Face coverings or masks reduce the spread of coronavirus, especially when combined with physical distancing and frequent hand washing. Coronavirus spreads when an infected person speaks, sneezes, or coughs within 6 feet of others. It is possible for you to Read on! »
Watch the City’s new safety video featuring our Emergency Services Coordinator, Michael Baris, which aims to clear up some confusion about how and when to wear face coverings. The video is followed with a Spanish version that is narrated by Read on! »
While wildfires pose a significant threat to Santa Barbara County residents year-round, this time of year is high fire season. The fire incident we had over the Fourth of July holiday weekend near US 101 Freeway and Fairview Avenue is a Read on! »
This summer, the Goleta and Santa Ynez Valley Libraries are excited to launch the 2020 Book to Action program, which will run from Tuesday, July 7th through Friday, August 21st. This year’s program centers around the moving true story Strays: Read on! »
During these challenging times when many people have been negatively impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Goleta is partnering with the County of Santa Barbara to dedicate its annual HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to provide rental Read on! »
In an effort to stress the importance of wearing face coverings to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the City of Goleta is launching the #reCOVERgoleta campaign. The goal of the #reCOVERgoleta slogan is to capture the need to consistently wear Read on! »
It only takes a few seconds for a person to drown, and drowning accidents are the leading cause of death for children one to four years of age. Almost 70 percent of all drowning accidents occur in backyard swimming pools; Read on! »
Come to Goleta and see what’s cooking! Many Goleta restaurants are already open for business and are welcoming diners. A list of open restaurants can be found below and on the City’s website at http://cityofgoleta.org/covid19 , under the section “Outdoor Dining Read on! »
The threat of wildfires is always a concern and now is a great time to take some important safety precautions. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department along with the U.S. Forest Service – Los Padres National Forest is reminding the Read on! »
It is hard to understand how anyone could take advantage of people during this pandemic but unfortunately some scammers are using this crisis to cash in on people during a time where they may be vulnerable. The City of Goleta Read on! »
