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Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Association for Women in Communications – Santa Barbara will honor four civic leaders, Teresa Alvarez, Primitiva Hernandez, Viviana Marsano and Julissa Pena, at the 2026 Women of Achievement Awards luncheon at Cabrillo Pavilion on Thursday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets cost $125 for members — $150 for nonmembers, with proceeds supporting AWC-SB professional development programs. Noozhawk
- ➤ Elings Park has launched a fundraising drive aimed at raising $200,000 to unlock a $1 million donation for renovating the Castagnola Softball Complex, with planned upgrades to improve field safety and quality for community use if the funds are raised by May 1. Edhat
- ➤ Santa Barbara County renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworker Day to honor local laborers who harvest crops by hand, with community groups planning family activities, health checkups + outreach services for the workers. The change reflects a broader effort to appreciate the indispensable role of farmworkers. KEYT
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Silvergreens is set to return with a new downtown café at 1001 State Street this spring. It will hold a soft opening for Amazon employees in mid-April — a full public opening is planned by month’s end, operating daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Edhat
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Internationally acclaimed designer Larry Vigon won Solstice Santa Barbara’s 2026 Poster Art Contest when his 'Wave' artwork was announced at the trunk show on March 26 at the CEC Hub, and his design will appear on official festival materials for the three-day celebration held June 19-21. Edhat
- ➤ State Street Ballet showcased its 2026 kids' program RECESS! at the Lobero, featuring three ballet works (including playful animal parades and interactive video game visuals) that highlight young talent and technical skill; the company will close its season with Chaplin on May 8–9. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ PCPA Artistic Director Mark Booher is set to retire in December after 27 years at the theatre, including 21 as its longest-serving director. Allan Hancock College has begun searching for his successor while Booher plans to stay active on the Central Coast. Noozhawk
- ➤ Granada Theatre and Santa Barbara Records are hosting Locals & Legends: Celebrating the Music of James Taylor on Saturday, Apr. 25 at the Granada Theatre, where local musicians and the Santa Barbara Symphony under Nir Kabaretti will perform Taylor’s classics and debut new works inspired by his legacy. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UCSB Library is launching a free AI in Action speaker series where community members and campus experts share how AI is used in research (including wildfire forecasting and environmental tracking). The next event is at 4 p.m. April 9 in the library’s Instruction and Training Room 1312. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Water Agency has opened applications for the 2026 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest for single-family residences served by the Carpinteria Valley, Montecito, City of Santa Barbara, or Santa Ynez Water District; residents must submit applications online by April 30 to compete for awards and a photo session. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Goleta invites community members to celebrate the groundbreaking of the three-mile San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path on April 9 at 1:30 p.m. at Armitos Park Community Garden (Armitos Ave and S. Kellogg Ave), which will improve access across northern Goleta to key destinations. Santa Barbara Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Breast Cancer Resource Center has announced its move to 100 N. Hope Avenue, Ste. 1 + a renewed three-year funding commitment from RevitaLash Cosmetics to expand free programs and services for breast cancer support in the community. Noozhawk
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic downtown restaurant space at 20 W Figueroa Street is available for lease; the 2,000 sqft venue (in a 1931 building) features a commercial kitchen, storage space, and accessible restrooms. The former Riviera Bar closed on Valentine’s Day, leaving an option for a new restaurant operator, according to Colliers. Edhat
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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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Hadestown Musical Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Granada Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical journey of Hadestown, where a song can change your fate.
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Integrative Flow Yoga Class
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Cost info not provided — Experience a dynamic vinyasa flow focusing on breathwork and relaxation.
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