Tag: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

All Ventura County School Districts to Close Campuses Through Remainder of School Year

Distance Learning and School Meals Will Continue VENTURA COUNTY — All Ventura County School Districts today agreed to keep their campuses closed through the end of the school year in support of the coronavirus mitigation effort. The decision was made…

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

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.

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

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…

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

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…

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 30

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…

CSU Channel Islands — Observing Cesar Chavez Day virtually

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…

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

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…

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…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 26

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…

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…

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…

Bilingual report: Opportunities in the Age of Coronavirus

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…

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

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…

Oxnard College provides update on on-Campus Classes and Events in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Click here for the latest information   Student Services In response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), we have moved our classes to online/virtual platforms. We are providing students with as much information and resources as possible as we navigate through these changes.…

County of Ventura COVID-19 update for March 25

VENTURA COUNTY — Good Evening, Here’s your daily report regarding Covid-19 cases in the County of Ventura. There are 50 positive cases. 808 tests have been completed. 7 people are hospitalized. All press releases at: www.vcemergency.com/newsroom. Community members are urged to stay home…

2020 Oxnard Festival Cancelled

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…