Washington nursing home where dozens died faces federal fine of $600,000
The Life Care Center of Kirkland, Washington, which was an epicenter of Covid-19 cases in the early days of the pandemic, faces a fine of more than…
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SB County Public Health recommends homemade masks for essential tasks in public
Public Health experts say people should use face-coverings when they need to be in public completing essential tasks, but not N-95 or other masks…
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Nearly all Americans are under stay at home orders but Fauci says the US needs more coronavirus restrictions
The novel coronavirus has a strong grip in the United States and the nation’s top infectious disease expert says the whole country should…
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City of Santa Barbara closes picnic sites to cease group activities
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department announces the closure of picnic sites on Thursday evening.…
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Santa Barbara’s oldest hotel remains open amid COVID-19 pandemic
Despite hosting fewer guests than ever before, the Upham Hotel in downtown Santa Barbara has remained open for business. …
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Cottage Health received 200,000 masks from the state, but they’re unusable
Cottage Health received 200,000 N95 masks from the State of California’s inventory, but there’s a problem: they are…
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San Luis Obispo County health workers protesting over lack of PPE
In San Luis Obispo, medical staff are holding a vigil and protest Thursday night because of a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) at French…
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Central Coast midwives see uptick in business as expecting moms avoid hospital deliveries due to COVID-19
Central Coast midwives are experiencing an uptick in business during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some pregnant women are choosing not to deliver in…
Santa Barbara Axxess creates crisis merchant directory
Santa Barbara Axxess creates new Community Crisis Merchant…
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Ventura County providing farmworkers with information on coronavirus
While California is on a State wide lockdown, millions of farmworkers are out in the fields fathering essential food to the…
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SLO County announces 15 healthcare workers test positive for COVID-19
San Luis Obispo County has announced 15 healthcare workers have tested positive for…
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Ventura County now encourages masks in public, but not the kind health care workers need
Ventura County Public Health Department is now encouraging residents to wear masks when out in public to help prevent the spread of the…
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Vista del Mar Hospital partners with CSU Channel Island to provide COVID-19 screenings in Ventura
CSU Channel Island student nurses provide COVID-19 screenings to Vista del Mar patients and guests.…
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FDA changes blood donation guidelines amid urgent need for blood during coronavirus pandemic
The US Food and Drug Administration issued new blood donation eligibility guidance Thursday as US blood supplies decrease amid the coronavirus…
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Lompoc Valley Medical Center shares COVID-19 preparation update
The Lompoc Valley Medical Center provided a COVID-19 community update for Lompoc Valley residents including information about donations, positive…
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In just one day, Louisiana reports 2,700 new cases and 37 new deaths from coronavirus
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he will extend the state’s stay-at-home order until April 30 as the numbers of coronavirus cases and…
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Handlebar grinding to meet caffeine and other essential needs
The owner and staff at a popular coffee cafe are grinding away to help locals struggling to find basic supplies during the statewide stay-at-home…
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Santa Barbara Police report first COVID-19 case
A Santa Barbara City Police Officer tested positive for…
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Cats may get coronavirus, but experts say it’s nothing to worry about
A newly-hatched study out of China, so raw that it’s not yet been peer-reviewed, has some disturbing news for cat lovers. Our furry feline…
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Look for the Helpers: World Central Kitchen, Front Steps Project, ‘name your price’ music lessons
As our area is faced with ongoing changes due to a growing pandemic, we are bringing stories of people doing good in the community during a time of…
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