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Santa Barbara
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bold street mural installation — inspired by Zapotec weaving traditions — will start the week of April 13 at the State and Carrillo intersection to boost pedestrian safety and add color near the Farmers Market. City, county, and Bloomberg Philanthropies support the project. Edhat
- ➤ Local nonprofit NatureTrack will host a free screening of The Invisible Mammal: A Fight Against Extinction at Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall in Los Olivos on Apr. 17 (doors open at 6 p.m. and filmmaker Kristin Tieche will join a live Q&A). Noozhawk
- ➤ Isla Vista will host Soltopia — a music festival with 18+ bands and 13 deejay sets — from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 4. The festival offers free food, an art and thrift market, and a beer garden with wristband registration for students and residents. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Chabad at UCSB and affiliated groups will host From Captivity to Freedom: A Talk with Omer Shem Tov at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Apr. 13 at UCSB — Omer, who was kidnapped during an Oct. 7 terrorist attack and held captive for 505 days, will offer a moderated discussion with Q&A. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara Public Library will host La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture from Friday, Apr. 10 through Sunday, Apr. 12 at Michael Towbes Library Plaza. The free festival features music (opening, afternoon, and closing concerts), food, film, and hands-on activities that bring Italy to life. Edhat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Renowned author Ibram X. Kendi will speak at UCSB’s Campbell Hall on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. about his new book Chain of Ideas that examines the evolution of the great replacement theory (tickets cost $30 for general admission and are free for UCSB students). Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Erika Ruiz Santillán, a third-grade teacher at Adelante Charter School on the Eastside, was named Teacher of the Year by the California Association for Bilingual Education at a San Francisco conference — an honor that recognizes her dedication to bilingual education — and this award highlights her significant impact on local students. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Dos Pueblos High School is raising over $800k to build an official press box at its stadium, replacing a makeshift tarp shelter used in sports and academics. With $200k raised and a $30k district pledge, construction will begin once funding is secured - projected within a year. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara County Water Agency and local providers invite eligible homeowners to apply online for the 2026 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest, which offers prizes like a Lotusland membership and landscaping tools. Applications must be submitted by April 30 (homeowners served by select local water districts are eligible). Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montecito Fire Protection District named Brian Fallon as its new Fire Chief effective April 1 — he brings over 20 years of fire service experience and succeeded longtime Chief David Neels, who retired March 31. KSBY
- ➤ MTD is proposing a 3% bus service cut starting Aug. 17 to address a $5.8M deficit, with public meetings planned on April 7 (Carpinteria Veterans Memorial), April 14 (Goleta Community Center), April 15 (via Zoom), and April 20 (Central Library Faulkner Gallery). Edhat
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 17-building tech park portfolio sold for $235 million in Goleta. Praelium Commercial Real Estate acquired the mix-used properties spanning 733,497 sqft (including office, industrial, and research facilities) in a deal that highlights Goleta’s growing appeal to institutional investors. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After losing 7 to 6 to No. 12 USC at Dedeaux Field, UCSB Baseball now prepares for a three game conference series at Cal Poly (with first pitches at 6 p.m. today, 6 p.m. Friday, and 1 p.m. Saturday). Noozhawk
- ➤ Last weekend, Santa Barbara’s Único boys 2011 soccer team won their second straight Cal South National Cup Championship in San Bernardino. Coach Hermes Garcia praised the team for its resilience as they overcame early setbacks to secure the title. Noozhawk
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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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