Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: What Tuesday’s oil drilling vote could mean for Santa Barbara County residents.

Happening soon: Childbirth Preparation Class: In Person on the Santa Barbara Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Monday September 14th Patch AM
Monday September 14th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Santa Barbara! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Tuesday's oil drilling vote could mean for Santa Barbara County residents.
  • How Hancock Honors is turning community generosity into student opportunity.
  • Seven standout county hikes the Land Trust wants you exploring next

Also on today's calendar: GLORIA'S OLD HAUNT - West Coast Premiere and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Santa Barbara County set to ban new onshore oil and gas drilling, and block idle wells from restarting - Santa Barbara News-Press (newspress.com) — Santa Barbara County supervisors are set to vote Tuesday on an ordinance that would ban new onshore oil and gas wells and prevent more than 1,200 idle wells from restarting in unincorporated areas. Supporters frame it as a climate and public health measure, while opponents warn of job and revenue losses, and a future phase could eventually phase out existing wells entirely.
   

2. Hancock Honors celebrates community leaders, students and community support (santamariatimes.com) — Allan Hancock College recently hosted its Hancock Honors celebration, recognizing leaders who have strengthened education, the arts, and Northern Santa Barbara County, including winemaker and philanthropist Fred Brander. Students shared powerful stories of resilience and support, while the event raised more than $240,000 to fund scholarships and programs that help local residents access affordable higher education and career training.
   

3. Land Trust identifies top 7 conserved hikes in Santa Barbara County (santamariatimes.com) — If you're looking to get outside near Santa Barbara, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County has highlighted seven top conserved hikes across the county, from Lompoc and Guadalupe to South Coast preserves. Their early-September blog post encourages locals to explore protected trails while learning how the nonprofit works to conserve natural resources, farmland, and open space for future generations.
   

4. REACH Announces New Grant Program for Aerospace Technology (noozhawk.com) — A new Space Vandenberg Innovation Fund, run with partners including UC Santa Barbara, is offering up to $525,000 to support aerospace and space-related technologies on the Central Coast. Local students, researchers, startups, and companies can apply for grants up to $100,000, with letters of intent due Oct. 2 and full applications due Oct. 16, and awards expected in December.
   

📸 Around Santa Barbara

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Santa Barbara

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Santa Barbara Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Santa Barbara PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE!
    ADOPTED TODAY :) Meet ADOPTABLE Arlo & Buddy! They are a dynamic duo of pure love and constant entertainment. We have been fostering these two and… (Nextdoor Mission Canyon)
  • Azul Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Front Desk Agent/Bartender (''Agente de Recepcion/Cantinero/a'') in Santa Barbara. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Food Production Manager Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Santa Barbara. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Barbara here.

Ok Santa Barbara! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Santa Barbara