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Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boys Team Charity is inviting families to join volunteer leagues for boys in grades 7 through 12 in the Carpinteria to Goleta area. Inquiries are accepted through March 15, and a prospective member meeting (adults only) is scheduled for Feb. 26 at 6:00 p.m. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Isla Vista Community Services District has installed a new Welcome to Isla Vista sign that replicates the historic original using hand-painted details by local artists. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held today at 12:30 p.m. to celebrate the enduring landmark. Edhat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Glasrose debuts a nonalcoholic verjus beverage from the Santa Ynez Valley + it comes in two flavors: white Yuzu and Elderflower and pink Hibiscus Blood Orange for wine lovers and sober drinkers. Sara Hershkowitz and Max Hoetzel will launch verjus in March + expand the lineup later this year. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show will run March 20-22 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, showcasing rare orchid displays, expert workshops, and VIP tours; extra events include a yoga session on March 19, an after-dark social on March 20, and a curated dinner on March 21 (tickets required). Noozhawk
- ➤ Ensemble Theatre and HFP LIVE present The Piano & Me at the New Vic Theatre from April 30 to May 10. Hershey Felder stars in the musical; ticket holders for the replaced show transfer without extra cost at prices from $25 to $119, including a $35 rate for younger patrons. Noozhawk
- ➤ On Feb. 22, 2026, Storyteller hosted its Color the World: Hues of Love gala at Rosewood Miramar that attracted over 300 guests and raised more than $600,000 for local children in need — the sold-out event featured artistic installations and live performances highlighting community support. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Central Coast Impact Scholarship application period opens March 1 for local students from Santa Barbara and nearby counties (applications must be submitted online by April 30) as part of a program launched by Assemblymembers Addis and Hart to support local education. Noozhawk
- ➤ Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Caitlin Dickerson will deliver a keynote lecture on the impacts of U.S. immigration policy at Campbell Hall on Thursday, Mar. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 + free for current UCSB students. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local guides experienced a backpack trip along the Sisquoc River enhanced by fresh flows from October and November rains + vivid fall colors in Los Padres National Forest; the free-flowing river has been Wild and Scenic since 1992. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Chemists at UCSB have developed a rechargeable solar battery that stores sunlight in a compact molecule and later releases heat — a breakthrough that generated enough energy to boil water and may power off-grid heating. Edhat
- ➤ Researchers from the Nature Conservancy are testing methods to restore the vital rockweed on Jalama Beach at the Dangermond Preserve by transplanting healthy branches and using lab-grown specimens (a crucial buffer for local tide pools) to boost coastal ecosystems. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lompoc Valley Medical Center began renovating its new Lompoc Health – Village Center at Constellation Road and Burton Mesa Boulevard on Monday. The facility will add 12 exam rooms and a treatment room by the end of October to expand local access to care; four new physicians were also announced. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Monday’s SBART press luncheon shared winter sports playoff highlights, noting Carpinteria High junior Hazel Dugre won the Phil Womble Ethics in Sports Award while Bishop Diego girls’ basketball prepares to face Burroughs of Burbank at Azuza Pacific on Saturday, with Dos Pueblos wrestling and Westmont Baseball earning acclaim. Santa Barbara Independent
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Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Check venue for pricing — Enjoy an uproarious comedy night with the 'Teachers Off Duty' Podcast stars.
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La Chupitos Comedy and Mariachi Show
7-9 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant fusion of Mexican comedy and mariachi music featuring La Chupitos and the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas.
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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:15-7:14 p.m. — Music Academy of the West — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Hans Zimmer in an intimate candlelit setting.
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Kyle Watson Live Performance
9:00 p.m. — EOS Lounge — $12.36 — Experience Kyle Watson's unique blend of house music with rolling basslines and punchy grooves.
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Nachle Deewane 2026
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Proceeds aid South Asian charities — Experience a vibrant annual Bollywood-fusion dance competition featuring teams from across the country.
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March 2026 Area Meeting
6-8 p.m. — The Community Arts Workshop — Free entry — Engage in an open forum of critiques and insights from local artists while enjoying a keynote from ceramicist Erin Smith.
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St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
7:30-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket information not provided — Celebrate Irish culture with music, dance, and high-energy performances from champion dancers.
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California Agave Symposium
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort — $125-$350 — Network with industry leaders and explore the future of California's agave industry.
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