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CBS News
3 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Tuberculosis case reported at Ventura County elementary school, health officials testing students
Ventura County public health officials are warning of a case of tuberculosis disease reported at a Santa Paula elementary school. Health officials said they received the positive test result on August 11, on the first day of school for McKevett Elementary Academy of Visual and Performing Arts. It is not known if the infected person is an adult or a child. Exposure is a concern, as TB germs can easily spread through the air when an infected person coughs or speaks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tuberculosis is a serious, treatable, and slow-growing bacterial disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. There are two variants: inactive TB or active TB disease. TB germs can live in the body without making a person sick, making it inactive TB. Without treatment, people with inactive TB can develop active TB disease at any time and become sick, and it could become fatal if not properly treated. TB germs become active if the immune system can't stop them from growing; this is active TB disease. People with TB disease feel sick, with symptoms primarily felt in the lungs. VCPH is in the process of evaluating all students, staff, and faculty who may have been exposed to TB, and parents have been notified. Health officials will host an informational meeting on Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. to answer questions and to share information about the risk of exposure to TB and plans for testing. The meeting takes place at Isbell Middle School's multipurpose room, at 221 South 4th Street, Santa Paula. There is a vaccine for TB disease, but it is not generally used in the U.S.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Calavo Growers attracts takeover interest from unnamed party
Calavo Growers, the Nasdaq-listed fresh produce business, has received a takeover approach from an unidentified suitor. The Santa Paula, California-based supplier of avocados, tomatoes, papayas and guacamole, said the 'non-binding, indicative proposal' has been put on the table at $32 a share. Calavo Growers added in an official statement yesterday (11 June) that the offer consists of shares in the interested party and a cash portion. The proposal is subject to due diligence and financing, the company said. 'This non-binding proposal may or may not lead to a transaction and the company does not intend to comment or update further unless warranted,' it noted. However, the board of Calavo Growers is 'reviewing' the proposal in consultations with its legal and financial advisors. Calavo Growers' shares closed up 1.7% at $23.58 on the Nasdaq exchange yesterday, trimming a decline this year to 7.5%. Founded in 1924, the business markets its fresh fruit range under the Calavo brand and also supplies retailers with private label. Other customers include club stores, wholesalers and the foodservice channel. As well as guacamole, it also offers valued-added products such as salsas and dips. Led by president and CEO Lee Cole, the business sources avocados from USDA-certified growers in Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Chile, and the Dominican Republic, according to Calavo Growers' 2024 annual report. It operates a facility in Uruapan, Mexico, as well as the site in California. Earlier this week, the company issued its second-quarter results. Sales climbed 3.3% to $190.5m and were up 10.6% for the year so far at $344.9m. For the quarter to 30 April, adjusted EBITDA dropped 17.3% to $11.4m but increased 22.4% over the six months to $20.7m. Net income rose 13% to $6.9m for the quarter and turned to a year-to-date profit of $11.3m compared to a $0.2m loss a year earlier. Diluted EPS came in at $0.38 versus $0.36, and $0.63 against $0.22, for the quarter and year so far, respectively. "Calavo Growers attracts takeover interest from unnamed party" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Washington Post
09-06-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Calavo: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SANTA PAULA, Calif. — SANTA PAULA, Calif. — Calavo Growers Inc. (CVGW) on Monday reported profit of $6.9 million in its fiscal second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Santa Paula, California-based company said it had profit of 38 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 40 cents per share.
CBS News
01-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Woman killed in Ventura County, suspect remains at large
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was found dead in the unincorporated area of Santa Paula. Deputies responded to a home in the 12000 block of Sisar Road at about 9:09 p.m. Saturday after receiving reports that a woman may have been murdered, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Upon arrival, deputies found a woman dead inside the home. Evidence recovered at the scene indicated that she was murdered, authorities said. The woman has been identified only as a 26-year-old resident of Santa Paula. Her name is yet to be released publicly. The sheriff's office didn't disclose how she was killed or what the evidence was that pointed toward the act being a homicide. The incident appeared to be isolated, authorities said, and the suspect remains outstanding as of Sunday afternoon. The sheriff's office is requesting that anyone with information contacts Detective Marco at 805-384-4739.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Authorities investigate woman's death in unincorporated Santa Paula, Upper Ojai area
Authorities are investigating the death of a woman in an unincorporated area of Santa Paula. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office received a report around 9:10 p.m. May 31 of a suspicious death in the 1200 block of Sisar Road in unincorporated Santa Paula, often referred to as Upper Ojai, said sheriff's Capt. John Hajducko. Sisar Road is off Ojai Road, near Ojai Unified's Summit Elementary School. Deputies with the Fillmore station arrived to find the woman dead in the home, he said. The sheriff's major crimes detectives are investigating her death. Hajducko said the sheriff's office had no suspect information as of 8:15 a.m. June 1. However, he said the public does not have a reason to be concerned at this time. No additional information was available, Hajducko said. The last homicide in the area was Feb. 28 in Meiners Oaks. A 42-year-old woman was found dead inside her garage and a 29-year-old Oxnard man was later arrested in connection with her death. Stacie N. Galang is news director of the Ventura County Star. She can be reached at or 805-437-0222. This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Authorities investigate woman's death in Upper Ojai area
