COVID-19

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed a total of 1,362 COVID-19 cases as the outbreak with the Lompoc Prison remains a large issue.

[Update]: Santa Barbara County has 1308 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 854 related to the outbreak at the Lompoc Prison.

Santa Barbara County officials are "constantly rebuffed" when trying to aid the outbreak at the Lompoc Prison that could set back the entire county's timeline to reopen.

Low-risk businesses are open for curbside pickup under the Governor's orders as well as some community pools and graduation services.

The Bureau of Prisons is reporting a second inmate has died due to COVID-19 at the Lompoc facility.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional 109 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county with the majority at the Lompoc prison.

[Update]: The state-operated community testing site is now operational in Santa Barbara for residents with COVID-19 symptoms.

Due to increased testing capabilities, the Public Health Department reports 70 new COVID-19 cases with the majority related to the Lompoc prison outbreak.

The Goleta City Council unanimously approved a resolution requiring both employees and patrons at all businesses to wear face coverings.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is inviting community members to join the COVID-19 response through a variety of staff and volunteer opportunities.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports the ninth COVID-19 related death and eighteen additional cases.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials are confident the county will be ready for the next phase of reopening.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirms 12 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 526.

Governor Newsom announced some "low-risk" businesses will be eligible to reopen this coming Friday, with conditions.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, bringing the total to 514.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional ten confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county. The total number of confirmed cases is 506 of which 389 have fully recovered.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional eleven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county on Thursday.

[Update]: Governor Gavin Newsom announced only the beaches in Orange County will close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported its eighth COVID-19 related death as new testing centers plan to open throughout the county.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to require the public and employees to wear masks or face coverings in certain businesses.

Governor Gavin Newsom revealed his four-part plan to reopen California including a possibility for schools to start as earlier as July.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, bringing the total to 477.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county for a total of 471.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting that a seventh person has died of COVID-19 related complications. There are now 469 confirmed cases in the county.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting its sixth COVID-19 related death as the total confirmed cases reach 460.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department issued a "Stay Well at Home Order" Friday clarifying restrictions on essential businesses and allowing faith-based gatherings, golf, and more.

In an effort to prevent visitation surges and the spread of COVID-19, Santa Barbara County has announced that beach, park and trail vehicle access parking should they become too crowded.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today. The total number of confirmed cases is 451.

California legislators are re-emphasizing the need for rapid action to provide medical care at the Lompoc U.S. Penitentiary amidst a COVID-19 outbreak.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county with a total of 440 confirmed cases.