The Sheriff’s Office is on scene of an attack with a deadly weapon and officer involved shooting. We are asking the public to avoid the Magnolia Shopping Center in Goleta. We will provided updates here as they become available. Time of call 2:39pm.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has concluded the investigation into the suspicious package. The item was determined to be harmless and the area has been cleared. We thank the public for their patience and cooperation while deputies worked to ensure everyone’s safety.

These types of incidents require a careful and methodical approach, which can take several hours to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Our teams remain on scene and are actively working to resolve the situation. We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation.

Isla Vista: Deputies are investigating a suspicious package at Chabad UCSB in the 700-block of Camino Pescadero. As a safety precaution, that address has been evacuated while deputies await a response from the Bomb Squad. Details here as they become available. CT 5:03pm

Deputies Safely Resolve Standoff in Santa Maria. Read more here:

Santa Maria - 400-block of Ray Road: Barricaded suspect wanted for brandishing a machete. Less than 5 residents evacuated from the property, roadways remain open, and there are no impacts to the surrounding areas.

Traffic Alert 🚨 SR-154 At East Camino Cielo is closed due to a major injury crash. A helicopter airlift is en route. The closure is expected to last approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Please avoid the area and use caution. #TrafficAlert #SantaBarbara

Suspect has been safely taken into custody and units will be clearing shortly.

Isla Vista Elementary: students who walk or bike from school are being released on side streets to avoid the incident area.

*SECURE* Isla Vista Elementary- Deputies are attempting to arrest a suspect near Isla Vista Elementary and have instructed students to return inside the building and adults to lock outside doors.  Updates here as they become available.

Area that was blocked off is now open.  Suspicious package was determined to be an abandoned bag. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Santa Maria- Deputies are investigating a suspicious package in Waller Park and have a section of the north west side of the park and Waller Lane blocked off- please avoid the area.  Updates will be provided as soon as they become available.  The remainder of the park is open.

There are no current protective actions, including evacuation orders in Santa Barbara County.  The map was quickly returned to the correct status and we apologize for any confusion.

*ACCIDENTAL MAP UPDATE IN GENASYS SYSTEM* While completing reoccurring training in the Genasys Protect Mapping Program, a Sheriff’s Office employee accidentally updated a live map showing an evacuation area a few minutes ago.

The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vandalism at Dos Pueblos High School where several windows were shattered overnight. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff’s Office phone lines have been restored. 911 and non-emergency lines are functioning.

Cause and manner of death are pending investigation.

Earlier today, Sheriff's detectives located 85-year-old Sonia Lang Crestfield who was reported as an at-risk-missing person on July 14, 2025. Sadly, she was found deceased in the Goleta Slough area. This death does not appear suspicious in nature.

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Here is more information about text to 911, which is available during this outage: