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Distance Learning and School Meals Will Continue VENTURA COUNTY — All Ventura County School Districts today agreed to keep their campuses closed through the end of the school year in support of the coronavirus mitigation effort. The decision was made…
Since our inception 75 years ago this month, United Way of Ventura County has been a volunteer-driven organization, improving lives by inspiring and mobilizing the caring power and resources of our community. Our neighbors experiencing homelessness cannot wait for help – they need it now, as the COVID-19 virus exposes and intensifies the homeless crisis. The unprecedented COVID-19 emergency is mobilizing our community to respond to our most vulnerable population and dictating a shift in how we provide services.
AGOURA — To further aid the community and families in need of childcare during the Covid-19 Outbreak, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) has announced that the Notter Family Club located on the Redwood Middle School…
SANTA BARBARA — While the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) is temporarily closed due to response to COVID-19, the Museum is sharing exciting content on its website and social media accounts to continue to digitally engage the public and maintain…
April 1, 2020 Top News A Quick Reaction Scientists provide essential COVID-19 testing supplies to Cottage Health System. Read More ? Printing Protection Researchers begin 3D-printing protective gear to aid local medical facilities. Read More ? Promises Kept A tumultuous…
VENTURA COUNTY — Good Evening, Here is your daily report of COVID-19 cases in the County of Ventura. 23 new cases 149 total cases 27 recovered cases 30 people have ever been hospitalized from COVID-19 117 active cases under quarantine…
CENTRAL COAST — Fun, kid-friendly gardening activities from Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) are now available for children who are at home due to COVID-19 school closures. SEEAG, a local leader in agriculture education, conducts learning programs in Ventura…
CAMARILLO — During the challenge of COVID-19 and the recent Stay-at-Home order by the governor’s office, young and old alike are seeking ways to stave off cabin fever. To serve the community during this challenging time, Studio Channel Islands Art…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Center for Community Engagement (CCE) has a tradition of sending volunteers to do meaningful community service on Cesar Chavez Day, which this year falls on March 31. In this period of social distancing, Director of…
As we head into a new week, we have increasingly detailed information to share and resources we hope will aid you during this time of continued uncertainty and stress, whether you are looking for ways to help, want to support…
Rapid response to COVID-19 situation prompts first-ever transition to live synchronous videoconferencing classes for tuition-free programs SANTA BARBARA — SBCC School of Extended Learning will move instruction to a live synchronous videoconferencing format using the program Zoom for its tuition-free…
LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) on March 27 reminded customers to be on alert for potential scams targeting utility customers during the COVID-19 outbreak. One common scam involves telling customers they must pay their gas bill immediately or…
As we conclude the first week of Governor Newsom’s “shelter in place” order, I am encouraged by our community’s resilience and determination to “flatten the curve” while also rapidly enacting safeguards for our vulnerable community members. At the County, we…
Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) launched an Advice Nurse Line today that Medi-Cal members can access 24 hours a day, seven days a week – especially now during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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From The Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director of the Museum of Ventura County View this week’s video message from the Museum of Ventura County’s Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director Elena Brokaw and keep informed with all that the museum has…
Art and museum fun at home We’re Serving Up More Art To-Go! We were so thrilled by the response we received last week for our free kids’ art to-to bags, and we’re happy to announce that the Museum will be…
Click here for the latest information Student Services In response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), we have moved our classes to online/virtual platforms. We are providing students with as much information and resources as possible as we navigate through these changes.…
CAMARILLO — It’s been less than a week since California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a “stay at home” mandate for the almost 40 million residents in the state. The realization that our social and work lives have dramatically changed from…
March 25, 2020 Top News The Dirt on the Dig Students who participated in an excavation at La Purisima Mission turn findings into data. Read More ? A Life of Words Scholar Shirley Geok-lin Lim will be honored for her…
VENTURA COUNTY — Good Afternoon, Here is your daily report of COVID-19 cases in the County of Ventura. As of 2:30 pm, there are a total of 35 cases in Ventura County. 6 patients are hospitalized. The County is encouraging community…
SANTA BARBARA — Just as the Thomas Fire, Montecito Debris Flow and Hill/Woolsey Fires pushed Santa Barbara and Ventura county small businesses to the brink of collapse, the COVID-19 pandemic is significantly affecting the economic vitality these businesses bring to the…
VENTURA — Ventura College’s Miriam & Henry Schwab Academy of Music, scheduled for mid-July, has been cancelled in keeping with state, health and school closure guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). “We are very disappointed that we cannot…
Public Health Officer Issues local Order to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 VIDEO MESSAGE FROM DOCTOR ROBERT LEVIN https://vimeo.com/399085946 VENTURA COUNTY — To further combat the spread of COVID-19, Ventura County Public Health Officer Doctor Robert Levin, has issued a…
The County of Ventura is providing this link to the State of California Coronavirus (COVID-19) RESPONSE Click here for translation options Stay home except for essential needs Last updated March 19, 2020 at 11:22 PM The California State Public Health…
OXNARD — Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a stay at home order for all residents of California, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors, critical government services, schools, childcare, and construction, including housing construction.…
Clinicas provides COVID19 testing and care for patients in Ventura County CAMARILLO — Clinicas del Camino Real is being proactive and providing rapid response to the COVID-19 outbreak. As a primary provider of community health care services Clinicas is here…
AGOURA — In response to the closings of area schools, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) has announced that some of its Club sites will remain open, with adjusted hours and limited space, to accommodate school closures and…
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. David Magallanes By David…
California Governor Gavin Newsom just announced a statewide order for all California residents to shelter in place. The order goes into effect this evening. The following services will remain open through the order: Gas stations Pharmacies Food: Grocery stores, farmers…
From the Barbara Barnard Smith Executive Director of the Museum of Ventura County Dear friends of the Museum, We know that right now your attention and concern is almost entirely focused on COVID-19 and its impacts on your family, friends,…
Art and museum fun at home. Grab a Free Kids’ “Art To-Go” Bag at the Museum! The Santa Paula Art Museum has put together free kids’ “Art To-Go” bags filled with colored pencils, crayons, coloring pages, yarn, watercolor palettes, and…
SANTA MARIA — During the closure of Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, March 16-April 3, 2020, the Food Service Department will provide walk-up and drive thru pick-up breakfast and lunch meal service at the student’s nearest comprehensive high school…
March 19, 2020 Top News A Coordinated Response Researchers who have studied xenophobic reactions to disease outbreaks consider society’s response to COVID-19. Read More ? Soft Robot, Unplugged A new, human-scale soft robot can move untethered and navigate human environments.…
VENTURA — Ventura County Clerk–Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark A. Lunn announced today the official final election results for the March 3, 2020 Congressional District 25 Special Primary Election with 100% of precincts reporting. A total of 38,702 ballots were cast…
*** ORDEN DEL OFICIAL DE SALUD PARA EL CONTROL DEL VIRUS COVID-19 DIRIGIENDO A LAS PERSONAS VULNERABLES VIVIENDO EN EL CONDADO PARA TOMAR REFUGIO EN SU LUGAR DE RESIDENCIA, RESTRICIONES DE CIERTOS NEGOCIOS, ENTRE OTROS ORDENES FECHA DEL ORDEN:…
VENTURA COUNTY — There are now 13 cases of COVID-19 in Ventura County. 1 was confirmed by the CDC and 12 were presumptive. As of today we will not be reporting presumptive positive cases. They will be counted as positive cases.…
5 Community Transmission Cases Announced VENTURA — Ventura County Public Health has confirmed five new presumptive positive cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). These cases have an unidentified source of exposure. They are considered community transmission cases. Public health is completing…
VENTURA COUNTY — Because of the continued risk to public health posed by the coronavirus, all school districts in Ventura County have extended their closures at least through Friday, May 1, 2020. The new target date to reopen is Monday, May…
CAMARILLO — With the health and well-being of students and employees as the University’s highest priority, CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) will postpone the May 23rd Commencement ceremony to another date later in the calendar year. “I am sorely disappointed that we…
March 18, 2020 The developments over the last week regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving. While county, state, and federal agencies take the lead to address the public health-related concerns related to the virus, our office is also working…
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter MARCH 2020 Coronavirus information Santa Barbara City College is coordinating with our County Department of Public Health to provide ongoing information and guidance. A team at the College meets regularly to review, update and…
“My family benefitted from the availability of affordable housing in our community.” – Cesar Hernandez VENTURA COUNTY — Housing Trust Fund Ventura County (Housing Trust Fund VC) has elected Cesar Hernandez to its 19-member Board of Directors. In this capacity, Hernandez will…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) is accelerating efforts to keep students, staff, and faculty safe from coronavirus (COVID-19) by taking further steps to create social distance. Although there have been zero presumptive or confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the CSUCI…
I know that many of you have fear, anxiety, and additional, very real burdens from the Coronavirus outbreak. Some of you have lost work, some of you are in danger of losing your business and your dream, and some of you…
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s Sierra Madre Cottages to provide 40 units of new housing for seniors CENTRAL COAST — Applications are now available for Sierra Madre Cottages, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing’s (PSHH) newest affordable housing for seniors in Santa Maria, CA. Primary applicants…
COVID-19 | CORONAVIRUS COMMUNITY UPDATE March 16, 2020 GUIDANCE FOR RESIDENTS The City of Oxnard strongly encourages our community to follow the Governor’s guidelines for residents. Seniors age 65 or older or those with chronic conditions must stay indoors and…
United Way of Ventura County Mobilizing 2-1-1 Volunteer Corps In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic As the nation responds to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, United Way of Ventura County (UWVC) is actively recruiting community members for the 2-1-1 Volunteer Corps. Community…
VENTURA — From March 9th through March 15th Totally Local VC Agricultural Foundation presented its fourth annual Ventura County Ag Week, a celebration of all that our county’s local farmers and ranchers do. Despite the challenges facing the world, many of…
