Santa Barbara Unified School District searches for substitute teachers
Over the past pandemic year, the Santa Barbara Unified School District has seen a 60% drop in the number of available substitute…
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Ventura County Public Health officials report nearly 800 COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths since Monday
Ventura County Public Health officials reported 789 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 additional deaths since Monday. The Public Health Department said it…
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California to soon begin ‘endemic’ approach to pandemic
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California health officials next week will outline a new approach to dealing with the…
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Santa Barbara community steps up the pace for Keep the Beat Instrument Drive
A steady rhythm of musical donations is creating a cacophony of its own at Nick Rail Music during its annual collection drive with the Santa Barbara…
Continue ReadingUS plans to roll out initial 10 million Covid-19 vaccine doses for children under 5 after FDA authorization, CDC document says
By Jacqueline Howard and Nadia Kounang, CNN If the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine receives emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug…
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Santa Maria COVID-19 test distributions run out of kits in 45 minutes
Free COVID-19 test kits at both Santa Maria distributions were all handed out within 45 minutes of opening this…
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San Luis Obispo County to lift mask mandate Feb. 16
San Luis Obispo County Public Health officials announced on Wednesday that the county will lift its indoor mask mandate on Feb. 16 in alignment with…
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11 San Francisco Bay Area counties to lift indoor mask order
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Health officials say 11 San Francisco Bay Area counties will lift their mask requirements for vaccinated people in most indoor…
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State mask mandate rules changing but each county will decide how and when
The mask mandate in California will be relaxed on February 15, but each county will be making its own decision based on the current COVID numbers. …
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases, hospitalizations still too high for changes to mask guidance, CDC director says
By Jacqueline Howard and Nadia Kounang, CNN The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is standing by the agency’s mask…
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Ten COVID-19 cases reported at Santa Barbara County Main Jail, Northern Branch Jail cleared
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday reported 10 additional COVID-19 cases among inmates at the Main Jail in South Santa Barbara…
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 protests threaten border trade between Canada, US
By ROB GILLIES and TRACEY LINDEMAN Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian lawmakers are expressing increasing worry about the economic…
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Marian Regional Medical Center: Omicron surge winds down while hospital numbers remain high
Marian Regional Medical Center: Omicron surge winds down while hospital numbers remain…
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Hancock College holding blood drive this week, latest effort to help protect the community
Allan Hancock College is holding a two-day long blood drive this week. It’s the latest effort held at the school to help protect the safety and…
Continue Reading Ventura County reports nearly 1,400 COVID-19 cases, one death since Friday
As of Monday, 75% of all eligible Ventura County residents were considered fully vaccinated against the virus, and just over 82% of all residents…
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San Luis Obispo Public Health urges people to have a COVID-19-safe Super Bowl
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — The San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Health on Monday released updated recommendations for holding a safe Super…
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California to lift mask mandate next week, what this means locally
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state-wide indoor mask mandate will end next week on Tuesday, Feb. 15 — however, local health officials can…
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California votes to require paid sick leave for virus cases
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature has approved a bill requiring workers receive up to two weeks of…
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California will lift mask mandate as omicron cases fall
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people…
Continue Reading California will end mask mandate on Feb. 15, lifts negative test requirement to visit hospitals, nursing homes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will end mask mandate on Feb. 15, lifts negative test requirement to visit hospitals, nursing…
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