Santa Barbara County reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths
In addition to these three new deaths, 40 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Tuesday.…
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Sports allowed to resume in Santa Barbara, Ventura counties
This resumption of sports includes school sports, community programs, private clubs and athletic leagues, but only applies to outdoor…
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February was Santa Barbara County’s deadliest month for COVID-19
120 people died of COVID-19 in February. Those deaths make up about 30% of those who died during the pandemic so far.…
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COVID-19 daily numbers dropping in Santa Barbara County, enforcement actions released
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – With an enthusiastic report, Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, Health Director Van Do-Reynoso said, “we are…
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Central Coast health experts weigh in on new Johnson & Johnson vaccine
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The U.S. will get a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration approved a Johnson & Johnson…
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Santa Barbara County releases short list of possible cannabis retailers and locations
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Santa Barbara County is narrowing down potential cannabis retail storefront locations. On Monday, the County’s…
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Santa Barbara County grocery, health care, emergency service workers now eligible for COVID vaccine
Santa Barbara County emergency service, grocery workers, and Phase 1A health care staff can sign up to receive a COVID…
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Fatal shooting in Santa Maria leaves woman dead, husband arrested
A Santa Maria man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly shooting his wife multiple times in the…
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33 new coronavirus cases, two deaths reported in Santa Barbara County
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported 33 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on…
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Beach restrictions begin at Vandenberg for Snowy Plover season
Surf Beach is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Beach access at Wall Beach and Minuteman Beach is allowed from sunrise to…
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Santa Maria Valley YMCA launches Get Up & Go to help kids “re-socialize” during pandemic
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – It’s a special hour for Zoe Chavez along with all her kindergarten classmates.”I’m just playing with kicking the ball,”…
Continue Reading Santa Barbara County COVID-19 cases now 32,087; 416 deaths
Current COVID-19 case information in Santa Barbara…
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Black smoke seen in Lompoc possibly caused by grape fermenter repair issue
Some Lompoc residents may have seen a plume of black smoke flare up from the west side of the city Sunday…
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500 Santa Maria farmworkers get vaccinated for COVID-19 with help from local immigrant advocates, County Public Health
Homero Aparicio is one of 500 farm workers that received the COVID vaccine at the Santa Maria Health Care Center…
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84 new COVID cases, two new deaths reported in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County Public Health reported 84 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on…
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Brush fire reported near HWY 246 east of Lompoc, one lane closed
A spotty brush fire was reported off Highway 246 east of Lompoc late Saturday…
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Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo counties expanding COVID vaccine eligibility to teachers, child care workers
Some child care providers, K through 12 educators and related staff will be eligible to get vaccinated in both counties beginning Monday, March…
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SB County mobile COVID-19 testing unit moves to Carpinteria in March
The mobile COVID-19 testing unit that has stopped in various locations across Santa Barbara County is making another move on…
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As American adults await vaccines, when will kids get vaccinated?
South Coast health experts explain why adults are being vaccinated for COVID-19 first, and how kids’ vaccines will factor into herd…
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SMJUHSD votes to alter grading for students who struggled while distance learning
A grading police change is coming for high schoolers in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School…
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