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August 19, 2025

Ventura County, Calif. — The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued an extreme heat warning from Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025.
Temperatures in the valleys and inland mountain areas are expected to exceed the 100-degree mark for a prolonged period of time, with relatively poor overnight recovery.

High temperatures may create a dangerous situation in which heat-related illnesses are possible. Residents are encouraged to: drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, check on relatives and neighbors, take extra precautions if working or spending time outside, and wear lightweight and loose- fitting clothing when possible. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.

Children, the elderly, and those with significant underlying medical conditions are most susceptible to the effects of heat. No person or pet should be left in an enclosed vehicle or direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Temperatures quickly rise to life-threatening levels – even if the windows are partially open.

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. It is also important to know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Signs and Symptoms of Heatstroke
• Symptoms: Headache, nausea, red, hot, and dry skin, no perspiration, body temperature of 104°F or higher, chills, and/or rapid pulse.
• First Aid: Cool person immediately! Move to shade or indoors, wrap in a cool, wet sheet, and get medical assistance.
• Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
To help provide respite from the heat, residents who live in heat-prone areas are encouraged to seek refuge in a designated cooling center. For a list of current cooling centers, please call 211 or visit www.vcemergency.com.
Tips for Responding to Extreme Heat Events

Do
• Use air conditioners or spend time in air-conditioned locations such as designated cooling centers.
• Use portable electric fans to exhaust hot air from rooms or draw in cooler air.
• Take a cool bath or shower.
• Minimize direct exposure to the sun.
• Stay hydrated – regularly drink water or other nonalcoholic fluids.
• Eat light, cool, easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salads.
• Wear loose fitting, light-colored clothes.
• Check on people who may need assistance related to the heat.
• Know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

Do not
• Leave children and pets alone in cars for any amount of time.
• Drink alcohol to try to stay cool.
• Eat heavy, hot, or hard-to-digest foods.
• Wear heavy, dark clothing.

Additional Resources
• Tips for Treating Heat-Related Illness:
• Safe Pregnancies in Extreme Heat
• Preventing Heat-Related Illness (CDC)
• Heat and Infants and Children (CDC)
• National Weather Service Heat Risk tool

Upcoming Meeting, August 28th!
Santa Clara River Watershed Committee members,
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, August 28th! It will be hosted at the United Water Conference Room from 9:00 am - 11:00 am and over Zoom. So far, the Agenda will consist of the following:

1. GSA Updates
2. A short update on Proposition 4 funding from the Department of Water Resources
3. A presentation on the Low Impact Development Requirements under the 2021 Regional MS4 Permit and the 2025 Technical Guidance Manual on behalf of the Ventura Countywide Stromwater Quality Management Program.
4. Updates from VCRCD about the Wildfire Preparedness Regional Prioritization Plan and Online Dashboard Development.
5. Coordinator Updates from our June meeting/ Open Discussion.

Please RSVP for our August 28th meeting with this calendar invite here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/share?slt=1AQOvs_UZtaGfbngLiV6jpPCC....

Additionally, if you would like to add the whole series to your Outlook calendar, import (copy and paste) the link below. For Outlook instructions click here:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/santaclarariverwatershed%40gma...
Call for Presenters!

We are soliciting speakers and updates for our 2025 meetings.

As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to our watershed coordinators at santaclarariverwatershed@gmail.com

If you would like to provide input to the Committee, please see this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs3t7PQdLSVp7QPUTS1hdaYakqciQ4....

August 14, 2025

Ventura County, CA — Ventura County Public Health (VCPH) officials have identified a case of Tuberculosis (TB) disease at McKevett Elementary Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in Santa Paula. In conjunction with school officials and staff, VCPH is in the process of evaluating all students, staff and faculty who may have been exposed. The Santa Paula Unified School District has notified parents. The most common way to become infected with TB germs is by spending a lot of time with a person who has active TB in enclosed spaces.

VCPH will hold an informational meeting on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. to answer questions from parents, students, and school staff, share information about the risk of exposure to TB, and discuss plans for testing. The meeting will be held in the multipurpose room at Isbell Middle School at 221 South 4th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060.

“We know that news like this can be unsettling, especially when it can involve our children,” said Dr. Uldine Castel, Public Health Officer. “The top priority is the health and safety of the students, staff, and community. Our Public Health team is working hand-in-hand with Santa Paula Unified School District and others in the community. We’ll be here every step of the way to answer questions and provide support. This is a caring, close-knit community, who look out for each other, and we will get through this.”
The TB Control team at VCPH expects to test students and staff who may have had close contact with the individual who was identified with TB disease. The team is carefully examining the possible close contacts to the case. Those identified individuals will receive a letter notifying them that they may have been exposed and that they need to be tested for TB. The testing will begin next week at the school. There will be no cost for the tests.

TB is a serious, treatable, and slow-growing bacterial disease. It usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. TB is transmitted person-to-person through microscopic droplets that enter the air when a person with active pulmonary TB disease coughs or sneezes. People who breathe in air containing TB bacteria can become infected; however not everyone infected with TB becomes sick.

There is a difference between TB infection and TB disease.
• TB infection: Germs are inactive in the body. The person is not sick and cannot spread TB, but the infection can progress to TB disease in the future.
• TB disease: Germs are active in the body. Symptoms can include frequent coughing, fever, weight loss, night sweats, coughing up blood, and fatigue. People with TB disease can spread the infection to others.

TB can be treated and cured. All individuals who test positive for TB infection will receive follow-up testing and, if needed, medication to ensure they do not develop active TB disease. VCPH has set up a hotline, 805-385- 9444, for concerned parents and staff who believe they may have been exposed to get more information.

For additional information on TB, visit the California Department of Public Health at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/TBCB.aspx or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/tb/index.html.

Our outage data now powers the CBS NEWS, Bloomberg, and Houston Chronicle power outage maps.
Current outages:

Counties: Ventura County, California - 11,409 out of 310,000 tracked meters (3.68%) are without power in Ventura County, California. Visit link for breakdown by utility - https://findenergy.com/ca/ventura-county-electricity/power-outage/

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We are pleased to present Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation’s 2024 Annual Report. This year’s report highlights the dedication, impact, and resilience that have defined our organization’s work over the past year.

In 2024, we advanced our mission of providing high-quality, affordable housing and life-enhancing services for individuals and families throughout Ventura County and the surrounding communities. Our efforts were made possible by the steadfast support of our partners, the commitment of our staff, and the trust of the communities we serve.

The report details our key achievements, including new housing developments, expanded resident services, and innovative partnerships that address critical housing needs while fostering economic growth and community well-being.

Read full report: https://cedc---annual-report.webflow.io/2024/2024-cedc-annual-report-bri...

We invite you to explore the stories, data, and milestones that illustrate the difference Cabrillo continues to make. Your support and engagement remain essential as we move forward together in building strong, inclusive communities where everyone has a place to call home.

Thank you for being part of our mission.

Sincerely,
The Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Team

Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, August 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m. at City of Fillmore City Hall Council Chambers
250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015.

To participate in the Board of Directors meeting via Zoom, please access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85480305580?pwd=ZnFBWGhtVU05dXd3REFkM255c0h6UT...
Meeting ID: 854 8030 5580
Password: FPBGSA

To hear just the audio portion of the meeting, phone into: Toll-free number: 877 853 5247 Meeting ID: 854 8030 5580

AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER

1A Pledge of Allegiance

1B Directors Roll Call

1C Public Comments
Fillmore and Piru Basins Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Agency) will accept public comment concerning agenda items at the time the item is considered and on any non- agenda item within the jurisdiction of the Board during the agendized Public Comment period. No action will be taken by the Board on any non-agenda item. In accordance with Government Code § 54954.3(b)(1), public comment will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker per issue.

1D Approval of Agenda Motion

2. UPDATES

2A Director Announcements/Board Communications:
Oral Reports from the Board.

Fillmore Pumpers Association Stakeholder Director Update Piru Pumpers Association Stakeholder Director Update Environmental Stakeholder Director Update

City of Fillmore Member Director Update
United Water Conservation District Member Director Update County of Ventura Member Director Update

2B Executive Director Update Information Item
The Executive Director will provide an informational update on Agency activities since the previous Board of Directors meeting of July 17, 2025.

2C Legal Counsel Update Information Item
Legal Counsel will provide an informational update on Agency’s legal issues and concerns since the previous Board of Directors meeting of July 17, 2025.

2D GSP Consultant Update Information Item
Representatives from Daniel B Stephens & Associates will provide an informational update on the Agency’s groundwater sustainability planning activities since the previous Board of Directors meeting of July 17, 2025.

3. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member pulls an item from the Calendar. Pulled items will be discussed and acted on separately by the Board. Members of the public who want to comment on a Consent Calendar item should do so under Public Comments. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)

3A Approval of Minutes
The Board will consider approving the Minutes from the Board of Directors meeting of July 17, 2025.

3B Approval of Warrants
The Board will consider approving payment of outstanding vendor invoices:
United Water Conservation District $26,917.76
CV Strategies $ 7,487.00
Stillwater Sciences $ 4,409.75
Aleshire & Wynder LLP $ 578.40

3C Monthly Financial Report
The Board will receive the monthly financial report for the Fillmore and Piru Basins Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
4. MOTION ITEMS

4A Resolution 2025-03 Approving Proposed New Financial Policies and Corresponding Amendments to Bylaws
Motion

The Board will consider adoption of Resolution 2025-03 approving and adopting the following new financial policies and corresponding amendments to the Bylaws:
Accounts Payable Policy
Accounts Receivable Write-Off Policy
Investment Policy Reserve Policy
Waiver Payment Plan Policy

5. FUTURE ITEMS

6. ADJOURNMENT
The Board will adjourn to the next Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025, or call of the Chair.
Materials, which are non-exempt public records and are provided to the Board of Directors to be used in consideration of the above agenda items, including any documents provided subsequent to the publishing of this agenda, are available for inspection at UWCD’s offices at 1701 N. Lombard Street in Oxnard during normal business hours.

The Americans with Disabilities Act provides that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, the District’s services, programs or activities because of any disability. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or if you require agenda materials in an alternative format, please contact the UWCD Office at (805) 525-4431 or the City of Fillmore at (805) 524- 1500. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make appropriate arrangements

Approved: Board Chair Kelly Long
Posted: (date) August 18, 2025 (time) 3:40 p.m. (attest) Eva Ibarra At: https://www.FPBGSA.org
Posted: (date) August 18, 2025 (time) 3:45 p.m. (attest) Eva Ibarra At: https://www.facebook.com/FPBGSA
Posted: (date) August 18, 2025 (time) 3:50 p.m. (attest) Eva Ibarra At: UWCD, 1701 N. Lombard Street, Oxnard
Posted: (date) August 18, 2025 (time) 3:55 p.m. (attest) Juana Garcia At: Fillmore City Hall, 250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA

The District Attorney’s Office encourages Ventura County residents to watch out for these red flags when using online rental advertisements to avoid becoming a victim of a scam:

• Too-Good-to-Be-True Prices: Online rental listings at below-market rent prices, especially for desirable properties, are often bait to lure victims.

• Upfront Payment Demands: Scammers request security deposits, rent, or fees (e.g., background and credit checks) before you have seen the property or signed a lease. Legitimate landlords typically verify tenants’ qualifications before ever requesting payment.

• No In-Person or Virtual Tour: If the “landlord” refuses to show the property in person or via video call, claiming they are unavailable or out of town, this is a red flag.

• Suspicious Contact Methods: Communication solely through email, text, or apps like WhatsApp, with reluctance to speak by phone or in person, can indicate a scam.

• Fake Listings or Stolen Photos: Listings may use photos copied from other sites (e.g., Airbnb, Zillow) or generic stock images. Use reverse image search (like Google Images) to verify photos.
• Pressure to Act Quickly: Scammers often push victims to immediately send money, claiming high demand to prevent victims from researching the property before parting with cash.

• Unusual Payment Methods: Requests for payments via wire transfers, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or apps like Venmo are red flags. Legitimate landlords typically accept checks or other secure payment methods that are traceable.

• Social media or Non-Standard Platforms: Listings on platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist pose a higher risk for scams due to less oversight and the opportunity for the scammer(s) to hide their identity and pose as a legitimate landlord or owner of the subject property.

VC DA Office, Joey Buttitta
Communications Manager/PIO
(805) 767-3400
Joey.Buttitta@venturacounty.gov
DA.VenturaCounty.gov

Pictured above are the 2025 Dr. Samuel Edwards Summer Healthcare Internship Program (SHIP) recipients (l-r), Serenity Burboa, Sara Magdaleno, Esteban Estebes, Teresa Valdovinos, Ignacio Arenas, and Lizbeth Mendez. Photo credit SCVWF Board of Directors.

By SCVWF Board of Directors

The Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation has proudly presented the Dr. Samuel Edwards Summer Healthcare Internship Program
(SHIP) to an impressive group of students: Serenity Burboa, Sara Magdaleno, Esteban Estebes, Teresa Valdovinos, Ignacio
Arenas, and Lizbeth Mendez. This enriching five-week paid internship is available to both juniors and seniors. Throughout this
experience, participants will delve into various healthcare career paths through observation and direct engagement with
professionals in the field. Let us all extend our heartfelt congratulations to these exceptional students for their remarkable
achievements and dedication to healthcare!

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The Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation (SCVWF) awards summer internships to high school students from Santa Paula,
Fillmore, and Piru. We can do this thanks to ongoing community support and contributions.

Local police departments offer these reminders to ensure you have a safe night of fun that doesn’t involve a DUI if you plan
on drinking or are taking medications that can affect your ability to drive:

· Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation – to get home.

· See someone who is clearly impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way
home.

· Report drunk drivers – Call 911.

· Hosting a party? Offer non-alcoholic drinks. Monitor those who are drinking and how they are getting home.

Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not! Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the
impact of a DUI arrest to be upwards of $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses
not to mention possible jail time. Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Thousand Oaks Police Department by a grant
from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Courtesy https://www.fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=235

Posted on: July 28, 2025

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District is seeking community members to serve on its Advisory Committee. This
important committee was established to ensure broad representation from private citizens, health and environmental
organizations, government agencies, and industry. Its purpose is to provide an in-depth forum for discussing proposed air
quality rules and other air pollution concerns affecting Ventura County.

Committee members review information from a variety of sources and provide thoughtful recommendations to the Air Pollution
Control Board. Individuals or organizations planning to present technical information to the Board are encouraged to appear
before the Advisory Committee first.

Meeting Information

• Meetings are held in-person, with a virtual option available for remote participation.

• The committee typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., as needed. Additional meetings may be
scheduled by the Board.

This is a great opportunity for Fillmore residents to represent their community and help shape regional air quality
policies.

Interested in applying?

Please send your application, resume, and cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience to
avenegas@fillmoreca.gov. For additional inquiries or information, please contact Arely Venegas, Deputy City Clerk at
avenegas@fillmoreca.gov or via phone at (805) 524-3701 ext. 217.