š± How will MTDās August service cuts affect Goleta riders?
Goleta, California Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Goleta? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will MTDās August service cuts affect Goleta riders?
- How Goletaās 12U Thunder stormed back for a walk-off title
- What happens if Yardi moves its Goleta headquarters to downtown SB?
Also on today's calendar: Annual Memorial Day Mass and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny intervals, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
- Friday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Facing a budget shortfall, Santa Barbara MTD reduces bus line services - Santa Barbara News-Press (newspress.com) ā Bus riders in Goleta should prepare for reduced MTD service starting August 17, including the loss of a Goleta Old Town trip and cuts to UCSB- and Ellwood-area routes. Facing a $5.8 million shortfall, the district is trimming lower-performing trips systemwide after community meetings in Goleta, Carpinteria, and Santa Barbara. 
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2. Goleta 12U Thunder Win Moorpark Mother's Day Tournament Gold Division Title (noozhawk.com) ā Goletaās 12U Thunder softball team just brought home the Gold Division title from the Moorpark Motherās Day Tournament, going undefeated and outscoring opponents 27-10. After an epic comeback from a 6-0 deficit, they clinched the championship with a walk-off three-run homer in extra innings, capping a standout performance for this newly formed Goleta squad. Ā Ā Ā
3. Yardi Systems Negotiates with Santa Barbara to Move Headquarters to Downtown Macy's (noozhawk.com) ā Goleta residents should know that Yardi Systems is negotiating to move its headquarters from Fairview Avenue in Goleta to the former Macyās building on State Street in Santa Barbara. The early-stage proposal could shift jobs and daily commuting patterns while contributing to downtown Santa Barbaraās revitalization, with public input promised if talks advance. Ā Ā Ā
4. Carpinteria Caregiver Arrested for Elder Financial Abuse (independent.com) ā An elderly Goleta residentās family recently uncovered suspicious checking account activity, prompting a sheriffās investigation that led to a caregiverās arrest on multiple felony charges. Detectives believe there may be additional victims and urge families to closely monitor seniorsā finances and report any irregularities immediately. Ā Ā Ā
5. Mother's Day Campaign & Diaper Drive (keyt.com) ā A Goleta-based nonprofit, Motherās Helpers, is leading a month-long diaper drive to support struggling families across Santa Barbara County, including collection sites in Goleta. With diaper costs reaching about $100 per child each month, organizers hope local residents will donate packaged diapers to ease the burden on new parents well beyond Motherās Day. Ā Ā Ā
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*[YLN] Youth Linkages Network Mtg MAY [k-z]
Santa Barbara Charter https://youthwell-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ckj2ZQe6TJCuELR4sxg
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Career talk - Finance Director
Dos Pueblos High School Goleta, CA 93117
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In-Service - No School ASP Open
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117 -
Annual Memorial Day Mass ā
Calvary Cemetery, 199 N Hope Ave, Santa Barbara
10:00 am
Friday May 15
Monday May 18
Monday May 25
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Career Talk - Photographer
Dos Pueblos High School Goleta, CA 93117
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IVCSD Community Center Bookvan Stop ā
Isla Vista Community Services District, Isla Vista
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*[YLN] Youth Linkages Network Mtg MAY [k-z]
Santa Barbara Charter https://youthwell-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ckj2ZQe6TJCuELR4sxg
12:00 pm -
Career talk - Finance Director
Dos Pueblos High School Goleta, CA 93117
5:00 pm -
In-Service - No School ASP Open
Santa Barbara Charter Goleta, CA 93117 -
Isla Vista Community Center Bookvan Stop ā
Isla Vista Community Center, 976 Embarcadero del Mar suite 101, Goleta
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Pop-Up Pantry and Resource Fair ā
Estero Park, 889 Camino Del Sur, Goleta
2:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Tuesday May 26
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our plumeria was stolen from our yard.
It was in a large pot with all the branches sprouting leaves. It makes me sad that some people have no conscience. (Nextdoor Fairview Kellogg) - E BIKE News
Amazon halts e-bike sales in California amid fatal crashes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4ltjrv25 They removed the website but you can find itā¦ (Nextdoor Ellwood Station)
- City of Goleta, CA posted a job opening for Custodian - Community Center in Goleta. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Goleta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goleta here.
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