Chumash Casino reports 11 cases of COVID-19 among team members
The Chumash Casino Resort announced in a newsletter this week that 11 staff members have recently tested positive for… Continue Reading
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San Luis Obispo residents rally in support of outdoor dining
A rally was held in San Luis Obispo Friday night. The group called for outdoor dining to be allowed during the new regional stay-at-home order.… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County hit hard by second wave of COVID-19
Santa Barbara County is experiencing its worst wave of the coronavirus since the… Continue Reading
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations on the rise in Lompoc area
The number of COVID-19 cases are on a rise in Santa Barbara County, and hospitalizations related to the virus are also… Continue Reading
Marian Regional Medical Center: Doctors share what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
Even though there are two manufacturers, Pfizer and Maderna, doctors explain how they they are not… Continue Reading
Cottage Hospital adapting to COVID ICU surge
Cottage Hospital has 19 critical care beds available. They have 57 beds meaning they’re at 33%… Continue Reading
Central Coast catering operations serve up different options during the pandemic
Catering operations may have lost big events, but they serve up different options during the… Continue Reading
Three more inmates at San Luis Obispo County Jail test positive for COVID-19
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced that three more inmates recently tested positive for… Continue Reading
San Luis Obispo County reports 46th coronavirus death
Residents are urged to continue social distancing, wear face coverings and clean regularly to help protect the most vulnerable from this… Continue Reading
Ventura County receives COVID-19 vaccine freezers
Ventura County has received two freezers and is expected to receive more by the end of the… Continue Reading
Work underway on 20 new ‘tiny homes’ for Isla Vista homeless
20 'tiny homes' have been built in Isla Vista to provide transitional housing for the homeless in the… Continue Reading
Health experts hope convalescent plasma bridges gap to COVID-19 vaccine
Health experts are waiting for vaccines to become available. Until then Vitalant's regional direct said it's one of a few treatments… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara County reports latest coronavirus death
This latest death is not associated with any outbreaks at shared living facilities.… Continue Reading
Touchless retail policies helping art galleries during tight COVID rules
Art galleries are among the stores that have developed a touchless sales plan during the strict COVID rules.… Continue Reading
Ellen DeGeneres says she’s tested positive for COVID-19
"Anyone who has bee in close contact with me has been notified," DeGeneres wrote. "And I am following proper CDC… Continue Reading
Flu shot flurry: Pharmacists giving more flu vaccines this fall
Pharmacists urge as many as possible to get their flu shots in order to ease COVID-stricken… Continue Reading
No tastings, but retail sales at wine shops continues under the latest pandemic order
Wine tastings are not allowed during the current COVID order but retail sales are open and expected to be brisk for the holidays.… Continue Reading
SLO County reports 3 new coronavirus deaths
Residents are urged to continue social distancing, wearing face coverings and cleaning regularly to help protect the most vulnerable from this… Continue Reading
Cottage Hospital prepares for Santa Barbara vaccine distribution
Cottage Hospital said they are keeping a close eye on the FDA’s ruling. And they are currently working on procedures to distribute the vaccine in… Continue Reading
Solvang Mayor: City will support businesses that defy stay-at-home order
The city relies heavily on tourism and plans to create a new committee focused on the… Continue Reading