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Sheriff's Employees Self-Quarantined After Coronavirus Exposure
Twelve Sheriff’s Office, County, and medical contract employees are self-quarantined in their homes after being exposed to a person who later tested positive for COVID-19.
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Superior Court Service Reductions Due to Coronavirus
[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Superior Court has suspended all non-emergency services effective March 17, 2020 – April 3, 2020.
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Public Defender Calls for Release of At-Risk Inmates
The Santa Barbara Public Defender’s Office is calling for the immediate release of people who are currently detained in the Santa Barbara County jail and at heightened risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Bars to Close Immediately, Restaurants for Takeout Only
Santa Barbara County bars, nightclubs, pubs, breweries, and wineries should immediately close to the public under new guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health on Tuesday.
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County Animal Services Temporarily Modified
In an effort to keep shelter animals, staff, and the community safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, Santa Barbara County Animal Services has modified operations and created a proactive plan to mitigate unnecessary gathering of people.
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Second Case of Coronavirus in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials confirmed a second positive case of the novel-coronavirus Tuesday morning.
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Health Officials Update Community on COVID-19
Santa Barbara County health officials confirmed they are awaiting the test results for 96 people who may have the coronavirus.
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City of Goleta Proclaims Local Emergency Due to COVID-19
The City of Goleta proclaimed a local emergency and is implementing enhanced measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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SBCC Moves to Online Instruction
Santa Barbara City College announced in-person and on-campus operations are suspended until the end of March while instruction moves online.
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Managing Coronavirus News Anxiety
If coronavirus news in recent weeks has made you feel more anxious and fearful than normal, you’re not alone.
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Chumash Casino Closes Due to COVID-19 Concerns
The Chumash Casino in the Santa Ynez Valley announced Sunday they fully close through the end of the month amid coronavirus concerns.
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Governor Calls for Senior Quarantine and Closure of Bars
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for people over 65 years of age to self-quarantine and for bars to close due to the spread of novel coronavirus.
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First Case of Coronavirus Confirmed in Santa Barbara County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is confirming the first positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 in a north county resident.
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Strategies for Self-Care with Social Isolation
Social isolation can carry concerns for emotional impact but there are many strategies to lesson negative emotional impact and even positive opportunities during social distancing.
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Social Distancing Guidance for Food Facilities
The County of Santa Barbara is providing guidance for restaurants, bars, grocery stores and farmer's markets during social distancing.
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Local Infectious Disease Specialist Discusses Coronavirus
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital's infectious disease specialist Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons shared information on the coronavirus.
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Understanding the World of Viruses and Outbreaks
Robert provides a recap of a UCSB Professor's lecture on world viruses and outbreaks.
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Santa Barbara County Schools to Close Monday for Coronavirus Prevention
[Update]: All schools from Kindergarten through grade 12 within Santa Barbara County will close beginning Monday to prevent a potential spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Santa Barbara County Declares Local Health Emergency in Response to Novel Coronavirus
[Update]: Santa Barbara County officials held an impromptu press conference to declare a Local Health Emergency in response to novel coronavirus.
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Price Gouging Laws in Effect for Coronavirus
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office announces price-gouging laws are now in effect throughout Santa Barbara County.
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Superior Court Works to Postpone Jury Trials Due to COVID-19
[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Superior Court is attempting to postpone current and upcoming jury trials due to the coronavirus.
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Foodbank Preparing for Possible Local Impacts of COVID-19 Outbreak
The Foodbank is focusing on nutrition for seniors and families in the event the coronavirus outbreak reaches our communities.
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Public Health Releases Coronavirus Information Portal
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department released a new information portal to augment its current website in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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Earth Day Festival Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus
The Community Environmental Council has rescheduled its annual Earth Day Festival to July amid concerns for the spread of the coronavirus.
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UCSB Classes Move Online Through April Amid Coronavirus Fears
UC Santa Barbara's Chancellor announces proactive steps to the coronavirus outbreak that includes moving on-campus classes online through the end of April.
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Princess Cruises Cancels Santa Barbara Visit Over Coronavirus Outbreak
Princess Cruises announced the cancellation of its Grand Princess cruise scheduled to visit Santa Barbara as the City requests the cancellation of other cruise visits.
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Ventura Congresswoman to Self-Quarantine Due to Coronavirus
Ventura congresswoman Julia Brownley announced she will self-quarantine after meeting with a person in Washington D.C. who tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Public Health Department Preparing for Coronavirus
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, out of an abundance of caution, is seeking to solidify the county’s readiness should the COVID-19 virus be found here.
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Psychological Implications of Coronavirus
The Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness urges the public to be aware of the psychological or mental health implications of this coronavirus public health crisis.
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Coronavirus Death Connected to California Cruise Ship
California's first coronavirus death came from a cruise ship that's scheduled to dock in Santa Barbara later this month.