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Florists now open

Details: Published: Friday, 08 May 2020 11:06

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10, and local florists will be allowed to reopen just in time for the celebratory day.

Florists are now permitted to operate under the limited business operation model of the Ventura County Stay Well at Home Order, county officials announced.

Nurse Jessie Austin goes above & beyond

Details: Published: Friday, 08 May 2020 11:03

Photo by Evan Austin

Nurse Jessie Austin of Ojai speaks to her four children from the window of her donated RV. The children, from left, are Catalina, 9, Abigail, 17, Arlo, 5 on May 11, and Noa, 12.

Marianne Ratcliff, Ojai Valley News editor

Jessie Austin of Ojai is a nurse and a mom.

So, during Nurses Appreciation Week and right before Mother’s Day seems the perfect time to share Austin’s unique and inspiring story during the pandemic.

Snakes alive! Snake season is here

Details: Published: Friday, 08 May 2020 10:54

Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten

In Thorn Meadows, in the mountains north of Ojai, a Southern Pacific rattlesnake keeps a close eye on the photographer.

Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter

Warm weather following a wet spring has caused snakes to come out of hiding across Ventura County.

Security guards on crowd-control duty at preserve

Details: Published: Friday, 08 May 2020 10:45

Photo by Nathan Wickstrum, OVLC

The parking area at the Oso Trailhead, nearly full earlier this week.

Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter

Huge weekend crowds at its preserve on the Ventura River have led Ojai Valley Land Conservancy to take measures to deal with the influx.

Zero bail program creates problems

Details: Published: Friday, 08 May 2020 10:34

Ventura County law enforcement officials are blaming the state’s coronavirus-prompted “zero bail” program with creating a revolving door for some criminals.

Ojai animal shelter accepts strays, adoptions still on hold

Details: Published: Friday, 08 May 2020 10:16

web California Coastal Horse Rescue Heart and Brook

Photo courtesy California Coastal Horse Rescue

The horse “Heart” was in the process of being adopted when coronavirus mandates went into effect. Here he prepares to leave for his new home with Brook, his adopter.

Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter

Ojaians seeking to adopt an animal will find limited services available during the coronavirus emergency.

How students' work is graded changes during pandemic

Details: Published: Friday, 08 May 2020 10:05

Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter

As all Ojai Unified School District students transitioned to online learning beginning March 16, district staff, teachers and administrators worked to ensure no students’ grades were adversely impacted by the switch.

The district rolled out a three-phase program for online learning.

Police blotter as of May 6, 2020

Details: Published: Friday, 08 May 2020 09:53

Crimes

• Petty theft was reported in the 1100 block of Forest Avenue April 28.

• Battery was reported in the 100 block of West Ojai Avenue April 28.

• Vehicle theft was reported in the 4200 block of North Ventura Avenue April 29.

Traffic delays on Highway 33 next week for tree trimming

Details: Published: Friday, 08 May 2020 09:19

5 8 CALTRANS Expect delays on Highway 33 between Mira Monte and Oak View next Monday and Tuesday, May 11 and 12.

Tree trimming is scheduled between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., according to the California Department of Transportation.
The work is scheduled on the southbound side of Highway 33, but it may affect traffic in either direction. A flag crew will control traffic during the work.
Drivers should expect possible delays of 10 to 15 minutes and allow extra travel time, Caltrans stated in a news release.

Law enforcement officers seize 60 firearms and 87 pounds of marijuana in Lockwood Valley

Details: Published: Thursday, 07 May 2020 23:25

Photo by Ventura County Sheriff's Office

Law enforcement confiscated 60 weapons, some stolen, some illegal assault weapons and most unregistered, in the Lockwood Valley on May 6, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.

Two Van Nuys men were arrested May 6 and one suspect is still being sought after law enforcement seized 87 pounds of marijuana, with a street value of more than $80,000, 60 firearms and $17,000 in cash from Lockwood Valley residences.

May 7: Ventura County reports 23 new COVID-19 cases for total of 201 active cases

Details: Published: Thursday, 07 May 2020 22:46

Ventura County Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin reported the following COVID-19 cases in Ventura County on May 7:

23 new cases

631 total cases

430 recovered cases

27 hospitalized

13 in the ICU

182 cases under quarantine

19 deaths

12,465 people tested

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BREAKING NEWS May 7: New Ventura County Public Health Order to allow some businesses to gradually reopen

Details: Published: Thursday, 07 May 2020 22:08

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The graphics are PowerPoint presentations provided by Ventura County CEO Mike Powers to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on May 5.

By Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter

Ventura County Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin announced a new modified Stay Well Order May 7. The new order follows and aligns with the state guidelines issued May 7 on the state’s Stage 2 plan to gradually reopen some lower-risk businesses.

To read the new Stay Well Order, visit: https://s30623.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/VC-Public-Health-Officer-Order-May-7-2020.pdf or log on to www.vcemergency.com .

According to the county’s news release May 7: “Stage 2 includes lower-risk workplaces. Curbside retail, including but not limited to bookstores, jewelry stores, toy stores, clothing stores, shoe stores, home and furnishing stores, sporting goods stores, antique stores and music stores. This will be a phased-in approach. It will start with curbside pickup and delivery until the governor provides further guidance to allow in-store shopping.”

Ventura County businesses and residents must abide by the county Public Health Order, which can be more restrictive than the state’s, but not less restrictive.

Ventura County will have a website for business registration at www.vcreopens.com . The new order will be posted on www.vcemergency.com .

Ventura County ramps up COVID-19 testing

Details: Published: Thursday, 07 May 2020 00:18

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Find a COVID-19 testing site near you

For local testing sites, visit www.vcemergency.com

By Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter

Expanded COVID-19 testing is available in Ventura County at seven area urgent-care clinics and at two state-operated sites in Oxnard and Newbury Park. Testing sites and hours of operation are available on the county emergency website, vww.vcemergency.com.

Testing at the seven urgent-care sites is for people who have symptoms or who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The testing site hotline for those tests is 805-652-7660.

May 6: 13 new COVID-19 cases in Ventura County

Details: Published: Wednesday, 06 May 2020 23:24

13 new cases

608 total cases

419 recovered cases

23 hospitalized

11 in the ICU

May 6: Ventura County government gives update on its response to COVID-19

Details: Published: Wednesday, 06 May 2020 13:16

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Screenshot of Ventura County Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin on Wednesday, May 6, giving update on COVID-19 health issues in Ventura County.

To watch the livestreamed and recorded video of the Ventura County government response to COVID-19, visit:

www.vcemergency.com

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Florists now open

Nurse Jessie Austin goes above & beyond

Snakes alive! Snake season is here

Security guards on crowd-control duty at preserve

Zero bail program creates problems

Ojai animal shelter accepts strays, adoptions still on hold

How students' work is graded changes during pandemic

Police blotter as of May 6, 2020

Traffic delays on Highway 33 next week for tree trimming

Law enforcement officers seize 60 firearms and 87 pounds of marijuana in Lockwood Valley

May 7: Ventura County reports 23 new COVID-19 cases for total of 201 active cases

BREAKING NEWS May 7: New Ventura County Public Health Order to allow some businesses to gradually reopen

Ventura County ramps up COVID-19 testing

May 6: 13 new COVID-19 cases in Ventura County

May 6: Ventura County government gives update on its response to COVID-19

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Florists now open

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Snakes alive! Snake season is here

Security guards on crowd-control duty at preserve

Zero bail program creates problems

Ojai animal shelter accepts strays, adoptions still on hold

How students' work is graded changes during pandemic

Police blotter as of May 6, 2020

Traffic delays on Highway 33 next week for tree trimming

Law enforcement officers seize 60 firearms and 87 pounds of marijuana in Lockwood Valley

May 7: Ventura County reports 23 new COVID-19 cases for total of 201 active cases

BREAKING NEWS May 7: New Ventura County Public Health Order to allow some businesses to gradually reopen

Ventura County ramps up COVID-19 testing

May 6: 13 new COVID-19 cases in Ventura County

May 6: Ventura County government gives update on its response to COVID-19

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