Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Laura Newman opened Third Space on Numancia Street in Santa Ynez after remodeling an old building into a community hub for events.

The venue now hosts performances, classes, and meetings, and a website with a calendar will be available soon (a tribute to personal loss and community love).

Irv Gingrich, a respected electrician, artist, and community member, died on June 11 in Goleta, surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Life will be at Stow Park, Area 3 on Saturday, July 11 from 2-5 p.m. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in his memory.

A new electric-vehicle charging station opened downtown at Chapala and Carrillo streets a few weeks ago.

The site, built on the former Greyhound bus depot, features 20 fast 350-kilowatt chargers that add 20 miles of range per minute and aims to boost local EV access.

Jackalope: An Indie Artisan Fair debuts in Santa Barbara at Alameda Park this weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free event features over 180 vendors offering original handcrafted items, live music, food trucks and free yoga classes with family-friendly activities at a booth during the Summer Solstice Celebration.

Local horse owners and trainers urge Santa Barbara to include equestrian experts in planning the annual Fiesta parade to safeguard the city’s rich heritage (their hands-on experience is seen as essential for the event’s safety and spirit).

Residents are encouraged to contact Mayor Randy Rowse and the City Council for change.

UCSB Professor Yang Yang and researchers from Pittsburgh and Florida State University have developed a new metal-carbene radical reaction that creates carbon-carbon bonds in complex molecules.

The work, published in Nature Catalysis, may help build medicines & agrochemicals.

Year-round beach cleanups in Carpinteria have a new support as 14-year-old Elias Sprague worked with Carpinteria Beautiful and Relic Coastal Collaborative to install yellow basket racks at the Ash Avenue lifeguard tower; he is partnering with Supervisor Roy Lee to expand the program along the South Coast.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council has named Rob Hazard as interim executive director effective immediately.

Hazard, who brings over 30 years of fire service experience (including his time as County Fire Marshal), will guide the council as it plans its search for a permanent leader.

Cottage Health named Dr. Jane Varner as medical director of its new women’s health center to integrate care services for women.

The center will open a future facility near Cottage Hospital (400 Pueblo St) in 2027 and will host a free virtual panel for community input.

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics is expanding affordable behavioral health services throughout the county and integrating mental health care with primary care.

The clinic uses a sliding fee scale and offers counseling, crisis intervention, and addiction treatment to help residents overcome care barriers.

Santa Barbara County Health Department encourages parents to schedule well-child visits this summer to update routine vaccinations and keep children healthy for school.

Officials say early appointments mean shorter wait times + fewer classroom disruptions.

The Barbara Beach Club offers a European-style beach lounge at East Beach near the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion.

Today visitors can book day packages or season passes—including setup, refreshments, and perks—with Santa Barbara County residents receiving a 10% discount.

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.

Siudy Flamenco - Flamenco Suite

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating performance by the Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company in the heart of Santa Barbara.