Santa Barbara MTD Announces Route Changes, Free Fares and Social Distancing Procedures

These changes will be in place indefinitely. 

Following Governor Newsom’s “Stay At Home” Order, University Aims To Curb Number of Employees on Campus

Individuals who cannot work from home and who are not “essential service providers” are eligible for paid leave.

I.V. CSD Absorbs Compost Collective, Aims To Resume Compost Services in April

Currently, the collective has plans to resume services in mid to late April; before it can reopen, it needs to fill open-staffing positions.

UC President Extends Employees’ Paid Leave With Executive Order

Paid leave hours be used only in specific circumstances, such as if employees are subject to shelter-in-place orders, or if family members or themselves are exhibiting coronavirus symptoms.

SBC Public Health Department Announces Six New Cases of Coronavirus, First Positive Cases in South County

Until today, no cases of coronavirus had been announced in South County. 

To the Class of 2020

Three years and seven months ago, no one could have imagined that this would be the end to our undergraduate careers.

Businesses in I.V.: What’s Open, What’s Closed

This information is based on what employees at each business said as of April 20, around 8 p.m.

Should I Stay or Should I Go? UCSB Students Grapple With I.V. Leases After University Recommends Moving Home

Isla Vista Tenants Union lawyer Robin Unander is working with the university to send a memo to UCSB students about their housing options.

128 Coronavirus Tests Administered in Santa Barbara County; Public Officials Discuss Testing Protocols

The county has created a priority tier system for those who need to be currently tested.

All Five UCSB Students Test Negative For Coronavirus, Remain Under Quarantine

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department said the remaining test results would come back by Wednesday at the latest.