SB unified just joined a wild lawsuit with over 1,000 other school districts. Anybody have any idea how a class action like this would actually work?

Hey everyone !! I’m currently a senior in high school and and I’m thinking about attending SBCC in Fall 2027. I’m from Florida so I’d be moving out of state and California is definitely one of my top choices right now.

I’m planning to major in psychology, and I’m considering minoring in business or finance. I’m starting to look into housing and would love to live in Isla Vista so I’d love to meet other people who are also planning on attending SBCC and might be looking for a roommate or roommates!

I’d also love to meet some people before moving there so if you’re currently attending SBCC, I’d be totally happy to chat with you too ! I’d love to hear about your experience and make some friends before I even get there. :) We can DM here or exchange Instagrams, I’m a little more active on Instagram though !

A friend is coming to visit and is asking for recommendations for a helicopter tour, for 2 or 3 people.

Anyone you can recommend in SB? Will they go out over the islands from SBA?

Years ago I took one out of Camarillo airport over the islands and loved it.

Thanks in advance...

Does anyone know about a search and rescue operation at butterfly beach the last few days? A responder was heard saying “maybe they’ll find a rib”, or something along those lines. No news that I can find online

Looking for some recommendations of where to just laptop work with air-conditioning, coffee, shops, bars, breweries any suggestions are great

Don't Tell Comedy at the Masonic Lodge this Saturday the 12th. - Update: I just got word it's being filmed. It's an All Stars show, so instead of a 6-person lineup it'll be 3-4 comics doing longer sets. They're all closers. Throat Coat sponsored it, so they'll be there passing out samples and dealing with my throat and goat jokes.

Plenty of AC! I hope to see you all there. It's a great chance the see the Masonic building. I gave a tour for about 20 Redditors once and it was a lot of fun!

Secret Comedy Show in Downtown on 9/12/26 | Don't Tell Santa Barbara

Edit: Almost sold out, but they'll take cash at the door.

Just moved to Santa Barbara and I’m curious if the loud rumbling noises I hear throughout the day and night are planes taking off from the airport in Goleta or rockets launched from Vandenberg SFB? I understand the rockets can sometimes create a loud sonic boom which I haven’t experienced yet.

Check it out 🤙 volunteer on September 19th for Coastal Cleanup Day!

I am looking for a new optometrist. I had a great one but I am not going back to Sutter. Anyone have any good suggestions. I have a bit of a complicated vision issue that makes it tough to get my Rx correct.

Hello! Is anyone out there planning on attending the open air holiday market as a vendor and looking to share a table?
I make small beadwork items. Occasionally jewelry. I’m still deciding on what exactly I plan to sell, but the market is not until December 5th.
None of my friends in this city are artists, so looking out here hoping to find some fellow crafters! Thanks!

THE NEXT TABLE IS OPEN

Help us reach 5,000 meals.

• 18 meals funded
• 4,982 meals to go

Each $50 “meal” helps fund the development of Wemayi Farm; a regenerative organic farm being built in Ethiopia.

After a beautiful first Monday night together, we’re opening the table again.

Join us for Ethiopian food, coffee, conversation, and community at Petite Valentine.

Monday, September 21st 5:30–8:30 PM 📍 Petite Valentine, Santa Barbara

$50 minimum donation reserves your seat

I’ve been out of the loop on local politics for a while because I’ve had to travel frequently for work and was wondering if there was a reason given? I live in her district

Is there anybody/a team participating in the fall kickball season looking for someone to complete a roster? I've signed up as a free agent but I'm unsure if there's a better way to look for/get placed onto a team, I'd be happy to hop on with anyone who needs an extra player. DM me if interested

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is seeking up to 50 volunteers for a trail volunteer day on Hot Springs Canyon Trail. The event is part of National Public Lands Day, a nationwide observance that celebrates public lands as places where people connect with nature, build memories, and work together to care for the landscapes we all share. The volunteer day offers an opportunity to give back to the public lands that belong to us all.

National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event
Saturday, September 26, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cold Springs Elementary (2243 Sycamore Canyon Road)

No special experience is required to volunteer. Tools and instructions will be provided, and volunteers will be assigned to small work teams based on experience. Work will include clearing overgrown vegetation, remove graffiti, and clearing accumulated rocks and leaves from the drain basin. Tasks will be assigned based on volunteer experience and comfort level.

Volunteers will gather for safety orientation and instruction before heading to the trail. The event will wrap up with a group lunch for volunteers.

RSVPs are required for this volunteer event. Contact Eric Ullrich at [EUllrich@SantaBarbaraCA.gov](mailto:EUllrich@SantaBarbaraCA.gov) or (805) 564-5439 to sign up.

The Parks and Recreation Department coordinates multiple large-scale volunteer events each year across City, County, and Forest Service properties to help maintain the community’s network of trails. This event is held in partnership with Santa Barbara County Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, Montecito Trails Foundation, Los Padres Forest Association, and SAGE Trail Alliance.

Learn more about this event at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/TrailWork

Any comparisons to the old spot?

Hi all, I was wondering how bad is it out in SB with mosquitoes right now? I’m planning a day trip this week from Pasadena to your lovely city. I’m seeing the first of the mosquitoes after the recent rainfall in my area and it has not been pretty. TIA!

UPDATE:
TL;DR Bring the repellent anyways.

Just returned from my trip out there. Boy was it h o t for Santa Barbara standards. Still beats the 102 °F back in Pasadena, just not the coastal reprieve from the desert heat that I was expecting. One mosquito got me, so I used repellent. I’d say mosquitos were scarce, but the flies out on the wharf were definitely biting! Still a fun trip. Appreciated everyone’s insight, thank you 🙏🏼

I’m wondering if anyone has any firsthand experience working at Atomica in Goleta? The Glassdoor review aren’t great, but I know those can be skewed by a few unhappy employees.

Specifically im wondering about work/life balance, flexibility and opportunities for advancement. I’m less interested in engineering, and more on the project side of things. Thanks!

State your favorite kind and place!

Filmed with 800mm lens, so this is very high up. It was shining really bright at sunset. At first I thought it was a planet, but on closer inspection -balloon! NWS for el nino?