Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Goleta is asking volunteers for its Second Annual Fourth of July Drone Light Show at the Dos Pueblos High School football field at 7266 Alameda Ave. Volunteers must attend a meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2 to receive a T-shirt and assignments for setup, guest services and safety coordination.

The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 will hold a free Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at Santa Barbara Cemetery (901 Channel Drive) featuring presentations, performances, and a flyover by The Condor Squadron, with Rear Adm. John Weigold (USN, ret.) as the keynote speaker.

St. Joseph High School did not obtain a permit for its new softball field and stray balls have damaged property at Knollwood Estates today, May 19.

Residents reported broken roof tiles, plants, and near miss injury plus the homeowners association has complained and safety nets will install after the season.

Santa Barbara will host its 52nd annual summer solstice celebration from June 19 to 21 with a four-hour parade starting at 12 p.m. on Friday at the intersection of Ortega and Santa Barbara Streets — the parade will conclude at Alameda Park where a festival featuring music, dance and family activities will follow.

Over 100 dogs in Fiesta attire paraded on State Street Saturday morning — organized by El Presidente Colin Hayward with city and Paseo Nuevo officials to launch a new canine tradition ahead of Old Spanish Days Fiesta from Aug.

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The Santa Barbara County Education Office honored four classified school employees as Classified School Employees of the Year on May 18.

The awardees were selected from 125 school sites to recognize their role in keeping schools safe & welcoming.

This spring, 26 Orcutt Academy seniors will earn associate degrees from Hancock College at a May 22 ceremony as part of the Early College Cadre program.

Hancock plans to expand the dual-enrollment initiative to Ernest Righetti High and Lompoc High beginning fall.

Multilingual elementary and junior high students competed at the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Spanish-language Battle of the Books — Batalla de los Libros — on May 14.

Thirty 4th-7th graders joined teams, prepared year-round by reading a set list, and answered trivia questions that celebrated literacy and language skills.

More than 100 community members joined a paddleout at Refugio State Beach Sunday morning to mark the 11th anniversary of the 2015 Refugio spill.

The event, organized by the Surfrider Foundation (in response to renewed offshore drilling plans by Sable Offshore), showed a strong local call to protect the coast.

The California Coastal Commission approved UC Santa Barbara’s East Campus Housing Project, which replaces the 412-bed Santa Rosa Hall with four new buildings offering 1,688 beds and extra bicycle parking—residents will use existing campus lots for parking.

Construction starts in June as part of plans for 3,500 undergraduate beds.

Casa Jardin, a 13-key boutique hotel on Garden Street near State Street and the Funk Zone, is listed for sale at $7.6 million.

The renovated, pet-friendly property features rooms approved as separate condos and is managed by ZenStay to deliver immediate cash flow for investors.

The GVGSA 12U Storm won the Silver Division title at the El Rio Beach Blast Tournament this weekend (recording a 4-0 win with a 48-10 score) and will continue its summer season in Paso Robles.

SBCC held its 2026 Hall of Fame Celebration on Monday at the Campus Center, honoring athletes and coaches for local sports achievements in soccer, tennis, swimming, water polo, and football (one team won a state championship in 1996) that showcased Santa Barbara athletic talent.

Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series

6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration required — Experience a vibrant evening on the beach with aquathlon, 5K run, and open water swim during summer sunsets.

Glen Phillips Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Ticket prices apply — Enjoy an evening with the introspective singer-songwriter known for his work with Toad the Wet Sprocket.

Gem Faire

10 AM - 5 PM — Earl Warren Showgrounds — Entry fee required — Discover an array of gems, minerals, and jewelry from over 300 vendors.

Teen Star Singing Competition

7 PM-1 AM — Lobero Theatre — Tickets start at $155 — Experience the excitement of local talent competing for the spotlight in Santa Barbara.

Nite Moves Aquathlon and 5K Run Series

6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration Fee Required — Participate in an array of swimming, running, and biathlon events every Wednesday night in scenic Santa Barbara.

SPACEWOMAN

7-8:30 p.m. — SBIFF Film Center — $15-$20 — Explore the achievements of Colonel Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft, followed by a conversation with her.

Lindsey Marie Live Music Event

7-11 p.m. — M Special Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with Lindsey Marie and Bradberri and the boys in downtown Goleta.

ABBA Under the Stars

7-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — Check ticket site for costs — Celebrate ABBA's greatest hits with stunning ocean views and a festive atmosphere.

John C. Reilly: Mister Romantic

7-10 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Cost info not provided — An unforgettable night of music and humor, showcasing Reilly's unique blend of storytelling and performance.

Integrative Restoration (iRest) Meditation

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost varies — Discover a therapeutic meditation practice that enhances well-being without physical movement.