Board of Supervisors to host COVID-19 press conference Aug. 19 at 1 p.m.; report on Holser Fire which has burned over 2,500 acres; 20 percent contained
By Michael Hernandez VENTURA—The Ventura County Board of Supervisors announced a COVID-19 press conference at 1 p.m. Aug. 19 after meeting almost two hours in a closed session concerning Pastor Rob McCoy and Godspeak Calvary. No announcement was made on Agenda Item 4 when the Board of Supervisors returned to open session. Citizens Journal is […]
Ventura County COVID-19 stats show it is time to open up
Ventura County Board of Supervisors Aug. 18 Special Meeting Agenda Item #4: Email Comments in Support of Pastor Rob McCoy and Godspeak Calvary Submitted to Ventura County: [email protected] Dear Board of Supervisors: Submitted in this email are two graphics presented on the Ventura County Emergency data site under COVID19.ca.gov/roadmap-counties (Ventura County). The data […]
California County to Give $1,250 Stipend to Some COVID-19 Sufferers
BY TOM OZIMEK California’s seventh most populous county will give people infected with the CCP virus a one-time lump sum payment of $1,250 under a pilot program meant to help vulnerable residents unable to work while self-quarantining after contracting the potentially deadly bug. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the program, which will initially […]
Board of Supervisors approves executive position to promote diversity and inclusion in County workforce
Board of Supervisors approves executive position to promote diversity and inclusion in County workforce and hears report from Diversity and Inclusion Task Force VENTURA, Calif. – On Tuesday, July 21, the Board of Supervisors received a report from the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and approved the creation of a full-time executive position for a […]
Melissa Livingston named Director of the Ventura County Human Services Agency
VENTURA, Calif – By a unanimous vote on June 8, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the recommendation of County Executive Officer Mike Powers to appoint Melissa Livingston as the Director of the Human Services Agency. “Melissa has been an influential County leader during her 40 years of service,” said County Executive Officer Mike Powers. […]
County of Ventura Board of Supervisors Approves $20 Million Economic Stabilization and Recovery Programs
VENTURA, CA. – The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously for County staff to finalize a $20 million Economic Stabilization and Recovery Program aimed at providing relief to Ventura County businesses and families by utilizing funding from the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund. The programs aim to provide funding to those struggling from the impacts of […]
Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Agenda – Thursday, May 28, 2020 – 1:00 p.m.
As required by the Brown Act, this is notice that the Ventura County Board of Supervisors’ will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Members of the Press and Members of the Public may stream the meeting LIVE at www.ventura.org/bosmeetings The official Special meeting agenda: BOS Special Meeting Agenda – […]
Public denied any access to “Public” Board of Supervisors Meeting
By Rod Sterns The Ventura Board of Supervisors met on 5/19/20 for what was supposed to be a ‘public meeting’ while blocking the public from entering the building. Select privately picked guests were allowed to present. The public – instead of being able to make comments in person, was allowed to send in […]
VC Layoffs Continue Unabated
By George Miller The “lockdown” approach to combating the COVID-19 Chinese virus is having catastrophic effects on the economy and particularly company operations and unemployment. Congress has appropriated not millions, or billions, but TRILLION$$$ of dollars for various bailout schemes and the Federal Reserve even more, via actions of questionable legality. This creates an enormous increase […]
2020 Ventura County Earth Day Awards: Board of Supervisors honors five environmental champions in Ventura County
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors honors five recipients for Earth Day Awards in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The five environmental champions by Supervisorial District are: District 1: Supervisor Steve Bennett Ventura Land Trust Ventura Land Trust (VLT) is an accredited land trust and 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been protecting […]
