COVID-19

Local nonprofits and foundations have joined forces to pledge over $1 million in support of local COVID-19 relief efforts. 

ASAP Cats is looking for foster parents to take adoptable cats home during the shelter in place order and is offering a drive-thru pick up on Friday.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a statewide shelter in place order for all residents during the coronavirus pandemic.

[UPDATE]: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has confirmed there are 9 total cases within Santa Barbara County.

Cottage Health provides a community update on the coronavirus and how local hospitals and responding to the pandemic.

The Economic Development Collaborative has compiled a list of resources now available for employees and employers.

Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo has addressed the community regarding the coronavirus pandemic in a new video.

The Restaurant Guy compiles a list of local restaurants offering pickup or delivery during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Red Cross shares tips to handle emotions during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department now reports three confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

[Update]: Ventura County is now reporting 13 confirmed positive cases of novel-coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Santa Barbara Police Department will deploy a “limited in-person” service model due to the coronavirus.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department confirmed the five UC Santa Barbara students placed under quarantine in Isla Vista have tested negative for COVID-19.

[Update]: Santa Barbara MTD to reduce bus service and provide free rides on all fixed-routes.

Governor Newsom issues an executive order to protect ongoing safety net services for the most vulnerable Californians during the COVID-19 outbreak.

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent social distancing policies, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shares adjustments in which they will be operating.

The City of Goleta took aggressive action to “flatten the curve” and help slow and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

CenCal Health is putting new measures in place to ensure the continuation of health plan services and staff protection in response to the coronavirus.

An edhat reader is happy to announce the local dolphins are taking precautions against the coronavirus.

UCSB Arts & Lectures is canceling the remaining 29 events in their 2019-2020 season due to the coronavirus.

To protect public safety and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted an emergency proclamation.

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.

[Update]: The Santa Barbara County Superior Court has suspended all non-emergency services effective March 17, 2020 – April 3, 2020.

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.

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.

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.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Officials confirmed a second positive case of the novel-coronavirus Tuesday morning.

Santa Barbara County health officials confirmed they are awaiting the test results for 96 people who may have the coronavirus.

The City of Goleta proclaimed a local emergency and is implementing enhanced measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Santa Barbara City College announced in-person and on-campus operations are suspended until the end of March while instruction moves online.