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Doc Halverson gives thumbs up to vaccine
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:24
Photo by Haady Lashkari
Registered Nurse Rita Valenzuela gives Dr. Jim Halverson of Ojai a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 20.
Be ready for rain
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:23
Map courtesy NOAA Climate.gov
NOAA’s U.S. Precipitation Outlook indicates a drier-than-average winter for Southern California.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
A winter storm expected to arrive late this weekend could bring the first meaningful rainfall the Ojai Valley has seen in months.
Hospitals plan for surge
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:20
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Ojai Valley Community Hospital
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
Ojai Valley Community Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura have worked out a collaborative system to provide optimal care for all their patients as they and most California hospitals deal with the surge in patients seeking treatment for COVID-19.
Don't let down your guard
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:18
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
“Don’t share your air!” is the message from three California health systems leaders, imploring all Californians to take stringent precautions against spreading COVID-19 during the holiday season.
'Christmas Star' appears
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:17
Photo by Carla Cahill
Ojai photographer Carla Cahill captured Jupiter, its four Galilean moons and Saturn Dec. 21, as the two gas giants reached conjunction.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
Ojaians who looked to the southwestern sky Dec. 21 saw something that hasn’t happened in nearly 800 years.
Ojai's Dr. Gross to retire
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:15
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Dr. Carl Gross is retiring after more than four decades with Ojai Valley Family Medicine Group.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
After a 41-year career as a small-town, family doctor, Dr. Carl Gross is retiring.
County sets more COVID-19 hospital records
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:12
As of Dec. 23, there were 32,895 people who ever were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ventura County, and 3,494 active cases under quarantine.
VC to disburse $206 million of federal COVID relief funds
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:07
Congress approved a $900 billion coronavirus relief plan on Dec. 22 that includes a $300 weekly unemployment supplement, $600 direct payments, nearly $300 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans, and $69 billion for testing and vaccine distribution.
Long lines for Upper Ojai Relief gift card giveaways
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:05
Photo by Ray Powers
Upper Ojai Relief got into the giving spirit with two more Vons gift card giveaways Dec. 19 and 24.
Agency on Aging helps feed seniors
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:04
The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is working to provide meals to Ventura County residents who have limited or no access to food resources.
Traffic stop leads to firearms arrest
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:02
A traffic stop in Mira Monte Dec. 22 led to the firearms arrest of a Ventura man, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
Ojai shelter gets new shower power
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 09:01
Ojai Valley News photo by Perry Van Houten
Ojai Valley Family Shelter put its new mobile shower into service last weekend, according to shelter director Ally Mills (pictured).
Nightingale event raises $70,000 for Ojai Valley hospital
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:59
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Judith Hale Norris, who chaired the Nightingale Dec. 4, a fundraiser for Ojai Valley Community Hospital. Pictured with Norris is one of the canvas gift bags filled with gourmet treats and other gifts received by event sponsors.
Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News senior reporter
The premier fundraising event for Ojai’s local hospital Dec. 4 was a big success, despite the absence this year of fine dining, dancing and fancy apparel.
St. Vincent de Paul, Food Share help feed growing number of Ojaians
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:53
Photo by Kara Hooper
Volunteers distribute food to families in the Ojai Valley.
Austin Widger, Ojai Valley News reporter
Nine months into the pandemic, Food Share of Ventura County has tripled the amount of families served each month in the Ojai Valley.
Ask Dr. Halverson: Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:48
By Dr. Jim Halverson
Vaccination of local health care workers at high risk for contracting COVID-19 began last week in Ventura County.
Read more: Ask Dr. Halverson: Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines