OXNARD — Mix things up in Oxnard! Visit Oxnard is participating in U.S. Travel’s National Plan for Vacation Day on January 28 by offering a prize package for one lucky winner! The prize package includes a two-night stay at Residence Inn…
EDC WELCOMES NAN DRAKE AS 2020 BOARD CHAIR Nan Drake of E.J. Harrison & Sons was recently installed as 2020 chair of the Economic Development Collaborative’s board of directors at the organization’s 23rd Annual Meeting. “Nan Drake brings extensive experience…
Winter 2020 Stanley C. Mantooth, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Keeping Students Safe and Healthy in Body and Mind Ensuring that our students are safe and our schools secure is fundamental to the job of educators. It’s as a job…
Students to Compete in Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial and the Science Fair Thousands of middle and high school students from schools throughout Ventura County will face off in three popular academic competitions in February and March. The games begin with…
OXNARD — The Latino Issues Forum will be holding its second Town Hall Candidates Forum for the 5th Supervisorial District for the County of Ventura from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Ventura…
PORT OF HUENEME — The Port of Hueneme on Jan. 16 welcomed new leadership as the Board of Harbor Commissioners unanimously voted Jess Ramirez to serve as Board President for 2020. President Ramirez was first elected to the Board in 1992,…
OXNARD — The City of Oxnard is offering two more sign-up opportunities on January 22 and 23 for the Project Assist Utility Rate Assistance Program for income-qualified customers. Eligible residents will receive a $15 monthly discount toward their trash, sewer,…
VENTURA COUNTY — Firefighter Robby, Ventura County’s favorite mascot, just launched his own video series in partnership with the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD). The premiere of the new “Robby to the Rescue” video series can be viewed by visiting…
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Monique Limón (D – Santa Barbara) issued the following statement on the proposed Budget presented today by Governor Newsom. The Budget presented by Governor Newsom advances many of the areas the legislature and I have been pushing…
SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement about Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to strengthen job protection for California’s paid family leave program in his January budget released today. “Having worked on this issue for over seven…
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation on Jan. 3 concluded negotiations with the City of Oxnard to ensure the community center part of the facility (classrooms and ballrooms) remains open for the residents of Oxnard and Ventura County…
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SB 794 expands and improves California’s emergency alerts following deadly wildfires SACRAMENTO – Following the California State Auditor’s Decemberreport, which found that some California counties, including Ventura County, did not adequately alert their most vulnerable residents during recent wildfires, State…
VENTURA — The Ventura County Elections Division seeks volunteers to staff and manage 390 polling places throughout the county for the upcoming March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn stated, “Being a poll worker is a…
VENTURA — Following a nationwide recruitment that garnered over 130 applicants, the County of Ventura has selected Ashley Bautista as their new Public Information Officer following the retirement of Bill Nash. The position reports to County Executive Officer Mike Powers.…
VENTURA — The American Independent, Democratic, and Libertarian parties adopted a party rule allowing No Party Preference voters to participate in their March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. The Republican, Green, and Peace and Freedom parties did not adopt this rule.…
VENTURA — For Tom, joining the Navy at barely eighteen brought him a deep sense of pride and community. For the first time he truly felt part of something and even today, he still smiles when he recalls handling radio communications…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Carnegie Studio Gallery will be CLOSED for installation of the upcoming exhibition January 5 – Jan 31, 2020. RETROGRADE Retrograde simultaneously showcases rapidly progressing information technology and media interactivity as well as thoughtfully…
Location: America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 January 8 and 22 – Social Media, 10:00 a.m. – noon – Social media is everywhere. It is not just for entertainment or a way to stay connected…
The Fresno Canyon Diversion Project construction work impacting the Ojai Valley Bike Trail is now complete – Ojai Valley Trail set to reopen late Friday afternoon, Jan. 17 VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Public Works Agency’s (VCPWA) Watershed Protection District (WPD)…
THOUSAND OAKS — On January 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors will hold a special evening meeting in the Thousand Oaks City Council Chambers at the Civic Arts Plaza/Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. This…
Location: America’s Job Center 2901 N. Ventura Rd., 3rd Floor, Oxnard 805-204-5171 February 5 and 19 – Social Media, 10:00 a.m. – noon – Social media is everywhere. It is not just for entertainment or a way to stay connected…
WHAT: The Ventura County Health Care Agency is hosting two separate Town Halls in the cities of Fillmore and Santa Paula to engage residents of the Santa Clara Valley in a discussion about the Santa Paula Hospital and health care…
VENTURA — The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the County of Ventura 2040 General Plan Update is available for public review and comment beginning Monday, January 13, 2020 and ending at 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2020. The…
SOMIS — Ventura County Waterworks District 19 customers in Somis are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Somis Elementary School. The meeting will feature speakers on water, displays on water conservation, the state…
What’s Next After High School for Students in Special Education? Resources Available at March 7 “Transition Fair” in Camarillo Explore the safety net of supports for your student Help students in special education (ages 15-22 years old) prepare for the…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter www.portofh.org/jobs Join the Port of Hueneme and Community Partners at our Job Fair: Saturday, March 7, 10am-4pm Location: Port of Hueneme Administrative Offices 333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme, CA Download Flyer Over 100…
VENTURA — Ventura County residents have an opportunity to meet the 2019-2020 Ventura County Grand Jurors and tour the Grand Jury Chambers on March 12, 2020. The public may meet the Grand Jurors between 1 PM and 3 PM, review Grand…
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Animal Services to present St. Pawtrick’s Day, March 14-17 at the Camarillo and Simi Valley Animal Shelters. $17 St. PAWtrick’s Day Pet Promo (March 14th – 17th) at both the Camarillo & Simi Valley Shelters. Facebook…
OXNARD — As part of national Fix a Leak Week, the Oxnard Water Division will be hosting free events during March to help residents fix wasteful leaks and save water and money. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an…
Parents, Teachers, Others Urged to ‘Be The Difference’ CENTRAL COAST — Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, Mental Wellness Center, and the Youthwell Coalition have partnered to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings that gives adults who work with…
Join us on July 14th at noon for a free webinar with Nicole Kamm, attorney and human resources expert. Nicole will present strategies on how to mitigate risk and return-to-work strategies for employers and employees impacted by Covid19. This webinar will include a live Q & A and will be recorded.
August 26, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution acknowledging women’s right to vote. Vision 2020 Ventura County invites community members to celebrate, participate and learn about the centennial at a family-friendly, non-partisan virtual event on National Women’s Equality Day, August 26 from 4pm to 6pm. The free event will include performances by the passion players, presentations, videos and the Museum of Ventura County’s virtual tour of its new curated exhibit “The 19th: Votes for Women”. For event details and to register, visit www.facebook.com/Vision2020VC
On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, the County of Ventura Planning Division will conduct a virtual community meeting to discuss the 2021-2029 County of Ventura Housing Element update. The Housing Element is a planning document that identifies the housing conditions and needs and establishes goals, policies and programs that will be the foundation for the County’s housing strategy for unincorporated areas through 2029.
This is a free event aimed to connect women and minority business owners and innovators with the amazing opportunities that the Department of Navy (DON) has to offer.
The California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research and Forecasting (CERF) Annual Ventura County Economic Forecast LIVE WEBCAST will include an in-depth analysis of the county’s economic performance and an assessment of its economic and demographic future. The program will also include detailed analysis and forecasts for the United States and California economies. Speakers will include: CERF Executive Director, Matthew Fienup; CALmatters opinion columnist Dan Walters, who will analyze California election results and the impact on the state’s political landscape; and a panel of innovative leaders in our community, who will focus on the impacts of COVID-19 and the various policy responses and discuss Ventura County’s road to recovery.
OPAC, the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation, will host a virtual Town Hall on the Pending Eviction Crisis on Thursday, November 19 from 4 to 6 pm on Zoom. The event is part of a two-year project called “CLOSE TO HOME: A Community Conversation Spotlighting the People, Places, and Perspectives Surrounding Homelessness.”
The County of Ventura Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on January 5, 2021 at 1 pm. The meeting will be live streamed at www.ventura.org/bos and on the County Facebook page @CountyofVentura. The meeting will include an update on coronavirus response efforts and the proposed process and timeline for the appointment of a District Attorney.
Courtesy photos. Photo credits: Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior SRE) Binational Congress Dic 5, 2019, ClaryArts – Clara Victoria Martínez Rojas SANTA MARIA — The bilingual poetry of Santa Maria High School Spanish Teacher Enedina Castañeda was recently selected and…
VENTURA — On Tuesday, December 17, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend the contract for County Executive Officer, Mike Powers, through December 2024. Each of the five Board members commented on the excellent work of Powers, citing…
OXNARD — Residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City departments will be closed for the upcoming holidays. The holiday office hours are listed below. HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS AND CLOSURES Tuesday, Dec. 24: City Hall and…
VENTURA COUNTY — On November 12, 2019, the Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved $3.5 million in emission reduction grants for Ventura County businesses. This year’s grants will help pay for new, lower-emission equipment to replace 54 older, higher-pollution…
SACRAMENTO –California’s publicly held corporations have until January 1, 2020 to add at least one woman to their boards as a result of legislation authored by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s (D-Santa Barbara) . SB 826, signed into law by Governor…
AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation from the Gene Haas Foundation to benefit the BGCGCV’s TechGen STEM Program. Through the TechGen STEM program the BGCGCV is: Expanding…
VENTURA — The Ventura County Executive Office is pleased to announce a new three-year labor contract with the Service Employees International Union Local 721, which represents 4,500 of the County’s approximate 9,000 employees. SEIU Local 721 informed County management on December…
VENTURA — On December 12, 2019, the City of Ojai celebrated the successful conversion of its gasoline-powered landscaping equipment to zero-emissions, electric-powered alternatives. This conversion was supported in part by a $60,000 Clean Air Fund grant approved by the Ventura County…
Santa Presents the Toys in Surprise Visit SANTA PAULA — Watching a toy come to life when it’s turned on is a delight for any child. But for kids with developmental disabilities, something as simple as pressing a button to activate…
PORT OF HUENEME — Santa’s sleigh has been doubling as a boat this year, helping bring record cargo into the Port of Hueneme. The Port delivers another record breaking year for cargo, jobs, tax revenues, and economic impact. Cargo grew by…
