Good morning, Santa Barbara.

CVS is hosting a Soccer Block Party at its North Milpas Street store in Santa Barbara on Sunday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features mini soccer skills stations, free product samples, and officially licensed FIFA merchandise (family-friendly fun for all).

On June 8, nonprofit S.B.

ACT held an all-hands meeting (at First Presbyterian Church) to discuss rising vehicular homelessness, federal cuts to social services and new local resources to help keep people housed. Leaders shared data and explained the Good Samaritan Housing hotline to support those in need.

SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket at Vandenberg Space Force Base today between 7 and 11 a.m. to deliver 24 Starlink satellites into orbit; the first-stage booster will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean.

Exhibitor registration for the 35th Annual Senior Expo of Santa Barbara opens Monday, June 15.

The event will be held at the Earl Warren Showgrounds Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon, with a registration deadline on Aug. 1 for organizations serving older adults and caregivers.

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara's Downtown Club is asking local donations to update its aging computer lab that serves over 200 youth for homework and digital learning; Executive Director Mark Alvarado says better computers will help students build needed skills + boost academic success.

Snickers the puppy, a 2‑month‑old mixed breed, remains at Santa Barbara Humane after recent adoptions placed his littermates.

Visit the Goleta campus to meet him as the facility begins modernization with a new intake building (next phase will expand the center through 2029).

Following a powerful earthquake in the Philippines, ShelterBox USA (a Santa Barbara-based disaster relief agency) is gearing up to deliver emergency shelter and necessary supplies for thousands, relying on pre-stockpiled aid to help families recover.

Downtown Santa Barbara’s Sandbar will reopen on State Street on June 18 with a new coastal look featuring a refreshed menu, cocktails + late-night celebrations.

The longtime venue, closed for renovations since November 2025, plans a ribbon-cutting, live DJs, and giveaways until 2 a.m.

Santa Barbara’s Architectural Board of Review reviewed a proposal to convert two Funk Zone warehouses into a dining destination with a coffee shop and taco restaurant at 214 and 220 Anacapa Street on June 8 — board members requested plans for bike parking, landscaping, and lighting before it moves forward.

High school students from alternative education programs at La Cuesta and Alta Vista graduated on June 10 at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse— their family members and teachers celebrated their achievements as many prepare to attend universities or join the Running Start program.

Mitigation work for City of Goleta’s Project Connect began at Ellwood Mesa on June 8.

Crews cleared zones and installed over 3,600 native trees and plants to support ecosystems, with work also planned at Lake Los Carneros, Fowler Road and Old San Jose Creek, aiming to finish by late fall.

Partnering with Farm Supply Company, C.A.R.E.4Paws will host mobile pet wellness clinics at five Central Coast locations starting tomorrow.

The first clinic is at Farm Supply’s San Luis Obispo store on Friday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; clinics serve Arroyo Grande, Buellton, Santa Maria & Paso Robles.

Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons & Manchester Capital Management will host the 89th Annual Santa Barbara Open Tennis Tournament this weekend, June 13 to 14, at Westmont College, Santa Barbara Tennis Club, and Knowlwood Tennis Club.

The event features 115 players competing in singles, doubles, and mixed divisions with free public admission.

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.

Eternal Wave Concert

8 PM — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Tickets available — Enjoy live music as Where's West headlines with support from Eternal Wave.

Andy's VIP Backyard Bash - Toy Story 5

3 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Movie ticket not included — Celebrate the release of Toy Story 5 with trivia, activities, and goodie bags for all ages.

New Tree Planting & Pruning Workshop

10-11 a.m. — La Sumida Nursery — Free entry — Learn from a Certified Arborist about tree planting and pruning techniques.

Santa Barbara Auto Night

6-7:30 p.m. — Chase Palm Park — Free entry — Explore a showcase of vehicles from antiques to exotics at this vibrant car show.

Boho Tea Apothecary at Santa Barbara Lavender Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Santa Barbara City College — Entry details not specified — Celebrate creativity with lavender-inspired artisans, food, drinks, and live entertainment.

Sinatra Under the Stars Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — Full bar available — Experience iconic Sinatra hits in a stunning coastal outdoor setting.

Academy Festival Orchestra: The Planets, An HD Odyssey

7:30-9 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a cosmic journey through orchestral works accompanied by stunning NASA visuals.