SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Rally4Kids is celebrating ten years of providing support for the United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County. Their kickoff party took place a couple weeks back and excitement is gearing up for the Rally4Kids event taking place Saturday, September 13th. Rally4Kids Chair and Co-Founder Monte Wilson and CEO of
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — On the heels of World Refugee Day and with the government slashing humanitarian aid programs, disaster relief work is more important than ever. ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray stopped by The Morning News Monday. She shared what the Santa Barbara based humanitarian aid organization is doing to help the growing number
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Saturday is International Yoga Day and a new Yoga and Pilates Studio is set to open in Carpinteria on Monday, June 23rd. Casey Glassman shares more about her studio named “Olada Yoga”, explains the origin of the name, and what kind of classes they offer. For more information and to book
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Wednesday was another warmer than average day, especially for inland areas that hit the triple digit mark. A cooling trend begins Thursday, with near normal temperatures expected by Friday. Highs Thursday for coastal areas will be in the 60s and 70s, with inland areas cooling to the 80s and low 90s.
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ISLA VISTA, Calif. — The bluffs in Isla Vista are a prime example of how erosion is speeding up along California’s coastline. There is a growing threat to coastal homes because of rising sea levels and climate change. Charles Lester, the Director of UC Santa Barbara’s Coastal Policy Center, posed an important question that experts
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The summer-like temperatures persist Wednesday, with sweltering heat in the forecast for inland areas. High pressure aloft and very weak onshore flow is causing temperatures to soar. Most inland communities will be in the 90s, but Paso Robles is expected to reach the triple digits today. Even though there is no Heat Advisory issued by
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Montecito resident, former board-certified surgeon, and podcast host Dr. Buck Joffrey is a longevity expert. He stopped by The Morning News Tuesday. Dr. Joffrey emphasized the importance of a diet low in added sugar and high in protein, a work out routine that involves cardio and weight lifting, plus the importance
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Sansum Diabetes Research Institute, also known as SDRI, is a Santa Barbara based non-profit focused on improving the lives of those affected by diabetes. World-renowned Pediatric Endocrinologist, advisor at SDRI, and Professor Dr. Francine Kaufman, who has worked in diabetes care for over 40 years, stopped by Your Morning News today.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Records are presenting “Locals & Legends: Celebrating the Music of David Crosby” at the Granada on Saturday, May 24th. Tariqh Akoni, Producer and Director of A&R at Santa Barbara Records and Davis Fansler, the Chairman and President of Santa Barbara Records stopped by your Morning
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Temperatures will soar on Wednesday, with advisory-level heat expected for inland communities. Coastal areas will warm to the 70s and 80s, but inland areas will primarily be in the mid-to-upper 90s. The above average temperatures have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory that will be in effect
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The warming trend began Monday and will continue Tuesday, with warmer temperatures in the forecast for the day as a ridge of high pressure continues to build. Temperatures are well above seasonal average, with highs mostly in the 70s and 80s, with some inland spots warming into the low 90s. While
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — If you’ve missed the summer-like heat, you’re in luck. A warming trend begins Monday, with much warmer temperatures in the forecast for the rest of the week. The strong offshore push and high pressure aloft brings temperatures to well above average conditions. High temperatures Monday will mostly be in the 70s
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A cooling trend begins Friday, but temperatures will remain mild for the entire region. Coastal areas will cool to the 50s and 60s, but inland spots hold onto high temperatures in the 70s and 80s. By Saturday morning, onshore flow increases and cold front sweeping through will cause daytime temperatures to
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Summer is fast-approaching and the Rosewood Miramar Beach has an incredible line-up of summer activities. Managing Director Rick Fidel came onto Your Morning News to preview all the fun that’s planned. The Miramar Swim Raft is making its comeback on Friday, May 16th. The Rosewood Miramar has events starting Memorial Day
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. – As national flower prices rise due to import tariffs, Westerlay Orchids in Carpinteria is offering a budget-friendly, locally grown alternative just in time for Mother’s Day. The popular orchid grower has kept its prices steady this year, thanks to its Santa Barbara County-based facilities that produce every bloom from flask to flower.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience returns next week with over 70 food and wine events planned across Santa Barbara County. It is happening May 12-18. Event Director Jamie Knee and Founder of Apples to Zucchini Cooking School Nancy Martz stopped by The Morning News. They shared more about the events planned,
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Polo in Paradise is back at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, making the beginning of another season of world-class polo. Longtime polo player and the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club’s Board President Henry Walker stopped by The Morning News. He previewed the season and shared what attendees can
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Jamie Knee is a recognized global Wine Expert, recently named one of the “top 50 women in wine hospitality.” She serves as the Director of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, is a wine travel host, and a contribution writer for the Montecito Journal and the Santa Barbara Independent. She brought several
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The music and storyline are familiar, but the Dos Pueblos Theatre Company is putting their own spin on the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” this upcoming weekend. Student performers Audrey Messer playing Donna Sheridan and Nicole Bailey playing Sophie Sheridan stopped by the Morning News Friday. The students highlight what its like
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Students at UC Santa Barbara marked the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a peaceful on-campus protest Thursday, calling for greater public recognition and education about the mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire. Organized by the Armenian Student Association, the demonstration included chants, handmade posters, and a symbolic
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