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Medications for Addiction Treatment Program Improvements at County Jails
Thursday 01/09/2025
Santa Barbara, Calif. – California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG/Wellpath), in collaboration with the Sheriff's Office, has made remarkable strides in the Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) program at the county jail, eliminating the waitlist for services and providing essential treatment to individuals in need. The MAT program serves individuals with substance use disorders. Since September 2022,…
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One Fatality in Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Collision
Thursday 12/26/2024
On Tuesday December 24, 2024, at approximately 7:02 pm deputies and other emergency personnel responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision at the intersection of Hollister Av and Magnolia Dr in Old Town Goleta. The preliminary investigation showed two pedestrians were crossing in a northerly direction at the intersection where there is not a…
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Holiday Cheer Starts Here: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly
Tuesday 12/17/2024
National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 17 The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2022 alone, 1,062 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Goleta Police Department wants to remind the public of…
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Suspect Arrested for Theft of Christmas Trees
Thursday 12/12/2024
Goleta, Calif. – A Santa Barbara man has been arrested for theft of Christmas trees from a local nursery. On Monday, December 9, 2024, deputies were informed that a suspect had taken multiple Christmas trees and wreaths from a nursery in the 100-block of S. Patterson Avenue. Through their investigation, deputies identified the suspect as…
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Sheriff’s Office Reminds the Community- In case of an Emergency, Call If You Can – Text If You Can’t
Wednesday 12/11/2024
Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the community that they have the option to send text messages to 9-1-1 during emergencies when voice calls are not feasible or safe. The service operates under the principle, “Call if you can — text if you can’t.” It is especially…