Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Supervisor Roy Lee invites residents to two free World Cup watch parties at Library Plaza, 40 E.

Anapamu St. The event is today with USA vs Paraguay starting after a 5:00 p.m. gathering, and another will take place on June 25 at 6:00 p.m. for USA vs Türkiye.

The Central Coast weekend (June 12-14) offers several events: a Solvang Pride parade and festival on Saturday, wine tastings in Santa Maria and Atascadero on Saturday, community festivals in Atascadero and Paso Robles on Sunday, plus Circus Vargas starting today at Santa Barbara’s Earl Warren Showgrounds.

The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission will host its 19th Annual 4th of July BBQ, Raffle & Carnival on Saturday, July 4 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at 535 East Yanonali Street, serving backyard-BBQ meals to over 300 homeless guests with carnival games, a Dunk Tank and raffle drawings.

Food From the Heart, a volunteer-run program for medically vulnerable residents, received a $10,000 grant from the Schaff Family Foundation to help cover weekly food and packaging costs for 156 clients from Carpinteria to Goleta.

Volunteers also harvest fresh fruit (a unique program feature) to support affordable, nutritious meals.

Santa Barbara County firefighters rescued an owl trapped inside a Los Olivos chimney on Wednesday, June 10, and they safely released the bird into the wild (no further details on the circumstances were provided).

A mountain biker near Buckhorn and Santa Rosa trails in Los Padres National Forest was airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on Thursday — emergency crews arrived at about 7:15 a.m. — after he suffered a medical emergency.

Silvergreens is set to open its hybrid café on State Street tomorrow at 1001 State Street inside a building shared with Amazon; the venue will serve fresh salads + coffee from Handlebar and pastries from Renaud’s, operating daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Silicon Valley Bank’s Wine Division released the 2026 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Report showing Santa Barbara wineries earned 62% of sales from direct channels, placing them between Napa's luxury focus and Sonoma's diverse base; top wineries built revenue by focusing on customer engagement as tasting room visits fell.

UCSB held an award ceremony on Sunday, June 7 at Loma Pelona Center to honor its top student awards for the Class of 2026.

Winners were recognized for academic excellence, service and leadership during commencement events, including recipient Le Anh Metzger.

Alex Fabros lost his dissertation in a computer crash 25 years ago and now earns his Ph.D. at UCSB at age 80.

His achievement marks the oldest graduation in UCSB history — a testament to his unwavering pursuit of lifelong learning.

At today's Architectural Foundation Spring 2026 Lecture held at the historic AIA Santa Barbara mansion (Victoria), Betsy J.

Green shared researched shortcuts for uncovering home histories using city records and online resources. Attendees engaged in a Q&A session and enjoyed refreshments afterward.

Santa Barbara’s housing market remains a challenge as the median home price nears $1.9 million and many residents spend over half their income on housing.

Local experts advise first-time buyers to start modestly while urging policies that expand affordable options on the South Coast.

On Wednesday, the Santa Barbara Foresters won a 6-4 game over the Arroyo Seco Saints at Jackie Robinson Field (Pasadena).

The team, now 4-0, began a four-game homestand on Thursday at Eddie Mathews Field.

Santa Barbara Soccer Club has named Michael Hannon as its new Executive Director starting July 1, 2026.

He brings extensive experience from collegiate and professional teams & will focus on improving communication, player pathways and club identity.

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.

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket details not specified — Experience the roots music fusion of Grammy winners Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.