Mid-State Fair, Ventura County Fair canceled; SB County Fair still slated
The 2020 California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles that was to begin July 22 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the Ventura County Fair planned to open Aug. 5 has also been canceled. But the Santa Barbara County Fair slated for July 15 is still scheduled for now. The decision on the Read More →
Read More →Our view: Ventura County is ready to reopen
The decision of how fast to reopen the regional economy presents difficult choices for our elected officials. No where is it more complex than in Ventura County, where management of COVID-19 incidents has been commendable and so far the first steps toward opening have been reasonably well executed. Moreover, Ventura County’s economy, which has labored Read More →
Read More →COVID-19 takes a toll on the Port of Hueneme
Car sales have stalled, shrinking traffic through the Port of Hueneme and changing the calculus for shippers and distributors with operations in Ventura County. Auto industry suppliers are gearing up for a surge in production when factories reopen, even as they look for space to store vehicles and keep workers at a safe distance. With Read More →
Read More →Exer Urgent Care offers COVID-19 testing
Exer Urgent Care, which has two locations in Ventura County, announced COVID-19 testing at all its locations. The tests return results within 24 to 48 hours. In an email announcing the availability, Exer said the testing is only for patients who are evaluated through either VirtualCare by Exer, a telehealth consultation service the company provides, Read More →
Read More →EDC website has coronavirus business resource guide
The Economic Development Collaborative has made a business resource guide available for employees and employers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Published and housed online via the EDC’s website at edcollaborative.com/covid19, the guide encompasses a list of local, state, and federal resources available to affected members of the business community at large. As the spread Read More →
Read More →Coronavirus-related briefs worth noting
A roundup of coronavirus-related briefs from around the region: • United Way of Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Foundation are teaming up on a COVID-19 response effort. The partnership will combine fundraising and decision-making resources. Initial focus is in supporting food insecurity, seniors, child care needs and health care. Applications for grants will Read More →
Read More →Coronavirus jitters take toll in Tri-Counties
Editor’s note: The content below was published at 2 p.m. March 16. National financial markets and tri-county stocks continued to plunge March 16 in defiance of new fiscal stimulus as states imposed new restrictions over the weekend on restaurants, movie theaters and other businesses. President Donald Trump warned that the economic impact of the coronavirus Read More →
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