COURT CONTINUES TO SEEK CIVIL GRAND JURY APPLICATIONS VENTURA, CA—The Ventura Superior Court seeks additional applications for the 2025-2026 Ventura County Civil Grand Jury. Applications must be submitted by June 6, 2025. Jurors selected will serve as civil grand jurors for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. Interested Ventura County citizens must have the following qualifications: 1. Be a citizen of the United States 2. 18 years of age or older 3. A resident of
People’s Self-Help Housing Fundraiser Brings Together Over 150 Donors & Sponsors in Support of Resident Programs Community event highlights the impact of giving back FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Central Coast, CA, May 13, 2025 – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has tallied the final numbers for their annual fundraiser, the Builder Games, presented by Mechanics Bank, which they hosted at the end of April. Meeting a new record, they brought in over $125,000 net through the support of over 150 community
Pint for a Pass Blood Drives Aim to Save Lives Vitalant and the Ventura County Fair team up to thank donors Ventura, Calif (May 1, 2025) — Nonprofit Vitalant is teaming up with the Ventura County Fair to urge all eligible volunteer blood donors to help prevent a summer shortage by giving blood. Vitalant will be holding a series ‘Pint for a Pass’ blood drives where all donors will receive one free general admission ticket to the Ventura County Fair, running July 30 through August 10. Donors of all
Ventura Police Department honors officers during National Police Week Ventura, Calif. — During National Police Week, happening May 11–17, the City of Ventura recognizes the people behind the badge and the vital roles they play in making our community safer and stronger. Behind every call for help, traffic stop, or community event is a Ventura Police Department employee working with purpose, compassion, and resolve. “National Police Week is a powerful reminder of the commitment our officers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBanner House Now Accepting New Residents: A Safe, Supportive Haven for Adults with Brain InjuriesVentura, CA — May 8, 2025— The Brain Injury Center of Ventura County is proud to announce availability for three new residents at Banner House, our specialized transitional home for adults living with acquired brain injuries. Located in a peaceful Ventura neighborhood, Banner House offers a warm, home-like setting where individuals with brain injuries can live as independently as possible
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG), host of annual Farm Day events in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and student agriculture education programs, is hosting its free “Farm Day Every Day” tour at Rincon Farms in Carpinteria on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The tour will take visitors through the Rincon Farms’ avocado orchards, led by Sean Bettles, Rincon Farms' operations manager. They will learn about the diversity of crops, see the packaging facility in action, enjoy
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For Immediate Release April 29, 2025Media contact: Jennifer Nance, Public Information Officer jnance@cityofventura.ca.gov City of Ventura names David Dickey as next Chief of Police Ventura, Calif. - The City of Ventura is proud to announce the selection of David Dickey as its next Chief of Police. A longtime Ventura County resident and an accomplished law enforcement leader, Dickey brings 30 years of dedicated service, including more than two decades leading within the Ventura Police
Gill's Onions will match all donations up to $15,000 for every dollar donated to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) through the end of May as part of SEEAG's 6th Annual Double Your Impact Challenge. All proceeds benefit SEEAG’s Farm-to-Food Lab program in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The program builds awareness and appreciation among grade schoolers for agriculture and the importance of eating healthy. It combines classroom learning with farm field trips and hands-on learning that
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) has been chosen to receive a grant from the Target Circle Community Giving Program. SEEAG will earn points that will go toward the grant every time Target Circle club members make a purchase and select SEEAG as the charity of their choice.“SEEAG is honored to be chosen to participate in this special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target,” says Caitlin Paulus-Case, SEEAG executive director. “The more points SEEAG receives, the larger
Intro To Canine Freestyle with Monica Nolan When: Saturday, 5/31/25 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Instructor: Monica Nolan Location: Truly Force Free Animal Training located at 3521 Arundell Circle #B Ventura CA 93003. Workshop Fee: $95 (6 working spots available) or $50 (5 Audit spots available)Click here to register Working Dog Pre-Requisite: Basic obedience (heeling leashed or unleashed), ability to work around other dogs, food or toy motivated. Have fun with your dog synchronizing heeling and tricks
Level 1: Canine Freestyle with Monica Nolan When: Saturday, 5/31/25 Time: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Instructor: Monica Nolan Location: Truly Force Free Animal Training located at 3521 Arundell Circle #B Ventura CA 93003. Workshop Fee: $95 (6 working spots available)Click here to register Pre-Requisite: Intro to Freestyle Workshop Practice dance patterns that incorporate moves learned in Intro plus learn more moves to play with, such as transitions and distance work.