Los Angeles County Curfew Effective Sunday, May 31st from 6PM to 6AM Monday

For our Conejo Valley friends in the City of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu and other Los Angeles County residents.

The County of Los Angeles has issued a curfew order effective tonight, May 31, at 6 PM until 6 AM Monday morning. All residents within Los Angeles County, including Agoura Hills, are being asked to stay in their homes tonight. This order is in effect to protect the safety of all individuals in our county.

There have been no reports or threats of protests or issues related to civil unrest in the City of Agoura Hills. Lost Hills Sheriff's Station has additional deputies available, and are ready to respond to any situation if necessary. City staff will continue to monitor the situation and will respond as needed.

Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery Now Open at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills

Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery is now open at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills at 5046 Cornell Road. Located in the former Hugo's space, Sage is currently open for curbside pickup and delivery as well as dine-in. (818) 707-0300 www.sageveganbistro.com

Menu includes appetizers, salads, soups, entrees, bowls, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, pizza and more, as well as a complete breakfast menu. Some example items:

Brazilian Burrito - Plantains, mushrooms, leeks, chopped jalapeño, black beans, organic brown rice, avocado, garlic aioli & habanero cream 'cheese' in a whole wheat tortilla wrap. Spicy raw sauce on the side.

Miso Rainbow Bowl - Organic brown rice topped w/ seaweed salad, tofu, fried eggplant, spicy pickled cabbage, cucumber, carrot, corn, edamame, sesame seeds & crispy onions. Soy ginger vinaigrette and miso dressing on the side.

Farmer's Lasagna - Organic lasagna noodles w/ local farm fresh seasonally available vegetables. Layered w/ pesto, dill cashew cheese, organic house-made marinara and Follow Your Heart mozzarella. Topped w fresh basil.

Taco Salad - Jackfruit 'carnitas', brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, cabbage, avocado, pico de gallo, spicy avocado dressing, habanero cream cheese, pickled jalapeño, pickled cabbage & corn tortilla strips on an organic corn tostada.

City of Ventura to Allow Passive Use of Beaches Beginning Friday, May 29th

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the Ventura City Council unanimously voted to ease limited closure restrictions of Ventura's beaches and parks. The City's decision provides access to its parks, beaches, the Promenade, Pier, public restrooms and select parking lots.

For the last several weeks Ventura’s parks and beaches have been open for active recreational use, such as walking, jogging, swimming, and surfing. Beginning on May 29, these areas will also open for passive use, such as sitting and sunbathing as long as the public maintains a safe physical distance of six feet and avoids congregating in large groups outside of their immediate household.

Group activities such as volleyball, football, soccer, and other contact sports are not allowed.

Bathrooms and parking lots will also gradually reopen at parks and beaches throughout the City, starting with the Harbor Boulevard parking structure at the Pier. Public bathrooms will be cleaned daily with high touch surfaces properly disinfected regularly.

Sidewalks, walking paths, trails, and tracks within all public parks continue to remain open for active recreational use, including walking, hiking, jogging, running, or biking. Please follow public health guidance in the " Stay Well at Home " order, set by the Ventura County Health Officer.

Playgrounds, pools, courts, indoor facilities like museums and visitor centers, and sports and recreational fields will remain closed until further notice. If a park or beach becomes overcrowded or difficult for safe social distancing to be observed, the Ventura Police Department may order the area to be closed.

City signs will be posted to remind the public to continue to practice physical distance of six feet or more and abide by the County's " Stay Well at Home " order to limit the risk of exposure to the virus.

For the latest updates on impacts to the City of Ventura, visit www.CityofVentura.ca.gov/COVID19 . For public health information and updates happening in Ventura County, visit www.VCEmergency.com .

Ventura area beaches compiled at THIS LINK.

DMV Further Extends Expiring Drivers' Licenses Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Delays

The California Department of Motor Vehicles today is offering additional extensions to noncommercial driver licenses and permits so Californians can delay or avoid a DMV office visit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The DMV has alerted California law enforcement of the new extensions. Californians with a suspended license are not eligible.

Drivers age 70 and older with a noncommercial license that expires in June or July will receive a 120-day temporary extension. The DMV had previously announced a 120-day extension for licenses expiring in March, April and May, and the DMV is further extending licenses expiring in March to be valid through July 31, 2020. California law requires drivers age 70 and older to visit a DMV field office to renew their license but gives the DMV authority to issue extensions. No individual action is required as eligible drivers will receive a paper license extension in the mail.

Drivers age 69 and younger with a noncommercial license that expires between March and July will receive a temporary extension through July 31, 2020. In most cases, these drivers are eligible for an online renewal and should try to renew their license online. While the extension is automatic, drivers 69 and younger will not receive a new card or an extension in the mail. As an option, these drivers can request a free temporary paper extension online through DMV’s Virtual Field Office to document their extension, though one is not needed to drive. Californians who previously requested an extension through May 31, 2020, are eligible to submit a new request to document the new date.

Driver license permits that expire in July or August are extended six months or to a date 24 months from the date of application, whichever is earlier.

All commercial licenses, endorsements and learner’s permits that expire between March and June will remain valid through June 30, 2020, to align with federal guidance. Select DMV offices reopened to the public earlier this month to serve customers with appointments and process transactions that can only be accomplished at an office, including commercial driver license transactions. Commercial drivers also can now submit medical certificate updates for their license through the DMV’s Virtual Field Office, virtual.dmv.ca.gov.

www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/newsrel/2020/2020_23

Hair Salons and Barbershops May Apply to Reopen Tomorrow in Ventura County

Via Pexels (Photo credit: Gratisography)

Governor Newsom announced today that hair salons and barbershops in most California counties can reopen as the state moves forward on the path to reopening. The County of Ventura was approved for a state variance last week allowing the County to move faster through California’s reopening phases

Hair salons and barbershops that reopen may only provide services that allow for both the stylist and customer to wear face coverings for the entirety of the service. This means that haircuts, weaves and extensions, braiding, lock and wig maintenance, hair relaxing treatments and color services can be provided.

Services like eyebrow waxing and threading, facials and eyelash services are still not allowed since they involve touching the customer’s face, according to the state’s guidance

vcemergency.com

Peebee & Jay's Now Open in Newbury Park

UPDATE: Peebee & Jay’s Newbury Park opened in August. Currently open 10:30am to 4pm Monday through Saturday.

Long-time CVG friend Dawn Viet pointed out that the sign "Peebee & Jay's" is up at the Thousand Oaks Marketplace (aka Walmart/Walgreen plaza) at 520 N. Ventu Park Road. Located directly to the right of Dong Ting Spring Chinese Cuisine and two doors from Jimmy John's on the right.

Peebee & Jay's, with locations in Carpinteria and Port Hueneme, offers an interesting array of sandwiches, soups and salads. Quite a delicious sounding array of sandwiches, such as "Chicken Dressed Up Like a Salad" (sliced chicken, avocado, bacon, balsamic rosemary spread, french fried onions, etc.) as well as PB&J sandwiches like "Smore Peebee Please" (pb, Nutella and marshmallow fluff). Stay tuned on timing.

www.peebeeandjaysonline.com

Lalo's Family Restaurant Opening in Camarillo

I've been told that Lalo's Family Restaurant will be opening its Camarillo location at 1901 Daily Drive on Memorial Day. Mexican cuisine served up at Lalo’s locations in Oxnard, Ventura and now Camarillo. This is the space formerly operated by Tony Roma's, Yamato, then Sushi Teri Teppan House, which closed in 2015. www.lalosfamilyrestaurant.com

The Corner Mexican Grill "Coming Soon" to Thousand Oaks (Now Open)

La Esquina Mexican Grill now open.

Looks like a new eatery is coming soon to 3297 Thousand Oaks Boulevard (formerly Just Coffee). La Esquina Mexican Grill (or The Corner Mexican Grill). They are hiring at Laesquinamexicangrill@hotmail.com. They appear to have two websites, laesquinamexicangrill.com and thecornermexicangrill.com although it appears they are migrating towards the latter

Santa Barbara County Public Health Announces Face Covering Requirement May 26 to June 30

The County Health Officer Dr. Henning Ansorg, M.D. has issued Health Officer Order No. 2020-10. This Order will be effective starting 5:00 p.m. May 26, 2020, continuing until 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 2020 or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended in writing by the County of Santa Barbara Health Officer

A significant portion of individuals with COVID-19 are asymptomatic and can transmit the virus to others through coughing, sneezing, or talking. Face coverings have the potential to slow the spread of the virus by limiting the spread of respiratory droplets.

The intent of this Order is to temporarily require the use of Face Coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19 to the maximum extent possible.

The new order stipulates the following:

This Order does not apply to infants or children under the age of 13.

Masks with one-way valves cannot be used to comply with this Order. These types of masks permit respiratory droplets to easily escape which places others at risk.

All individuals, unless an exception applies, must wear a face covering:

• When inside of or in line to enter any and all businesses.

• When using public transportation, a private car service, or a ride-sharing vehicle. Drivers must wear a face covering while driving or operating vehicles regardless of whether a member of the public is in the vehicle.

All businesses must require employees, contractors, owners, and volunteers to wear a face covering at the workplace and at off-site work locations.

Exceptions, guidelines and information relative to this order can be found in the full Health officer Order located at countyofsb.org/uploadedFiles/phd/PROGRAMS/Disease_Control/Corona/Health%20Officer%20Order%202020-10.pdf.

publichealthsbc.org/covid19/stay-well-at-home-order-3