Santa Barbara Healthcare Workers Caught in COVID Crossfire
A record number of staff are calling out sick.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Poodle: Spitting into the Winds of Santa Barbara History
City Commissioners wrestle with De la Guerra Plaza: Plaza wins.
With Friends Like Oil Companies, ExxonMobil Needs No Enemies
The energy giant and Santa Barbara officials are set for a final showdown over trucking.
County Housing Authority Closing $20M Deal on Goleta Super 8 for Homeless Housing
The 65-room motel would be transformed into permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.
Santa Barbara’s Homeless Point-in-Time Count Postponed Due to COVID Cases
The county’s biannual census of people living on the streets and in cars and shelters has been rescheduled to February 23.
Santa Barbara Supervisor to Run for California State Assembly
Update: Gregg Hart has officially announced he is running for the 37th State Assembly District.
High Santa Barbara Omicron Deaths Predicted
County supes wrestle with ugly COVID stats.
Santa Barbara Homeowner Reveals New Details from Home Invasion-Turned-Standoff
Just out of jail, the brazen burglary suspect allegedly showered and helped himself to food while a mother and daughter barricaded themselves in another room.
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics CEO Stepping Down
Dr. Charles Fenzi announced he is retiring from the affordable health-care system this summer.
Freedom Warming Centers Open Around Santa Barbara
Churches are offering emergency shelter from the cold for the South Coast’s unhoused population.
