The Delta High School Robotics team earned top honors at the California Central Coast Vex Robotics competition held at Cal Poly last week, bringing home the Innovation Award for their creative engineering design.
The competition, which featured 50 teams from across the state, was judged by Cal Poly engineering students.
The judges praised the Delta team’s robot for demonstrating «outside the box» thinking in a specific engineering component and said the design embodied Cal Poly’s philosophy for innovation and problem-solving.
«It was thrilling to win an engineering award and be recognized for our design by so many future engineers. This is why we build,» said team member Adrian Lopez.
Student Alex Lopez emphasized the importance of the recognition, noting, «Cal Poly is our largest local tournament while trying to qualify for state. The recognition keeps us going.»
Meanwhile Kody Alarcon highlighted the dedication required for success, stating, «We have spent so much time studying engineering after school. Learning how to make something practical and efficient with minimal materials is no easy task.»
Coach Jeff Cooper celebrated the achievement, reflecting on last year’s success at the State Championship.
«We were finalists for an engineering award with a different team of students last year, so I’m excited to show our community in Santa Maria that we have students eager to become engineers and capable of competing at the highest levels of robotics,» Cooper said.
According to Cooper, the Robotics team continues to push boundaries in engineering, aiming to qualify for the state championship and showcase their skills at the highest levels of competition.
$1 MIL FOR SHELTER
Ventura County officials have approved additional funding to support The ARCH, a year-round emergency shelter in the City of Ventura, as part of an ongoing effort to combat homelessness.
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors authorized a second amendment to its agreement with the city, allocating $1,013,063 in financial assistance for the shelter’s operation.
The funding, which follows a 50/50 cost-sharing model with the City of Ventura, emphasizes financial oversight and measurable outcomes to ensure responsible use of public resources.
The ARCH, operated by the nonprofit organization Mercy House, serves individuals experiencing homelessness by providing shelter and support services.
Under the amended agreement, Mercy House will be required to meet specific performance metrics, including shelter occupancy rates, the development of housing plans for residents, enrollment in support programs, and successful transitions to permanent housing.
Monthly evaluations will determine whether financial incentives are awarded based on the shelter’s ability to meet these goals.
“This agreement exemplifies our shared commitment to addressing homelessness with accountability and measurable progress. Programs such as those provided by The ARCH are more than just a shelter; they represent a critical lifeline for individuals striving to regain stability and dignity,” said 4th District Supervisor Janice Parvin, Chair of the Board of Supervisors.
The funding is part of Ventura County’s broader initiative to collaborate with the county’s ten cities and community-based organizations in addressing homelessness.
By investing in The ARCH, county officials aim to support temporary housing programs while promoting long-term solutions that help individuals transition out of homelessness.
The county’s updated Homelessness Plan prioritizes outcome-based contracting and increasing placements into permanent housing as part of a comprehensive approach to reducing homelessness.
RECOGNIZING LONGTIME EMPLOYEES
Ventura County honored 24 employees on Tuesday, Jan. 28, for their decades of service to the community, collectively amounting to 645 years of public service.
The recognition took place during the Board of Supervisors meeting as part of the county’s Employee Continuous Service Recognition Program.
The program highlights employees who have dedicated 25 years or more to county agencies.
Their contributions have played a vital role in enhancing services and improving the lives of Ventura County residents.
“I can’t say thank you enough to all of the employees that we’ve recognized today,” said Supervisor Janice Parvin, chair of the board. “We are a great county because of professionals such as these. So much of their time has been dedicated to the county, and we thank them for that.”
Honorees represent various county departments, including the District Attorney’s Office, Fire Department, General Services Agency, Health Care Agency, Human Services Agency, Information Technology Services Department, Probation Agency, Sheriff’s Office, and Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office.
“Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Thank you to the Board of Supervisors for the opportunity to acknowledge them,” said County Executive Officer Dr. Sevet Johnson.
Johnson stated recognized employees have significantly impacted their departments and the community throughout their careers.
“Their dedication reflects the county’s ongoing commitment to public service.”
MAN SELLING FENTANYL ONLINE
A Los Angeles man has been charged with multiple felony counts after allegedly selling fentanyl-laced counterfeit Oxycodone pills to Ventura County residents through social media, authorities announced.
Ronald Jelaniwarren Joseph, 24, of Woodland Hills, was arrested on Nov. 12, in Newbury Park during an attempted narcotics transaction.
Detectives with the Ventura County Fentanyl and Overdose Crimes Units (VC FOCUS) discovered that Joseph was allegedly advertising illicit fentanyl pills online and had built a customer base in Ventura County.
A subsequent search of his apartment led to the seizure of more than 1,000 counterfeit «M-30» pills and a handgun, authorities said.
Joseph, a convicted felon and documented gang member, was on active parole at the time of his arrest.
He has been charged with six felony counts, including possession and sale of fentanyl, possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, and illegal firearm possession.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Audry Nafziger, a member of VC FOCUS and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Narcotics Unit, is prosecuting the case. Joseph is scheduled for an early disposition conference on March 7, at Ventura County Superior Court, and is currently out on $100,000 bail.
Authorities warn that counterfeit Oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl are a major contributor to overdose deaths in Ventura County.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration estimates that 6 out of every 10 pills seized nationwide contain fentanyl, making them highly dangerous.
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