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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Si Jenkins, a long-time supporter of Santa Barbara’s equestrian community, died peacefully March 12 after decades with Jedlicka’s Western Wear and local riding groups. A celebration of his life is scheduled for 4 p.m. April 29 at the Carriage and Western Art Museum. Noozhawk
- ➤ A UCSB group launched the Santa Barbara County Active Transportation Dashboard, introducing a safety page that maps collision and near-miss reports for biking and walking in the county to help residents spot hotspots; the project is funded by Assembly Bill 140 — administered by SBCAG — to improve streets. Edhat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sunstone Winery will open its first off-site wine lounge on March 19 in Montecito at 1294 Coast Village Road. The space (featuring tasting flights, wine cocktails, and a curated selection of cheese and charcuterie) will operate seven days a week with extended weekend hours. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Opera Santa Barbara is performing Handel's Caesar & Cleopatra at the Lobero Theatre today, blending politics, romance & dramatic vocal performances as it launches its new season. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Lights Up! Theatre Company is staging a quirky production of The Addams Family musical at Marjorie Luke Theatre. The show runs through the weekend & tickets are available online. KEYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Santa Barbara’s new chancellor Dennis Assanis outlined his vision for integrating the campus with local industries and community partnerships during Thursday’s REACH Ideas and Action Summit at UCSB. He mentioned plans for a new building at 410 State St plus initiatives to expand educational and workforce opportunities. Noozhawk
- ➤ DPNews from Dos Pueblos High School earned national honors at the STN convention in Tampa Bay this month + the team won medals in Daily Show, Social Media Show, Monthly News Magazine and Monthly Sports Show contests, marking the program’s best performance in its 20-year history. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials plan to remove 55 trees in Alta Mesa as part of the $100 million Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project to upgrade aging water infrastructure and address seismic risks. The project awaits final approval after a draft Environmental Impact Report is released later this year (community input is encouraged). Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The Housing Authority of City of Santa Barbara will celebrate 23 Family Self-Sufficiency graduates on Monday, March 16 at Presidio Springs (721 Laguna St.) with a dinner honoring their progress, which includes a $578K escrow and a $43K average income increase; seven graduates no longer receive housing aid. Noozhawk
- ➤ On March 10, county supervisors rejected extension requests from eight cannabis growers in Carpinteria Valley seeking more time to install required carbon filtration systems (odor control); growers must meet the March 18 and March 31 deadlines or risk violation notices or license suspension. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s VCA Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital at 301 E. Haley Street closed permanently after ongoing operational challenges, leaving Advanced Veterinary Specialists (414 E. Carrillo Street) as the only remaining 24/7 provider. Some specialty services were shifted to a Goleta clinic for rechecks and medication refills through March 27. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high schools celebrated standout girls soccer players who earned All-Channel League honors after a winter season of lively competition. Dos Pueblos reached the CIF-SS playoffs while players from San Marcos and Santa Barbara High received top team and honorable mention nods. Noozhawk
- ➤ On Thursday, San Marcos High boys’ volleyball rallied from an early deficit to beat Dos Pueblos in five sets as Matteo Burdick posted 20 kills and seven aces that sparked a comeback in the fourth set. The win improved the Royals’ record to 8-2 and 3-0 in Channel League play. Santa Barbara Independent
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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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Invasion Latina Live at SOhO
8:30 PM - 1:30 AM — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club — Pre-sale tickets $20 — Enjoy an exciting night with Invasion Latina and dance to Latin beats!
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