The definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ is changing to three Covid-19 doses
By Tara John, CNN You may need up to three Covid-19 vaccine doses to be considered fully vaccinated. Waning vaccine immunity and rising infections…
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Immigrant students enjoy new welcome center at Oxnard High School
During a behind-the-scenes tour, trustee Elizabeth M. Botello pointed out a map that showed all the countries the students come…
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Santa Barbara city planners review permits for Bellosguardo mansion
Santa Barbara City Planners are poring over two permits for Bellosguardo, also known as the Clark Estate, a private mansion overlooking East Beach…
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Santa Barbara County Public Health recommends COVID-19 booster shots especially for those most at risk
Public health officials are encouraging people, especially those at risk to get their COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot, if eligible, to prepare for…
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Traditional Thanksgiving safe for vaccinated, health officials say
Before the vaccine, outbreaks were often linked to…
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Grand Jury: Remote learning due to pandemic left some students behind academically, emotionally
The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury has released its findings on remote learning and its impacts on young…
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Guadalupe Union School District kicks off first vaccine clinic to students ages 5 to 11
Guadalupe Union School District kicks off first vaccine clinic to students ages 5 to…
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Magical Holiday Happenings to replace Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade
Free events such as the Christmas Tree Lighting, sponsored by Consumer Fire Products Inc., will happen near the Arlington Theatre, on Friday,…
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Santa Barbara Unified provides update on accommodations for those with vaccine exemptions
According to Santa Barbara Unified, 70 employees have applied for religious exemptions and seven have applied for medical exemptions.…
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Central Coast using Tri-Counties approach to have more uniform pandemic approach
The three counties’ public health departments have tried to team up to have a more local pandemic response. A spokeswoman for Ventura County Public…
Continue Reading ‘Strong’ start to kids vaccine campaign, but challenges loom
By ZEKE MILLER and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The campaign to vaccinate elementary school age children in the U.S. is off to a…
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COVID hospitalization in Santa Barbara County becomes a concern again
Santa Barbara County says vaccination rates are higher in the south county than the north county. New concerns arise about the virus going into the…
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Pfizer asks FDA to OK COVID-19 booster shots for all adults
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older. Older…
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Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Starting Monday, anyone going to a shopping mall, theater, gym or nail…
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Carrie the Musical takes the stage at Santa Barbara High
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.- Carrie the Musical opened a two weekend run at Santa Barbara High School Carrie the Musical is based on the novel by Stephen…
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Labor shortage hurting SLO County recovery
Wages are rising and affordable, workforce housing is also…
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Santa Barbara chosen as pilot city for Australian-based MealPass App
A new food sharing service, MealPass App, launched this week in Santa Barbara, thanks to help from Down Under.…
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Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office report new coronavirus outbreak in Main Jail
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office reports additional COVID outbreaks in the main jail on Friday.…
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Santa Barbara woman killed after being hit by vehicle on Las Positas Road
Police said drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this crash.…
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