Goleta employees must now be vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested weekly

GOLETA, Calif. - Goleta employees are now required to either be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test weekly.

Goleta's Communications Manager Kelly Hoover said the City of Goleta has 102 employees and is doing everything it can to to create a safe work environment and to set a good example.

"It really is to encourage everyone to get vaccinated and to send a message that we are going to do that here in the City of Goleta, and we are going to encourage the community to do so as well," said Hoover.

Hoover said the City of Goleta's human relations department confirmed that at least 60 percent of Goleta staff is fully vaccinated.

She said city leaders expect that number to be higher as HR continues to collect information from staff.

Employees and residents are finding out that nearby COVID test locations are by appointment only and do not allow walk-ins.

Those locations include the Goleta Valley Community Center that is open for appointments between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The center was completely booked on Monday.

There is a QR code on the door to help visitors link to the appointment website at publichealthsbc.org.

Another option is the Santa Barbara County Public Health's testing trailer at 267 Camino del Remedio.

It is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for appointments only. Both centers break for lunch.

The test results take one to three days to come back.

For more COVID testing information, visit publichealthsbc.org or myturn.ca.gov.