Pete Parker Named Ventura College Foundation Director of Development
Pete Parker has been named the Ventura College Foundation’s Director of Development. He is responsible for acquiring major gifts and managing the planned giving program. His efforts are designed to build a solid college donor base for both unrestricted and restricted needs. Parker is a product of the community college system and knows the barriers to education that students face. Parker utilized this knowledge during his tenure as executive director of the Oxnard College Foundation. “While the
City of Ventura to host 2025 State of the City and Open House at City Hall
For Immediate Release August 7, 2025 Contact: Jennifer Nance, Public Information Officer pio@cityofventura.ca.gov City of Ventura to host 2025 State of the City and Open House at City Hall Ventura, Calif. — The City of Ventura invites community members to its 2025 State of the City Address and Open House on Wednesday, September 17, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ventura City Hall, located at 501 Poli Street. This free, family-friendly event offers residents a unique opportunity to connect
BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County and West Ventura County Celebrates 8 Years of Compassionate, High-Quality Home Care
BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County and West Ventura County Celebrates 8 Years of Compassionate, High-Quality Home Care BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County and West Ventura County proudly marks its 8th anniversary of providing exceptional in-home care and medical staffing services to families and individuals across the Central Coast. Since opening its doors in 2017, the locally owned and operated agency has remained committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care that enhances the
Join us this School Year at Lemon Grove – Volunteer Opportunities Available!
Dear Community, We’re excited for a fantastic school year ahead—and we need you to make it even better! If you have a little time and a big heart, we’d love your support in creating a vibrant, connected, and supportive environment for our students at Lemon Grove. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available, including: &##129489;&##127979; Mentorship – Be a positive role model for a middle school student&##128218; Library Help – Support library book organization/reshelving✋ Classroom
Ventura Downtown Lions Club to Present Over $40,000 in Charitable Contributions at August 7 Luncheon
Ventura Downtown Lions Club to Present Over $40,000 in Charitable Contributions at August 7 Luncheon VENTURA, Calif. (July 22, 2025) — The Ventura Downtown Lions Club will host a special presentation during its regular luncheon meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.at the Poinsettia Pavilion, highlighting more than $40,000 in charitable donations to organizations serving the Ventura community and beyond. The meeting will feature formal check presentations to a wide array of nonprofit
Ventura College Foundation Launches Awareness Campaign For Student Basic Needs Center Program
Ventura College Foundation is launching an awareness and philanthropic giving campaign to support Ventura College’s Basic Needs Center. The foundation provides support to the on-campus centers in Ventura and at East Campus in Santa Paula, which help alleviate food and housing insecurity and assist with overall student wellness. The need for the center among students is growing. Ventura College data indicate that in 2024-25, two out of three students report experiencing at least one form of basic needs
HRC Fertility Launches Innovative Clinical Trial With Gameto for More Approachable IVF
HRC Fertility Launches Innovative Clinical Trial With Gameto for More Approachable IVF HRC Fertility is proud to announce its participation in a groundbreaking clinical trial evaluating Fertilo, an investigational approach to in vitro maturation (IVM) developed by biotechology innovator Gameto. Fertilo aims to notably reduce the physical, emotional, and financial burden of traditional IVF and egg freezing by maturing eggs outside the body using lab ovarian support cells. This study will compare Fertilo to
Visit Ventura’s Marlyss Auster Honored with Top Global Tourism Award
Visit Ventura’s Marlyss Auster Honored with Top Global Tourism Award Destinations International recognizes Auster’s legacy of resilience, innovation, and heart For Immediate Release: Ventura, Calif. (July 22, 2025) – Visit Ventura is proud to announce that Marlyss Auster, President & CEO, was honored as one of the recipients of the 2025 Destination Organization Leadership Award by Destinations International, the world’s largest and most respected association for destination professionals,
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
