Good morning, Santa Barbara.

Mystic Ocean Adventures announced that Greg Gorga has joined its board of directors.

Gorga, known for his work at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum & involvement in local civic organizations, will boost the nonprofit’s marine education programs for young people.

SpaceX will launch a Falcon 9 rocket to deliver 24 satellites for the Starlink constellation from Space Launch Complex-4 at Vandenberg Space Force Base between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. today + the booster will land on a droneship in the Pacific.

Milio's Pizza will open at the Paseo Nuevo mall (801 State Street) this August, offering New York-style pizza by the slice and soft serve ice cream.

Chefs Miles Robbins and Kamil Jumale previewed the menu at a recent local festival.

Applications are now open for performers to join Santa Barbara's sixth annual Masq(p)arade on Friday, Oct.

2, as painted pianos on State become stages. Acts must use piano in 15-minute performances and wear whimsical masks, with selected performers receiving an honorarium; applications close Aug. 28.

Santa Barbara philanthropist Cheryl Goldberg donated $6 million to restore the 100-year-old Lompoc Theatre, ensuring its centennial 2027 season will feature an 80-seat black box for intimate shows and a planned 450-seat auditorium for larger productions.

This August, the county emergency office will host two open-house events at the emergency operations center (4408 Cathedral Oaks Road) to show how emergencies are managed.

The events will be on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Beginning Wednesday, Aug.

12, drivers will face full ramp closures on US 101 in Buellton as work continues on a $30M pavement rehab project — some ramps reopen that day while others resume by early October. Motorists should plan for travel delays amid ongoing lane reductions.

Santa Barbara received a $900,000 grant from the Santa Barbara Foundation to support Casa Cacique shelter at 816 Cacique St. The funds help improve daily operations & key facility upgrades to provide safe care for residents working toward long-term stability.

HSB’s Children and Family Services gave free virtual and in person counseling to a local family coping with terminal illness and loss — guiding them on care decisions during COVID-19 and helping all family members manage their grief.

The Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission praised a plan to transform the former Nordstrom building into 112 housing units in downtown Santa Barbara on Wednesday, noting minor design tweaks are needed + developers will meet on Sept.

9 to review changes.

Santa Barbara Foresters advanced to the NBC World Series semifinals with a 7-0 win over the Austin Gold Sox last Thursday at Eck Stadium in Wichita — Noah Waldeck pitched seven shutout innings; the team will face either the Seattle Blackfins or Junction City Brigade on Friday.

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.