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Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Isla Vista Community Services District hosted Soltopia as a permitted alternative to Deltopia in the business corridor under a 72-hour noise ordinance. The festival featured live DJs, free food, art installations and enhanced safety measures, drawing thousands with fewer police calls than previous years. Noozhawk
- ➤ SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base today from 4:30 to 8:03 p.m. at Space Launch Complex-4 on South Base to deploy 25 Starlink satellites (the booster will land on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You) and backup windows are set for Monday. Noozhawk
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SBTHP’s exhibit Manongs on the Central Coast: Forming Communities Across Generations celebrates Filipino American heritage through photographs, oral histories, and family documents. It runs throughout April at the Grossman Gallery — 501 E. North Ave — in Lompoc Public Library. Noozhawk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Enrollment is now open for the Community Environmental Council’s Spring 2026 Climate Stewards certification course—which meets online on Wednesday evenings from April 15 to June 3—to help Central Coast locals turn eco-anxiety into action with field trips and interactive modules. Noozhawk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara County Water Agency has opened applications for the 2026 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest (open to residents in the Carpinteria Valley, Montecito, Santa Barbara, or Santa Ynez Water Districts); homeowners must apply online by April 30th to enter for water-efficient garden prizes. Edhat
- ➤ Nearly three months after storms, Rancho Tajiguas Preserve remains 85% repaired after floods damaged roads, water lines, and a house. A group of volunteers (about 20 community members) and conservancy staff continue cleanup efforts as they prepare for summer heat and fire season. Noozhawk
- ➤ Nearly 40 winemakers and vineyard managers joined the One Block Challenge at Solminer Vineyard in Los Olivos on Feb. 26 to test soil health and implement regenerative practices like cover cropping & reduced tillage; vintner Bryan Babcock will host the next challenge on May 14. Noozhawk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will host its annual 2026 State of the City Luncheon on Friday, April 10 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. The event will feature city mayor updates and networking for business and government stakeholders from Goleta to Carpinteria. Edhat
- ➤ Montecito's Planning Commission unanimously approved adjustments to The Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore renovation at 1260 Channel Dr. that include small facility changes (six new gated driveways for 20 parking spaces, guest room conversions, and new sidewalks along Hill Road) with the resort expected to reopen in 2026. Noozhawk
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara’s spring break unfolds quietly today as visitors enjoy calm beach days and relaxed strolls along Cabrillo Boulevard while locals maintain their steady pace (a gentle contrast to bustling scenes elsewhere). Noozhawk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UCSB swept Cal Poly on Sunday with a 12-4 win to boost Big West standings; Xavier Esquer & freshman Ryan Severns each drove in three runs while Dos Pueblos alum Kellan Montgomery allowed one run in six innings. KEYT
- ➤ UC Santa Barbara’s softball team won its fifth consecutive conference series with a (7-6) win in game two of a doubleheader at home against Hawai'i; they will face Long Beach State in a doubleheader on Saturday, Apr. 11. KEYT
- ➤ Santa Barbara City College Women’s Swimming and Diving team placed first among nine teams at the Orange Coast Invitational on Friday, scoring 607.5 points. They now head to the So Cal Diving Championships next weekend before the Western State Conference Championship begins Thursday, April 16 at Los Angeles Valley College. Noozhawk
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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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Integrative Restoration Meditation
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Accessible entry — Experience a calming iRest meditation class that promotes healing and well-being.
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