Author: Community Contributor

Women’s Economic Ventures Announces the 2020 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Winners

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Spirit of Entrepreneurship awards by announcing this year’s winners online at spiritofentrepreneurship.org. The winners in 10 categories were selected from 30 finalists by a panel of independent judges from outside the tri-county area.

“It is important that we honor these amazing women for the remarkable businesses they have built and the impact they have on our communities,” said Kathy Odell, CEO of WEV. “Despite not being able to hold our annual awards dinner in person because of COVID-19, we are celebrating these women business leaders and acknowledging the various industries in which they have achieved success.”

Bilingual report — County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 6 — COVID-19 drive through testing sites. No cost. No insurance needed. No appointment needed

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Ford Dealership, 128 S. Hallock Dr., Santa Paula, CA 93060 M-F, 10-7

Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021 M-F, 10-7

Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033 F-T, 10-7

Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Rd., Ventura CA 93003, M-F, 10-7

Testing also available at all County clinics and state sites. Information in the attached pdf.

Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation Contributes to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV)

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation recently donated $2,500 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV). The donation will be used to help fund the many programs offered by the BGCGCV for local youth.

Economic Development Collaborative — Paycheck Protection Program Reopens and Ventura County Business Grant Program Deadline

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

The SBA has extended the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application window through August 8, 2020 in response to the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act. PPP is designed to help small business, nonprofits, veteran organizations, Tribal concerns, self-employed individuals, independent contractors, and other eligible borrowers keep their workers employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Register now for SBCC Fall semester

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Santa Barbara City College is pleased to announce that registration for Fall is now open to everyone in the community, whether to earn an associate degree, transfer to a four-year university or enjoy life enrichment classes through the School of Extended Learning.

Based on recent guidance provided by the state, county and Centers for Disease Control, a substantial majority of courses will be conducted online. A limited number of credit courses will be offered in a face-to-face or hybrid format, maintaining appropriate health and safety protocols. The list of face-to-face credit courses is available at www.sbcc.edu/classes.

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — New and upcoming at MCASB!

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Join us for a 2-part virtual conversation with artist Genevieve Gaignard and MCASB Curator Alexandra Terry to learn more about MCASB’s current exhibition Bloom Projects: Genevieve Gaignard, Outside Looking In.

In the first session, Genevieve and Alexandra will discuss the logistics of making an exhibition from inception to opening. They will share insights from the early stages of planning through to the physical installation of Genevieve’s exhibition.

OC Live — The Show Must Go ON (LINE)!

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

We are excited to announce the launch of OC LIVE ONLINE, a web-based initiative that will bring arts and education programing direct to your computer or tablet or phone. Coming in August, OC LIVE ONLINE will include streaming presentations with leading figures in education and the arts, musical performances, virtual gallery tours, inspirational student voices, and a special series of homegrown encounters with our very own OC faculty.

Port of Hueneme Dock Talk eNews – July 2020

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Available: RAPID RESPONSE Business Assistance Grants Related to COVID-19
This program will provide vital grant funding to local businesses and nonprofit organizations.
$5000 grants • Deadline July 8
More: www.vcemergency.com/vc-reopens

July Newsletter & Special Thanks! ~ Friendship Center

by Community Contributor • July 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Please consider making a gift to help support our activities and alternative care practices for members during this Covid-19 event.
Thank you!

Port of Hueneme and Partners Host 20th Farmworker Food Distribution at the Friendly City by the Sea

by Community Contributor • July 2, 2020 • Comments Off

The Port of Hueneme and local community partners Clinicas Del Camino Real, Lujan Transport Inc., Port customer Del Monte and more, as part of the Feeding the Frontline, Feeding our Farmworkers effort, have hosted 20 food distributions across the County of Ventura. The Port has played an important role in coordinating these events and bringing together different partners to help address the current food scarcity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest event was held on Saturday, June 27 at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center in Port Hueneme and had the full support of the City of Port Hueneme.

Pierre Clayessens Veterans Foundation to Air Special 4th of July Celebration this Saturday at 6 PM on KEYT

by Community Contributor • July 2, 2020 • Comments Off

Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) invites the community to celebrate 4th of July with an hour long television special this Saturday, July 4th, on KEYT TV Channel 3 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

PCVF encourages individuals and families to stay home, be well, and enjoy the holiday during COVID-19 by continuing their yearly tradition for the Santa Barbara community.

Bilingual commentary — Health Privilege

by Community Contributor • July 2, 2020 • Comments Off

Most days I scroll through my Facebook timeline to see how my family and friends are doing. I feel a variety of emotions, love, happiness, sadness, anger and compassion as I review their lives and their commentary. Sometimes I contribute some understanding to a topic. I often learn something about life from someone else’s viewpoint or history.

CSUCI rallies behind 2020 graduates with Adopt-A-Grad campaign and virtual career fair

by Community Contributor • July 2, 2020 • Comments Off

When Class of 2020 students enrolled at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) as freshman, the Thomas Fire burned through two counties at the end of their first semester, followed by the Woolsey Fire, the Hill Fire and the Borderline shooting in 2018.

And when they went to graduate, a pandemic sent them home, sank the economy and turned their commencement victory lap into a virtual event. Now, they are trying to start their professional careers in a struggling economy.

UCSB — The Current — Researchers with GRIT

by Community Contributor • July 2, 2020 • Comments Off

ummer Sessions presents a new season of GRIT Talks, a series of free public lectures by notable faculty members.
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Assessor announces record $146.7 billion tax roll, a 3.9% net increase

by Community Contributor • July 2, 2020 • Comments Off

County Assessor Dan Goodwin announced on July 2 the certification and delivery of the annual assessment roll, which contains a record $146.7 billion in taxable value, a total increase of 3.9%. Most properties are annually assessed within limitations set by Proposition 13. This limits annual increases to a modest 2% and restricts the general tax levy to about 1%.

“Stay at Home orders”, face masks, and social distancing measures were nothing any of us would have imagined six months ago. The fact is we’ve all been impacted by COVID-19 in some way. Over the past several months, some have lost loved ones, jobs, had to start homeschooling their children or otherwise had our lives changed significantly.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for July 1

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2020 • Comments Off

170 new cases

2,912 new people tested

64,047 total people tested

3,096 total cases

1,829 recovered cases

68 hospitalized

24 in the ICU

1,221 under quarantine

46 deaths

Registration is now open for South Coast Writing Project’s ‘Young Writers Camp Online’ July 20-31

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2020 • Comments Off

Registration is now open for South Coast Writing Project’s ‘Young Writers Camp Online’ July 20-31 on Zoom.

The Camps run at various dates and times through July; see individual descriptions below

SCWP is an education non-profit out of UCSB that’s been holding youth writing camps since 1993. This year we are taking our camps online and making them donation-only to support during COVID.

Bilingual report — State issues guidance on closure of sectors in response to COVID-19

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2020 • Comments Off

As COVID-19 transmission rates continue to rise, Governor Newsom issued guidance July 2 that instructs counties that have been on the County Monitoring List for three consecutive days or more to close indoor operations for certain sectors which promote the mixing of populations beyond households and make adherence to physical distancing with face coverings difficult. Within those sectors, those that are not able to continue their business through outdoor operations must close that portion of their business effective immediately for at least three weeks, in order to further mitigate the spread of the virus.

Housing Trust Fund Ventura County states Everyone Deserves a Home Compassion Campaign

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2020 • Comments Off

During the week of June 1st, Housing Trust Fund Ventura County hosted its first ever virtual event, Everyone Deserves a Home Compassion Campaign. The weeklong celebration shone a light on the increasing need for affordable housing in Ventura County while reminding our community that small acts of compassion and kindness matter.

The nonprofit was able to secure $43,850 in donations and sponsorships in support of the cause. “We are so close to achieving our $50,000 goal,” commented Linda Braunschweiger, CEO, Housing Trust Fund Ventura County. “I encourage our community to help us get there. These are difficult times for so many. Any size gift truly makes a difference to help build affordable workforce housing in Ventura County.”

Bilingual report — $15 Million Grant Awarded for Ventura County Medical Center Pediatric Unit

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2020 • Comments Off

The Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) has been selected to receive a $15 million grant from the California Health Facilities Authority for the construction and operating equipment of a Pediatric Unit.

“We are grateful for this funding opportunity. It allows us to undertake a project that is directly aligned with work we are doing across the agency to build our pediatric system to help the most vulnerable in our region,” said Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital CEO Doctor John Fankhauser. “We believe all children should have access to the very best services available. Children are cared for at VCMC without regard to their family’s ability to pay by a facility that has been recognized for excellence in care, including being honored as the number one Family Medicine Residency Program in the nation.”

Bilingual report — COVID-19 Outbreak in Farmworker Community in Oxnard Update

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

The Ventura County Public Health Department has responded to a COVID-19 outbreak at a farmworker housing facility in Oxnard. All residents of the facility are being tested. Currently, there are 95 positive cases with approximately 100 tests pending at the Ventura County Public Health Lab. The residents are in their 20s and 30s and currently have mild symptoms. They are being placed under quarantine or isolation depending on their test results.

BGCOP to Open Clubhouse for Essential Workers’ Families on June 29

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme is preparing to open its Fifth Street Clubhouse on June 29 to a limited number of youth. It is accepting applications from essential workers’ families, with priority to existing members, for a summer camp, Club CEO Erin Antrim announced on June 30. Other sites of the BGCOP are expected to open at a later date.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Beaches closed 4th of July weekend

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Ventura County beaches will be closed this holiday weekend from 5:00 a.m. on July 3 through July 6 at 5 a.m. to prevent crowding that results in the spread of COVID-19. To support this effort parking lots and restrooms will also be closed.

“COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to increase in Ventura County and throughout the State. It’s important thatpeople do not gather to prevent further spread,” said Public Health Officer Doctor Robert Levin.

CSUCI launches CARES Summer Grant Program to help students stay on track during the pandemic

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed life and learning circumstances for the entire CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) campus, but it also meant an expanded role for the University as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

To that end, University leaders recently launched the “CARES Summer Grant Program,” which will provide funds for tuition for eligible students interested in taking summer classes. The funds come from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was enacted by the U.S. Department of Education to aid institutions of higher learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ventura County Civil Grand Jury Announces Release of Report on Detention Facilities in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

ursuant to authority granted in California Penal Code Section 919(b), the 2019-2020 Ventura County Civil Grand Jury inquired into the conditions and management of detention facilities in Ventura County. The Grand Jury inspected the following detention centers:

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for June 30

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

186 new cases

2,290 new people tested

2,926 total cases

1,764 recovered cases

66 hospitalized

32 in the ICU

46 deaths

1,116 under active quarantine

UCSB — The Current — Essential and At Risk

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Scholars organize a webinar series, beginning today, that addresses the plight of front-line workers amid the pandemic.
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Bars and similar establishments that serve food can remain open in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • June 29, 2020 • Comments Off

The County of Ventura Public Health Department announced today that brewpubs, breweries, bars, pubs, wineries and distilleries that serve food can remain open in compliance with the State’s guidance released this weekend. The bars that would have been subject to the State recommended closures were never reopened in Ventura County due to concerns about social distancing implementation. Establishments and customers must continue to be vigilant in following all safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“Community spread of infection is of increasing concern across the State and in Ventura County. It is imperative that community members only gather with members of their household remain socially distanced and wear masks in public spaces,” said Public Health Director Rigo Vargas.

The Collection celebrates the grand opening of LaserAway

by Community Contributor • June 29, 2020 • Comments Off

LaserAway, the nation’s leader in laser hair removal and aesthetic dermatology, now has a new location at The Collection at RiverPark. The new clinic officially opened on June 15, 2020, and is now accepting appointments.

Economic Development Collaborative — COVID19 Resources for Business- PPP, EIDL and Business Grants for Ventura County

by Community Contributor • June 29, 2020 • Comments Off

COVID19 BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
If you are still looking for capital, don’t miss these opportunities for assistance!

VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
The County of Ventura has created a COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program to provide grants of $5,000 awarded to small businesses and nonprofit organizations located in Ventura County to alleviate impacts from COVID-19.

If you wish to apply, please have the following documents handy:

Jackson Bill to Close the Pay Gap with Data Passes Senate Floor

by Community Contributor • June 29, 2020 • Comments Off

State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara)’s Senate Bill 973 to address inequities in pay based on race and gender by requiring California’s larger employers to report salary data to the state passed off the Senate floor on a 29 to 9 vote. The bill now moves to the Assembly.