Santa Barbara Health Officials Brace for ‘Surge’ of New COVID-19 Patients
Outdoor tents and hotel rooms may be used to meet the demand.
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On COVID-19 Case Details, Santa Barbara Officials Stay Relatively Mum
Authorities won’t say where patients live, to the frustration of other residents.
COVID-19 Is Breaking Santa Barbara’s ‘Invisible Backbone’
Undocumented workers don’t qualify for government safety net programs.
Coronavirus Travel Ban Traps Santa Barbara Couple in Peru
Realtor Michelle Cook says the U.S. Embassy and State Department have offered zero help.
Santa Barbara Health Officer: ‘We Now Have Widespread Community Infection’
Protective equipment for doctors and nurses is in short supply.
It’s My Party and I’ll Self-Isolate If I Want To
Staying home sucks, but it’s the right thing to do.
Out of Work? Here’s Where to Turn for Help
Local groups and a state office are offering at least some relief.
UCSB Arts & Lectures Now Cancels Entire 2019-2020 Season
Twenty-nine events are affected; full refunds are coming.
Former ‘Indy’ Staffer in Milan Describes Life in a Red Zone
Biagio Manzotti says the U.S. should learn from Italy’s mistakes and take its lead on widespread testing.
Dargan’s Closes for St. Patrick’s Day
Santa Barbara’s Irish pub and restaurant will take a major hit on what would normally be its busiest day of the year.
