Jail

33,000 square foot building will be built in downtown Santa Barbara, consolidating now scattered operations.

Prosecutors say he tried to shoot and kill CHP officers and a police officer.

Visitations suspended as safety precaution due to latest outbreaks at the Santa Barbara and Santa Maria facilities.

One jail reports new outbreak, while another is banning most visitors.

Five inmates at main Santa Barbara County test postive, but dozens more exposed.

Deputies say there is no sign of foul play, but autopsy and investigation pending.

Nearly 70 inmates and staff members test positive for the coronavirus at the Santa Barbara County Jail.

Major focus continues on diversion efforts

San Luis Obispo County is reporting its first positive coronavirus case at its jail. A San Luis Obispo County jail employee who had just returned from…

Coronavirus has surfaced at a juvenile hall facility on the Central Coast.Four youths and two staff members have tested positive for the virus at the…