Ventura Fire Department hosts open house celebrating Fire Prevention Week
Ventura Fire Department hosts open house celebrating Fire Prevention Week Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura Fire Department invites community members to a special Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Station 6, located at 10797 Darling Road. The event is part of National Fire Prevention Week, happening October 5–11, highlighting the importance of education and preparation in keeping families safe. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge
Oxnard College Marks 50 Years of Service to Ventura County with New Programs, Academic Milestones and Campus Celebration
Oxnard College Marks 50 Years of Service to Ventura County with New Programs, Academic Milestones and Campus CelebrationRecent national and state recognitions highlight college’s commitment to student success and economic mobility OXNARD, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2025) — Oxnard College is celebrating its 50th anniversary this academic year, reflecting on five decades of empowering students, shaping careers and strengthening Ventura County. The milestone was marked on September 25 with the unveiling of a new
VCCCD Swears In Robert Davidson as New Chief of Police
VCCCD Swears In Robert Davidson as New Chief of PoliceVentura County resident and former assistant sheriff brings 30+ years of law enforcement experience Camarillo, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2025) — The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) swore in Robert Davidson as its new chief of police September 22, bringing nearly 35 years of county law enforcement experience to guide and strengthen the District’s police department. Davidson began his career with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office in
13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day Moves To Spring 2026
The 13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day has moved to Spring 2026. Originally scheduled for November 8 of this year, it is now set for April 11, 2026. “We looked at planting schedules and weather and felt that a move to spring offered many benefits. It means the public can visit farms during the heart of the growing season,” says Caitlin Paulus Case, executive director of Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG), the nonprofit that puts on Ventura County Farm Day each year. “We are expecting
City of Ventura announces Spanish-language Community Emergency Response Team training coming this fall
September 18, 2025 Contact: Emily Ayala, Senior Communications Specialist eayala@cityofventura.ca.gov City of Ventura announces Spanish-language Community Emergency Response Team training coming this fall Ventura, Calif. — To expand accessibility and ensure all residents have the opportunity to be prepared for emergencies, the City of Ventura, in collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the City of Santa Paula, is offering a full Spanish-language Community Emergency
City of Ventura seeks applicants for Ventura Council for Seniors
For Immediate Release September 16, 2025 Contact: Jennifer Nance, Public Information Officer, pio@cityofventura.ca.gov City of Ventura seeks applicants for Ventura Council for Seniors Ventura, Calif. – The City of Ventura is now accepting applications for the Ventura Council for Seniors (VCS). This volunteer advisory group advocates for and improves the lives of the city’s older adult residents. Applicants must: · Be a City of Ventura resident, age 60 or older · Be available
VCCU Continues “Year of Giving” with Major Community Impact
Ventura County Credit Union continues “Year of Giving” with $75,000 donation at VCFC “Unite to Community Action Ventura” soccer game VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (September 16, 2025) — In its yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary, Ventura County Credit Union (VCCU) reaffirmed its deep-rooted commitment to community wellbeing by presenting a $75,000 contribution to Community Action of Ventura County (Community Action VC) during the “VCFC Unite to Community Action Ventura” event on Saturday, Aug. 9. The
Ventura College Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2026-27 School Year
The Ventura College Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 school year. November 25 is the application deadline for scholarship applications for the Paramedic and Career Education programs. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-December. The application deadline for all other scholarships is January 22, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-April 2026. Scholarship award distributions will begin August 1. Students currently enrolled at Ventura
Coalition for Family Harmony Marks 50 Years of Service to Survivors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coalition for Family Harmony Marks 50 Years of Service to SurvivorsA milestone anniversary commemorating the lives changed and communities uplifted across Ventura County“Celebrate 50 Years — Give $50” Special anniversary campaign invites community to honor the Coalition’s past and invest in its future.Ventura County, Calif. — October 1, 2025 — This October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Coalition for Family Harmony marks its 50th anniversary—a milestone in its
Sprouts Awards $10,000 Grant to OAVC’s Care Closet Program
Sprouts Awards $10,000 Grant to OAVC’s Care Closet Program VENTURA, California (Sept. 11, 2025) — Outreach Alliance of Ventura County (OAVC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to volunteer work in Ventura County, has received a $10,000 Neighborhood Grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. The grant will support OAVC’s Care Closet food pantries at Healthy Start Elementary Schools in Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Funds will provide staples such as rice, beans and cooking oil, as well as
Ventura College Launches County’s First Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program
Ventura College Launches County’s First Speech-Language Pathology Assistant ProgramOffered at the East Campus, the new program expands local access to high-demand careers Santa Paula, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2025) — Ventura College is proud to announce the launch of Ventura County’s first Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) program, located at the Ventura College East Campus in Santa Paula. The program, which began this fall, exceeded expectations with full enrollment in all first-semester courses
VPD launches community questionnaire to help shape next strategic plan
Ventura Police Strategic Plan We are developing our next Strategic Plan to guide our priorities and focus areas for the next several years. This plan will strengthen community safety, enhance trust, and ensure we continue meeting the needs of those who live, work, and visit Ventura.We want to hear from you Residents, business owners, and visitors are invited to take our Strategic Plan Community Questionnaire, available in both English and Spanish. The questionnaire is open through October 27, 2025 and
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
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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
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
