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Category: Health
April 3 — Cottage Health and Women’s Brain Health Initiative to host 12th Annual Collaborative Research Symposium on Women’s Health
April 7 — Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors to hold next meeting
April 11 — Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura), Port of Hueneme to co-host Bike Rodeo & Resource Fair
April 15 — CEC Climate Stewards Registration: Sow the Seeds of Climate Action this Spring
April 22 — District 216 to present Shane Mauss ‘TRIPS’ Screening + In Person Q&A
April 25 — Community Environmental Council (CEC) presenting variety of events
Bilingual report April 25, 26 — Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival takes over Alameda Park April 25–26, 2026 for its 56th Year
April 25-26 — Bilingual report — Community Environmental Council — Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival returns to Alameda Park
Bilingual report — April 30 — Local Business Roundtable in Santa Paula present Health Care & Workforce: What’s Ahead for local business
May 1 — Community Environmental Council (CEC) — Powering a Fossil-Fuel-Free County at Climate Fridays Santa Barbara
May 3 — ROOTED: A WELLNESS SUMMIT comes to Oxnard for Mental Health Month
May 9 — Community Environmental Council (CEC) — Choose repair over replacement
May 9 — District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell — You’re Invited – Santa Rosa Valley Firewise Event
May 9 — District 216 presents upcoming events
Bilingual report — May 12 — County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors Meeting
May 15 — Community Environmental Council (CEC) — Oil & Water Lecture: Policy, Progress, and the Path Forward
Bilingual report — May 15 — El Concilio Family Services to present ‘Steps Toward Emotional Wellness’ as part of May as Mental Health Month
May 15 — Senior Concerns celebrates family caregivers with annual recognition event in Thousand Oaks
May 17 — District216 to present variety of upcoming programs
May 17 — District 216 announces upcoming event
May 18 — Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) holding Santa Barbara open house
Bilingual report — May 26 — ‘Santa Paula Hospital Forum — Your Voice. Our Community. Our Healthcare’
June 7 — Senior Concerns to present 32nd Love Run in Westlake Village
June 11 — Ventura County Taxpayers Association (VCTA) to present 2026 Taxpayer Focus on Public Safety
June 18 — Wellness & Wine community open house: An Evening with the NeuroField Neurotherapy Team to be held in Santa Barbara
June 24 — District 216 to present ‘The Powers of Narrative: Stories and The Psychedelic Renaissance’ with Lindsay Kent, more news, events
June 27 — Nate’s Place Youth Leaders in Oxnard to host free Youth Community Wellness Festival
June 27 — El Jardín returns to Oxnard for 2nd Annual Community Wellness Pachanga
June 28 — Ventura County Animal Services is hosting FREE Microchip Clinics every Sunday leading up to the 4th of July
July 1 — District 216 to present ‘Reflection Circle: An Integration Gathering with Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson,’ more events July 8, 15, 22, 29
WEDNESDAY: Reflection Circle: An Integration Gathering with Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson Topic: “Reflection Circle: An Integration Gathering with Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson” When: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm (Circle at 6:30pm) Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa…
July 30 — Redefining Women’s Health: Cottage Health to host free virtual community conversation
Aug. 8 — Casa De Vida Inc. — Join Us for Cornhole Walk and Run Supporting Recovery, more events
Sept. 29 Community Environmental Council (CEC) — CEC Blood Drive, Plastic-Free Expo Returns, more events
Continuing — Bilingual report — United Parents provides variety of youth mental health, behavioral and/or emotional disorders programs and services
Continuing — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice provides a variety of grief & bereavement services
Bilingual report — 2025: A Year in Review from People’s Self-Help Housing
As we reflect on the past year, we’ve compiled some of the top stories that highlight what we were able to accomplish together. These stories were made possible by strong partnerships and visionary investments from people like you. Thank you for your advocacy, goodwill, and generous support every step of the way!
District 216 — WEEK OFF: Happy New Year from District216! (A perfect time to setup your Circle Account for Online Membership
As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve been taking a moment to zoom out, not just to look at the numbers, but to reflect on what those numbers actually represent. Because behind every event, every ticket, every late-night teardown and lingering conversation… there are people, this community.
This year wasn’t built by algorithms or hype. It was built by humans choosing to show up with curiosity, vulnerability, courage, and care.
And for that, we want to say thank you.
Community Environmental Council (CEC) — Year-end giving ends soon – act now
There are just two days left to help us reach our $100,000 year-end goal. Federal rollbacks have left a $1.5 million funding gap, threatening programs that keep our air clean, food systems resilient, and communities prepared for a changing climate. And now, with proposals to reopen the Santa Barbara Channel to offshore drilling, protecting the progress our region has fought for over five decades has never been more critical.
Without SBCFAN, $500,000 in local food wouldn’t be reaching our communities
Santa Barbara County’s food system is powered by many small, community-based organizations working to increase access to fresh food, strengthen local agriculture, and support community health. Yet these organizations face the same challenge: they are deeply embedded in their own neighborhoods but lack the capacity to navigate countywide opportunities, state and federal funding, or cross-regional partnerships. SBCFAN serves as the essential backbone that connects these efforts.Continued investment in SBCFAN ensures that organizations like Route 1 can thrive, scale, and sustain their impact.
Port of Hueneme Dock Talk — Thank you to all of our customers who help make our cargo move!
As I reflect on this past year serving as your President of the Oxnard Harbor District, I am filled with deep pride and sincere gratitude. The progress we have made together is a direct result of the dedication, collaboration, and shared commitment of so many individuals who believe in the strength of this port and the community it serves. Truly, none of this work happens alone.
This year, our connection with the community continued to grow stronger. Our team was proud to support, sponsor, and volunteer at numerous community events, conferences, and initiatives throughout the year- creating meaningful opportunities to engage with residents, partners, and stakeholders across Ventura County. These moments of connection help guide our work and reinforce the importance of listening, learning, and leading with purpose.
Bilingual report — Flood Watch in effect as storm prompts Evacuation Order and pier closure in Ventura. Please see related Central Coast stories
• Bilingual report — County of Ventura — Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Report: Potential storm water runoff contamination
• Ventura County Emergency Information website update
• Bilingual report — EVACUATION WARNING Issued for Identified Properties in Santa Barbara County Associated with the Lake Fire
• City of San Luis Obispo — Five Ways to Prepare for the Upcoming Storm
• Bilingual report — Major Storm Forecasted for Santa Barbara County (Dec. 23-25)
• Bilingual report — City of Ventura activates Foul Weather Shelter on Dec. 23 due to inclement weather
VENTURA — A Flood Watch is in effect for the City of Ventura from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, through 10:00 p.m. Thursday, December 25, as an Atmospheric River storm system is expected to bring prolonged and heavy rainfall to the area. Total rainfall amounts of 5 to 6 inches are possible in Ventura.
A High Surf Advisory is also in effect from 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, through 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, and a Wind Advisory is in effect from 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, through 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 25.
Bilingual report — Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Report: Potential storm water runoff contamination
VENTURA — As part of the Ventura County Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Program, the Environmental Health Division (Division) is providing the following precautionary information to the public.?Rainfall that is significant enough to result in runoff can flow into storm drains, channels, creeks, and rivers that empty onto the beaches of Ventura County.?In general, 0.2 inches (2 tenths of an inch) of rainfall may be enough to create significant runoff conditions.?
SYV People Helping People fulfills a holiday wish for vulnerable families
SOLVANG — People Helping People (PHP) teamed up with generous local businesses, volunteers, and community members to create the 31st annual Fulfill-A-Wish Boutique, bringing relief and joy to 144 low-income households.
The festive boutique at Veterans’ Memorial Hall in Solvang on December 10th and 11th supplied everything parents needed to create a warm holiday memory for their children from presents to wrapping paper.
All recipients are clients of PHP who live, work, or go to school in the Santa Ynez Valley or Los Alamos.
Ventura County Emergency Information website update
Winter Storm Information
Ventura County Sheriff Emergency Services and the National Weather Service are monitoring a significant storm forecast to bring up rainfall totals up to 4.00 inches in coasts and valleys and 8.00 in mountain areas of Ventura County Tuesday evening through Thursday.
Bilingual report — EVACUATION WARNING Issued for Identified Properties in Santa Barbara County Associated with the Lake Fire
EVACUATION WARNING Issued for Identified Properties in Santa Barbara County Associated with the Lake Fire
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ADVERTENCIA DE EVACUACIÓN emitida para propiedades identificadas en el Condado de Santa Barbara asociadas con el Incendio Lake
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City of San Luis Obispo — Five Ways to Prepare for the Upcoming Storm
The National Weather Service is forecasting a moderate to strong storm that will impact San Luis Obispo County from Tuesday, December 23 through Saturday, December 27. Heavy rainfall is expected with high rainfall rates and high winds.
A Flood Watch is in effect from Tuesday, December 23 at 4 PM until Thursday, December 25 at 10 PM and a High Wind Watch in effect from Tuesday, December 23 at 12 PM until Thursday, December 25 at 3 PM.
Bilingual report — Major Storm Forecasted for Santa Barbara County (Dec. 23-25)
The National Weather Service is forecasting a major storm for Santa Barbara County that is expected to occur Tuesday, December 23, 2025, through Thursday, December 25, 2025. Light rain is possible on Sunday, December 21, 2025, and Monday, December 22, 2025. Flooding in low-lying areas, flash flooding, and strong winds are possible.
There are no evacuations in place at this time. If you are concerned that this storm may cause unsafe conditions at your home, leave the area before the rain starts. Do not wait for an official evacuation notification to leave.
Public safety officials are monitoring the incoming storm and will continue to assess if protective actions, such as an evacuation warning, evacuation order, or shelter in place, are necessary.
Escalating enforcement violence across the Central Coast underscores the critical role of community-based alert systems and rapid response networks
CENTRAL COAST — As immigration enforcement activity intensifies across the Central Coast, 805UndocuFund is raising urgent concerns about the growing normalization of aggressive enforcement tactics, the visible presence of ICE in public and private spaces, and the extraordinary courage demonstrated by community members, staff, and volunteers who continue to show up—often at personal risk—to protect immigrant families. Across the region, these individuals have stepped forward with clarity, discipline, and resolve to ensure families are not left isolated or uninformed.
Bilingual report — City of Ventura activates Foul Weather Shelter on Dec. 23 due to inclement weather
VENTURA — The City of Ventura, in partnership with River Community Church, has activated the Foul Weather Shelter Program on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in response to forecasted rainfall of at least one-half inch.
As part of this activation, 40 motel rooms have been reserved at a local motel for individuals 62 years and older and/or with those with chronic medical conditions. Rooms are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals who are not placed in a motel room will receive a stay-warm kit.