Community Memorial Hospital – Ojai achieves Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
With a focus on providing top-quality care for the community’s oldest patients, the Emergency Department at Community Memorial Hospital – Ojai is proud to share that it has earned Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation. Today, some 20 million seniors visit emergency rooms nationwide. With the number of older adults growing rapidly nationwide and a sizeable senior population living in the Ojai Valley, there’s a critical need for more older adult-focused care in the Ojai Valley. The Geriatric Emergency
SEEAG’s “Christmas On The Ranch” Fundraiser Offers Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees From Northern California to Support Youth Agriculture Programs
Through its “Christmas On The Ranch” fundraiser, Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is offering sustainably-grown silver-tipped fir trees from Northern California to support its no-cost agriculture education and healthy eating programs for Ventura County and Santa Barbara County youth . The trees are hand-harvested, measure 6 to 10 feet tall and cost $100 each. "We know it's a financially difficult time for many families," said Caitlin Paulus Case, SEEAG executive director. "While the
Three New Members Join The Ventura College Foundation Board, Including Acting Ventura College President
Three new board members joined the Ventura College Foundation board of directors, including Dr. Luca E. Lewis, acting president of Ventura College. Lewis was previously vice president of Student Affairs at Ventura College. He brings over 22 years of experience in community college education. “By fostering innovation, operational excellence, and teaching and learning excellence, I strive to create an environment with my colleagues where Ventura College can advance its mission, empower students, and
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
