State Budget Cuts Hitting Ventura County Programs Hard

Two non-profits in Ventura County that receive state funding announced that they would be changing their meal services for senior citizens and closing all long-term shelters for victims of domestic violence. The California state budget is only 10 days-old and already the effects are being felt.
Domestic violence shelters in county close
All long-term shelters for victims of domestic violence have shut down in Ventura County because of a loss of state funding, leaving a dearth of safe havens for battered women and their children.
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/aug/01/domestic-violence-shelters-in-county-close/
Rides to senior meal site in Camarillo to end
The Camarillo Health Care District has decided to eliminate transit services to a senior nutrition meal site starting next week, but officials said other transportation will be available. “They will be able to use the Dial-A-Ride service, or some might choose to car pool or find another way to the site,” Partridge-Ralston said. “There should be no disruption to the services.”
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/aug/01/rides-to-senior-meal-site-in-camarillo-to-end/