Good morning, Santa Barbara.

After years of searching for space, Friendship Manor has found a new site in Isla Vista and plans to build a future home for older residents (the nonprofit canceled its expensive apartment project and formed a new partnership).

Dozens gathered outside Camp Canine Wednesday morning in Santa Barbara to demand accountability after a one-year-old bulldog drowned in the facility, with family members criticizing delayed notification and safety practices + urging a thorough review as the investigation continues.

Angelique Springer Davis has been named president of the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise and will lead with the theme Powered by Purpose and Joy (reflecting her service work).

The club meets at 7 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays at the Santa Barbara Club, 1105 Chapala St.

Costco is exploring a members-only gas station at 140 Frederick Lopez Road near the airport as drivers face steep gas prices.

The airport commission approved a 12-month negotiation (allowing Costco to assess the lease) and environmental review and public approvals are still needed.

The Open Stage Theater Group, part of the Down Syndrome Association, debuted its original production, The Magical Mystical Karaoke Tour, at The Vic Theatre on July 21 in front of an enthusiastic Santa Barbara audience plus sparking plans for new classes this fall.

Santa Barbara officials and the SBPD updated safety guidelines for the upcoming Old Spanish Days Fiesta.

The department urges residents and visitors to secure personal belongings, follow seating and parking rules, and plan ahead as extra patrols monitor key areas (non-emergency alerts provide more details).

The City of Santa Barbara invites residents to attend Old Spanish Days Fiesta planned for early August, featuring parades, markets, and arts and crafts shows to celebrate cultural heritage + police will enhance patrols and monitor street closures to keep festivities safe.

One of two red panda cubs born to Ruby and Raj died Tuesday when zoo staff found it in its nest box during a routine check.

The surviving cub was moved to an incubator for bottle feeding (red panda cub mortality reaches 40%).

The CPUC approved $74.09 million in grants to boost broadband access in Santa Barbara and six other counties, aiming to serve roughly 1,800 unserved homes and businesses.

The funding will support projects that improve emergency communication and provide affordable online services for low-income households.

A report released Wednesday shows Lompoc faces serious health and economic challenges — its median household income is 27% lower and life expectancy is four years shorter than in other county areas — and LVCHO will use the findings to guide a new community health strategy.

Health insurance premiums for Covered California users in Santa Barbara will rise 11.6% next year because of higher healthcare costs and reduced federal subsidies.

Assistance is available for those with incomes up to 200% of the poverty level during open enrollment from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31.

An aggressive Aedes aegypti was trapped in Carpinteria on July 14 and Aedes notoscriptus was spotted on the Westside and Mesa, prompting the Mosquito and Vector Management District to urge residents to remove standing water to reduce dengue and canine heartworm risks.

Al Sladek continues his 50-year tradition of leading Friday hikes (morning at 9:30 a.m. and evening at 6:15 p.m.) on trails like Inspiration Point, where participants stay active, socialize, and share a treat of sparkling water.

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.