Call for Nominations and Applications for Ventura County Continuum of Care Board Positions - Due 10/5/2026
On September 9, 2026, the CoC Board approved accepting nominations to fill two board seats. This is a chance for committed community members to be part of addressing homelessness in Ventura County. If you’re passionate about ending homelessness, leading positive change, or engaging with our community, we encourage you to either apply or nominate someone whose experience and commitment would make a great addition to the board and align with the available seat descriptions. To apply, simply download and
Ocean Rainforest Advances U.S. Seaweed Farming With Key California Coastal Commission Approval
Ocean Rainforest Advances U.S. Seaweed Farming With Key California Coastal Commission Approval Coastal Commission concurrence clears major regulatory hurdle for Ocean Rainforest’s 2,000-acre commercial-scale kelp farm VENTURA, CA, September 9, 2026 - Ocean Rainforest announced today that the California Coastal Commission has unanimously approved the consistency certification for the company’s proposed commercial-scale offshore kelp cultivation project in the Santa Barbara Channel, clearing the final
Ventura College Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2027-28 School Year
The Ventura College Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2027-28 school year. The scholarship application deadline for the Paramedic and Career Education programs is November 23. Students will be notified of their scholarship status by mid-December. The application deadline for all other scholarships is January 22, 2027. Students will be notified of their scholarship submission results by mid-April 2027. Scholarship award distributions will begin August 1. Students currently
Community Memorial Healthcare Introduces After-Hours Primary Care
Community Memorial Healthcare is delivering more access, more convenience and more options for care by offering after-hours primary care appointments at four locations across Ventura County: in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo and Santa Paula. Patients and their families can now schedule appointments with a family medicine physician or pediatrician outside traditional doctor office hours. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends. After-hours primary care is
Coalition for Family Harmony Launches New Website
Coalition for Family Harmony Launches New Website The Coalition for Family Harmony is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website! The updated site makes it easier for survivors, families, community partners, and supporters to find information about the Coalition’s services, programs, events, and ways to get involved. As Ventura County’s only rape crisis center, the Coalition provides critical services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including 24/7 crisis support,
SEEAG receives $40,000 AgWest Farm Credit Grant For Southbank Learning Farm
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) has received a $40,000 grant from AgWest Farm Credit to help prepare and develop the organization's new Southbank Learning Farm, a 3.63-acre agricultural education and workforce development site located behind the Ventura County Juvenile Facilities in Oxnard. The grant will support the development of a unique community resource where agriculture serves as a catalyst for education, career exploration, food security, environmental stewardship, and new
VCTC, SBCAG celebrating 25 years of the Coastal Express Route
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 14, 2026 VCTC, SBCAG celebrating 25 years of the Coastal Express Route The commuter bus service has connected Ventura, Santa Barbara counties since 2001 CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Coastal Express, a commuter bus route that each year transports thousands of passengers between Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, is proudly marking its 25th year of service. The Coastal Express Route is provided through a partnership between the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
Member Spotlight: Palomino
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Two New Board Members Join The Ventura College Foundation Board
Two board members have joined the Ventura College Foundation board of directors. New board member Denise Sindelar is the founder and principal project manager of Sindelar Art Consulting in Ventura. She works with municipalities, foundations, non-profit organizations, and individual artists in public art, strategic planning, and community engagement. Before starting her business, Sindelar served as the programs director and as deputy director for the Museum of Ventura County. Prior to that, she was the
