August 01, 2008: All the Love for Half the Price
Santa Barbara County Animal Services is declaring August “All the Love for Half the Price “month and is urging Santa Barbara County residents to visit your local animal shelter and meet your purr-fect match. [ release ]
July 31, 2008: Tainted Candies Imported from Mexico and Malaysia
CDPH Warns Consumers not to eat two brands of candy imported from Mexico and Malaysia. [ Mexico ] [ Malaysia ]
July 25, 2008: Air Quality Advisory No Longer in Effect
Air quality advisory is no longer in effect for Santa Barbara County. However, residents are advised not to use leaf blowers for ash clean up. [ release ]
July 15, 2008: Precautionary Air Quality Advisory
The precautionary air quality advisory will continue to be in effect for the Goleta area, but will be lifted for the rest of the county. [ release ]
July 11, 2008: Precautionary Air Quality Advisory
Smoke and ash may still affect some areas.
Residents urged not to use leaf blowers for ash clean up. [ release ] [ español ]
July 8, 2008: Be Prepared for Heat Wave
As California is expecting a major heat wave this week, particularly in inland valleys, residents are reminded to take extra precautions to prevent serious health conditions related to heat. [ release ] and keep pets cool. [ release ]
July 7, 2008: Air Quality Advisory - Update
Although air quality in much of the county has improved, some areas may still be affected by smoke and ash from the Gap Fire in the Goleta area and the Basin Complex Fire in Monterey County. [ release ]
July 3, 2008: Air Quality Advisory in Effect for the Holiday Weekend
Upgraded Advisory: Smoke from the Gap Fire in Goleta may affect the air quality in surrounding areas in Southern Santa Barbara County, and smoke from the Basin Complex Fire in Monterey County may affect some areas in Northern Santa Barbara County. [ release ]
July 2, 2008: Evacuation Information for the Gap Fire
A shelter has been set up by the American Red Cross at San Marcos High School for those evacuated due to the Gap Fire. San Marcos High School is at 4750 Hollister Avenue in Santa Barbara. [ release ]
July 2, 2008: Air Quality Advisory
Smoke from the Gap Fire in Goleta may affect the air quality in surrounding areas in Southern Santa Barbara County, and smoke from the Basin Complex Fire in Monterey County may affect some areas in Northern Santa Barbara County. [ release ]
June 30, 2008: Fourth of July Animal Safety
The Santa Barbara County Animal Services Department reminds pet owners that many domestic animals are frightened by fireworks. [ release ]
June 27, 2008: Air Quality Advisory
Precautionary Air Quality Advisory in Effect for the Weekend
for Santa Barbara County.Smoke from Fires to the North Affecting County Air. [ release ]
June 26, 2008: Frozen Food Recall
Matterhorn Group Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Astro Pops and Missile Pops 3.5 oz Cherry Pineapple Frozen Novelty Pops in Arizona, Nevada and California due to Safety Hazard (June 18). [ release ]
June 25, 2008: National HIV Testing Day June 27
The Santa Barbara County HIV Testing Program is offering free HIV testing Friday, June 27, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Public Health Clinic at 345 Camino del Remedio. [ release ]
June 20, 2008: Preventing Heat Related Illness
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Santa Barbara County and this warning may continue through the weekend. [ release ]
June 20, 2008: Keep Pets Cool
The County of Santa Barbara Animal Services reminds pet owners to take precautions that prevent overheating and heat related illness of their animals. [ release ]
June 19, 2008: Rabies Vaccine (Temporary) Shortage
Due to the limited availability of rabies vaccine for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PreEP), the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is notifying medical/veterinary providers of measures which need to be taken. [ release ]
June 18, 2008: Tainted Imported Candy
California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat QI CAI BANG candy imported from China after tests by CDPH found elevated levels of lead. [ release ] [ chinese ]
June 16, 2008: Countywide Pandemic Influenza Exercise
Santa Barbara County Public Health, hospitals, clinics, Sheriff’s Department and other partners will conduct a countywide pandemic influenza preparedness exercise. [ release ]
June 16, 2008: Saving Lives of Homeless, Orphaned Kittens
Santa Barbara County Animal Services is looking for volunteers who are able to foster homeless, abandoned kittens. [ release ]
June 3, 2008: Mosquitoes that Carry West Nile Virus
California Department of Public Health reminded Californians to prevent West Nile virus (WNV) infections by protecting themselves from mosquito bites. [ release ] [ español ]
June 3, 2008: Mosquitoes that Carry West Nile Virus
California Department of Public Health reminded Californians to prevent West Nile virus (WNV) infections by protecting themselves from mosquito bites. [ release ] [ español ]
May 21, 2008: Measles with Febrile Rash Presentations
A Public Health reminder, suspect measles is reportable to the Santa Barbara County Disease Control Office within 1 working day by fax (805) 681-4069 or by phone (805) 681-5280. [ release ]
May 19, 2008: Water Illness Prevention Week May 19 - 25
California Department of Public Health promotes healthy swimming during national recreational water illness prevention week May 19 -25. [ release ]
May 16, 2008: Heat Wave
As Santa Barbara is expecting the first heat wave of the season, it is a good time for residents to remember precautions to prevent serious health conditions related to heat. [ release ]
May 13, 2008: Attention to Air Quality
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District announced that with the start of the county’s fire season yesterday, residents should be prepared to pay attention to air quality. [ release ]
May 8, 2008: Saving Lives of Homeless, Orphaned Kittens
Santa Barbara County Animal Services is looking for volunteers who are able to foster the homeless, abandoned kittens that are coming into our three shelters. [ release ]
May 1, 2008: Quarantine of Harvested Mussels
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that the annual quarantine on sport-harvested mussels taken from the ocean waters of California for human consumption is effective from May 1 through Oct. 31. [ release ]
April 24, 2008: Ticks and Tick-Borne Disease
The California Department of Public Health warned Californians who are participating in warm weather outdoor activities to take precautions to prevent tick bite-related ailments, such as Lyme disease. [ release ]
April 21, 2008: Dog Licensing
The annual Amnesty Period for dog license penalties will end on May 1st. Prior to May 1st, late penalties will be waived for dog owners renewing or purchasing a new license. [ release ]
April 18, 2008: National Immunization Week
April 19-26, 2008 as National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), and May 2008 as Toddler Immunization Month (TIM). [ release ]
April 5, 2008: Malt-O-Meal Recall
Malt-O-Meal Company Initiates Voluntary Recall of Unsweetened Puffed Rice and Unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals Due to Possible Health Risk. [ release ]
April 3, 2008: Possible Contaminated Cantaloupe
Taylor Fresh Foods, of Salinas, California is voluntarily recalling selected fresh cut fruit products which may contain contaminated cantaloupe. [ release ]
March 28, 2008: Possible Contaminated Cantaloupe
Dole Fresh Fruit Company, a subsidiary of Dole Food Company, Inc., has voluntarily recalled all Honduran Cantaloupes grown, packed and shipped by an independent third-party grower. [ release ]
March 28, 2008: Dog Licensing Amnesty
Santa Barbara County Animal Services will initiate its annual dog license canvass program April 1st, 2008. [ release ]
March 27, 2008: Cantaloupe Possible Contaminated
Simply Fresh Fruit, of Los Angeles, California is recalling selected fresh cut fruit products which may contain cantaloupe which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. [ release ]
March 27, 2008: Gum Contained Lead
The California Department of Public Health warned consumers not to chew the gum included as part of the Dulces Yosi ‘MEGAPACK,’ which is imported from Mexico, tested found levels of lead that could cause health problems. [ release ] [ español ]
March 26, 2008: Recall Whole Cantaloupe
Tropifresh, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling Agrolibano’s Produce Brand whole Cantaloupes because they appear to be contaminated with Salmonella. [ release ]
March 26, 2008: Animal Adoption Event
The Spring Fling Adoption Event will be held Sunday, March 30, 2008 from noon to 4:00pm at the Lompoc Animal Shelter. [ release ]
March 25, 2008: Contaminated Alfafa Sprouts
California Department of Public Health issued a press release regarding the recall of Kowalke Brand Alfalfa Sprouts. One sample of alfalfa seed collected during recent surveillance sampling was found to be positive for Salmonella. [ release ] [ español ]
March 21, 2008: Human Rabies Death
A 16-year old who died in Santa Maria on Tuesday was positive for rabies based on tests completed today at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. [ release ] [ español ]
March 19, 2008: Don’t Give Live Animals
As the Easter holiday approaches,Animal Services wants to remind people that animals are a lifetime commitment and should not be given as gifts [ release ] [ español ]
March 14, 2008: Westland Beef Recall
The California Department of Health (CDPH) has identified additional products that were produced using recalled Westland Beef. Click here for the list of products. Click here for additional information regarding this recall
March 13, 2008: Digital Radiology Archiving
The County of Santa Barbara is launching a digital radiology PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) project on March 24th in partnership with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to better serve patients and the medical community. [ release ]
March 11, 2008: High Lead Level Candies
California Department Health issued a press release regarding Tamanlorin Tamarind Candy or BarriChicle Mini Chewing Gum. [ release ] [ Español ]
March 11, 2008: New standard for HIV testing consents
Assembly Bill 682 (Berg) was recently signed into law by Governor Schwartzenegger and went into effect in January 2008. [ release ]
February 29, 2008: Contaminated Alfalfa Sprout
Routine surveillance testing found alfalfa sprouts produced by Salad Cosmos of Dixon, CA and Caldwell and Sons of Maywood, CA to be contaminated with Salmonella cubana. [ release ]
February 21, 2008: Severe Staphylococcus Aureus Infections,
The California Department of Public Health has issued the following “new” disease report mandate for providers. Effective February 13, 2008, severe Staphylococcus aureus infections are reportable in California.[ release ]
February 17 , 2008: Beef Products Recall
Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co., a Chino, Calif., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 143,383,823 pounds of raw and frozen beef products. [ release ] [ Q&A ]
February 7 , 2008: Can Food Recall
New Era Canning Company of New Era, Michigan is recalling all
cans of vegetable products in #10 cans because they might have
contamination of Clostridium botulinum [ release ]
February 6 , 2008: Tainted Candies
California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Bibi Rainbow Chewing Gum Confection, Tamanzela candies and Tarritos candies, which are imported from Mexico, after tests by CDPH found levels of lead that could cause health problems. [release] Español [ release ]
February 5 , 2008: Share the Love
Santa Barbara County Animal Services and the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation are joining forces to find homes for the hundreds of homeless pets currently housed in the County’s three community shelters. [release]
January 31, 2008: Possible Contaminated Dips
Dr. Mark Horton, Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil, because of the possibility of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. [release]
January 25, 2008 : Can Food Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about a potential Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination of canned beans manufactured by New Era Canning Company. [release]
January 17, 2008 : Combats Feral Cat Overpopulation
On Sunday January 13, 2008, Santa Barbara County Animal Services partnered with local animal welfare organizations and veterinarians to spay and neuter 74 feral cats. [release]
January 3, 2008 : Storm Water Runoff Advisory
Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services Division issued a storm water runoff advisory today, in anticipation of upcoming rains.
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January 2, 2008 : Restaurant Inspections now Available Online
The Environmental Health Services Division of the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is now posting results of retail food facility inspections on its website. [release]
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