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.…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The Port is Working Hard to Get Goods to Consumers and to Stay Safe Keep updated on information about COVID-19 and Port Operations: www.portofhueneme.org/coronavirus-updateMarch 20, 2020 – The Port of Hueneme is moving…
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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…
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — The Santa Barbara Foundation, United Way of Santa Barbara County, and the Hutton Parker Foundation are leading a countywide funders’ collaborative with members of the Foundation Roundtable. This COVID-19 Joint Response Effort for Santa Barbara County…
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…
SECURED TAXES ARE DELINQUENT AFTER APRIL10,2020: Steven Hintz, Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector, announced that April 10th deadline for Secured property tax bills is still in effect. The 2nd installment of the 2019/20 Annual Secured property tax bill is due as…
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…
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…
“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…
VENTURA COUNTY — In alignment with Ventura County’s activation of emergency operations related to COVID-19, VCAS will limit services to those that are essential to operation and limit casual visits to both the Camarillo and Simi Valley shelters. Animal Control…
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 COUNTY — The County of Ventura will close all of its buildings to the public effective Wednesday, March 18, as a precautionary measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The announcement comes as Governor Gavin Newsom directed closure of…
Please save tests for those in critical need VENTURA — The Ventura County Public Health Department today announced increased efforts in the County’s response to COVID-19. “We anticipate more cases and increased community spread as more cases are reported in…
UPDATE: The presumptive positive case for an 8 -year-old being treated at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was retested by Los Angeles Children’s Hospital with a new sample from the child. The results were negative. Ventura County Public Health retested the…
Santa Barbara County has our first confirmed case of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) in North County. The individual is being quarantined in their home. The case is believed to be from community transmission. We have been made aware of the case due…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has announced that classes are canceled March 16-19. The decision was made out of an abundance of caution and in response to local K-12 school closures and the Governor’s announcement asking seniors to self-quarantine at…
VENTURA COUNTY — School districts throughout Ventura County will continue providing meal service for students during closures that being Monday, March 16 in response to the coronavirus. For many students, school-provided meals are a critical part of their daily diet. While…
Community support will be more important than ever SAN LUIS OBISPO — During the COVID-19 pandemic, RISE will continue to provide caring, compassionate services to survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Unfortunately, due to concerns related to the spread…
VENTURA — The Ventura County Public Health Department (on March 12) declared a local health emergency in response to 1) increased spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country 2) in alignment with the Governor of California’s Declared State of…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) has announced that it will begin to transition to virtual instruction following its spring break. The campus continues to remain safe and there are zero presumptive and no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on or related…
OXNARD — This morning City Manager Alexander Nguyen issued a proclamation of a local emergency in response to the coronavirus. This proclamation should not cause any panic. It is a necessary step for the City to take in order to 1.)…
Closures to Begin Monday, March 16 VENTURA COUNTY — After careful consideration and consultation with Ventura County Public Health, all school districts in Ventura County have decided to close their schools for a limited period in response to the coronavirus.…
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Santa Barbara County K-12 Public Schools including the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District have decided to close all schools from Wednesday (March 18) through Friday (April 3) due to the COVID-19 situation changing rapidly.…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear Friends & Colleagues, Despite our wishes to remain open during this time MCASB must put the health and safety of our visitors, colleagues, and staff first. Following guidelines from local and national health…
2nd presumptive positive case reported. Individuals at higher risk of severe illness urged to take precautions VENTURA — A second travel related COVID-19 case has been reported in Ventura County. The traveler returned from a trip to Italy, became symptomatic and…
There is very new and important information on COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”). California Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health announced that large gatherings that include 250 people or more should be postponed or canceled. Smaller gatherings held in venues…
March 10, 2020 UPDATE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that the only presumptive positive case in Ventura County is positive. The patient remains in home quarantine. There have been 34 people tested, 1 positive case and…
400+ Job Seekers Line Up for Over 200 Local Jobs PORT OF HUENEME — The Port of Hueneme/Oxnard Harbor District hosted its first-ever job fair last Saturday, offering 450 members of the local community the opportunity to apply for over 200…
VENTURA – One presumptive positive case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed by the Ventura County Public Health Lab. Secondary confirmation is pending from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient had traveled on the Grand…
Funding from a K12 Strong Workforce Program Grant will bring new initiatives and programs VENTURA — In 2018, the California legislature introduced the K12 Strong Workforce Program (SWP) grant to support Career Technical Education (CTE) connections between the Community Colleges…
VENTURA — In the face of a significant increase in the numbers of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in mainland China and other Countries, many Ventura County residents are understandably worried and fearful. The Ventura County Department of Public Health…
Our thoughts are with all who have been impacted by the recent outbreak of COVID-19. As business owners and leaders it is important to remain informed and prepared as this outbreak continues to impact our local and global communities. The…
SACRAMENTO – Citing a report released by the California Secretary of State, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara) , author of the groundbreaking law that requires gender diversity on California’s corporate boards, applauded the more than 100 corporations that have added…
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) students have once again distinguished themselves with their diplomacy at the regional Model United Nations (MUN) conference. The 16 CSUCI students who traveled to Portland last month to compete in the Northwest Model United Nations…
VENTURA COUNTY — Go to http://www.vcnewschannel.com/coronavirus-information for the latest information from the County of Ventura on the Coronavirus. Recent Posts Feb. 24, 2020 – Statement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on potential use of Naval Base Ventura County…
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard will receive $8.5 million in Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant funds for the Campus Park Activation Project, which will transform an additional 26 acres of park space that has been closed…
Public Invited to Watch the Courtroom Drama Unfold VENTURA COUNTY — Four local high school teams emerged victorious from Wednesday night’s semifinals of the 2020 Ventura County Mock Trial competition. The final four teams that will face off in tonight’s…
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Public Invited as Competition Continues VENTURA COUNTY — The eight high school teams that will advance to the semifinals of the 2020 Ventura County Mock Trial were announced Feb. 27 by the Ventura County Office of Education. The semifinalists received the…
VENTURA — The County of Ventura has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year…
CONEJO VALLEY — The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) has announced an agreement with the County of Ventura Parks Department to cover the costs of day use parking fees at the Santa Rosa Valley Regional Park located at 10241…
VENTURA — Due to recent changes in legislation, the Ventura County Elections Division anticipates possible long lines at the polls on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. In an effort to prepare and staff each of the 389 polling places to accommodate…
VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation has endorsed Proposition 13 on the March 3 primary ballot. The statewide $15 billion education bond measure would enable seismic, safety and maintenance building improvements to California public schools including $2 billion earmarked for…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), working closely with the Department of Defense and other federal partners, is taking all reasonable steps to address an evolving public health emergency. As part of that effort,…
Canyon at Oxnard to present first event: Tierra & Malo (April 10) OXNARD — The Oxnard City Council on Feb. 18 approved a five-year operating agreement with Sterling Venue Ventures (SVV) for the Oxnard Performing Arts Center’s 1,604-seat auditorium. A second…
Newsletter | February 2020 Employee of the Year, Gabriela Ruiz, Property Manager at Villas on Higuera, pictured with U.S. Congressman 24th District Salud Carbajal President’s Award Winner, Lauren Nichols Project Manager, pictured with President & CEO John Fowler Greetings! After…
SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority Of The City Of Santa Barbara (HACSB) on Feb. 14 came together with the community to celebrate the grand opening of Johnson Court – the first housing development in Santa Barbara County specifically for…
Ventura County Public Works Agency Director Jeff Pratt awarded CEO’s coveted “Champion for Change” VENTURA COUNTY – The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) was recently recognized at the Ventura County Management Council’s annual award luncheon for outstanding leadership and success in…
The California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA) hosted its 3rd Annual California Ports Day on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in Sacramento, CA. The two day event centered around Governor Newsom’s State of the State Address with briefings from several top leadership…
SB 873 outlaws gender-based pricing for products SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara) on Feb.18 was joined by Congresswoman Jackie Speier, business owners, and social justice advocates to call for an end to the “pink tax” in which many women’s…
Livable Communities Newsletter Vol. 14, No. 53 February 2019 Quick Links – See the Current State of the Region Report – Last Quarter’s Newsletter Join us at the Ventura County Civic Alliance! Welcome to Our Winter 2020 Livable Communities Newsletter! …
