Santa Barbara County officials have been meeting all day to prepare for a Michael Jackson memorial service or funeral in Santa Barbara county. Various departments report they are ready including Sheriff, Fire, etc.
They have been planning logistics required if a funeral or memorial service for Michael Jackson does occuror involves the property in the Santa Ynez Valley commonly known as the Neverland Ranch.
The County cannot confirm that any such funeral or memorial plans for Michael Jackson will occur here despite widespread reports today by the news media that a funeral or memorial event is planned for the area.
County officials from various departments, including the Sheriff, Fire, County Executive Office, County Counsel, Public Works, Public Health and others have been meeting throughout the day in anticipation that an event to honor Michael Jackson could occur here.