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Santa Barbara
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ UCSB students launched the new ‘Rate My Landlord’ website for Isla Vista residents to read and post anonymous reviews about landlords using email registration — the site aims to help renters learn about potential leases and guide landlords in improving properties; marketing flyers are circulating on campus. Noozhawk
- ➤ Unity Shoppe is hosting its Spring Food Drive from today to April 17 to collect non-perishable food for free grocery programs that support families in Santa Barbara County. The drive includes the 4th Annual Trapeze Event on April 11 — a family-friendly community celebration. Edhat
- ➤ Rooted Santa Barbara County is hosting its second annual Kale Disco fundraiser from 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, April 10 at the Community Arts Workshop (631 Garden St.), featuring disco music, plant-based dining, dancing, and auctions that bolster health equity by promoting food as medicine. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In-N-Out Burger has reapplied to build a new location in Buellton on vacant land along McMurray Road between Highway 101 and Firestone Walker Brewing Company; the Buellton Planning Commission will review the proposal on April 2 after addressing previous traffic concerns. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tiffany Chung’s mid-career exhibition opens at UCSB’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum from Jan. 17 to April 26, showcasing over 70 artworks that map human history and deep geological time. The Vietnamese American artist, a UCSB alumna, uses detailed maps and mixed media (including embroidery and video) to show stories of migration and climate shift. Edhat
- ➤ This week, the variable star Mira is visible in the southwestern sky just after dark (its 11-month cycle makes it brighten and dim), giving locals a chance to spot it near Venus and the Cetus constellation. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB Arts & Lectures will host historian Ibram X. Kendi on Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Campbell Hall where he will discuss his book, Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age; tickets cost $30 and free entry is available to UCSB students with an ID. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dos Pueblos High School and La Colina Junior High School have been named to the 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program, making them the only South Coast schools and two of four county schools to earn this honor. The award recognizes academic excellence and progress as measured using 2025 data. Edhat
- ➤ The Scholarship Foundation honored 20 high school artists Tuesday, Mar. 3 at Art & Soul Gallery in Santa Barbara. Winners received scholarships between $3,000 and $3,500 as part of the 2026 Art Scholarship Competition. Edhat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 500 guests attended the Tiara Ball at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara on an evening to mark the Cottage Hospital Foundation’s 20th anniversary. The gala raised over $775,000 to support pediatric care at Cottage Children’s Medical Center — featuring special recognition for Athena Sunderland and an underwater-themed décor. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness will host an open house on Wednesday, Mar. 18 (10:00-11:00 a.m.) at 425 West Central Avenue in Lompoc to celebrate its new service center that unites key mental health and substance use programs for better care coordination. Edhat
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pax is a 1-year-old mixed Rhodesian Ridgeback/German Shepherd available for adoption at Lompoc Animal Center in Lompoc (1501 West Central) from Tuesday through Sunday. He weighs 43 pounds and loves playing with a ball, offering a sweet companion for his future family. Edhat
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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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