SEEAG Adds Santa Barbara County Office, Student and Community Agriculture Learning Programs During 2024-25 School Year
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) expanded its reach by opening a new Santa Barbara County office and adding student and community learning programs during the 2024-25 school year. SEEAG is a nonprofit organization with a mission to connect youth and communities to the farm origins of their food and inspire the next generations of agricultural ambassadors. During the last school year, 4,225 students took part in 515 hours of STEM education. Nearly 500 high school students participated
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® awards REALTOR® Dawn Dyer the Champions of Home Impact Award
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® awards REALTOR® Dawn Dyer the Champions of Home Impact AwardThe CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today announced the recipients of its 2025 Champions of Home Impact Awards. These awards recognize REALTORS® in California who have made a significant impact on their communities through volunteer efforts. Dawn Dyer, a Ventura REALTOR® and broker, received the top award and will be recognized at C.A.R.’s annual REimagine! Conference & Expo in Chula Vista, Calif.,
Ventura Police launch neighborhood preparedness program to save lives during disasters
Ventura Police launch neighborhood preparedness program to save lives during disasters Ventura, Calif. - Emergencies can strike without warning, and the first hour is critical for protecting lives and property. This September, in recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Ventura Police Department is proud to launch “Ready Your Ventura Neighborhood,” a program that equips neighbors to act fast, save lives, and protect their community. The program guides residents through a step-by-step
Outreach Alliance of Ventura County Celebrates 75 Years - Community invited to special event on Sept. 21
Outreach Alliance of Ventura County Celebrates 75 YearsCommunity invited to special event on Sept. 21 VENTURA, California (Sept. 2, 2025) — Providing relief to local children and families in need since 1950, Outreach Alliance of Ventura County (formerly Assistance League® of Ventura County*) will commemorate its remarkable 75 years of dedicated philanthropic service with a special community event on Sunday, Sept. 21. Local residents are invited to attend the fun and informative event taking place
Support Community Memorial Hospital – Ojai at “Endless Summer Lakeside” on Sept. 13
The Ojai Valley Hospital Foundation Guild is proud to present its annual summer fundraiser – Endless Summer Lakeside – on Saturday, September 13. The public is invited to support the event by purchasing tickets or sponsorship packages, and enjoy a laid-back lakeside evening on the banks of Lake Casitas with friends, family, and fellow supporters of Community Memorial Hospital – Ojai. Funds raised from the event will fund the purchase of 15 new specialty Stryker patient beds for the Ojai hospital, at a
Community Colleges of Ventura County Ranked Among Top 25 in State for Student ROI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Colleges of Ventura County Ranked Among Top 25 in State for Student ROI The distinction reflects the three colleges’ work to support access to economic mobility Camarillo, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2025) — All three Community Colleges of Ventura County—Moorpark,
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
People’s Self-Help Housing Celebrates 55th Anniversary!
People’s Self-Help Housing Celebrates 55th AnniversaryTeam members gather to mark significant milestone in the organization’s history FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Central Coast, CA, August 18, 2025 – This month, People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) celebrated 55 years as an organization. To commemorate this historic milestone, staff gathered to reminisce on past achievements and to look forward to the next half century. “What a privilege for an organization to celebrate 55 years,” said Ken Trigueiro, PSHH CEO &