Articles Tagged With ‘Santa Barbara County Public Health Department’




Lompoc police officer shot teen armed with a fork

Lompoc police said the teen shot in the chest by an officer Saturday night was armed with a fork. Police arrested the hospitalized 17-year-old on two counts of attempted homicide. On Friday afternoon, the teen’s parents called Santa Barbara County... (Continue reading)

Lompoc police officer shoots teenager

A Lompoc police officer shot a teenager who was under care for mental health issues on Saturday. On Friday afternoon, the teen’s parents called Santa Barbara County mental health services for help with their 17-year-old son who was fighting with... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara issues arrest warrant for contagious man

Santa Barbara County health officials issued an arrest warrant Friday for a 24-year-old man suffering from tuberculosis who discontinued his medication. The man poses a public health risk, county officials said. Agustin Zeferino, 24, had received medication for his illness,... (Continue reading)

Passengers permitted off cruise ship in Santa Barbara Harbor

More than 50  Crown Princess cruise ship passengers who appear to be sick with the Norovirus will be required to remain on board while non-ill passengers will be permitted to leave the ship currently docked in the Santa Barbara Harbor.... (Continue reading)