Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Suzie is a 5-year-old German Shepherd weighing about 65 pounds who is available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center located at 1501 West Central.

The center is open Tuesday through Sunday and can be reached at (833) 422-8413 for details.

A Dos Pueblos student was hit on Cathedral Oaks Road two years ago, and after five similar accidents near the high school, local families and officials will meet this summer to review measures like closing dirt lots and removing a eucalyptus tree (obscuring sightlines) to curb dangerous e-bike speeds.

Falcon 9 will launch the Transporter-17 mission on Tuesday at 12:10 a.m. from Space Launch Complex-4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

The booster on its 11th flight will land on the droneship — Of Course I Still Love You — in the Pacific as viewers can watch live online.

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice marked its 52nd anniversary under the theme (Wave) with ocean-inspired ensembles, interactive floats, and aerial performances in the park.

Community members enjoyed a day of creative expression and lively participation.

The historic home on Victoria Street hosted the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Spring 2026 Lecture—presented by Betsy J.

Green, a noted house historian—where she explained how to uncover home histories using local directories, census records, and old photos.

On Saturday, July 4, local photographers captured fireworks lighting up Santa Barbara skies while a 4th of July concert at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens drew over 500 attendees.

The images, taken from the Harbor and wharf (by Sean Checketts and Fritz Olenberger), highlight the vibrant celebration.

Highway 101's widening project, which began in 2008 and will finish in 2028, now adds 20-40 minutes to daily commutes, costing local workers billions in lost productivity.

Caltrans and SBCAG have been urged to account for this hidden cost of commuter time.

Santa Barbara Unified approved a $250M budget on June 23, which gives teachers a $1,500 cost-of-living raise and management a 35% raise (about $145,350) despite a four-year $60M deficit.

Some parents warned that high executive pay might hurt classroom services, and the board will review spending in August.

A record 60 shipping lines joined the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program, with 250 vessels logging 73,000 nm at 10 knots or less to help protect marine life.

The statewide vessel-speed reduction zone expanded July 1, stretching from the Oregon border to Mexico.

CenCal Health will launch a new pilot funded with $5 million from California’s 2026–27 state budget to support individuals with severe schizophrenia and anosognosia in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

The pilot will boost crisis response and family support services to expand community based behavioral health care.

The County Planning Commission approved a tract map change for Marisol, a 50-condo development on the former Hope Community Church site at North La Cumbre Road and Calle Cita.

The project will include 10 low-income units and community amenities such as a playground and picnic area.

Nate Rivera’s bases-loaded walk gave the Foresters a 7-6 extra-inning win over the Coastal Dodgers at Eddie Mathews Field on Sunday.

The game saw key hits and error-filled moments as both teams battled hard for the decisive run.

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.