Offers Support, Tips for Homebound Families During COVID-19 SANTA PAULA — With stay-at-home orders, school closures, and business shut-downs, parents are balancing work, child care, and self-care while dealing with other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Family Service…
Friendship Center’s Montecito and Goleta sites are home away from home for many seniors with dementia in our local community. As soon as it became evident we would need to close both locations due to COVID-19 and our high-risk demographic, we knew we had to do all we could to support our elderly members by alternate means. We took immediate action to implement remote services—check-in calls to our members and their families, virtual activities online, and remote ZOOM caregiver support groups, which are so popular they have increased from monthly to weekly meetings!
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Good Afternoon, Here is your daily report of COVID-19 cases in the County of Ventura.
11 new cases
160 total cases
31 recovered cases
34 people have ever been hospitalized from COVID-19
124 active cases under quarantine
5 deaths
Test count for today will be included tomorrow. As of yesterd
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.
Good Afternoon Clients, Partners and Friends, It is truly an extraordinary time. Thank you for your partnership, support and grace as we have all made necessary and sometimes uncomfortable adjustments to meet this moment. In the brief period of time…
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…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Southeast Ventura County YMCA, with branches in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Simi Valley, is now offering free, live online youth, family and adult exercise and enrichment classes. No YMCA membership is required. “We launched these…
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…
United Way of Ventura County COVID-19 Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits Join United Way of Ventura County’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits campaign, which aims to provide essential hygiene supplies for our unsheltered veterans and individuals. These vital kits…
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…
VENTURA COUNTY — Good Afternoon, There are now 109 cases of COVID-19 in Ventura County. There have been a total of 4 deaths: 3 people in their 70s and 1 person in their 80s. 26 people have been hospitalized. Question of…
VENTURA COUNTY — Good Afternoon, Here is your daily update on COVID-19 cases in the County of Ventura. There are 98 cases. 1,574 people have been tested. There have been 3 deaths. Ages of Confirmed Cases: # Age 0-17 1 Age…
VENTURA COUNTY — Good Evening, Here is your daily COVID-19 update. There are 83 cases in the County of Ventura. There have been 3 deaths. Those that passed away were in their 70s with preexisting conditions. 1,543 people have been tested…
VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation Marketplace, which operates every Saturday and Sunday on the Ventura College campus, is closed until further notice. Ventura College is following the March 19 COVID-19 “Shelter In Place” executive order from California Governor Gavin…
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…
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…
VENTURA COUNTY — Good Evening, Here is your daily COVID-19 update. There are 61 cases in our County.1,288 Ventura County residents have been tested. Question of the day: Which types of businesses are considered “essential” under the Public Health Stay Well…
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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CORONAVIRUS SCAM ALERTS There are a growing number of scams related to the coronavirus. Here are a few known examples for you to be aware of. Visit: ftc.gov/coronavirus. *** ALERTAS DE ESTAFA DEL CORONAVIRUS Hay un número creciente de estafas…
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…
VENTURA COUNTY — Good Evening, Here’s your daily report regarding Covid-19 cases in the County of Ventura. There are 50 positive cases. 808 tests have been completed. 7 people are hospitalized. All press releases at: www.vcemergency.com/newsroom. Community members are urged to stay home…
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…
OXNARD — The 27th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, slated for July 25 and 26 in Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. The festival will not be rescheduled for 2020. “We know cancelling the event…
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 — The County of Ventura is encouraging the public, businesses and organizations to donate new, unused personal protective equipment to assist health care providers, health care facilities and first responders responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “We are facing an…
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…
These are not the times for either panic or complacency. Please practice social distancing and respect Governor Newsome’s “shelter in place” order but also have compassion and understanding that many of our neighbors are still working and are required work for…
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…
Funding to assist laid-off workers, provide food and bill payment assistance to those in need LOS ANGELES — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced on March 20 it will donate $1 million to nonprofit organizations throughout its service area to support the…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Board of Supervisors’ will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Attached is the official Special meeting agenda, which is being held IN ADDITION to the Regular Meeting (agenda) that…
Click here to see media releases in English/Spanish VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Health has confirmed the first death and 4 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total to 30 positive cases. The individual who sadly passed away was in their 70’s with…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
*** 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…
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…
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…
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 Coalition for Family Harmony, which provides victims of family violence in Ventura County with the means to help escape from abuse, will continue to offer services to the community using modified communication and counseling techniques during…
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…
