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From COVID-19 to WWII: 75 years of uniting Ventura County

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2020

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.

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Bilingual report: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Opens Additional Clubs to Aid in the COVID-19 Outbreak

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2020

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…

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EDC BUSINESS ALERT- New COVID-19 Business, Self-Employed and Employee Benefit Webinar Series and Business Resource Hotline

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2020

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…

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Santa Barbara Museum of Art Connects to the Community through Online Resources

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2020

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…

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UCSB — The Current — Scientists provide essential COVID-19 testing supplies to Cottage Health System

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2020

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…

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County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 31

by Community Contributor • March 31, 2020

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…

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SEEAG Introduces ‘Let’s Grow A Garden!’ At-Home Student Learning Program

by Community Contributor • March 31, 2020

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…

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Studio Channel Islands Art Center Provides Free Art Education Programs Online

by Community Contributor • March 31, 2020

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…

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Southeast Ventura County YMCA Is Offering Free Online Exercise And Enrichment Classes

by Community Contributor • March 31, 2020

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…

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County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 30

by Community Contributor • March 30, 2020

VENTURA COUNTY — Good Evening, Here is your daily report on COVID-19 cases in the County of Ventura. 17 new cases. 126 total cases. 16 people have recovered. 106 active cases. 2, 213 people have been tested in the County…

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CSU Channel Islands — Observing Cesar Chavez Day virtually

by Community Contributor • March 30, 2020

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…

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United Way of Ventura County Rapid Response Kits

by Community Contributor • March 30, 2020

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…

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Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Responds to COVID-19

by Community Contributor • March 30, 2020

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…

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Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Staying Strong and Resilient in the Face of COVID-19

by Community Contributor • March 30, 2020

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…

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All non-essential services at Ventura County Animal Services will be discontinued

by Community Contributor • March 30, 2020

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…

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County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 29

by Community Contributor • March 29, 2020

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…

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County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 28

by Community Contributor • March 28, 2020

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…

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

by Community Contributor • March 27, 2020

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…

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County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 26

by Community Contributor • March 27, 2020

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…

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Ventura College Foundation Marketplace Closed Until Further Notice

by Community Contributor • March 27, 2020

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…

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SBCC School of Extended Learning Moves Classes to Live Online Format, Week of March 30

by Community Contributor • March 27, 2020

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…

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SoCalGas Warns Customers About the Rise of Utility Scams During COVID-19

by Community Contributor • March 27, 2020

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…

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

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2020

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…

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County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 26

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2020

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…

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Gold Coast Health Plan Launches 24-Hour Advice Nurse Line

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2020

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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Bilingual report: Opportunities in the Age of Coronavirus

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2020

Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. David Magallanes By David…

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Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Coronavirus – Scam Alerts | Alertas de estafa del coronavirus

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2020

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…

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Museum of Ventura County — A Video Message from MVC Director Elena Brokaw, Digitized Online Collection and more

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2020

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…

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Bilingual report: SoCalGas provides customer information on bill payment options, services during COVID-19

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2020

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…

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Santa Paula Art Museum — More Art To-Go!

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2020

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…

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