Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Information Portal for Community
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (PHD) released a new information portal to augment its current website in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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Recent Stories
COVID-19 Myths Making the Rounds
From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather.
Grappling with Grief
Talking with the UCSB-educated author of You Might Die Tomorrow: Face Your Fear of Death to Live Your Most Meaningful Life.
Our ‘End of Life Matters’ Issue
This first-ever special edition examines the culture of dying in Santa Barbara.
Dealing with Incomprehensible Grief
A mother reflects on losing her 20-month-old son to brain cancer.
John Ridland: 1933-2020
One virtue of friendship is this: If your friend is an eminent poet like John Ridland, it doesn’t get in the way.
Discovering Death Café
FindingsolaceforgriefandacceptanceofmortalityinaSantaBarbaraconversationgroup.
Celina Garcia, Calendar Assistant
Our new curator of The Week wants to steal all the office dogs.
Lynne Tahmisian, a Landlord You Can Love
La Arcada owner to receive WEV’s Spirit of Entrepreneurship Rock Star award.
County Issues Canine Disease Distemper Warning
County Animal Services is advising dog owners to ensure their dog’s vaccination for distemper is up to date.
