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Santa Barbara
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Santa Barbara. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ DSBIA invites residents and visitors to a lively week of downtown events, starting with the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s 40th Celebration today at the Santa Barbara Club and continuing with art, music, dance, and interactive workshops through Sunday. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ Frank Frost, a cherished Santa Barbara community leader who influenced local education, environmental policy, music and underwater archaeology, died on Jan. 9. He played jazz piano in local clubs and led public service efforts that shaped the community's heritage. Santa Barbara Independent
- ➤ The City of Carpinteria will host a Community Work Day at the Tomol Interpretive Play Area on Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteers of all ages can join for planting, painting, and beautification to maintain this historic park loved by local families. Santa Barbara Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Barbara locals have a guide to nine top Mexican restaurants offering dishes from casual beach tacos to upscale mezcal cocktails. Food lovers can visit popular spots on Milpas Street and downtown, including East Beach Tacos and La Super-Rica Taqueria, to enjoy a taste of the city's vibrant culinary scene. Edhat
- ➤ One805LIVE! is set to host its two-day benefit concert on Sept. 25 and 26 at Kevin Costner’s Summerland estate. New headliners include The Fray and Kevin Costner & Modern West while proceeds will support first responders in Santa Barbara County (with one night dedicated to peer support and the other to local chiefs). Santa Barbara Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Arellanes Elementary in Santa Maria, students planted a young Fern Podocarpus today during the 23rd annual Earth Day tree planting organized by Santa Barbara County Parks and Urban Forestry with support from Supervisor Steve Lavagnino; another tree will be planted Friday for Arbor Day. KEYT
- ➤ Team Octobots, local high school students, earned second place at the FIRST Robotics Southern California Championship in Anaheim earlier this month. They now seek community help to raise $50,000 for travel & competition at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston set for April 28-May 2. KEYT
- ➤ The UCSB Koegel Autism Center is donating copies of the children’s book My Brother Otto to elementary schools in Santa Barbara and Goleta for Autism Acceptance Month. Assistant professor Fernanda Castellon will do readings in K-3 classrooms throughout April (helping students build understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity). Edhat
- ➤ UCSB researchers are developing nearly invisible hair-thin LEDs (once reserved for lasers) that may boost data movement in servers and screens. This evolving innovation could improve computing for AI and cloud systems in the region. KEYT
- ➤ Husna Balaven, a Dunn School junior, placed in the Top 5 at the CHSSA State Championship held April 17 to 19 (at James Logan High School in Union City). Her achievement marks the school's first state-level recognition and highlights its growing speech and debate program. Santa Barbara Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Community Environmental Council is hosting the annual Earth Day Festival at Alameda Park on Saturday, Apr. 25 from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday, Apr. 26 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The event honors Santa Barbara’s legacy of environmental activism stemming from the 1969 oil spill. Edhat
- ➤ Bill McKibben spoke at Campbell Hall at UCSB on April 21, warning about accelerating climate change and praising the rapid rise of renewable energy. He explained that solar & wind power are outpacing fossil fuels while urging citizens, especially older adults, to take action. Santa Barbara Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials are set to review a draft master plan that redesigns about one mile of State Street - alternating pedestrian and vehicle use as part of a long-debated proposal. The meeting is Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 735 Anacapa St. Noozhawk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After Tuesday's rainfall, county health services advised beachgoers to avoid swimming and surfing for at least three days due to storm water runoff (including bacteria and debris). Residents should wait 10 days before harvesting shellfish to reduce health risks. Noozhawk
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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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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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Pat Metheny Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket information available — Experience an unforgettable evening with renowned jazz guitarist Pat Metheny.
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Candlelight Tribute to ABBA & Queen
6:15-9:30 p.m. — Music Academy of the West — Enchanting concert — Immerse yourself in a magical evening with live string renditions of iconic hits in a stunning candlelit setting.
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California Baptist Lancers vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Baseball
4:35 – 5:35 PM — The Cove Santa Barbara — Cost info not provided — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup in the beautiful Santa Barbara setting.
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May Area Meeting
6-8 PM — Sullivan Goss Gallery — Free admission — Engage in a creative discussion with artists and uncover the journey of artistic expression.
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Integrative Flow Yoga Class
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Yoga Soup — Check website for pricing — Experience an active and mindful vinyasa class that fuses breathwork and relaxation techniques.
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