Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Last week, the Montecito Board of Architectural Review said Lotusland’s planned entrance on Cold Springs Road needs a revised 3-D roundabout rendering to ensure the 60-foot design safely handles SUVs — board members also requested larger staff housing in the renovation plan, which will be reviewed again before submission.

On Saturday, July 25, around 100 locals gathered by State Street and Hitchcock Way and at Carpinteria’s peace corner to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan ‘Joan’ Sebastian Guerrero, who were killed by federal agents earlier this month.

Protesters held signs and peace signals.

Princess, the 4-year-old Queensland Heeler and Siberian Husky mix, is available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center (1501 West Central in Lompoc).

The friendly staff say she is smart and performs tricks like sitting, shaking hands, and lying down.

On Wednesday, LVCHO presented the 2025 Lompoc Valley Needs Assessment (showing 27% lower median income, housing insecurity, and more overdose-related ER visits) as a sign of local challenges.

Lompoc Valley Medical Center will soon open a new clinic and seek grant funding to improve diabetes care.

West Marine on Harbor Way in Santa Barbara Harbor is set to close as part of a company restructuring while the Port Hueneme store remains open; local customers noted the shop offered a range of unique items (even for those who don’t own boats).

Ashley Hayes has moved Asher Market to Montecito’s Upper Village at 1470 East Valley Road next to the post office, offering a curated collection of Peruvian-made clothing, gifts, and home goods.

The boutique is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (it has already hosted community events).

Santa Barbara Beautiful spotlights the Tipu Tree in its Tree-of-the-Month feature; known for rapid growth, bright flowers and cooling shade, this iconic tree is planted in parks and along streets including West Ortega and Franceschi Park.

UCSB professor Deborah Williams was inducted into the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame today for her 35-year career in environmental law and public service — advancing air quality and wildlife protection in Alaska — and she now shares her expertise with students in Goleta.

UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz Graduate School of Education is launching a new Bachelor of Arts major in Education and Society that meets rising demand for interdisciplinary learning in teaching & public policy; prospective students can apply in fall 2026, with classes starting fall 2027 at the Department of Education.

On July 17, BEACON approved the next phase of the Goleta Bay Kelp Project aimed at restoring lost kelp forests in Goleta Bay.

Scientists and Gravity Marine will soon test a new method using octo-cylinders (small concrete devices) to see if kelp can reattach to the seafloor.

Bunny (a 3-year-old male domestic long hair) is available for adoption at Santa Barbara Humane on the campus.

Adoption includes spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, a complimentary post-adoption health exam, and Hill’s Science Diet food; visit daily from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Wednesdays.

The Santa Barbara Foresters advanced to the elimination stage of the NBC World Series after beating the BTL Hornets 13—0 on Saturday night at Eck Stadium in Wichita—Kansas.

The team will face the Liberal Bee Jays on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. PST to complete pool play.

Team USA won the World Aquatics Women’s Water Polo World Cup on Sunday when they beat Spain 13-9 in Sydney (local players Ryann Neushul and Paige Hauschild made key plays) as the team marks its return to international gold.

The victory comes after recent setbacks at major competitions.

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.