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Newly Released Lompoc Inmate with COVID-19 Skips Rest of Isolation
A COVID-19 positive inmate from the Lompoc Prison walked out on the remainder of his self-isolation period after completing his sentence.
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15 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported an additional 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county on Friday.
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Fourteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports fourteen new COVID-19 cases, with one of those related to the outbreak in the Lompoc Prison.
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Santa Barbara Airport to Require Face Coverings
Santa Barbara Airport will require face coverings for all passengers and those inside the terminal starting Friday.
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Supervisors Approve Letter to Governor to Exclude Prison from County Cases
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved writing a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom to review stay-at-home order restrictions in light of the unique outbreak at the Federal Penitentiary in Lompoc.
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Emergency Supplies Distributed to Child Care Providers
First 5 Santa Barbara and the county have partnered to distribute emergency supplies to child care providers serving children of essential workers.
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10 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, bringing the total to 1,371.
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No, COVID-19 is Not the Flu Says Public Health Officer
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer stated COVID-19 is not simply the flu, but a much more contagious and deadly virus.
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New Website Tracks Senior Hours for Local Businesses
A Santa Barbara resident created a new website to track shopping hours for Seniors only.
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COVID-19 Cases Increase as Lompoc Prison Remains an Issue
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.
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Increased COVID-19 Cases at Lompoc Prison
[Update]: Santa Barbara County has 1308 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 854 related to the outbreak at the Lompoc Prison.
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Lompoc Prison Could Delay Reopening of Santa Barbara County
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.
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Low-Risk Businesses Now Open for Curbside Service
Low-risk businesses are open for curbside pickup under the Governor's orders as well as some community pools and graduation services.
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Second Lompoc Inmate Dies of COVID-19
The Bureau of Prisons is reporting a second inmate has died due to COVID-19 at the Lompoc facility.
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100 New COVID-19 Cases Reported at Lompoc Prison
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.
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State Operated COVID-19 Community Testing Now Open
[Update]: The state-operated community testing site is now operational in Santa Barbara for residents with COVID-19 symptoms.
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Expanded COVID-19 Testing Shows Increase in Positive Results
Due to increased testing capabilities, the Public Health Department reports 70 new COVID-19 cases with the majority related to the Lompoc prison outbreak.
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Goleta Now Requires Face Coverings at Essential Businesses
The Goleta City Council unanimously approved a resolution requiring both employees and patrons at all businesses to wear face coverings.
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Public Health Seeking COVID-19 Responders
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.
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Ninth COVID-19 Related Death in County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports the ninth COVID-19 related death and eighteen additional cases.
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Santa Barbara County Officials Prepare for Reopening
Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials are confident the county will be ready for the next phase of reopening.
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Monday Update: 526 COVID Cases
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirms 12 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 526.
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Governor Announces Low-Risk Businesses Can Open This Week
Governor Newsom announced some "low-risk" businesses will be eligible to reopen this coming Friday, with conditions.
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Sunday Update: 514 COVID-19 Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, bringing the total to 514.
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Friday Update: 506 Confirmed COVID19 Cases
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.
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Thursday Update: 496 COVID-19 Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional eleven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county on Thursday.
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Governor Newsom Only Closes Orange County Beaches
[Update]: Governor Gavin Newsom announced only the beaches in Orange County will close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Eighth COVID-19 Death Reported as Public Health Reveals New Testing Centers
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported its eighth COVID-19 related death as new testing centers plan to open throughout the county.
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Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Require Masks Inside Certain Businesses
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.
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Governor Newsom Reveals 4-Part Plan to Reopen California
Governor Gavin Newsom revealed his four-part plan to reopen California including a possibility for schools to start as earlier as July.