On July 17, Ventura County forcibly locked down a seven story public housing (Ventura Housing Authority) apartment building at 137 S. Palm St in Ventura. You can view the lockdown order (unsigned) and a letter from the building manager below. The order claims its authority emanates from California Code 12030 and 120175. It says “This order shall remain in force until rescinded by the Health Officer in writing. Violation or failure to comply with this Order may result in “civil detention” and is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment, fine or both." We were told and the letter from the apartment...