Highway 101 carpool lanes open Friday morning through Carpinteria
A stretch of newly built carpool lanes on Highway 101 through Carprinteria open at 5 a.m., before sunrise, Friday…
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Florida only state not preordering toddler COVID-19 vaccines
Florida is the only state that hasn’t preordered COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers in anticipation of their final approval by the federal…
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Santa Barbara County Main Jail outbreak grows to 37 cumulative cases, Northern Branch Jail remains at 14
A COVID-19 outbreak at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail that was reported nearly three weeks ago has grown to 37 cumulative cases, whereas a…
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US: Pfizer COVID-19 shot appears effective for kids under 5
By MATTHEW PERRONE and MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s…
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Bird’s-eye view of tile damage on Santa Barbara County’s historic courthouse
Arguably, one of the best views in town is from the clock tower above the historic Santa Barbara County Courthouse. News Channel 3-12 got a reverse…
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US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international travelers test negative for COVID-19 within a day before boarding a flight to…
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Santa Barbara County Jail outbreak hits cumulative 26, eight active
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail that was reported over two weeks ago has hit 26 cumulative cases, but only eight remained…
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US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
A senior administration official says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that it’s no longer necessary.…
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Pacific Coast Business Times: Camarillo’s Battery Streak
Tony Biasotti, Executive Editor of the Pacific Coast Business Times, talks about Battery Streak, a new startup based in Camarillo and a spin-out of…
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Cal Poly to lift indoor mask mandate on Monday
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Cal Poly on Thursday announced that it will lift its indoor mask mandate beginning Monday, June 13 – right after…
Continue Reading COVID-19 outbreaks begin to decline at Santa Barbara Main Jail and Northern Branch Jail
There are 10 active COVID-19 positive inmates at the Main Jail and seven positive at the Northern Branch Jail (NBJ) associated with recent outbreaks…
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COVID-19 outbreaks continue at Santa Barbara Main Jail and Northern Branch Jail
There are currently 20 COVID-19 positive inmates at the Main Jail and 14 positive at the Northern Branch Jail (NBJ) associated with recent outbreaks…
Continue Reading New COVID-19 outbreak at Santa Barbara Main Jail, 13 inmates test positive, visitation suspended
Staff reported a new COVID-19 outbreak in the Main Jail with 13 inmates testing positive, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s…
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Arroyo Grande man faces federal charges for using stolen identities to obtain more than $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief loans
An Arroyo Grande real estate developer was charged in federal court for using stolen identities to obtain more than $1.5 million in small business…
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San Luis Obispo Public Health opens request for applications to fund pandemic recovery projects as COVID-19 cases rise
As COVID-19 cases increase in San Luis Obispo County, the Public Health Department has released its request for applications to fund projects that…
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UCSB reinstates campus indoor masking requirement
UC Santa Barbara will reinstate its indoor masking mandate in all classrooms and other indoor campus shared spaces starting…
Continue Reading San Luis Obispo County Public Health urges residents to be extra cautious, cases rising at faster pace
“While we don’t need to panic, we are now in a situation where it is wise to take precautions,” said San Luis Obispo County Health Officer Dr.…
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Breast cancer survivor in Goleta launches new business to empower other women
Breast cancer survivor in Goleta launches new business to help empower other survivors in the…
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Race
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s race pits incumbent Bill Brown against challenger and current deputy Lieutenant Juan Camarena. We interviewed both…
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Ukrainian Church in Santa Barbara County is hub of support for war-torn homeland
News Channel 3-12 has a follow up to our report on a family from war-torn Ukraine now safely living…
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