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Pint for a Pass Blood Drives Aim to Save Lives

 Pint for a Pass Blood Drives Aim to Save Lives  Vitalant and the Ventura County Fair team up to thank donors  Ventura, Calif (May 1, 2025)  — Nonprofit Vitalant is teaming up with the Ventura County Fair to urge all eligible volunteer blood donors to help prevent a summer shortage by giving blood.  Vitalant will be holding a series ‘Pint for a Pass’ blood drives where all donors will receive one free general admission ticket to the Ventura County Fair, running July 30 through August 10.  Donors of all

Ventura Police Department honors officers during National Police Week

Ventura Police Department honors officers during National Police Week     Ventura, Calif. — During National Police Week, happening May 11–17, the City of Ventura recognizes the people behind the badge and the vital roles they play in making our community safer and stronger. Behind every call for help, traffic stop, or community event is a Ventura Police Department employee working with purpose, compassion, and resolve.   “National Police Week is a powerful reminder of the commitment our officers

Ventura Police Officers’ Association opens 2025 Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship - APPLY BY JUNE 6

Ventura Police Officers’ Association opens 2025 Dee Dowell Memorial ScholarshipOver $7,000 available to support future leaders in public service   Ventura, Calif. — The Ventura Police Officers’ Association (VPOA) proudly announces the 2025 Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship Program, offering more than $7,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in law enforcement or public service. Applications are now open and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025.   “For over two decades,

Poinsettia Pavillion Announces Office Space Availability

SEEAG’s Free “Farm Day Every Day” At Rincon Farms

Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG), host of annual Farm Day events in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and student agriculture education programs, is hosting its free “Farm Day Every Day” tour at Rincon Farms in Carpinteria on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  The tour will take visitors through the Rincon Farms’ avocado orchards, led by Sean Bettles, Rincon Farms' operations manager. They will learn about the diversity of crops, see the packaging facility in action, enjoy

News Release: 5/5/2025

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City of Ventura names David Dickey as next Chief of Police

For Immediate Release April 29, 2025Media contact: Jennifer Nance, Public Information Officer jnance@cityofventura.ca.gov         City of Ventura names David Dickey as next Chief of Police      Ventura, Calif. - The City of Ventura is proud to announce the selection of David Dickey as its next Chief of Police. A longtime Ventura County resident and an accomplished law enforcement leader, Dickey brings 30 years of dedicated service, including more than two decades leading within the Ventura Police

SEEAG’s Gill's Onions' ''Double Your Impact Challenge''

Gill's Onions will match all donations up to $15,000 for every dollar donated to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) through the end of May as part of SEEAG's 6th Annual Double Your Impact Challenge.   All proceeds benefit SEEAG’s Farm-to-Food Lab program in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The program builds awareness and appreciation among grade schoolers for agriculture and the importance of eating healthy. It combines classroom learning with farm field trips and hands-on learning that

Buenaventura Golf Course reopens with 14-hole design on Friday, May 2

Buenaventura Golf Course reopens with 14-hole design on Friday, May 2     Ventura, Calif. - The City of Ventura is excited to announce the reopening of Buenaventura Golf Course on Friday, May 2, 2025. The course has been closed since January 2023 as a result of extensive storm damage to buildings, equipment, and golf course features. The opening represents the first phase of a larger plan to design and integrate flood mitigation improvements that will protect the course from future flood events.

SEEAG Selected To Receive A Target Circle Community Grant

Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) has been chosen to receive a grant from the Target Circle Community Giving Program. SEEAG will earn points that will go toward the grant every time Target Circle club members make a purchase and select SEEAG as the charity of their choice.“SEEAG is honored to be chosen to participate in this special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target,” says Caitlin Paulus-Case, SEEAG executive director. “The more points SEEAG receives, the larger

Intro To Canine Freestyle with Monica Nolan

Intro To Canine Freestyle with Monica Nolan When: Saturday, 5/31/25 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Instructor: Monica Nolan Location: Truly Force Free Animal Training located at 3521 Arundell Circle #B Ventura CA 93003. Workshop Fee: $95 (6 working spots available) or $50 (5 Audit spots available)Click here to register Working Dog Pre-Requisite: Basic obedience (heeling leashed or unleashed), ability to work around other dogs, food or toy motivated. Have fun with your dog synchronizing heeling and tricks

Level 1: Canine Freestyle with Monica Nolan

Level 1: Canine Freestyle with Monica Nolan When: Saturday, 5/31/25 Time: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Instructor: Monica Nolan Location: Truly Force Free Animal Training located at 3521 Arundell Circle #B Ventura CA 93003. Workshop Fee: $95 (6 working spots available)Click here to register Pre-Requisite: Intro to Freestyle Workshop Practice dance patterns that incorporate moves learned in Intro plus learn more moves to play with, such as transitions and distance work.