A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through Monday afternoon for the Santa Barbara County southwestern and southeastern coast. Hazards are expected through October 13, with conditions affecting beachgoers and coastal activity along the south coast.
Five people, including two infants, were injured Sunday afternoon in a three-car crash at Betteravia and Monrovia roads in Santa Maria. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department said all five were taken to Marian Regional Medical Center with minor to moderate injuries.
Emergency crews responded Sunday afternoon to a three-vehicle crash near West Betteravia and Mahoney roads west of Santa Maria city limits. Five people were taken to the hospital after the collision, according to the report.
State of Mind Cafe and Blind Fitness will present a free screening of Unseen the Documentary at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on Saturday, Oct. 17. The event is planned in honor of White Cane Awareness Day and includes themes of mental health, disability and immigration.
Santa Barbara mayoral and City Council candidates outlined ideas for supporting local artists and arts spaces at a forum hosted by the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative and the Community Arts Workshop. The discussion added a culture-focused note to the local campaign season.
A CalMatters report republished by Noozhawk looks at how Democrats are seeking to change the rules for recall elections and how Proposition 5 would give voters a say. The measure has implications for state and local politics across Santa Barbara County.
SpaceX is planning a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday, with a backup window Tuesday if needed. The mission will carry Starlink satellites, and the first-stage booster is expected to land back at South Base.
Pumpkin patches have opened for the season across Santa Barbara County, including Lane Farms in Santa Barbara. Families can find hayrides, farm animals and other fall attractions as Halloween approaches.
Santa Barbara Humane’s Western-themed gala drew nearly 300 guests to its Santa Barbara campus and raised more than $370,000. The total topped the organization’s fundraising goal by more than $70,000.