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After 50 years, the clock has run out on Los Olivos | Guest Commentary

Editor's Note: This is the first of two articles on this topic. The next describes the choice for addressing the problem. Los Olivos is one of the most cherished communities in Santa Barbara County — known for its Victorian buildings, small-town charm, great wine and authentic rural character. But...

Los Olivos, CA · 09-17

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Urologist Dr. Patrick Pfizenmayer Joins Lompoc Health

Nora Wallace - Marketing and Public Relations Manager. Lompoc Valley Medical Center is expanding access to specialty care in the Lompoc Valley with the addition of urologist Patrick D. Pfizenmayer, M.D., who will see patients at Lompoc Health – North Third Center. Dr. Pfizenmayer brings experience in general urology...

Lompoc, CA · 09-16

Santa Barbara Independent

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Santa Barbara County Firefighters Burn One Acre Near UCSB Lagoon

On Monday, Santa Barbara County firefighters burned approximately one acre of grassland and coastal bluff scrub at the UC Santa Barbara Lagoon. The prescribed burn — a carefully planned and controlled fire — was part of an ongoing effort to control non-native grasses and establish native vegetation around Campus Point and Coal Oil Point Preserve, according to the county’s Air Pollution Control District (APCD). The APCD coordinated with UCSB and County Fire to plan and complete the burn.

Santa Barbara County, CA · 09-16

Ventura County Reporter

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Controversial Fairgrounds Project: Officials to discuss emergency response infrastructure proposal on Sept. 15

Ventura County Fairgrounds officials have scheduled a Sept. 15 discussion and possible action on a controversial proposal by a company called Global Stack USA, which is hoping to build what it is calling a “distributed resilience network.”. The Orange County-based company has proposed infrastructure at about 70 state-owned fairgrounds...

Ventura County, CA · 09-10

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The Death of a Community Hospital

With sadness, anger, and concern for future generations, we announce the impending death of Santa Paula Hospital, serving Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru, and the Santa Clara Valley for more than six decades. Its death will not be from natural causes. Santa Paula Hospital will die from a political decision by...

Santa Paula, CA · 09-03

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OpenMinds Grows Its Psychiatry Services in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - OpenMinds Mental Health Services is expanding its care options by adding psychiatry services for adolescents, young adults, parents and families in Santa Barbara. The new services include psychiatric evaluations and medication management alongside the therapy and psychological services already offered through the clinic. OpenMinds currently serves more than 250 patients The post OpenMinds Grows Its Psychiatry Services in Santa Barbara appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara, CA · 09-08

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Flu and COVID Vaccines Now Available

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Public Health Director Mouhanad Hammami, M.D, MHSA, said now is a good time to get vaccinated. "It is the time for being protected against the flu season and we are very fortunate that there is a new COVID vaccine, this is addressing a new variant and The post Flu and COVID Vaccines Now Available appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara County, CA · 09-08

VC Star | Ventura County Star

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Advocates offer tips for choosing a Ventura County nursing home

Ventura County is home to 19 skilled nursing facilities, and Anthony Chicotel, an attorney with California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, understands how stresssful it can be to select a location for oneself or a loved one.Skilled nursing facilities, commonly called nursing homes, are one of the most regulated types of care facilities for elderly residents and other patients. The homes provide 24-hour nursing care as well as rehabilitation for individuals recovering from an illness, injury or hospitalization — typically on a temporary basis until they can return home. Most residents are admitted directly from the hospital, which means their families are most likely choosing a facility for them in a short time frame. Not all facilities contract with Medicare or Medi-Cal, which further limits the options. Chicotel, however, said individuals and families have more choice than they are led to believe. “I really want to stress to people that they have every right to put the brakes on a proposed discharge and take the time to do the research and demand that they go to a place that is safe and appropriate,” he said. There is far more data available about nursing homes now than there was 15 years

Ventura County, CA · 09-05

KSBY News

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Both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties issue smoke warning

Both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are warning residents of air pollution as smoke travels south from fires in Monterey County.

Santa Barbara County, CA · 09-01

KSBY News

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New Santa Maria clinic aims to reduce health care barriers and language gaps

A new health clinic in Santa Maria is aiming to make health care more accessible by reducing wait times, offering multilingual services and welcoming both insured and uninsured patients.

Santa Maria, CA · 09-01

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Simi Valley neighbors complain about foul odors from landfill receiving Boyle Heights fire debris

Simi Valley residents say odors from a landfill receiving rotten food from the burned-out Boyle Heights warehouse fire are worsening.

Simi Valley, CA · 08-29

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Smoke from Big Sur Fires Prompts Air Quality Watch in Santa Barbara

An air quality watch is in effect for Santa Barbara County this week due to smoke impacts from the two fires burning along the Big Sur coast. The Timber Fire and Plaskett Fire are active wildfires that have burned a combined 40,448 acres as of midday Monday. Smoke from those Monterey County blazes has blown south, affecting communities in Santa Barbara County, according to the Air Pollution Control District (APCD).

Santa Barbara County, CA · 08-31

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Hospice of Santa Barbara Names 2026 Heroes of Hospice Honorees

Hospice of Santa Barbara has named Dr. Fred Kass, Partners for Kids, and Voice Magazine as its 2026 Heroes of Hospice award recipients, with author Cheryl Strayed headlining as keynote speaker. Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is honored to announce the 2026 Heroes of Hospice award recipients, recognized for their...

Santa Barbara, CA · 08-30

Ventura County Reporter

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No New ER for Heritage Valley: With 2030 closure of Santa Paula Hospital pending, sups vote for expanded access care center

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted on Aug. 18 to support a vision of health care service in the Santa Clara River Valley which does not include an emergency room like the one currently operating at Santa Paula Hospital. Officials have known for many years that the 49-bed medical...

Santa Paula, CA · 08-27

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A Message to the Santa Clara River Valley Community Regarding Local Healthcare

Ventura County, CA. – Dear Neighbors, I know many of you have seen the recent news regarding the future of Santa Paula Hospital and may have questions or concerns about what this means for healthcare in the Santa Clara River Valley. I want to reassure you about one important...

Ventura County, CA · 08-27

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Widespread hospice fraud is a concern statewide and in the Tri-Counties

It’s one of the most painful decisions an individual or family can make: When to use hospice care. Hospice is a specialized practice that focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with a terminal illness whom doctors believe have six months or less to live. A...

Ventura County, CA · 08-27

VC Star | Ventura County Star

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Ventura County girl born without T cells turns 2 in hospital

Syanne Landron’s second birthday was supposed to be a coming-out party. The girl who loves dresses, wants to be Princess Moana and giggles when she’s excited was born in Ventura on Aug. 21, 2024, without the T cells that help build the body’s immune system. She has lived in a figurative bubble nearly her entire life, isolated from friends, relatives and everyone except her parents and 7-year-old brother Dean. A year ago, she underwent a $3 million thymus gland implant procedure at Duke University in North Carolina. The surgery, covered by insurance, was designed to allow Syanne’s body to produce the T cells that are frontline defenders in the body’s immunity system. Without the procedure, she would almost certainly die. Syanne’s T cell count is still very low – about 120 instead of the goal of 1,500. But her immunities had grown enough that she was able to have carefully arranged play dates with friends. She saw her first movie in an actual theater. It was the live-action movie “Moana.” “She literally giggled the whole time,” said her mother, Marilyn Landron, explaining how the toddler alternated greetings to other moviegoers with shoutouts to her favorite princess. “She’s like, ‘Hi! Moana!”

Ventura County, CA · 08-25

Santa Barbara Independent

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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital’s Brain & Spinal Tumor Program Earns Joint Commission Recertification

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital’s Brain & Spinal Tumor Program has earned recertification from The Joint Commission, maintaining its Gold Seal of Approval® for Brain Tumor Certification. The certification recognizes healthcare organizations that provide clinical programs across the...

Santa Barbara, CA · 08-25

News Channel 312

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New blood program will allow transfusions during emergency helicopter flights

The aerial medical transport service known as CALSTAR is rebranding under a new name and at the same time beginning a new emergency blood program. The post New blood program will allow transfusions during emergency helicopter flights appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Maria, CA · 08-25

Santa Barbara Independent

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Hospice of Santa Barbara Announces 2026 Heroes of Hospice Award Recipients

Santa Barbara, CA — August 24, 2026 — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) is honored to announce the 2026 Heroes of Hospice award recipients, recognized for their outstanding service and dedication to the health and well-being of our community. The honorees will be celebrated at Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 14th Annual Heroes of Hospice (HOH) luncheon on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Inspired by poet Mary Oliver’s timeless question, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”, this year’s Heroes of Hospice luncheon will be a celebration of the people we love, the ordinary moments that give life meaning, and the simple joys that become our most treasured memories. This year’s Heroes of Hospice Award recipients are:

Santa Barbara, CA · 08-24

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