Welcome to the February issue of the Monarch Press! There is so much to love this month in Goleta. The City turned 24 years old, the Austrian National Soccer Team is coming to town, and there are hundreds of local businesses to shop for your Valentine. Also this month, read about our new Goleta Police Chief and new County Fire Chief. Thanks for getting caught up on all of the great things happening in your city. We appreciate you caring about being informed!

View current and previous issues of the Monarch Press at www.GoletaMonarchPress.com.

Features to look for this time are:

• Austrian National Soccer Team Coming to Town
• Show Some Love to Goleta Businesses
• Fitness with Rachel Receives Business Recognition Award
• Attention Goleta Business Owners: Renew Your Business License
• Drone Light Show Still Needs Donors
• Save-the-Date for Goleta’s Community State of the City
• Project Connect Update
• City Pavement Program Update
• Mathilda Park Construction Underway
• Beautify Goleta Self-Guided Cleanup Month
• Monarch Butterfly Update
• Ellwood Mesa Volunteer Days Are Back: 2026 Season Begins!
• “Ellwood Mesa: Beyond the Bluffs” Short Film Available to Watch
• Meet Goleta’s New Chief of Police Services
• New County Fire Chief
• Text to 911 Video & Tips
• E-Bike Safety Awareness Week Recap
• City’s First Coffee & Community Event of 2026 Recap
• February Library Programs
• Children’s Area at Goleta Valley Library Receives Generous Donation
• City of Goleta Welcomes New and Returning Commissioners
• #TeamGoleta Job Opportunities
• Goleta Beach County Park Section Closed for Beach Operations
• California State Lands Commission Meeting at City Hall on Feb. 19
• Groundbreaking Celebrated for Heritage Ridge
• United Way Offers Free Tax Services for Qualifying County Residents

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Austrian National Soccer Team

Show Some Love to Goleta Businesses

Fitness with Rachel Receives Business Recognition Award

Attention Goleta Business Owners: Renew Your Business License

Drone Light Show Still Needs Donors