Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara held its annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4 along the waterfront from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.—featuring live music, vendor booths, family activities and a 20-minute fireworks show at 9:00 p.m. from West Beach.

El Capitán State Beach is now open and accepting camping reservations after delays caused by construction and wildlife protection standards.

Visitors can reserve upper, middle and group campsites while the lower campground is available on a first-come (first-served) basis.

Workers reached the halfway point on the renovation of Dwight Murphy Field in June as crews update the 100-year-old park to include Santa Barbara’s first all-abilities playground, a new sports field, and picnic spaces, with reopening planned for late spring.

UCSB Sociology professor Terrell Winder released his book Shameless: The Making of Black Gay Identities in LA to share stories of Black gay men rejecting stigma.

He will discuss his work with Jane Ward at Chaucer's Books at 6 p.m. Aug. 18.

Santa Barbara celebrated America’s 250th anniversary on Fourth of July at West Beach with a free concert from noon to 9 p.m., featuring local bands, children performers, and food vendors serving grilled hot dogs, with a 20-minute fireworks show lighting up the oceanfront (hosted by KEYT) (sponsored by PARC Foundation).

Tickets are on sale now for Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley (Oct.

1-4), a celebration of local food, wine and agritourism that will feature chef-driven dinners, vineyard walks, horseback rides, ziplining and farm tours across six communities, with 5% of ticket sales benefiting local charities.

Eight cadets graduated from Allan Hancock College’s CORE Custody Academy on June 26 at its Public Safety Training Complex in Lompoc.

Seven graduates will work as custody deputies with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office as they begin their correctional officer careers.

Retired Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge James Slater, who served for six years on the county Board of Supervisors, died on June 30 after a long illness (born in 1938).

A celebration of his life will be held later this summer at the University Club.

Forty-six new homes are proposed at the former Santa Barbara Motorsports site at 5955 Calle Real in Goleta.

The project, featuring live-work units and eco-friendly designs, goes before the design review board on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at Goleta City Hall.

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.