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Two Injured in Head On Cathedral Oaks Crash
Two people are injured following a head-on vehicle collision on Cathedral Oaks in Goleta on Sunday evening.
Santa Barbara County Has Highest COVID-19 Spread in California
New state data shows Santa Barbara County has the highest rate of COVID-19 spread out of any other county in California.
Nine Additional COVID-19 Deaths Hit County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports nine additional deaths and 418 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant Closes Downtown Location
Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant has permanently closed its downtown location citing these "unprecedented times."
Seven Additional COVID-19 Deaths Reported Wednesday
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports seven deaths and 535 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.
Teenage Victim Identified in Goleta Shooting
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office released the identity of the teenager killed in a shooting near Goleta last week as 19-year-old Enzo Rastelli.
Public Health Claims COVID-19 Case Increase is "Astronomical"
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department claimed the recent increase in COVID-19 cases is "astounding" and "astronomical."
Bomb Squad Investigated Suspicious Item
[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Bomb Squad investigated a suspicious item in the 4500 block of Hollister Ave that turned out to be an empty barrel.
450 New COVID-19 Cases and 2 Deaths Added Monday
The Public Health Department reported 450 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Monday.
779 COVID-19 Cases Added Sunday
The Public Health Department reported 779 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
Early Morning High-Speed Pursuit
California Highway Patrol officers engaged in a high-speed pursuit with a suspect early Sunday morning.
12 Deaths and 600 New COVID-19 Cases in Two Days
The Public Health Department is reporting twelve deaths and 600 new COVID-19 cases from Friday and Saturday.
"This is Far From Over" Says Hospital CEO of COVID-19 Surge
Health officials warn the surge of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are expected to continue through the end of January.
Sheriff's Office Asks for Help in Fatal Goleta Shooting Leads
[Update]: The Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help with any information or surveillance footage that could help with the fatal shooting in Goleta on Thursday.
COVID-19 Outbreak at County Jail Gets Worse as County Numbers Climb
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Santa Barbara County Jail has gotten worse as the county's overall daily cases and deaths continue to climb.
429 New COVID-19 Cases and 8 Deaths
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting 429 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths on Wednesday.
County ICU Availability Falls to 0% with Highest COVID-19 Numbers in Single Day
The Public Health Department reports the Santa Barbara County ICU availability has now fallen to 0% as the county reported its highest COVID-19 in a single day.
1,303 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Public Health Department reports 1,303 new COVID-19 cases over the holiday weekend from Friday through Monday.
Two Dead and Two More Injured in Eastside Shooting
[Update]: There have been two deaths and two hospitalizations in Sunday evening's shooting on Santa Barbara's eastside.
New California Laws in 2021
There are a ton of new laws on the books in California for 2021, here's a recap of some of them.