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Santa Barbara
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County Parks Department will host its first Spring Fair on May 2 at Lanford Memorial Grove in Cachuma Lake Recreation Area from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event celebrates spring with live music, food vendors, a bounce house, face painting and crafts, with $10 park entry fee per vehicle. Noozhawk
- ➤ Isla Vista beaches are closed from 8:00 a.m. today until 8:00 a.m. Monday due to concerns over a potential unpermitted event; the Soltopia festival (free to attend) on April 4 offers music, food vendors and art activities on nearby park land. KEYT
- ➤ Community leaders and local advocates are urging philanthropists to raise nearly $750 million for permanent supportive housing to end homelessness; the plan asks local billionaires (whose combined wealth exceeds $160 billion) to donate less than a half-percent of their fortune and build on past fundraising successes. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The 10th annual SYV Touch A Truck event will be held on May 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 611 Atterdag Road in Solvang, where kids can climb into big vehicles and enjoy face painting and raffle prizes to support Bethania Preschool and After School Care. Noozhawk
- ➤ On April 6 to 10, Santa Barbara will observe National Community Development Week to highlight programs (CDBG and HOME) that fund affordable housing, community facilities and essential services in local neighborhoods. Noozhawk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Best friends Alissa Disalvo and Natalie Harper have opened Pilates Cult at 11 W. Figueroa St., offering 50-minute pilates classes with Cadillac and reformer machines for strength and cardio training. They bring years of classroom experience and will launch their first teacher training this month. Noozhawk
- ➤ Santa Barbara is negotiating leases with Corazón Sal de Mar and Harbor Tavern for the former Anchor Rose space at the harbor. The restaurant operators plan to invest in tenant-improvements and may open between June and February next year as the city finalizes draft leases for commission review. Noozhawk
- ➤ Rori’s Artisanal Creamery is opening its new Goleta shop today at 270 Storke Road at 12 p.m. and will serve small-batch ice cream including vegan options and two fan-favorite flavors for a Throw-back celebration. Edhat
- ➤ Business leaders, HR professionals, and employees from Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, and Goleta will join the Train to Work Employer Forum at 10 a.m. on April 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn to discuss how expanded rail service could ease employee commutes. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds will perform at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sept. 9 as part of their Mutiny for the Masses tour. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. Edhat
- ➤ Mary Bridget Davies leads Ensemble Theatre Company’s 'A Night with Janis Joplin' in Santa Barbara through April 26, offering an immersive performance with a vibrant, nightclub-style set (tickets are available online) that brings the legend’s music to life. Noozhawk
- ➤ The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, known for free displays of historical documents, will close on April 5 as thousands of manuscripts move to Florida or become available online while city officials express regret over losing a unique cultural resource. KEYT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UCSB researchers have demonstrated a chip-scale visible light Brillouin laser that drives a trapped-ion clock and quantum qubit for portable quantum systems — the breakthrough sets the stage for more compact and efficient quantum experiments. Edhat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cate swim teams dominated the meet with Nordhoff on Thursday in Carpinteria as the boys won 182-25 and the girls won 136-39; the teams will compete next Thursday at the Tri-County Invitational in San Marcos. 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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