University, Sheriff’s Office Discourage Deltopia Celebrations in Light of Coronavirus Crisis
The university and police will continue to implement their usual Deltopia-related restrictions in preparation for possible crowds.
Five New Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed Within Santa Barbara County
The five new cases bring the total number of cases in Santa Barbara County to 18.
UC Regents Hear Update on Coronavirus, Concerns From Workers
The meeting was held virtually in order to mitigate transmissions of coronavirus, and the Regents called upon public commenters who had signed up to speak.
Four New Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed Within Santa Barbara County
The department is conducting an investigation as to how the three individuals contracted the virus, it said in the press release.
In the Limbo of Coronavirus, International Students Struggle With Housing and Travel
As of Fall Quarter 2019, there are 3,261 international undergraduate students attending UCSB — composing 14% of the campus population — as well as 914 international graduate students.
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.