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County of Ventura awarded over $93M to support expansion of Behavioral Health infrastructure

May 13, 2025

15th Annual Safe Boating Expo returns to Channel Islands Harbor

May 8, 2025

MEDIA ALERT – Public invited to attend CARE Act Town Hall Meeting

May 1, 2025

Don’t Miss Your Flight! Get a Certified Copy of Your Birth Certificate to Apply for a REAL ID or Passport

April 30, 2025

County of Ventura appoints Roger Robinson new Human Services Agency Director

April 29, 2025

Public Invited to Open House on Updates to CEQA Implementation Manual and Initial Study Assessment Guidelines

April 29, 2025

County of Ventura receives Excellence in Public Information and Communications Award for 2023 Annual Report

April 16, 2025

County of Ventura recognizes dedicated public service from 23 longstanding employees

April 15, 2025

County of Ventura awarded $550,000 Catalyst Grant to establish Advanced Air Mobility Innovation Center

April 10, 2025

Ventura County Continuum of Care announces 15.6% reduction in 2025 Ventura County Homeless Count

April 9, 2025

Ventura County Board of Supervisors approve acceptance of grant to expand pet support program

March 19, 2025

Ventura County Board of Supervisors approves funding for air quality upgrades for the Ray D. Prueter Library

March 18, 2025

County of Ventura extends Dial-A-Ride transit agreements through 2027

March 11, 2025

County of Ventura announces transition of county websites to new .gov website domain

March 10, 2025

Board of Supervisors vote to support new state legislation for fire safety

February 25, 2025

Assessor’s Office completes reassessment of properties affected by the Mountain Fire

February 25, 2025

Mountain Fire Debris Removal Dashboard Now Available for Residents to Track Cleanup Progress

February 25, 2025

5 Questions: Monique Nowlin, Division Manager, Ventura County Area Agency on Aging

February 24, 2025

Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office releases 2024 Overdose Report

February 21, 2025

County of Ventura honors employees for 645 years of public service

January 29, 2025

Board of Supervisors approves over $1 Million in funding to The ARCH to address homelessness

January 29, 2025

5 Questions With a County Leader: Esteban Rodriguez, Director of Ventura County Animal Services

January 28, 2025

Ventura County Medical Center celebrates grand opening of new pediatric unit

December 23, 2024

Board of Supervisors approve expansion of Land Conservation Act Program to offer tax relief to agricultural landowners

December 18, 2024

Board of Supervisors appoint Dr. Uldine Castel as Public Health Officer

December 18, 2024

Board of Supervisors vote to approve up to $4.91M in fee waivers to support property owners affected by the Mountain Fire

December 18, 2024

Volunteers needed for annual Homeless Point-In-Time count

December 4, 2024

U.S. Small Business Administration to provide assistance to residents affected by the Mountain Fire

December 2, 2024

Ventura County Environmental Health Division to host Phase 2 Debris Removal Application Workshop for homeowners affected by the Mountain Fire

November 26, 2024

Ventura County Library offers essential computer and internet resources for residents free of cost

November 22, 2024

Local Assistance Center to close after serving close to 300 households impacted by the Mountain Fire

November 21, 2024

Phase 1 of debris removal set to begin for hazardous waste removal for properties partially damaged and destroyed by the Mountain Fire

November 19, 2024

Property tax relief available for property owners affected by the Mountain Fire

November 18, 2024

County of Ventura and City of Camarillo to open Local Assistance Center to help residents impacted by the Mountain Fire

November 12, 2024

Declaration of Local Health Emergency and health concerns from home and building fire ash

November 8, 2024

County of Ventura names Kimberlee Albers new Homeless Solutions Director

November 1, 2024

County of Ventura and the Hospital Association of Southern California host inaugural State of the Hospitals event

October 25, 2024

County of Ventura launches “Think Again” campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of fentanyl

October 23, 2024

County of Ventura’s Fleet Services honored with national awards for sustainability and excellence

October 15, 2024

County of Ventura appoints Esteban Rodriguez as new Animal Services Director

October 14, 2024

County of Ventura’s Procurement Division recognized with 25th consecutive National Award for Excellence

October 11, 2024

County Parks Department announces launch of the Ojai Valley Trail Paving Project

October 4, 2024

Resource Management Agency and House Farm Workers! publish Ventura County farmworker survey results

September 13, 2024

Resource Management Agency appoints new public information officer

September 9, 2024

County of Ventura to hold public listening session on Request for Proposal for local ambulance services

August 21, 2024

County of Ventura to host first-of-its-kind statewide Government and Disability Summit

August 16, 2024

Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures releases 2023 Crop and Livestock Report

July 24, 2024

Assessor sends Annual Value Notices for 2024

July 19, 2024

County of Ventura to host Career & Resource Expo

July 9, 2024

The County of Ventura Arts and Culture Investment Fund announces grant recipients

July 9, 2024

Assessor completes $179 billion Annual Assessment Roll

July 5, 2024

Dr. Theresa Cho appointed Director of the Health Care Agency

July 3, 2024

County of Ventura appoints Danielle Keys as new Human Resources Director

July 1, 2024

Veteran Services Office and Farmworker Resource Program move to new location at The Palms-Oxnard

July 1, 2024

County of Ventura names Gregg Strakaluse as Public Works Director

June 28, 2024

County employees commended for decades of devoted public service

June 21, 2024

Board of Supervisors approve $3.04 billion balanced budget for fiscal year 2024-2025

June 18, 2024

Dr. Loretta Denering appointed Behavioral Health Director

June 18, 2024

County of Ventura names Scott Powers as new Chief Financial Officer

June 13, 2024

Ventura County Department of Child Support Services named Outstanding Program by Child Support Directors Association of California

May 29, 2024

County of Ventura Arts & Culture Division to receive $75,000 Our Town Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

May 24, 2024

Ventura County Planning Division and Cultural Heritage Board to host Preservation Awards Ceremony

May 21, 2024

MUSSEL QUARANTINE

May 2, 2024

County of Ventura hosts Governor’s Senior Advisor on Homelessness

May 2, 2024

County of Ventura Building & Safety Division joins International Code Council for the celebration of Building Safety Month 2024

May 1, 2024

Ventura County Continuum of Care releases official results of the 2024 Ventura County Homeless Count

April 16, 2024

Congresswoman Julia Brownley presents $963,000 to the County of Ventura for Regional Public Safety Radio Project

April 4, 2024

Ventura County Fire & Simi Valley Police Department collaborate on safety vehicle

March 29, 2024

County of Ventura employees recognized for decades of public service

March 27, 2024

Empowering creativity: ReFrame Ventura County Arts and Culture Summit announced

March 26, 2024

Robert Mullane selected as Director of the Resource Management Agency

March 18, 2024

County officials hold press conference to present recent actions taken to address homelessness

March 12, 2024

County Board of Supervisors takes further action to reduce homelessness

February 29, 2024

Board of Supervisors ratify declaration of local emergency for Ventura County following February storms

February 13, 2024

Community members invited to provide feedback on recent Board of Supervisors direction to include additional designated disadvantaged communities in the Ventura County General Plan

February 8, 2024

Building and Safety Division announces new electronic building permit application system

February 7, 2024

Board of Supervisors approve adoption of Disability Access Strategic Plan

January 29, 2024

Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congressman Salud Carbajal present $12 million to the County of Ventura for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

January 26, 2024

Ventura County Board of Supervisors authorizes tolling agreement for lawsuits challenging Programmatic Environmental Impact Report for Santa Susana Field Laboratory Clean-up Project

January 12, 2024

County of Ventura invites public to respond to survey on COVID-19 response effort

January 11, 2024

County of Ventura recognizes employees for decades of dedication to public service

December 6, 2023

Study session to be held on additional potential disadvantaged community designations in unincorporated Ventura County

November 16, 2023

County of Ventura hosts Operation Green Light ceremony in support of local veterans

October 25, 2023

County of Ventura receives top honors for green fleet

October 18, 2023

Ventura County Human Services Agency Announces New Income Pilot Program for Former Ventura County Foster Youth

October 17, 2023

Harvesting All Dads: A Ventura County Initiative to Foster Fatherhood Engagement

October 5, 2023

Ventura County celebrates 2nd annual OAKtober with community greening and education events

October 3, 2023

Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus

October 2, 2023

County of Ventura recognizes employees for decades of commitment to public service

October 2, 2023

County of Ventura celebrates 150th anniversary with California Humanities- Humanities for All grant supported events

October 2, 2023

Public hearing to be held on the study of additional potential disadvantaged community designations in unincorporated Ventura County

September 21, 2023

Board of Supervisors appoint Korinne Bell as Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner

September 13, 2023

Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Report

August 23, 2023

Department of Child Support Services celebrates August as Child Support Awareness Month

August 7, 2023

County of Ventura and Museum of Ventura County announce upcoming series of events in celebration of 150th Anniversary of Ventura County

August 7, 2023

Assessor’s Office sends out annual value notices for 2023

July 28, 2023

County of Ventura Employees honored for decades of dedication to public service

July 28, 2023

Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Report

July 28, 2023

The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures marks 100-year milestone with release of 2022 Crop and Livestock Report

July 26, 2023

County Board of Supervisors approve $1.62M in funding for supportive shelter services in the Santa Clara Valley

July 26, 2023

County of Ventura to host Career & Resource Expo

July 13, 2023

Gina Johnson appointed Chief Probation Officer for the Ventura County Probation Agency

July 11, 2023

Assessor completes $171 billion 2023-24 Assessment Roll

July 10, 2023

County Disability Access Manager appointed to California Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities

July 5, 2023

Board of Supervisors approve $2.86 billion balanced budget for fiscal year 2023-2024

June 27, 2023

County of Ventura holds 150th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration with the Museum of Ventura County

June 27, 2023

Board of Supervisors vote to support California State Association of Counties’ ‘AT HOME’ Plan

June 21, 2023

General Services Agency to accept donation of memorial statues at County Veterans Memorial

June 7, 2023

Punta Gorda parking lot reopens after project to cut down on illegal street racing

June 5, 2023

County to host public ceremony to raise the Progress Pride flag

June 5, 2023

Board of Supervisors celebrate County employees with 25 years or more of service

May 24, 2023

County of Ventura and the Ventura County Arts Council partner with PINAYSPHERE to host first Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Art Exhibit

May 19, 2023

County of Ventura celebrates National Bike Month with CycleMAYnia

May 9, 2023

MUSSEL QUARANTINE

May 5, 2023

County of Ventura receives top 2023 Sustainability Award from the Southern California Association of Governments

May 5, 2023

County launches new initiative to help community take action on climate and improve local resiliency

April 27, 2023

County CEO recognized among the Top 50 Women in Business in 2023

April 24, 2023

Record Amounts of Rainfall Create Perfect Conditions for Mosquitoes

April 17, 2023

2023 Ventura County Homeless Count

April 11, 2023

Ventura County Cultural Heritage Program announces four new landmark designations

March 22, 2023

The Board of Supervisors seeks applications for at-large board members for Cultural Heritage Board

March 17, 2023

County of Ventura presents $5 million to CSU Channel Island to expand Early Childhood Care and Education Center

March 6, 2023

Community members invited to public meetings for potential disadvantaged community designations in areas of unincorporated Ventura County

March 3, 2023

Ventura County Public Health, Ventura Coast Milk Bank, Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County, and University of California Health Milk Bank Partner to Bring First Milk Depot to Ventura County

February 23, 2023

County of Ventura reaches settlement with CoLAB regarding 2024 General Plan

February 9, 2023

20th Annual County of Ventura Employee, Retiree, and Family Art Show award winners announced

February 1, 2023

County of Ventura announces new scholarship for EV workforce development

January 30, 2023

Gina Johnson appointed Interim Chief Probation Officer for the Ventura County Probation Agency

January 26, 2023

Board of Supervisors ratify declaration of local emergency for Ventura County following winter storms

January 26, 2023

Update Regarding Ventura Beach Closures due to Sewage Discharge

January 25, 2023

Congresswoman Julia Brownley presents $640,000 to the County of Ventura for Oxnard Family Justice Center services and resources

January 23, 2023

Update Regarding Sewage Discharge Affecting Ventura Beaches

January 20, 2023

Update Regarding Sewage Discharge Affecting Ventura Beaches

January 19, 2023

Natalie Hernandez named new County Public Information Officer

January 17, 2023

Supervisors Parks, Huber prepare for retirement after collectively serving 24 years

December 15, 2022

County of Ventura Announces New Environmental Grant Program

November 15, 2022

10th Annual Farm Day Coming to Ventura County on November 5th

November 4, 2022

Ventura County Parks to Complete Rincon Seawall Beautification Project

October 21, 2022

Preparing for the 2022 Flu Season

October 10, 2022

County Probation Chief Announces Retirement

October 4, 2022

County Advances Progress Toward Climate Goals with New 5.8-Megawatt Solar Project

September 27, 2022

County Sustainability Division Gets a New Look, Launches New Online Hub to Support Climate Action

September 26, 2022

Governor Appoints Oxnard Councilmember Vianey Lopez as District 5 County Supervisor

September 23, 2022

Public Memorial Planned and Scholarship Fund Established to Honor Supervisor Carmen Ramirez

September 21, 2022

County Selects New Arts and Culture Manager

September 21, 2022

Test Drive an Electric Vehicle at National Drive Electric Week

September 19, 2022

Oak Park Fire Safe Council Announces a Town Hall Meeting

September 16, 2022

Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus

September 15, 2022

Unpermitted Food Vendors – Residents and Visitors Beware of Foodborne Illness

September 12, 2022

County of Ventura Selects First-Ever Disability Access Manager

September 7, 2022

State Awards County and Camarillo-Based Casa Pacifica Additional $5.9 Million in Homekey Funds

August 26, 2022

Continuity of County Government As We Mourn the Passing of Chair Ramirez

August 24, 2022

County Mourns the Loss of the Chair of the Board of Supervisors, Carmen Ramirez

August 18, 2022

Community Members Invited to Public Workshops for Proposed Changes to the 2022 Ventura County Building Code

August 16, 2022

Mourning the Loss of Honorable Chair Carmen Ramirez

August 15, 2022

County of Ventura Celebrates National Child Support Awareness Month

August 9, 2022

County of Ventura Celebrates National Certified Farmers’ Market Week

August 8, 2022

3C-REN Provides Electric Induction Cooktops to Local Libraries

August 5, 2022

Board of Supervisors Appoints Dr. Sevet Johnson as County Executive Officer

August 2, 2022

County Of Ventura Ranked a Top Ten Digital County in the Nation by Center for Digital Government and National Association of Counties

July 29, 2022

County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures Releases 2021 Crop and Livestock Report

July 28, 2022

Getting Help with Child Support Just Got Easier in Ventura County

July 26, 2022

County of Ventura Public Health Department Confirms First Case of Monkeypox in Ventura County

July 22, 2022

County Assessor’s Office to Mail Assessed Value Notices Next Week

July 20, 2022

Military & Veteran Job Fair / Expo

July 15, 2022

County Launches an Electronic General Plan Platform and Releases Spanish version for Greater Accessibility

July 13, 2022

Board of Supervisors Unanimously Appoint Scott Gilman as the New Director of the Behavioral Health Department

July 12, 2022

Assessor completes $162 billion tax roll for property tax year 2022-23

July 7, 2022

County Board Approves $2.7 Billion Balanced Budget for FY 2022-23

June 22, 2022

Sales of Tropical Milkweed no Longer Allowed in Nurseries or Retail Centers

June 13, 2022

2nd Annual Progress Pride Flag Raising at the County of Ventura Government Center

June 7, 2022

County awarded highest credit ratings by nation’s top credit rating firms

June 2, 2022

Ventura County Public Health Shares Guidance to Navigate the U.S.’ Infant Formula Shortage

May 27, 2022

Educational Walk on the South Branch Arroyo Conejo Wednesday, June 1st

May 26, 2022

Water is Life: Managing for resilience lies in our hands

May 26, 2022

County of Ventura Behavioral Health Department Collaborates with Ventura County Office of Education and the BRITE Program to Host Community Mental Wellness Event for Youth

May 24, 2022

Living With Wildlife

May 3, 2022

County Launches Community Survey On County Seal Redesign

April 26, 2022

Board of Supervisors launches survey for input on CEO recruitment

April 15, 2022

Dr. Sevet Johnson selected as Interim County Executive Officer

March 22, 2022

Ventura County Health Care Agency (VCHCA) Partners with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and CHLA Medical Group (CHLAMG) to Begin Expanding Access to High Quality Pediatric Care

March 22, 2022

Ventura County Health Care Agency Partners with Keck School of Medicine of USC to Bring New Opportunities to Current and Prospective Learners

March 22, 2022

Statement by Chair Carmen Ramirez and Supervisor Linda Parks

March 16, 2022

Special Report: 2021 Fatal Overdoses

March 15, 2022

COUNTY OF VENTURA FARMWORKER RESOURCE PROGRAM LAUNCHES TRILINGUAL “RAÍZ INFORMATIVA” VIDEO PODCAST IN MIXTECO, ZAPOTECO, AND SPANISH

March 15, 2022

Ventura County’s Indoor Mask Order Will Be Lifted February 16, In Alignment With The State

February 10, 2022

Dustin Gardner Appointed As Next County Of Ventura Fire Chief

February 1, 2022

County Dept Of Airports Acknowledges Community Survey; Results Align With Department’s Current Path

January 13, 2022

County of Ventura transitions to in person services by appointment to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, online services encouraged, all essential services to continue

January 1, 2022

Prepare for Heavy Rains

December 28, 2021

$70 Property Tax Break Available for Qualified Homeowners

December 16, 2021

County Board of Supervisors supports the creation of more than 235 affordable housing units filling critical gap in housing needs for the most vulnerable and expanding behavioral health support

December 15, 2021

First confirmed case of Omicron COVID-19 variant identified in Ventura County

December 10, 2021

County ranked fourth county in the nation in securing FEMA funding for pandemic response

December 8, 2021

County Fire Chief Announces Retirement

December 2, 2021

Board of Supervisors Approves 2 Majority Latinx Districts in Final Redistricting Map

November 24, 2021

Revised Draft Supervisorial District Maps Available Ahead of November 16 Public Hearing

November 13, 2021

Pfizer Bio-NTech vaccine available for 5- to 11-year-olds in Ventura County

November 3, 2021

Revised Draft Supervisorial District Maps Available Ahead of November 9 Public Hearing

November 2, 2021

Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Booster Shots Available for Eligible Residents in Ventura County

October 22, 2021

County of Ventura Planning Division to Host Community Meeting on Permit Application for a Proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility in Unincorporated Santa Paula

October 22, 2021

Board of Supervisors Approves $12.7 Million to Fund All Eligible Businesses in Fourth Business Assistance Grant Program

October 20, 2021

Ventura County Health Officer extends indoor face covering order and issues criteria for lifting order

October 18, 2021

Proposed Project – Ri-Nu Wastewater Treatment Facility in Santa Paula

October 18, 2021

County of Ventura Brings 3MW Solar Array Online in Fillmore

October 14, 2021

Draft Supervisorial District Maps Available for Review

October 11, 2021

New Director of Airports Selected

October 8, 2021

Civil Grand Jury in Session – Public Complaints Welcome

September 30, 2021

Ventura County Now Administering Pfizer Booster Shots to Eligible Residents

September 27, 2021

Ventura County Public Health Extends Indoor Mask Order

September 17, 2021

Benefits of Driving Electric Celebrated at the Oxnard National Drive Electric Week Event

September 17, 2021

Michael Tripp named as Channel Islands Harbor Director

September 15, 2021

County Board of Supervisors provides $70 million in 4 rounds of Business Assistance Grants

September 15, 2021

Ventura County Behavioral Health Hosts Annual Suicide Prevention Online Forum

September 9, 2021

COMMUNITY MEMBERS ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE INPUT ON COUNTY OF VENTURA REDISTRICTING

September 2, 2021

Update on efforts in the Santa Clara River Bottom

August 30, 2021

County of Ventura to Host First Redistricting Community Meeting on August 31, 2021

August 24, 2021

Ventura County Public Health Issues New Health Order Requiring Masking Indoors

August 20, 2021

Additional mRNA Dose for Immunocompromised Persons

August 17, 2021

Post-Census Redistricting Process Underway in Ventura County

August 17, 2021

County of Ventura Initiates Response Efforts to Address Homeless Encampments in Watershed Areas Beginning with the Santa Clara River Bottom

August 13, 2021

Public Health Advisory: Urging Vaccination and Masking Indoors

August 5, 2021

Ventura County Public Health Issues Health Advisory Urging Vaccinations and Masking Indoors

August 5, 2021

County Agricultural Commissioner 2020 Crop & Livestock Report Highlights Diverse Stories of Women in Ventura County Agriculture

July 29, 2021

Board of Supervisors Approves New Five-Year Contract for County Executive Officer

July 27, 2021

Wildfire Smoke Text Alert System for Farmworkers Launched in Ventura County

July 21, 2021

Celebration of Probation Services Week 2021 – Probation Chief Honors Peace Officer and Civilian Staff Who Help Keep Our Communities Safe

July 20, 2021

County of Ventura Public Health Advisory: Public Health Strongly Recommends All Community Members Wear Masks Indoors to Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19

July 19, 2021

Notice: Oak Park Fire Safety Town Hall to be Hosted Outdoors, July 22, 6:30 pm

July 19, 2021

Assessor completes $152 billion tax roll for property tax year 2021-22

July 8, 2021

Ventura County APCD, Clean Power Alliance, and Regional Energy Alliance Announce Upcoming Launch of the Largest Electric Vehicle Charger Installation Effort (Nearly $6 Million) in the County

July 7, 2021

Ventura County Harbor Department Director Announces Retirement

June 24, 2021

County Board of Supervisors approves $2.55 billion balanced budget for FY 2021-2022

June 22, 2021

Excessive Heat Warning

June 14, 2021

County Executive Office presents $2.55 billion balanced preliminary budget for FY 2021-2022 Including service enhancements in public health, mental health, safety, diversity, and capital improvements

June 10, 2021

County of Ventura awarded highest credit ratings and successful financing

June 8, 2021

County’s COVID spending plan totals $373 million in support

June 3, 2021

County of Ventura to enter Yellow Tier 12:01 am June 2

June 1, 2021

County of Ventura likely to reach State’s Yellow least restrictive tier 12:01 am June 2

May 25, 2021

A Message from the Director of Airports: Camarillo and Oxnard Airport Master Plan Update

May 22, 2021

County Board of Supervisors Prioritizes Actions to Protect Declining Populations of Western Monarch Butterflies and Other Pollinators

May 21, 2021

County of Ventura and City of Oxnard reach cooperation agreement for Channel Islands Harbor

May 19, 2021

National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day 2021

May 14, 2021

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Youth Aged 12-15

May 13, 2021

Getting vaccinated is the best gift you can give this Mother’s Day

May 7, 2021

Ventura County launches COVID-19 Vaccine public outreach campaign in partnership with Ventura County Complete Reach Committee to build community immunity

April 30, 2021

County Board of Supervisors approves concept for 3rd Business Assistance Grant Program

April 27, 2021

County Board of Supervisors approves MOU with City of Oxnard for a permanent emergency shelter

April 27, 2021

County of Ventura approves $3.65 million in additional funding for Farmworker Household Assistance Program to help farmworkers struggling from ongoing impacts of COVID-19

April 27, 2021

Leading Through Crisis with Mindfulness: Anna Kumor’s Journey

April 26, 2021

Empowering the Next Generation of Public Servants One Person at a Time: Sabrina Anderson’s Journey

April 26, 2021

Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine to Resume in Ventura County Appointments Available 4/27

April 26, 2021

Statement from County Executive Officer Michael Powers

April 20, 2021

Board of Supervisors Dismisses Lawsuit Against Godspeak Calvary Chapel

April 13, 2021

County of Ventura to hold use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

April 13, 2021

County of Ventura to enter State’s Orange Tier 12:01 am April 7

April 6, 2021

Community Urged to Prevent COVID-19 Spread During Spring Break by Keeping it Local and Following Public Health Guidelines

April 1, 2021

County of Ventura poised to move to State’s Orange Tier Next Week

March 30, 2021

CA COVID‐19 Rent Relief Available to Income-Eligible Households

March 26, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to expand to 50+ April 1 and 16+ April 15

March 25, 2021

Safety Alert: US Food and Drug Administration warns of investigation of acute non-viral hepatitis illness “Real Water” brand alkaline water – Do not drink, cook, sell or serve “Real Water”

March 19, 2021

Terry Theobald Selected to Lead County of Ventura Information Technology Services

March 18, 2021

Statement from County Executive Officer Mike Powers Regarding Horrific Shootings in Atlanta, Georgia

March 18, 2021

County of Ventura moves forward to the Red Tier 12:01 am March 17

March 16, 2021

Board of Supervisors Dismisses 5 COVID Lawsuits Against Non-Compliant Businesses

March 16, 2021

County Board of Supervisors Appoints Tiffany N. North as County Counsel

March 12, 2021

CEO Appoints Barry Zimmerman as the Director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency

March 11, 2021

Second Installment of 2020-21 Ventura County Secured Property Taxes – Due Now, 10% Penalty Plus $30 Cost Assessed After April 12, 2021

March 11, 2021

County of Ventura launches Second $20 million COVID-19 Business Assistance Grant Program. Pre-registration March 24-March 30 Applications Accepted March 31 to April 6

March 9, 2021

Special Report: 2020 Fatal Overdoses

February 25, 2021

County receives certificate of achievement in financial reporting

February 2, 2021

State of California Lifts Regional Stay at Home Order for All Regions. Ventura County in the State’s Purple Tier Effective Immediately.

January 25, 2021

State of California’s Proposed Budget Calls for $14 Billion in Economic Relief

January 9, 2021

Ventura County District 5 Supervisor Carmen Ramirez takes oath of office

January 5, 2021

County of Ventura Providing 91% of CARES Funding to Community. Congressional Relief Bill to provide badly needed unemployment and business support

December 22, 2020

SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, VENTURA COUNTIES REQUEST REMOVAL FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION STAY HOME ORDER

December 8, 2020

Director of Ventura County Health Care Agency Announces Retirement

December 8, 2020

Matt LaVere Appointed Supervisor for the 1st District of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors

December 7, 2020

Counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Seek to Exit State’s Large Southern California Region Under the Stay Home Order to Create Smaller Central Coast Region

December 7, 2020

County of Ventura’s First Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Announced

November 30, 2020

State issues Limited Stay At Home Order

November 20, 2020

State announces Ventura County among 41 Counties moved back to Purple Tier

November 16, 2020

Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings

November 16, 2020

Racism Declared a Public Health Crisis by County of Ventura Board of Supervisors

November 12, 2020

Ventura County completes the 2020 Census ranked in the 95th percentile nationwide

November 11, 2020

Assemblymember Irwin and Community Partners Champion Critical Second Wave of Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing in Ventura County

November 9, 2020

12 Acts of Kindness

November 5, 2020

Navy, Ventura County Enter into a Cost-Saving Support Agreement

October 22, 2020

County of Ventura Business Assistance Grant to go out to thousands of local businesses

October 20, 2020

Claudia Bautista to lead County of Ventura’s Public Defender’s Office

October 20, 2020

Board of Supervisors approves $10 Million COVID-19 Hospitals Assistance Program

October 16, 2020

2020 Ventura County Secured Property Taxes – Due November 1, 2020

October 16, 2020

Sheriff to Report on Contact Between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Inmates

October 13, 2020

3C-REN Recognizes National Energy Awareness Month with Activities for Residents and Businesses in Central Coast Region

October 13, 2020

County of Ventura Meeting State Reopening Metrics Poised to Enter Red Tier in One Week

September 29, 2020

Ventura County Health Care Agency Partners Bring My Birth Matters Campaign to Local Mixteco Community

September 29, 2020

Ventura County Health Care Agency Named Amongst Highest Performing Health Centers Nationwide; Receives Three Awards from U.S. Health and Human Services for Quality

September 29, 2020

County Expands Drug Resources by Launching New Data Dashboard

September 29, 2020

State of County 2020 Provides a Behind the Scenes View of COVID-19 Response

September 24, 2020

Considering Going Electric? Check Out Ventura Drive Electric Week Events

September 23, 2020

All cities across Ventura County surpass 2010 Census self-response rate. Still eight days left to complete the census!

September 22, 2020

County of Ventura Named #1 Digital County in the Nation by Center for Digital Government and National Association of Counties

September 3, 2020

Farmworker Household Assistance Program launched September 1. County aims to help farmworkers struggling from impacts of COVID-19.

September 2, 2020

Oxnard Vagabond Inn Under Consideration for Project HomeKey Funding

September 2, 2020

Excessive Heat Warning Issued by National Weather Service

September 2, 2020

County Executive Office to Present Balanced Budget for FY 2020-2021 Despite COVID-19 Impacts. Revised Preliminary Budget to be Presented at September 1 Board of Supervisors Meeting

August 26, 2020

Ventura County Rental Assistance Program Helps Thousands of Local Renters. Three months of rent funded to provide relief from COVID-19 impacts.

August 21, 2020

County Hosts Virtual Community Meeting to Discuss Housing Element Update

August 20, 2020

Excessive Heat Warning

August 14, 2020

County residents asked to turn in seed shipments from China to Agricultural Commissioner’s Office

August 5, 2020

County to hold virtual community forum on the intersection of race and law enforcement

July 24, 2020

Board of Supervisors approves executive position to promote diversity and inclusion in County workforce and hears report from Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

July 22, 2020

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

July 22, 2020

$15 Million Grant Awarded for Ventura County Medical Center Pediatric Unit

July 1, 2020

Ventura County Public Health Department Awarded National Reaccreditation Status – First in the State of California

June 19, 2020

County waives fees for various services to help businesses with impacts of COVID-19

June 10, 2020

Melissa Livingston named Director of the Ventura County Human Services Agency

June 9, 2020

VCMC Moment of Silence

June 9, 2020

County awarded highest credit ratings despite impacts of COVID-19

June 9, 2020

Ventura County Library system is preparing to implement curbside services

June 1, 2020

Board of Supervisors Approves $20 Million Economic Stabilization and Recovery Programs

May 29, 2020

Make Your Mark: Check in and Protect Older Adults

May 28, 2020

County of Ventura Approved by State for Accelerated Reopening: Largest County in the State to be approved

May 20, 2020

700,000 Masks Being Distributed to Agricultural Community

May 18, 2020

COVID-19 Notice: Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office Open by Appointment Only Beginning May 19, 2020

May 18, 2020

Ventura County Library launches new free online tutoring program

May 11, 2020

Stay Well VC, Safely Reopening Ventura County

May 8, 2020

Firefighter Robby increases awareness to prevent drowning during National Water Safety Month

May 6, 2020

Updated Parking Along Pacific Coast Highway

May 2, 2020

2020 Ventura County Earth Day Awards: Board of Supervisors honors five environmental champions in Ventura County

April 22, 2020

County of Ventura Prepares for Reopening

April 22, 2020

County of Ventura Takes Steps Forward on Road to Reopening. Public Health Officer Extends Modified Stay Well At Home Order.

April 18, 2020

Status of Ventura County Park System – County of Ventura to Reopen Parks – 4/17/20, 5 pm

April 17, 2020

County of Ventura Works with Community Partners to Bring Antibody Tests to Region

April 16, 2020

Agricultural Commissioner Issues Advisory for Agricultural Worker Protection During COVID-19 Crisis

April 15, 2020

Agricultural Essential Worker Cards Issued to Farmworkers

April 10, 2020

Ventura County residents encouraged to complete the Census and be counted

April 7, 2020

Removal of high-risk tree in Meiners Oaks initiates work to stop and limit the spread of invasive shot-hole borer

April 7, 2020

County receives certificate of achievement in financial reporting

February 25, 2020

Santa Rosa Valley Park Gate Fees

February 25, 2020

Statement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on potential use of Naval Base Ventura County – Point Mugu for quarantine

February 24, 2020

Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available

February 21, 2020

Barry Zimmerman Named Chief Deputy Director of the Ventura County Health Care Agency

February 11, 2020

Farmworker Resource Program Celebrates Progress

February 7, 2020

Ventura County Public Health Department Safety Alert – Novel Coronavirus

February 2, 2020

Ventura County Health Care Agency Announces Santa Clara Valley Town Hall Meetings

January 30, 2020

Robby to the Rescue! Ventura County Fire Department launches new educational video series

January 15, 2020

Ventura County Library receives national grant from ALA to support Census 2020 work

January 15, 2020

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☀️Great news, Ventura County! The Ojai Valley Trail is now fully reopened. The popular trail, stretching from Ventura to Ojai, underwent major upgrades to improve safety, accessibility, and overall enjoyment for everyone . The repaving project spearheaded by @venturacountyparks includes a freshly resurfaced path, tree maintenance, and new signage.

🚴Just in time for National Bike Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to hop on your bike or take a walk and enjoy the newly improved trail.

#venturacounty #ojai #ojaivalley #ventura #bikemonth

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☀️Great news, Ventura County! The Ojai Valley Trail is now fully reopened. The popular trail, stretching from Ventura to Ojai, underwent major upgrades to improve safety, accessibility, and overall enjoyment for everyone . The repaving project spearheaded by @venturacountyparks includes a freshly resurfaced path, tree maintenance, and new signage.

🚴Just in time for National Bike Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to hop on your bike or take a walk and enjoy the newly improved trail.

#venturacounty #ojai #ojaivalley #ventura #bikemonth

❓Did you miss today`s Board of Supervisor`s meeting? Here`s a highlight: The Board proudly presented a proclamation to the @vcpublicworks Agency in recognition of Public Works Day.
Public Works Day is an opportunity to honor the agency’s commitment, from building and maintaining our roads to managing stormwater, protecting the environment, and making sure we all have clean, safe water. Thank you to our hardworking PWA team for keeping Ventura County running smoothly.👏

#PWA #venturacounty

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❓Did you miss today's Board of Supervisor's meeting? Here's a highlight: The Board proudly presented a proclamation to the @vcpublicworks Agency in recognition of Public Works Day.
Public Works Day is an opportunity to honor the agency’s commitment, from building and maintaining our roads to managing stormwater, protecting the environment, and making sure we all have clean, safe water. Thank you to our hardworking PWA team for keeping Ventura County running smoothly.👏

#PWA #venturacounty

📌REMINDER: County of Ventura offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. The offices will open, Tuesday May 27, 2025.
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📌RECORDATORIO: Las oficinas del Condado de Ventura permanecerán cerradas el lunes 26 de mayo de 2025, en observancia del Día de los Caídos en Combate. Las oficinas abrirán el martes 27 de mayo de 2025.

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📌REMINDER: County of Ventura offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. The offices will open, Tuesday May 27, 2025.
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📌RECORDATORIO: Las oficinas del Condado de Ventura permanecerán cerradas el lunes 26 de mayo de 2025, en observancia del Día de los Caídos en Combate. Las oficinas abrirán el martes 27 de mayo de 2025.

❗️REMINDER: The Ventura County Board of Supervisor`s meeting is tomorrow.
📅Tuesday, May 20, 2025
⏱ 8:30am
👉Attend in person or participate virtually.
👉View the agenda & live stream at www.ventura.org/bosmeetings

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❗️REMINDER: The Ventura County Board of Supervisor's meeting is tomorrow.
📅Tuesday, May 20, 2025
⏱ 8:30am
👉Attend in person or participate virtually.
👉View the agenda & live stream at www.ventura.org/bosmeetings

🚨In honor of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, we want show you one of Ventura County’s most unique public safety resources: the EMS Bus!🚌

This specialized vehicle helps emergency teams treat and transport multiple patients at once during major disasters, evacuations, and large public events. It’s also used for community outreach, health education, and emergency preparedness, throughout the community.

🙌A big thank you to the dedicated EMS professionals who help keep Ventura County safe -- every day, in every situation.

#emsweek #emergencyresponse #venturacounty

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🚨In honor of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, we want show you one of Ventura County’s most unique public safety resources: the EMS Bus!🚌

This specialized vehicle helps emergency teams treat and transport multiple patients at once during major disasters, evacuations, and large public events. It’s also used for community outreach, health education, and emergency preparedness, throughout the community. 

🙌A big thank you to the dedicated EMS professionals who help keep Ventura County safe -- every day, in every situation.

#emsweek #emergencyresponse #venturacounty

#FlashbackFriday
This month marks the 60th anniversary of @channelislandsharbor, Ventura County’s first recreational harbor and a longtime hub for all things maritime.⚓️

From boating and fishing to seaside strolls and community events, the harbor has anchored generations of coastal memories.
Check out this throwback photo from around 1968! 🚢

And don’t miss the 15th Annual Safe Boating Expo happening this Saturday, May 17 from 9am to 2pm!

⛵️This family-friendly event is your chance to learn life-saving safety skills with hands-on activities and demonstrations—including fire extinguisher use, life jacket safety, first aid, safe kayaking, and more!

👉More info here: https://rb.gy/4irxut

#venturacounty #channelislands

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#FlashbackFriday 
This month marks the 60th anniversary of @channelislandsharbor, Ventura County’s first recreational harbor and a longtime hub for all things maritime.⚓️

From boating and fishing to seaside strolls and community events, the harbor has anchored generations of coastal memories.
Check out this throwback photo from around 1968! 🚢

And don’t miss the 15th Annual Safe Boating Expo happening this Saturday, May 17 from 9am to 2pm!

⛵️This family-friendly event is your chance to learn life-saving safety skills with hands-on activities and demonstrations—including fire extinguisher use, life jacket safety, first aid, safe kayaking, and more! 

👉More info here: https://rb.gy/4irxut

#venturacounty #channelislands

✨ During yesterday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, we proudly recognized the winners and participants of the 22nd Annual Region 17 Migrant Education Speech and Debate Tournament with a proclamation honoring their achievement.

The Migrant Education Program, led by the @ventura.coe, supports students whose families move for seasonal work—offering academic opportunities like speech and debate to help them thrive.

#VenturaCounty

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✨ During yesterday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, we proudly recognized the winners and participants of the 22nd Annual Region 17 Migrant Education Speech and Debate Tournament with a proclamation honoring their achievement.

The Migrant Education Program, led by the @ventura.coe, supports students whose families move for seasonal work—offering academic opportunities like speech and debate to help them thrive.

#VenturaCounty

‼️REMINDER THIS THURSDAY 5/15/25
Join us for a CARE Act Town Hall – In Person or Online

🕕 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Ventura County Government Center
Hall of Administration – Lower Plaza Assembly Room
800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura
💻 Also available via Zoom

The County of Ventura, in partnership with the Ventura Superior Court, invites you to a public town hall to learn more about the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act Program.

This informative session will offer a detailed overview of the CARE Act, which connects individuals facing serious mental health and substance use challenges with essential care, treatment, and support services. Learn about eligibility, program requirements, and local implementation efforts.

🔹 Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided.
🔹 To attend virtually or for more information, visit:
👉 www.ventura.org/care-act
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RECORDATORIO ESTE JUEVES 15 DE MAYO
Acompáñenos en una Reunión Comunitaria sobre la Ley CARE – en persona o en línea

🕕 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Ventura
Hall of Administration, Lower Assembly Plaza Room
800 S. Victoria Ave, Ventura
💻 También disponible por Zoom

El Condado de Ventura, en colaboración con la Corte Superior de Ventura, le invita a una reunión comunitaria para conocer más sobre el Programa de la Ley de Asistencia, Recuperación y Empoderamiento Comunitario (CARE por sus siglas en inglés).

Esta sesión informativa ofrecerá una descripción detallada del programa de la Ley CARE, que conecta a personas que enfrentan desafíos graves de salud mental y uso de sustancias con servicios esenciales de atención médica, tratamiento y apoyo. Infórmese sobre los requisitos de elegibilidad, criterios del programa y esfuerzos locales de implementación.

🔹 Se ofrecerá interpretación en español y en el lenguaje de señas americano (ASL).
🔹 Para unirse en línea o para más información, visite:
👉 www.ventura.org/care-act

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‼️REMINDER THIS THURSDAY 5/15/25
Join us for a CARE Act Town Hall – In Person or Online

🕕 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Ventura County Government Center
Hall of Administration – Lower Plaza Assembly Room
800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura
💻 Also available via Zoom

The County of Ventura, in partnership with the Ventura Superior Court, invites you to a public town hall to learn more about the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act Program.

This informative session will offer a detailed overview of the CARE Act, which connects individuals facing serious mental health and substance use challenges with essential care, treatment, and support services. Learn about eligibility, program requirements, and local implementation efforts.

🔹 Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided.
🔹 To attend virtually or for more information, visit:
👉 www.ventura.org/care-act
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RECORDATORIO ESTE JUEVES 15 DE MAYO
Acompáñenos en una Reunión Comunitaria sobre la Ley CARE – en persona o en línea

🕕 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
📍 Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Ventura
Hall of Administration, Lower Assembly Plaza Room
800 S. Victoria Ave, Ventura
💻 También disponible por Zoom

El Condado de Ventura, en colaboración con la Corte Superior de Ventura, le invita a una reunión comunitaria para conocer más sobre el Programa de la Ley de Asistencia, Recuperación y Empoderamiento Comunitario (CARE por sus siglas en inglés).

Esta sesión informativa ofrecerá una descripción detallada del programa de la Ley CARE, que conecta a personas que enfrentan desafíos graves de salud mental y uso de sustancias con servicios esenciales de atención médica, tratamiento y apoyo. Infórmese sobre los requisitos de elegibilidad, criterios del programa y esfuerzos locales de implementación.

🔹 Se ofrecerá interpretación en español y en el lenguaje de señas americano (ASL).
🔹 Para unirse en línea o para más información, visite:
👉 www.ventura.org/care-act
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