Ventura Aquatic Center to celebrate 20th anniversary - Free fall festive event on October 25
Ventura Aquatic Center to celebrate 20th anniversary Free fall festive event on October 25 Ventura, Calif. – Dive into fun at the Ventura Aquatic Center’s 20th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Entry is free! All ages are welcome to join in commemorating two decades of community recreation, wellness, and water safety at one of Ventura’s most beloved facilities. Reservations are strongly recommended to streamline the entry process; however,
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
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
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
