Negotiations Continue Between County and Deputies over COVID-19 Testing
The union says it is still concerned over the “impacts and effects” of the weekly swabbing process.
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We May Be Tired of COVID, but COVID’s Not Tired of Us
Santa Barbara County Public Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg discusses herd immunity, booster shots, and how best to protect yourself this holiday season.
Grand Unveiling for Downtown Homeless Village
The county is teaming up with DignityMoves and Good Samaritan to erect and operate 33 “cabins” in a Santa Barbara Street parking lot.
161 Unvaccinated Santa Barbara Deputies Refuse Testing
Compliance rates ― and transparency ― vary among the county’s public safety, education, and healthcare systems.
9-1-1 System No Longer Down in Santa Barbara County
[Update] Incoming calls now reaching dispatch again.
Only a Handful of Health-Care Workers at Sansum Remain Unvaccinated
The 2 percent of Sansum workers who were granted exemptions must be masked at all times and tested weekly.
Children Ages 5-11 Can Now Get the Pfizer COVID Vaccine in Santa Barbara County
Full-scale distribution of the pediatric vaccine is expected to begin the week of November 8.
‘A Ways to Go’ in Santa Barbara’s COVID Fight
County supervisors debate free speech, public threats, and when to end the indoor mask mandate.
Boosters: What to Know About the Expanded Authorization for COVID Vaccines
FDA and CDC announce expanded eligibility and authorize “mix and match” doses.
Work on Alisal Fire Turns to Flood Control
Emergency managers say Monday morning, between 4 and 8 a.m., will be the heaviest rainfall over the burn scar.
