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…
DONATE NOW Dear MVC Supporter, By making a gift to the Museum of Ventura County… YOU protect our history. Without our collections and archives, the history of Ventura County and the stories of local cultures are incomplete. YOU inspire vibrant…
OXNARD — The Pacifica High School football team will be celebrated at various events throughout the City of Oxnard this week in honor of its recent State championship. Pacifica High became Ventura County’s first public school to win a State…
CAMARILLO — The next generation of computer careers is riding on a cloud. Workers skilled at cloud computing are increasingly in demand at industry giants like Netflix, Amazon and Google. Fourteen percent of all jobs in all areas require cloud skills,…
WEV’s Celebration acknowledges the big impact made by small businesses in our local economy. VENTURA — Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) hosted a Celebration of Small Business on December 11 at the Ventura Beach Marriott to honor local entrepreneurs making a…
LOS OLIVOS — Films have been selected for the third annual NatureTrack Film Festival (NTFF), the only nature-focused film festival between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The festival will take place in Los Olivos on March 20-22, 2020. More than…
SANTA MARIA — Music students from Santa Maria, Righetti and Pioneer High Schools are making sure the beat goes on and on and on. They recently participated in a masterclass/concert that featured Cuban musician and composer Dayramir Gonzalez accompanied by his…
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…
VENTURA COUNTY — It has been a time honored tradition during the holiday season for Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. to distribute toys to its pediatric patients. The tradition continues this year as Clinicas’ Toy Giveaway will again take place at…
SANTA BARBARA — The holidays are busy times, but for those caring for an elderly parent or loved one, the holidays add even more of a challenge. Already feeling overwhelmed with daily caregiving tasks, caregivers may view holiday preparations as more…
‘Thank-A-Vet’ this holiday season by supporting and attending events sponsored by Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation SANTA BARBARA — Freedom in the United States is largely due to the service and sacrifice of our armed forces on active duty and veterans. It…
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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…
VENTURA COUNTY — A wealth of data about the performance of Ventura County schools and districts is now available in the 2019 California School Dashboard, which was released today by the California Department of Education (CDE). In addition to reporting on…
Artwork Takes to the Road CONEJO VALLEY — Tariq Ali, age 13 and member of the Rocky & Lon Morton Boys & Girls Club in Newbury Park was one of the winners of the Ventura County Transportation Commission’s (VCTC) Art…
SANTA BARBARA — Marking its eighth year, Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association (PGIAA) is gearing up for its annual global celebration – “A Toast Heard ‘Round the World” -on New Year’s Eve. Each year event organizer and Director of Alumni Relations…
OXNARD — Visit Oxnard is putting a unique spin on the holiday season with a new ad recently launched on its social media channels. The 30-second ad, filmed by local cinematographers, Steel Cut Productions, features a cast of familiar Oxnard faces…
VENTURA — Community volunteers are needed for the annual count and survey of homeless persons in Ventura County. The 2020 Ventura County Homeless Count has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2019. The annual Homeless Count is coordinated by the…
SANTA BARBARA — The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is pleased to announce that 2019 marks the agency’s 50th anniversary. Established in 1969, HACSB is at the forefront of solving our local housing crisis by working to…
See the Winners of this Overnight Coding Event Helping immigrants assimilate, combatting heart disease and saving marine life are some of the issues addressed through new technology created by Ventura County high school students at the third annual Hackathon by…
CAMARILLO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Early Childhood Studies faculty member Carola Oliva-Olson, Ph.D., to the state’s Early Childhood Policy Council. Oliva-Olson will be among 20 early childhood education experts, educators and parents who will…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter From the Director Having presented an expansive and exhilarating programming during 2019 at MCASB, including the work of diverse internationally renowned artists, whose practices range from installation, to film and photography, to ceramics, music, and…
Santa Barbara City College is pleased to announce that registration for spring is now open to everyone in the community, whether you are looking to earn an associate degree, transfer to a 4-year university or enjoy life enrichment classes through…
SANTA MARIA — Warm and clean socks are ready for Christmas, thanks to the Pioneer Valley High School Resource Family Student Support Team (RFSST). This past weekend, club members took more than 350 pairs of socks, collected during the PV Sock…
VENTURA – – El Secretario-Registrador, Registrador de Votantes Mark A. Lunn anunció la extensión del período de nominación hasta las 5:00 p.m. el miércoles, 11 de diciembre de 2019, para dos cargos que están programados a ser votados en la Elección…
The holiday season has officially arrived at the Santa Paula Art Museum! We’ve been busy decking the halls of both Museum buildings in advance of all of our holiday-themed events and classes. First up was last weekend’s Free Family Day…
SANTA MARIA — The Delta High School Holiday Store is full of free Christmas gifts and necessities for needy students and their families. The store opens this week for few days and is located across the street from the Orcutt campus…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter HOME FOOD SHOPS EVENTS Oxnard Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Downtown is ready to welcome Santa at the 69th Annual Oxnard Christmas Tree Lighting. Join the community for a tradition featuring entertainment, hot cocoa…
Member Appreciation Day! Sunday, December 8, 2019 12pm—1:30pm Calling all members! Join us at the Museum of Ventura County at 100 E. Main St. in Ventura for Member Appreciation Day this Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 12—1:30pm! Members will receive…
OXNARD — The Consulate of Mexico in Oxnard is pleased to announce that Mr. Euclides Del Moral Arbona has taken the position of head consul last November. Please click on images below for more information:
