Spirit of Fiesta dances live at KEYT
Fiesta starts off their celebration with a special Spirit of Fiesta dance on TV Hill in Santa Barbara on Thursday evening.… Continue Reading
Coronavirus
Nine custody staff with Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office test positive for COVID-19
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office reported that nine Sheriff's Custody staff are recovering at home after testing positive for COVID-19.… Continue Reading
‘Open SLO’ begins today, opening streets to downtown businesses
Open SLO allows for the use of city streets, sidewalks, parking lots, parking spaces and public right of way areas for expansion of outdoor dining… Continue Reading
UCSB announces two new COVID-19 cases among community
UC Santa Barbara announced two additional cases of COVID-19 in the Dining… Continue Reading
Personal care industries forced to put reopenings on hold in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- The self-care industry is big business or was big business in Santa Barbara County until the COVID-19 pandemic… Continue Reading
Santa Maria city leaders share what they’re doing in light of recent COVID cases
Santa Maria City leaders and members of CAUSE are sharing what they’re doing in light of a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases throughout Santa Maria… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History begins phased reopening
The museum is welcoming members back, by-appointment only, starting this week.… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo County to reopen personal care services, weddings allowed
San Luis Obispo County will be able to reopen personal care services in non-health care settings with modifications on June 19.… Continue Reading
Lompoc Unified School District plans to reopen schools with hybrid learning to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Lompoc Unified School District creates plans for a hybrid learning model for the start of the new school year.… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County responds to increase in county COVID-19 hospitalizations
COVID-19 is very much still in Santa Barbara County. County and state officials are responding to new data that shows our hospitalizations are also… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County reopening put on pause after spike in hospitalizations
The county is putting a hold on reopening because the state is concerned about the rising number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 in Santa Barbara… Continue Reading
June 17 marks kickoff to Census Action Week
California could face years of financial hardships on top of the COVID-related economic crisis if the 2020 Census count is… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Zoo to reopen with two new lion residents
When the Santa Barbara Zoo reopens next week, visitors returning to the grounds will be greeted by two new zoo residents: African… Continue Reading
Wineries reopen gradually in Santa Maria Valley
Wineries are reopening gradually throughout the Santa Maria Valley.… Continue Reading
Evacuation centers spread out services to meet COVID-19 safety protocols
Evacuations in major incidents will include more spacing and sanitation at Red Cross Shelters.… Continue Reading
Five COVID-19 related deaths linked to care center in Santa Maria
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting five deaths linked to an ongoing COVID19 outbreak at the Country Oaks Care Center on… Continue Reading
Santa Maria City Council approves budget with recommendations
The Santa Maria City Council approved the proposed budget, 4-1 with Soto dissenting, adding recommendations regarding the pool, library and Mayor's… Continue Reading
COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at San Luis Obispo Residential Care Facility
San Luis Obispo County Public Health tested 40 people connected to a residential care facility, including all residents and staff. Test results came… Continue Reading
State Health Department flags increasing COVID-19 hospitalization rate in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is working with the California Department of Public Health to address its increased hospitalization… Continue Reading
Downtown Ventura shuts down Main Street to boost economy
Starting Tuesday Downtown Ventura is moving businesses to the streets in what is now called “Main Street… Continue Reading