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Lost Arroyo Grande man found in rural Goleta

Written on 1 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A California Highway Patrol officer helped a lost 96-year-old Arroyo Grande man get home after he drove 70 miles out of his way while attempting to purchase gas on Friday, according to the CHP. The elderly driver... (Continue reading)

Teen arrested for arson near Goleta

Written on 20 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 19-year-old man whose use of fireworks allegedly ignited a blaze that burned an acre of vegetation near Goleta on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 8 p.m., deputies responded to the area... (Continue reading)

Deputies searching for man who struck patrol vehicle in Goleta

Written on 22 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man who managed to evade capture Tuesday evening after striking a patrol vehicle with his car in Goleta, then fleeing by foot. At about 6 p.m., a suspect... (Continue reading)

Goleta man charged with attempted murder, stalking

Written on 8 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Goleta man is charged with attempted murder and stalking after he allegedly stabbed a man in a jealous rage on March 25. Responding to a 9-1-1 call reporting an intruder fleeing from a residence, deputies headed... (Continue reading)

Goleta couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Cambria

Written on 12 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE A couple from Goleta died last month from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying at a residence in Cambria, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. The carbon monoxide detector located in their room had been... (Continue reading)

Man accused of sexually assaulting patients at Goleta care facility

Written on 27 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 61-year-old certified nursing assistant is in jail for allegedly sexually assaulting two patients at a care home in Goleta, On Jan. 20, Santa Barbara County sheriff’s detectives arrested Kayode Agbolade Ogunba of Los Angeles on charges... (Continue reading)

Detectives seek help finding jewelry thieves

Written on 29 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Detectives are investigating a high-value burglary at a jewelry store in Goleta and are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional victims. On Aug. 15, burglars broke into Baroness Jewelers in the 5700-block of Calle Real.... (Continue reading)

Deputies shoot, kill suspect at grocery store in Goleta

Written on 21 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies shot and killed an assault suspect on Monday afternoon at a Ralph’s grocery store in Goleta. Shortly after 2:30 p.m.,a caller reported a suspect assaulting a victim with a deadly weapon at... (Continue reading)

Son arrested for allegedly killing mom in Goleta

Written on 29 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 32-year-old Goleta man is in jail for allegedly killing his 72-year-old mother on Sunday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies made a welfare check on Lynn Areno. Deputies discovered that Areno was deceased.... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest Goleta domestic violence suspect, seize firearms cache

Written on 25 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following an hours-long standoff in Goleta on Monday, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man wanted for domestic violence, then seized numerous firearms, as well as thousands of rounds of ammunition. Shortly before 6 a.m., a... (Continue reading)