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Santa Barbara
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Montecito Association Board met March 10 to review community projects including a Lotusland water conservation project using a 1 million gallon tank (due mid-July), Highway 101 improvements, and fire road repairs. They also honored retiring Fire Chief David Neels, who will leave at the end of March. Noozhawk
- ➤ Channelkeeper hosted its Blue Water Ball on Saturday, Mar. 14 in Santa Barbara, drawing over 185 community members to celebrate 25 years of ocean protection and raise more than $190,000 for future restoration + Assemblymember Gregg Hart highlighted the need for strong state ocean leadership. Edhat
- ➤ Today, the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara celebrated 23 graduates of its Family Self-Sufficiency program, which posted a combined escrow of $578,608.93 and an average income increase of $43,007. Seven graduates have ended housing assistance and are pursuing homeownership (including Norma and Tarince). Edhat
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 (which supported previous missions including NROL-105 and three Starlink flights) from Vandenberg on Friday, March 20 at 2:52 p.m. PT carrying 25 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit; residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may have heard sonic booms if weather allowed. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is hosting an artists talk featuring David Ellis and Larry Vigon at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at 113 Harbor Way (a pre-lecture reception runs from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. for members) as part of its April Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara resident Jay Casbon wrote a reflective poem honoring the lost Japantown along Canon Perdido — a nod to heritage in faded stories and old landmarks. His background in education and art history shapes his call to remember the lives that built our city. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara officials have opened nominations for the 2026 Business in Art Award to recognize local businesses that support artists and enrich cultural life. Nominations are due by April 3, and the winner will be honored in September at the Santa Barbara Beautiful Award Ceremony (with a commemorative plaque). Edhat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, APCD staff distributed 400 air purifiers at the Goleta Community Center for Old Town residents and provided 52 free electric car test drives. Residents who could not attend may now apply online for a purifier (one per household with proof of address) while supplies last. Edhat
- ➤ At a January symposium (Clarity in the Smoke) hosted by the West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force in the Santa Ynez Valley, experts explained how wildfire smoke affects grape quality as findings show that smoke compounds remain stable during fermentation and winemakers must adopt prevention strategies to protect their crops. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara Beautiful highlights the Sweetshade Tree as this March’s Tree-of-the-Month. Introduced in 1900 by Dr. Francesco Franceschi, this medium evergreen with fragrant creamy to dark gold blooms appears at locations such as Alice Keck Park (and on Garden Street) and will continue attracting bees through May. Edhat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Project managers are replacing the aging Union Pacific Railroad Bridge over the Santa Ynez River estuary at Vandenberg Space Force Base and are seeking community input via a published survey — town hall meetings in July will review design options. Work will begin late 2028 or early 2029 and finish by 2030 while ensuring limited access disruptions. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A non-native Aedes notoscriptus mosquito was detected on the West Side on March 13 by the Mosquito and Vector Management District, which is deploying traps for adult mosquitoes + eggs and inspecting homes for breeding sites to curb its spread. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carpinteria High baseball won a 9-0 victory over Del Sol on Saturday at John Calderwood Field as Brick Trumble led the team with a 4-for-4 performance, and the Warriors (9-1) will host Hueneme Wednesday. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s 10-year-old Taylor Brownett won his division at the National Amateur Skateboarding Championships at Kona Skate Park in Jacksonville, Florida in January. He earned his second national title in three years and is now ranked No. 40 worldwide. Edhat
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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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John Milton's Hypnosis Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Arlington Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating performance of world-renowned hypnotist John Milton at the Arlington Theatre.
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