Life in the Purple Tier
While the Regional Stay at Home Order has been lifted, Santa Barbara County remains in the most restrictive Purple Tier. All businesses in Santa Barbara County, which are open or will be reopening, must follow all State guidance for their Read on! »
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Vaccine Distribution Update
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#reCOVERgoleta
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Don’t Miss the 2021 Goleta State of the City on May 27 – Send Us Your Questions!
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Goleta City Hall Public Counters Open for In-Person Service
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Indoor Mask Mandate Returns to Santa Barbara County
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Join Us for Coastal Cleanup Day on September 18!
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New Electricity Provider Begins Service in Goleta – Watch Video
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Get Involved! #DrawGoleta
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Shop Local at GoodLandGoodShopping.com Website
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COVID-19 Local Vaccination Information
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Schools Prepare to Re-Open: Need for Testing Remains
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Your Shot to Vaccinate – Ages 16+ Now Eligible
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City of Goleta Launches #VaccinateGoleta Campaign
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Goleta Community State of the City is Now Available to Watch Anytime
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Goleta Community Center Will Partially Re-Open Mid-July
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#VaccinateGoleta & Zip Code Vaccination Rates
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Return to Virtual City Council Meetings due to Increase of COVID-19 Cases
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Coastal Cleanup Day: What You Need to Know Before You Go
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Four New Neighborhood Playgrounds Break Ground
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#VaccinateGoleta Update: Vaccine and Mask Mandate
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Save the Date: February 5th for the City’s 20th Birthday Celebration!
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Coming Soon: My Turn, a Centralized Vaccine Website Appointment System
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Beware COVID-19 Vaccine Scams!
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Goleta’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan
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Community Partners in Caring Launches mission::vaccinate
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COVID-19 Rental Assistance
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The Latest COVID-19 Vaccine and Appointment Information
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Life in the Orange Tier
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District Elections Public Workshop Kickoff
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Fire Chief Video Message to Goleta Community
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COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise Significantly Among Unvaccinated Residents
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#VaccinateGoleta COVID-19 Update
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City Initiates Lawsuit Against UCSB
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Last Chance to Help #DrawGoleta: Maps Due on January 6th!
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Mobile COVID-19 Testing Unit in Santa Barbara County
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Local Non-Profit Grant Applications Accepted through February 4
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I’ve Been Vaccinated! Now What?
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LED Virtual Town Hall on June 22
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Fourth of July Safety Reminders
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State Mobile Vaccine Clinics
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COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Full Federal Approval
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New Goleta Valley Library Bookvan Rolls Into Isla Vista
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Goleta Deploys the First EV ARC™ 2020 Charger in the County
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COVID-19 Financial Assistance Grants Available for Goleta Residents
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Goleta Small Businesses Grant Program Reopens
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COVID-19 Financial Assistance for Businesses
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COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Program
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Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries Reopen
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Help Us Draw Goleta on August 2nd for District Elections
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Variants Outpacing Vaccine Efforts & FAQ’s
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City Implements Vaccine or Testing Requirement for its Employees
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City Appeals County-Approved Cannabis Cultivation Project
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Electric Vehicle Home Charging Safety Tips
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Census 2020 Results Are In!
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Round Two of State GO-Biz Grants Open Till February 8
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COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Available
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New Project Noticing Plan Launches – Look for Postcard!
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mission::vaccinate – Rides for Seniors and Volunteers Needed
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Let’s Read This Summer!
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#RideGoleta Community Bike Share Survey
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COVID-19 CA Rent Relief Program Extended
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New Funding Rounds for CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
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CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Rounds 8 & 9
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Flavored Tobacco Ban Ordinance Approved
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Join Us for October 21 District Elections Workshop to Draw Goleta’s District Boundaries
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Solar Photovoltaic Project Approved
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#VaccinateGoleta COVID-19 Update
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Keep Up the #GoodLandGoodShopping and #GoletaToGo!
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County of Santa Barbara Rental and Utility Grants
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COVID-19 Rental Assistance for Goleta Residents
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Group Picnic Reservations Now Open in Goleta
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Goleta Train Depot Design Review Board Input on July 13
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County Mental Health Support Services Survey on COVID-19
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#VaccinateGoleta COVID-19 Updates
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3CE Enrollment Off to a Strong Start
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Council Considers City’s First Historic Preservation Ordinance on February 15
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City of Goleta Grant Funds Available for Non-Profits
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Let’s See Your #GoodLandGoodPeople Photos
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State Aid and Payment Protection Program Update
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Watch our Cathedral Oaks Road Video Message
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COVID-19 Business Resources
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update and Anticipation of June 15th!
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#VaccinateGoleta Update
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Community Members Received Hands-On Tutorial for Map Drawing at City of Goleta’s Outdoor District Elections Workshop
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New Energy Provider for Goleta in October
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California Becomes First State with COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Schools
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Meet the City’s First Spanish Engagement Specialist
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Work Continues on Playground Renovations
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Thank You Vyto Adomaitis for Almost Two Decades of Service
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Goleta’s Old Town Sidewalk Project Wins 2021 Project of the Year
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New and Improved Pedestrian Crosswalks Ready for Use in Goleta
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Goleta City Council Approves Homelessness Strategic Plan
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California is Open, With Some Restrictions
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Goleta to be Served by Central Coast Community Energy Beginning this October
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Embracing Clean Energy Through Energy Programs
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City of Goleta to Manage Goleta Community Center
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Apply Now for County of Santa Barbara’s COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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Planning for the Future of Pickleball on November 18
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The Future of Pickleball in Goleta
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Watch Old Town Sidewalks Celebration Video
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LED Street Lighting Project Update to Be Shared at Next Green Committee Meeting
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Final Homelessness Strategic Plan to be Presented to Council
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LED Lights Coming to a Street Near You
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Weekly Covid in Review to Replace Daily COVID Numbers
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When Do You Need Your Mask?
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Goleta Train Depot Project Enters Final Design Stage
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LED Street Lighting Project Given the Green Light
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City’s Long-Awaited New LED Light Installation Begins
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Attention Businesses: Apply for a Goleta ReStart Loan from WEV
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Playground Installations Underway
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