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Santa Barbara County Improves and Moves Into the Red Tier

March 18, 2021 by

Restaurants, gyms, fitness centers, movie theaters, museums, zoos and aquariums may reopen in a limited capacity. 
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Recap: March 12 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

March 15, 2021 by

Under new guidelines, Ansorg said that the county will most likely be assigned to the red tier on Tuesday. 
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Goleta Union School District Reflects on Remote Instruction Experience Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 8, 2021 by

After almost a year of remote instruction, Goleta Union School District is gearing up to return to the classroom in the near future, albeit with some changes. 
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Recap: March 5 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

March 6, 2021 by

The county has received 105,160 vaccines and has administered 81% of them as of Friday.
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Two Months after Setup, I.V. Pallet Homes Provide Relief and Opportunity to Nearly 40 Houseless Residents

March 2, 2021 by

The pallet village has not reported any positive COVID-19 cases, but tests are available to any clients who want one or begin to show symptoms.
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Recap: Feb. 26 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

February 28, 2021 by

California expects to receive 80,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week.
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Eight Arrested at Save the San Marcos Foothills Protest

February 27, 2021 by

The group, Save the San Marcos Foothills, has planned a sit-in throughout the weekend and is currently negotiating with the land developers.
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Large Student Gatherings Continue Despite County Ordinance and University Action

February 26, 2021 by

On Jan. 29, UCSB sent a campus-wide email to students that laid out the academic consequences of violating public health orders and stressed the importance of taking safety precautions.
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Cases Decline, But Santa Barbara County Remains in the Purple Tier

February 25, 2021 by

The county’s rates of adjusted cases and positive tests have declined enough to allow for the reopening of elementary schools, provided that an approved safety plan is in place. 
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SB County Board of Supervisors Approves $13.3 million for Rent and Utility Assistance

February 25, 2021 by

The rental assistance program has been in service since Feb. 15 and will continue to be in service until Dec. 30 or unless funds run out sooner.   
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Recap: Feb. 19 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

February 22, 2021 by

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has currently administered 93% of its given allotments of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
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SB County Public Health Department Officials Field Community’s Vaccine Questions at Town Hall Event, Address Vaccine Access Equity

February 17, 2021 by

As of Feb. 11, the county has used at least 81% of its current vaccine allotment from the federal government.
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SBSO Makes Four Arrests Following Investigation Into January Goleta Shooting

February 4, 2021 by

Sheriff Bill Brown described the double homicide as a “robbery ripoff,” in which the two victims planned to sell at least half a pound of marijuana to the suspects but were robbed instead. 
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Second Victim From January Goleta Shooting Dies, Identified as First-Year UCSB Student

February 2, 2021 by

No arrests have been made and a suspect is still at large.
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I.V. Passes 1,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases As Rest of SB County Sees Drop in New Cases

January 28, 2021 by

On Jan. 1, I.V.’s daily case rate, which shows the average number of daily confirmed cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, was 19.7. On Jan. 22, the daily case rate was 53.7. 
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