Relaxed School Distancing Rules are Another Sign of Progress
In a new sign of progress in the battle against the coronavirus, health officials have reduced the minimum required distance between students in a classroom from six feet to three feet. The change came quickly after the CDC announced the new three foot guidelines last Friday. The California Department of Public Health, which sets the […]
Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary
Leading developer of affordable housing celebrates 40 years of home The Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (Cabrillo EDC) is the largest developer of affordable homes in Ventura County. With 24 properties, 1,159 homes and future projects in development, the organization is celebrating 40 years of home. Founded in 1981, Cabrillo EDC’s early roots were in response […]
National Association of Women Business Owners Ventura County announces the 21st Annual BRAVA Awards theme and calls for nominations
Ventura County, CA — Celebrating its 21st year, BRAVA Awards, previously known as BRAVO, is the annual signature awards luncheon hosted by the Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO VC). This year’s theme is “Diversity, Resilience, Transformation: Bold Women Creating Her-story.” Mark your calendar for Friday, June 11th, 2021 […]
Ventura County Dropping COVID Lawsuits Against 5 Businesses, But NOT Churches
By George Miller Ventura County just announced that it is dropping lawsuits against the remaining five businesses which had resisted COVID lockdown restrictions. BUT, not churches as we learned today from a VC church. Per Emily Gardner, Principal Assistant County Counsel, the businesses are: The 5 most recently dismissed cases involved the following businesses: The […]
Second Installment of 2020-21 Ventura County Secured Property Taxes Due Now
SECOND INSTALLMENT OF 2020-21 VENTURA COUNTY SECURED PROPERTY TAXES – DUE NOW, 10% PENALTY PLUS $30 COST ASSESSED AFTER APRIL 12, 2021 The Second Installment of Ventura County 2020-21 Secured Property Taxes was due February 1, 2021. Taxes paid after April 12, 2021 will be assessed a late payment penalty fee of 10% plus a […]
Ventura County Teacher of the Year Applications Being Accepted
The Ventura County Office of Education is now accepting applications for the 2021 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. The competition is open to all TK-12th grade teachers at Ventura County public, charter and private schools. Nominees are selected by schools and professional organizations, but members of the public can suggest a teacher for consideration […]
Vaccinations for Educators to be Accelerated in Ventura County
The County of Ventura today announced a new goal of providing school employees with their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of March, which is significantly sooner than had originally been anticipated. This will be accomplished by working with local health care providers to administer vaccinations to educators in addition to using […]
More Elementary Schools Permitted to Reopen as Educator Vaccinations are Set to Begin
Ventura County has reached a COVID-19 case rate that allows all elementary schools to resume in-person instruction as early as today if they choose to do so and have taken required safety measures. At the same time, the County of Ventura will begin vaccinating teachers starting next Monday. “These two developments are encouraging steps in the […]
Ventura County Community College District Issues Statement Regarding Video of Faculty Member with Disabled Student
Ventura County Community College District is deeply troubled by the behavior seen in a video posted on social media by students on Feb. 18, showing an interaction between a student who is hard-of-hearing and an Oxnard College faculty member. “The Ventura County Community College District is opposed to any language or behavior which is offensive […]
Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Seeks Public Comments On Regional And Local Workforce Plans
Ventura, Calif.—The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDB) has released its 2021-2024 regional and local plans for workforce and economic development in the county. The plans are available for public review and comments. WDB serves as a facilitator between public and private sectors, creating partnerships that will strengthen the Ventura County economy and match […]
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