COVID-19

The County's RISE Ambassador Team was created to conduct outreach, business check-ins and confirm that safety standards and operating restrictions are being followed by business operators and patrons.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 40 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday with the majority in Santa Maria.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting two additional deaths and 28 new cases, bringing the county death toll to 14 due to COVID-19.

The Federal Correctional Institution in Lompoc is reporting their fourth inmate death who tested positive for COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported ten new COVID-19 cases within the community bringing the total to 1,669.

[Update]: California legislators have sent another letter to the Bureau of Prisons Director following the death of a third inmate at the Lompoc Prison facility.

Santa Barbara County Supervisor Gregg Hart announced COVID-19 Ambassadors will assist local businesses with reopening and guideline compliance.

Cottage Health medical experts urge community members not to ignore symptoms or delay needed treatment during the pandemic.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports 20 new COVID-19 cases reaching a total of 1,624 as of Wednesday.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reports the total COVID-19 cases have reached 1,604 as of Tuesday.

Hair salons and barbershops are allowed to reopen in Santa Barbara County and most of California per the Governor's announcement on Tuesday.

The County of Santa Barbara has temporarily suspended zoning regulations and permit restrictions on wineries and wine tasting rooms to serve food.

The Santa Barbara City Council voted to close State Street to vehicles from Haley to Sola to allow restaurants to expand outdoor seating.

The Public Health Department issued a Health Order for a temporary requirement to use face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting the twelfth death of an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 20 additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday bringing the total to 1,540.

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.