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Santa Barbara
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Colliers announced the sale of the 53-room Franciscan Inn & Suites in West Beach to Warren Resort Hotels for $22.5 million, and earlier this month the Santa Barbara Contractors Association hosted a sold-out Women in Construction panel at Cabrillo Pavilion where local leaders shared career insights. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara Public Library Plaza will host La Piazza (Italian festival) from April 10-12 with live music, Italian food tastings, film projections, and cultural workshops. Family activities and special restaurant deals add extra flavor to the celebration. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Legendary singer Bob Dylan will perform at the Santa Barbara Bowl on June 17 with special guests Lucinda Williams and Her Band and the John Doe Folk Trio. Ticket sales open March 28 at 10 a.m. online (with a four-ticket limit) and pre-sales offer prices (from $63 to $243). Edhat
- ➤ Goleta is accepting applications for three residents to join its new Public Art Review Board, which advises Council on public art. Interested residents with art expertise must apply by April 23 (5:00 p.m.) for a three-year term with meeting compensation at $75. Santa Barbara Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sable Offshore has resumed oil production at Platform Harmony along the Gaviota Coast and plans to reach full output soon, with oil sales expected to start April 1 (Santa Ynez Unit). KEYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Chick-fil-A drive-thru plan at 4765 Calle Real in the Eastern Goleta Valley was delayed by a 3-2 vote on Wednesday due to air quality and traffic concerns—commissioners will revisit the proposal on May 27 to review mitigation measures. Edhat
- ➤ Goleta will enforce temporary resident-only parking limits (permit-only program) from noon Friday, April 3 to 7 a.m. Sunday near Isla Vista to ease congestion and maintain neighborhood access during Deltopia weekend. Residents must display permits to avoid tickets or towing. Edhat
- ➤ The Goleta Police Department reminds drivers this April to keep phones away and hands on the wheel to honor National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. They will patrol for hands‑free violations to reduce accidents (71.4% of drivers cite distracted driving as a major safety concern) in Goleta. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The NAPA Center hosted a three-week Pediatric Intensive Therapy pop-up at the Inclusive Arts Clubhouse from March 9 through today, where six therapists provided physical, occupational, speech, and DMI treatments for 15 children with disabilities, marking the program’s second year of vital support. KEYT
- ➤ Cottage Health appointed Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH as the Endowed Chair of its Pediatric Residency Program on Mar. 25, recognizing her contributions (and the Rales' support) to boost pediatric training. The appointment will advance residency education with enhanced research, innovation, and technology. Santa Barbara Independent
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Solstra Communities California is planning a 4,000-unit housing project called Solomon Hills on 4,200 rural acres just south of Orcutt — public comment on the environmental review is open until April 17, 5 p.m. — and the project will add new roads, parks, shops and schools over a 14-year period. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Royals beat Bishop Diego 3-1 in a non-league volleyball match at the Brick House Wednesday night — the win raised their record to 17-2 while Bishop Diego dropped to 14-4. Santa Barbara Independent
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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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