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
VCCU Continues “Year of Giving” with Major Community Impact
Ventura County Credit Union continues “Year of Giving” with $75,000 donation at VCFC “Unite to Community Action Ventura” soccer game VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (September 16, 2025) — In its yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary, Ventura County Credit Union (VCCU) reaffirmed its deep-rooted commitment to community wellbeing by presenting a $75,000 contribution to Community Action of Ventura County (Community Action VC) during the “VCFC Unite to Community Action Ventura” event on Saturday, Aug. 9. The
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
Coalition for Family Harmony Marks 50 Years of Service to Survivors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coalition for Family Harmony Marks 50 Years of Service to SurvivorsA milestone anniversary commemorating the lives changed and communities uplifted across Ventura County“Celebrate 50 Years — Give $50” Special anniversary campaign invites community to honor the Coalition’s past and invest in its future.Ventura County, Calif. — October 1, 2025 — This October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Coalition for Family Harmony marks its 50th anniversary—a milestone in its
Sprouts Awards $10,000 Grant to OAVC’s Care Closet Program
Sprouts Awards $10,000 Grant to OAVC’s Care Closet Program VENTURA, California (Sept. 11, 2025) — Outreach Alliance of Ventura County (OAVC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to volunteer work in Ventura County, has received a $10,000 Neighborhood Grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. The grant will support OAVC’s Care Closet food pantries at Healthy Start Elementary Schools in Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Funds will provide staples such as rice, beans and cooking oil, as well as
Ventura College Launches County’s First Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program
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
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
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
Ventura Police launch neighborhood preparedness program to save lives during disasters
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
Outreach Alliance of Ventura County Celebrates 75 Years - Community invited to special event on Sept. 21
Outreach Alliance of Ventura County Celebrates 75 YearsCommunity invited to special event on Sept. 21 VENTURA, California (Sept. 2, 2025) — Providing relief to local children and families in need since 1950, Outreach Alliance of Ventura County (formerly Assistance League® of Ventura County*) will commemorate its remarkable 75 years of dedicated philanthropic service with a special community event on Sunday, Sept. 21. Local residents are invited to attend the fun and informative event taking place
Community Colleges of Ventura County Ranked Among Top 25 in State for Student ROI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community Colleges of Ventura County Ranked Among Top 25 in State for Student ROI The distinction reflects the three colleges’ work to support access to economic mobility Camarillo, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2025) — All three Community Colleges of Ventura County—Moorpark,
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
