Beginning June 1, federal rules require that more people work, volunteer and/or attend school for 80 hours a month to receive continuous CalFresh food benefits. There is a three-month grace period, meaning if you apply for or renew CalFresh benefits

A vote by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, recognized that the Human Service Agency (HSA) is best positioned to continue administration of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) through June 2027.  HSA will explore

The federal budget (HR1) and the California state budget include a number of benefit adjustments that began in late 2025 and will be phased in through 2028. There will be significant changes to Medi-Cal and CalFresh eligibility, benefits and related