Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Following the 2026 Vaqueros Tennis season, the Pershing Park Courts received key upgrades funded by the Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons, with SBCC Athletics Director Greg Tebbe awarded a certificate by head coach Danny Echt.

The improvements benefit student-athletes + local residents who share the courts.

Bishop Diego High School hosted its fourth annual Classics with the Cardinals car show on a sunny Santa Barbara day (with over 173 pre-1991 cars) featuring 1960s music and 500 barbecue tri-tip sandwiches; proceeds are expected to support the school’s boys' and girls' sports programs.

The Summer Solstice Festival in Alameda Park attracts around 50,000 visitors daily and boosts local business with increased sales and takeout orders.

Organizers estimate more than 100,000 people join the three-day celebration that brightens Santa Barbara's streets.

The Montecito Association Board met on June 9 and reviewed community updates—from traffic safety and wildfire mitigation efforts to water quality and school achievements—while announcing the 30th annual Village Fourth celebration featuring live music, a beer and wine garden, and a new exhibit open through September.

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation is helping Habitat for Humanity finish its new ReStore at 400 State Street to raise funds for affordable housing work; the store will open soon.

Last Thursday, over 400 attendees gathered at Goleta’s historic Stow House to celebrate Fiesta Ranchera 2026 as it revived Old Spanish Days traditions; Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2026 will run August 5 — 9 statewide, featuring music, dance, and cultural festivities.

Dr. Sonia Aguila from Carpinteria Unified was honored with the Promoting Bilingualism Award at the 34th ATDLE Conference in San Diego, held from June 17 to 19.

The award recognizes her 28 years of dedication to advancing bilingual and dual language education.

The school board unanimously approved repurchasing 3.65 acres next to El Camino Elementary to build 106 income-restricted housing units for teachers and staff — groundbreaking is planned for July 22 and construction will last three years.

The district will own the land for 99 years.

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department launched community outreach yesterday for its first master plan in over 40 years to update parks, open spaces and facilities.

Staff will hold meetings in city parks throughout the summer and later announce surveys and workshops for residents to share priorities.

Officials at Vandenberg Space Force Base announced an RFI for companies to develop and operate the SLC-9 rocket launch facility; interested firms will have 30 days to respond as the project aims to boost national security and create local jobs.

The Santa Barbara Foresters won 6-2 over the SLO Blues on Sunday at Sinsheimer Stadium, earning manager Bill Pintard his 1,200th victory.

The team will face the MLB Academy Barons today at 4:30 p.m. at Eddie Mathews Field.

Dos Pueblos track & field standouts earned All-American status at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Oregon last weekend by finishing eighth in the 4 by 1,600 meter race with a time of 17:37.98 and helped secure a county championship and share of a Channel League title.

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.

Soccer Summer Camp in Santa Barbara

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — University of California, Santa Barbara — Registration required — Train with Real Madrid coaches and improve your soccer skills while making new friends.

Jah Ollin Live with Koalishon & Heavy Rotation

9-11 p.m. — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Tickets available — Experience an evening of heavy rhythms and Irie vibes with Jah Ollin and special guests.