SEEAG Awarded $236,360 California Department of Food and Agriculture Grant
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) was selected for funding under the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). SEEAG was awarded $236,360 to support its agricultural education STEM program, “STEM Career Pathways In Agriculture.” The CDFA grant is over a 2.66-year term and will enable SEEAG to expand its three-part STEM learning model to more than 2,500 high school students in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. It
School Closures Advisory Committee Applications Now Open
School Closures Advisory Committee Applications Now Open At the most recent Board of Education meeting, the Board directed staff to begin developing a process to determine whether any schools should be considered for closure in the coming years. This process will be guided by clear, data-based criteria and a commitment to transparency. As VUSD continues to experience declining enrollment and with approximately 300 fewer students enrolling per year, we must carefully evaluate how to best align our schools
Ventura Police Department opens applications for Teen Explorer Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 8, 2025 Contact: Emily Ayala, Senior Communications Specialisteayala@cityofventura.ca.gov Ventura Police Department opens applications for Teen Explorer Program Ventura, Calif. — The Ventura Police Department invites local teens to step behind the scenes of real police work as applications open for the Teen Explorer Program. Designed for high school students ages 14–18, the program offers a rare, hands-on look at law enforcement while helping young people build
Ventura Chamber of Commerce honors those who make a difference in the community at the 2025 Annual Poinsettia Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ventura Chamber of Commerce honors those who make a difference in the community at the 2025 Annual Poinsettia Awards set for Thursday, December 11. (November 20, 2025 – Ventura, CA) – The Ventura Chamber of Commerce will recognize outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals who make a difference in our community at the December 11 Poinsettia Awards Luncheon, from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Marriott Ventura Beach. This year marks the 28th Anniversary of this local
Ventura businesses invited to join Window Wonderland
City of Ventura News Release For Immediate Release November 24, 2025 Contact: Jennifer Nance, Public Information Officer jnance@cityofventura.ca.gov Ventura businesses invited to join Window Wonderland Spread holiday cheer and showcase your storefronts Ventura, Calif. – The City of Ventura’s Economic Development team is inviting local businesses to participate in the 2025 Window Wonderland program. This festive initiative encourages storefronts throughout Ventura to celebrate the
Community Colleges of Ventura County Earn Innovation Honor from Ventura Chamber
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Colleges of Ventura County Earn Innovation Honor from Ventura ChamberCelebration affirms the District’s commitment to equity, innovation, and the future of Ventura County Camarillo, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2025) — Big ideas are reshaping what’s possible for students and their future careers across
Island Packers Announces the Holiday Cruises for December 2025: Caroling Cruise, the Parade of Lights Cruise, and Whale Watching
Cherryl Connally (805) 642-1393cconnally@islandpackers.comOctober 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Island Packers Announces the Holiday Cruises for December 2025:Caroling Cruise, the Parade of Lights Cruise, and Whale Watching (VENTURA, CA) This holiday season, Island Packers will be offering seasonal cruises for family and friends, as well as group functions. Ventura
Community Memorial Healthcare Receives Grants to Enhance Mental Health Services Throughout Ventura County
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: November 20, 2025 Please Contact: Briana Kallas, Director of Marketing 805-948-5492 bkallas@mycmh.org Community Memorial Healthcare Receives Grants to Enhance Mental Health Services Throughout Ventura County (Ventura, California) Community Memorial Healthcare is pleased to announce it has received two grants totaling over $9 million to increase mental health and psychiatry services for children, teens, and adults, as well as expand the health
People's Self-Help Housing: Celebrating a Year of Impact | Celebrando un año de impacto
Our 2024-25 Annual Impact Report is here! Dive into our accomplishments from the past year and discover more about our mission. The report is available in English and Spanish at pshhc.org/impactreport.¡Ya está aquí nuestro Informe de Impacto Anual 2024-25! Descubra nuestros logros del año pasado y conozca más sobre nuestra misión. El informe está disponible en inglés y español en pshhc.org/es/impactreport. Read in EnglishLeer en español People's Self Help HousingUpdate your
Sweeping Permit Reform at the County of Ventura
Sweeping Permit Reform at the County of Ventura Pictured in photo from Left to right: Estelle Bussa, Deputy Executive Officer Economic Vitality & Service Excellence; Amy Fonzo, 2025 Ventura Chamber Board Chair; Danielle Borja, President and CEO Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce; Andy Conli, President and CEO West Ventura County Business Alliance; Stephanie Caldwell, President and CEO Ventura Chamber of Commerce outside the BOS Chambers following the historic vote. This past Tuesday,
Visit Ventura’s Julie Madsen Honored with International Future Leader Award
Visit Ventura’s Julie Madsen Honored with International Future Leader Award City Nation Place recognizes Madsen’s efforts in place brand marketing leadership with this year’s Future Leader Award honor. For Immediate Release: Ventura, Calif. (November 19, 2025) – Visit Ventura is proud to announce that Julie Madsen, PR and Communications Manager, has been awarded the City Nation Place Future Leader Award, an international honor recognizing rising talent in destination marketing. “Julie has
BrightStar Care of West Ventura County Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Community Open House
BrightStar Care of West Ventura County Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Community Open HouseVentura, CA — BrightStar Care of West Ventura County is proud to celebrate its one-year anniversary of providing compassionate, high-quality in-home care to individuals and families throughout the region. To mark this milestone, the agency is hosting an open house celebration at its office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m on December 9, 2025. Community members, partners, caregivers, and families are invited to stop by,
Community Memorial Healthcare Advances Surgical Care with Ventura County’s First da Vinci 5 Robot
Community Memorial Healthcare has taken a major step forward in surgical innovation with the addition of the da Vinci 5 robotic system (dV5), the most advanced surgical robot available. Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura is the first hospital in Ventura County to acquire this cutting-edge technology. “We are proud to expand our da Vinci robotic fleet to 3 robots with the addition of the DV5,” said Community Memorial’s Director of Surgical Services, Christine Netzley-Morales. “Our patients benefit
Sba Financial Assistance Now Available For Businesses Affected By The Civil Unrest
SBA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY THE CIVIL UNREST The Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared a disaster for the Los Angeles County Civil Unrest, which occurred from June 6 to June 18, 2025. SBA now offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, nonprofit organizations impacted by the civil unrest. View SBA's disaster declaration HERE Economic
