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Santa Barbara
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pet lovers will join the Mother’s Day Sidewalk Stroll on May 10 from noon to 3 p.m. at Blast 825 Stockyard (Old Town Orcutt) to help raise funds for animal care, with a costume contest and local vendor activities. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s historic streets tell a timeline from Indigenous trails to Spanish paths and American planning. Routes including De La Guerra, State, Anapamu, Garden, Milpas, Chapala + Brinkerhoff Avenue, named a historic district in 1970, show the community’s evolving civic and cultural life. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Public Library launched Library on the Go 2.0 during a morning ceremony at Michael Towbes Plaza today to serve residents who cannot easily reach the main library. This new mobile unit expands a longstanding effort to bring books and resources directly into the community. KEYT
- ➤ UCSB grad student Joseph Farah confirmed that the magnetar model explains the mystery chirps in superluminous supernovae in a feature on Nature, and he will discuss the breakthrough at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on March 30 at 7 p.m. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chevron will remove its inactive processing facility and deconstruct Tank 861 over the next three years to restore the land for residential use in Carpinteria — a project that includes monitoring air quality, sound, and soil around sensitive areas. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city collected $2.2 million in transient occupancy taxes in February 2026, with hotels generating $21.4 million and short-term rentals $3.0 million; year-to-date revenue is $24.4 million—7.1% above budget and allocated between the General Fund and the Creeks/Clean Water Fund. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara County officials reported that after three years of requiring union companies for large public works projects, only 40% of new hires are local—down from the previous 50-60 percent. Supervisors expressed disappointment as the program has not met its goal of increasing local employment. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vitalant will hold several blood drives this April along the Central Coast as patient need remains high & eligible donors can also enter to win a $10,000 prepaid gift card; the Santa Barbara event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at Westmont College. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Cottage Health and the Women’s Brain Health Initiative will host their 12th Annual Collaborative Research Symposium on Friday, Apr. 3, offering virtual sessions from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Santa Barbara as experts discuss reproductive, mental, and neurological health with keynote Carolee Lee and Dr. Emily Jacobs. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Starting April 1, the Breast Cancer Resource Center will move to 100 N. Hope Street, Suite 1 — RevitaLash Cosmetics has pledged a three-year commitment to support its free breast cancer programs. Santa Barbara Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Montecito’s historic Moody Sisters Cottage, built in 1932 and known for its storybook design, is on the market at $3.95 million. The property on Coast Village Road in the Lower Village offers mixed-use potential for retail, office, or showroom space. Edhat
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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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Cal St. Fullerton Titans vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos
4:35-5:35 p.m. — The Cove Santa Barbara — Ticket prices may vary — Cheer on the Titans as they face off against the Gauchos in a thrilling collegiate baseball matchup.
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FREE Youth Learn-to-Row Event
FREE Youth Learn-to-Row Event EXCLUSIVELY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS GRADES 6-9 NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 25th 9 - 11:30am WHERE: Santa Barbara Community Rowing, CACHUMA LAKE 2225-CA 154 Discover the ultimate team sport outside and in nature! It is one of the most open and welcoming sports and loads of fun. New rowers will practice basic rowing technique on rowing machines before rowing in boats on the water. EMAIL COACH GRACIE at [email protected] TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
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