by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Optimism’s Impact On Mind And Body During COVID-19 Crisis
CAMARILLO — It’s been less than a week since California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a “stay at home” mandate for the almost 40 million residents in the state. The realization that our social and work lives have dramatically changed from…
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: An Important Message from Law Enforcement
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Local Businesses Look to Remain Open with Support from Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV)
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…
by Amigos805.com • • Comments Off on SoCalGas Donates $1 Million to Help Those in Need During Coronavirus Pandemic
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Ventura County Board of Supervisors to hold Special Meeting on March 25
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Ventura County Public Health Department Announces 1st Death and New Cases of COVID-19
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on County of Ventura: The California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health is ordering all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed
The County of Ventura is providing this link to the State of California Coronavirus (COVID-19) RESPONSE Click here for translation options Stay home except for essential needs Last updated March 19, 2020 at 11:22 PM The California State Public Health…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Stay home except for essential needs | Quédese en casa excepto por necesidades esenciales. See more bilingual City of Oxnard Coronavirus news here
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.…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Downtown Oxnard — Get your foodie fix & support local businesses
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Port of Hueneme Working Hard to Get Goods to Consumers and to Stay Safe – COVID-19 Updates
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 2020 California Strawberry Festival Canceled
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual commentary: Will This Virus Accelerate Trends?
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Museum of Ventura County — A Message from MVC Director Elena Brokaw, Virtual Museum Tours and more
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,…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Santa Paula Art Museum — Art to the Rescue!
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on SMJUHSD Offers Free Meal Service During the Closure
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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:…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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.…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: Ventura County Public Health COVID-19 Update
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on School Closures Extended Through May 1 for All Ventura County Districts
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on United Way of Ventura County Mobilizing 2-1-1 Volunteer Corps
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Ventura County Public Health Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on CSUCI cancels classes March 16-19 and accelerates virtual instruction
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on School Meal Service Widely Available in Ventura County During Closures
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Santa Barbara Museum of Art COVID-19 response
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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness Public Health Urges Preparedness for Social Distancing
VENTURA — In the face of a significant increase in the numbers of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in mainland China and other Countries, many Ventura County residents are understandably worried and fearful. The Ventura County Department of Public Health…