Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Communities across Santa Barbara County will celebrate the Fourth of July and its 250th anniversary with live music, parades, picnics and fireworks at venues like the West Beach Bandstand while nearby towns host their own festivities & road closures.

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base tonight between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. from Space Launch Complex-4 to deploy 24 Starlink satellites, with the booster set to land on a droneship and a backup launch planned for Thursday if needed.

The South Coast Business and Technology Awards ceremony, held recently at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, celebrated local business excellence by raising a record $361,050 for the Scholarship Foundation and honoring seven organizations and individuals, including architect Trudi Carey, for innovation and leadership — marking the fourth consecutive year.

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District is running a free summer program at the Isla Vista Community Center that offers outdoor activities, sports, arts and crafts, field trips, and free meals provided by the Goleta Union School District.

About 40 children are enjoying nature walks until mid-August.

Westmont received a nearly $100,000 grant from NetVUE to fund a new course that encourages students to explore career options early in college.

A team led by Lori Ann Banez will develop the course and embed career activities in classes to prepare students for life beyond graduation.

Santa Barbara County’s Public Works Department is presenting a draft Environmental Impact Report on the River Levee Trail Project today in Santa Maria to assess improvements to levee trails connecting to Guadalupe; public comments will be accepted at the Joseph Centeno Government building near Betteravia until July 14 (5:00 p.m.).

Santa Barbara City Council approved a deal transferring its share of Paseo Nuevo to Yardi Systems, which will convert the vacant Macy’s into a downtown headquarters for up to 600 employees; the project includes over $7+ million in funding with adaptive reuse housing at the Nordstrom property.

Montecito Fire Protection District added a firefighter-paramedic to Medic Engine 92 at Station 92 on Sycamore Canyon Drive, ensuring every engine can now offer advanced life support (improving patient care) when 911 is called.

Dignity Health Marian Regional Medical Center held its 10th annual graduation for its Family Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Programs today at Presqu’ile Winery in Santa Maria, celebrating nine graduates as hospital leaders marked the milestone with keynote remarks.

Residents gathered over 5,400 petition signatures (505 E.

Los Olivos St. behind the Mission) to oppose a proposed eight-story, 270-unit housing project amid worries about increased traffic and evacuation challenges. City officials will review safety measures during upcoming public comment as the project moves forward under Builder’s Remedy.

The Santa Barbara Volleyball Club 15 Premier team achieved a 7-5 performance at The Volleyball Festival in Phoenix, Arizona last weekend, and coach Tanner Stevens praised the girls for showing notable improvement during the event.

The SB Volleyball Club 15s earned second place in the Silver bracket at The Volleyball Festival last weekend in Phoenix — they also placed 11th among teams nationwide.

Coach Emily Curry said the season was defined by hard work, growth, and love for the game.

At the Semana Nautica Age Group Swim Meet last weekend at Los Baños Del Mar Pool, the Santa Barbara Swim Club earned $7,500 in the James + Ruth Johannsen Memorial Team Award and a $1,000 bonus for its fastest 50M freestyle swimmers, dominating multiple age groups.

The Dos Pueblos LL Junior All-Stars won the Section 1 championship on Monday at Girsh Park, defeating Moorpark LL 15-0 while Cash Phillips pitched with only one hit allowed.

The team will compete in the SoCal State Tournament starting July 9 at Beebe Park in Mission Viejo & aims to keep its winning streak alive.

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.

26th Annual Woodies at the Beach

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Santa Barbara City College — Free admission — Explore beautifully restored Woodies overlooking the Pacific Ocean in a picturesque coastal setting.

The Hidden Life of Wolves - Film

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets starting at $140 — Experience the captivating journey into the hidden life of wolves in this must-see film event.

Slow Flow Yoga Class

10:30-11:45 AM — Yoga Soup — Registration required — Experience a gentle vinyasa and restorative class designed for all levels.

Asian American Film Series Closing Night

6-9 p.m. — Alhecama Theatre — Suggested donation of $5 — Celebrate AAPI-centered stories and filmmakers at the closing night of the series.