Category: News

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) free event and webinar schedule

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2025 • Comments Off

IN-PERSON EVENT: CITY OF OXNARD: READY • SET • GROW: SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS WORKSHOP SERIES

September 30 @ 9:00 am

Join the City of Oxnard and Economic Development Collaborative for a 3-part series to help business owners improve legal compliance, financial planning and marketing. Participants will receive hands-on, practical training to achieve real results, such as official registration, funding readiness, and customer growth. This 3-workshop series will be conducted in English, with the option to answer questions in Spanish. Hands-on materials will be provided in both languages. Address: Oxnard Main Library, 251 S A St., Oxnard, CA, 93030.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Bilingual report — Child Passenger Safety Week: Protect your child with the right car seat

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2025 • Comments Off

“Every child deserves to travel safely,” Sergeant Mark Knackstedt said. “We urge all parents and caregivers to know for sure that their children are in the right seats and that those seats are installed correctly. Keeping a child in the right seat for their age and size can make all the difference in a crash.”

The Current — ‘UCSB-designed soft robot intubation device could save lives’ and more news, events

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2025 • Comments Off

The innovative tool, designed specifically for non-expert users, improves airway access and raises survival odds in critical medical emergencies.

VCCCD swears in Robert Davidson as new Chief of Police

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2025 • Comments Off

CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) swore in Robert Davidson as its new chief of police September 22, bringing nearly 35 years of county law enforcement experience to guide and strengthen the District’s police department.

Davidson began his career with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office in 1991 where he rose up through the ranks to Assistant Sheriff. Over more than three decades, he successfully led major investigations, directed Internal Affairs and training programs, and oversaw the Sheriff’s largest division with a $120 million budget.

New Cottage Rheumatology Clinic enhances access to specialty care

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2025 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — September 23, 2025—Cottage Health has opened Cottage Rheumatology Clinic, a new specialty care clinic within Cottage Medical Group. The clinic expands access to evaluation and treatment for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers appointed to Santa Maria Fairpark Board

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2025 • Comments Off

The board oversees the Santa Maria Fairpark, which serves as the premier event center in the Santa Maria Valley. As a subdivision of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the board is tasked with supporting the community by providing venues for education, recreation, entertainment, and by promoting agriculture, industry, commerce, and tourism.

13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day moves to Spring 2026

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2025 • Comments Off

“We looked at planting schedules and weather and felt that a move to spring offered many benefits. It means the public can visit farms during the heart of the growing season,” says Caitlin Paulus Case, executive director of Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG), the nonprofit that puts on Ventura County Farm Day each year. “We are expecting more farms to participate with new hands-on experiences and activities.”

Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation — Bill Wilson Award Winner: Laurie Bennett!

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2025 • Comments Off

Join us for the Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation’s Taxpayer Celebration Luncheon on October 9th, where we proudly announce Laurie Bennett, Vice President of ARBEE, Inc. (Fence Factory and C&W Construction Specialties), as the 2025 recipient of the Bill Wilson Award for Taxpayer Excellence!

Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Join us for a NO-COST workshop series for businesses!

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2025 • Comments Off

Join the City of Oxnard and EDC for this workshop series, which has been developed to help advance business formalization, financial resilience and strategic visibility among small businesses in Ventura County. It addresses core areas where entrepreneurs often face barriers—legal compliance, financial planning, and marketing execution—offering hands-on, actionable training that leads to real outcomes: formal registration, funding readiness and customer growth.

14 cadets graduate from Allan Hancock College’s CORE Custody Academy

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2025 • Comments Off

All 14 graduates of CORE Academy Class #20 completed a comprehensive California Standards and Training for Corrections course consisting of 260 hours of instruction. The six-week academy is designed to prepare students mentally, morally, emotionally and physically to work as correctional officers. Some of the academy instruction included emergency planning in a custody facility, report writing, ethics, investigation procedures, contraband, arrest and control, physical fitness training, CPR/First Aid and emergency vehicle operations.

Santa Paula Art Museum — Come Hang Out With Us!

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2025 • Comments Off

Creative Hang with

The One Oh One

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Wednesday, September 24, from 6 PM to 9 PM

Free for everyone (food not included)

We’re excited to host The One Oh One’s September Creative Hang inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center! Mingle with fellow creatives while you enjoy live music by Matterform band. Anna’s Cider and brewLab Craft will keep you hydrated, and Chavas Tacos will be serving up yummy bites. The event is free for everyone (food is not included).

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Cabrillo Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) IN-PERSON EVENT: Executive Talent Management Forum on Sept. 25

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2025 • Comments Off

Join California Lutheran University for their 10th Annual Executive Talent Management Forum on Talent Mobility & Workforce Agility. In today’s volatile business environment, organizations must develop workforce agility and talent mobility strategies to remain competitive. Economic uncertainties, geopolitical shifts, technological and environmental disruptions, and evolving employee expectations require companies to rethink how they deploy, develop and retain talent. This forum topic would explore how businesses can build a resilient workforce capable of adapting to rapid change.

Thursday, September 25, at 8:00 am

Address: Lundring Events Center, 60 W. Olsen Rd., California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Bilingual report — Ventura County residents are highly encouraged to take action to prevent mosquito breeding after recent rainfall

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — Mosquito activity is expected to increase following the rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Mario. It is important now to prevent mosquito breeding and reduce the chances of being bitten by mosquitoes by emptying objects that collected water during the rain event.

Bilingual report — Ventura County Public Works Agency Welcomes Paul Chan as New Water & Sanitation Director

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2025 • Comments Off

announce the appointment of Paul Chan, PE, CEM, as the new Director of Water & Sanitation. Chan brings more than 30 years of distinguished leadership in engineering, construction, and facilities management, with an extensive career of service in the U.S. military.

County of Ventura District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell — Oak Park MAC Meeting 9/25, 7 pm

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2025 • Comments Off

The next Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council meeting will take place on Thursday, September 25 at 7 pm at Oak Park High School in room G9.

Ventura County Public Works and the new landscape company will be providing a presentation on their progress in addressing concerns in the area. They will be available to answer questions.

Bilingual report — September News from People’s Self-Help Housing

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2025 • Comments Off

Lea en español | Received this from a friend? Subscribe! eNewsletter September 2025 It’s back-to-school season for our Camino Scholars! With a gift of $55/month, students will have the tools and support to build their confidence, stay engaged with their studies, and succeed all year long.…

Heather Sumagaysay named PRSA CA Gold Coast Chapter 2025 PR Professional of the Year

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) California Gold Coast Chapter has named Heather Sumagaysay as its 2025 PR Professional of the Year, recognizing her two decades of leadership, innovation, and service in public sector communications.

With a career spanning government affairs, civic engagement, emergency response, public safety, and community relations, Sumagaysay has established herself as a trusted leader and advocate for transparent, inclusive, and strategic communications. Her work has guided county and city organizations through high-profile incidents and campaigns, including the Thomas and Hill/Woolsey Fires, response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the X Games.

Ventura County Superintendent of School — Hispanic Heritage Month, Logo Contest, College Readiness, and more…

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of our Hispanic and Latino communities.

In this video message, Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, reflects on the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and shares some of his favorite family traditions. Keep an eye on VCOE’s social media throughout the month for special messages about Hispanic Heritage Month from our students and staff.

Bilingual report — Church Goals and the Canonization of Saints

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2025 • Comments Off

The canonization of a saint is the culmination of a process that, in the eyes of the Catholic Church, creates a bridge between human and divine realms. The formal process of canonization has evolved over the centuries from a local affair to an intricate, institutionalized undertaking that is overseen by the pope himself.

Bilingual report — City of Ventura announces Spanish-language Community Emergency Response Team training coming this fall

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — To expand accessibility and ensure all residents have the opportunity to be prepared for emergencies, the City of Ventura, in collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the City of Santa Paula, is offering a full Spanish-language Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training beginning this October.

The free, hands-on program is open to 40 participants from Ventura and Santa Paula and will run from October 9 through November 15, 2025. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis with the application open through Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Ventura County District 2 Supervisor Jeff Gorell — Zone 0 Town Hall Recap

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2025 • Comments Off

Thank you to everyone who joined last night’s Zone 0 Town Hall—both in person and online. I’m especially grateful to our expert panelists for sharing their knowledge and to the Ventura County Fire Department for their hospitality in hosting the event.

If you weren’t able to attend, you can watch the full recording here. You’ll also find links to the panelists’ slides next to their bios below.

The Board of Forestry updated their Frequently Asked Questions Document yesterday, click here to review. I also want to thank those who submitted thoughtful questions during the meeting. My team and I are gathering responses, and I’ll be sharing updates with you soon.

Oxnard Film Society — THE MUSICIANS will screen on Sept. 22

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2025 • Comments Off

“The premise of the film is incredibly fascinating. It’s very rare to see classical music on the big screens… – music, comedy, drama.”

Explore Lompoc — Where the vibe stays chill, even after dark

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2025 • Comments Off

LOMPOC — Here in Lompoc, nightlife is about easy going good times. A relaxed drink with friends. A late bite after a day of wine tasting or hiking. Maybe some live music or a laid-back DJ set. You won’t find velvet ropes or booming nightclubs, but you will find a few friendly places to hang out and unwind when the sun goes down.

Ready for a mellow night out? These local spots keep the lights on just a little longer.

Bilingual report — Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Report: Potential storm water runoff contamination

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA — As part of the Ventura County Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Program, the Environmental Health Division (Division) is providing the following precautionary information to the public. Rainfall that is significant enough to result in runoff can flow into storm drains, channels, creeks, and rivers that empty onto the beaches of Ventura County. In general, 0.2 inches (2 tenths of an inch) of rainfall may be enough to create significant runoff conditions.

Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors to meeting on Sept. 23

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2025 • 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 l

McCarthy Companies completes development and construction management on build-to-rent community in Liberty Hill, Texas

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2025 • Comments Off

VENTURA COUNTY — McCarthy Companies has successfully completed Twelve Oaks, a 218-unit single-family build-to-rent community in Liberty Hill, Texas. The development spans 20.7 acres and was completed in July of 2025. The project was in collaboration with Montgomery Street Partners, New Growth Living, and BlackRock Realty Advisors, Inc. with McCarthy Companies providing development and construction management services. The community features a mix of cottage-style, townhome, and single-family detached homes designed to offer renters the living experience of homeownership with the benefits of professional property management and amenity and maintenance-free living.