdown. Funding can be sourced from a mix of grants such as a Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Measure A bicycle and pedestrian funds, a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant and a RAISE grant from the federal government, staff said, but that a vote for the master plan was not a vote to begin appropriating funds. The vote amends Title 31 of the city’s municipal code, the emergency order put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic that prohibited cars from downtown State Street. It removes a sunset clause that would’ve expired Title 31 by Dec. 31, 2026. Supporters of the plan from the public said the council must be decisive in what it wants State Street to look like. “As Tess [Harris] mentioned, State Street hasn’t had a major remodel in 50 years,” said Sullivan Israel, who leads Strongtowns Santa Barbara. “That puts out a message that we don’t market State Street. That’s what this plan is.” Public commenters against the master plan were skeptical of the city’s ability to take on a costly project amid a precarious financial outlook.

Others were concerned about accessibility for elderly residents.

“Cars are part of how people, like me, get somewhere,” said Alice Post. “I’m not going to ride a bike. I’m almost 70 years old.” Some were frustrated about what would happen in between now and the estimated 18 months before construction begins. “Although we previously supported a car-free promenade as the salvation of State Street, this reclosure, we feel, now is a barrier to the thousands of tourists drawn to the Funk Zone waterfront, who now mostly stay there rather than coming uptown,” said Richard Yates, who operates Opal Restaurant and Bar on the 1300 block. Councilmember Eric Friedman shared those concerns and suggested reopening State Street to cars north from Canon Perdido in the meantime, but his fellow councilmembers did not support the idea. He ultimately ended up supporting the plan because “it moves us toward a vision,” but believed closing off eight blocks to cars was too much. Councilmembers Kristen Sneddon and Meagan Harmon were the most enthusiastic proponents of the master plan, touting it as representative of the future of Santa Barbara. “While [the plan] represents a new vision,” Harmon said, “It’s grounded in the same love for our downtown that we’ve shared over generations.” Printed with permission of the Santa Barbara News-Press • 9.2.26 • newspress.com

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Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics’ Dental Program Marks Landmark Year

“A simple sealant can prevent a lifetime of invasive and expensive restorations,” said Christina Mendoza, DDS, Dental Director of SBNC. “In a high-risk area like ours, providing these services to children isn’t just about dental health; it’s about long-term financial stability for these families. It keeps kids in the classroom and ensures parents can remain productive at work without the interruption of dental pain or emergencies.” SBNC also completed 112 root canal treatments, performed 1,093 extractions, and treated 1,101 new emergency patients. Collectively, these services saved community members thousands of dollars and prevented unnecessary visits to local emergency departments. SBNC’s Mobile Clinic especially continued to be a bridge for families facing transportation or scheduling barriers to accessing dental care. It logged 4,130 total encounters and offered screenings at 27 schools and preschools across Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria, saving parents hundreds of hours of travel and

Photocourtesy of SBNC

SERVING COMMUNITY MEMBERS’ SMILES through 23,846 patient encounters over the past year, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics is celebrating a year of meaningful impact through its dental program. Focusing on preventative care, SBNC has provided all manner of dental healthcare to community members, including routine cleanings, advanced procedures, dental implants for nearly 6,800 unique patients, and the placement of teeth sealants on 2,398 children patients.

wait time by providing care directly on school campuses. Beyond efficiency, the mobile unit provides a unique psychological benefit; clinic staff have noted that children often feel more comfortable receiving treatment in their familiar school setting, allowing the team to provide care to students who might otherwise have required referrals to specialists. The clinics also serve as a premier training ground for dental professionals, with seven residents from the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) sbclinics.org program graduating this year.

SB Mental Wellness Center Announces New CADA’s Summit for Danny to Unite Community for Hikes Supporting Local Board Leadership HEATHER AMES is Chief People Officer at Montecito Bank & Trust and has over 25 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. A lifelong Santa Barbara County resident, Ames has a long record of nonprofit leadership and community service. She currently serves as Board President of CASA of Santa Barbara County and on the board of Standing Together to End Sexual Assault.

SCOTT JEFFREY EHRNSTEIN is a longtime Santa Barbara real estate professional who earned his degree in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara in 1986. Inspired by his family’s tradition of community service, Ehrnstein has volunteered on a variety of nonprofit boards throughout his career and has deep roots in Santa Barbara, where he and his wife raised their two children.

Heather Ames

CHAD HINE is Chief Operating Officer of Sansum Medical Group of Santa Barbara, Scott Jeffrey Ehrnstein affiliated with Sutter Health. Since 2009, he has held senior leadership roles with Sansum Clinic and Sutter Health, including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He also serves on the boards of America’s Physician Groups, Integrated Healthcare Association and the UCSB Economic Forecast Project. Hine holds an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business.

Chad Hine CHERYL RUNGE moved to Santa Barbara after being active with NAMI Southeast Wisconsin, where she supported fundraising efforts and taught the organization’s Family-to-Family class. Locally, she has served on the NAMI Santa Barbara County board, continues to teach Family-toFamily, volunteers with the Cookie Brigade at the Psychiatric Health Facility, and participates on the CARE Act Support Team.

Youth

INVITING ALL TO ENJOY LOCAL TRAILS FOR A GREAT CAUSE, The Summit for Danny will return this fall to offer two fun community hikes supporting CADA’s Daniel Bryant Youth and Family Centers, which provide support youth facing substance abuse and mental Community leaders gathered to celebrate the 25th health challenges. Summit for Danny last fall A Santa Maria hike will be held at Orcutt Community Park on Saturday, October 10th and a Santa Barbara hike will be held at Elings Park on Saturday, October 17th. Photocourtesy of CADA

PRIOR TO ENTERING ITS 80TH YEAR, the Santa Barbara Mental Wellness Center is welcoming four local leaders to its Board of Directors. Scott Lochridge, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for Decker Brands, will mentalwellnesscenter.org continue to serve as Board Chair.

While the event is open to all locals, regardless of their hiking or running experience, for the first time there will be a CADA Trailblazer Challenge, a two-event series connecting North and South Santa Barbara County. Anyone who finishes both hikes will receive a special Trailblazer Series finisher medal and custom swag. There will also be a Team Spirit Award for the largest group to complete either hike, inviting families, friends, coworkers, and community groups to team together. After both hikes, all participants will be welcome to enjoy a BBQ lunch, music, an awards ceremony, and more. Both hikes will be entirely cupless events and participants will be asked to bring their own reusable water bottles or hydration pack to refill at hydration stations provided along the routes and at the finish line.

To learn more or register for either hike location visit summitfordanny.org Cheryl Runge

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Santa Barbara Beautiful Annual Awards

“From a Historic Revitalization that celebrates our architectural heritage, to an innovative concept in a Commercial Building, a newly conceived downtown Open Space, and an Art in Public Places mural that energizes a neighborhood and school — these awards recognize exemplary properties, as well as the outstanding citizens who have helped strengthen Santa Barbara’s beauty for decades,” shared Melinda Mettler, Vice President and Awards Committee Chair. Set at the Cabrillo Pavilion on Sunday, September 27th, the event will showcase the places, art, and people that enrich our community. This year three respected community leaders will receive well-earned honors for their work and service in Santa Barbara. Marc Appleton AIA will receive the Heritage Oak Award For Lifetime Achievement, Joe Campanelli will receive the Jacaranda Award

Marc Appleton AIA,

Heritage Oak 2026 Property Award Winners include: Commercial Award For Lifetime Achievement Building: Casa De La Vina, 513 De La Vina St.; Commercial Sign: The Brass Bear Brewery Uptown, 3302 Mccaw Avenue; Historic Revitalization (Residence): 2024 Garden Street; Santa Barbara Public Open Space: 1200 Block Of State Street; Art In Public Places: Franklin Elementary School, 1111 East Mason Street; and Multi-Family Residence: Covenant Living At The Samarkand, 2550 Treasure Drive.

This year the City of Santa Barbara Arts Advisory Committee will join in the awards celebration to present their annual Business In Art Award to ArtLabbé. The annual Business in Art Award recognizes local businesses that demonstrate leadership in supporting the arts through innovative programs, partnerships or philanthropy.

Joe Campanelli, Jacaranda Award For Outstanding Community Service

Photo courtesy Barbara Burgher

FROM PLANTING NATIVES TO PROVIDING AN ARCHITECTURAL FRAMEWORK THAT INSPIRES, to seeing and supporting the individuals that make up our community, this year Santa Barbara Beautiful’s Annual Awards Gala will lift up a sophisticated mix of down home connection and cutting edge excellence. The 61st annual celebration will take place on Sunday, September 27th at 3pm at the Cabrillo Pavillion at 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd with a theme of A Legacy of Beautification. It will honor outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses that advance the beauty of Santa Barbara.

for Outstanding Community Service, and Barbara Burger will receive the President’s Award. As well, properties in six categories, nominated by community members and judged by teams of independent judges, will be recognized with short video presentations filmed by Isaac Hernández de Lipa.

Photo courtesy Joe Campanelli

By Kerry Methner / VOICE, SBB President

Photo by Matt Walla

Honoring Legacies of Beautification!

Barbara Burger President’s Award

“Among all the candidates that were considered for the award, ArtLabbé distinguished itself not just for establishing an art forward business, but also as a nonprofit partner-in-community, using their platform to advocate and engage underserved neurodivergent communities,” related Darrell McNeill, Chair of the Arts Advisory Committee. “Their model stimulates creativity and ensures this sector is seen and fully expressed.” Co-founded in 1965 by Catherine Adams and Pearl Chase, Santa Barbara Beautiful is a nonprofit organization committed to beautifying our area in a variety of ways not only by working independently but also by cooperating with city departments, neighborhood associations, and other agencies. For information on admissions and sponsorships, please visit sbbeautiful.org. Note - the deadline to register is Monday, September 14th.

Salud Carbajal breaks from Democratic Party’s choice and endorses Eric Friedman for mayor

By Joshua Molina,

Santa Barbara News-Press, 9.1.26

Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, has endorsed Eric Friedman for mayor, in a surprise move that shakes up the Santa Barbara mayor’s race. “For eight years, councilmember Eric Friedman has worked to build consensus and make responsible choices on the issues that matter most to Santa Barbara

residents,” Carbajal said in a statement. “He understands that building Santa Barbara’s future starts with a budget we can sustain. That same discipline is how Eric delivered real results on affordable housing, public safety, and emergency preparedness, without ever compromising the city’s finances.”

The move is significant because Carbajal is the highest-ranking local Democrat in the party, but the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party has endorsed Kristen Sneddon for mayor. Carbajal and Friedman have a longtime connection.

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The move is significant because Carbajal is the highest-ranking local Democrat in the party, but the Santa Barbara County Democratic Party has endorsed Kristen Sneddon for mayor.

Friedman worked as a senior staffer for Carbajal, when he was a Santa Barbara County Supervisor. Friedman ran for council when Carbajal was elected to U.S. Congress. “With Eric as Mayor, Santa Barbara

“He has been a mentor to me and showed me effective leadership starts with bringing people together to solve challenges using common sense,” Friedman said in a statement. “As Mayor of Santa Barbara, I will prioritize responsiveness and collaboration to ensure I meet the needs of all our residents.”

Sneddon in a statement said she is proud of her endorsements. “I am honored to have the support of the Democratic Party, Indivisible SB, Sierra Club, SEIU Eric Friedman, left, was endorsed by Rep. Salud Carbajal, city workers, and a broad base of D-Santa Barbara for Santa Barbara Mayor. community leaders,” Sneddon told will have steady, responsible leadership the News-Press. and I am proud to endorse him,” Carbajal said.

Friedman said he is “grateful” for Carbajal’s endorsement.

Wendy Sims-Moten is also running for mayor. Printed with permission of the Santa Barbara News-Press • 9.1.26 • newspress.com

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Emily Blunt To Receive the SBIFF Kirk Douglas Award MOVIE STAR EMILY BLUNT, a Golden Globe winner, Actor Award winner, and Academy Award-nominee will be awarded SBIFF’s 19th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film. A legacy award named after screen legend Kirk Douglas, the event benefits the film festival’s year-round educational programs. The award presentation and gala will be held Thursday, December 10th at a blacktie event at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

“Emily Blunt takes risks most actors wouldn’t dare - moving between drama, comedy, and blockbuster spectacle with the same precision and commitment,” said Michael Douglas. “That range and authenticity are exactly what the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film was created to celebrate. We’re proud to honor her,” he added. This summer, Blunt earned some of the strongest reviews of her career for her performance in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi epic Disclosure Day, in which she stars alongside Josh O’Connor as Margaret Fairchild, a Kansas City TV meteorologist whose increasingly inexplicable experiences draw her into a sweeping effort to reveal the existence of extraterrestrial life to the world.

Blunt earned her first Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Kitty Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar Best Picture winner, Oppenheimer, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award this past year for her role opposite Dwayne Johnson in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine. Earlier this year, Blunt reprised her beloved role as Emily Charlton in The Devil Wears Prada 2, reuniting with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Stanley Tucci two decades after the original film became a cultural phenomenon and helped launch her international film career. Since 2006, the annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film has been awarded to a lifelong contributor to cinema through their work in front of the camera, behind or both. Past honorees include Cynthia Erivo, Will Ferrell, Ryan Gosling, Michelle Yeoh, Martin Scorsese, Hugh Jackman, Dame Judi Dench, Warren Beatty, Jane Fonda, Jessica Lange, Forest Whitaker, Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Harrison Ford, Quentin Tarantino, Ed Harris and John Travolta.

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How the heart, lungs and brain work together to shape experience signals to inform experience, but not so strongly that they dominate it.

By Debra Herrick, The UC Santa Barbara CurrenT • 8.31.26

In a new paper published in Neuroscience of Consciousness, a UCSB-led team gets to the heart of an enduring question: are you your brain or your body? Their answer points to what happens between them. “The brain is not simply receiving messages from the body,” said Asa Young, the paper’s first author and a doctoral student in psychological and brain sciences professor Jonathan Schooler’s lab. “The heartbeat, breath and gastric rhythm are regular, predictable signals around which groups of neurons can organize, determining when they become more or less receptive to information. They are the drumbeats that keep our proverbial orchestra together.” Neuroscience has often treated consciousness as something produced by the brain alone. An emerging body of research expands that view, suggesting that conscious experience is shaped through a continuous, rhythmic dialogue between the brain and body. The heart beats, the lungs breathe and the brain produces waves. Rhythm permeates the body. Just as musicians coordinate while playing different parts, brain rhythms can become organized by slower bodily cycles, Young explained. This coordination may help align neural processes involved in perception, emotion and the sense of self with the body’s ongoing regulation of its internal state.

“There is a popular intuition that mental illness is not solely mental, just as bodily dysfunction is not confined to the body,” Young said.

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WE SPEAK OF “BUTTERFLIES IN THE STOMACH,” a “racing heart,” being “choked up” or needing to “catch our breath.” Language routinely treats emotion and thought as though they inhabit the body. But why are events of the mind felt in the heart or stomach?

Consider the breath. People tend to inhale just before beginning the next trial of a cognitive task and exhale as they prepare to respond. Memory can also fluctuate with the breath: People are better at recognizing previously seen pictures when those pictures reappear during an inhale rather than an exhale. Frightening images can gain faster access to awareness while the heart is contracting, whereas neutral stimuli — including sights, sounds, touch and even pain — may be processed less strongly during that same phase. What matters, then, may not be any one signal alone, but the relationship between them. Two people could have similar heart rates, for example, while differing substantially in how strongly cardiac signals influence brain activity. Measuring this relationship may reveal differences that neither signal shows on its own. The researchers note that the value of this coordination does not follow a simple “more is better” rule. Both unusually weak and unusually strong bodily influences on brain activity have been associated with adverse states. Healthy functioning may instead depend on the brain and body remaining coordinated within a Goldilocks zone — connected enough for bodily

Anxiety-related conditions can involve bodily signals becoming unusually salient and difficult to ignore. Depression may show a different pattern, including reduced sensitivity to some bodily signals and a diminished sense of connection to the body. Other disorders may involve atypical timing, strength or flexibility in the exchange between brain and body. Across these conditions, the issue may lie not in the brain or body alone, but in how the two coordinate. The framework points toward an expanded view of consciousness. Many cognitive processes that characterize conscious experience — including perception, emotion, bodily awareness and the sense of self — are shaped in part by signals from within the body. “The findings also complicate the familiar image of a brain in a vat,” said Young. “This science-fiction brain, kept alive but severed from its body, might still generate neural activity. Yet it would be cut off from the recurring bodily signals that help give experience its visceral character and anchor it to a living self.” So, are you your brain or your body? Young and colleagues suggest the question may be a false choice: Conscious experience emerges through the ongoing relationship between the two.. Printed with permission of UCSB Office of Public Affairs and Communications.

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Across the districts’ nine elementary schools, students at or above the reading benchmark increased by 23 percent, 26 percent, and twelve percent in kindergarten, first grade and second grade, respectively By Julianna Lozada, Santa Barbara News-Press, 8.31.26

THE NUMBER OF SANTA BARBARA UNIFIED STUDENTS READING AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL has increased after the district piloted a universal literacy screener for its youngest students last year. Across the districts’ nine elementary schools, students at or above the reading benchmark increased by 23%, 26% and 12% in kindergarten, first grade and second grade, respectively. The Santa Barbara Unified School District shared results of the screener for grades K-2 as third through sixth grade teachers began implementing the screener on Monday. The district’s literacy screening platform, mCLASS, assesses students

several times throughout the year for comprehension, fluency and accuracy. The district piloted the screener in grades K-2 as part of a statewide mandate last year and is expanding it to grades three to six this year.

With 33 years of teaching under his belt, Pedro Guillen, a sixth-grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School, is used to traditional pencil and paper curriculums to measure fluency and accuracy. But he said he is optimistic about turning to the computer-based screener. “From what I know, everything is inputted right away, and we get results almost immediately and these results can help us right away,” Guillen said. “I don’t have to grade everything and wait. [The results] are there and we can start helping them.” Even though previously, the district had access to test scores, it couldn’t specifically identify the major reading challenges students were facing at each school or district-wide. “The teacher was the holder of all information, and they had it all on paper and pencil,” said Denise Alvarado, the district’s executive director of elementary education. “Now with this screener, [the data] is something that they now have at their fingertips.” Teachers are now able to quickly

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Santa Barbara Unified sees an increase in literacy proficiency following new universal screener

Santa Barbara Community Academy teacher Heather John welcomes her first grade students back to school Aug. 19. Santa Barbara Community Academy first grade teacher, John has seen literacy rates improve significantly in her class since the district implemented the screening.

see which areas their students are struggling in the most and provide the appropriate small-group instruction. “This is a quick snapshot that allows us to identify quickly, monitor progress, and provide the skills that the student needs and respond,” Alvarado said. Franklin’s instructional coach, Marlen Limon, said a universal screener, especially for younger students, is best practice. “When you’re looking at a student who may have a reading difficulty, you want to assess that early on,” Limon said. “If we wait until sixth grade, it’s never too late, but you can address those needs much earlier.”

Casie Killgore, the principal of Franklin Elementary School, believes having concrete data about students’ performance sets them up for success in junior high and high school. “[Students] might have cute pigtails and smile every day, but if they can’t read and don’t have long term success targets then we’re not doing anything to help them,” Kilgore said. “And if you look at what elementary education is supposed to be, it’s like, how do we make sure that the kids are academically successful, and socially and emotionally successful?” Printed with permission of the Santa Barbara News-Press • 8.31.26 • newspress.com

New Research Confirms 34,000 Residents Lack Home Internet or Computer Access LAYING BARE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN OUR COMMUNITY, the Digital Equity Coalition for Santa Barbara County (SBCDEC), supported by the Santa Barbara Foundation, has released a new study revealing that approximately 34,000 residents (about eight percent of the county’s population) lack access to a home computer, internet service or both. The study, conducted by Jamshid Damooei, PhD, of Damooei Global Research and commissioned by the Santa Barbara Foundation, provides the most detailed neighborhood-level analysis of digital inequity in the county to date. “Digital connectivity is no longer a luxury — it is a basic necessity for full participation in modern society,” said Damooei in a statement. “Every day that residents remain disconnected is a day of lost opportunity in education, healthcare, employment and civic life.”

Titled State of the Digital Divide in Santa Barbara County: Access, Affordability and Digital Inclusion across the County, the study details that approximately 12,000 households lack a computer or internet subscription, representing around 34,000 individuals given the county’s average household size. It further outlines that a household must earn at least $71,360 annually to keep total digital costs — internet, devices and electricity — at or below five percent of income, the standard affordability benchmark. An estimated 60 percent of the county’s population lives in census tracts where affordability is moderately to severely constrained. The three ZIP codes facing the greatest compounded need are 93434 (Guadalupe), 93458 and 93454 (Santa Maria), where digital access opportunity scores fall in the “Very Low” range and over 45 percent of households cannot afford the digital new normal. Adults ages 65 and older face the sharpest non-

adoption rates due to technology anxiety, physical limitations, and generational gaps compounding economic barriers in nearly every ZIP code. Children under the age of 18 in over half of the county’s ZIP codes face gaps in home computer or internet access. The study also introduces the Digital Access Opportunity Index, a 14-indicator composite score measuring the structural conditions — economic, social, linguistic and geographic — that shape each community’s ability to participate in the digital economy. In response to the study’s findings, the Santa Barbara County Digital Equity Coalition has launched the “SBCDEC Roadmap to 98% Connectivity,” a threephase initiative that will continue through 2027 and is designed to move Santa Barbara County from data to action. To learn more about the initiative and the study visit SBCDEC.org

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Santa Maria employer sentenced to year in federal prison after exploiting Mexican farm workers

By Angel Corzo, Santa Barbara NewsPress, 9.1.26

A SANTA MARIA AGRICULTURE EMPLOYER was sentenced to over a year in federal prison on Monday for illegally collecting thousands of dollars from Mexican farm workers in exchange for H-2A visas.

Jorge Vasquez, 65, from Santa Maria had illegally charged 162 farm workers between $8,000 and $15,000 for their H-2A visas in 2025, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California.

U.S. Homeland Security Investigations agents working under ICE had arrested Vasquez and three others in connection to visa fraud after raiding JJB Farms LLC in November 2025, according to a report from ICE.

Vasquez also paid the workers more than $3 below their required hourly rate at Cuyama Valley Farms LLC and JJB Farms LLC — two businesses Vasquez oversees.

In May 2025, Vasquez had charged a worker $8,500 in exchange for an H-2A visa to work at JJB Farms LLC. He also charged another worker $7,500 for their visa at JJB Farms LLC that same month, among other cases.

The H-2A visa program allows U.Sbased agriculture employers to hire temporary foreign workers if they can’t find workers in the country. It also prohibits them from charging temporary foreign workers for visa fees, equipment, transportation or housing.

UCSB Arts & Lectures to Present a Conversation with Author Scott Galloway

OPENING THE UCSB ARTS & LECTURES SEASON with his witty and frank conversation style, New York Timesbestselling author Scott Scott Galloway Galloway will join Sam Fragoso, host of the podcast Talk Easy, for a conversation about masculinity, loneliness and purpose in modern America at 7:30pm on Friday, September 25th at the Arlington Theatre. The author of Notes on Being a Man, which unpacks what it means to be a man in contemporary America and advocates for healthy masculinity and mental health support, Galloway is a professor at New York University. He also hosts the podcasts Prof G and Pivot, and is the author of The Four, The Algebra of Happiness, Post Corona, Adrift: America in 100 Charts and, The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security. His accolades have included being named one of the world’s best business professors by Poets & Quants, as well as a host of Webby and Best Podcast awards. For tickets ($68-133 general, $24 UCSB students, $27 ages 18 and under) visit artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

Vasquez pleaded guilty for conspiracy to commit mail fraud on June 24. When applying for H-2A visas through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Vasquez and other coconspirators in the case lied about not getting paid by the prospective H-2A workers.

The federal government granted Vasquez the H-2A visas for his workers. In exchange, Vasquez made the foreign workers pay him thousands of dollars for the visas. Vasquez also underpaid his workers below their proposed wage: H-2A workers at JJB Farms were paid $16.50 per hour — $3.25 less per hour than their proposed wage. Meanwhile workers at Cuyama Valley Farms were paid $16 — $3.50 less per hour. U.S. Attorney Neil Thakor of the Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section prosecuted the case. Printed with permission of the Santa Barbara News-Press • 9.1.26 • newspress.com

SBIFF to Host Free Family Screenings of All Toy Story Films This Fall LAUGH ALONG WITH WOODY, BUZZ LIGHTYEAR, AND THE ENTIRE TOY STORY GANG this fall when the Santa Barbara International Film Festival hosts free, family screenings of all five of the beloved Disney/ Pixar films this fall. Hosted through SBIFF’s AppleBox Free Family Films program at the McHurley Film Center on State Street, the screenings will begin at 10am on Saturday, October 17th with the original 1995 Toy Story. The remainder of the franchise, Toy Story 2, 3, 4, and 5, will be screened at 10am each Saturday morning through November 14th. This marks the first year SBIFF’s AppleBox program will be held at the newly opened McHurley Film Center in sbifftheatres.com downtown Santa Barbara, with all seating available for free on a first come, first serve basis. Photocourtesy of Pixar

Last Call for Creek Week Art Contest

ARTISTS LOOKING TO CREATIVELY CELEBRATE CREEK WEEK are encouraged to submit original works to the Goleta Valley Library Creek Week Art Contest before its newly-extended deadline of Saturday, September 5th. Open to artists of all ages, from children to experienced adults, the 2026 contest asks participants to respond to the theme “Story Beneath the Surface: Art Inspired by Our Creeks, Oceans, and Watersheds.” All submissions should be brought to the Goleta Community Center at 5679 Hollister Avenue by September 5th between 12:30 to 2pm. The show will be on display at the center from September 11th through the 30th, with a special Creek Week Art Reception on Friday, September 25th from 5:30 to 7pm. The evening will also feature live music performed by The Swing Along Band and the announcing of contest winners. Submissions will be grouped into three age categories: Adults (18+), Teens (seventh to twelfth grade), and Children (sixth grade and below), with a first, second, and third place ribbon will be awarded, as well as honorable mention ribbons in each category. For the first time, the Goleta Valley Library is also encouraging artists to share the inspiration behind their work by writing a brief artist’s statement which will be posted next to their piece for the Art Reception on September 25th. To learn more about how to submit a piece visit goletavalleylibrary.org

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International Flamenco Troupe to Sparkle at Historical Museum

Manu Fernandez

another,” said Bermúdez. “Flamenco has always been about community.”

A CONSTELLATION OF FLAMENCO STARS will perform in the courtyard of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, organized by world-renowned flamenco artist and artistic director María Bermúdez. Dancers and musicians from around the world will embody Convivencias, a creation of Bermúdez, in a Tablao Museo. Presented by Flamenco! Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum, the performance will take place on Thursday, September 10th, at 6:30pm.

Inspired by the spirit of convivencia— the Spanish concept of coexistence and community—the production explores flamenco as a living art form built upon connection: between singer and guitarist, musician and dancer, artist and audience, and one generation and the next. This will be a remarkable gathering of artists with deep roots in Jerez de la Frontera, one of flamenco’s most important cultural centers. Acclaimed flutist Juan Parrilla, violinist Bernardo Parrilla, and guitarist Manu Hernandez represent one of Jerez’s legendary flamenco families and bring a musical lineage steeped in the traditions of Andalusia.

“Convivencias is about what happens when extraordinary artists come together and truly listen to one

They will be joined by internationally celebrated singers Carmen Grilo and Ismael Fernández, renowned guitarist Andres Vadin, and percussionist Diego Alvarez.

Carmen Grilo

Diego El Negro Alvarez

María Bermúdez bringing together distinctive voices and generations of flamenco artistry. The ensemble will also perform at The Ford in Los Angeles two days later.

The evening’s featured dancers include Nino de los Reyes, Timo Nuñez, Sabrina Ybarra, Talia Vestal, Ysabella Yturralde, and María Bermúdez,

Juan Parrilla

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Ismael Fernández

Ninodelos Reyes Timo Nuñez

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Andres Vadin

Ysabella Yturralde

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Fiesta Photo Contest: The The Winners Are:

First Responders Updates

OLD SPANISH DAYS HAS ANNOUNCED THE WINNERS of the inaugural Fiesta Photography contest. El Presidente 2026 Colin Hayward made the announcement at the Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum this week.

Congratulations “Butch” Arnoldi

1st Place went to Meghan Mireles, 2nd Place to Irene Hoffman, and 3rd Place to Elisa Rodriguez.

3rd Place Elisa Rodriguez

Peace, Love, and Guacamole! THE POSTER HAS JUST BEEN REVEALED for the 40th California Avocado festival coming up next month in Carpinteria. It was designed by 24-year-old Elektra Caffrey from New Mexico. The festival will have 60 bands on four stages. Three days of peace, love and guacamole! October 2-4.

He continued, “The response to the inaugural Fiesta Photography Contest was very encouraging. People embraced the idea and submitted photographs that captured the color, energy, tradition, and emotion of Fiesta in ways that were both creative and very personal. The quality of the entries made the judging difficult, which is exactly what we had hoped for. The results showed that this can become a meaningful new Fiesta tradition and another way for the community to help preserve the story of Old Spanish Days.”

“Butch” Arnoldi will retire from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department September 18th after 53 years. He started in 1973 and has served in roles including Chief of Police in Goleta and Carpinteria. He has also led the department’s support of the Special Olympics and Torch Run.

Fire at Subterranean Encampment Photo by Carpinteria-Summerland fire

In making the announcement, El Presidente Hayward said: “I created the Fiesta Photography Contest because I wanted to give our community another way to become part of Fiesta and to help tell its story. 1st Place Meghan Mireles Fiesta is experienced differently by everyone, and I thought it would be 2nd Place Irene Hoffman wonderful to see our traditions, our people, and those special moments through the eyes of the community. These photographs not only celebrate Fiesta today, but also help preserve its spirit and memories for generations to come.”

A MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT/ SUBTERRANEAN BUNKER FIRE was put out August 27th in the vegetation around Carpinteria creek and Carpinteria Ave. by Carpinteria firefighters with the Sheriff’s dept. on scene. Since then fire investigators and Code Enforcement have identified someone as potentially being responsible. On it - CSFD Medic Engine 61 (Captain Johan Nilsson, Engineer Taylor Barnett, and Firefighter/Paramedic Max Klett) CSFD Medic Engine 62 (Captain Dave Baker, Engineer Kenan Marting, and Firefighter/Paramedic Camila Shafer) and CSFD Battalion 65 (BC Brian Roberson), CSFD Fire Marshal/Fire Investigator (Mike LoMonaco).

Sales Tax to be on Capinteria Ballot

Fiesta 2026 was held August 5th to 9th. sbfiesta.org

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FUNDING ISSUES rose as a serious concern during the State of the City Address Monday night in Carpinteria. The city is in a tight spot with revenues and spending. A 1/4 cent sales tax increase is on the November ballot to possibly raise about $700,000 annually in new income.

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BUSINESS Roll up a sleeve, help those in need THE RED CROSS AND HELLO KITTY® AND FRIENDS are partnering to encourage blood or platelets donations to keep the blood supply stable through September. From September 1st to 20th, those who give will get an exclusive Red Cross × Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, while supplies last. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/HelloKitty.

Donating blood supports the Red Cross to ensure lifesaving blood products are on hand wherever they are needed, including communities where donations may not be possible due to severe summer weather and natural disasters. Book a time to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Registration Open for AIASB 2026 Inaugural Golf Tournament NETWORK WITH ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS, CONSULTANTS, and other industry partners from across the Central Coast when American Institutes of Architects (AIA) Santa Barbara hosts its inaugural golf tournament at the Glen Annie Golf Club on Friday, October 23rd. Check-in will begin at 11am, with the tournament kicking off at noon. To register visit aiasb.com

Why So Much Pessimism?

“The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased by 0.8 points to 89.4 (1985=100) in August, down from 90.2 in July. The Expectations Index—based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—fell by 5.8 points to 68.2. The survey period for this month’s preliminary results was August 3–16.”

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-6231 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APROVING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ONE FIVE-YEAR OPTION TO EXTEND THE LEASE TERMS AT THE MUTUAL CONSENT OF BOTH PARTIES WITH CHANDLERY ON THE BREAKWATER INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, AT AN INITIAL BASE RENT OF $2,258.80 PER MONTH FOR THE 483 SQUARE FOOT SPACE LOCATED AT 125 HARBOR WAY, SUITES # 3, 4, AND 5, COMMENCING UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ENABLING ORDINANCE The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on July 28, 2026. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California. (SEAL) /s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-6231 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on June 30, 2026, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on July 28, 2026, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

None.

ABSTENTIONS: None. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on July 28, 2026. /s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on July 28, 2026. /s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Corporation is doing business as MID PACIFIC DRYWALL at 225 Capitol Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454. MID PACIFIC, INC. at 225 Capitol Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 10, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2026-0002024. Published August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2026.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as STARR HALL MEDIA & PARTNERS at 509 East Valerio Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. STARR HALL at 509 East Valerio Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 12, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2026-0002045. Published August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2026.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 26CV04663. Petitioner: Juana Amaro filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Juana Amaro to PROPOSED NAME: Juana Rowbottam. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 2, 2026; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 4; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, advance of the hearing for information Insertion Date: Print: check 9.4.26inNorma Welche, City Admin about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to Digital included 9.2.26 7.87”x2 col; • 9.4.26 www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a.$75.24 [X] A copy of thisOrdinance Order to Show 6232.Norma Welche Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date:ORDINANCE 08/10/26 /s/: DonnaNO. D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. 2026-6232 Legal #26CV04663 Pub Dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2026. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LA PATERA INVESTORS, L.P., Read this week’s of PAVED LAND,To place FOR 41,760 SQUAREissue FEET OF AT THE SANTA your BARBARA AIRPORT VOICE Magazine at

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set myBUSINESS hand and affixed FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability the official seal of theCompany City of Santa on August 4, 2026. The Barbara following Individual is doing business is doing business as THE MEN’S DEN at as PEARL AND SUN at 74 Mallard Ave, 137 Anacapa/s/ St Suite A, Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA 93117. VIOLETA N CASILLAS CA 93101. KARIELLA LLC at 214MMC Ojai at 74 Mallard Ave, Goleta, CA 93117. Sarah P. Gorman, Clerk Ave, Ojai, CACity 93023. This Services statementManager was This statement was filed with the County filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 21, I HEREBY thestatement foregoing ordinance on August 4, 2026. Barbara on JulyAPPROVE 27, 2026. This 2026. This statement expires five years expires five years from the date it was from the date it was filed in the office /s/ of the County Clerk. I filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify hereby certifyRandy that thisRowse is a correct copy that this is a correct copy of the original Mayor of the original statement on file in my statement on file in my office. Joseph E. office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. (SEAL). FBN No. 2026-0001935. Published 2026-0002126. Published September 4, August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2026. 11, 18, 25, 2026.

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC) The Secretary of the Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, September 17, 2026 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street. On Thursday, September 10, 2026, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, September 17, 2026 will be posted on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PCVideos. Public comments may be submitted via email to WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: PCSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the Commission and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS) addressed to PC Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the Commission may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting. All public comment that is received before 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting will be published on the City’s website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Comments provided via USPS or e-mail will be converted to a PDF before being posted on the City’s website. Note: comments will be published online the way they are received and without redaction of personal identifying information; including but not limited to phone number, home address, and email address. Only submit information that you wish to make available publicly. APPEALS: Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. For further information and guidelines on how to appeal a decision to City Council, please contact the City Clerk’s office at Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov as soon as possible. Appeals may be filed in person at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or in writing via email to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov and by first class mail postage prepaid within 10 calendar days of the meeting at which the Commission took action or rendered its decision. Appeals and associated fee postmarked after the 10th calendar day will not be accepted. NOTE TO INTERESTED PARTIES: Only those persons who participate through public comment either orally or in writing on an item on this Agenda have standing to appeal the decision. Grounds for appeal are limited to those issues raised either orally or in written correspondence delivered to the review body at, or prior to, the public hearing. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at (805) 5645305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. • 6210 - 6290 Hollister Ave Assessor’s Parcel Number: 073-080-041, 073-080-042 & 073-080-044 Zoning Designation: SP6-AIA/A-1-2 & A-A-O Zone (Airport Industrial & Aircraft Approach and Operations Zones) Application Number: PLN2026-00202 Applicant / Owner: Trish Allen, SEPPS Land Use Consulting / City of Santa Barbara Project Description: Substantial Conformance Determination request for changes to an approved automobile dealership

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-6233 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 18538 WITH SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT LLC, COMMENCING UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ENABLING ORDINANCE. The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on August 4, 2026. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California. (SEAL) /s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-6233 STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on July 28, 2026, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on August 4, 2026, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

NOES:

None.

ABSENT:

None.

ABSTENTIONS: None. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on August 4, 2026.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as THE GUARDIAN TEAM at 3463 State St, Unit 1114, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. GUARDIAN EVENT SERVICES at 3463 State St, Unit 1114, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on July 16, 2026. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2026-0001826. Published August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2026.

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on August 4, 2026. /s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC) The Secretary of the Staff Hearing Officer has set a public hearing for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street. On Thursday, September 10, 2026, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 will be available online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PCVideos. Public comments may be submitted via email to WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: PCSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the Commission and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS) addressed to PC Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the Commission may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting. All public comment that is received before 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting will be published on the City’s website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Comments provided via USPS or e-mail will be converted to a PDF before being posted on the City’s website. Note: comments will be published online the way they are received and without redaction of personal identifying information; including but not limited to phone number, home address, and email address. Only submit information that you wish to make available publicly. APPEALS: Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. For further information and guidelines on how to appeal a decision to City Council, please contact the City Clerk’s office at Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov as soon as possible. Appeals may be filed in person at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or in writing via email to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov and by first class mail postage prepaid within 10 calendar days of the meeting at which the Commission took action or rendered its decision. Appeals and associated fee postmarked after the 10th calendar day will not be accepted. NOTE TO INTERESTED PARTIES: Only those persons who participate through public comment either orally or in writing on an item on this Agenda have standing to appeal the decision. Grounds for appeal are limited to those issues raised either orally or in written correspondence delivered to the review body at, or prior to, the public hearing. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at (805) 5645305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. • 1080 Coast Village Road Assessor’s Parcel Number: 009-212-012 Zoning Designation: C-1/S-D-3 (Limited Commercial/Coastal Overlay) Application Number: PLN2026-00080 Filing Date: 3/12/2026 Applicant / Owner: Joe Corazza/ Ten Eighty Coast Village, LLC Project Description: Coastal Development Permit and Front Setback Modification for change of use to restaurant and associated parking

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 26CV04494. Petitioner: Malek Ahmad Dandan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Malek Ahmad Dandan to PROPOSED NAME: Malek Fouat Dandan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: September 23, 2026; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 07/22/26 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #26CV04494 Pub Dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Santa Barbara NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, during the afternoon session of the regular meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The estimated start time for this item is 2:00 P.M. The hearing is regarding property located at 1 Hot Springs Road in the non-appealable jurisdiction of the coastal zone (APN: 017-393-002 & -003) to consider the recommendation to adopt a Local Coastal Program Amendment for a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zone from R-1/SD-3 (One-Family Residence/Coastal Overlay) to R-3/SD-3 (Limited Multiple Family Residence/ Coastal Overlay) and a Local Coastal Program Amendment to change the coastal land use designation from Parks/Open Space to Medium Density Residential (12 du/ac). This application (PLN2024-00217) was filed by Brian Holland on behalf of the Santa Barbara Cemetery Association on November 27, 2024. Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or remotely via Zoom. Members of the public who wish to give public comment remotely may do so by completing the Zoom registration at the link provided on the cover page of the appropriate meeting agenda: www.santabarbaraca.gov/CAP. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office by sending them electronically to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. Written comments may also be submitted to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, will be available at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and at the Central Library. Agendas and Staff Reports are also accessible online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ CAP. The Agenda will include instructions for participation in the meeting. If you wish to participate in the public hearing, please follow the instructions on the posted Agenda. For more information, or to be placed on an interested parties list, please contact Pilar Plummer, Associate Planner, at PPlummer@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at (805) 564-5305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. (SEAL) /s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager August 27, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE – CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 26CV05200. Petitioner: Vanessa Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Vanessa Garcia to PROPOSED NAME: Vanessa Resendiz Arango. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: October 23, 2026; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 4; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 08/25/26 /s/: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #26CV05200 Pub Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026.

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ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. NO. 2026-6229 2026-6229 AN AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF OF THE THE COUNCIL COUNCIL OF OF THE THE CITY CITY OF OF SANTA SANTA BARBARA BARBARA APROVING APROVING AND AND AUTHORIZING AUTHORIZING THE THE SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY AND AND RESILIENCE RESILIENCE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR TO TO EXECUTE EXECUTE AN AN AGREEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WITH THE THE MOBILITY MOBILITY HOUSE HOUSE LLC, LLC, FOR FOR MANAGED MANAGED CHARGING CHARGING SERVICES SERVICES FOR FOR ELECTRIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE VEHICLE CHARGING CHARGING STATIONS. STATIONS. The The above above captioned captioned ordinance ordinance was was adopted adopted at at a a regular regular meeting meeting of of the the Santa Santa Barbara Barbara City City Council Council held held on on July July 28, 28, 2026. 2026. The The publication publication of of this this ordinance ordinance is is made made pursuant pursuant to to the the provisions provisions of of Section Section 512 512 of of the the Santa Santa Barbara Barbara City City Charter Charter as as amended, amended, and and the the original original ordinance ordinance in in its its entirety entirety may may be be obtained obtained at at the the City City Clerk’s Clerk’s Office, Office, City City Hall, Hall, Santa Santa Barbara, Barbara, California. California. (SEAL) (SEAL) /s/ /s/ Sarah Sarah P. P. Gorman, Gorman, MMC MMC City City Clerk Clerk Services Services Manager Manager

ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. NO. 2026-6229 2026-6229 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )) STATE OF CALIFORNIA )) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )) ss. COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ss. )) CITY )) CITY OF OF SANTA SANTA BARBARA BARBARA II HEREBY HEREBY CERTIFY CERTIFY that that the the foregoing foregoing ordinance ordinance was was introduced introduced on on June 30, 2026, and adopted by the Council of the City June 30, 2026, and adopted by the Council of the City of of Santa Santa Barbara Barbara at at a a meeting meeting held held on on July July 28, 28, 2026, 2026, by by the the following following roll roll call vote: call vote: AYES: AYES:

NOES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSENT:

Councilmembers Councilmembers Eric Eric Friedman, Friedman, Oscar Oscar Gutierrez, Gutierrez, Meagan Meagan Harmon, Harmon, Mike Mike Jordan, Jordan, Wendy Wendy Santamaria, Santamaria, Kristen Kristen W. W. Sneddon, Sneddon, Mayor Mayor Randy Randy Rowse. Rowse. None. None. None. None.

ABSTENTIONS: ABSTENTIONS: None. None. IN IN WITNESS WITNESS WHEREOF, WHEREOF, II have have hereto hereto set set my my hand hand and and affixed affixed the the official official seal seal of of the the City City of of Santa Santa Barbara Barbara on on July July 28, 28, 2026. 2026. /s/ /s/ Sarah Sarah P. P. Gorman, Gorman, MMC MMC City City Clerk Clerk Services Services Manager Manager II HEREBY HEREBY APPROVE APPROVE the the foregoing foregoing ordinance ordinance on on July July 28, 28, 2026. 2026. /s/ /s/ Randy Randy Rowse Rowse Mayor Mayor

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ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. NO. 2026-6230 2026-6230 AN AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE OF OF THE THE COUNCIL COUNCIL OF OF THE THE CITY CITY OF OF SANTA SANTA BARBARA BARBARA APROVING APROVING AND AND AUTHORIZING AUTHORIZING THE THE CITY CITY ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR TO TO EXECUTE EXECUTE A A ONE-YEAR ONE-YEAR LEASE LEASE AGREEMENT AGREEMENT WITH WITH ONE, ONE, FOUR-YEAR FOUR-YEAR OPTION OPTION AND AND ONE, ONE, FIVE-YEAR FIVE-YEAR OPTION OPTION WITH WITH STATE STATE OF OF MIND MIND CAFÉ, CAFÉ, LLC FOR THE COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE AT 918 STATE LLC FOR THE COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE AT 918 STATE STREET STREET COMMENCING COMMENCING ON ON SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 1, 1, 2026. 2026.

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The The above above captioned captioned ordinance ordinance was was adopted adopted at at a a regular regular meeting meeting of of the the Santa Santa Barbara Barbara City City Council Council held held on on July July 28, 28, 2026. 2026.

The Goleta City Council meets biweekly on Tuesdays at 5:30pm • To learn more about the council and other City department meetings, visit www.cityofgoleta.org The Carpinteria City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5:30pm • To learn more about other City departments visit www.carpinteriaca.gov The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meets most Tuesdays at 9am • To learn more about other County departments visit www.countyofsb.org

The The publication publication of of this this ordinance ordinance is is made made pursuant pursuant to to the the provisions provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, amended, and and the the original original ordinance ordinance in in its its entirety entirety may may be be obtained obtained at at the the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California. City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California. (SEAL) (SEAL) /s/ /s/ Sarah Sarah P. P. Gorman, Gorman, MMC MMC City City Clerk Clerk Services Services Manager Manager

ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. NO. 2026-6230 2026-6230 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )) STATE OF CALIFORNIA )) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )) ss. COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ss. )) CITY )) CITY OF OF SANTA SANTA BARBARA BARBARA II HEREBY HEREBY CERTIFY CERTIFY that that the the foregoing foregoing ordinance ordinance was was introduced introduced on on June June 30, 30, 2026, 2026, and and adopted adopted by by the the Council Council of of the the City City of of Santa Santa Barbara Barbara at at a a meeting meeting held held on on July July 28, 28, 2026, 2026, by by the the following following roll roll call call vote: vote:

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Insertion Date: Print: 9.4.26 Norma Welche, City Admin Digital included 9.2.26 7.87”x2 col; $75.24 • 9.4.26 Ordinance 6232.Norma Welche

Community Market • LEGAL NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 2026-6232 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LA PATERA INVESTORS, L.P., FOR 41,760 SQUARE FEET OF PAVED LAND, AT THE SANTA BARBARA AIRPORT The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on August 4, 2026. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California. (SEAL) /s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-6232 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

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Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Wendy Santamaria, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse.

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ABSTENTIONS: None. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on August 4, 2026. /s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on August 4, 2026. /s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

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Tax Results for the City of Santa Barbara REPORTING OVER $20 MILLION IN SALES TAX REVENUE AFTER THE LAST QUARTER, the City of Santa Barbara has shared results from three different avenues: the Bradley-Burns uniform local sales tax, the Santa Barbara Critical Infrastructure and Essential Community Services - Measure C district sales tax (approved in 2017), and the Santa Barbara Essential Services - Measure I district sales tax (approved in 2024).

The City received $8.1 Million in Bradley-Burns, $8.5 Million in Measure C, and $4.1 Million in Measure I sales tax revenue during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, which is the fourth quarter of the City’s fiscal year. Year to date, Bradley-Burns sales tax revenues are about 5.9 percent below budget, Measure C sales tax revenues are about 5.7% below budget, and Measure I sales tax revenue are about 4.7 percent above budget. For Fiscal Year 2026, the City’s Bradley-Burns sales tax revenue budget is $32.0 million, Measure C sales tax revenue budget is $34.2 million, and Measure I sales tax revenue budget is $15.1 million. For Transient Occupancy Taxes, the City of Santa Barbara collected $4.7 Million in TOT for July 2026, the first month in the City’s fiscal year. This tax is on “transient” guests staying in any hotel, inn, motel, or other commercial lodging establishment for a period of less than 30 days. Year to date, the City has collected $4.7 Million in overall TOT, of which approximately $4.1 Million came from hotels and $600,000 from short-term rentals. Year to date, total TOT revenues are coming in 9.7 percent above budget. The City’s adopted TOT budget for all funds is $37.2 Million, of which $31.0 Million is budgeted in the General Fund.

Resultados fiscales de la Ciudad de SB

LA CIUDAD DE SANTA BÁRBARA RECAUDA el impuesto local sobre las ventas BradleyBurns, el impuesto de distrito sobre las ventas para Infraestructura Crítica y Servicios Comunitarios Esenciales – Measure C (aprobado en 2017), el impuesto de distrito sobre las ventas para Servicios Esenciales de Santa Bárbara – Measure I (aprobado en 2024). La Ciudad recibió $8.1 millones en ingresos por impuestos sobre las ventas Bradley-Burns, $8.5 millones en ingresos por Measure C, y $4.1 millones en ingresos por Measure I durante el trimestre finalizado en 30 de junio, 2026, que es el quarto trimestre del año fiscal de la ciudad. En lo que va de año, los ingresos por impuestos sobre las ventas Bradley-Burns están aproximadamente un 5.9% por abajo del presupuesto, los ingresos por Measure C están aproximadamente un 5.7% por abajo del presupuesto, y los ingresos por Measure I están aproximadamente un 4.7% por encima del presupuesto. Para el año fiscal 2026, el presupuesto de ingresos por impuestos sobre las ventas Bradley-Burns es de $32.0 millones, el presupuesto de ingresos por Measure C es de $34.2 millones, y el presupuesto de ingresos por Measure I es de $15.1 millones. La Ciudad de Santa Bárbara recaudó $4.7 millones en Impuestos de Ocupación Transitoria (TOT) en julio 2026, el primer mes en el año fiscal de la Ciudad. En lo que va de año, la Ciudad ha recaudado $4.7 millones en TOT general, de los cuales aproximadamente $4.1 millones provienen de hoteles y $600,000 de alquileres a corto plazo. A la fecha, los ingresos totales por concepto de TOT se sitúan un 9.7% por encima del presupuesto. El presupuesto adoptado por la Ciudad para el TOT, considerando todos los fondos, es de $37.2 millones, de los cuales $31.0 millones están asignados al Fondo General.

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THE MAGICAL POWER OF MOVIES AND MUSIC COLLIDE when High Fidelity, the 2000 comedy-drama about a romance-challenged record store owner who channels the pain of a failed relationship through pop classics, screens at the Alcazar Theatre at 7 pm on Friday, September 11th.

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CINEMA EVENTS

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (40th Anniversary) • Screening of the 80s cult classic about a charismatic high school student who cuts class with his best friend and girlfriend • Alcazar Theatre • $7-10 • thealcazar.org • 4-9pm Fr, 9/4. Movie Night Montecito Country Mart Courtyard • Screening Toy Story • Free Classic Films! • Free scoop from Rori’s Creamery with mention of movie title • 6pm Fr, 9/4. Movie Night Montecito Country Mart Courtyard • Screening Finding Nemo • Free Classic Films! • Free scoop from Rori’s Creamery with mention of movie title • 6pm Fr, 9/11. High Fidelity • A comedy about failed romance told through pop classics • Alcazar Theatre • $7-10 • thealcazar.org • 7pm Fr, 9/11.

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Community Calendar Folk Legacy Trio • American 9/4 The folk music performance by George

CHILDREN

Grove, Rick Dogherty, and Jerry Siggins • Rubicon Theatre • $40-170 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Fr, 9/4 & 2pm Sa, 9/5.

Lectures/Meetings/Workshops

OUTDOORS

Read with a Dog • Children practice reading to a furry friend • Central Library • Free • 3:30-4:30pm Fr. Children in Crisis • panel discussion providing information and resources on immigrant rights and legal representation • Address provided upon event registration • communifysb.org • 5-7pm Fr, 9/4.

Volunteer: Growing Grounds • Volunteers help care for native & climate-appropriate trees being grown for future planting • Elings Park, Valerio Trail • Free • elingspark.org • 8am-11am Fr, 9/4.

Jinny Webber • Discusses her book Serpent Visions • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Th, 9/4.

SBC Courthouse Docent Tours • Free • www.sbcourthouse.org • 10:30am Mon-Fri & 2pm daily.

Between the Lines: Adult Literacy Book Club • Join fellow Adult Literacy learners and tutors for a conversation on the month’s selected title • Central Library, Tech Lab • Free, registration required • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 12-1pm Fr, 9/4.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Climate Fridays: National Drive Electric Month • Explore switching to an electric vehicle and hear about upcoming local events • CEC’s Environmental Hub • Free, registration recommended • cecsb.org • 4pm Fr, 9/4.

MUSIC

Mad Caddies • Lively band blending of ska, punk, & reggae • Solvang Festival Theater • $49-69 • solvangtheaterfest.org • 7:30-9pm Fr, 9/4.

Java With Jane • Coffee, conversation, and connection with the head of school • Fusion Academy Santa Barbara • Free • fusionacademy. com • 8:30-10am Fr, 9/4.

Saturday CHILDREN

Crafternoon • Fun crafts, ages 5+ • Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm, Sat. Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages, free w/admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

COMEDY

Comedy Night • Featuring Nick Guerra and Jamie Kaler • Carrillo Recreation Center • $20 • calendar.santabarbaraca.gov • 7-8:30pm Sa, 9/5.

Galactic Atmospheres & Galactic Rain • Astronomy talk by UCSB Physics graduate student Ish Kaul • SBMNH, Farrand Aud • Free • sbnature.org • 7:30-9pm Sa, 9/5.

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Magic: The Gathering • Learn to play this trading card game • Metro Comics Metro Entertainment • Free • 12-12:30pm Sa. Santa Barbara Go Club • All levels welcome to learn this ancient game • Free • Mosaic Locale, 1131 State St • 805-448-5335 • 11am-3pm Sa.

MUSIC

Cadillac Angels • Rock & blues • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • coldspringtavern.com • 1:30-4:30pm Sa, 9/5. The Billie Holiday Project • Blues/ jazz tribute led by vocalist Stella Heath • Lobero Theatre • $46-66 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 9/5.

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Beneath Our Feet • Immersive hands-on workshop exploring hidden biodiversity in soil • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • $25-30 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 10am-12pm Sa, 9/5.

History of buildings in SB • City Hall steps at De la Guerra Plaza • $20 • afsb. org • 10am, Sat. Dia De Los Abuelos • Special Grandparents Day event part of the Raíces y Sueños program, featuring virtual reality journeys through South America and cultural crafts • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Room • Free, registration required • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10am-12pm Sa, 9/5. Arts and Crafts Faire • Marketplace for artists to display, demonstrate, and sell their work • Carpinteria Arts Center, Koch Courtyard • Free • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 10am-4pm Sa, 9/5. SBMAL Open House • Come see treasures from the SBMAL collection and get a tour of the archive-library •

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The Carbon Wave DISCOVER THE INSPIRING TRUE STORY OF UNLIKELY CLIMATE HEROES when the CEC of Santa Barbara presents author Dr. Leah Stokes for a signing and discussion about her book, The Carbon Wave: A Story of Democracy, Parenthood, and the Race to Protect Our Planet. Uncover the real events that led to the passing of the largest federal climate law in American history: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, at the Community Environmental Council from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Thursday, September 10th. Free, to RSVP visit chaucersbooks.com

SPECIAL EVENTS

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SB Mission Archive Library • Free • sbac.ca.gov • 9:30am-12:30pm Sa, 9/5. Postcards from Paradise • write postcards to swing states • Draughtsmen Aleworks, 53 Santa Felicia Dr, Goleta • Free, bring your own stamps • 2:00-6:00pm Sa, 9/5.

Sunday 9/6 CHILDREN

Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/ admission • SBNature. org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun. Sundays at the Ranch • Family fun, barn animals and tractor rides • Stow House • Free • 11am-2pm Sun.

COMEDY

Nikki Glasser • American comedian • Chumash Casino Resort • $120-300 • chumashcasino.com • Su, 9/6. Lectures/Meetings/Workshops Painting Class Sing Along • Beginner painters sing along to the Greece soundtrack • The Painted Cabernet • $45 • paintedcabernet.com • 1pm Su, 9/6.

Empathy Cafe • Practice communication skills and creating trust & understanding • Riviera Theater upstairs • Free • theempathycenter.org • 11am-1pm Sun.

MUSIC

Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds • Country-funk-rock performance • SB Bowl • $75-156 • sbbowl.com • 6:30pm Su, 9/6. Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan • Guitar and harmonica blues, rag, and goodtime music • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 9/6.

OUTDOORS

Sunday Architecture Tour • Meet at Public Library Plaza at 40 E Anapamu St • Architectural Fdn of SB • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Labor Day Southern Brunch • With a special A la carte menu and bottomless mimosas • Finch & Fork • Reservation recommended • finchandforkrestaurant.com • 11am2pm Su, 9/6.

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Baby & Me • Develop your baby’s pre-literacy skills, 0-14 months • Central Library • Free • 11-11:30am Mo.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Theatre

Shelter is More than a Roof Over Your Head • An evening of conversation with Lloyd Kahn of Shelter Publications and Bill Steen of the Canelo Project • Community Arts Workshop • Free • 6:30-8:30pm Mo, 9/7.

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Portrait Drawing Class • Skilled instruction and fundamentals presented by Jennifer Bi • Community Arts Workshop • $300 • sbcaw.org • 6-9pm Mondays, 9/7 through 9/14. Scrabble Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Mon. Parliamo • Italian conversation, all levels • Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • Free • parliamo.yolasite.com • 5-6:30pm Mon. SB Bridge Club • Play bridge, meets daily • 2255 Las Positas Rd • Schedule and RSVP: bridgewebs.com/sbbc542

MUSIC

Romeo and Juliet COME WATCH SHAKESPEARE’S INFAMOUS DOOMED LOVERS fall together under the stars when UCSB’s Naked Shakes presents the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet. This magical outdoor production will take place in Elings Park’s Godric Grove from 5 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, September 9th through Saturday, September 12th. For tickets ($27), visit elingspark.org

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee • Musical comedy about a fierce middle school competition starring the Youthclusive Company • Center Stage Theater • $18-44 • centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Fr, 9/4; 2pm & 7pm Sa, 9/5; and 2pm Su, 9/6.

the-twentieth century Smyrna • Fine Line Gallery in La Cumbre Shopping Center • $20 • Tickets at the door • 6pm Sa, 9/5.

Nights in Smyrna • An original comedy/drama/musical by Santa Barbara’s Shtetl Home Companion Radio Theater Company, centered on a Sephardic Jewish family that run a tavern in turn-of-

Romeo and Juliet • Naked Shakes production of the Shakespearean tragedy • Elings Park, Godric Grove • $27 • elingspark.org • 5-7pm Th, 9/10 through Sa, 9/12.

Coffee, Community and Donuts • Meet with Mayor Paula Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Stuart Kasdin and City of Goleta staff members while enjoying a hot cup of coffee • Anna’s Bakery at the Camino Real Marketplace • Free • 9-11am Su, 9/6.

La Comedia of Errors • Shakspeare’s famous comedy with a Spanish twist • Severson Theatre • $25 • pcpa.org • 7pm Th, 9/10 through 1:30pm Su, 9/27.

Monday CHILDREN

9/7

Children’s Concert • Santa Barbara Chamber Players present Gene Pokorny playing Tubby the Tuba • Trinity Lutheran Church • Free • 3pm Mo, 9/7.

Tina Schlieske and the Graceland Exiles with Sister Laura • R&B, rock and soul performance • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • 1-4pm Mo, 9/7.

Tuesday

9/8

CHILDREN

Fall After-School MultiMedia Class: Landscapes & Dreamscapes • Ages 5-12 create in acrylic, ink, charcoal, pastel, and fabric • SBMA, Art Learning Lab • $200250 • sbma.net • 3:30-5:15pm Tu, 9/8 through 10/13.

COMEDY

Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class • Learn or practice skills • Alcazar Theatre • $10 • 7pm Tu.

fusionacademy.com • 4:30-5:30pm Tu, 9/8. Preparing to Age in Place • Learn to prepare for your own future or help a loved one • SB Museum of Natural History • Free, registration required • sbnature.org • 12-1pm Tu, 9/8. Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tue.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Board Games + Brews • Community game night • Night Lizard Brewing Company, 607 State St • 6-9pm Tu.

September 4, 2026 Antwone Fisher • Signs and discusses his book Reflections Beneath the Buckeye Trees: Notes From a Life • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6-7pm We, 9/9. Knitting & Crochet Club • Louise Lowry Davis Ctr • All levels/English/ Spanish • Free • 9-11:30am Wed. Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • Free • Natural Cafe • sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • 5-6:30pm Wed.

MUSIC

Open Jam • At Revolver Pizza. Jam with musicians • 1429 San Andres St • Free • revolversb.com • 6-9pm Wed.

OUTDOORS

Wednesday 9/9 Forest Bathing Walk • Forest CHILDREN

Creator’s Club • Bilingual, weekly STEAM activity • Eastside Library • Free • 2-3pm We. Lectures/Meetings/Workshops Tell Me Your Stories • 8 week writing workshop for seniors • Gardens on Hope Ave. • $10 per class • For scheduling and registration contact: cynthiawaring22@gmail.com • 2:30-4pm Wednesdays 9/9 through 10/28. Poetry Reading • By Stephanie Barbé Hammer and Perie Longo • Unity of Santa Barbara Chapel • Free • 5:30-6:30pm We, 9/9. Romance Book Club • Discuss Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery West • Free • 5:30-6:30pm We, 9/9. NPRN: Financial Fitness for Nonprofits • Learn about internal budgeting, public reporting and more • Virtual event • Free, registration required • nprnsb.org • 10-11:30am We, 9/9. Sewing and Mending • Learn to repair something old or create something new • EE Makerspace • $15 • exploreecology.org • 6-8pm We, 9/9.

Therapy Walk led by Giuliana Mottin and presented by PALMA Colectiva • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, meet at Entrance Kiosk • $35-40 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9:30-10:30am We, 9/9.

SPECIAL EVENTS

A Day of BEEing • Krystle Hickman presents a one-hour visual journey demonstrating what it’s like to spend a whole day as a bee • SB Museum of Natural History • $10-12 • sbnature. org • 6-7pm We, 9/9.

Thursday 9/10 DANCE

María Bermúdez presents Convivencias at Tablao Museo • A flamenco production featuring internationally acclaimed artists • Santa Barbara Historical Museum • $30 • sbhistorical.org • 6:30pm Th, 9/10.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

How to Use Your Smartphone 101 • Hands-on workshop for iphone and android • Central Library, Tech Lab •

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Jenny Calcoen’s The Unapologetic Circle • Guided conversation, reflection and curated literature • Godmothers Books • $39 • godmothers.com • 3:30pm Tu, 9/8. Area Meeting • Panel discussion with Community Arts Residency Artists • The Community Arts Workshop • $12 • sbcaw.org • 6-8pm Tu, 9/8. LGBTQ+ Youth Club • Featuring games, activities, meaningful discussion and more • Fusion Academy Santa Barbara • Free •

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Free, registration required • calendar. library.santabarbaraca.gov • 4-5pm Th, 9/10. A Booker Prize Book Club • Discuss Elizabeth Strout’s The Things We Never Say • Godmothers Books • $28 • godmothers.com • 5:30pm Th, 9/10. NPRN Executive Directors Roundtable • Learn about building stronger board partnerships • 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 203 • Free • Registration required • sbfoundation. org • 10am-12pm Th, 9/10. The Carbon Wave • Author Talk with Dr. Leah Stokes about her book The Carbon Wave: A Story of Democracy, Parenthood, and the Race to Protect Our Planet presented by the CEC of Santa Barbara • Community Environmental Council • Free, RSVP recommended • chaucersbooks.com • 5:30-7:30pm Th, 9/10. Knit ‘n’ Needle • Fiber arts club • Montecito Library • Free • 2pm Th.

MUSIC

Gypsy Cats • Classic 40’s jazz • The Grand on State • $35 • live. thegrandonstate.com • 7pm Th, 9/10. Live Jazz Piano • With pianist Cainan Birchim • The House of Beau • frombeau.com • 7-9pm Th, 9/10. Mike Beck:The Ponies • A Celebration of the Horse in Song • Rubicon Theatre • $49 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Th, 9/10

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Mary Jance McCord Planned Parenthood Annual Bakesale • Over 150,000 books for great prices, plus vinyls, CD’s, games and more • Earl Warren Exhibit Hall • Free • earlwarren.com • 4-7pm Th, 9/10 and 10am-7pm Fr, 9/11 through Su, 9/13. Curated Cocktails • Evening of conversation, history and community with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres • SB Maritime Museum • $40 • sbmm. org • 5-7pm Th, 9/10.

Friday

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DANCE

The Stranger and Beethoven’s Tango • Selah Dance Collective and Nomad Tango’s contemporary dance production exploring social alienation • Lobero Theatre • $32-75 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 9/11.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS Chess Club • For beginners or experienced players of all ages • Central Library, Faulkner Gallery • Free • 2:30-4pm Fr, 9/11.

Elections and Civic Engagement Training • Covering voter registration, canvassing basics, voter safety and more • CEC Environmental Hub • Free • 5:15-7:30pm Fr, 9/11. Sew a Catchall • Choose fabrics and a create a storing pouch for your keys, phone and other accessories • EE Makerspace • $35 • exploreecology.org • 6-8pm Fr, 9/11.

MUSIC

Music & Meditation • Robert DeMaine, cellist • Weinman Hall, Music Academy of the West • $30 • musicandmeditationsb.com • 2pm Fr, 9/11. Fall Faculty Recital • Westmont College, Deane Chapel • Free • westmont.edu • 7pm Fr, 9/11. Shawn Thies and Her Band • Jazz performance • The Grand on State • $37-90 • live.thegrandonstate.com • 7:30pm Fr, 9/11. Brush Arbor • Award-Winning Country, Bluegrass & Gospel musicians • Rubicon Theatre • $39 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Fr, 9/11.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Zumbando con Eva • Lively dance class with easy-to-follow choreography • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Room • Free • 9:30-10:30am Fr, 9/11. 2nd annual Kenny Loggins Pickleball in the Danger Zone tournament • Benefiting Unity Shoppe • Santa Barbara Municipal Courts • $100 • sbscchamber.com • 8am Fr, 9/11.

Saturday 9/12 CHILDREN

Explore Together • Interactive learning activities • Central Library, Island Room • Free • 10-11:15am Sa, 9/12. Kids Club • Entertainment, creative arts, STEM projects and more • De La Guerra Place in front of Paseo Nuevo Cinemas • Free • paseonuevosb.com • 10am-1pm Sa, 9/12. Crafternoon • Fun crafts, ages 5+ • Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm, Sat. Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages, free w/admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

Planting a Fall Garden • Explore managing water, improving soils, and what & when to plant • Mesa Harmony Garden • Free, registration required • surveys.ucanr.edu • 10am12pm Sa, 9/12. Firescaping for Landscape Maintenance Professionals • Gain practical tools and learn to maintain gardens in high fire risk areas • Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Blaksley Library • $15 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9:30am12:30pm Sa, 9/12. Sketching in the Galleries • All skill levels invited to sketch from original works of art • SBMA Galleries • Free with Museum admission • 11:15am-12:15pm Sa, 9/12.

MUSIC

Colin Richardson and The Grand Band • Jazz performance • The Grand on State • $35 • thegrandonstate.com • 7:30pm Sa, 9/12. Kelly’s Lot • Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Roots, Folk, Blues, Latin Groves, Irish Melodies and more • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • 1:30-4:30pm Sa, 9/12. Santana • Rock performance • SB Bowl • $67-157 • sbbowl.com • 7:30pm Sa, 9/12 and Su, 9/13.

CHILDREN

Read with a Dog • Children practice reading to a furry friend • Central Library • Free • 3:30-4:30pm Fr.

COMEDY

Dennis Regan • Comedy performance • Solvang Festival Theater • $40-50 • solvangtheaterfest.org • 8-10pm Fr, 9/11.

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The Stranger and Beethoven’s Tango WITNESS THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN OF SELAH DANCE COLLECTIVE to Santa Barbara as they partner with Nomad Tango for a special one-night-only performance. Part one features the contemporary dance production The Stranger, which explores the experience of social alienation and othering, followed by a brief intermission and then Beethoven’s Tango, an international collaboration between artist Fernanda Ghi and composer Alfredo Minetti. Don’t miss this incredible partnership in action at 7:30 pm in the Lobero Theatre on Friday, September 11th.

For tickets $32-75, visit lobero.org

Songs and Stories with Roger McGuinn • Classic folk performance with a 12-string guitar by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer • Lobero Theatre • $57-107 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 9/12.

OUTDOORS

Latino Conservation Week Community Walk • Explore the plants, animals, and insects that call our local environment home • Elings Park, Upper parking lot by main office • Free, registration required • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9am-12pm Sa, 9/12. Architectural Walking Tour • History of buildings in SB • City Hall steps at De la Guerra Plaza • $20 • afsb.org • 10am, Sat.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Pocas pero locas y Lowriders (Writers and Riders) • Celebrating the richness of Hispanic culture with

a display of lowriders and an essay reading • Central Library, Michael Towbes Library Plaza • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 12-5pm Sa, 9/12. Anniversary Party • Celebrating 25 years of creating a community through art • Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 5-8pm Sa, 9/12. Cultured Abalone Walking Farm Tour • Get an insider’s look at processes that produce sustainable seafood • 9580 S Dos Pueblos Canyon Rd • $25-45 • sbscchamber.com • 12am Sa, 9/12. Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival • Handmade ocean themed art • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free-$7 • santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival.com • 10am-5pm Sa, 9/12 and 10am-4pm Su, 9/13.

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Beach Cleanup • Arroyo Burro Beach • Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center (blue building) to sign in • 10am-12pm Su, 9/13.

Star Party • Explore the night sky through a 20-in telescope • SBMNH, Palmer Observatory • Free • sbnature.org • 8-10pm Sa, 9/12.

Sundays at the Ranch • Family fun, barn animals, and tractor rides • Stow House • Free • goletahistory.org • 11am-2pm Sun.

Sunday Architecture Tour • Meet at Public Library Plaza at 40 E Anapamu St • Architectural Fdn of SB • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.

Poetry in the Bowl • An Afternoon with poets Crystal AC Salas and Catherine Abbey Hodges • SB Museum of Natural History, Coggeshall Bowl • Free with Museum admission • sbnature.org • 3:304:30pm Sa, 9/12.

LECTURES/MEETINGS/ WORKSHOPS

SPECIAL EVENTS

9/13 MUSIC

CHILDREN

Bilingual Storytime • Designed to support children’s early literacy development in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library • SBMA, Art Learning Lab • Free • sbma.net • 11-11:40am Su, 9/13. Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan • Guitar and harmonica blues, rag, and goodtime music • Cold Spring Tavern • Free • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 9/13. Prime Time Band Stow House Concert • Pop classics, tunes, and marches • Rancho La Patera & Stow House • Free • 2-4pm Su, 9/13. The Papas and Mamas • Authentic tribute to The Mamas & The Papas • Lobero Theatre • $59-79 • lobero.org • 6pm Su, 9/13.

Beyond Reading: A Literacy & Learning Fair • Featuring Interactive activities and local organizations presenting community services and programs • Central Library, Michael Towbes Upper Plaza • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 2-4pm Su, 9/13. Harvest of Hope Gala • Food, drinks, and entertainment benefitting Alpha Resource Center • Imagine Park at Cathedral Oaks Campus • $250 • fundforsantabarbara.org • 4:308pm Su, 9/13. Free 2nd Sunday For Tri-County Residents • SB Museum of Art • Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo County residents enjoy free admission • 12-4pm Su, 9/13.

Poetry in the Bowl EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF POETRY UNDER THE OPEN SKY when The Santa Barbara Poetry Series and Gunpowder Poetry present poets Crystal AC Salas, author of the bilingual poetry chapbook Grief Logic, and Catherine Abbey Hodges, most recently author of Empty Me Full, for an afternoon poetry reading accompanied by music from cellist and singer Rob Hodges. Bring a seat cushion and join these talented artists in the SB Museum of Natural History’s Coggeshall Bowl from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Saturday, September 12th. Free with Museum admission, for info visit sbnature.org

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The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art: The Tactile Mind

Haptic Knowing Explores Art of Touch

Home Soil Pod II (Trunk) by Andrea Bersaglieri

Topography of Use by Janet Ayako Neuwalder

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A NEW EXHIBITION SHOWCASING FIVE ARTISTS WHOSE WORK EXPLORES TOUCH as a way of thinking, learning, and understanding the world, Haptic Knowing is being presented by The Westmont RidleyTree Museum of Art.

Glowing Seed by Carol Shaw Sutton

Featuring the work of Andrea Bersaglieri, Lea Feinstein, Janet Neuwalder, Carol ShawSutton, and Eliot Spaulding, the exhibition runs from September 3rd through November 7th. A free, public opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 3rd, from 4 to 6pm.

Interim museum director Chris Rupp notes that through years of sustained experimentation and direct engagement with materials, each artist has developed a distinctive visual language shaped by the reciprocal exchange between hand, material, and process. “In an era increasingly mediated by screens, this exhibition invites viewers to recognize the intelligence of touch and imagine the gestures,

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decisions and accumulated knowledge embodied in each work,” Rupp says. A downstairs exhibition features As It Is in Heaven: Encaustic Paintings by Marissa Voytenko from September 3rd through December 19th. The museum is open Mon-Fri 10-4; and Sat 11-5.

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Art Venues

• GALLERIES • STUDIOS • MUSEUMS • PUBLIC PLACES • Casa Dolores • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032 Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805-565-5653 • casadelherrero.com Channing Peake Gallery • Scaling the Walls • 8-5 M-F • 105 E Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994 Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • colettecosentino.com Community Arts Workshop • 631 Garden St • 10-6pm Fri & By Appt • sbcaw.org

Marlene Struss

SBSA Open Studios Tour

Corridan Gallery • • 125 N Milpas • 11-5 We-Sa • 805-966-7939 • corridan-gallery.com

Open Studio: 9/5-9/7 • 11-5 www.MarleneStruss.com 4025 State St. #13, SB 805-967-7179

10 West Gallery • Figurative through Sept 13 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 • 10westgallery.com Architectural Fdn Gallery • What Remains by Don Scott & Ella Jennings: Sep 12 through Nov 7 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org Arrediamo Fine Art & Traditional Rugs Gallery • 911.5 State St • arrediamo.com Art & Soul Gallery • Sylvan Butera Rich: Colors of the Coast through Sep 27 • Thu-Sun 12-5; by appt • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com

Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames Since 1970 and Jackie Amézquita: Gemidos de la Tierra through Nov 29 • museum.ucsb.edu Art From Scrap • Explore Ecology • exploreecology.org ArtLabbé Gallery • Free art, music, & exercise classes to our individuals with special needs & family members • Tu, We, Th, Sun 12-5:30; Fr 12-5 • 111 Santa Barbara St, #H • artlabbe.org Atkinson Gallery • Tu & We 10–2 • SBCC Humanities East Campus Rm 203 • atkinsongallerysbcc.com Bella Rosa Galleries • 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707 The Carriage and Western Art Museum • Old Spanish Days Trophy Saddles; Victoria Stables Wagon • Ongoing • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 Mo-Fr • carriagemuseum.org California Nature Art Museum • Untamed Desert: Captured by Paulette Donnellon, through Jan 18; Lulu Hyggelig: California’s First Thomas Dambo Troll • ongoing • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org

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Casa de La Guerra • Fine Print, Hard Lines: Housing and Exclusion in Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara 1925 – 2025: A Portrait in Maps; Finding Fiesta through Oct 25 • ongoing • $5/ Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

Cypress Gallery • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-7371129 • lompocart.org El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas - ongoing • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org Elverhøj Museum • Through the Eyes of Wiinblad through Jan 10 • History & Danish culture • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • elverhoj.org Faulkner Gallery • 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653. Fazzino 3-D Studio Gallery • 3-D original fine art • 1011 State St • 805730-9109 • Fazzino.com Fuzion Gallery & Boutique • Hand blown glass, 100 + artists • 1115 State St • fuzionglass.com Gallery 113 • Members of the SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com Gallery Josephine • 133 E Anapamu St • Work by Josephine Tournier Ingram • 1st Thu & By Appt Gallery Los Olivos • Horizons: work by Morgan Green, Terri Taber, Carol Talley through Sep 30 • Daily 10-4pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-6887517 • gallerylosolivos.com Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • lotusland.org Grace Fisher Fdn • Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • WeSu 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org

RUTH ELLEN HOAG

www.ruthellenhoag.com @ruthellenhoag 805-689-0858 ~inquire for studio classes~

Indah Gallery • Perspective: Jorge “Chucho” Hernandez through Sep 20 • Fri-Sun 12-5 • 2190 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez • maxgleason.com/indah-gallery James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Century Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347 Jewish Federation of Greater SB • Portraits of Survival interactive ~ Ongoing • 9-4pm Mo-Fr • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114 Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • kathrynedesigns.com La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Fine Line Gallery; Elevate Gallery; Illuminations Gallery • Multi-Artist Studio/Gallery Spaces • La Cumbre Plaza • 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com Linden Studio • Art & Artifacts • 963 Linden Ave, Carpinteria • 805570-9195.

Danuta Bennett

LCCCA Illuminations Gallery La Cumbre Plaza www.DanutaBennett.com

Museum of Contemporary Art SB • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org Legacy Arts International • Wed-Sun 12-8pm • La Cumbre Plaza • 310-880-6671 • legacyartsb.com Palm Loft Gallery • Sacred Places • Paintings of Arturo Tello through Sept 6 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • 1-6 Fr-Su & By Appt • 805-684-9700 • palmloft.com Patricia Clarke Studio • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-4527739 • patriciaclarkestudio.com Peregrine Galleries • Early CA & American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805252-9659 • @peregrinegalleries Pippin • La Aracada’s newest art, antiques, boutique • 1114 State #24. Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.com

Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459 Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden • 805-684-7789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org Maker House • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • makerhouse.org Marcia Burtt Gallery • Landscape paintings, prints, & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-962-5588 • artlacuna.com Mate Gallery • Beach images alongside vintage oils, gifts • 1014 Coast Village Rd • 805-895-6283 • mategallery.com MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • moxi.org

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Fine Art Prints Greeting Cards and more

Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily • 805682-4711 • sbnature.org Santa Barbara Tennis Club 2nd Fridays Art • Western Edge Sep 4 through Nov 4 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • 2ndfridaysart.com

Sea Glass Festival Set for Earl Warren Showgrounds

Santa Ynez Chumash Museum • A Legacy of Culture, Innovation, and Resilience • 3500 Numancia St, SY • Thu-Sun 10-5pm • sychumashmuseum.org Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum • 3596 Sagunto St • 12-4pm We-Su • santaynezmuseum.org

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REH Contemporary • Music in the Air • 12 W Anapamu • Studio of Ruth Ellen Hoag and gallery for local artists • 805-689-0858 • RuthEllenHoag.com Santa Barbara Art Works • Arts Education for All • 28 E Victoria St • 805-260-6705 • M-F 8:30-4:30 • sbartworks.org Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • Still Growing: 100 Years of California’s Native Plants through Mar 2027 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org Santa Barbara City Hall Gallery • Scaling The Walls • featuring Arts Alliance members • 735 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara Fine Art • Places from the Heart • Landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 1-6 We-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com Santa Barbara Historical Museum • Project Fiesta!: Arte de los Mantónes and Finding Saint Barbara; Edward Borein Gallery, and The Story

Art Events SBSA Tour Opening reception • Community Arts Workshop • $25 benefiting Adam’s Angels • santabarbarastudioartists.com • 5-8pm Fri, 9/4. SBSA 25th Annual Studio Tour • Three-day self-guided tour of private art studios throughout Montecito and Santa Barbara, Goleta, showcasing sculpture, contemporary abstract painting, symbolism, paper art, and assemblage • santabarbarastudioartists.com • 11am-

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of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • sbhistorical.org Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin through Nov 29 • The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and SB Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Daily • 805-962-8404 • SBMM.org Santa Barbara Museum Of Art • Random-Access Memory: Internet Art, through Sep 27; As if in a Dream: History, Fantasy, Future: through Jan 3 • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-963-4364 • sbma.net Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Butterflies Alive! through Sep 7; The Living Print through Nov 8; Chumash Basketry: Art & Life through Nov 30 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • sbnature.org

5pm Sat, Sun, Mon, 9/5, 6, 7. The Cat Room and Other Decorative Splendours • Opening reception for Brad Nack’s new art show of cat-themed pieces, featuring music by special guest DJ Espinaca • Community Arts Workshop • Free • 6-10pm Fr, 9/5. Opening Reception for The Taut and the Lush • by Madeleine Ignon • Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara • 5-7pm Fr, 9/5. Opening Reception for Alan Freeman, A Retrospective • Show is honoring Lompoc/Santa Barbara

Sahyun Genealogical Library • Research family history • 316 Castillo St • Tue/Thu 10-4; Sun & 3rd Sat 1-4 • SBGen.org Seimandi & Leprieur • Michael EB Detto: Looking Ahead Sept • 33 W Anapamu St. • Wed-Sat 11-6 • 805610-1203 • seimandileprieur.com Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 115:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255 Sullivan Goss • Patricia Chidlaw: Blue Room through Oct 26; Summer Salon II through Sep 21; Wosene: Words in Time through Sep 21; • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805-7301460 • sullivangoss.com Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum • 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • quinlanmuseum.com • 805-687-4623 SYV Historical Museum & Carriage House • Art of The Western Saddle • ongoing • 3596 Sagunto St, SY • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805688-7889 • santaynezmuseum.org Tamsen Gallery • Before they were Legends through Sep 17 • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com UCSB Library Ocean Gallery • Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads through Jan 2027 • library.ucsb.edu artist who has passed and his large landscape works • Lompoc Library’s Grossman Gallery • 1-3pm Sa, 9/5. Opening Reception for What Remains • by Don Scott & Ella Jennings • Architectural Foundation of SB Gallery • 5-7 Fr, 9/11. Carpinteria Creative Arts Market • Pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30pm-6pm Thu. SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10am-5pm Sun.

BRINGING TOGETHER OCEAN LOVERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, the 2026 Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival returns for its 11th year to Earl Warren Showgrounds on September 12th and 13th. Louise Sciutto, Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival President says the weekend “will be filled with spectacular opportunities for ocean lovers to learn from artists and experts while perusing handmade creations.” The celebrations will include treasure contests, creative arts workshops, event speakers, a handcrafted marketplace, and a front lawn exhibition from the California Coastal Arts & Ocean Alliance. Make sure to look out for guest speaker Angelique Allen, who will offer a fascinating look into the intersection of ocean art and octopus neuroscience. Allen, who is obtaining her PhD studying visual processing in octopus brains, uses fMRI-like scans to watch brain activity in real time while octopuses watch movies, adding to our understanding of how they perceive the world around them. Interactive workshops include Sea Glass Wire Wrap Pendants, Sea Glass Mobiles, Coastal Crushed Glass Art, and Coastal Macramé (Keychain & Bracelet). For tickets ($7-15) or to register for a workshop, visit santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival.com.

Voice Gallery • AAC Fall Show & SB Sculptors Guild Public Art Proposals • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Sun • 805-965-6448 Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805-

962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum Of Art • Haptic Knowing through Nov 7; As It Is in Heaven: Encaustic Paintings by Marissa Voytenko through Dec 19 • Mon-Fri 10-4; and Sat 11-5 • westmont.edu/museum The Yes Store • Art by Local Artists • 1015 State St • M-F: 11am-6pm; Sa:10:30am-6pm; Su: 10:30am-5pm • theyesstore.com

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Cultural Night Out

ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. State St also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.

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Santa Barbara’s

Kickin It • 800 Block of State Street • Meet Harry, Joan, Steve, and Donald! A dynamic team of talented musicians creating unforgettable moments filled with rhythmic beats and soaring vocals. Kickin It will be on the street playing the best rock ‘n roll from the 60’s right through to today’s music hits!

September 3rd • 5 to 8pm

6. domecíl • 1223 State Street • Come celebrate 5. Santa Barbara Art Works • 28 E Victoria St. • Pandas the five-year anniversary on the Beach Santa Barbara Artworks artists reception features of domecíl and enjoy artist Reiko Karl as she has been the work of Laurie developing her art process over Pincus, whose art the years at Artworks and has explores the spaces combined her love for painting where imagination and 1 Participating W. Micheltorena St. animals and beaches into a fun Micheltorena St. reality, childhood and adulthood, and dreams and waking Venue series of whimsical paintings. life meet. Her cast of over 400 imaginary characters inhabits La Cumbre Plaza Alameda Park Live DJ, Charles Jefferson and playful narratives that blur the boundaries between fictional Venue Highlight Arlington Snacks provided by Mo’s to Go. Plaza and real-world landscapes.

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3. Santa Barbara Fine Art • 1321 State Street • As Santa Barbara W. Figueroa St. MTD summers transition into fall, we Transit enjoy the long, warm days and Center W. Carillo St. cool evenings with a golden hills backdrop. Come explore this seasonal transition through the art of our W. Carillo St. extraordinarily talented local artists. (Painting by Kelly Hine Rancho Canada Vineyard. Santa Ynez 16 x 20 pastel) W. Canon Perdido St.

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8. REH Contemporary Studio & Gallery • 12 W. Anapamu St. • The ambience E. Anapamu St. of the gallery turns inward and St. intimate in Ruth E. Figueroa SB County Courthouse 14 15 16 Ellen Hoag’s paintings for 18 17 September. Contemplation, considers the human form, 19 E. Figueroa St. meditations and reflections. This 18 E. Carillo St.month also initiates a new gallery wall dedicated to 19 20 students at REH Studio who 21 Lobero TheatreE. Carillo St. have completed a body of El Presidio 2022 work. September’s featured artist is Ken Waxman. 1100

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2. Art & Soul • 1323 State Street • Moving beyond direct observation, Santa Barbara artist Sylvan Butera Rich explores the California coast through memory, intuition, and color. Blending the natural world with an internal landscape, her latest body of work transforms familiar vistas into expressive meditations on place, abundance, and the rhythms that shape our connection to nature.

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1. VOICE Gallery • La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Ave., Unit H-124 • Join us for the Abstract Art Collective Fall Member Show, juried by Susan Tibbles, and vote on ten public-art proposals from the Sculptor Guild Public Arts Initiative at W.W.Sola St. the Voice Gallery, through Sep Participating Micheltorena St. 25 (M–F 11–5, Sat–Sun 1–5). Venue Receptions: Sep 3 (1st Thursday) and Sep 18 (3rd Friday), 5–8 Venue Highlight pm. Image by Denise Carey.

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E. Canon Perdido St. & Leprieur Gallery • 33 W. Anapamu St. 9. Seimandi • We proudly present Another Room, our first exhibition 4. Tamsen Gallery • 1309 State Street • Join usW.atCanon TamsenPerdido St. MCA E. Canon Perdido St. dedicated entirely to photography, featuring Los Angeles-based El Paseo 23 Gallery for Before They Were Legends, a breathtaking exhibition German photographer Michael EB Detto. Detto transforms of rare trial proofs from the De la familiar urban environments MCA 24 Guerra 23 W. De La Guerra St. Bob Bonis Archive. Experience into spaces of ambiguity and Plaza E. De La Guerra St. Paseo Nuevo De la intimate, unseen moments narrative possibility, exploring 24 Guerra W. De La Guerra St. Plaza City Hall E. De La Guerra St. Paseo Nuevo of The Beatles and The architecture as a vessel for Rolling Stones during their abstraction and psychological City Hall groundbreaking tours from experience. Join us in the artist’s E. Ortega St. W. Ortega St. 1964 to 1966. Don’t miss this presence for live music and unique journey into music E. Ortega St. W. Ortega St. complimentary refreshments! 25 history! 600 0

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10. Sullivan Goss • 11 E. Anapamu St. • Sullivan Goss celebrates the opening of Patricia Chidlaw’s latest solo exhibition: The Blue Room. This show is full of new works that demonstrate why the artist is one of California’s most popular realist painters. Also on view: Wosene: Words in Time, and our Summer Salon II.

11. Santa Barbara Museum of Art • 1130 State Street • Sing songs with never-before-sung lyrics generated from bizarre Internet datasets. Spam emails to the tune of Sweet Caroline? OkCupid profiles in the style of Pink Pony Club? The choice is yours! Comedian and writer Jamie Brew creates parodies for you to perform using software from the utmost frontier of karaoke research.

12. Faulkner Gallery • 40 E. Anapamu St. • This exhibition features Hispanic and Latino artists, highlighting diverse approaches to themes of identity, cultural memory, and experiences. Co-curated by Jacqueline Valenzuela and Elizabeth Munzón, this exhibit is part of Raíces y Sueños, our annual programming series celebrating Hispanic Heritage. The reception will include a musical performance by guitarist, Tony Ybarra.

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13. Gallery Josephine • 133 E. Anapamu St. • Step inside Gallery Josephine for an evening of art, studio process and community. Discover Josephine Tournier Ingram’s contemporary paintings, experience a film revealing her creative process, and leave your mark on a collaborative canvas— adding words, stories and texture that will become the foundation for a future original artwork. 14. Gallery 113 • 1114 State Street #8 • Co-op gallery for members of the Santa Barbara Art Assoc. Our Artist of the Month is Odessa Burrow. Odessa’s artwork is inspired by nature, the coastline and mountain trails of Santa Barbara. Other featured artists working in various mediums will be on hand to discuss their exhibits.

15. Waterhouse Gallery • 1114 State Street #9 • The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes, by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison. Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.

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16. Fuzion Gallery & Boutique • 1115 State Street • Artist Jacob Vantiger presents mixed-media paintings alongside new tattooinspired works, blending bold imagery, texture, and traditional influences. Drawing from years of tattooing, music, and visual storytelling, the exhibition explores the connection between tattoo culture and fine art, accompanied by live music and drinks by HeartNSoul Mixology. 17. Ace Rivington • 1100 State Street • The Five - An Exhibition by G. Pierre La Citadelle stands through time, turmoil, and silence. Through five encounters with this living monument, The Five explores the dialogue between stone, mountains, trees, light, memory, and resilience. Join us at Ace Rivington to celebrate a Caribbean inspired art and culture event. Rum Drinks served. 18. The Front Space by Anacapa Architecture • 1023 State Street • Bernard Trainor’s Absorb is the inaugural solo-artist show for Anacapa Architecture’s gallery, Front Space. Absorb investigates the emersion of artist into landscape and the pattern language which emerges from this integral connection. 19. The Yes Store • 1015 State

Street • Come celebrate the current work of our incredibly talented local artists. Enjoy music, drinks, and treats. View our private collection of Eileen Richardson’s 1980’s art pottery, whose work is in The Smithsonian Museum! Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store!

20. SuperMoss • 922 State Street • Join us for another 1st Thursday at SuperMoss, where preserved moss takes center stage! Explore our collection of moss art and unique plant arrangements, and enjoy live watercolor painting by artist Casson Demon. Meet fellow art and plant lovers and connect with inspired crafters in a relaxing, immersive green atmosphere.

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23. SBTHP & The SPACE • Casa de la Guerra, 15 E. De La Guerra Street • Celebrate Chumash culture through hands-on art activities at The SPACE and visit Casa de la Guerra to see two new exhibits: Fine Print, Hard Lines: Housing & Exclusion in Santa Barbara; and Finding Fiesta, a UCSB Interdisciplinary Humanities Center exhibition featuring art projects by junior high & high school students from across Santa Barbara.

21. Game Seeker • 920 State Street

• Grace Vega, The Soul Grace, is a first-generation Latina. She is a soulful artist and poet! Through her art and poetry, she explores healing, self-love, and the Soul that shapes us. Her work invites reflection and connection. She will be sharing live poetry readings and offering original artwork for sale.

22. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series • SBIFF’s Film Center, 916 State Street • Join us at the NEW Film Center every 1st Thursday for free screenings of short films by Santa Barbara filmmakers. Check sbiff.org/sbfilmmakers for film info. Showtimes 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, and 7pm. (showtimes subject to change)

24. Santa Barbara Historical Museum • 136 E. De La Guerra St. • Join the Museum for a special Flor y Canto performance of early California music and dance at 6pm. Guests can also enjoy wine and view our latest exhibitions Finding Saint Barbara & Arte de los Mantónes along with our permanent galleries. All ages welcome.

25. Center For Psychotherapy & Integrative Health • 615 State Street, STE B • Take a picture with Freud. Come visit the ‘Center For Psychotherapy’ to sit with Freud, take a personality test, and more... We are featuring local artist Joanna Bea of Bea Furnishings, showcasing her upholstered chairs in a collection titled “The most comfortable part of therapy is the chair.”

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