kvta.com Ventura County's First Coronavirus Death » KVTA Ventura County officials have reported the county's first death from the coronavirus as the number of cases in the county rises to 30. Continuing student registration appointment times for the spring 2021 semester will be listed on students’ MyVCCCD email portal beginning Sept. 28, 2020. Each school district is communicating independently with parents and students about their reopening timelines. The operator, manager, owner of homeless shelters or the employers providing H-2A housing must immediately notify the Ventura County Public Health Department when there is one case of confirmed COVID-19 in the homeless shelter or H-2A at, In addition to this outreach, early on the County funded expanded evening hours for Food Share pop-up sites allowing for more accessibility to food and a rental assistance program was launched to provide funding for those who cannot afford to pay rent due to COVID-19 impacts. Businesses and other organizations should review their applicable industry guidance for reopening safely from the state. We hope that this assistance will provide relief for their dedicated service.”. Grocery stores and pharmacies may stay open after 10 pm. Food courts can also open following the state's guidelines for restaurants. The community is urged to use caution. They have saved lives and worked tirelessly to serve the community. There is no required closure time. COVID-19 NEWS RELEASES ##### County of Ventura November 20, 2020 State issues Limited Stay At Home Order. Schools are also required to keep the same groups of students together to the greatest extent possible to limit the number of people each student is exposed to throughout the day. Public Health also provides alternative temporary housing at local hotels for those who have been exposed or tested positive to COVID-19. The Ventura County Health Care Agency has waived fees and costs related to any respiratory or COVID-19 related treatment during the response efforts. The Public Health team responds when there is any report of an outbreak to a facility. These sectors must still maintain mitigation measures (social distancing, face covering, and sanitization): Family Entertainment Centers (e.g. For the latest on all this, go to the news section of our website at kvta.com Our collective responsibility is to take immediate action, as individuals and businesses, to reverse the trends we are experiencing.”. •     Staff will receive COVID-19 testing as required by state and local regulations. All other previous restrictions still apply. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. All Ventura County schools have prepared detailed reopening procedures that will help ensure the safety of students and staff when they return to campus. The Advisory provided information for employee hygiene emphasizing hand washing, staying home when sick and social distancing to avoid the spreading of illness during work activities and breaks. campgrounds, RV parks and recreation guidance. In alignment with Purple Tier 1, the following sectors are open for INDOOR operations. The order will take effect at 10 p.m. Saturday, November 21 and remain in effect until 5 a.m., December 21, although it may be extended or revised as needed by the State. News Public Health issues alert as COVID-19 cases in VC increase. COVID-19 UPDATE FOR VENTURA COUNTY Friday September 18, 2020. This was a 158-case leap from the day before. Personal care services (e.g. 126 total cases. Licenses with an expiration date between March 1, 2020, throughout the COVID-19 emergency are eligible. Ventura, CA – The County of Ventura Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a COVID-19 Hospitals Assistance Program for local not-for-profit hospitals, in the amount of $10 million to be funded by the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund, to provide financial support to local hospitals for COVID-19 costs. In April, the County, in collaboration with the County Executive Office, the Farmworker Resource Program, Farm Bureau of Ventura County, Ventura County Agricultural Association, many local growers and the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, issued an Advisor for Agricultural Worker Protection to be used during the COVID-19 Pandemic. To learn more about the State’s Tier system and specific allowable activities for Ventura County, Schools conducting in-person instruction must maintain mitigation measures, including social distancing, face coverings, and sanitization, in compliance with schools guidance from. There were 3412 currently active cases under quarantine with 103 Ventura County residents with the virus in hospitals, 29 of them in Intensive Care. In fact, our positivity rate has improved significantly enough in these areas that we might be eligible for an “accelerator adjustment”, whereby we can move tiers based on that metric alone, even if our overall case rate was to keep us in a lower tier,” said Rigoberto Vargas, Pubic Health Director. Gyms will be permitted to reopen at 10% capacity indoors with 12ft social distancing and masks. This week there were 638 total cases reported compared to lower numbers reported for the week of, “The individual and collective actions and sacrifices of all of us as Ventura County residents, As the holidays approach, Public Health urges the community to use caution with gatherings. 293 were here. This worker protection package builds on the Newsom Administration’s ongoing efforts to protect workers, among them expanded child care, access to testing and building a pipeline of personal protective equipment to help workers stay safe on the job. “People who have underlying health conditions remain at much greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, so it will continue to be very important for the County's vulnerable residents to stay at home as much as possible, to have groceries and medicine delivered, and to call their providers immediately if they have even mild symptoms,” said Doctor Levin. COVID-19 UPDATE FOR VENTURA COUNTY Thursday September 3, 2020. SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today signed two bills as part of his worker protection package, SB 1159 by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) and AB 685 by Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino). It’s important that community members continue to take all the same precautions so that we can continue to move forward: wear face coverings in public, maintain physical distancing, wash hands frequently and stay home if you're sick,” said Doctor Robert Levin, Public Health Officer. All residents are urged to follow all guidance so we can continue to improve our metrics and move through the tiers. Instruction for routine environmental cleaning in high traffic areas, training and limiting nonessential visits and travel were included in the advisory. These measures have helped to protect farmworkers. Employers must also report known cases to employees who may have been exposed to COVID-19 within one business day. In alignment with Purple Tier 1, the following sectors are permitted for OUTDOOR operations only until further notice. Many teachers are in high risk groups, which could prevent them from returning to class. Ventura County news stories - get the latest updates from ABC7. In order to move into the red tier, the County had to see average case rates drop below 7 per 100,000 people and testing positivity rates dip below 8%. Exceeding the requirements for testing has helped the County advance. The contact tracer will also work with the positive person to find who they were in close contact with while infectious. “We all have a part in this, and we must be committed to social distancing measures in public spaces (6ft apart, wear face coverings, wash hands, etc.) “I am excited Ventura County has been cleared to go to this next phase,” said Supervisor Kelly Long, Chair of the Board of Supervisors. In elementary grades, many schools will comply with these rules by bringing only a portion of students to class each day. We appreciate the coordinated efforts and ongoing support,” said Darren Lee, President & CEO, St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital, Dignity Health. Here is your daily report on COVID-19 cases in the County of Ventura. View the updated order, All businesses located within the County must create a worksite-specific Covid Prevention Plan and register to be open at. Any county within this tier must indicate a daily case rate of between 4-7 cases and a positivity rate of between 5-8%. Seating must be kept to the same household and 11:00 pm closure is still required. View the newsroom for COVID-19 updates at: https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/coronavirus-latest-news-updates/. Please report Covid Compliance concerns to covidcompliance@ventura.org or by calling 1(844) 826-7367. “This is great news for our County and our business community. body waxing, estheticians, tattoo, massage), Professional sports (without live audiences), Shopping centers (e.g. Here is a link to all the testing sites in Ventura County, please note which sites are both free and do NOT need an appointment, COVID-19 Update for Ventura County, Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Ventura, CA – The State has issued a limited. Summary of California driver’s license extensions, Age 70 & older (noncommercial)Age 69 & younger (noncommercial), Expanded eligibility to renew online or by mail for licenses expiring during the emergency, Extended six months or to a date 24 months from the date of application. Levin said it is good news that 11 COVID-19 vaccines are in late-stage trials with the news reported Nov. 9 that Pfizer has a vaccine that is 90% effective in Phase 3 trials. The County of Ventura is in line with the guidance that has been provided by the State. Democrat Newsom says ICUs in the state could be completely full by Christmas Eve. This is only applicable to individual school sites. The best protection against COVID-19 continues to be to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, self-isolate if you are sick, practice physical distancing, and wear a clean face covering when in contact with others from outside your household. By notifying the public and workers of potential exposures as required under AB 685 we allow workers to take appropriate steps to protect themselves and their loved ones while also bolstering the response of public health officials.”. ICUs are quickly filling up in the state, with 75-percent of intensive care beds already occupied. Today, Ventura County moved off the most restrictive tier of the state’s COVID-19 watch list, which means schools could soon have the option of reopening for in-person instruction at all grade levels. Out of the 14,901, 155 were in Ojai and 80 in Oak View. For additional information about reopening protocols, see the Framework for Reopening Ventura County Schools at. If a person tests positive for COVID-19, they should expect a call from a contact tracer to discuss services to them while they isolate and how to protect others. “This has been a truly remarkable event in how we have worked together in partnership to support one another. If a school was implementing a phased re-opening (e.g., only opened grades K-2 for in-person instruction with set plans to phase in grades 3-6) while Ventura County was in Red Tier 2, the school site may continue their phased re-opening. Through Executive Order, Governor Gavin Newsom has temporarily waived the California law requiring drivers age 70 and older to visit a DMV field office to renew their license for the length of California’s State of Emergency or until modified. We understand the hardship faced by so many and appreciate that this next tier will offer the reopening of many areas. 297 were here. Stores with indoor operations that are open in the Purple Tier can increase indoor capacity to 50% in the Red Tier. KVTA News provides local news, traffic, and weather information 24/7 for Ventura County and nearby region. Nail Salons: Can be open for indoor service following the expanded personal care services guidance. A little bit of rain in Camarillo. UPDATES ON THE CORONAVIRUS CASE NUMBERS FOR VENTURA COUNTY PLUS COVID-19 RELATED NEWS RELEASES Click here for full story. County of Ventura meeting State reopening metrics, VENTURA, CA. Bars, pubs, brewpubs and breweries may operate outdoors if they are offering sit-down, outdoor meals. Restaurants can remain open for takeout or delivery past 10 pm. County testing sites are available 7 days a week at no cost with no appointment needed. The Agricultural Commissioner’s Office also issued 1,000,000 masks to agricultural sites throughout the County. Additionally, as of September 28, the State has allowed for outdoor playgrounds operated by a city, state, county, or federal government to open. Testing is available 7 days a week at sites throughout our County.”. Outdoor operations may be conducted under a tent, canopy, or other shelter if no more than one side is closed. If the County continues to meet the State metrics the State will allow the County to move into the Red Tier on October 6. KVTA News provides local news, traffic, and weather information 24/7 for Ventura County and nearby region. These efforts have included free testing, expanded testing hours and locations, contact tracing, multi-lingual outreach, assistance programs for food, rent and household bills, waived clinic fees, hotel vouchers, permanent housing and more. “During this extraordinary event, local hospitals have experienced economic hardships and unreimbursed costs due to surge preparation, the assistance for COVID patients and loss of business from decreases in elective surgeries and emergency room visits,” said County Executive Officer, Mike Powers. WARNING: SOME OF THE AUDIO AND VIDEO CONTAINED IN THE NEWS RELEASE FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS DISTURBING. They include: •     Face coverings will be required for all staff and for students in third grade and above. Once personal services are permitted in the Red Tier: There will be no time limit for personal services, confined space is permitted, the customer will not need to wear a mask when the service provider is wearing both a mask and face shield (for eye protection) when providing services on the face (per State Guidelines). News. If the County meets the metrics for an additional week the State will allow the County to move into the Red Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. If a business previously registered, they do not need to register again. “Testing is still very important for future case rate adjustments, but also for the Public Health team’s timely and effective contact investigation and tracing efforts. Schools Will Consider Reopening Dates asVentura County Coronavirus Status Improves. The DMV is completing the programming necessary so customers who meet the criteria will be able to complete their renewal online beginning December 6. Non-essential businesses and personal gatherings are prohibited between 10 PM and 5 AM, November 21 at 10 PM to 5 am December 21. We will continue to advocate for our local businesses and appreciate this opportunity to move forward,” said Mike Powers, County Executive Officer. Places of worship, higher education, and zoos and museums can open indoor operations at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is less. Because of this and the fact that classrooms cannot be filled to capacity, it will be extremely difficult to create a workable in-person schedule at the middle and high school levels. Testing is provided and contact tracing begins so that those who may have been exposed to a positive case are alerted and provided with guidance for self-quarantine. Currently, those establishments have been allowed to stay open until 10 PM. Schools that have not reopened must wait until they are eligible again, either by acquiring a waiver from Ventura County Public Health (grades TK-6 only) or by waiting until Ventura County returns to Red Tier 2 for at least two weeks. Nothing apparent that would suggest foul play, the woman might have died from natural causes … 106 active cases. For more information about COVID-19 response efforts please visit www.venturacountyrecovers.org. All individuals entering or residing in a homeless shelter or H-2A housing shall be screened for COVID-19 symptoms daily. The District will continue to monitor pandemic conditions and state and local Department of Public Health guidelines and restrictions and make adjustments to work status and access to the colleges as appropriate. Those who received the extensions are eligible to renew online. Schools that wish to begin providing in-person instruction for select students in grades 7-12 must follow the CDPH Cohort Guidance; this guidance is not meant to bring all students back for in-person instruction, but those that meet the Cohort Guidance criteria. •     Students will be kept in consistent groups (cohorts) as much as possible. The ability for senior drivers to renew online is the latest action to help Californians avoid or delay a DMV office visit during the COVID-19 pandemic. And again, this is for outdoor operations. Local news and headlines from Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Ventura and Simi Valley, California from the Ventura County Star The County of Ventura is in line with the guidance that has been provided by the State. “COVID-19 is still circulating in our County. “Ventura County has consistently exceeded the standards in five of the six initial metrics set by the state. Coronavirus Latest News & Updates 21st November 2020; Coronavirus Últimas noticias y actualizaciones 20th November 2020; Proveedores médicos 19th November 2020; Public Health Orders 6th October 2020 The County has been actively working with the State to advocate moving forward into this less restrictive tier. These hospitals have been vital partners with the County in addressing the pandemic by providing beds and health care for COVID-19 patients. State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts. These screening efforts are also taking place at agricultural facilities and businesses throughout the County. Governor Newsom announced today it will provide billions in sales tax deferrals. “Locally, the coordination has been incredible. Some schools may choose to reopen their campuses later than October 21 for a variety of reasons. • Indoor shopping malls can operate at 50% maximum occupancy (instead of 25%). The County anticipates that establishment in the Red Tier would become effective starting Tuesday, October 6, 2020. •     Athletic training and conditioning are allowed with social distancing, but actual competitions are on hold pending further guidance from public health officials. At last report, Ventura County has 13 coronavirus cases but that number is expected to rise. “To advance forward into the Red Tier 2, Ventura County needs to have lower daily case rates. These efforts have helped our entire community slow the spread of COVID-19. View the newsroom for COVID-19 updates at: Governor Newsom has enacted other components of his, https://edcollaborative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EDC-COVID19-BUSINESS-RESOURCE-GUIDE.pdf, https://www.wellnesseveryday.org/coping-during-coronavirus, https://www.ventura.org/departments/hsa/community-events/coronavirus-remote-resources/remote-resources-during-coronavirus/, https://www.vcemergency.com/staywellvc/faqs-general, https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/coronavirus-testing/, https://covid19.ca.gov/essential-workforce/, visit the State of California's COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy website, www.venturacountyrecovers.org/school-information/, expanded eligibility for drivers 69 and under to renew online, https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Outdoor%20Playgrounds%20and%20other%20Outdoor%20Recreational%20Facilities.aspx. “This advancement shows the commitment of our business community and community members to bring the numbers down. Ventura County currently has a daily case rate of 7.0. In addition to the Advisory, mask distribution and site visits there has been on-going multilingual educational outreach. The State monitors three key COVID-19 metrics in assessing how a County can move forward in the, “Our community members and businesses have worked so hard to follow the public health guidance. Strict protocols will still be in place for students and faculty who must be on campus for courses that cannot be remote. bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages, kart racing, and arcades). Woman's Body Found In Thousand Oaks Wednesday January 2, 2019. The shelter partners are screening for symptoms including temperature checks multiple times per day. “This is a critical time at which we must continue to work together to further slow the spread of COVID-19. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. •     Parents will be instructed to keep students home whenever they have a temperature or show symptoms. Ventura, CA – The State has issued a limited Stay at Home Order generally requiring that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 pm and 5 am in counties in the Purple Tier per the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. View the Spanish newsroom at: https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/newsroom-sp/  Spanish updates https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/subscribe-sp/. This Order is effective September 18 at 12:00 am. View the list of essential workforces from the State at: Family Entertainment Centers (e.g. As a reminder, the County of Ventura is in the State’s Purple Tier: In alignment with Purple Tier 1, the following sectors are permitted for OUTDOOR operations only until further notice. Governor Newsom has enacted other components of his worker protection package in recent weeks. Challenges with the vaccines are that they will require subzero temperature storage and that most require two injections given three weeks apart. The only way to do that is to do what we know works,” said Ventura County Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin. As of Tuesday, the case rate is 5.5 per 100,000 people and the test positivity rate is 3.0%. The County of Ventura Public Health Department is reporting concerning increases in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and the testing positivity rate. The new order allows them to stay open an hour later to 11 PM. “Protecting workers is critical to slowing the spread of this virus,” said Governor Newsom. Moving into the red tier means the following sectors can reopen with modifications: • Places of worship, restaurants, movie theaters and museums can be operated indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is less. These sectors must still maintain mitigation measures (social distancing, face covering, and sanitization) and specific modifications in parenthesis below: To learn more about the State’s Tier system and specific allowable activities for Ventura County, visit the State of California's COVID-19 Blueprint for a Safer Economy website. If through daily screening an individual or resident has symptoms related to COVID-19 the individual must immediately self-isolate and notify the manager, operator, owner of the facility or employer. Currently, elementary schools can apply for a waiver from Public Health to reopen. The Health Equity Metric requires that the lowest Healthy Places Index (HPI) quartile be below 8%. 1,000 talking about this. “These two laws will help California workers stay safe at work and get the support they need if they are exposed to COVID-19.”, “I thank the Governor, my colleagues in the Legislature, and the many stakeholders who worked with us on SB 1159 to improve the lives of the Californians who are working to keep our state, our economy and our communities operating. “I urge everyone to understand that school district leaders are working to reopen in the most responsible way, which may mean spending additional time on distance learning at some schools.”. The county currently has an adjusted case rate of 7.2 new cases per day per 100,000 … EL PASO, Texas – In the wake of several members of the Miners football program testing positive for Covid-19, which forced the cancellation of… November 29, 2020 1:37 pm Once in the Red Tier, personal care services, restaurants, places of worship, movie theaters, gyms and fitness centers, along with museums, zoos and aquariums will be able to open for indoor operations with modifications. The California Department of Public Health has also issued a new Health Equity Metric that goes into effect today. Others may have reservations about being in a crowded school environment while the pandemic is ongoing. “We recognize that people have passionate feelings on both sides of the school reopening issue, and we want nothing more than to get students safely back to class,” said Stan Mantooth, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools. There is no longer a time limit for facilities serving meals. 2, 213 people have been tested in the County of Ventura. If a district has a phased reopening of their schools, the schools in that district that did not open for in person instruction may not reopen until Ventura County has returned to Red Tier 2 for two weeks. California is launching a small business emergency relief package. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/11/19/state-issues-limited-stay-at-home-order-to-slow-spread-of-covid-19/, https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/limited-stay-at-home-order.aspx, https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/limited-stay-at-home-order-qa.aspx. Schools conducting in-person instruction must maintain mitigation measures, including social distancing, face coverings, and sanitization, in compliance with schools guidance from CDPH and Ventura County Public Health. This has allowed for an adjustment by the State of the case rate from 8 to 7. Waiver information can be found at www.venturacountyrecovers.org/school-information/. Communities that make up the majority of our state’s low-wage workers. “Unlike several other counties, the case rate and testing positivity rates in our most impacted areas do not stand to hold us back from moving tiers. Spence and Big Tom McClain from The KVTA Morning Show will be at Marie Callender's in Camarillo, … Schools conducting in-person instruction must maintain mitigation measures, including social distancing, face coverings, and sanitization, in compliance with school guidance from CDPH and Ventura County Public Health. Additionally, the bill establishes a rebuttable presumption when there is a workplace outbreak over a 14-day timeframe. Bills expand access to workers’ compensation and require employers to notify local officials and employees of COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace, Watch today's worker protection bill signing here. If a community member tests positive, they should isolate for 10 days from the onset of illness and until symptoms have improved and fever has resolved. At this time, only schools that have applied for school waivers and have been approved are allowed to be open for in-person instruction. Outdoor operations may be conducted under a tent, canopy, or other shelter if no more than one side is closed. The DMV previously expanded eligibility for drivers 69 and under to renew online, even if their DMV notification states they must come to an office. For the past two weeks, Ventura County has met those benchmarks. Governor Newsom says the current spike in coronavirus cases statewide has forced him to put the brakes on the state's reopening process and Monday he sent 28 counties, including Ventura County, careening back to the most restrictive "purple" tier which means no indoor-only outdoor operations for some businesses and activities, and, reduced capacity limits for indoor operations for other businesses and activities. KVTA News provides local news, traffic, and weather information 24/7 for Ventura County and nearby region. KVTA News provides local news, traffic, and weather information 24/7 for Ventura County and nearby region. This notification will help workers take necessary precautions such as seeking testing, getting medical help or complying with quarantine directives. SB 1159 expands access to workers’ compensation and makes it easier for first responders, health care workers and people who test positive due to an outbreak at work to get the support they need, including necessary medical care and wage replacement benefits. 11-28-2020. Businesses must also be registered to reopen at www.vcreopens.com. Short wait times and results within 24 hours are the standard right now. If the County continues to meet the threshold for case rate and other metrics, K-12 schools across the County could reopen as early as Wednesday, October 21, 2020. “Our County, in partnership with our community, has done well but we can’t lift our guard. This hard work from the community allowed for the State to provide the County with an adjustment factor downward. • All personal care services such as massage, tattoos and piercing salons can open indoors. (CAMARILLO, Calif.) September 22, 2020 – Ventura County Community College District announces that due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, a majority of its classes at Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura colleges will continue to be remote for the spring 2021 semester, which begins Jan. 11. •     Anyone experiencing symptoms at school will be sent home. Two new deaths reported Tuesday for a total of 185. We’ve seen this in the remarkable compliance reported by our business ambassadors and city and state inspectors. VCCCD Announces Spring Semester Will Be Remote, District practices utmost precaution to keep its approximately 31,000 students safe. Nearly all California drivers are now eligible to renew their license online or by mail – even if their renewal notice states an office visit is required. 16 people have recovered. As a result, some schools may determine that the best option is to continue with full-time distance learning. The DMV continues to streamline its processes to limit the time customers spend at an office. Updates at  https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/subscribe/. For additional information about reopening protocols, see the Framework for Reopening Ventura County Schools at www.vcoe.org/framework. expanded personal care services guidance. Ventura, CA - Today, the State of California announced new COVID-19 Tier assignments for counties. Santa Clara County has the second-highest number including a reserve officer with the San Jose Police Department. As of Nov. 5, there were 14,901 people who had ever been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ventura County, and 708 active cases under quarantine. https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/coronavirus-latest-news-updates/, https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/subscribe/, https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/newsroom-sp/, https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/subscribe-sp/. The area has been the location for several fires during the past week. Here is a link that details what the purple tier will mean for Ventura County. Over the last few weeks, businesses and public spaces have reopened, and many more people have been out and around others. UPDATES ON THE CORONAVIRUS CASE NUMBERS FOR VENTURA COUNTY PLUS COVID-19 RELATED NEWS RELEASES ... (Photo by Tom Spence, KVTA) Click here for full story. SB 1159 (Hill) expands access to workers’ compensation by creating a rebuttable presumption for front line workers -- health care workers, firefighters and peace officers. Due to increasing case rates, Ventura County and 40 other counties in the State will move back to the more restrictive Tier 1 Purple. ©2020 Gold Coast Broadcasting  |  Contest Rules  |  Employment Opportunities. California is weighing whether to enact more coronavirus restrictions as cases continue to surge in the state. It does mean that we must restrict our interactions with people outside of our households for non-essential activities or social gatherings. Students may register for classes at more than one VCCCD college. Latest news on COVID-19. Customers can use the Service Advisor on the DMV website to learn their options to complete DMV tasks. The County of Ventura has been committed to equitable response and serving and protecting the most vulnerable since the beginning of the pandemic. 17 new cases. A new Ventura County Health Officer Order has been issued to align with the tier advancement. Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter "Cancel or avoid gatherings this week," Public Health Director Rigoberto Vargas urged the public at the Nov. 10 Board of Supervisors meeting, noting that lowering the transmission of the coronavirus is vital to … Until today, Ventura County had been in the state's purple tier, the most restrictive tier. In order to mitigate the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Board of Supervisors has approved programs for businesses, renters, seniors and homeless persons by utilizing a portion of the $147 million in funding the County received from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund under the CARES Act. In addition to scheduling and safety considerations, school districts need to ensure there are enough teachers available to resume in-person instruction. Customers applying for a REAL ID are encouraged to fill out the, The DMV continues to recommend that customers use its online services, expanded virtual services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. This means classrooms can only be filled to a fraction of their normal capacity. In addition to this outreach, early on the County funded expanded evening hours for Food Share pop-up sites allowing for more accessibility to food and a rental assistance program was launched to provide funding for those who cannot afford to pay rent due to COVID-19 impacts. If a district has a phased reopening of their schools, the schools in that district that did not open for in-person instruction may not reopen until Ventura County has returned to Red Tier 2 for two weeks. However, because our case rate was at 12 the week ending November 7th, even with the large adjustment factor, we were not able to get under the required metric of 7 or less,” said Mike Powers, County Executive Officer. The County will continue to support health equity with expanded outreach and support throughout the County. COVID-19 UPDATES FOR VENTURA COUNTY. Last week, he signed AB 1867, legislation that immediately ensured access to paid sick leave for every California employee, closing gaps in federal and state law. “Businesses are encouraged to prepare now for reopening,” added Powers. Additionally, as of September 28, the State has allowed for outdoor playgrounds operated by a city, state, county, or federal government to open. The County’s Farmworker Resource Program coordinators serve the agricultural community throughout the year. “We appreciate the ongoing support of the community as we continue to take steps to protect the safety and health of our students and employees while providing educational instruction and student support,” said Board Chair Bernardo M. Perez. This is not an exhaustive list, but we hope these examples will help clarify what residents and businesses may be permitted to do under the State’s Order. Rain into the night and scattered showers for tomorrow. “This is a huge step forward for our County,” said Mike Powers, County Executive Officer. Fitness centers and gyms will be able to offer indoor operations at 10% capacity. 11-28-2020. •     Facilities and equipment will be disinfected on a regular basis. Sit down dining may only take place with members of the same household, it must be outdoors and must end by 10 pm. These sectors must still maintain mitigation measures (social distancing, face covering, and sanitization) and specific modifications in parenthesis below: In alignment with California Department of Health requirements, schools (all grade levels) that have reopened for in-person instruction, either under a waiver or while Ventura County was in Red Tier 2, are permitted to continue to conduct in-person instruction. “Our faculty at all the colleges has worked hard to adapt the curriculum for online learning so that students have an excellent learning experience.”. Another issue that complicates reopening is transportation. The funding will be distributed to Community Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center, St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital and Adventist Health Simi Valley. •     Staff and students will receive health screenings on a regular basis. As of September 29, the County has met the threshold for the case rate for the Red Tier. There were 127 new cases of coronavirus in Ventura County Tuesday with 2111 new people tested. The not-for-profit hospital industry is another sector that is in need of financial support. The effort includes Ventura County Medical Center Doctors in partnership with Public Health, the Farmworker Resource Program and Logrando Bienestar. Print Email Details Published: Friday, 06 November 2020 19:16 There are "concerning increases in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and the testing positivity rate," according to Ventura County Public Health officials who issued an alert on the rising numbers on Friday, Nov. 6. Stay informed at www.venturacounty.org. •     Classrooms will be arranged to keep everyone at least six feet apart. The Order does not prevent members of the same household from leaving their residences together, as long as they do not intermingle with others while out. Clearing this last hurdle is a testament to the public’s patience and adherence to safety protocols. All businesses not operating as part of California’s Critical Infrastructure workforce must close by 10 pm. Providing direct outreach to farmworkers has been a top priority throughout the County’s COVID-19 response efforts. With increased contact among non-household members, there are many more opportunities for transmission of COVID-19, particularly if public health directives are not followed, and the data is now showing concerning trends,” said Public Health Officer, Doctor Robert Levin. Commercial licenses, including those for drivers 70 and older, expiring between March and December are extended through December 2020, to align with federal guidelines. The testing is offered during later evening hours at all sites and on weekends at the Oxnard site. Ventura County Public Health reported the following COVID-19 numbers for Ventura County on Tuesday: -187 new cases since yesterday -16,649 total cases -14,868 recovered cases -1,608 active cases under quarantine -240,160 people tested -53 hospitalizations -10 in the ICU … Under AB 685 (Reyes), employers must report an outbreak to local public health officials. Ask Dr. Halverson: Coronavirus vaccines: Encouraging news, significant challenges Latest state COVID-19 mandatory requirements: 'Gatherings that include more than 3 households are prohibited' Parking permit may be ticket out of homelessness Public Health issues alert as COVID-19 cases in VC increase This bill strengthens Cal/OSHA’s enforcement authority by providing clear authority to close a worksite due to a COVID-19 hazard and reducing the timeframe for COVID-19 citations. malls, destination centers, swap meets, excluding food courts and common areas) (maximum 25% capacity). Because of social distancing requirements, school buses will not be able to carry the usual number of students. “We ask our residents to continue to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities from COVID-19 by limiting gathering with anyone you don’t live with, wearing a face covering whenever you leave home, maintaining at least 6 feet of distance from anyone you don’t live with, wash your hands frequently,” said Rigoberto Vargas, Public Health Director. Read more about areas that will reopen by. School openings for in-person instruction are only able to be considered once a county has been in the Red Tier for 14 consecutive days. These workers help all of us meet the incredible challenges we face today,” said Senator Jerry Hill. The changes come after the County qualified to move into the less restrictive red tier of the State's four-tiered, color-coded reopening system. On the days they are not in class, students will continue receiving instruction through distance learning. The DMV continues to recommend that customers use its online services, expanded virtual services and other service channels to complete transactions, including eligible driver’s license and vehicle registration renewals. The team provides medical and mental health and wellness outreach where physicians visit the farms to answer questions, test and provide prevention information. When they do reopen, schools will need to maintain strict social distancing, keeping students and staff at least six feet away from each other. “That same hard work must continue moving forward so that we don’t revert back to the purple tier and instead continue making progress towards the next tier, orange, so that additional businesses can reopen.”. He also advanced significant funding for worker and employer outreach, education and enforcement activities related to COVID-19. We are encouraging all community members to get tested. These sectors must still maintain mitigation measures (social distancing, face covering, and sanitization): Bars, pubs, brewpubs and breweries may operate outdoors if they are offering sit-down, outdoor meals. The clinics have also provided expanded multi-lingual tele-health efforts to answer questions and provide guidance. In making the decision, VCCCD leadership carefully explored the issue and prioritized the health and safety of its approximately 31,000 students and 1,700 employees during the pandemic. The DMV previously provided yearlong extensions to senior drivers with noncommercial licenses expiring in March through December 2020. Last updated November 29, 2020 at 12:25 PM. The total number of cases since March...20,193. Ventura County Headed Back To The Coronavirus Purple Tier. Schools that wish to begin providing in-person instruction for select students in grades 7-12 must follow the CDPH Cohort Guidance; this guidance is not meant to bring all students back for in-person instruction, but those that meet the Cohort Guidance criteria. Wearing masks, social distancing and only gathering with members of one’s household are important measures to keep us on the right path,” said Public Health Director Rigoberto Vargas. Governor Gavin Newsom said he could put a strict stay-at-home order in place if rising infections threaten to overwhelm hospitals. It was limited to 90 minutes but effective immediately there is no time limit. This hybrid approach will allow all students to have some in-class instruction a few days per week. March 27. State announces Ventura County among 41 Counties moved back to Purple Tier, Community encouraged to get tested, wear masks social distance and avoid gatherings to slow the spread. To enter the state’s less restrictive Orange Tier, it needs to stay under 5%. The situation becomes much more complicated in middle school and high school where students switch classrooms and mix with different groups multiple times a day according to each student’s unique schedule. 0:20. This is now a call to action to continue to be diligent in following the guidance and to use extra caution with any type of gatherings so that we can continue to move forward.”, Daily cases, which are reported Monday through Friday, have increased. Businesses that are impacted by this are asked to make their operational modifications by midnight November 17, 2020. KVTA News provides local news, traffic, and weather information 24/7 for Ventura County and nearby region. KVTA News provides local news, traffic, and weather information 24/7 for Ventura County and nearby region. bowling alleys, miniature golf, batting cages, kart racing, and arcades), Personal care services (e.g. “We’re safer in the community only if we follow the very specific directives issued by public health. Garage Sales and Swap Meets are now allowed following state guidance. and to avoid gathering with non-household members. “For more than 100 years, California has stood for worker safety. The economic toll of this virus continues to adversely impact the business community. 293 were here. “COVID-19 infections and deaths disproportionately affect the Latino, Black, and Asian Pacific Islander communities. •     School officials will work with Ventura County Public Health on contact tracing if positive cases arise. The advisory also provided guidance for employers to have soap or disinfectant, potable water and single-use disposable towels available at worksites and throughout facilities. 298 were here. The goal of the metric is to prevent spread among disproportionately impacted Californians. If Ventura County maintains its status for two additional weeks, schools may choose to reopen as early as Wednesday, October 21. Website of KVOA-TV, News 4 Tucson, in Tucson, Arizona, providing news, weather, sports, investigations and local interest information. Indoor operations are still not allowed. New student registration begins Nov. 16. 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