Ventura Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service
Ventura Fire Department celebrates 150 years of service Ventura, Calif. – This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Ventura Fire Department, the oldest fire department in Ventura County and one of the oldest in California. Its legacy began in 1875, when the Monumental Fire Company was formed with 53 volunteer members. Just three years later, in 1878, the newly incorporated City of Ventura officially created the Ventura Fire Department when the Monumental Fire Company turned over all of its
Applications Open for City’s Design Review Committee and Water Commission
Applications Open for City’s Design Review Committee and Water Commission Ventura, Calif. – The City of Ventura is looking for community members to serve on two important advisory bodies that help guide the City’s future: the Design Review Committee and the Water Commission. These groups provide critical input on urban design and development, and water resource planning. These advisory bodies offer residents and professionals the opportunity to get involved, lend their expertise, and make a lasting
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
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
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
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
