SBC Public Health
Santa Barbara County Health Pauses Transition of Immigrant Patients to Other Care Providers
Board of Supervisors Receives Report, Takes No Action on Proposed Budget Rebalancing Plan The County of Santa Barbara Health Department provided the Board of Supervisors a comprehensive update on November 18, 2025. The update included that County Health has paused…
Santa Barbara County Issues General Rain Advisory For Local Beaches
Due to the recent rainfall, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services wants to remind residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches. Storm water is untreated rainwater that flows through the drain system into creeks,…
Santa Barbara County Health Warns Public of Risks from Illegal Food Vendors
Unsafe and Unsanitary Conditions Found at Illegal roadside and sidewalk stands The Santa Barbara County Health Department’s Environmental Health Services (EHS) reminds the community that unpermitted roadside and pop-up food vendors often operate illegally and without proper food safety practices. …
New Federal and State Changes Impact Who Can Be Served at Santa Barbara County Health Centers
County is working with local health partners to transition impacted patients Amid evolving federal and state changes, County Health is working with local health partners to ensure a smooth transition of care for impacted patients. A recent federal change is…
Public Health Issues a Health Alert During Extreme Heat Warning
High Temperatures Anticipated for Parts of Santa Barbara County The County of Santa Barbara Health Department (County Health) is issuing a Health Alert due to the Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Santa Barbara…
Santa Barbara County Health Publishes 2020–2024 Birth Data
The County of Santa Barbara Health Department (County Health) has released its latest Birth Brief, presenting local birth certificate data from 2020 through 2024. The report provides detailed birth statistics on fertility, prenatal care initiation, preterm births, gestational diabetes, and…
Protecting Our Future: Celebrating National Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccines Keep Communities Healthy Throughout Every Stage of Life August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), and the County of Santa Barbara Health Department (County Health) reminds families to recognize the vital role vaccines play in keeping our communities healthy…
SBCAS Launches “One Hundred Happy Tails” Adoption Event
Fees waived 100% through partnership with Bissell Pet Foundation Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is thrilled to announce its participation in the national Empty the Shelters campaign, sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation, with a local twist: One Hundred Happy…