🌱 Santa Barbara Free Narcan Program + SB Wildlife Network & Avian Flu

Hello, friends. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Santa Barbara Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny, showers around. High: 61 Low: 45.
• Thursday: A shower in the morning. High: 62 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Santa Barbara:

1. Due to the increase in fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the nation, and Santa Barbara County specifically, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has created a new Narcan distribution program. Narcan, a drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, is now distributed for free to the public at multiple locations, including the sheriff's office headquarters and the Carpinteria and Santa Maria substations. (KEYT)
2. Due to the rapid spread of avian influenza strain H5N1, the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network has increased its safety measures. At this time, visitors are not allowed inside the organization's facility. (KEYT)
3. From Mar. 31 through Apr. 4, the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Central Library will be closed due to construction projects. Construction includes asbestos abatement, elevator construction, and a lower-level remodel. Items waiting on hold and due dates for materials already checked out will be extended. All materials will remain at the library and will be inaccessible during this stage of construction, but patrons can continue to place holds on items. (Subscription: The Santa Barbara Independent)

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Today and tomorrow in Santa Barbara:

Wednesday, March 29

• Drumming Circle At Mental Wellness Center (4:30 PM)

Thursday, March 30

• Juegos In The Park At Bohnett Park (3:30 PM)
• Crafternoons At Art From Scrap (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Flamenco Arts Festival returns in May for its 24th anniversary! The festival will feature Santa Barbara's world-renowned flamenco artists from Spain and the U.S., starting with a concert by maestro Jose Luis de la Paz. (The Santa Barbara Independent)
• The Santa Barbara Zoo is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with various special events and activities throughout the year and a newly-launched fundraising campaign. Events include animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, giveaways, special 60th-anniversary merchandise, and more. (KSBY News)
• On Mar. 27, Santa Barbara police took over almost an entire block on the 300 block of W. Mission Street due to a domestic violence incident. Police arrested one male suspect after at least six police vehicles and an ambulance blocked off part of the street. (Santa Barbara Edhat)

That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with your next update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!