On September 9, 2014, the Goleta Water District Board of Directors declared a Stage II Water Shortage Emergency and established mandatory water use restrictions necessary to cut water use by 25% district-wide. Even with customer investment in a diverse water supply portfolio and careful Read on! »
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is right around the corner! This September’s theme is “Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”. We are gearing up to bring emergency preparedness information and training to our Goleta community! Please join us for events Read on! »
The Goleta City Council authorized an agreement with the Camino Real Marketplace to create a Public Safety Fund, which will be funded by a $625,000 donation from the Camino Real Marketplace payable over the next five years. This generous gift Read on! »
The Goleta Prepare Now program wrapped up a successful year in 2013. Goleta held three CERT Classes and trained over 60 new adults and teens. In addition, the City initiated the Goleta Prepare Now newsletter! This monthly newsletter is distributed Read on! »
December brings celebrations, new devices, and time spent with the people we care about most. As the year wraps up, it’s also the perfect moment to help your California friends and family start 2026 ready for whatever comes their way Read on! »
January 19-23, 2026 E-bikes are an increasingly popular way to get around town as there are many benefits to riding one, however, it’s important for users to understand how to safely operate them, and for drivers to know how to Read on! »
Learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Family in an Emergency The City of Goleta’s Emergency Services Division invites community members to join our upcoming Community Disaster Education (CDE) class on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Read on! »
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has launched its 2025 Holiday Turkey Drive, calling on the community to help collect 3,000 turkeys and chickens so every local family can enjoy a holiday meal this season. This year’s effort comes as Read on! »
While Goleta is known for its mild climate, winter storms can still bring strong winds, heavy rain, and occasional power outages. Having a generator ready can help keep your lights on, your food cold, and your home comfortable. However, it’s Read on! »
Goleta’s Emergency Services Division invites you to participate in three preparedness opportunities this October: Cybersecurity Awareness Month, National Fire Prevention Week, and the Great California ShakeOut Drill. Each occasion is a chance to take small, simple steps that can make Read on! »
