Nonprofit opens CommUnify Connection Center in Lompoc
LOMPOC, Calif. – CommUnify just opened a new center in Lompoc. The new CommUnify Connection Center features the Genesis universal screening system.…
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Turkey Drive: New farm to table work programs providing healthy food and job training for Good Samaritan clients
A pair of new Good Samaritan Shelter programs is providing a double-win for clients with non-profit organization, farm fresh produce, as well as…
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SLO County Behavioral Health Department helping opioid crisis with new programs
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The SLO County Behavioral Health Department announced its new NaloxBox program, meant to reduce opioid deaths in local…
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Organic Soup Kitchen hits 15-year milestone in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A long-time nonprofit known for its organic soups is getting ready to celebrate 15 years of service in Santa Barbara.…
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New CHC solar project provides backup energy source for healthcare services in case of power outages
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHC) celebrated the completion of a long-awaited project Tuesday morning that will help guarantee the…
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CenCal Health partnering with nonprofits as part of state funded initiative in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – CenCal Health is partnering with nonprofits in Santa Barbara as part of a state funded initiative. Good Samaritan is…
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SLO County sues manufacturers of flame-retardent foam used at SLO Airport Thursday
The County of San Luis Obispo filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking damages and injunctive relief against manufacturers of a fire-retardant foam used at…
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Vituity Cares Foundation hosts pop-up medical clinic at the SLO Public Library
The Vituity Cares Foundation hosted a pop-up medical clinic Sunday outside the San Luis Obispo Public Library.…
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Santa Barbara Unified School District shares latest COVID-19 protocols
Santa Barbara Unified School District shared a revised version of its COVID-19 protocols on…
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CenCal Health to distribute over $530,000 in funding to Central Coast service agencies and organizations
CenCal Health announced it distributed over $530,000 in funding to Central Coast service agencies and organizations in…
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Covered California health insurance enrollment increases as premiums set to rise in 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced an 18% increase in health insurance enrollment before their Dec. 31st deadline. The state’s…
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Sewage spill after rainstorm causes closure of Santa Barbara beaches Thursday
West Beach from Santa Barbara Harbor to one-quarter mile east of Mission Creek outfall has been closed to recreational use after 9,000 gallons of…
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National Defense Authorization Act FY24 includes Fentanyl Trafficking bill authored by Rep. Carbajal
With the recent passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024 (NDAA) by both chambers of Congress, legislation written by Congressman…
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Community asked to help locate missing man
The community is being asked to help the Santa Barbara Police Department and a family locate a missing local…
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Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara announces groundbreaking ceremony for Mental-Health and Housing Development
Sanctuary Centers is getting ready to break ground on a five-story, affordable housing and healthcare facility on Dec.…
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2024 marks milestone in health coverage eligibility for Californians
Groundbreaking changes to health care programs in California are bridging the gap between the haves and the…
Continue Reading Covered California open enrollment window open now until end of January 2024
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Covered California continued its open enrollment window which began on Nov. 1 and runs until Jan. 31, 2024, and is an…
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Two Paso Robles students transported to hospital after exposure to sulfur substance on Friday
Six students were triaged at Daniel Lewis Middle School after being exposed to a sulfur substance in a locker room. Two of those students were…
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Marian Regional Medical Center hosts accelerated registered nurse graduation on 10th anniversary of residency program
Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria is hosting the accelerated registered nurse graduation today on its 10-year anniversary of the…
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Governor Newsom proclaims Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
November has been named “Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month” by Governor Newsom, this announcement comes as California has an estimated 720,000…
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