Ventura Latest News (California, United States)

The festival is well-known for unique handcrafted works by artists and crafters.

Nonprofits were selected by region based on their impact and address pressing issues in their community.

Eleanor Tilquist, a Ventura College Foundation board member for over 10 years, established annual scholarships for Ventura College students.

Entries were evaluated by a judging panel looking for creativity and the best use of a strawberry design.

The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County is launching a groundbreaking initiative to train 250 low- and moderate-income individuals in healthcare occupations.

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As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, homeowners and renters alike are looking to refresh their outdoor spaces for spring.

The funds will enable SEEAG to provide 1,000 high school students with SEEAG's three-part STEM career exploration program.

With spring just around the corner, many people are gearing up for the annual tradition of spring cleaning, and PODS® is here to simplify the process with storage solutions.

SEEAG is scheduled to host more than 5,000 students in 2025.

In the last 10 years, Oxnard-based Gibbs International Truck Centers has donated $1.3 million in financial and equipment to support the two-year program.

Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (Cabrillo EDC), a nonprofit organization that is the largest affordable housing developer in Ventura County, today announced it has received a $175,000 contribution from U.S. Bank.

The foundation also provided funding to the Ventura College Basic Needs Program including its two food pantries, and the Jordana Ybarra-Telias Emergency Grant Program.

Home staging continues to save homeowners time and generate more money from a sale than homes that are not staged.

The family-friendly festival drew more than 40,000 visitors from across Southern California in 2024.

"Farm Day Every Day" is a series of free community events at local farms.

About 150 artisans from throughout California showcase their original works.

The nonprofit organization delivered hands-on agricultural education to 9,796 students from 87 schools across 26 school districts stretching from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara counties.

The grant will fund the conversion of course textbooks into zero-cost digital formats and contribute to a lending library for equipment.

A remarkable collaboration between the Lions Clubs District 4-A3, Driscoll's, and Health Care Foundation for Ventura County (HCFVC) has resulted in a significant donation of essential medical equipment to Ventura County Health Care Agency (VCHCA).

Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (Cabrillo EDC) is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

To help make the tree collection process run smoother, tree owners are asked to cut up their Christmas trees so limbs and branches fit in their green waste recycling barrel.

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This holiday season, PODS® Local is proud to support Royal Family Kids' Camp (RFKC) Oxnard in its mission to create lasting memories for children in Ventura County's foster care system.

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Proceeds from the Christmas tree fundraiser will support Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) agriculture education and healthy eating programs for kids.

Ventura College has been awarded a $150,000 grant through the Veterans Mental Health Demonstration Project.

The foundation helps provide students with the resources they need to complete their academic goals, and ultimately achieve their dreams.

Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (Cabrillo EDC), the largest developer of affordable homes in Ventura County, is excited to announce the addition of two new leaders to its team and the promotion of valued staff members.

Human Medical Billing is helping healthcare providers focus strictly on patient care and avoid all paperwork.

November 29 is the application deadline for the Paramedic and Career Education scholarships. The deadline for all other scholarships is January 20, 2025.