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Santa Barbara
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara Zoo has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, confirming its high standards in animal care + well-being and ensuring it remains part of the AZA community for another five years. Noozhawk
- ➤ This April, Gunpowder Press will publish A Feast for Santa Barbara: Poets Celebrate Food & Drink, an anthology featuring over 100 local poets on food & drink from farms to kitchens as curated by Poet Laureate George Yatchisin. Books are available for preorder online. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History hosted its 26th Annual Mission Creek Gala on March 21, raising a record $741,000 to support its education and science programs. The sold-out event featured interactive displays, themed dinner courses, and live presentations + contributions from local wineries. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Downtown Santa Barbara's State and Carrillo intersection will soon feature vibrant artwork inspired by Mixtec and Zapotec weaving patterns designed by local artists. The city partners with the County Office of Arts and Culture with a $100K Bloomberg grant—work begins April 6 and is set to finish by May 1. Noozhawk
- ➤ Regional music festivals are upcoming for local fans. Ojai Music Festival runs June 11 — 14, Live Oak Festival occurs over Father's Day weekend in San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles Jazz Fest is set for April 24 — 26, with a planned Carpinteria Jazz Festival later this year. Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara High School senior Shelby Reyes and Carpinteria High School senior David Esquivel Belmonte received a $50,000 scholarship each on Friday from Edison International as Edison Scholars to support their college dreams in STEM. The awards were announced during emotional ceremonies at their schools (celebrating local student achievement). Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ On Friday, about 900 Santa Maria High School freshmen took part in Reality Fair at the Wilson Gym, where they used tablets with Excel spreadsheets to simulate budgeting a fictitious paycheck with guidance from local business professionals. KEYT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County has begun the environmental review for the 4,195-acre Solomon Hills project that could offer up to 4,000 homes + mixed-use community spaces between Orcutt and Los Alamos; residents are invited to submit public comments until April 17. Edhat
- ➤ City officials are using sheep to clear overgrown vegetation from 16 acres in parks such as Parma, Laurel Canyon, Franceschi and Hale to reduce wildfire risk ahead of high fire season, while electric fences and guard dogs keep the flock safe. KEYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ California Congressmembers, including Santa Barbara Rep. Salud Carbajal, warned that reopening the coast for offshore drilling could harm military readiness & local coastal economy as plans for Sable Offshore’s pipeline restart face criticism as federal overreach. Santa Barbara Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UCSB baseball lost 4-0 to No. 20 Oregon Friday night in a crucial nonconference game. Both pitchers threw five scoreless innings yet missed key hits as Oregon scored in the ninth, dropping the team to a 15-8 record. Santa Barbara Independent
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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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