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Goleta Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for May 8, 2024
Tuesday 05/07/2024
The Goleta Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation Wednesday May 8 from 11 am to 5 pm focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or…
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142 Drivers Cited in April for Violating Hands-Free Cell Phone Law
Tuesday 05/07/2024
In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, the Goleta Police Department issued 142 citations during the month of April to drivers who violated the state’s hands-free cell phone law. “Next to speeding, this is probably one of the most violated laws on our roads, despite repeated efforts to warn drivers…
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Rev Up Safety: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Tuesday 05/07/2024
During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, the Goleta Police Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. By practicing safe driving habits and taking shared responsibility on our roads, we can help everyone arrive at their destination safely. “Motorcycles can be difficult to spot, so be extra careful before changing…
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Share the Road and Look Out for One Another During Bicycle Safety Month
Tuesday 04/30/2024
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Goleta Police Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking. “Everyone deserves to reach their destination safely,” Sergeant Noel Rivas said. “Unfortunately, there has been…
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Suspects Arrested After Attacking Victims in Their Home
Wednesday 04/24/2024
Lompoc, Calif. – A male and a female suspect have been arrested after violently attacking two victims in their own home. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at approximately 12:23 p.m., deputies responded to the 4000-block of Capella Drive in Lompoc for a report of a battery that had just occurred. The suspects later identified as…