COVID-19

The County of Santa Barbara received approval from the California Department of Public Health to move forward on an accelerated Stage 2 path to reopening.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported three additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday bringing the total to 1,517.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting 21 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total to 1,517.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors agreed to move forward with submitting an attestation plan to the Governor to reopen more local businesses.

Santa Barbara County Public Health officials discussed the plan to reopen the county, new COVID-19 cases, and therapeutic drug Remdesivir during Monday's press conference.

Santa Barbara and Goleta mayors posted separate videos addressing their resident's concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced new criteria for reopening economies, easing the requirements for California counties.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed by the ACLU on behalf of inmates at the Federal Penitentiary in Lompoc for alleged mistreatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 56 new COVID-19 cases within the county.

Santa Barbara County has released a supplemental guide within the framework of Governor Newsom’s Resilience Roadmap for phased reopening of the local economy.

A COVID-19 positive inmate from the Lompoc Prison walked out on the remainder of his self-isolation period after completing his sentence. 

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported an additional 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county on Friday.

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.

Santa Barbara Airport will require face coverings for all passengers and those inside the terminal starting Friday.

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.

First 5 Santa Barbara and the county have partnered to distribute emergency supplies to child care providers serving children of essential workers.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, bringing the total to 1,371.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer stated COVID-19 is not simply the flu, but a much more contagious and deadly virus.

A Santa Barbara resident created a new website to track shopping hours for Seniors only.

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.