🌱 Storage Yard Fire + Water Main Break + Summer Solstice Parade

Hello, neighbors! Today’s World UFO Day; did you know that it commemorates the 1947 Mount Rainier, Washington, sighting report made by aviator Kenneth Arnold? It's Saturday in Santa Barbara, and I'm back with what's happening in the community, including news on...

• ⬅️ A community meeting on Monday.
• 🧑‍🍳 The Seven Bar & Kitchen.
• 💧 Water main break on State Street and N. La Cumbre Road.

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🏖️ Vacation Poll!
Are you traveling this summer? What is your favorite type of vacation? So far:

• 29 percent plan a staycation
• 16.1 percent like cruises
• 12.9 percent choose a road trip or camping trip
• 9.7 percent would like a group tour abroad
• 6.4 percent look forward to an island trip
• 3.2 percent each opt for a local outing, a national park trip, a Jeep trip, or a solo trip to Europe

📰 Here are the top stories today in Santa Barbara:

1. A storage yard containing “flammable liquids, spare tires, and other items” went up in flames Friday morning around 3 a.m. Firefighters arrived at the 700 block of Carpinteria Street and saw “large flames.” Although the building is total loss, firefighters contained the flames, put them out in about 40 minutes, and did not find anyone hurt. (NoozHawk)
2. Public Works had some mopping up to do near the corner of State Street and N. La Cumbre Road. A water main break created headaches for residents on State and New Hope. Businesses, too, were affected by the sudden water shutoff. And, if you were driving, you most likely encountered street closures in the area. (City of Santa Barbara)
3. We know what’s going into the space formerly occupied by The Neighborhood Corner Bar & Grill. Seven Bar & Kitchen intends to resurrect its concept at 235 W. Montecito St. sometime this year. Will there be changes? Reportedly, operators plan to “keep the same grit, rotating art, live music and comfortable atmosphere” they had in the Funk Zone but will “polish up on certain aspects.” (BizHawk)
4. Weigh in on sidewalk vending at the community meeting on Monday. Officials will be at Casa Azteca at 6 p.m. At this point, the city is running a task force with an enforcement team that focuses on “the more egregious and dangerous vendors that have been operating without a business license, proper health certifications, and seller’s permits.” (Santa Barbara)
5. It’s the day for the Summer Solstice parade! Kicking off at Ortega and Santa Barbara streets at high noon, the floats will take the route down Santa Barbara until they reach Alameda Park. Hang out at the park and enjoy music, vendors, food, and a beer and wine garden. (Santa Barbara Independent)

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📆 Today in Santa Barbara:

Saturday, June 24

• Classics w/the Cardinals at the Bishop Diego High School (9 AM)
• Kids Yoga with Madison at Flow Yoga & Wellness (9 AM)
• Santa Barbara Wine & Food Festival at the Museum of Natural History (2 PM)
• Family Safari Sleepover at the Santa Barbara Zoo (6:30 PM)
• Laughin' in Santa Barbara at the Topa Topa Brewing Co. (7:30 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Northbound Coastal Express riders, please note that a stop closure will be in effect on Saturday, June 24 until 3 p.m. for Santa Barbara/De La Guerra and SB Courthouse. Please use Gutierrez/Garden or MTD Transit Center." (VCTC)
• "The time: 2011. The place: Brooklyn, New York. This is the setting for this unique vision of Puccini’s most famous opera. A time of restless energy, and a spirit of protest that led to Occupy Wall St. It’s a 'La bohème' unlike any you’ve ever seen. This show features an appearance by members of the SING! children’s choir. Starts July 14." (Visit Santa Barbara)
• "Based on updated weather info, the weekend air quality forecast now includes some Yellow/Moderate PM 10 conditions for North County on Sunday. We expect some additional particulate matter (PM) could get stirred up due to winds." (Santa Barbara County APCD)
• "FREE Concert on Tuesday, July 4 at 5 p.m., at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara. Arrive early to claim your spot on the grass; bring your picnic, blanket, and low beach chairs for this annual concert featuring Vandenberg Space Force Base Honor guard, The Prime Time Band, and Polynesian dancers from Hula Anyone. Enjoy pop tunes, family favorites and patriotic classics!" (Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation)
• "Santa Barbara County Animal Services and Ventura County Animal Services organize a fee-waived pet adoption event across all 5 shelters along the south coast, including the Goleta location at 5473 Overpass Road, on Saturday, July 1." (City of Goleta)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox Tuesday morning with another update!

— Sylvia Cochran

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

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