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County lifts Ventura psychiatric hospital's suspension conditionally. Here's what it means
A Ventura psychiatric hospital would regain its authority to admit involuntary patients but with tight oversight under a proposed compliance agreement. The board of supervisors on Tuesday authorized county mental health chief Loretta Denering to negotiate the agreement with Vista del Mar Hospital in a unanimous vote. Denering suspended involuntary admissions seven months ago but now supports reinstatement of the hospital's privileges "if and only so long" as officials at the 55-bed hospital enter into and comply with the agreement.
All lanes on southbound Highway 101 closed Tuesday for wildlife crossing construction
Caltrans announced plans to close Highway 101 for tonight due to the construction of a wildlife crossing in Agoura Hills. The post All lanes on southbound Highway 101 closed Tuesday for wildlife crossing construction appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Robert Levin, Ventura County's top public health doctor, won't be kept on
Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin’s 26-year tenure as Ventura County’s top public health doctor — a role that made him a magnet for praise and criticism during the COVID-19 pandemic — will end. Levin’s one-year $332,000 extension expires on June 30. County leaders declined to renew the contract for another year. On Tuesday,...
Ventura City Council extends closure of Main Street. Here's what to know
The Ventura City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to keep downtown Main Street closed to vehicles at least through November. Main Street has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic and was set to reopen at the end of June if the council did not extend the closure. The pedestrian friendly...
Letters to the editor: Columnist spews misinformation; go to the car show
Column is a deliberate political lie Re: Ingrid Jacques’ May 16 column, “Biden is bankrupting our futures”: Shame on The Star for choosing to publish this column, and shame for the politically inspired headline. This column is nothing but an attack on President Biden, full of lies, misrepresentations and insults to the intelligence of...
Upcoming Events in Moorpark: A Guide to Local Activities from May 24-30, 2024
This article contains content summarized or organized by AI tools. Learn more. Kids Fun Zone offers a day filled with activities for kids aged 5-12, featuring turtle shows, crafts, face painting, gymnastics, and a free professional photo opportunity.
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