The Progress Pride Flag was raised on June 8, 2022, at the County Government Center in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Each June, cities, and counties throughout the United States come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month to acknowledge the courage and history of the LGBTQ+ community and promote equal rights for all.

Since Tuesday, June 7th, 1,919 new COVID-19 cases have been reported and 20,768 new tests completed. There are 44 people hospitalized and 4 people in the ICU. There have been 4 new deaths of females between the ages of 65, 78, 84, and 93.

As of today, there have been 1,514 COVID-19 deaths in Ventura County. We pause to honor the lives lost and extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the community members who have passed away. Grief and loss resources are available at www.wellnesseveryday.org.

The R-effective for Ventura County is 1.12, which means that the spread of COVID is likely increasing. The R-effective for California is .98.

84.4% of eligible community members (ages 5+) have received a 1st COVID vaccine dose

77.6% of eligible community members (ages 5+) have been fully vaccinated

•Find a Test to Treat location at www.vcrecovers.org/testing or call 888-634-1123.

•Make a vaccine appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255

•Stay up to date at www.vcrecovers.org.

Additional COVID-19 data is available at www.vcrecovers.org.

Check out Public Health’s vaccine clinic scheduleat www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/. Find a vaccine site near you at MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255. Access our COVID-19 community outreach toolkit.

Sales of Tropical Milkweed are no longer allowed in any nursery or retail center in Ventura County. On June 1, 2022, the Ventura County Agricultural/Weights & Measures Office received notice from the California Department of Food and Agriculture that tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) has been designated as a destructive weed (B-rated noxious weed). Residents who would like to remove tropical milkweed from their properties are encouraged to do so. California Native Milkweed is a good alternative that supports habitats for pollinators like Monarch butterflies. For more information visit www.ventura.org/agricultural-commissioner/ or call our Agricultural/Weights & Measures Office at 805-933-2926.

For more resources about formula, parents and caregivers can visit the California Department of Public Health’s Infant Formula webpage: cdph.ca.gov/formula.

Save Water, Protect Your Favorite Places

A beautiful shot of Lake Casitas! Using less water helps maintain precious places like these. Please help out! There is not enough water in some parts of the region to meet normal demands so every drop counts. Take action at www.saveourwater.com and www.bewaterwise.com. Thank you VC!

Photo by resident Brendan Daly

Sustainability spotlight on our newest certified Ventura County Green businesses, Revel Kombucha Bar in Ojai!

“Part of creating a long-term relationship with our community is about taking care of our shared natural resources. We want to do everything we can to preserve the natural beauty that surrounds Ojai and Ventura County. That is why we go the extra mile to operate as a green business and why we have recently committed to 1% For the Planet.” -Owner Adam Gallegos

The Ventura County Green Business program assists small-to-medium-sized businesses who choose to go through the process of becoming Green Certified. To be certified, participants must be in compliance with all environmental regulations and meet program standards for saving water, conserving energy, preventing pollution, and minimizing waste. Find a green business to support athttps://greenbusinessca.org

The 31st Annual Juneteenth celebration will be held on Saturday June 18 from 10am-5pm at Plaza Park in Oxnard! This free event commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865. Details at www.juneteenthoxnard.org.

Join the Ventura County Community Development Corporation for the 10th Annual Homeownership Conference held virtually on June 25 from 11am-3:30pm. Register at https://vccdc.org/hoc