March 12, 2026
🌡️ March 12, 2026: Heat advisory grips the coast
Greeting: Good morning, Santa Barbara. On this warm Thursday, March 12, stay hydrated amid the unusual March heat.
🏙️ Local Pulse
County Supervisors denied all extension requests for greenhouse cannabis growers, upholding the March 18 deadline for odor-control scrubbers. Residents in Carpinteria Valley welcomed the firm stance after years of smell complaints.
City Council unanimously backed a California Climate Superfund resolution to fund waterfront adaptation against erosion and flooding.
Gas prices jumped to $4.98 per gallon, up 60 cents amid global supply strains.
☀️ Today's Outlook
🌡️ Heat advisory from 10 a.m. today through 8 p.m. Friday. High 92°F, Low 58°F. Daytime highs 20-30 degrees above normal; drink water often, avoid peak sun.
📅 What's On Around Town
Poetry, Typewriters, and Collage Workshop
6:00 PM at undisclosed Santa Barbara venue. Hands-on creative session blending writing and art for inspired expression.
An Evening of Wild Hope: PBS Film Screenings
6:30 PM at undisclosed Santa Barbara venue. Evening of documentaries celebrating nature and resilience.
Lights Up! Presents: “The Addams Family”
7:00 PM at undisclosed Santa Barbara venue. Musical theater delight with quirky family antics and lively tunes.
💼 Business Pulse
Gas stations report sharp price hikes tied to international tensions, straining local drivers and budgets.
✨ Spotlight: Local Gem
Lights Up! theater draws praise for vibrant family shows like “The Addams Family,” though some note tighter seating. "A fun night of spooky charm," one patron shared.
💡 Local Fact
In 1959, state legislation enabled Santa Barbara to create El Pueblo Viejo historic district, preserving the downtown's early Spanish adobe character through careful planning.
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See you tomorrow.