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MTD Confirms a Bus Operator Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
On Tuesday MTD confirmed a bus operator tested positive for COVID-19 and last worked on Friday, September 4.
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141 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 141 new COVID-19 cases from Saturday through Tuesday.
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Nine More County Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
[Update]: The Sheriff's Office reports another nine inmates at the Main Jail have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Public Health Focuses on Isla Vista and Announces Four School Reopenings
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is focusing on reducing COVID-19 cases in Isla Vista and announced four school reopenings during Friday's press conference.
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Beach Parking Lots Closed for Labor Day Weekend
Beach parking lots will be closed throughout Santa Barbara County for Labor Day weekend to comply with the Health Officer's beach restrictions.
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71 New COVID-19 Cases on Thursday
The Santa Barbara County Public Health is reporting 71 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY JOINS HOUSING FOR THE HARVEST PROGRAM
Santa Barbara County has joined Housing for the Harvest, a new program providing temporary hotel housing options for farm and food processing employees to self-isolate if they are COVID-19 positive.
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Two Deaths and 66 New COVID-19 Cases
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting two deaths and 66 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.
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Public Health Officials Discuss School Waivers and Face Coverings
Santa Barbara County Public Health officials discussed the progress of school waivers and the importance of wearing face coverings during Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Health Officer Officially Allows Hair Salons & Barbershops to Reopen
Santa Barbara County Health Officer officially released an updated health order so hair salons and retail stores can reopen indoors with restrictions.
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Co-Parenting In COVID-19: Navigating the New Normal
The County's Behavioral Wellness Department offers tips on how to co-parent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID Recap: More Businesses to Open, New State Coding System & More
California has switched its COVID-19 monitoring system and is allowing hair salons, barbershops, and retail stores to reopen indoors with restrictions.
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COVID-19 Spike at Santa Barbara County Main Jail
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is reporting a spike in COVID-19 cases at the main jail with 21 additional positive test results.
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One Death and 35 New COVID-19 Cases
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting an additional death and 35 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.
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Twelve County Inmates Monitored for COVID-19
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office reports there are twelve county inmates who are being monitored after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Beaches Officially Closed Countywide for Labor Day Weekend
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced plans for beach restrictions to occur over the Labor Day holiday weekend throughout Santa Barbara County beaches.
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Santa Barbara County Announces 90th COVID-19 Death
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has announced its 90th death related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Additional Covid-19 Inmate in the Santa Barbara County Main Jail
Another inmate at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday evening.
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Supervisors Table COVID-19 Enforcement Ordinance
Santa Barbara County Supervisors decided to table an ordinance to allow increased enforcement of COVID-19 mandates as cases trend downward.
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Responding to COVID-19 in the Workplace
The Public Health Department provides information on how to respond to an employee or coworker who tests positive for COVID-19.
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147 New COVID-19 Cases This Weekend
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting 147 new COVID-19 cases from Saturday through Monday.
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Three County Jail Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Three additional inmates at the Main Jail have tested positive for COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Cases Decline as Officials Plan for Labor Day Beach Closures
The Santa Barbara County Public Department reports a decrease in COVID-19 cases as it plans to close beaches for Labor Day weekend.
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Civilian Staff Member is COVID-19 Positive
A civilian Sheriff's Office staff member, who was tested in the community after becoming symptomatic, has been found to be COVID-19 positive.
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Two COVID-19 Deaths and 71 New Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting two additional deaths of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 and 71 new cases.
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One COVID-19 Death and 27 New Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting an additional death of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and 27 new cases.
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Public Health Opens School Waiver Applications and Focuses on Rising Cases in Isla Vista
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department announced elementary schools can now apply for waivers as the focus shifts to rising COVID-19 cases in Isla Vista.
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Three Deaths and 76 New COVID-19 Cases
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting three additional deaths of individuals who tested positive for COVID-19.
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Should I Get Tested for COVID-19?
The Public Health Department shares information on those who should get tested for COVID-19.
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Additional Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Eleven additional inmates at the Main Jail have tested positive for COVID-19.