Category: Seniors

Bilingual report: County of Ventura Takes Steps Forward on Road to Reopening Public Health Officer Extends Modified Stay Well At Home Order

County of Ventura Public Health Officer, Doctor Robert Levin, has announced the extension and modification of the Stay Well At Home Order. The Order is in effect as of April 18 at 11:59 pm and shall be in effect until 11:59 pm on May 15, 2020.

Bilingual report: County of Ventura Works with Community Partners to Bring Antibody Tests to Region

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 the County of Ventura has been actively working with community partners to obtain antibody tests. There is a race throughout the nation to acquire point-of-care COVID-19 antibody tests. Antibody testing, which is also often called serologic testing or immunity testing, can reveal whether a person’s immune system has mounted a response to the virus.

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Planning for the Future of COVID-19 & More Governmental Resources

As the State evaluates ways to safely modify the statewide stay-at-home order, they have developed six key indicators that will be considered before such modification would take place: Expand our testing capabilities, contact tracing, and support for Californians who contract…

Bilingual report: Healthcare That Works Remotely: New Member Services at CenCal Health

CenCal Health, the publicly-sponsored health plan for Medi-Cal in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, is offering alternatives for healthcare access in order to support its members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The community-based health care organization is one of 55 Safety Net Health Plans across the country that have pledged to provide necessary treatment at no cost to its members and to reduce other impediments to care.

Bilingual report: County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 15

The Ventura County Public Health Officer announced that the Stay Well At Home Order will be extended until May 15, 2020. The current Order is set to expire April 19, 2020 at midnight. The Public Health Officer will be modifying the current Order and making an announcement about the details before the current Order expires.

State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) Appointed to Pandemic Emergency Response Committee

State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara)  on April 15 announced that Senate pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) appointed her to serve on the newly established Senate Special Committee on Pandemic Emergency Response.

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Now for Good News – The Curve Is Flattening

The good news is that physical distancing is working. Our County Public Health Department and the hospitals have worked to increase hospital bed capacity to about 590 countywide, yet our hospitalizations are at 40 (confirmed patients). Lives have been saved by our combined efforts, so please keep it up as the State wrestles with how long the “Shelter in Place” order will last and we wrestle with what we will do if the order is lifted or modified.

United Way of Ventura County COVID-19 Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits Drive extended to June 1

United Way of Ventura County COVID-19 Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits Drive We’ve extended our Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits drive to June 1, 2020, to help more of our most vulnerable neighbors in need during this public health crisis.…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 13

Today the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Stan Mantooth provided an update about COVID-19 Response. School meal service is continuing while schools remain closed. Pick up locations can be found at https://www.vcoe.org/meals. All Ventura County K-12 public school campuses remain closed through the end of the current school year. Colleges and Universities will continue remote instruction through the summer.

City of Oxnard: Coronavirus – Ventura County Resource List

RESOURCE LIST – COVID-19: STAY INFORMED Ventura County Information line: 211 or send a text to: 211211 with the word “covid19” Official Ventura County Incident Information Source: www.vcemergency.com Ventura County Behavioral Health Crisis line: 1-866-998-2243 Logrando Bienestar – Mental Health…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 12

VENTURA COUNTY — Happy Sunday Ventura County, Here is your daily County of Ventura COVID-19 Update. 5 new cases 132 active cases 314 total cases 172 recovered cases 21 hospitalized (64 ever hospitalized for COVID-19) 9 in the ICU (22 have…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 11

VENTURA COUNTY — Good Afternoon, Here is your daily COVID-19 Update from the County of Ventura.  11 new cases 309 total cases 126 recovered cases 173 active cases 63 ever hospitalized 19 currently hospitalized 10 currently in the ICU 10 deaths…

Ventura County Public Health Officer Issues New Stay Well At Home Order Protecting Seniors in Long-Term Care Facilities, Placing Further Limitations on Gatherings, Adding to the List of Essential Businesses and Enacting Social Distancing Protocols

Ventura County Public Health Officer Doctor Robert Levin has enhanced the Stay Well At Home Order to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19 in the County of Ventura. The Order supplements the Health Officer’s Orders dated March 17, 20 and 31, 2020. All prior Orders issued by the Health Officer remain in effect except where modified by the provisions of the latest Order.

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Holiday Celebrations During COVID-19

As we enter the weekend, many are feeling the disappointment of not being able to celebrate religiously significant holidays in close physical proximity to friends and loved ones. However, virtual hugs, decorated homes, recipe swaps, special meals and your best holiday attire can make Passover, Easter, and Ramadan feel special while practicing physical distancing. Here are some ways you can practice physical distancing during the Holidays:

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 10

Good Evening, Here’s your daily COVID-19 Update from the County of Ventura. 24 new cases 298 total cases 111 recovered cases 59 ever hospitalized 177 active cases under quarantine 10 deaths (age range 71-89; 5 females and 5 males) 5,…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard Public Access Programming Updates | Actualizaciones de programación de acceso público

The City of Oxnard updated the local public access stations (Spectrum channel 10 and Frontier channel 35) with coronavirus content from the City, County, State and the CDC. Please see the broadcast schedule below.

Additionally, Ventura County hosts live press conferences everyday at 1 p.m. on News Channel 3 and ABC 7. Please be sure to tune in! These broadcasts from the County will also be shared online at https://vimeo.com/capsmediacenter.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 9

Tune in for live update at 1 p.m. Friday, April 10, live streamed on www.vcemergency.com. Speakers will include Supervisor Kelly Long, Rigoberto Vargas, Public Health Director, Patrick Maynard, Director Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, Steve Carroll, Administrator, Ventura County Emergency Medical Services Agency, Vanessa Bechtel, Executive Director, Ventura County Community Foundation, Monica White, President and CEO, Food Share Ventura County, Mike Powers, County of Ventura CEO.

Bilingual report: Coronavirus – Oxnard beaches and parks closed April 11 & 12, 2020 | Los parques y las playas estan cerradas 11 de abril y 12 de abril

OXNARD — For the safety and wellness of our community during this national health crisis, Oxnard beaches and parks will be temporarily closed this weekend: April 11 & 12, 2020. We appreciate your cooperation as we continue to do the best…

Requests for Senior Meals Up 30% in Santa Barbara County Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Dramatic increase in both home-delivered and site-distributed prepared lunches. Local non-profit looking for home delivery drivers, meal site coordinators GOLETA — Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County (CAC) operates a Senior Nutrition program that began in 1967 to provide a…

Museum of Ventura County — The Mammoths of Ventura County, Get Art Smart quizlet, and more…

Greetings from 16 MVC team members, from 16 different home offices!

Last week, after 10 days of working from home, we on the Museum staff team realized that we actually like each other quite a bit, so we got together for an hour of idea sharing and recharging. Here we all are, in our “working from home” best.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 8

VENTURA COUNTY — Good Evening, Here is your daily County of Ventura COVID-19 update.   20 new cases 263 total cases 96 recovered cases 52 ever hospitalized, 17 ever in the ICU 160 under home quarantine 7 deaths (5 in their…

UWVC’s United to End Homelessness COVID-19 Rapid Response

UWVC’s United to End Homelessness COVID-19 Rapid Response VENTURA —  As a rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, United Way of Ventura County (UWVC) has mobilized to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness. In consultation and partnership with the County Executive…

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — County by County Covid Stats & Resources for Businesses Impacted by the Crisis

Governor Newsom announced new help for small businesses & workers displaced by COVID-19. $50 million in loan guarantees is available for small businesses that may not be eligible for federal relief and the State is also allowing small businesses to…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 5

Good Morning, Here’s your daily updated on COVID-19 cases in the County of Ventura. 18 new cases 221 total cases 62 recovered cases 153 under home quarantine 6 deaths Question of the Day: What are the steps to take to…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 4

Good Afternoon, Here’s your daily COVID-19 Update from the County of Ventura. 14 new cases 203 total cases 60 recovered cases 137 under home quarantine  6 deaths 3,892 total tests Watch the daily video update with a focus on homeless…

Working remotely CSUCI pulls together to print 3-D protective face shields

CSU Channel Islands may be operating in a virtual environment right now, but CSUCI faculty, staff and students from several different academic programs have mobilized and fired up 3-D printers to print badly-needed protective face shields.

So far, 51 printers are humming away in University members’ garages, kitchens, bedrooms and dens across the region in an effort to help medical personnel protect themselves as they treat patients diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 3

VENTURA COUNTY — Good Evening, Here’s your daily County of Ventura COVID-19 Update.   12 new cases 189 total cases 50 recovered cases 42 hospitalized 133 active cases under quarantine 6 deaths   Questions of the Day:   Where can Employers,…

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — A Call to Take Responsibility & Updated Numbers

We are together facing yet another time of crisis, and how we behave in it will define and test our community and our humanity. Many have lost jobs or income, seen their products rot without customers, their businesses close, and some are even now seeing their loved ones sick. We must be a community where individuals take it upon themselves to shorten the economic crisis and save lives, by practicing social distancing without the need for Big Brother government or well-meaning neighbors to tell you how to behave.

County of Ventura issues New public health comments about masks

Ventura County Public Health Officer changes position on face masks, no longer advising against wearing them in public. Instead, he supports those residents who wish to cover their nose and mouth when leaving home for essential travel to doctor appointments, grocery shopping or pharmacy visits. The face coverings should not be hospital grade at this time because there is a shortage and our health professionals need them.

SoCalGas Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross of Central California to Support Those in Need During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Funding is part of the $1 million donation the company is providing to assist laid-off workers, provide food and bill payment assistance to those in need CAMARILLO — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) on Aug. 2 announced it will donate…

Family Service Agency Launches Parent Coaching ‘Warm Line’

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 — April Newsletter

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!

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 1

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

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 31

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…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 29

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…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 28

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…

Coronavirus Update: Community Action Commission Continues to Provide Meals to Seniors, Operate 2-1-1 Helpline in Santa Barbara County

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…

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — COVID-19 Updates and Community Safeguards

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…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 26

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…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 23

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…

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Keep Calm in the Face of a Deepening Crisis

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…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Health — Stay Well At Home

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 del Camino Real Responds to COVID19

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…

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Governor Newsom Orders Shelter in Place

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…

Bilingual report: Ventura Health Officer order for the control of COVID-19 directing vulnerable individuals living in the County to shelter at their place of residence

  *** 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:…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Health: 13 cases of COVID-19 in Ventura County, 1 confirmed by the CDC, 12 presumptive

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.…

CSUCI takes further steps toward social distancing on campus

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…

Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Coronavirus Guidance for Residents | Orientació Para Los Residentes

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…

Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Health COVID-19 Update — 2 Presumptive Positive Cases Announced

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 First District Supervisor Das Williams — Santa Barbara County’s First Confirmed Case of COVID-19

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…

Bilingual report: County of Ventura Declares Local Health Emergency in Response to Novel Coronavirus Activity

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…

Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Important Update on COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”)

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…

Friendship Center March Newsletter

MARCH 2020 Make a Donation Visit our Website Spring is in the air! Sponsorship Form Auction Donation Form And lucky for us, Friendship Center is the proud and grateful recipient of this year’s SBAOR (Santa Barbara Association of Realtors) Golf…

Friendship Center — February Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2020 Make a Donation Visit our Website Click the image above for more information and to purchase tickets! The Importance of Caregiver Care By Naomi Edwards Program Specialist, Friendship Center Montecito One of the most rewarding, yet challenging, jobs…

Seniors Eligible For Free Memberships At Local YMCAs

VENTURA COUNTY — Beginning in January, seniors 65 and older may be eligible for free access to the exercise programs at the Conejo Valley, Yarrow and Simi Valley YMCAs as part of their health insurance coverage. Seniors must first contact…