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On November 20th, first responders, families, community members, and local community leaders came together for the 19th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service at the Ventura County Government Center.

This moving ceremony pays tribute to the brave firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the residents of Ventura County. The ceremony included a uniform procession, a moment of silence, and bagpipes were played by the Ventura City Pipes and Drums. The ceremonial firefighters bell rang as names of the fallen were read in memory of their sacrifice and service.

We are forever grateful for their dedication and commitment to keeping our community safe.

After serving for 10 days as a one-stop center for fire recovery information and assistance, the Local Assistance Center that was run to assist residents impacted by the Mountain Fire will close its doors on Saturday, November 23, at 7:00 p.m. Residents still seeking services are encouraged to visit the Center by Saturday or they may obtain services after Saturday by visiting existing local County and City of Camarillo government offices.

Information will continue to be available on-site at the Center through the 23rd on the following topics: rebuilding, tax relief, business and employment assistance, debris removal, permits, housing, rental assistance, vital records, property assessments, stress management, and basic needs. Services such as replacement of driver’s licenses and connection to health care resources will continue to be offered.

To further aid those impacted by the fire, the County offers recovery information via venturacountyrecovers.org. As well, a sign-up feature exists that allows residents to register their contact information to receive direct e-mail from County agencies at: venturacountyrecovers.org/recovery-notifications

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will hold two of their regularly scheduled Board meetings off-site during the month of December.

The meeting scheduled for December 10th will be held at Simi Valley City Hall, City Council Chambers.

Date: 12/10/2024

Time: 9:30 AM

Address: Simi Valley City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, CA 93063

The meeting scheduled for December 17th will be held at the Ventura County Office of Education in Camarillo.

Date: 12/17/2024

Time: 9:30 AM

Address: VCOE, Conference & Educational Services Center, Salon B, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA 93012

This is a temporary change in venue while the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room undergoes minor renovations.

Mark your calendar! You can view the agenda closer to the meeting date at ventura.org/bosmeetings

The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents about a recent phishing scam targeting community members via fake text messages. These messages falsely claim to be from the County of Ventura, demanding payment for overdue bills and directing recipients to a fraudulent debt collection webpage. These are phishing scams!

The Treasurer-Tax Collector NEVER contacts residents via text or uses private debt collectors.

Questions? Call the Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office at 805-654-3744

CalFresh participants who experienced food loss due to power outages during the Mountain Fire beginning November 6, have until Dec. 5, 2024, to request replacement of your CalFresh benefits.

You can submit your request by phone at 1-888-472-4463 or by visiting BenefitsCal.com

Public Information Office

countypio@ventura.org

800 S. Victoria Ave.

Ventura, CA 93009