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County COVID-19 hospitalizations on the decline
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- Published: Friday, 12 February 2021 09:25
As of Feb. 11, there were 74,218 people who ever were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ventura County, and 2,673 active cases under quarantine.
Special Districts' group says Bruce Kuebler is extra special
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- Published: Friday, 12 February 2021 09:21
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Bruce Kuebler is being honored for his dedication to public service and complex water issues.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
An Ojai Valley man who serves on the boards of two local water agencies has been selected as Director of the Year by the Ventura County Special Districts Association.
Flyover Saturday, Feb. 13, to honor life of Ojai aviator
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- Published: Friday, 12 February 2021 09:19
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Ojai aviator Eric Newman and his red Stearman biplane.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Family and friends of an Ojai aviator who passed away last week plan to celebrate his life with a military-style flyover Feb. 13.
Climate committee to help inventory greenhouse gases
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- Published: Friday, 12 February 2021 09:16
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
The Ojai Climate Emergency Mobilization Committee presented its six-month work plan to Ojai City Council at its Feb. 9 meeting.
Ask Dr. Halverson: Delay or avoidance of medical care during pandemic is possibly dangerous
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- Published: Friday, 12 February 2021 09:14
By Dr. Halverson
Temporary disruptions in routine and nonemergency medical care have been observed during the pandemic.
Ojai chamber to the rescue during pandemic and beyond
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- Published: Friday, 12 February 2021 09:12
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
While several area chambers of commerce are losing members during the pandemic, the Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce is gaining them.
Police blotter as of Feb. 10, 2021
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- Published: Friday, 12 February 2021 09:08
Crimes
• Petty theft was reported in the 100 block of East Camino Drive Jan. 25.
• Battery and vandalism were reported in the 900 block of Pleasant Avenue Jan. 31.
• Petty theft was reported in the 300 block of East Matilija Street Jan. 31.
VC reports 13 new COVID-19 deaths since yesterday; 155 new cases
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- Published: Wednesday, 10 February 2021 16:46
Ventura County Public Health reported the following COVID-19 numbers for Ventura County on Wednesday:
-155 new cases since yesterday
-74,049 total cases
-70,680 recovered cases
-2,673 active cases
-1,037,544 tests performed
-246 hospitalizations
-55 in the ICU
-696 deaths (+5 since yesterday)
-17.6% ICU availability countywide
Read more: VC reports 13 new COVID-19 deaths since yesterday; 155 new cases
VC reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths since yesterday; 276 new cases
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- Published: Tuesday, 09 February 2021 15:20
Ventura County Public Health reported the following COVID-19 numbers for Ventura County on Tuesday:
-276 new cases since yesterday
-73,894 total cases
-69,967 recovered cases
-2,973 active cases
-1,030,683 tests performed
-244 hospitalizations
-62 in the ICU
-683 deaths (+5 since yesterday)
-18.8% ICU availability countywide
Read more: VC reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths since yesterday; 276 new cases
BREAKING: COVID-19 vaccine phase expands to 65+ in Ventura County
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- Published: Tuesday, 09 February 2021 09:44
The COVID-19 vaccine phase has expanded to 65 and older in Ventura County.
Read more: BREAKING: COVID-19 vaccine phase expands to 65+ in Ventura County
VC reports 14 new COVID-19 deaths since Friday; 1,139 new cases
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- Published: Tuesday, 09 February 2021 08:30
Ventura County Public Health reported the following COVID-19 numbers for Ventura County on Monday:
-1,139 new cases since Friday
-73,618 total cases
-69,967 recovered cases
-2,973 active cases
-1,026,997 tests performed
-263 hospitalizations
-68 in the ICU
-678 deaths (+14 since yesterday)
-21.1% ICU capacity remaining countywide
Read more: VC reports 14 new COVID-19 deaths since Friday; 1,139 new cases
Pregúntele al Dr. Halverson: La tasa de transmisión de coronaviros para las escuelas en persona puede ser inferior a la de la comunidad
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- Published: Monday, 08 February 2021 11:56
Una investigación de las universidades de Duke y de Carolina del Norte en Chapel Hill sugiere que las escuelas pueden considerar la posibilidad de volver a dar clases presenciales a pesar del nivel de casos de COVID-19 que se produzcan en la comunidad cuando los alumnos, los profesores y el personal constantemente lleven máscaras, se laven las manos y practiquen el distanciamiento físico, tal como recomiendan los Centros de Control de Enfermedades.
Places of worship can now hold indoor services at 25 percent capacity
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- Published: Monday, 08 February 2021 10:48
The state of California has announced that places of worship can now offer services indoors, following the industry guidance with modifications.
Read more: Places of worship can now hold indoor services at 25 percent capacity
VC reports 16 new COVID-19 deaths since yesterday; 568 new cases
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 15:20
Ventura County Public Health reported the following COVID-19 numbers for Ventura County on Friday:
-568 new cases since yesterday
-72,479 total cases
-67,680 recovered cases
-3,583 active cases
-1,006,523 tests performed
-286 hospitalizations
-71 in the ICU
-664 deaths (+16 since yesterday)
-10.1 % ICU capacity remaining countywide (This calculation is based on staffed ICU beds and the high percentage of COVID-19 patients in the ICU.)
Wing walker to pilot Monica Ros School
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- Published: Friday, 05 February 2021 10:05
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Kate Spiva, a teacher at Matilija Middle School, enjoys her new hobby, wing walking. Spiva will replace the retiring Susan Hardenbergh as director of Monica Ros School.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
After 15 years at the helm of Monica Ros School, director Susan Hardenbergh is retiring.