FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Moorpark College Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded MakerSpaceCommunity Invited to Explore Innovative 1,900 Square Foot Facility on Wednesday, October 22 Moorpark, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2025) — Moorpark College will officially open the doors to its newly expanded MakerSpace at its grand opening celebration on Wednesday, October 22. This exciting milestone marks a new chapter for one of the college's most transformative programs, now housed in a state-of-the-art facility at the
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
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
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
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 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