City of Santa Barbara Pulls Plug on Picnics
The city has banned group activities in city parks to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Author: Nick Welsh
From Making Designer Tree Houses to Protective Gowns
Central Coast business makes big switch to plug gap in protective gear supplies during the COVID-19 crisis.
Nano Scientists Make Face Shields for Cottage
UCSB workshop takes on shortage of personal protective gear.
First City of Santa Barbara Cop Tests Positive
Two other officers tested come back negative.
UCSB Molecular Biologists to the Rescue
The slow rate of COVID-19 testing, a continuing source of frustration in Santa Barbara County, would have been significantly slower
Good News, Bad News for Homeless COVID-19 Response
Santa Maria High School shelter off to rocky start; Showers of Blessings now working five days aweek in Santa Barbara.
A Short History of Another Horrific Flu in Santa Barbara
Public health authorities find themselves forced to walk the razor’s edge between inducing panic and informing the public as they
Putting the Coronavirus Kibosh on Deltopia
Santa Barbara County authorities aim to make sure annual Isla Vista party does not occur.
Cottage Gets Nearly 200,000 Face Masks
A million arrived for county use from state supplies.
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