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Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Good Samaritan Shelter will debut its Good Samwich food truck with a ribbon cutting and blessing by Father Larry Gosselin at Old Mission Santa Barbara on Tuesday, March 10. The truck supports a culinary program offering paid job experience via a $150,000 grant from the Women’s Fund (Santa Barbara). Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara Foundation and LegacyWorks introduced the Community Wellbeing Dashboard to give residents key data on housing and economic security today. Over 90 partners from 66 organizations helped shape the platform (designed for community input), and new focus areas like healthcare and food security will be added later in 2026. Edhat
- ➤ Cox employees raised $100,000 in celebration of Cox Charities' 30-year anniversary as they supported local programs; Girls Inc. and the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County each received $50,000 to boost essential services. Noozhawk
- ➤ Kobe is a 1-year-old Boxer and Pitbull mix weighing 62 pounds available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center (1501 West Central, Lompoc) where staff say he shows great energy and is learning basic commands; interested adopters can visit Tuesday through Sunday. Edhat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Firefly Aerospace will launch its Alpha rocket today between 5:50 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. at Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, as the Stairway to Seven mission tests first- and second-stage performance and key systems (backup launch window is planned Tuesday). Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Chamber Players will present a spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Hahn Hall (Music Academy of the West) featuring orchestral pieces by Debussy, Cremisini, and Beethoven, with Cremisini performing his guitar concerto as the soloist. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SBCC invited 170 local eighth grade students on February 27 at its Cliff Campus for AVID Discovery Day (a college readiness event) that featured interactive sessions and campus tours to spark interest in higher education and career options. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will enforce a zero-tolerance strategy ahead of Deltopia weekend, increasing patrols in Isla Vista to crack down on noise, alcohol, and disorderly conduct. Officials warn that any attempt to re-date the unsanctioned event will trigger further restrictions (aimed at protecting community safety). KSBY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics will name its new flagship on the Westside the Wyatt Family Health Center after receiving a historic $5 million donation from the Wyatt family. The modern facility will expand care for over 8,300 residents annually and is scheduled for completion in December. Edhat
- ➤ On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society — and ASAP Cats provided 134 low-cost spay and neuter surgeries at clinics across our community to reduce pet overpopulation. The event offered services at $5 to increase access to affordable care. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a walk-off three-run homer on Sunday, Emily Carr powered UCSB softball to a 5-2 sweep of UC San Diego at Campus Diamond (sellout crowd present); the team will host Notre Dame on Wednesday, Mar. 11. Noozhawk
- ➤ Former college basketball coach Ben Howland, known for leading teams to multiple Final Fours, will speak with Gar Forman at the Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table’s Prelude to March Madness event Monday, March 16 at Cabrillo Pavilion Event Center. The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and the main program at 6:30 p.m. Noozhawk
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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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Live Concert by Booker T. Jones
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of soulful music by the legendary Booker T. Jones.
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Los Inquietos Del Norte Concert
11 PM - 3 AM — Earl Warren Showgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night with Los Inquietos Del Norte and Los Caimanes de Sinaloa.
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Richard Thompson Concert with Zara Phillips
7-9 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of captivating music with the legendary Richard Thompson and the talented Zara Phillips.
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Disclosure Live in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Santa Barbara Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electronic duo Disclosure as they bring their acclaimed sound to the stage.
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