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.…
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…
“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 — 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…
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…
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…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA) is committed to maintaining its four farmers markets as a vital food facility and local food source during this time of uncertainty with the spread of COVID-19. As a result,…
AGOURA — In accordance with local health department recommendations, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) have decided to postpone the 17th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration scheduled for Sunday, March 22. The BGCGCV will announce a…
SANTA BARBARA — In light of the recent developments with the COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County and in accordance with the CDC and State of California, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art has made the decision to close to the public…
UPDATE: With the continued expansion of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the safety of the public in mind, the Channel Islands Harbor has decided to cancel the 23rd Annual Celebration of the Whales event, scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2020. According…
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…
