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…
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…
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…
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…
Includes daily meal distribution, distance learning, and wellness checks CENTRAL COAST — As the effects of COVID-19 continue to emerge, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has enhanced their resident services. With a portfolio of over 52 properties, PSHH support over 5,000…
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 — Effective Monday, March 30, 2020 and until further notice, all non- essential services at Ventura County Animal Services will be discontinued and some ancillary services will be reduced. The goal is to keep people in their homes and…
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…
Non-Profit Agency Pivots to Remain Open to Serve the Public During Pandemic GOLETA — Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) announces the following updates to two of its health and human service programs that serve county residents. These…
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…
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…
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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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…
SoCalGas® CUSTOMER INFORMATION Bill Payment Options & Services During COVID-19 WHERE AND HOW TO MAKE A PAYMENT Beginning Monday March 23, 2020 SoCalGas branch payment offices will also be closed to the public. Some Authorized Payment Locations may close or…
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 entire e-newsletter OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services Postpones 31st Annual Latino Leadership Awards to Oct. 16, 2020.
Click here for the entire e-newsletter “Lemonade Sessions” logo was designed by David Zamudio Dear Friends, The show must go on. As we deal with restricted boundaries and “social distancing”, we know the power of music always finds a…
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.…
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…
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 COUNTY — As we continue to navigate through significant changes brought on by the COVID-19 virus, we, as your law enforcement leaders in Ventura County, would like to provide some clarity on a few issues. Some of the recent public…
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 — 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…
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…
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…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter HOME FOOD SHOPS EVENTS Historic Downtown was built to serve the Oxnard community with its many quick-serve, budget-friendly eateries. As we cope with the challenges of the current situation, it’s comforting to know…
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…
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…
OXNARD — The 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival, set for May 16 and 17 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard, is officially canceled and will not be rescheduled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Our primary concern is…
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…
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…
PSHH Accepting Intake Forms for Self-Help Home Program Architectural Rendering of Mustang Court homes KING CITY — Earlier this month, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) hosted a lottery in anticipation of their upcoming home ownership opportunity in King City: Mustang Court.…
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.…
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…
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.…
