We hope to see you in just ONE week for the first-ever "Meet Me in Old Town" block party happening next Thursday, May 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Magnolia Avenue in Old Town Goleta, between Hollister and Gaviota Street. 🎉🎊🎶
More info:
While the
#AlisalFire
is not currently threatening
#cityofgoleta
, due to the gusty winds, conditions can quickly change. Please stay informed and be prepared in the event you do need to evacuate. Latest info including evacuation orders and warnings:
The Hollister Fire burning at Hollister Ranch is now 100 acres and 20% contained. Evacuation Order for impacted area has been reduced to an Evacuation Warning.
HAPPENING NOW: Walk-up Mobile Vaccine Clinic in Goleta behind the Goleta Valley Community Center at 5679 Hollister Ave. till 3:30 pm. No appointment necessary. Moderna first or second dose. Give your mom the gift of health this Mother’s Day! Water, snacks and music! Come on down!
#AlisalFire
burning approximately 16 miles west of Goleta in the El Capitan area is still not a threat to to the city. As of 7pm tonight, 10/12, the fire has burned 13,400+ acres and is 5% contained. Evacuation Order and Warnings in affect. More info:
#cityofgoleta
is excited to share that we have deployed the first EV ARC™ 2020 Charger in the County! Located in the City Hall parking lot (130 Cremona Dr), community members can use the EV ARC to charge their electric and plug-in vehicles for free. More:
#cityofgoleta
to distribute free
#COVID19
test kits this Sat., 2/5, at the West Wind Drive-In Theatre located at 907 S Kellogg Ave. Community members can come by from 10am-3:30pm (or until supplies last) to receive up to six at-home tests/household. More:
#AlisalFire
Update as of 9am 10/12/21:
-Fire is approximately 6000 acres, 0% containment
-Approx. 100 homes are threatened mostly in the Refugio Canyon
-One abandoned structure destroyed
-Fire is still miles away from Goleta, no perceived threat
More info:
#GlenFire
burning in Los Padres National Forest above Winchester Canyon area. Thanks to our amazing firefighters, forward progress of the fire has been stopped after being kept to about 4-5 acres in size. For more info follow at
@EliasonMike
.
#cityofgoleta
#AlisalFire
is burning west of Goleta on W. Camino Cielo west of Refugio in Los Padres National Forest. Evacuation Order issued for the area of Arroyo Hondo Canyon Refugio Canyon west of Goleta. All persons in the area must leave immediately. More:
Ellwood Mesa reopens to the public today 3/1/24 after storm closures.
The City completed major tree work to reduce risks to trail users and protect monarch butterfly habitat. Additional work is planned in the coming month
More info:
A vegetation fire is burning in the Alegria Canyon area of Hollister Ranch near the Gaviota Tunnel. The fire is not threatening the City, but
#cityofgoleta
is keeping a close eye. For more info follow
@SBCFireInfo
and go to .
Today is a special day for the
#CityofGoleta
. It's our 21st bday! Cheers to our awesome community for being a part of this amazing journey and for all of your support! We hope you will do something to celebrate Goleta today!
#Birthday
Meet Mariposa! Goleta’s one-of-a-kind Monarch Butterfly climbing structure has a name! 🦋 Mariposa is the newest addition at Berkeley Park, which is currently undergoing a playground renovation. Thank you to everyone who participated in the naming process.
#cityofgoleta
In an effort to help Goleta residents who are struggling due to
#COVID19
impacts, United Way of SB County has partnered with
#CityofGoleta
to award grants to residents of up to $1,000/individual and up to $2,000/family experiencing hardships. More info:
Last Two Oil Piers at Haskell’s Beach Removed
#CityofGoleta
Mayor Paula Perotte said: “This is a significant accomplishment. Indeed, old oil and gas infrastructure, piers, and wells are leaving our coastal waters for good"
More info:
@CAStateLands
Robin Hill Rd north of Hollister Ave is currently closed due to flooding. Due to the storm, earlier today, a section of Whittier Rd west of Storke Rd was closed and a single lane of Cathedral Oaks Rd west of Cambridge Rd. Do not drive through flooded roadways.
#cityofgoleta
More than five tons of trash no longer has a chance to pollute the
#CityofGoleta
waterways thanks to everyone who participated this past Saturday, September 23, in Coastal Cleanup Day and the Beautify Goleta Bulky Item Drop-Off event
Full Story:
#CreekWeek
#CityofGoleta
is pleased to share that 15,000+ monarchs are spending the winter at Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa Monarch Butterfly Grove! Their return is a sign of hope that their population is increasing after years of low numbers. More: Photos by: Mike Eliason
#AlisalFire
Update - October 14, 2021
-New Evacuation Order for the area west of Arroyo Hondo to intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 1, including Vista Del Mar School and Gaviota Beach.
Evacuation Warning for the Hollister Ranch area.
The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for the south SB County coast. There are flooded intersections in Goleta and County. Stay off the roads if possible. If you must travel, watch for and avoid driving through flooded areas. More:
SBA is thrilled to be partnering with Therapy Dogs of SB for some special visits this holiday season! Throughout Nov and Dec, passengers can interact with trained therapy dogs as they're traveling through the SBA Terminal. Exact dates & times will vary.
25 new trees were planted along Hollister Ave by the
#CityofGoleta
Public Works Dept and coincided with the celebration of the City of Goleta
#ArborWeek
3/7– 3/14
The 3 species of
#trees
planted were: Ginkgo Biloba, Arbutus Marina “Madrone”, and the Chinese Pistache.
There is a power outage in Western Goleta and there are several traffic signals in the area that are dark as a result. If you approach a signal that is not operating, it should be considered a four way stop. Please proceed with caution.
Spend your Saturday morning in nature helping to restore UCSB’s North Campus Open Space. Volunteers are needed this Sat., 1/13 from 9am-12pm. Meet at 6969 Whittier Dr. Bring water and wear sunscreen and a hat. RSVP: ncos
@ccber
.ucsb.edu; More:
#cityofgoleta
#alisalfire
update - 10/14/21
-16,801 acres burned with 5% containment, approximately 15 miles west of Goleta. Stay informed and prepared.
-The Forest Service has good info at
More info:
#readysbc
#cityofgoleta
New road closures in
#cityofgoleta
due to the storm:
• Maria Ignacio Bike Path
• San Rossano at Padova
Cathedral Oaks between Winchester Canyon & Calle Real remains closed, as does the Ellwood Mesa Open Space area and parking lot.
For storm info visit .
#CycleMAYnia
is underway! Mayor Paula Perotte participated in the Mayor’s Ride on Wednesday (pictures courtesy of Sarita Rellis/
@SBCAG_info
), and there are still plenty of great events you can participate in too! Go to to check them all out.
#cityofgoleta
Spring has Sprung in the
#CityofGoleta
! 🌼 🌞
What a beautiful shot at the Ellwood Mesa bluffs 😍 Share your best 📸with us!
Post & tag
@CityofGoleta
or email: pio
@cityofgoleta
.org.
Let's fill our feed with the beauty of Goleta! ✨
Photo Credit: Kerry Kelly
#Spring
#ScenicViews
An EVACUATION ORDER has been issued due to an incoming storm tonight, Wed., Jan. 4, 2023, at 10PM, with the potential to produce flooding and mud and debris flows. It applies to the Alisal, Thomas, and Cave Fire burn scar areas. More info at .
#cityofgoleta
The barn owl rescued on 2/17 dangling from a palm tree on the Stow House took flight this past Sat! The exciting moment was captured by our Mayor Pro Tempore Luz Reyes-Martin, with the Mayor and a few other lucky witnesses were able to see this beautiful creature take off 🦉
Meet Goleta Valley Library's new Children's Librarian - Kaeley Christensen! Kaeley is a familiar face to the Goleta community having recently worked at Mountain View School. Join us in giving Kaeley a warm welcome and say hello the next time you're at the library!
#cityofgoleta
#ThankYou
Santa Barbara County Fire Department for rescuing these pups yesterday! With upcoming rain this incident is a great reminder of the dangers surrounding creeks & rivers during/following storm events. Keep you and your pets away from waterways
@KSBY
@SBCFireInfo
Congratulations to our own
#CityofGoleta
Public Engagement Commissioner Silvia Uribe for being 1 of 6 women to receive the annual Congressional Women of the Year Award! At last night’s City Council meeting, she received a Certificate of Recognition from Council. Way to go Silvia!
Thank you
#CityofGoleta
Public Works who helped County Fire and
@SBWildlifeCare
rescue a large barn owl tangled in fishing wire hanging by a tree behind Stowe House. The owl was turned over to the Ojai Raptor Center to be evaluated 🦉
Photo Cred:
@Susieclothierphoto
Update on Patera Fire: Firefighters stop forward progress. The fire that broke out earlier today, 5/8, is 25% contained and still about 10 acres. Firefighters continue to increase containment lines around the fire and will remain on scene overnight.
We have some talented high schoolers here in the Good Land! Last night’s Goleta City Council meeting was proof of that. Two talented
@dphschargers
groups were recognized for their outstanding achievements - Go Chargers!
Full Story:
The Maria Ignacio Bike Path is closed and will be periodically the next few weeks due to rain and scheduled maintenance. We appreciate your patience as improvements are made to this 1/4 mile long bike path in the
#cityofgoleta
and
#countyofsb
.
Firefighters are making great progress on the
#AnnieFire
which is estimated to be less than 30 acres. Get the latest info by following the SB County Fire Department Twitter accounts at
@EliasonMike
and
@SBCFireInfo
.
After years of preparation, Goleta City Council will consider a Historic Preservation Ordinance at its 12/7/21 meeting. The goal is to preserve and protect resources that, once lost, cannot be replaced or replicated. Learn more:
#cityofgoleta
#AlisalFire
Update - 10/13/2021 - Evening
The fire is still burning approximately 15 miles west of Goleta & as of a 1pm press conference held today is at 15,442 acres, 5% containment. View today's press conference here: . Read more:
Join us in honoring the importance of our trees during California
#ArborWeek
(3/7 – 3/14). 2022 marks the City’s 10th year as a proud member of the Tree City USA program. Did you know
#CityofGoleta
is home to 6,000+ street trees and about 8,000 trees in our parks and open spaces?
Great story in today's
@SBIndyNews
about one brave owl's journey from rescue to recovery -Heartwarming to see this owl released back into our beautiful Goleta skies 🦉✨
Nature's miracles never cease to amaze! 🌅 💙
Story:
Photo Credit: Pam Viale
Patterson Avenue is closed between Hollister Avenue and the 101 Freeway due to a large tree that fell at approximately last night breaking two power poles.
Crews are working to remove the tree and replace the power poles. We will keep you updated once the roadway reopens.
Join
#cityofgoleta
for Coastal Cleanup Day on Sat., 9/18 from 9am-noon! Watch our video to see why our team captains hope to see you and what you need to know before you go! Please bring a face covering.
#coastalcleanup
,
#protectyourhappyplace
The traffic signals at Storke Rd & Hollister Ave are now up and running. There is still a little work to be done, but the lights are working. Thank you to our
#CityofGoleta
Public Works Department and Taft Electric for fixing it today. We also appreciate the public’s patience.
Happy
#EarthDay
everyone! Earth Day has been celebrated for 50+ years and we can’t wait to celebrate with you tomorrow, April 23! Join
#cityofgoleta
at the
@CECSB
’s SB Earth Day Celebration from 10am-5pm at the Arlington Theatre. Thanks for helping take care of our planet.
#cityofgoleta
is pleased to report another successful
#BeautifyGoleta
event, with more than 4,000 pounds of trash collected! Thank you to the 48 volunteers and our Captains for their support! Learn how you can be a part of this community cleanup program at
#CityofGoleta
’s first ever city-wide
#BeautifyGoleta
Community Cleanup is almost here! Join Neighborhood Captains and other volunteers on March 26 from 9-11am to help keep Goleta looking good all year long. More info:
The City of Goleta is donating $5,000 to help replace Dos Pueblos Little League equipment destroyed in a suspected arson fire at Girsh Park. We stand by our community.
#cityofgoleta
#goodlandgoodpeople
Goleta Valley Library's first Director, Allison Gray, is retiring this Fri. 3/24, after a 37 year career - 15 of those at the GVL.
#cityofgoleta
wants to express its appreciation to Ms. Gray for the positive impact she has made during her time. Read more:
#AlisalFire
press conference today at 1pm at Earl Warren - broadcast on KEYT Ch 3 and . As of 7am, fire was at 14,500 acres and 5% containment.
1200 firefighters are on scene along with five Tankers and six Helicopters. More info:
Today we're joining GridStor for the dedication of Goleta Energy Storage -the largest power resource in SB County! The new battery storage facility will bolster the reliability of California’s power system by supplying the equivalent of 30,000 households during peak hrs every day
A group of Goleta residents now know more about how to prepare their homes and workplaces for a disaster after attending our open house Community Disaster Education (CDE) course last night July 26 at Goleta City Hall.
Request a CDE course for your group:
So grateful to
@SBIndyNews
for featuring this heartwarming story! 🙌📰 Shout out to our incredible
#CityofGoleta
Public Works staff, Jorge Flores and Joel Rubio, who helped rescue a barn owl trapped by a fishing line at the Stow House 🦉
Full Story:
It's been an historic week for
#cityofgoleta
! On 6/5, along with
@CAStateLands
, electeds and community members, we celebrated the removal of the last two remaining oil production shorezone piers in CA located at Haskell’s Beach. Watch the occasion here:
Tonight's Goleta Holiday Parade has been cancelled. The Goleta Lions Club, organizers of the Goleta Holiday Parade, made the decision this morning, Dec. 10, 2022, due to rain in the forecast. We will miss seeing your faces tonight & wish you a happy holiday season.
#cityofgoleta
📣Happening tonight! Community informational meeting on the new supportive housing development in Goleta. The meeting is at the project site, 6021 Hollister Ave, tonight, 10/13 at 6pm. Arrive at 5:30pm for a site visit. More info:
#cityofogoleta
#CityofGoleta
releases PSA urging community members to celebrate July 4th WITHOUT illegal fireworks. Watch and share our video message featuring Goleta’s Mayor Paula Perotte, Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig and Goleta Chief of Police Services, Lt. Rich Brittingham.
#Cityofgoleta
is happy to share that the playground renovation at Andamar Park begins today, 12/01! It begins with removal of the existing playground and preparation for the new playground to include equipment for ages 2-5 & 5–12. Expected completion date: end of January.
The
@sbsheriff
released the 2022 crime stats for the communities it serves (Goleta, Buellton, Carpinteria, Solvang and unincorporated areas). Overall crime is down, with Goleta seeing a 16% decrease. Read the full news release here: .
E-Bike Safety Awareness Week continues in the City of Goleta with a free helmet and light distribution event today at
@dphschargers
with representatives from
@SB_BIKE
, Goleta PD,
@CottageHealth
, and the City of Goleta!
Tonight’s the night! We are so excited for the Goleta Community State of the City tonight 4/10 from 5-7pm at the Elks Lodge. This is a great opportunity to learn valuable insight on how
#cityofgoleta
is doing and network with others. More: See you tonight!
Centros de calentamiento abren sus puertas ante la tormenta. Seguirán abierto mientras llueva.
Horario: 6pm a 6am
Iglesia Episcopal de la Trinidad - 1500 State St, SB
Iglesia Comunitaria de Carpintería - 1111 Vallecito Road
Línea del centro de calentamiento: (805) 324-2372
March 8 is International Women's Day! 🌸 Join the
#CityofGoleta
as we recognize the strength, resilience, and achievements of women. The 2024 theme is “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”. Let's unite invest in women, empowering them in all spheres of life. 💫 💼
New Goleta LED street lights set to be installed next week! Beginning Sep. 1
#cityofgoleta
will be replacing 1,430 streetlight fixtures throughout Goleta with new energy efficient LED streetlights. Learn more and view a schedule here:
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
honors and acknowledges the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples around the world. This day serves as an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations that can build toward a more equitable future.
#cityofgoleta
Thanks
@countyofsb
for recognizing the
#cityofgoleta
with a resolution yesterday honoring our 20th Anniversary of Incorporation. After the resolution was adopted, Supervisors Hartman and Hart held up a celebratory birthday sign!
#goodlandgoodpeople
❤️🎉🎂
Multiple bands of the Chumash have scheduled a one-day burn at UC Santa Barbara’s North Campus Open Space for Sept 13. The prescribed cultural burn of approximately 14 acres will be ignited in several small plots which could burn for 20-30min.
More info:
Construction to improve the City’s roadway system is underway.
#cityofgoleta
is investing nearly $6 million to pave approximately 8.6 lane miles of roadways throughout Goleta, including segments on Cathedral Oaks, Glen Annie, Calle Real & Hollister. More:
Fasten your sheet belts as the Goleta Police Department is issuing a fang-tastic reminder encouraging drivers to be extra careful as more children are out walking the neighborhood haunting for treats.
More info:
With the higher temperatures we are experiencing comes a higher chance of wildfires. SBC Fire put out a press release with tips, including for the public to remain vigilant and to make sure you are registered for alerts at . More:
In the overnight hours a large truck hit a traffic signal pole at the Storke/Hollister intersection causing damage. The intersection is now operating with a 4-way stop until repairs are completed. Please avoid the area if possible. More:
#cityofgoleta
Also at last night's Goleta Community State of the City, we premiered our video showing that Goleta is a great place to live, work and play. Watch it now!
#cityofgoleta
Thank You Goleta for turning out BIG for
#CoastalCleanup
Day on 9/18! Over 500 lbs of trash & recyclables were collected from Haskell’s Beach alone with the help of 75+ volunteers. Throughout the County over 3 tons of waste was collected - way to go! More:
Welcome to the Goleta Police Department Deputy Derek Taylor! Deputy Taylor was born and raised in the Good Land and is a graduate of Dos Pueblos High School. He started his new assignment as a Traffic Unit Motors Deputy this week. Read more:
#cityofgoleta
Deltopia parking restrictions return this year 7pm to 7am April 1 - 3 for the neighborhoods closest to Isla Vista. Residents in the affected area will receive two parking permits in the mail by tomorrow, 3/25. For more info and a map please go to .
Smoke from Western wildfires is in upper atmosphere over
#SantaBarbaraCounty
& creating hazy visual conditions. Smoke isn’t reaching ground-level &
#airquality
monitors yet. Check local conditions via links in bio. If you smell smoke, take precautions – see Watch at link in bio
Freedom Warming Centers of SB are opening their doors with the upcoming storm. It will continue to be open as long as it rains. Hours: 6pm to 6am Trinity Episcopal Church - 1500 State St, SB Carpinteria Community Church - 1111 Vallecito Road Warming Center Hotline: (805) 324-2372
Coyote sightings are being reported with increased frequency in
#CityofGoleta
& surrounding SB County areas. There have been reports of coyotes approaching people while walking their dogs. Please read the safety info provided by SB County Animal Services:
In an effort to improve parking turnover and availability, new 90-minute parking restrictions will begin this spring in Old Town Goleta. The City is also installing red and yellow curbs in several locations.
More info & details:
#CityofGoleta
is turning 20 and we want everyone who loves Goleta to celebrate with us! Please mark your calendar for March 5 (new date!) for a special community celebration hosted by us and Goleta Valley Historical Society from 11am-4pm
@StowLaPatera
(304 N. Los Carneros Road).
Are you looking to get more involved with
#cityofgoleta
? Then apply for a Board or Commission! We are looking for applicants for Design Review Board, Parks & Rec Commission, Library Advisory Commission & SBC Library Advisory Committee. More info and apply:
ASAP Cats is having their final adoption event of the year this Saturday, 12/17 from 10am-3pm at 5473 Overpass Road. Come find your new forever friend or be a foster cat parent this holiday season.
#cityofgoleta
#cityofgoleta
's next Coffee & Community / Café y Comunidad is Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9-11am at Brandon School. Join us for coffee, community and birthday cake for the City's 22nd birthday! ☕🎂Mayor Perotte, Councilmember Richards and City staff look forward to seeing you there!
#CoastalCleanupDay
is around the corner! Join fellow ocean lovers next Saturday, 9/23 from 9am-12pm to help make SB County's coastline, parks and creeks even more beautiful. Sign up and see the list of 31 locations (3 in
#cityofgoleta
) at .
#exploreecology
DUI checkpoint this Fri, Feb 23, 6pm - 2am at an undisclosed location within the
#CityofGoleta
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. Officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence
More info:
Goleta is a great place to live, work & play, but its also a place where earthquakes can strike. The Great
#Shakeout
on 10/20 at 10:20am is a worldwide earthquake drill to let us practice how to protect ourselves and become more prepared. Info:
Happening tonight - March 5 City Council Meeting at 5:30pm. On the agenda:
🌳Arbor Week March 7-14
🚗 Hollister Ave Old Town Interim Striping Project
✅ Capital Improvement Program Update
🏠Tenant Protections Ordinance
🚌Large Vehicle Parking
More:
State funding for
#cityofgoleta
's 1st inclusive playground has been secured! Gov. Newsom signed the bill on 7/10 that includes $750,000 for the playground at Stow Grove Park. A big thank you to
@AsmGreggHart
&
@MoniqueLimonCA
for requesting the funds. More
Excitement was in the air yesterday, June 12, as the
#CityofGoleta
broke ground on two projects in Old Town. Approximately 40 people gathered to take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the City’s first community garden and splash pad. More:
Spooky Train & Haunted Depot FREE EVENT 👻🚂 THIS Sat 10/29, 4-7pm - South Coast Railroad Museum! Enjoy popcorn, trick or treat around the Depot, ride the spooky train, crafts, games, and more! Costumes highly encouraged but not required
#Goleta
#Goodland
#Community
#Halloween
🎃
@CAStateLands
and
#cityofgoleta
begin a 6-month project Monday, 8/29, to remove the final two oil piers at Haskell’s Beach. Sections of the beach may close temporarily to keep the public safe, but the beach will remain open otherwise. More:
Happening Now: The Fairview Ave and Calle Real Traffic Signal is without power. Please avoid the intersection and use alternate routes. We are working diligently to repair the issue. Thanks for your patience.