🌱 How will Goleta’s UCSB stadium support Austria’s World Cup campaign?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Goleta’s UCSB stadium support Austria’s World Cup campaign?
• How Cottage’s new women’s health center could change care for Goleta patients

Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
• Thursday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• FIFA World Cup 2026: Cleaning Readiness Across Host Cities and Facilities (issa.com) — Goleta will host Austria’s national team at UCSB’s Harder Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing global attention and increased activity around local facilities and services. The article outlines how host cities like Goleta are preparing cleaning, infection prevention, and indoor air quality plans to protect athletes, fans, and workers throughout the tournament.
   

• At Cottage, Dr. Jane Varner is Creating a Better Future for Women's Health (independent.com) — Cottage Health, which operates a hospital in Goleta, is launching a new Cottage Center for Women’s Health led by Dr. Jane Varner to better coordinate women’s care across the region. Local patients can expect expanded specialty services, nurse navigation, and a virtual kickoff event on July 30 introducing this more integrated, research-backed approach to women’s health.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Someone left a set of keys on the lawn outside Saint Michaels University Church in Isla Vista.
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🗞 Nearby News

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Montecito

• Desert Detours & a Redwood Retreat (independent.com)
• Frank Walker Finds His ‘OASIS' on Euphoric Sophomore Album (edm.com)

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