Daily Archives: May 2, 2023

Narcan Distribution Centers Expanded

The Sheriff’s Office has expanded the FREE Narcan distribution program at Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Stations and will be available at the Camino Real Marketplace substation at a later date. This program aims to distribute Narcan to members of the public and increase awareness about the opioid crisis and the importance of Narcan in saving lives. Members of the public can come to the lobby of ANY Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Station during business hours, obtain information about a short instructional video and receive Narcan. This program is FREE, and members of the public are not required to provide personal information to participate. Since this program began less than a month ago, the Sheriff’s Office has distributed over 140 life-saving doses of Narcan to community members.

The Sheriff’s Office is joining its partners in Project Opioid who also have Narcan distribution programs including the Pacific Pride Foundation, the Santa Barbara Opioid Safety Coalition, UC Santa Barbara Student Health Services Alcohol and Drug Program, and Fentanyl is Forever SB. The members of Project Opioid are committed to working together to address the opioid crisis and reduce the number of overdose deaths in the county. The Narcan Distribution Program is an important step towards achieving this goal, and we encourage community members to take advantage of this program and help us save lives.

Santa Barbara County Health Officer, Dr. Henning Ansorg said, “Administering Narcan nasal spray to a person who is unconscious or not breathing due to a narcotic overdose will save lives. It is also very important to immediately call 911 for emergency medical care. Please remain with the person until emergency staff arrives at the scene. To achieve long-term safety the overdose victim needs to start ongoing treatment as soon as possible. County wide providers for MAT (medication-assisted treatment) can be found at: https://opioidsafetysb.org/treatment-providers/.”

Below is list of Sheriff’s Office locations where the public can receive FREE Narcan:

  • Sheriff’s Office Headquarters
    4434 Calle Real
    Santa Barbara, CA 93110
    (805) 681-4100
  • Buellton Sheriff’s Station
    City of Buellton Police Department
    140 W. Highway 246
    Buellton, CA 93427
    (805) 686-8150

  • Coastal Bureau Sheriff’s Station
    City of Carpinteria Police Department
    5775 Carpinteria Ave
    Carpinteria, CA 93103
    (805) 568-3399

  • Isla Vista Foot Patrol
    6504 Trigo Rd.
    Isla Vista, CA 93117
    (805) 681-4179

  • Lompoc Valley Sheriff’s Station
    3500 Harris Grade Rd.
    Lompoc, CA 93436
    (805) 737-7737

  • New Cuyama Sheriff’s Station
    70 Newsome St.
    New Cuyama, CA 93254
    (661) 766-2310

  • Santa Maria Sheriff’s Station
    812 W. Foster Rd.
    Santa Maria, CA 93455
    (805) 934-6150

  • Santa Ynez Valley Station
    City of Solvang Police Department
    1745 Mission Dr.
    Solvang, CA 93463
    (805) 686-5000

Meet Goleta Valley Library’s New Supervising Librarian

Next time you’re at the Goleta Valley Library, make sure to stop by and congratulate Elizabeth Saucedo on her recent promotion to Supervising Librarian for the Goleta Valley Library, a well-deserved new role for her.

Elizabeth had been serving in an interim capacity since late February 2023 and previously served as interim Supervising Librarian in early 2022. Elizabeth has been with the library for five years as our superstar Children’s Librarian. Elizabeth led and collaborated on many of the library’s popular programs including the annual Summer and Winter Reading Programs, classroom field trips for local schools, and Stuffed Animal Sleepovers. She also led the effort for the library’s recent new website refresh. Our younger patrons will recognize her as the previous storyteller for the popular Baby & Me Storytime. 

Jaime Valdez, the City’s Neighborhood Services Director, shared “The City is absolutely thrilled to have Elizabeth serve as the new Supervising Librarian at the Goleta Valley Library. Her remarkable commitment to customer service, supporting and developing staff, as well as her overall knowledgeable and thoughtful approach to Library operations has and will continue to benefit our community.”  

In her new position, Elizabeth will be responsible for overseeing staff, programs and events, operations, and general services at the Goleta Valley Library. Elizabeth will build upon the established positive organizational culture at the library and will provide the best public library services for our entire Goleta community.

Elizabeth said, “Goleta Valley Library is a very special place that has something for every member of our community. It’s a privilege to serve our wonderful and supportive patrons of all ages, and to work alongside such dedicated and enthusiastic staff. I am excited to be a part of leading the next chapter in our library’s incredible story.”

The City of Goleta is now looking to fill the vacated role of Children’s Librarian and is seeking applicants. This essential role will oversee youth programming and services at Goleta Valley Library. The ideal candidate will be a community-oriented, collaborative team player who is enthusiastic about connecting children, teens, and families with high-quality library resources and is eager to foster an environment of exploration and enrichment at Goleta Valley Library. For more information and how to apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/goletaca.

You are Invited to Goleta Public Works Event on May 24

Community Event May 24, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Camino Real Marketplace

Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate National Public Works Week (May 21 – 27) with staff from the City of Goleta’s Public Works department! Join us for a free interactive community event on Wednesday, May 24 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Camino Real Marketplace (7004 Market Place Drive). It’s a great opportunity to meet our stellar Public Works team and partner agencies, ask questions and learn about the many upcoming projects in the works. There will be interactive activities, equipment show-and-tell, information tables, giveaways and more.

Public Works is the thread that connects us all, no matter where we live in the world. That’s why this year’s theme, “Connecting the World Through Public Works” is fitting. Public Works professionals strive to improve the quality of life for the community they serve, leading to healthier, happier communities.

We have never been more grateful for our Goleta Public Works team for being there for our community around the clock. A prime example was their response during the recent storms. Goleta Public Works staff went above and beyond to make sure our community was safe with their storm preparation, monitoring, and cleanup efforts.  

It’s never been a busier time for our City of Goleta Public Works department. We encourage you to bring your family and friends and show your support for the great work they do at this fun and educational event!

We can’t wait to see you at the Camino Real Marketplace on May 24th.  

Thank Our City Clerks Team during Municipal Clerks Week

City Clerk Marks 20 Year Milestone

The City of Goleta wants to take this opportunity to recognize and commend our dedicated Goleta City Clerks Division during Professional Municipal Clerks Week which runs from April 30 through May 6. Making this year even more special is the fact that our long-time City Clerk, Deborah Lopez, is celebrating 20 years of distinguished service, 18 of those years in this leadership position. 

Mayor Paula Perotte said, “Deborah Lopez has been with the City of Goleta almost since its beginning and our city has flourished under her guidance in this critical government position. Her attention to detail, flexibility and professionalism is beyond what we could ever hope for or imagine. We applaud Deborah and her team for the outstanding work they do day in and day out to keep our city running smoothly.”

City Clerk Deborah Lopez said, “I love my job and feel grateful to have such a great supportive team and to serve as the City Clerk of such a wonderful place.” 

Deborah Lopez started with the City as an Administrative Assistant in 2003. She served as an Accounting Specialist and Deputy City Clerk before being hired as the City Clerk in 2005. Deborah grew up in the Stockton area and worked in the private sector before starting with the City. Deborah is the mother of six and grandmother of 14. She is especially proud that one of her children followed in her footsteps and is also a City Clerk.

The Goleta City Clerks Division team also includes Deputy City Clerks Liana Campos, David Cutaia and Public Records Specialist Blake Markum. If you want to brighten their day and let them know what a great job they are doing, please consider sending an email to CityClerkGroup@cityofgoleta.org. To thank Deborah Lopez, send an email to dlopez@cityofgoleta.org or go to our Facebook page (facebook.com/cityofgoleta) and leave her a comment on this post.

The City Clerks Division is the backbone of any city. The Division serves as the information center for functions of local government and provides a professional link between community members, local governing bodies, and agencies of government at all levels. The Division is also the Historian of the Records, taking care of the recorded history of the City.

The Division is responsible for all City Council meetings, including maintaining a record of the proceedings. The team did a tremendous job of transitioning to hybrid meetings (offering both in person and virtual meetings) since the pandemic and just in the past year has held over 100 hybrid meetings.

The City Clerks Division also oversees all ordinances, resolutions, proclamations, written contracts, official bonds and public records requests. In addition, the City Clerk serves as the election official for the City of Goleta, and the Division was instrumental in the City’s recent transition to District Elections. The Division oversees the City’s seven Council-appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees; and much more.

Learn more about the City Clerks Division at www.cityofgoleta.org/your-city/city-clerk.

It’s amazing all that our Clerks Team handles, and we owe each of them a debt of gratitude. 

Pictured at top: City Clerk Deborah Lopez


City Clerk Team (left-to-right): Public Records Specialist Blake Markum, City Clerk Deborah Lopez, Deputy City Clerks David Cutaia and Liana Campos