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Santa Barbara
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tiny is a nearly 3-year-old white and brown Pit Bull Terrier weighing around 52 pounds and available for adoption at the Lompoc Animal Center (1501 West Central in Lompoc). Visitors can come from Tuesday through Sunday to learn more about adopting this sweet dog. Edhat
- ➤ More than 185 community members gathered at Blue Water Ball, celebrating Channelkeeper’s 25 years of protecting local waters and raising over $190,000 for water quality programs. The event featured a welcome song by Chumash leader Mia Lopez (as well as remarks from Assemblymember Gregg Hart). Noozhawk
- ➤ Regional leaders gathered at UC Santa Barbara today for the REACH Ideas + Action Summit to address education, industry, energy, and housing challenges. Speakers detailed plans to boost local job growth and affordable housing through enhanced public-private partnerships. Noozhawk
- ➤ Residents living near several short-term rentals experience daily disruptions—such as parking issues, noise, and safety concerns—as they say current tourism policies overlook the impact on their neighborhood and call for balanced regulation to protect local livability. Noozhawk
- ➤ On March 10, volunteers planted 40 new Italian stone pine trees along East Anapamu Street near Santa Barbara High School to restore the historic canopy planted over a century ago; the project advances efforts by the Parks & Recreation Department & Historic Landmarks Commission to preserve the landmark. Noozhawk
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A UCSB report presented on March 3 finds Santa Barbara’s creative economy generated $3.82 billion in activity and supports 11,232 jobs, contributing nearly $1.3 billion in labor income and $469 million in tax revenue, highlighting its role in local economic growth. Noozhawk
- ➤ On March 13, UCSB hosted leaders from science, industry, and government to plan ways to boost quantum research and local tech jobs on the Central Coast; discussions featured expanding shared lab space (105,000 sqft OASIS) and streamlining processes. Edhat
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network reported an influx of sick California brown pelicans in early March. The group took in 32 birds & received more reports of distressed birds along freeway shoulders in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, while the cause remains unknown. Edhat
- ➤ BOEM has no public record of a spill-response bond from Sable, raising concern in Santa Barbara, which already faced major oil spills in 1969 and 2015. Without a cleanup bond (if aging equipment fails), residents may end up paying costly damages. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city is seeking qualified operators to run Casa Cacique, a shelter at 816 Cacique St, through an RFP process. Questions will be accepted until (5 p.m. Monday, Apr. 6) and proposals are due by (5 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 21) with City Council review expected by June. Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local Westmont graduate Michael Stefanic and former UCSB infielder Marcos Castañon posted high spring averages but have been reassigned to minor league camps. The players (both earning notable stats) remain determined to improve their profiles for a Major League call-up. Noozhawk
- ➤ UCSB softball swept UC Riverside with scores of 14 to 4 and 11 to 1, giving coach Jo Evans her 1,400th career win and 100th win with the Gauchos; Bella Fuentes starred as the team improved to a 9-0 record in Big West play. KEYT
- ➤ At Arroyo High School in El Monte on Saturday, Dos Pueblos track & field athlete Ashton Smedley made program history by finishing the mile in 4:11.87 and outpacing teammate Owen Abbott, who set a record last week at the Nike Indoor Nationals. Noozhawk
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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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How to Utilize the Services at Your Library
4-6 p.m. — Goleta Valley Library Express — Free assistance — Bilingual staff available to guide the community on using library services effectively.
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