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The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has a new, dedicated email address for reporting suspected scams: reportfraud@countyofsb.org. This new reporting option enhances the District Attorney’s Office’s ongoing efforts to support the community and address the growing prevalence of scams and is available in addition to our Scam Hotline at 805-568-2442.
A scam is a deceptive scheme or fraudulent attempt to obtain money, personal information, or other valuables by misleading or manipulating individuals. Scams often involve impersonation, false promises, or urgent requests designed to pressure victims into acting quickly without verifying legitimacy.
The District Attorney’s Office Chief Investigator, Kristina Perkins, who also hosts the weekly podcast, Scam Squad, encourages community members who have been victims of a scam, or who believe they may be targeted or involved in one, to report these incidents to our office. Reporting helps us identify trends, raise awareness, and better protect the public. Chief Investigator Perkins stated, “This new email gives our community a simple, direct way to reach us if they have been victimized or even suspect a scam. It also helps us identify emerging trends and better understand where resources are needed most to protect our vulnerable community members. We are here to listen and connect people with the information and support they need.”
Please note that the Scam Hotline is not staffed for live calls. Callers will be asked to leave a message, and a member of our team will return your call or respond to your email as soon as possible.
This reporting resource is not intended for emergencies or situations requiring an immediate law enforcement response. If you are in danger or require urgent assistance, please contact your local law enforcement agency in your jurisdiction immediately.
The first public splash pad in Santa Barbara County is set to open at Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park (170 S. Kellogg Avenue) in Old Town Goleta. You are invited to join us for a celebratory ribbon-cutting on Thursday, May 21st at 3:00 p.m. Please allow time for parking. Spanish interpretation will be provided. The first 50 attendees will get a free Kona Ice snow cone. Once the ribbon is cut, the colorful splash pad will be officially open! Children who want to splash around are encouraged to wear swim attire, and those three and under must wear a swim diaper.
Second District Councilmember James Kyriaco said, “We know the community has been eagerly awaiting the opening of the Splash Pad and we look forward to seeing it being enjoyed for many years to come. We are pleased there will now be a fun, free, and safe water play space in the heart of our community.”
Stay tuned for the official hours and months of operation.
The Splash Pad was a part of the original design of Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park which opened in 2019 and is the final recreation amenity to this beloved space. It features 34 water jets that produce gentle streams in a variety of engaging patterns. Equipped with two activator posts, users can turn the splash pad on and off during designated hours. The splash pad utilizes a recirculated and treated water system to ensure both safety and environmental sustainability. The splash pad is open to all ages, but is more entertaining for young children.
Here are some important rules and information to know before you go to the Splash Pad.
We can’t wait to have a splash-tastic time with you on May 21st!
For more information go to www.CityofGoleta.org/SplashPad.
Aerial photo of Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood park with splash pad
Toyota of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Honda and Acura are teaming up to support Goleta’s 4th of July Drone Light Show taking place for the second year at Dos Pueblos High School. The Honda, Acura and Toyota dealerships are located adjacent to each other in Old Town Goleta. When the family ownership group for the dealerships found out that more support was needed to put on this free community event, it stepped up to become a sponsor. The City is grateful for this sponsorship and to all of our community partners who are making this patriotic event happen again in the Good Land!
If you are interested in sponsoring, learn more at www.CityofGoleta.org/July4Sponsor or send an email to pio@cityofgoleta.gov. All sponsorships and donations made in support of this free community event may be considered a charitable contribution to the City of Goleta and may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
The City of Goleta’s Community Relations Manager Kelly Hoover said, “Every dollar raised allows us to enhance this event and build upon the great success we had the first year with nearly 6,000 people in attendance. We are doing a last call for sponsors and encourage anyone out there who wants to support this wonderful community event to come join this rewarding effort.”
Paul Scheuermann, General Manager of Santa Barbara Honda / Santa Barbara Acura, said, “As a family-owned dealership group in Goleta, we are excited to be an active part of the community. Our goal is simple: support this community, serve our neighbors well and help create opportunity for generations to come. Being a part of this community means showing up, supporting what matters and building something lasting together.”
Supporting local events is just one way the group is showing its long-term investment in Goleta, the group is building new state-of-the-art facilities in Old Town that will include sales, service and collision operations. Renderings will be on display at the Goleta Light Drone Show event.
Here is what is planned for the 4th of July event: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with food trucks, DJ Darla Bea, country line dancing, photo booth, face painting, free carnival games and activities for the kids, and more. Limited reserved seating is available for sponsors and members of the public – grab your spot here. There will be free shuttle service courtesy of Santa Barbara Airbus from the Costco parking lot. The Drone Light Show itself is scheduled for approximately 9:15 p.m. and will last about 12 minutes.
A huge thanks to all of our sponsors:
The City is also looking for volunteers to help make this day special – sign up here.
For more information about the event, visit our webpage at www.CityofGoleta.org/July4.
Pictured above: Camie Perez, General Manager of Toyota Santa Barbara and Paul Scheuermann, General Manager of Santa Barbara Honda / Santa Barbara Acura
Photo collage from 2025 event
ASAP Cats presents Basil’s Big Bash (the Bash), the annual gala dedicated to raising critical funds for the welfare of the cats of Santa Barbara County. This year the Bash will take place Sunday, June 14th from 2:00 — 5:30pm at the historic Stow House in Goleta.
Starting in 2014, the Bash was created to not only raise funds for cats and kittens in need, but also to bring together the whole local community of feline lovers who share a similar goal: saving cats. Reflecting on decades of adoptions, lifesaving procedures, and care provided by ASAP to its cat-loving community, ASAP prides itself on fostering the relationship with every cat that has been encountered, continuing to provide education, welfare, and aid wherever possible. Whether it’s reuniting them with their family or returning them to their home in the community, ASAP continues to evolve in understanding how best to save every cat, and the Bash exists to bring together those individuals who share a similar outlook for the lives of cats.
In addition to an afternoon of festivities, the Bash will feature both a silent and live auction, offering everything from items of comfort, to unforgettable experiences, to the famous Instant Wine Cellar. Tickets are available now by visiting ASAP’s website at www.asapcats.org.
Can’t make it to the Bash but still want to support ASAP? Consider donating a bottle of wine to the Instant Wine Cellar, one of the Bash’s most popular Live Auction items. To donate, simply drop off any $20+ bottle of wine at the ASAP Cats shelter and it will be included in the prize.
ASAP Cats is an organization dedicated to saving the lives of cats in Santa Barbara County by providing shelter, veterinary care, behavioral support, adoption and foster services, education, and community outreach.
View ASAP Cats’ adoptable cats online at www.asapcats.org/adoptions/search-for-a-pet.html, or visit the shelter at 5473 Overpass Road, Unit 101, Goleta, CA 93111. Currently open Monday-Thursday (1pm — 4pm) and Saturday (11am — 3pm). Other times available by appointment.
Bellucius at ASAP Cats
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner has added a new daily roundtrip and expanded peak-hour service, increasing flexibility for commuters traveling between Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Goleta, and beyond. The service is designed to better match real-world work schedules, offering an alternative to Highway 101 congestion while improving regional connectivity.
The expanded rail service, which began May 4, is part of a broader regional strategy to provide more commute options alongside ongoing Highway 101 Carpinteria to Santa Barbara improvements. Passenger rail between Ventura County and the South Coast is funded in part by the voter-approved Measure A transportation sales tax within Santa Barbara County, which invests in projects that reduce congestion and improve mobility.
On April 22, 2026, a Train to Work Employer Forum, co-hosted by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, and supported by Hilton Garden Inn and Southern California Edison, was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Goleta. Two-hundred business leaders and transportation providers attended. The forum focused on turning a new transportation service into something employers can actually use—and employees can rely on.
“This is no longer a concept—it’s a service that’s launching and ready to use,” said Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte. “For a city like Goleta, where thousands of people commute in every day, having a peak-hour rail option gives employers a real option to reduce commute stress and expand access to jobs.”
The forum emphasized a simple but critical takeaway: new infrastructure alone does not change behavior—people do. Employers play a central role in introducing and normalizing new commute options, whether through incentives, flexible policies, or simply encouraging employees to try the train.
For those who were unable to attend, information about schedules, fares, and how to get started is available at www.sbcag.org/train. SBCAG can also work with employers and individuals to help identify commute options that fit their needs. For more information contact SBCAG at (805) 600-4477 or info@sbcag.org.
Pictured: Mayor Perotte at the Train to Work Employer Forum
The Goleta Valley Library (GVL) capital campaign is going strong! Thanks to a generous donation from Yardi Systems, the City is even closer to reaching its $1,700,000 goal of funding needed for the GVL’s interior design renovation project. In February 2026, the Library became fiscally sponsored by the Santa Barbara Foundation and launched its first-ever capital campaign, “Writing the Next Chapter at Goleta Valley Library”. The campaign will raise the funds needed for improvements to the adult area of the library, Community Room, lobby, service desk area, and staff workspaces.
“The wonderful, continued generosity from Yardi is helping to turn the community’s aspirations for Goleta Valley Library into a reality,” said City Librarian Elizabeth Saucedo. “This gift is such a meaningful contribution toward the future of library services in our area, and we appreciate Yardi’s commitment to our community.”
Arnold Brier, Yardi Systems COO and CLO, said: “We know libraries play an important role in nurturing communities, and we are happy to support the City of Goleta’s library renovation.”
Yardi’s recent donation is in addition to a gift provided to the Library last year, which funded staff workstations and an interior book drop, and supported the establishment of service at GVL Express, the Library’s temporary location during construction. These highly useful items will also be relocated back to 500 N. Fairview following the completion of the construction project.
Donations are being accepted for the remaining $814,420 needed to reach the campaign goal. Community members have four convenient ways of making a gift: through the Santa Barbara Foundation, the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library, to the City of Goleta, and in-person at Goleta Valley Library Express. Learn more here.
The Library will be announcing the details of its donor recognition program later this spring, which will include a series of tiered giving options and special recognition opportunities.
We extend our sincere thanks to each of the incredibly generous donors for their support of our Library’s future!
The Santa Barbara Foundation is the 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor of the “Goleta Valley Library: Writing the Next Chapter” capital campaign. As such, Santa Barbara Foundation receives all donations to the program and oversees funds are distributed in the manner intended by the committee. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Pictured: Rendering of adult area at Goleta Valley Library
The City of Goleta is pleased to share an update on the Goleta Valley Library ADA, Safety, and Building Improvement Project. The project is focused on bringing the building up to current code standards and improving accessibility, safety, and sustainability measures within the facility. During the past several weeks, demolition of interior walls, ceilings, and flooring was completed. The existing HVAC system was also removed from the roof. Exterior demolition of walkways and patios is underway. With demolition nearly complete, construction inside of the library is set to begin.
The project is currently on track to meet its grant deadline of June 2027. More updates will be provided in future issues of the Monarch Press. Additional information about the construction project and the separate interior design capital campaign is available on the Goleta Valley Library Improvement Project webpage.
Patio Wall Demo
Main Space
Staff Room
We would love to see you at the Goleta Valley Library Express Express (6500 Hollister Avenue, Suite 105) or one of our off-site programs this month!
Also, save the date for our Summer Reading Program Kick-Off, Saturday, June 6 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We’ll be sharing more information soon about our biggest annual program, encouraging our whole community to read all summer long.
Library staff are thrilled to read and learn with you. Here’s what’s on the calendar for May (all programs are at the Goleta Community Center located at 5679 Hollister Avenue unless noted):
Senior Happy Hour
Thursday, May 7, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a lively craft event to laugh, socialize, and create something beautiful. All supplies provided.
Poetry Club Sunday
Sunday, May 17, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Read a favorite poem or simply enjoy the voices of others in this welcoming space.
Film Club: Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
Thursday, May 21, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
The transition from silent films to ‘talkies’ is not smooth but it’s filled with color, romance, comedy and incredible dance numbers. Stay for lively discussion, trivia & fun facts after the movie.
Mystery Book Club: The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths
Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Murder leaps off the page when crime novelists begin to turn up dead in this intricate new novel by internationally best-selling author Elly Griffiths.
Goodland Yarn Works
Every Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
If you know how to knit or crochet, this group is for you. Join us for fun and friendship!
Cómo utilizar los servicios de TU BIBLIOTECA/ How to use the services at YOUR LIBRARY
Every Wednesday, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Goleta Valley Library Express
Bilingual library staff will be available Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to help our community members learn how to use the free services offered at the library.
Baby & Me Storytime
Every Friday, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m., Rotating Parks
Join us for a relaxed storytime with happy songs, lap bounces, a short story, fun bubbles, and parachute play.
Wiggly Storytime
Every Friday, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m., Rotating Parks
We’ll do stories, songs, a dance party, and bubbles. Best for ages 15 months – 5 years.
Tech Tutoring
Every Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and by appointment at Goleta Valley Library Express
Do you need assistance with your electronic or mobile device? Schedule a 30-minute in-person appointment at the library with one of our helpful volunteers.
Library staff look forward to welcoming you to our programming this month! For all programming and events, visit the Calendar of Events at www.goletavalleylibrary.org/calendar.
See you at the library!
This May, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness invites community members, organizations, and businesses to join others across the state and nation in Lighting Up Green—a powerful visual show of support for mental health.
Throughout the month of May, landmarks, buildings, homes, and businesses across Santa Barbara County will shine green — the official color of mental health awareness — as a visible reminder that hope, healing, and support are possible, and that no one must face mental health challenges alone. This year, more than 150 locations throughout Santa Barbara County are participating in the campaign, demonstrating countywide support for mental wellness.
This year’s national theme, “More Good Days Together,” reminds us that “good” doesn’t’ mean perfect – or even consistently happy. A good day can be found in small, meaningful moments: when a burden feels a little lighter after talking it through, when connection is felt, or when a small step forward builds confidence. Good is personal – and it is defined by each of us.
Ways to Participate:
Need Support? You Are Not Alone. Help is available 24/7. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the Behavioral Wellness Access Line at (888) 868-1649.
To learn more about the County of Santa Barbara Department of Behavioral Wellness, visit: http://countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness.
