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Port of Hueneme, Making History Announcing Goal of Zero Emissions by 2030

by Community Contributor • June 14, 2024 • Comments Off

PORT OF HUENEME — Port of Hueneme aims to make operations zero emissions by 2030. The Port of Hueneme/Oxnard Harbor District made the historic announcement at its World Oceans Day event on June 11.

Becoming zero emissions with grid power requires a huge investment in electrical charging infrastructure and equipment and will cost tens of millions of dollars. However, the Port is well on its way having invested tens of millions to date with another $100+ million in investments and grants in que to continue this transition away from fossil fuels.

Bilingual commentary — Dubious Rewards for Children

by Community Contributor • June 14, 2024 • Comments Off

A recent report from one of our most treasured local radio stations, KCLU, describes a Ventura County Sheriff’s program that graciously rewards kids who are “caught” following safety rules or doing good deeds, such as opening doors for people. The name of the program is “Operation Chill.”

The concept is laudatory. It demonstrates to the citizenry, especially children, that our sheriffs are not interested only in arresting people who do bad things. The program teaches children that being safe and helping others is noticed by responsible adults who admire this behavior.

The problem, however, is the nature of the “reward.”

Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Honoring Pride Month

by Community Contributor • June 14, 2024 • Comments Off

The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) would like to recognize Pride Month. Observed annually in June, Pride Month is a time to uplift and celebrate the the LGBTQ+ community. EDC is committed to supporting LGBTQ+ innovators and entrepreneurs and strives to provide equitable access to inclusive services year-round.

The EDC is proud to support our community by providing professional technical assistance through our Small Business Development Center.

Allan Hancock College Art & Design professor Nancy Jo Ward featured in international art exchange exhibition in Japan

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA MARIA — Three mixed-media portraits created by esteemed Hancock art and design professor Nancy Jo Ward will be on display during the 23rd International Art Exchange Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan from June 15 – 20.

Ward is one of 57 visual artists selected to represent the United States at the 23rd International Art Exchange Exhibition. The event fosters curiosity, artistic expression, and meaningful interactions. The exhibition is officially supported by the cultural embassies of Japan, China, Thailand, and Australia.

“I am honored to have my work included in this celebration of diversity, cultural specificity, and individual expression of the human condition,” said Ward.

Bilingual report — County of Ventura names Scott Powers as new Chief Financial Officer

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The County of Ventura has named Scott Powers as the new Chief Financial Officer. He replaces Kaye Mand who retired in March. Powers was selected following an extensive recruitment of both internal and external candidates and brings 25 years of experience to the position. In his role, he will oversee the County’s $2.9 billion budget.

Ventura Music Festival announces Music Camp and Summer Fun

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

From our Summer festival concerts to music camp for the kids, there’s something for everyone just around the corner.

First District Supervisor Das Williams — County Budget Funds Bluffs Preservation, Homelessness Reduction, and More

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

This week the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the 2024-2025 County Budget. Due to rising costs and lingering State budget challenges, we took a tough approach this year to limit new expenditures. Despite that, this budget contains a remarkable trend against borrowing from our future. That means continuing to fund our roads to maintain the quality index, continuing homelessness reduction programs, and investing in technology and environmental preservation initiatives to move us closer to meeting climate change goals. Making progress on all of these things will take more than just a couple years of work; they require sustained efforts. Check out the video above to see some of the highlights of the Budget.

Ventura County Fire Dept. announces prescribed burn on June 18 near Casitas Springs

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD), in cooperation with the Ventura County Prescribed Burn Association (VCPBA), the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC), University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) will be conducting prescribed burns on two adjacent properties, June 19, at OVLC’s Ventura River Steelhead Preserve and the privately owned Birdsong Ranch (formerly Nye Ranch). Both properties are located off Santa Ana Road in Casitas Springs and the burns will occur on approximately 40 acres of grassland currently inundated with non-native and noxious weed species.

Ventura County Animal Services — Career opportunity for a third veterinarian to join our team!

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) has an exciting opportunity for a third veterinarian to join our team!

Our hospital is staffed with an incredible group of talented and passionate veterinary professionals who are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the animals in our care and within our community. And while we take our job very seriously, we have a lot of fun and know how to have a good time along the way!

Ventura County Grand Jury Announces Release of its Report “Building Better Together: Suggestions for Smoother Permitting Processes”

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — In response to public complaints, the 2023-2024 Ventura County Grand Jury researched the difficult and lengthy process to approve building projects in the cities of Oxnard and Ventura.

The complexity of a project mirrors that of the approval process. A development project, like a multi-unit housing project, may take years, involving land use guidelines, laws, environmental regulations, public hearings and detailed plan assessments by multiple city departments. The process for permitting an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) can be less complex.

UCSB — The Current — ‘UCSB’s ÉXITO Program graduates third cohort of future ethnic studies teachers amidst rising attacks on ethnic studies’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

Designed for highly motivated students, the first of its kind program in the UC system provides undergraduates with a clearly structured pathway to becoming credentialed K-12 teachers.

Santa Paula Art Museum — Inbox Art Exhibit: ‘From Field to Frame: The PAC6 Show How It’s Done’

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

On view now through Sunday, July 7, 2024

There are less than four weeks left to see “From Field to Frame: The PAC6 Show How It’s Done” at the Santa Paula Art Museum. PAC6 is a group of six women artists from Southern California who travel and paint together across the country. The artists are Linda Brown, Marian Fortunati, Nita Harper, Debra Holladay, Laura Wambsgans, and Sharon Weaver.

Guest contribution — Ventura County nurses and health care professionals to hold ‘Speak Out’ to save Santa Paula Hospital ICU and birthing center from closure

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

“As an OB nurse at SPH, I have witnessed numerous deliveries within 30 minutes of arrival,” said Carol Lundstrom, RN in the birthing center unit at SPH. “With our unit closed women risk unattended roadside deliveries while on the way to Ventura County Medical Center. There are so many things that can go wrong with a delivery such as pre-eclampsia and hypertensive crisis, where the pregnant woman could seize or have a stroke, or a postpartum hemorrhage where a woman can lose up to half the volume of their blood, or an infant who needs resuscitation. All of these scenarios, require immediate and intensive care by knowledgeable physicians and nurses with specializations in obstetrics.”

Guest contribution — Can you support Friendship Center?

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

We’re 80% of the way to reaching our Spring Campaign goal of $25,000! We just need a few more donors to push us to (or past) our goal; will you help us close the gap and continue providing low-cost, high quality to our beloved senior friends?

Oxnard Salsa Festival (July 27-28) — Give Dad The Spicy Gift Of Salsa Tasting

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2024 • Comments Off

Museum of Ventura County’s Ventura campus is open and showcasing new exhibitions!

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2024 • Comments Off

NOW OPEN — InnoVision: Ventura County

Artists to Watch

InnoVision is an interactive exhibition that highlights the work of nine Ventura County artists. Through their innovative use of common materials, they create installations that reflect their personal visions and views of current issues such as the environment, immigration, identity, the housing shortage, and changing land usage in Ventura County.

Women’s Economic Ventures Chosen as 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by State Senator Monique Limon

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES — Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year by California state senator, the Honorable Monique Limon (District 19).

WEV is one of more than one hundred nonprofits to be honored by their state senators and assemblymembers for their outstanding contributions to the communities they serve.

As a nonprofit dedicated to the economic empowerment of women since 1991, WEV has provided business training and small business advisory services to more than 20,000 people throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. It has made more than $10 million in small business loans and grants, and helped nearly 6,000 local businesses start or expand, generating an estimated $598 million in annual sales and sustaining or creating nearly 12,000 local jobs. Business courses, programs and loans are provided in both English and Spanish.

Santa Paula City Council Reviews Accelerated $19 Million Pavement Management Plan to Address Resident Concerns on Road Conditions

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA PAULA — On May 15, the Santa Paula Public Works Department returned to the City Council to present options for the second five-year cycle of the City’s Pavement Management Plan (PMP). The PMP outlines all regular street maintenance and repair work throughout the City to increase road quality.

The first five-year cycle of the PMP, adopted in 2020, prioritized repairs and maintenance for some of Santa Paula’s worst major thoroughfares, including Harvard Boulevard. Although the City will have addressed 35.6 centerline miles of streets out of 55 with the completion of Phase I, Santa Paula residents still identify poor road conditions in the City as their top concern in a recent community survey and through recent engagement efforts through Santa Paula Speaks.

UCSB Arts & Lectures announces its 65th anniversary 2024-2025 season featuring more than 47 events

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2024 • Comments Off

Highlights include An Evening with the legendary Yo-Yo Ma; Wynton Marsalis Ensemble performing live to LOUIS, a silent film; lectures by the inimitable Anne Lamott, online education pioneer Salman Khan, and bestselling cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi; dance performances by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Twyla Tharp Dance; the return of the Speaking with Pico series featuring bestselling authors Richard Powers and Yung Pueblo, and performance artist Marina Abramovi?; R&B titan Mavis Staples and the Grammy-winning blues powerhouse Larkin Poe; outstanding classical artists including Itzhak Perlman and Friends, the London Philharmonic Orchestra with violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja, and two performances by soprano Julia Bullock

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!!

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2024 • Comments Off

Introducing The New Salon: Arte del Pueblo – show your art at the museum!

Ventura College Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Paramedic Studies Program

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — Ventura College is proud to announce the 25th Anniversary Reception of its esteemed Paramedic Studies Program. The event will take place on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003.

The reception will feature the presentation of Founding Member Awards to Steve Frank and Meredith Mundell, the visionary leaders who were instrumental in establishing the Paramedic Studies Program at Ventura College. Their dedication and foresight have paved the way for countless students to embark on rewarding careers in emergency medical services in Ventura County.

Following the reception, the graduation ceremony for Paramedic Class 27 will be held with keynote speaker Steve Frank addressing the graduates. This year’s class is poised to join the ranks of Ventura College alumni who have consistently demonstrated excellence in their field.

Family Service Agency (FSA) announces Senior Expo Exhibitor Registration Opens June 14

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency (FSA) today announced that the 33rd Annual Senior Expo of Santa Barbara, the largest active aging fair in our area, will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Sponsorship and exhibitor registration opens Friday, June 14. Exhibit space is expected to sell out and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

“Sponsors and exhibitors have the opportunity to engage more than 1,000 local seniors and caregivers with information about products and services to help them lead active, healthy lives.” said Lisa Brabo, FSA CEO. “We are really proud that the Senior Expo, now in its 33rd year, continues to provide a comfortable atmosphere for folks to ask questions and learn about what is available in our community to support them.”

Ventura College Foundation Distributes Over $636,000 In Scholarships

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Ventura College Foundation presented 421 scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year totaling $636,017 during its 35th Annual Scholarship Awards ceremony, May 16, at the Ventura College Sportsplex Field.

Of the 230 scholarship recipients, many received multiple scholarships. Of the amount awarded, $583,884 went to general scholarships, $29,110 was awarded to students focusing on agriculture, advanced manufacturing, diesel mechanics or veterinary tech careers and $23,023 went to students in paramedic studies.

Continuing students received an average of $2,417 in scholarships while students transferring to four-year universities received an average of $3,557. At a minimum, each student received a $1,000 scholarship.

Moorpark College Advances to Top 10 in National Competition for $1 Million Prize

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2024 • Comments Off

MOORPARK — Moorpark College has been named a top 10 finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Presented by The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, the $1 million award is the nation’s signature recognition of strong performance among community colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high and improving levels of student success, as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Hispanic students and those from lower-income backgrounds.

Moorpark College was a finalist in the 2023-24 award cycle, ultimately placing third for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

DignityMoves Success Propelled by Partnership with Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara

by Community Contributor • June 11, 2024 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — DignityMoves, the organization that has partnered with Santa Barbara County and Good Samaritan Shelter, has received tremendous community and philanthropic support in its effort to reduce homelessness and provide essential services to those in need.

DignityMoves’ appreciates one of our early “believers” whose initial support in 2022 of $75,000 provided both credibility and much positive public attention.

UCSB — The Current — ‘A week’s worth of commencement activities will celebrate 6,875 graduates for 2023–2024’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • June 11, 2024 • Comments Off

With the College of Creative Studies commencement festivities already in the books, eight more ceremonies remain in UC Santa Barbara’s graduation lineup for the Class of 2024.

Bilingual report — Ventura names Mike Shaffer as the new Chief Technology Officer

by Community Contributor • June 11, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — After a competitive, nationwide recruitment, the City of Ventura has selected Mike Shaffer as the new Chief Technology Officer in the Information Technology (IT) Department.

“Mike brings over 15 years of experience in public sector technology and already has a deep understanding of our City’s needs,” shared City Manager Bill Ayub. “With a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and improve user experience, I am confident that Mike will lead Ventura’s technological future with excellence and vision.”

Bilingual report — City of Ventura releases second episode of Ventura Voices podcast featuring Police Chief Darin Schindler

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The City of Ventura is thrilled to release the second episode of its new podcast series, Ventura Voices. This episode features an insightful interview with Ventura’s Police Chief, Darin Schindler and is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, or watch the podcast video on the City’s YouTube channel.

The episode explores local crime rates and homelessness and shares the positive news that Ventura has seen its lowest crime rate in over three decades.

Chief Schindler also discusses his 34-year career in law enforcement and reflects on his first year as chief, having stepped into the role during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

One805 Announces Kenny Loggins as its 2024 Heart of the Community Award Recipient

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — One805 announces Grammy-winning recording artist Kenny Loggins as its 2024 Heart of the Community Award recipient. The award recognizes individuals who have shown outstanding dedication to giving back to the community. Prior recipients have included Kevin Costner, and One805 founding board member Alan Parsons.

Kenny Loggings will receive the award on-stage at the One805Live! Fall Concert on September 20, 2024 at Kevin Costner’s oceanside estate in Summerland. The concert will headline Pink and Dallas Green (City and Color), performing as the duo You + Me.

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar schedule

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2024 • Comments Off

SBA AND SCORE: SBA CHAT WITH SCORE BUSINESS MENTORS

June 11 @ 9:00 am

Join the SBA and SCORE Business Mentors as they discuss resources to help you with your small business goals. Some of the workshop topics are SBA Resources and How to access them, SCORE Business Mentor Panel and so much more! Bring your coffee and questions to this free virtual event. SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. To request reasonable accommodations, please email lado@sba.gov at least 7 days in advance.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CSUCI alumnus Miriam Herrejon is the newest Deputy Labor Commissioner for the State of California

by Community Contributor • June 7, 2024 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — Class of 2019 Political Science alumnus Miriam Herrejon has just started what she calls her “dream job” as a Deputy Labor Commissioner for the State of California.

Nobody is more surprised and thrilled than she is.

“I didn’t even know what the Department of Industrial Relations was,” said Herrejon, 27, who was the first in her family to graduate from college.

Herrejon learned about the position from CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Political Science adjunct professor Tim Allison, J.D., who recognized that his former student would be a perfect fit for job.

“Miriam Herrejon had extensive experience in working with farm labor recruitment, hiring and contract negotiation,” Allison said. “When I heard about this position, I immediately thought of her. She will be incredible as a deputy labor commissioner.”

Bilingual commentary — Running for President from Prison

by Community Contributor • June 7, 2024 • Comments Off

Gotcha.

No, this isn’t an article about you-know-who. Rather, it’s about a man we don’t hear much about these days. But maybe we should, given the fraught political atmosphere in which we find ourselves.

So, let’s consider the story of a highly controversial man who ran for president in the early 1900s.

Port of Hueneme — Make a Splash Joining us at Our World Oceans Day on June 11

by Community Contributor • June 7, 2024 • Comments Off

THIS EVENT WILL INCLUDE:
Special announcement of Port of Hueneme’s decarbonization target date.
A keynote panel of organizations that align with the Port’s mission of growing a blue economy.
Blue Whales Blue Skies Award Ceremony for customers slowing ships and saving whales.
Friend of the Port Award Ceremony for port partners making a difference.

Museum of Ventura County’s Exhibitions Opening (on June 8), more news

by Community Contributor • June 7, 2024 • Comments Off

You’re invited to join us for an Exhibition Opening! We will be celebrating the unveiling of our two new exhibitions: Masters from the Museum of Ventura County Collection and InnoVision: Ventura County Artists to Watch! Join us to enjoy the opening of these unique and innovative art exhibitions, which showcase the past, present, and future of art in Ventura County. Cash bar and food truck, Indulgia, will be available! Dress to impress! This is a FREE community event, please register HERE.

Exhibition Opening made possible in part by Amigo Event Rentals, Hofer Properties, HP Media, In The Mix Events, Kirby Subaru of Ventura, Peirano’s, Ventura Auto Center, Ventura County Balloons, Ventura County Credit Union, and Ventura Spirits.
RSVP TODAY!

Bilingual report — Ventura County Office of Education Focus on Education June 2024 — Inspiring Stories form the Ventura County Class of 2024

by Community Contributor • June 7, 2024 • Comments Off

They started high school in their bedrooms and at kitchen tables in front of computers, taking classes over Zoom. They’re coming of age at a time when our nation is politically divided, our world is facing war and unrest, and artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of education and work. But the students graduating from Ventura County high schools in 2024 are not deterred. They’re facing the future with a sense of optimism that will take them far as they enter the next stage of their lives.

Bilingual report — Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project — Oxnard Guelaguetza Festival 2024! (June 23)

by Community Contributor • June 7, 2024 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) is inviting the public to its annual Oxnard Guelaguetza Festival, which will be held on June 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Plaza Park in Oxnard: 500 S. C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030.

MICOP was founded in 2001 “to support, organize, and empower the Indigenous immigrant community in California’s Central Coast.” MICOP serves over 12,000 unduplicated Indigenous migrant men, women, and children annually across Santa Barbara, Ventura & San Luis Obispo County. MICOP organizes and trains the indigenous migrant community to become self-sufficient and successful members of the broader community.

Bilingual report — Join us for the June 11 Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors FY 2024-25 Budget Hearing

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

Reuniones de la Junta de Supervisores en español
(Board of Supervisors’ Meetings in Spanish)

El Condado de Santa Bárbara está ofreciendo interpretación en español de las reuniones de la Junta de Supervisores. Véalo en vivo en nuestro canal de YouTube en español, o las personas suscritas a la televisión por cable pueden acceder a la programación secundaria de audio (SAP) en los ajustes de idioma.
Aún se requiere pedir con anticipación la interpretación de los comentarios públicos en español. Para proporcionar comentarios públicos en español, póngase en contacto con la Secretaría de la Junta llamando al (805) 568-2240 antes de las 4:00 p.m. del viernes anterior a la reunión de la Junta.

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ meetings are available in Spanish. Watch live on our Spanish YouTube Channel, or Cable TV subscribers can access Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) in language settings.

Advance requests are still needed to interpret public comment originating in Spanish. To provide public comment in Spanish, contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240, before 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the Board meeting.

CLU School of Management — Watch and Explore 4th short video of ‘Economic Impact of Undocumented Immigrants — Separating Myths From Realities’

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

View this email in your browser Watch the Highlights of the Conference “Separating Myths From Realities” and Discover the Challenges Undocumented Immigrants Face in California We are delighted to present the fourth short video in our series that brings attention…

Ventura County Community Development Corp. (VCCDC) — It’s Homeownership Month!

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

June is a special month at VCCDC, it’s National Homeownership Month! It’s a great time to highlight the impact of homeownership especially as one of the best tools to build wealth for low- and moderate- income families.

At the core of our mission is the belief that a home is more than a place to live. It is the cornerstone of any individual’s and family’s economic, environmental and social well being.

Bilingual report — Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) announces Economic Development Collaborative Delivers Financial Assistance for Worker Training in Ventura County

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) proudly announces the renewal of its contract with the Employment Training Panel (ETP), providing financial assistance to Ventura County employers to offset the cost of worker training and fostering economic growth within California.

ETP funding offers a unique opportunity for employers to invest in customized job skills training, reducing the financial burden associated with employee development and allowing businesses to leverage their tax contributions to the California Unemployment Fund. By determining their own training needs, companies enhance their competitiveness, boost employee productivity and upskill their workforce with industry and job-specific skills. This beneficial initiative also creates opportunities for employees to advance their careers within their current organization.

Coalition for Clean Air Announces California Clean Air Day 2024 Microgrant Program

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

Nonprofit organizations and government agencies are encouraged to partner and apply for grants of up to $1,000 to support their California Clean Air Day projects. Eligible projects must take place within the seven days leading up to or following October 2, 2024, California Clean Air Day.

Program Requirements:

Bilingual report — Ventura Police Officers’ Association announces 2024 Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Ventura Police Officers’ Association (VPOA) is proud to announce the 2024 Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship Program, with over $7,000 in scholarships to be awarded to deserving recipients. The application deadline is June 30, 2024.

“It is a privilege to honor the legacy of Sergeant Darlon Dowell by supporting the educational goals of our local students,” said Corporal Joseph Metz, President of the VPOA. “For over 20 years, this scholarship has enabled us to give back to our community and inspire the next generation of public servants.”

The scholarship will be awarded to three applicants who aspire to pursue careers in law enforcement. Funds can be used for college tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

Bilingual report — Celebrate Safely and Enjoy a Dazzling Drone Show in Santa Paula this Fourth of July

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

“While we have many reasons to celebrate in the coming weeks with family and friends, I strongly encourage my fellow Santa Paulans to avoid the use of illegal fireworks,” said Santa Paula Mayor Leslie Cornejo. “Fireworks can create unsafe and dangerous conditions for our entire community, and there are many other ways to celebrate whether it be a family gathering or barbecue, outdoor activities, or attending the Rotary Club and City of Santa Paula’s first ever 4th of July drone show.”

UCSB — The Current — ‘A novel approach to tracking conservation reveals more areas may be conserved than currently accounted for’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

The new method finds more extensive and diverse coverage, which is crucial for meeting the goal of protecting 30% of Earth by 2030.

24 cadets graduate Allan Hancock College’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

The graduating recruits of Class #24-127 gathered with friends and family to celebrate the completion of more than 871 training hours required to graduate from the academy and enter careers as peace officers. All of the recruits have been hired by Central Coast law enforcement agencies.

“You should be proud of what you’ve accomplished so far,” Atascadero Police Chief Dan Suttles told the graduates. “You’re just starting your careers and are already well-accomplished.”

County of Santa Barbara June Newsletter

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

County Board of Supervisors Budget Hearing Set for
June 11

The County of Santa Barbara has released its Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Check out some of the highlights of the budget by clicking the play button, and join us on June 11 for the County’s Budget Hearing.

Allan Hancock College’s Paramedic Academy celebrates first graduating class

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

Graduating students are employed with local agencies like the San Luis Obispo Fire Department and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

“Be better each and every day,” Santa Barbara County Fire Department Chief Mark Hartwig told the students. “Take a break today and pat yourself on the back. Celebrate for a second, and then set for yourself the next lofty goal.”

Assemblymember Steve Bennett selects Housing Trust And Ventura County as 2024 Nonprofit of the Year

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

“We are honored to be recognized as Nonprofit of the Year 2024 by Assemblymember Bennett. This award reflects the tireless efforts of our team and our community of supporters who are dedicated to making affordable housing a reality because we believe that everyone deserves a home. This recognition strengthens our commitment to building stronger, more equitable communities, and we look forward to continuing our impactful work,” said Linda Braunschweiger, CEO of the Housing Trust Fund Ventura County.

Guide to Lompoc’s Arts and Culture Scene

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2024 • Comments Off

LOMPOC — Lompoc is a small city with a big heart for arts and culture. From the historic La Purisima Mission to the vibrant murals of Old Town, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With a unique blend of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences, Lompoc is a captivating destination for history buffs, art enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a unique and enriching experience. Let’s dive into the arts and cultural attractions that make Lompoc a can’t-miss city on California’s Central Coast. Visit www.ExploreLompoc.com

First District Supervisor Das Williams — Fire safety, Swimming into Summer

by Community Contributor • June 5, 2024 • Comments Off

This week, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and local fire jurisdictions announced the beginning of the 2024 High Fire Season for all areas of Santa Barbara County.

This is a great reminder of steps you can take to prepare for wildfires:

Maintain Vegetation Clearance: Individuals are advised to maintain proper vegetation clearance around structures to minimize fire risks.
Review and become acquainted with the “Ready! Set! Go!” wildfire action plan, which outlines crucial steps for preparedness and response in the event of a wildfire. For more details, please visit www.sbcfire.com.
Wildfire smoke and ash contain very small particles called particulate matter, which harm the lungs and heart. The best protection against wildfire smoke is to stay indoors as much as possible, ideally in a well-sealed “clean air room” with an air purifier. The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) provides instructions to create a “clean air room” on their website. APCD’s website also provides countywide hourly air quality conditions. People are also encouraged to sign up for Air Quality Alerts issued during wildfires.

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