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Due to the federal government shutdown, CalFresh benefits will be delayed beginning Nov. 1, 2025. You can use your EBT card with any existing benefits. However, new CalFresh funds will not be added until federal funding restarts.

The Ventura County Human Services Agency created a list of questions and answers about the CalFresh funding delay:

For a list of food pantries, click here, call 2-1-1, or visit 211ventura.org.

Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, los beneficios de CalFresh se retrasarán a partir del 11/01/2025. Puede usar su tarjeta EBT con los beneficios existentes. Sin embargo, no se agregarán nuevos fondos de CalFresh hasta que se restablezca la financiación federal.

La Agencia de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Ventura creó una lista de preguntas y respuestas sobre el retraso en la financiación de CalFresh.

Para obtener una lista de despensas de alimentos, haga clic aquí, llame al 2-1-1, o visite 211ventura.org.

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It only takes 4 steps to remove a tick correctly. Show me how.

Reviewed 6/5/2025

Remove a tick in 4 easy steps

There are more than 90 different types of ticks in the U.S. Ticks can carry disease, so it's a good idea to avoid them entirely. But if one bites you, make sure you remove it correctly.

To remove a tick, grab a pair of fine-tipped tweezers, and follow these four steps.

STEP 1

Grasp the tick right next to your skin—as close to its mouth as you can get.

STEP 2

Pull the tick straight out with a slow, steady motion. Don't twist or crush it.

STEP 3

Save the tick in a jar for identification in case of infection.

STEP 4

Use soap and water to clean your hands and the skin around the bite.

DON'T USE THESE!

These tools aren't effective for removing a tick:

  • Alcohol.
  • Petroleum jelly.
  • Heat.
  • Fingers.
  • Nail polish.

CALL YOUR DOCTOR IF:

  • Part of the tick's head or mouth remains embedded in your skin.
  • You notice any signs of infection, such as:
    • A rash.
    • Fever, headache or other flu-like symptoms.
    • Joint pain or redness.
    • Swollen lymph nodes.

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