🌱 No Cars On State Street + Arch Conservation + Cruise Traffic Impact

Good morning, Santa Barbara! Today’s National Bomb Pop Day; did you know that the red, white, and blue, star-shaped ice cream treat was invented in Kansas City, Missouri? I'm here to get you up to speed on what's going on around town, including news about...

• 🧑‍⚖️ Charges filed against illegal street vendors.
• 🎶 Invitation to see and participate in the Prime Time Band.
• 🛳️ Looking at the effects of cruise ships on the area.

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🌤️ But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 71 Low: 55.

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• Speedway Express at 3618 State St., $4.49
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• ARCO at 1935 State St., $4.59

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📰 Here are the top stories in Santa Barbara today:

1. The city attorney is doubling down on ending illegal street vending. The office filed “two criminal complaints for fire code violations,” which is only the beginning. Reportedly, many illegal kitchens operating on the streets are traced back to an “unnamed restaurant in Los Angeles.” (KEYT)
2. The city council determined to keep nine blocks of State Street closed to cars “through at least 2026.” Dissenting votes came from Councilman Eric Friedman and Mayor Randy Rowse. (NoozHawk)
3. What’s the effect of cruise ship traffic on Santa Barbara? The Harbor Commission wants to know. To this end, it requested stakeholder input and has now determined that people's concerns are the effects on air quality, water quality, and overall overcrowding. There’s a good chance that the city will respond to the concerns with new regulations. (KCBX)
4. Check out the great arch at the courthouse. You may have noticed that some conservation work was ongoing to remove “dark biological growth and pollution that stained and degraded the sandstone.” The result is a noticeable transformation that makes the arch look “as it appeared almost 100 years ago.” (edhat)
5. The Prime Time Band will perform at the Independence Day festivities in the courthouse’s sunken garden. The concert starts at 5 p.m. By the way, the band is always looking for new members. Best of all, you don’t need to be a virtuoso to join! (PT Band)

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📆 Today in Santa Barbara:

Thursday, June 29

• Cycling Meetup for a Funk Zone Ride (9 AM)
• Land Trust Hike of the San Antonio Creek Trail (9 AM)
• FREE Microchips for pets at the Pet Wellness Clinic (10 AM)
• The U.S. Bank Good Truck stops at 20 E Carrillo St. (11 AM)
• Local Author Book Launch at Wylde Works (6 PM)

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🖊️ From my notebook:

• "This Fourth of July, leave the fireworks to the professionals. Personal and 'safe and sane' fireworks are ILLEGAL and could result in a citation! For more information about the city's celebration, safety tips & road closures, click here: https://ow.ly/ZBX450OYIll." (City of Santa Barbara)
• "103rd Annual Santa Barbara National Horse Show - July 5-8, at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real." (Miller Equestrian Services)
• "On Saturday, July 1, bring your favorite mug and learn from a Certified Q-Grader how to smell, taste, and love your coffee more. Tap into your senses with a cupping (professional tasting) of five rare coffees from around the globe. Learn what makes each region special, tasting skills for life, and a deeper understanding of the world's 2nd most popular drink!" (SB Independent Story)
• "Santa Barbara County Cars & Coffee, hosted by The Community Hotrod Project & Montecito Customs every Sunday 8-10 a.m. @ Lower Manning Park in Montecito." (Car Cruise Finder)
• "Congratulations to the County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors, who voted unanimously to uphold a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 goal in the County's Climate Action Plan: https://sbco.mysocialpinpoint.com/oneclimatehome/." (CEC SB)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox Saturday morning with a new update.

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Christ follower. Wife. Book dragon. Proud supporter of the Oxford comma.

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