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“Click It or Ticket” Campaign Reminds Californians to Always Buckle Up
Thursday 05/08/2025
The Goleta Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 12 to June 1. During this time, the Goleta Police Department will patrol actively looking for drivers and passengers who are not…
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Sheriff’s Team Members to be Honored at 55th Annual Guerry Awards
Wednesday 05/07/2025
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office would like to encourage members of the press to attend the H. Thomas Guerry Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisor’s Hearing Room, 4th Floor, County Administration Building, 105 East Anapamu, where four members…
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100 Drivers Cited in April for Violating Hands-Free Cell Phone Law
Tuesday 05/06/2025
In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, the Goleta Police Department Traffic Unit issued 100 citations during the month of April to drivers who violated the state’s hands-free cell phone law. The effort was part of the National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. “When following a vehicle where the driver is…
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May is National Bicycle Safety Month
Thursday 05/01/2025
The Goleta Police Department is encouraging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe. With the arrival of warmer weather, more people are biking for commuting, exercise or recreation, making it essential for all people to look out for one another and save lives. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1,105…
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Thursday 05/01/2025
The Goleta Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, there were 6,218 motorcyclists killed in…