
June 16, 2026
The Goleta Police Department will hold a traffic safety operation on June 18 targeting risky driving behaviors affecting bicyclists and pedestrians. The initiative includes educational tips for all road users. Funding comes from state grants.
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June 11, 2026
Santa Barbara County will hold a community forum about federal immigration authority access during its June Board meeting. Residents can participate virtually or attend at locations in Santa Maria or Santa Barbara. The event will include data sharing from county officials regarding interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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June 11, 2026
Santa Barbara County will hold a TRUTH Act community forum about cooperation with federal immigration authorities on June 23 during a Board of Supervisors meeting in Santa Maria. The Sheriff’s Office plans to share data about ICE interactions with inmates while Spanish interpretation services will be available.
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June 2, 2026
Santa Barbara County sheriff's detectives have arrested all five suspects tied to a fatal stabbing from April 2025 after more than a year-long investigation. Authorities say proceedings continue for several defendants while some cases have concluded or resulted in guilty pleas.
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June 1, 2026
The Goleta Police Department will hold a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on June 3 targeting risky driving behaviors. The initiative aims to protect vulnerable road users through enforcement efforts funded by state grants.
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May 28, 2026
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men during separate investigations into internet crimes against children as part of Operation Firewall. Both suspects face felony charges related to child exploitation offenses committed online.
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May 25, 2026
The Goleta Police Department will conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety operation on May 27 targeting unsafe driving behaviors. Officials urge all road users—drivers, cyclists, pedestrians—to follow key safety practices.
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May 21, 2026
Two Taft residents were arrested following a reported burglary at an evacuated home during the Foothill Fire near Cuyama. Authorities say both suspects were found with burglary tools inside an evacuation zone where enhanced patrols remain active.
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May 20, 2026
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will present its annual military equipment report at two upcoming community meetings. The sessions aim to inform residents about law enforcement gear use under state transparency laws. Presentations will be held in both English and Spanish.
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May 19, 2026
A Goleta man has been arrested for suspected arson after authorities responded to a vegetation fire near Farren Road on May 19. Deputies found illegal fireworks in his vehicle following reports from witnesses at the scene. The Sheriff's Office is urging residents not to use illegal fireworks due to wildfire risks.
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