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[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.

An edhat reader shares photos of a photo of a waterfall in the frontcountry. 

To slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect the safety of the community and employees, the City of Santa Barbara closed public counters.

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.

Roger reports a rollover traffic collision near Cota and Garden Streets.

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.

Roger has the scanner reports. "A thief ran off with 5 donuts from Dunkin Donuts in the 3700 Block of State Street."

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.

[Answer Revealed]: It's Day 12 of March Edness. Enter your guess of the location in the photo by 8:00 p.m.

[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.

An edhat reader reports public hand washing station is placed on Victoria Street.

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.

The City of Santa Barbara announced all street sweeping will be suspended, yet all time limits for parking will still be enforced. 

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

Santa Barbara County encourages community members to use virtual public participation for upcoming meetings.

The Department of Justice is requiring Plains All American Pipeline to pay over $60 million in penalties from the Refugio Oil Spill in 2015.

The annual Irish-American holiday will be celebrated differently this year as most people are self-isolating due to the coronavirus.

[Answer Revealed]: It's Day 11 of March Edness. Enter your guess of the location in the photo by 8:00 p.m.

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.

Does anyone have an opinion on the pros and cons of going to the gym in the age of Covid-19?

[Update]: Search and Rescue Teams responded to a group of lost hikers way up Mission Creek.