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Santa Barbara
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ C.A.R.E.4Paws launched a confidential, free emergency boarding facility (providing daily care and vet support) to help local pet families facing crises like domestic abuse and displacement; the program is raising funds and donations to cover care needs. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ La Piazza Italian Music and Food Festival will run from April 10 to April 12 at Santa Barbara Public Library’s Faulkner Gallery & Towbes Plaza. The free, three-day event will include concerts, film projections & workshops, food tastings and cultural seminars celebrating Italy’s traditions. Noozhawk
- ➤ A post-quake building designed in March 1926 by A.C. Sanders for Fergusons features 11 arches on its façade and additional arches inside at 10 E. Figueroa, which now houses Santa Barbara Interiors. Edhat
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, leaders from government, industry, and academia gathered at UC Santa Barbara to examine quantum physics research and its potential for boosting local industries and job growth. They toured labs and previewed plans for a $300 million physics building to expand the campus quantum hub. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Zoo held a two-day workshop with AZA-accredited institutions to share updated enrichment practices for animal care, featuring a live demonstration for Tamur (the Amur leopard) that mimicked natural hunting cues. Organizers said the event strengthened regional collaboration for improved animal well-being. Noozhawk
- ➤ UC Santa Barbara’s Army ROTC Surfrider Battalion earned a spot at Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at West Point after finishing second among 34 teams at Fort Hunter Liggett in February. They will compete May 1—2 against teams from around the world. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The state has announced its intent to award $20 million for two (16-bed) behavioral health residential treatment facilities in Santa Maria near the North Branch Jail; the funding is pending Board of Supervisors approval and construction is expected to complete by fall 2029. Noozhawk
- ➤ More than 50 volunteers distributed Narcan to students on Wednesday in Isla Vista as County Supervisor Laura Capps joined efforts ahead of spring break, aiming to equip peers with a tool for emergency overdose response — a measure to potentially save lives. KEYT
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The SoCal Women’s Pro Flag Football League has delayed its inaugural season to May, 2027 and will host the All-Star Tour in summer 2026 in Santa Barbara, where tryouts will pick nine players per county team led by high school flag football coaches; this test market event will compensate participants. Noozhawk
- ➤ Local prep track & field teams ran non-league meets on Saturday. San Marcos Royals broke records at the Spartan Relays while Santa Barbara and Carpinteria High competed at the Thousand Oaks Invitational, and Santa Barbara High junior Elina Stump qualified for the Nike Indoor Nationals in New York. Noozhawk
- ➤ The San Marcos swim team competed on Saturday at the Mt. San Antonio College Invitational in Walnut and finished 16th out of over 90 schools. The team will face Oxnard on Monday and Nolan Clark broke the team record in the 100 butterfly. Noozhawk
- ➤ Local high school teams played in the 49th annual Dos Pueblos Invitational at UCSB on Saturday. San Marcos placed second and Santa Barbara High finished third among 28 teams — marking another competitive day in our community. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Gauchos upset the Anteaters in a five-set match Friday night at The Thunderdome, highlighted by Bruening's 20 kills and season-high 22 points. They will host Cal Lutheran Tuesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. Noozhawk
- ➤ Carpinteria High’s baseball team won an 8-3 game against Santa Clara on Saturday in Carpinteria (the Warriors improved to 7-0 and will face Fillmore in a Citrus Coast League matchup on Wednesday). Noozhawk
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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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April Area Meeting
6-8 p.m. — The Community Arts Workshop — Free entry — Engage in insightful discussions with artists and share creative struggles in a nurturing environment.
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