COVID-19

A Sheriff's Deputy, Custody Deputy, and civilian staff member have tested positive for COVID-19 as three staff members return to work.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting 160 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department added 135 new COVID-19 cases bringing the grand total to 5,124.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an increase of 232 COVID-19 cases over the weekend while the number of active cases decreases to 274.

Lompoc Police recently arrested a suspect who claimed to be COVID-19 positive. The suspect was taken to the hospital, confirmed COVID-19 positive and booked at the Main Jail with precautions.

Governor Gavin Newsom released guidance for hair salons and barbershops as indoor operations have been ordered to close during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A UC Santa Barbara doctoral candidate who has studied mental health amid the pandemic offers insights into coping strategies

Santa Barbara County officials pleaded with the public to stop gathering and to wear a face-covering in order to reduce COVID-19 cases.

Governor Gavin Newsom released guidelines for schools to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday, restricting any county from hosting in-person learning while on the state monitoring list.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 224 new COVID-19 cases increasing the number of active cases to 414.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office reports an four more county jail inmates have tested positive for COVID-19.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting the thirty-second death of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 whose permanent residence was out of the county.

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors discussed the ongoing increase in North County COVID-19 cases and the decision to use the vacant Sears building as a backup hospital.

Santa Barbara County Public Health reported an additional 184 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday raising the active case count to 371.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department plans to issue a new Health Officer Order to comply with the Governor's new restrictions while adding 209 COVID-19 cases from the weekend.

A Sheriff’s Service Technician is isolating and recovering at home after testing positive for COVID-19.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday that several business sectors will once again shut down due to concerns over increasing COVID-19 cases.

MTD confirmed Saturday that an employee who is not a bus operator tested positive for COVID-19.

The number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Santa Barbara County as officials remain focused on education as a method of enforcement.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department added 67 new COVID-19 positive cases to the county total on Thursday.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department added 121 new COVID-19 positive cases to the county total on Wednesday.

COVID-19 testing has been impacted by increased demand and Public Health urges residents to seek testing if they meet specific criteria.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting the thirtieth death of a resident who tested positive for COVID-19 and 87 new cases.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department expressed their concern regarding the upward trend of COVID-19 cases within the county.

[Update]: A second employee within the County of Santa Barbara Probation Department’s Santa Maria Juvenile Hall has tested positive for COVID-19 bringing the total count to six for the facility.

Local Pediatricians discuss steps parents can take to help protect children, teachers, and administrators as they prepare to head back to school.

A Sheriff's patrol deputy assigned to South County Patrol has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports an additional 380 COVID-19 cases since Thursday.

[Update]: One additional custody deputies has tested positive for COVID-19 adding to five previous cases this week.

Physicians at Cottage Health System are concerned about the rise of COVID-19 cases within the community.