🌱 Santa Barbara Helicopter Rescues 4 Men + More Housing Element Sites

Good morning, hello! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and cool. High: 65 Low: 45.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain. High: 63 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Santa Barbara today:

1. On Mar. 24, a Santa Barbara County Helicopter rescued four men who were trapped in a muddy area of eastern San Luis Obispo County. The vehicle had reportedly gotten stuck in the mud near Soda Lake and Seven Mile roads. None of the men needed to be transported to a local hospital for treatment. (Noozhawk)
2. Santa Barbara County has added 19 new sites to its Housing Element, with a total of 2,151 new units. Possible new locations include downtown Santa Barbara County Probation Office, the parking lot next to Friendship Manor, three UCSB faculty housing site proposals, and the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore parking lot and tennis area. On Friday, Santa Barbara County will formally submit its Housing Element to the state. (Noozhawk)
3. The Santa Barbara Zoo's “El Dia del Niño,” children's day is back on Apr. 2! The free, family-friendly event celebrates the importance of children in the local community. From 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., enjoy music by El Pecas, a children’s talent show, food, and animal-filled fun. online reservations are required, click here for more information. (KSBY News)

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Today and tomorrow in Santa Barbara:

Monday, March 27

• Self-Care Group At at Mental Wellness Center (2:00 PM)

Tuesday, March 28

• Trivia At Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. (7:00 PM)
• The Brothers Collier At Soho: Restaurant & Music Club (7:00 PM7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• For the first time since 2017, there will be a Garden Club of Santa Barbara (GCSB) flower show and boutique in the Gardens of Splendor and Delight exhibit! From Apr. 20 through Apr. 21, at the Music Academy of the West, located at 1070 Fairway Road in Santa Barbara. (Noozhawk)
• The Santa Barbara Public Library will host the State Street Job Fair on Apr. 19! Don't miss the opportunity to connect with over 100 employers with immediate openings in the Santa Barbara area. (KSBY News)
• Whether you're actively in the market for a new home or just curious about other properties nearby, check out the latest homes for sale in your area! Including a two-bedroom on Camino Del Remedio for $650,000. (Santa Barbara Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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!