Click here for the entire e-newsletter Celebrate World Art Day with MCASB and #MuseumFromHome Dear Friends, We hope that this email finds you, and your loved ones, safe and healthy, practicing social distancing, and finding creative ways to support…
UCSB — The Current — Tracking the Spread
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.
Bilingual update: County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 14
Mexican Consulate in Oxnard — 805 UndocuFund reactivated to help undocumented families in Ventura, Santa Barbara counties
We would like to bring to your attention that the 805 UndocuFund has been reactivated to help undocumented families affected by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. …
The 805 UndocuFund is currently fundraising and looking for volunteers to serve our community. This upcoming week, they will start processing application to provide financial assistance. They will need our support to help thousands of families that are facing hardship right now.
Bilingual report: Agricultural Essential Worker Cards Issued to Farmworkers
Port of Hueneme — Del Monte Rises Up to Feed Our Community
Del Monte Fresh Produce (Del Monte), a top fresh fruit and produce customer at the Port of Hueneme, delivered a full truck load of fresh fruit to the City of Oxnard, helping those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
“The Port couldn’t be more proud to see our customers stepping up to meet the needs of the community in these difficult times,” said Oxnard Harbor District Board President Jess Ramirez. “Del Monte has always invested their resources and energy to help the community, they are committed to our local families and have been since 1979.”
John D. Kim named Chief Operating Officer for Kaiser Permanente’s Woodland Hills and West Ventura Service Areas
Kaiser Permanente announced this week that John D. Kim has been appointed chief operating officer for the Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills and West Ventura service areas. John will be responsible for day-to-day hospital operations, continuing care, capital projects, quality/regulatory services and operations support, as well as provide oversight of our West Ventura market.
Community Environmental Council Announces #TogetherWeEarthrise Earth Day Live Festival on April 22
United Way of Ventura County COVID-19 Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits Drive extended to June 1
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.
EDC BUSINESS ALERT- EDC Business Disaster Loan and Wednesday Webinar Series
We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our EDC Disaster Loan. Special thanks to Pacific Western Bank for contributing $500,000 to the EDC Disaster Loan Fund. These funds are meant to support small businesses in Ventura and Santa Barbara County only. Due to the volume of requests we anticipate and limited private capital funds we know that we will not be able to serve every small business. However, we do believe that the SBA Disaster Loan Program (EIDL), and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are the best sources of capital available to small businesses.
City of Oxnard: Coronavirus – Ventura County Resource List
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 12
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 11
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
Bilingual commentary: Tough Lesson about ‘Flow’
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
Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley weekly ‘ZOOM CONEJO DEMS COFFEE’ on Saturdays
Requests for Senior Meals Up 30% in Santa Barbara County Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
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.
Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector Announces Penalty Waivers After April 10
Steven Hintz, Ventura County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector, on April 7 announced that beginning April 11, 2020 he will accept taxpayer applications for waiver of late-payment penalties and fees for the second installment of the 2019-2020 secured property tax billings. If the applications are granted, the new payment due date will be August 31, 2020. There is no additional grace period.
Bilingual report: Spring Break No Cost Breakfast, Lunch Meals ‚ April 13-17) for Santa Maria Valley Children
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Receives Grant from Sempra Energy Foundation in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
Bilingual report: Ventura County District Attorney Investigating Price Gouging Complaints
Santa Paula Art Museum — Hop to It With These Fun Easter Art Projects
SBCC once again rated #1 community college in the nation
Community Market at Oxnard College to Close Until Further Notice
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 8
April News from Peoples’ Self-Help Housing
CSUCI named Tree Campus for 8th year in a row
UCSB — Your Wednesday News Briefing — Stay in Place, Maintain Your Space, Cover Your Face
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 7
Bilingual report: Ventura County residents encouraged to complete the Census and be counted
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 6
Resources for Immigrants During Coronavirus/Recursos para inmigrantes durante Coronavirus
Bilingual report: SoCalGas Launches ‘SoCalGas CAREs’ Campaign to Bring Awareness to CARE Assistance Program for Customers Facing Financial Hardship due to COVID-19
UWVC’s United to End Homelessness COVID-19 Rapid Response
Reduction in Ventura County Animal Intake due to COVID-19
SBCC Online Photography Program wins second award for 2020
Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — County by County Covid Stats & Resources for Businesses Impacted by the Crisis
Bilingual report: NO Cost breakfast and lunch meals provided for SMJUHSD and Valley Children 18 & Under
Shannon Celia’s ‘Santa Paula Sojourn’ Stays Close to Home
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 5
Santa Paula Art Museum — Let’s Stay Inspired While We All Stay Home
Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort, Oxnard — Onsite Coastal Grill Restaurant Offers ‘To Go’ Menus
Bilingual report: Removal of high-risk tree in Meiners Oaks initiates work to stop and limit the spread of invasive shot-hole borer
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 4
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
Righetti HS student Madison (Madi) Curran turning talents to sewing safety masks for Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara
Registration Open for SBCC Scheinfeld (VIRTUAL) New Venture Challenge
Free Online Kids Fitness, Dance & Art Classes Through Southeast Ventura County YMCA
Bilingual report: Santa Maria Joint Union High School District to update breakfast, lunch meal program next week
Bilingual report: March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election Final Results and Certification Announced
Bilingual report: Vulnerable Artists in the Age of Coronavirus
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.
Visit Oxnard Group Sales Manager Wins Smart Meetings Award
SoCalGas Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross of Central California to Support Those in Need During the Coronavirus Pandemic
CSUCI Nursing students assist VCPH during COVID-19 crisis
Ventura County Community Development Corp. — What are your needs during COVID-19?
Family Service Agency Launches Parent Coaching ‘Warm Line’
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!
Bilingual report: Inlakech Cultural Arts Center says respond to Census form online
Please check our Census video and please share.
Your response matters.
Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community.
Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year.
It’s mandated by the U.S. Constitution in Article 1, Section 2: The U.S. has counted its population every 10 years since 1790.
Self-respond online at: https://my2020census.gov/
All Ventura County School Districts to Close Campuses Through Remainder of School Year
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for April 1
From COVID-19 to WWII: 75 years of uniting Ventura County
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.
Bilingual report: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Opens Additional Clubs to Aid in the COVID-19 Outbreak
EDC BUSINESS ALERT- New COVID-19 Business, Self-Employed and Employee Benefit Webinar Series and Business Resource Hotline
Santa Barbara Museum of Art Connects to the Community through Online Resources
UCSB — The Current — Scientists provide essential COVID-19 testing supplies to Cottage Health System
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 31
SEEAG Introduces ‘Let’s Grow A Garden!’ At-Home Student Learning Program
Studio Channel Islands Art Center Provides Free Art Education Programs Online
Southeast Ventura County YMCA Is Offering Free Online Exercise And Enrichment Classes
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…
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 30
CSU Channel Islands — Observing Cesar Chavez Day virtually
United Way of Ventura County Rapid Response Kits
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Responds to COVID-19
Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams — Staying Strong and Resilient in the Face of COVID-19
All non-essential services at Ventura County Animal Services will be discontinued
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 29
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 28
Coronavirus Update: Community Action Commission Continues to Provide Meals to Seniors, Operate 2-1-1 Helpline in Santa Barbara County
County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 26
Ventura College Foundation Marketplace Closed Until Further Notice
SBCC School of Extended Learning Moves Classes to Live Online Format, Week of March 30
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…