Hospitals in Ventura County Mull Layoffs, Other Job Cuts

At least five hospitals in Ventura County recently have eliminated some staff positions or scaled back workers' hours, and layoffs remain under consideration at some facilities.  The actions are being traced to lower demand for services, larger economic conditions and concerns about state funding.

• "Fewer Patients Force Hospital Cuts" (Kisken, Ventura County Star, 1/9).