Kraig Pakulski / Saturday, January 3, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Search and rescue underway for missing person in Maria Ygnacio Creek GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – A search and rescue operation is ongoing for a missing person in the Maria Ygnacio Creek in Goleta, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Your News Channel saw helicopters and several first responders near the creek along San Marcos Road and Via Parva. Maria Ygnacio Creek is currently swollen with rushing water and rapid flow. More information on this developing emergency will be provided as it becomes available to Your News Channel. The post Search and rescue underway for missing person in Maria Ygnacio Creek appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Flash Flood Warning issued January 3 at 12:51PM PST until January 3 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Next Article En imágenes: Estados Unidos ataca Venezuela y captura a Maduro Print 37 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsSanta Barbara - South CountyTop StoriesSafety Please login or register to post comments.