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 […]
County of Ventura Response to July 2nd MICOP and CAUSE Joint Statement and July 21st Board of Supervisor Meeting Comments

Subject: County of Ventura Response to July 2nd MICOP and CAUSE Joint Statement and July 21st Board of Supervisor Meeting Comments The County of Ventura commends the efforts of MICOP […]
$15 Million Grant Awarded for Ventura County Medical Center Pediatric Unit

Ventura, CA – The Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) has been selected to receive a $15 million grant from the California Health Facilities Authority for the construction and operating equipment […]
Ventura County Public Health Department Awarded National Reaccreditation Status – First in the State of California

Ventura, CA – The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) has announced that the Ventura County Public Health Department is among the first 25 local public health departments in the nation […]
County waives fees for various services to help businesses with impacts of COVID-19

VENTURA, CA – To help address the financial impact on businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County Board voted unanimously to waive service rates and fees for many County […]
Melissa Livingston named Director of the Ventura County Human Services Agency

She brings 40 years of experience serving the most vulnerable VENTURA, Calif – By a unanimous vote on June 8, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the recommendation of County […]
VCMC Moment of Silence

Dear Ventura County Community Members, We all watched in horror as Mr. George Floyd was killed by a Minnesota police officer, it is incumbent upon us to recognize the pain […]
County awarded highest credit ratings despite impacts of COVID-19

VENTURA, CA – The nation’s two top credit ratings firms – Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s – have awarded the County with their highest short-term rating and reaffirmed its triple A […]
Ventura County Library system is preparing to implement curbside services

State guidelines for retail curbside pick-up were modified last week to allow libraries to provide curbside pick-up of materials, and libraries across the county have begun to reopen these limited […]
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 […]