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• Ventura County Medical Center receives national recognition from the American College of Surgeons
2018-11-07 16:03:45

VENTURA, Calif.  — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has...

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• Public Works Agency prepares for the worst during annual disaster simulation training
2018-11-01 12:31:33

VENTURA, Calif. – When a natural disaster such as a fire or a flood occurs, preparation is always...

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• County Human Services Director Honored for Statewide Leadership Role
2018-10-29 08:42:49

VENTURA, Calif.  – Barry L. Zimmerman, Director of the Ventura County Human Services Agency for...

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• County honored for streamlined permitting process
2018-10-15 08:33:09

VENTURA, Calif. – The County’s Service Excellence Program has been honored for its work in the...

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• County Approves Farmworker Resource Program
2018-10-10 14:17:49

VENTURA, Calif. – On October 9, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the...

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• LIVEWell Resource Guide Wins National Award
2018-10-02 12:03:01

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s LIVEWell resource guide earned...

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• County launches webpage for unclaimed property tax refunds
2018-10-01 09:27:16

County launches webpage for unclaimed property tax refunds VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County...

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• County to accept reservations for beach parks
2018-09-25 14:37:59

VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors has approved a plan for County Parks to shift from a...

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• Medical Examiner receives donation to increase body storage capacity
2018-09-19 12:27:03

VENTURA, Calif. – The Office of the Ventura County Medical Examiner has received a $24,500...

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• County Service Excellence Program saves $33 million in first ten years
2018-09-11 08:32:52

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura Service Excellence Program was implemented in June 2008...

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• New sidewalks provide safe path for new school year
2018-09-06 15:55:23

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Public Works Agency has completed two sidewalk projects just...

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• Channel Islands Harbor Patrol better equipped for large oil spills
2018-08-29 08:28:05

OXNARD, Calif. – Ventura County’s Channel Islands Harbor Patrol is now better equipped to respond...

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• County achieves a Top 10 Digital County ranking for the fourth consecutive year
2018-08-13 14:37:59

VENTURA, Calif. – For the fourth consecutive year, the County of Ventura has been named as a Top...

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• Donation brings hi-tech bookmobile one step closer to reality
2018-08-09 13:50:33

VENTURA, Calif. – Donations and grants are turning the Ventura County Library System’s dream of a...

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• Natalie Hernández nombrada oficial asistente de información publica
2018-08-07 16:19:08

VENTURA, Calif. – Natalie Hernández ha sido nombrada Oficial Asistente de Información Pública del...

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• Natalie Hernández named to bilingual public information position
2018-08-07 16:01:58

VENTURA, Calif. – Natalie Hernández has been named as the County’s Assistant Public Information...

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• Ventura County Library launches countywide reading program
2018-07-31 14:48:59

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Library has announced its first “One County, One Book”...

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• Channel Islands Harbor earns TripAdvisor’s 2018 Certificate of Excellence
2018-07-25 11:12:40

OXNARD, Calif. – Channel Islands Harbor has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence....

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• VCMC accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
2018-07-20 10:15:53

VENTURA, Calif. ― The Ventura County Medical Center has been accredited by the American College of...

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• Public Works Agency launches mobile app to address community issues
2018-07-19 09:52:08

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Public Works Agency has launched VCPWA Connect!. The app is a...

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• Ed Williams appointed as County Agricultural Commissioner
2018-07-17 14:30:17

VENTURA, Calif. – By a unanimous vote on July 17, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the...

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• County signs Intergovernmental Support Agreement with U.S. Navy
2018-07-11 10:14:57

VENTURA, Calif. – After years of negotiation and hard work on both sides, the County of Ventura...

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• Mark Sandoval named as Channel Islands Harbor Director
2018-07-03 11:52:57

VENTURA, Calif. – Mark Sandoval has been named as the new Channel Islands Harbor Director. The...

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• Assessor announces record $ 134.9 billion tax roll, a 4.4% net increase
2018-07-03 09:02:06

VENTURA, Calif. – County Assessor Dan Goodwin has announced the certification and delivery of the...

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• Brian Ganley named to head Information Technology Services
2018-07-03 08:00:44

VENTURA, Calif. – County Executive Officer Mike Powers has appointed Brian Ganley as the County’s...

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• County budget sustains services; invests in capital projects, builds reserves
2018-06-20 10:00:55

VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors passed a $2.245 billion Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget on...

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• Channel Island Harbor increases access for kayakers and paddle boarders
2018-06-18 08:26:07

OXNARD, Calif. – Launching a kayak and paddle board at the Channel Islands Harbor just got easier...

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• County publishes Thomas Fire recovery review
2018-06-15 14:10:08

VENTURA, Calif. – On the six-month anniversary of the start of the Thomas Fire, the County of...

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• June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month
2018-06-14 10:05:54

VENTURA, Calif. – At their June 12 meeting, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors recognized the...

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• County to host job and career fair
2018-06-13 11:40:41

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura Human Resources Department will be hosting a job and...

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• Channel Islands Harbor launches new website
2018-06-11 13:39:55

OXNARD, Calif.—The Ventura County Harbor Department announced today the launch of its revamped...

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• Mosquito Season is here, protect your home and family
2018-06-04 15:08:34

Mosquito Season is here, protect your home and family VENTURA, Calif. – A higher risk of exposure to...

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• Teen holds book drive for young victims of Thomas Fire
2018-05-15 13:16:10

VENTURA, Calif. – In the wake of the Thomas Fire, Lydia Kresin, a 10th grader from Windward School in LA,...

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• May is Military Appreciation Month
2018-05-03 14:19:05

VENTURA, Calif. – Military Appreciation Month is a time for Americans to recognize those who have...

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• Ventura County Fire issues annual notices to clear brush ahead of fire season
2018-04-23 11:38:34

Ventura County Fire issues annual notices to clear brush ahead of fire season CAMARILLO, Calif. –...

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• Ventura County Junior Lifeguard Program accepting applications
2018-04-19 16:04:32

OXNARD, Calif. – Enrollment applications are now available to youth interested in participating in...

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• Human Services Agency Partners with Blanchard Community Library to Provide After Hours Service
2018-04-19 15:21:05

SANTA PAULA, Calif. – The Ventura County Human Services Agency and Santa Paula’s Blanchard...

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• County Supervisors honor five environmental champions with Earth Day Awards
2018-04-17 13:48:29

VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors honored five 2018 Ventura County Earth Day Awards...

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• Sheriff’s Office Explorer Posts win awards in regional competition
2018-04-16 15:06:18

VENTURA, Calif. – Several Ventura County Explorer Posts competed in the North County Explorer...

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• County residents can register to vote by text
2018-04-04 15:36:54

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, Mark Lunn, has launched a...

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• County’s new website talks back to you
2018-03-13 13:11:05

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura has relaunched its website and this version speaks....

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• Follow the rules for bicycle safety
2018-03-01 15:30:37

The Thousand Oaks Police Department and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office strive to promote...

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• Sheriff’s Office releases 2017 crime statistics
2018-02-22 11:51:19

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has released its 2017 Uniform Crime Reports...

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• Investigators Conduct Compliance Sweeps in Thomas Fire Disaster Area
2018-02-14 13:48:14

VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that on February 7, 2018,...

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• A Garden Path to Mental Health Recovery
2018-02-13 16:11:59

CAMARILLO, Calif. –The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has approved moving forward on a novel...

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• FOOD BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR WILDFIRE AND/OR MUDSLIDE VICTIMS
2018-02-06 12:45:35

VENTURA, Calif. − Individuals and families impacted by the wildfires and/or mudslides in Ventura...

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• Thomas Fire by the Numbers
2018-01-31 14:29:17

VENTURA, Calif. – As the largest wildfire in the state’s history, the Thomas Fire generated some...

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• Mike Pettit named as new Assistant County Executive Officer
2018-01-25 11:08:20

VENTURA, Calif. – County Executive Officer Mike Powers has announced the appointment of Mike...

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• Free Tax Preparation Assistance available through Human Services Agency
2018-01-24 15:21:11

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura Human Services Agency is partnering with the Volunteer...

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• Individual Assistance Approved for Victims of Thomas Fire
2018-01-16 13:33:37

VENTURA, Calif. – The Department of Homeland Security announced on January 15 it had amended its...

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• County and City of Ventura make sandbags available for Thomas Fire area residents
2018-01-12 16:17:10

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura and the City of Ventura are working to ensure residents in...

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• Deadline approaching to sign up for no-cost CalRecycle fire debris removal program
2018-01-10 13:39:44

VENTURA, Calif. – The deadline is approaching for residents affected by the Thomas Fire to sign up by...

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• Fire victims should beware of scams as they rebuild
2017-12-29 14:11:59

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is warning that Thomas Fire victims may be...

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• County continues fire recovery efforts for fire victims – waives certain permit fees and approves other measures
2017-12-28 14:36:43

VENTURA, Calif. – On Tuesday, December 26, the County of Ventura Board of Supervisors held a...

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• SAFE CLEAN UP OF ASH - Instructions for dealing with ash
2017-12-19 11:01:47

VENTURA, Calif. – If your home was impacted by the Thomas fire, here are some health precautions...

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• Fire debris requires hazardous material inspection before removal under Declaration of Local Health Emergency
2017-12-14 10:45:15

VENTURA, California – On December 8, 2017, due to potential widespread toxic exposures and threats to...

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• County launches rental assistance program for fire victims
2017-12-13 14:13:59

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura Board of Supervisors has approved the use of $500,000 in...

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• County/City recovery partnership opens Local Assistance Center and opens online registration for information
2017-12-13 09:16:33

VENTURA, Calif. – On Wednesday, December 13, the County of Ventura and the City of Ventura will...

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• County launches recovery website for fire victims
2017-12-10 11:03:38

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura has launched a website dedicated to helping victims of the...

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• County working on plans for property tax relief for fire victims
2017-12-07 09:17:02

VENTURA, Calif. – The offices of the Treasurer-Tax Collector, Assessor and Auditor-Controller are...

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• Thomas Fire burns more than 65,000 acres
2017-12-06 11:24:35

VENTURA, Calif. – The Thomas Fire remained out of control with no containment on the morning of...

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• Ventura County Fire receives grant for child passenger safety training
2017-11-16 10:24:13

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department has been awarded a $58,900, year-long grant from...

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• DA’s Office awarded grant to vertically prosecute alcohol and drugged DUI offenders
2017-11-15 15:07:16

VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten has announced that, for the seventh...

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• Nancy Schram named as new County Library Director
2017-11-14 14:20:52

VENTURA, Calif. – By a unanimous vote on November 14, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the...

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• Ventura County Focuses DUI Prevention on Young Women Drivers
2017-11-14 10:48:22

OXNARD, Calif. – Ventura County Behavioral Health has announced that it has received $258,000 in...

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• Project launched to reduce recidivism, improve public safety, and promote family stability
2017-11-06 08:02:38

VENTURA, Calif. –The Ventura County Executive Office, Ventura County Probation Agency, Interface...

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• Sheriff’s Office receives grant for special traffic enforcement and crash prevention
2017-10-30 11:34:41

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the cities of Camarillo,...

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• County’s first Economic Vitality Plan approved by Supervisors
2017-10-25 13:11:34

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura’s first Economic Vitality Strategic Plan was unanimously...

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• Ventura County Summer: Not Just a Day at the Beach
2017-10-06 10:22:49

By Randi Kay Stephens This article is courtesy of the California State Association of Counties...

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• Ventura County Library adds MyVCLib mobile app for Library Services
2017-10-03 09:09:55

VENTURA, Calif. - Ventura County Library announces the addition of the MyVCLib mobile app for...

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• Ventura County Library joins California high-speed broadband network
2017-09-29 11:30:24

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Library system has completed its connections at all eleven of...

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• Health Care Agency receives $175,000 federal grant to increase access to substance abuse and mental health services
2017-09-27 14:20:27

VENTURA, Calif. – Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) has announced federal grant...

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• DISTRICT ATTORNEY IMPLEMENTS DIVERSION PROGRAM TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM AMONG LOW-LEVEL OFFENDERS
2017-09-27 08:45:09

VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten has announced the creation of a Misdemeanor...

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• Mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile Virus
2017-09-20 14:57:09

VENTURA, California – On September 19, 2017, the Ventura County Environmental Health Division...

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• Brownley Announces $3.7 Million Grant for Camarillo Airport to Expand Aircraft Parking
2017-09-13 08:18:16

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) has announced more than $3.7...

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• Marcus Mitchell named as director of Ventura County Child Support Services
2017-09-12 13:56:12

VENTURA, Calif. – By a unanimous vote on September 12, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the...

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• New Video Interpretation Service Improves Language Access for Clients
2017-09-12 13:42:21

VENTURA, Calif. – The Human Services Agency recently implemented a new tablet-based language...

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• Students help County combat graffiti in watershed channel
2017-08-29 14:38:55

OXNARD, Calif. – The County of Ventura and City of Oxnard Police Department teamed up with...

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• Public Works Agency hosts tour of Santa Clara River for Rio School District Superintendent
2017-08-25 16:10:23

OXNARD, Calif. – The Public Works Agency’s Watershed Protection District recently hosted a tour of...

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• Landscape exhibit by Juvenile Facilities youth takes 3rd place at the Ventura County Fair
2017-08-17 14:57:57

VENTURA, Calif. – Youth working in the Juvenile Facilities’ landscaping program, along with a...

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• Channel Islands Harbor Earns TripAdvisor’s 2017 Certificate of Excellence
2017-08-07 08:35:37

OXNARD, Calif. – Channel Islands Harbor has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence....

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• Adult Protective Services has help for elders at risk of abuse
2017-07-24 16:21:08

VENTURA, Calif. – Elder abuse is on the rise in Ventura County as it is nationwide. Local reports...

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• County jumps to third-place ranking as a national Top 10 Digital County
2017-07-21 09:12:42

Achieves a Top 10 ranking for the third consecutive year. VENTURA, Calif. – For the third...

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• Human Services Agency Launches Data Dashboard
2017-07-18 10:44:48

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Human Services Agency has launched a new Data Dashboard to...

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• Pediatric Urology Services Available in Ventura County
2017-07-11 14:31:31

OXNARD, Calif. – The Ventura County Health Care Agency has announced that Pediatric Urology...

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• Legislation threatens to jeopardize vital services in Ventura County
2017-07-07 09:25:27

VENTURA, Calif. – Legislation currently pending in a California State Senate committee threatens...

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• Ventura County’s 2017-18 Taxable Assessment Roll increases to a record $ 129.1 billion
2017-06-27 10:39:09

VENTURA, Calif. – County Assessor Dan Goodwin has announced the certification and delivery of...

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• FAA awards $255,000 grant to Oxnard Airport
2017-06-26 11:22:16

OXNARD, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $255,000 grant from the...

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• Program gives dogs, inmates and at-risk youth a second chance
2017-06-23 09:53:56

VENTURA, Calif. – Inmates at the Todd Road Jail Facility, and the youth at the Juvenile Facilities in El Rio,...

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• Supervisors approve health care, public safety, infrastructure and technology investments in structurally balanced budget
2017-06-21 11:32:00

VENTURA, Calif. – The County Executive Office presented a structurally balanced budget to the...

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• Todd Howeth named as County Public Defender
2017-06-20 16:28:02

VENTURA, Calif. – By a unanimous vote on June 20, the Board of Supervisors accepted the...

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• New hospital wing unveiled at Ventura County Medical Center
2017-06-14 16:29:19

VENTURA, Calif. – The faces in the crowd were as bright as the afternoon sun as a crowd of about...

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• Sheriff receives grant for off-highway patrols
2017-06-13 10:24:21

LOCKWOOD VALLEY, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Lockwood Valley Sheriff’s Station,...

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• Kayak Launch Ramp added at Channel Islands Harbor
2017-06-05 11:50:54

OXNARD, Calif. – Launching a kayak in the Channel Islands Harbor just got easier thanks to the...

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• VCAAA Offers Free Memory Screenings to Ventura County Residents
2017-05-30 13:28:22

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging is continuing to offer 15-minute memory...

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• Family Care Fair draws crowds at Government Center
2017-05-25 13:51:13

VENTURA, Calif. – The Family Care and Volunteer Resource Fair was held on May 25 in the main...

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• Dr. Christopher Young appointed County Medical Examiner
2017-05-25 08:56:38

VENTURA, Calif. – By a unanimous vote on May 9, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the...

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• Public Works Week celebrated at County Government Center
2017-05-24 14:29:04

VENTURA, Calif. – About 700 school children filled one of the parking lots at the Ventura County...

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• Bicycle repair stands installed across county
2017-05-17 12:37:33

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department, in cooperation with the Giant Bicycle...

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• Crowds descend on Camarillo Airport for Fly-In event
2017-05-02 09:21:56

CAMARILLO, Calif. – A crowd of about 5,000 pilots and visitors, along with nearly 400 airplanes,...

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• Human Services office for In-Home Supportive Services relocates in Simi Valley
2017-05-01 14:02:25

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – On Monday, May 8th, a county Human Services Agency office that serves...

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• County of Ventura approves agreement to purchase solar-generated electricity
2017-04-20 15:56:58

VENTURA, Calif. – On April 18, 2017, the County of Ventura Board of Supervisors approved a...

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• Probation Agency offers equine-assisted psychotherapy to youth
2017-04-12 17:02:32

OXNARD, Calif. – In April 2017, the Ventura County Probation Agency and Ventura County Behavioral...

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• Mosquito season is here
2017-03-30 11:16:56

VENTURA, California –The Environmental Health Division is advising the public to take precautions...

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• County, CAPS Media win western states video award
2017-03-16 09:58:42

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura and its production partner, CAPS Media, have won the 2017...

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• County releases new documents for General Plan Update
2017-03-16 09:07:24

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura Planning Division has released several key documents for...

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• Animal Services selected for prestigious apprenticeship grant
2017-03-01 09:26:56

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Ventura County Animal Services’ Foster Coordinator, Sarah Aguilar, has been...

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• Reported crimes down overall in Sheriff’s jurisdictions
2017-02-22 15:40:27

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has released its 2016 Uniform Crime Reports...

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• Human Services Agency offers free tax preparation assistance for qualified households
2017-02-21 14:12:32

VENTURA, Calif. – Tax season is here and, this year, the County of Ventura Human Services Agency...

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• District Attorney warns of online rent scams
2017-02-16 15:59:53

VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten warns that county residents should be...

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• America’s Job Center – one-stop help for job seekers, workers and employers
2017-02-16 14:26:07

OXNARD, Calif. – On Wednesday, February 15th, the Human Services Agency celebrated the grand...

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• Henry Gonzales reappointed as County Agricultural Commissioner
2017-02-08 13:53:55

VENTURA, Calif. – By a unanimous vote on February 7, the Board of Supervisors concurred with the...

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• Crisis Stabilization Unit for youth opens in Oxnard
2017-01-30 10:07:21

OXNARD, Calif. – More than 100 people attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the County’s latest...

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• Board passes far-reaching smoking ordinance
2017-01-11 11:28:30

VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors passed far-reaching changes to the County’s smoking...

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• Public Works Agency earns grant for the Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project
2016-12-29 14:09:42

VENTURA, Calif. – The Public Works Agency Watershed Protection District has been awarded a $3.3...

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• Behavioral Health Department receives statewide honor for safe prescribing
2016-12-21 08:41:48

OXNARD, Calif. – The Ventura County Behavioral Health Department was awarded the prestigious...

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• Moorpark Water Reclamation Facility office and laboratory open with ribbon-cutting ceremony
2016-12-19 12:55:36

MOORPARK, Calif – The Public Works Agency held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 19, 2017 to...

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• Ventura County Library Foundation accepts donation toward purchase of bookmobile
2016-12-19 12:12:44

VENTURA, Calif. - The Ventura County Library Foundation has accepted a $50,000 donation from the...

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• Public Works Agency earns Environmental Engineering Project of the Year award
2016-11-30 10:28:40

VENTURA, Calif. – The Public Works Agency has won the Environmental Engineering Project of the...

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• Pawsitive Steps Program Pairs At-Risk Youth With Ventura County Shelter Dogs
2016-11-28 10:57:27

OXNARD, Calif. – The Ventura County Probation Agency has announced the start of "Pawsitive Steps," a...

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• Ventura County Health Care Agency Awarded Whole Person Care Pilot
2016-11-21 11:51:20

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Health Care Agency has been chosen by the state to participate in...

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• Horizon View Mental Health Rehabilitation Center ready to receive clients
2016-11-21 10:15:02

CAMARILLO, Calif. – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on November 17 to open the Horizon View...

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• Korinne Bell, Rose Schwab named to new positions
2016-11-08 10:35:56

VENTURA, Calif. – Korinne Bell and Rose Schwab have been named to new positions at the...

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• District Attorney awarded DUI prosecution grant for sixth straight year
2016-11-01 09:14:47

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced that, for the sixth...

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• Groundbreaking ceremony held for new fire station in Fillmore
2016-10-19 15:56:33

FILLMORE, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department held a groundbreaking event for a new County fire...

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• Support systems for foster youth discussed at forum
2016-10-19 08:44:43

OXNARD, Calif. – A parent-teacher forum was held on October 11, 2016 to discuss the innovative...

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• Probation team provides assistance to injured motorists
2016-10-13 15:57:12

VENTURA, Calif. – On September 29, 2016, Deputy Probation Officer Travis Prater, Deputy Probation...

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• Vote By Mail Ballots for the Upcoming Presidential General Election Available Beginning October 10, 2016
2016-10-06 23:42:31

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Clerk Recorder/Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn has announced that...

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• Ventura County working to become the healthiest county in the nation by 2030
2016-09-29 22:03:07

OXNARD, Calif. – The Ventura County Public Health department is working to make Ventura County the...

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• Video campaign inspires parents to talk to their teens about marijuana
2016-09-28 11:47:53

OXNARD, Calif. – Ventura County Behavioral Health has extended its teen health educational...

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• Ventura County Fire mourns the loss of Engineer Ryan Osler
2016-09-21 13:45:53

CAMARILLO, Calif. – It is with deep sadness and regret that the Ventura County Fire Chief...

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• Ventura County Fire announces consolidation of dispatch services with Oxnard Fire Department
2016-09-20 14:07:31

CAMARILLO, Calif. – On Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at 11:20 a.m., a radio message was broadcast...

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• Regional governments explore cooperative purchasing for electricity
2016-09-20 11:29:10

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura is exploring Community Choice Energy to bring local...

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• New Location for Oxnard Job Center
2016-09-19 11:18:52

VENTURA, Calif. – On September 26th, a Ventura County Human Services Agency office, designated as...

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• County receives $4 million grant for Laura’s Law program
2016-09-16 09:21:53

OXNARD, Calif. – The Ventura County Behavioral Health Department has received a $4 million grant...

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• County CEO appoints new Health Care Agency director
2016-09-07 16:02:11

VENTURA, Calif. – County Executive Officer Mike Powers has appointed Johnson Gill as Director of...

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• Thousand Oaks Police Dept. offers back-to-school safety tips
2016-08-22 15:06:43

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – School starts on August 24, 2016, and the Thousand Oaks Police Department...

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• Ventura County Public Health Confirms 1st Zika Virus Case
2016-08-22 14:52:57

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Public Health has announced the first case of Zika Virus in the...

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• Foster Health Link earns Best of California award
2016-08-19 08:36:44

VENTURA, Calif. – In mid-August 2016, the Center for Digital Government honored Ventura County...

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• Behavioral Health launches mental health outreach program to Latino community
2016-08-17 08:50:38

OXNARD, Calif. – The Ventura County Behavioral Health department has launched a new outreach...

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• VCAAA receives prestigious Aging Innovations Award
2016-08-12 15:00:41

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging recently received recognition from the...

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• County seeks public input for community health assessment and improvement plan
2016-08-10 15:47:22

OXNARD, CALIF. – Operating from the belief that intervention development and program planning...

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• Sheriff’s Office deploys body-worn cameras
2016-08-05 11:39:30

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has announced the purchase, acquisition and...

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• Ventura County Probation Agency Opens Adult Reporting and Resource Center
2016-08-05 11:24:31

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Probation Agency opened an innovative Adult Reporting and...

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• Board Supports National Memorial for St. Francis Dam Disaster
2016-08-02 11:04:20

VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on August 2, 2016, to support the...

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• County Supervisors Host Farmworker Labor Workshop at County Government Center
2016-07-28 11:40:36

VENTURA, Calif. – County Supervisors Steve Bennett and John Zaragoza hosted a Farmworker Labor...

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• Traffic Enforcement Operations Planned for Thousand Oaks
2016-07-27 13:46:22

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Thousand Oaks Police Department will step up pedestrian safety...

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• County of Ventura again named as a national Top 10 Digital County
2016-07-22 09:03:03

VENTURA, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, the County of Ventura has been named as a Top...

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• Probation Services Week recognized by Board of Supervisors
2016-07-19 15:32:16

VENTURA, Calif. – The week of July 17-23, 2016 is Probation Services Week. It reflects the...

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• County Fleet Services Department recognized by Board of Supervisors for excellence and efficiency
2016-07-19 13:30:18

VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors presented a resolution to the General Services Agency...

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• Animal Services receives $150,000 grant to fund Pet Retention program
2016-07-13 13:52:12

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Ventura County Animal Services has received a $150,000 grant from the Petco...

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• VCAAA Senior Nutrition Program in Piru moves to Poncho’s Place
2016-07-07 14:31:30

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging's Senior Nutrition Program in Piru is...

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• Official Final Results and Certification announced for the June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election
2016-07-05 09:15:51

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Clerk Recorder/Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn has announced the...

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• Visiting hours change at Todd Road Jail facility
2016-07-05 08:42:12

SANTA PAULA, Calif. – The Detention Services Division of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has...

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• Local fire officials offer safer ways to celebrate the Fourth of July and warn of dangers of illegal fireworks
2016-06-30 11:37:09

CAMARILLO, Calif. – As Ventura County prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, fire officials...

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• Public Works Agency announces $7 million in cost avoidance from Lean Six Sigma program over six years
2016-06-29 16:08:20

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Public Works Agency has announced that using Lean Six Sigma...

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• County program lifts Oxnard family out of homelessness
2016-06-29 09:50:41

OXNARD, Calif. – Recently, Daniel Core and his two young children, with support from the County of...

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• Ventura County’s 2016-17 Taxable Assessment Roll increases to a record $123.1 billion
2016-06-29 09:45:17

VENTURA, Calif. – On June 28, 2016, County Assessor Dan Goodwin certified and delivered the...

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• Web Badge program recognizes wedding venues complying with County regulations
2016-06-22 15:55:57

VENTURA, Calif. – The Planning Division has launched a Web Badge program to provide a distinction...

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• County budget expands health, safety and social services; increases reserves
2016-06-21 07:15:40

VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors adopted a $2.166 billion budget for Fiscal Year...

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• Ventura County News Channel, CAPS Media video wins western states award
2016-06-13 14:27:07

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County News Channel and its production partner, CAPS Media, have won the...

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• Ventura woman found guilty of workers compensation insurance fraud
2016-06-09 12:04:29

VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced that Linda Boggess, 49, of Ventura has...

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• Moody’s upgrades the County of Ventura to Aaa rating – its highest rating
2016-06-08 15:41:48

VENTURA, Calif. – Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the County of Ventura to an Aaa Issuer...

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• County promotes online permitting site for residents in remote areas
2016-05-31 13:34:18

VENTURA, Calif. – The Resource Management Agency is working to ensure that residents in Lockwood...

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• Mosquito Season is here, it’s time to take precautions
2016-05-26 08:18:24

VENTURA, Calif. – With the start of summer and the potential for the introduction of invasive...

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• Todd McNamee elected to key leadership position of airport association
2016-05-25 08:31:29

VENTURA, Calif. – Todd McNamee, Director of Airports for the County of Ventura, has been elected...

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• County Veteran Services Office Moves to New Ventura Location
2016-05-18 07:58:02

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura Veteran Services Office located at 855 Partridge Drive in...

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• VCMC Trauma Team recognized as Heroes for the American Red Cross
2016-05-17 11:50:53

VENTURA, Calif. – Each year, the Red Cross accepts nominations from the public for the recognition of people...

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• County fleet named top in the Americas
2016-05-16 10:49:35

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura's Fleet Operations division has been awarded one of the...

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• Marijuana and Teen Brains: A Risky Combination
2016-05-13 08:42:04

Ventura County Releases Paper on Cannabis Consequences OXNARD, Calif. – The Ventura County...

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• County seeks and celebrates Foster Parents at May 21st informational meeting
2016-05-12 15:10:52

OXNARD, Calif. — On May 21st, Foster VC Kids will host a non-denominational informational meeting...

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• Ventura County gets “Ready for Wildfires”
2016-05-11 15:08:11

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department hosted a press conference at the Ronald...

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• Government Center landscaping reduces storm water runoff
2016-05-02 14:58:10

VENTURA, Calif. – New courtyard planters are being installed at the Government Center to reduce...

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• County and Casa Pacifica clarify transfer of children’s crisis response duties
2016-04-29 15:12:01

VENTURA, Calif. – In a joint statement, the County of Ventura and Casa Pacifica have clarified the...

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• Clerk Recorder Lunn announces Vote-By-Mail ballot details for upcoming June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election
2016-04-27 14:07:50

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Clerk Recorder/Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn announced today that...

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• County Health Care Agency director to retire
2016-04-25 11:32:57

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Executive Officer Mike Powers announced today that Health Care...

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• Ventura County Probation Agency promotes Melinda Cross to Division Manager
2016-04-20 14:04:22

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Probation Agency Chief Mark Varela has announced the promotion of...

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• 2016 Fire Hazard Reduction Program (FHRP) begins
2016-04-20 08:48:37

Ventura County Fire encourages the public to prepare for another dry wildfire season CAMARILLO,...

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• Mixteco Indigenous Knowledge Conference to be held April 29, 2016
2016-04-18 11:33:58

VENTURA, Calif. – The 2016 Mixteco Indigenous Knowledge Conference will take place on April 29 at...

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• Human Services Agency Office Moves to New Simi Valley Location
2016-04-11 11:43:45

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – The Ventura County Human Services Agency office located at 2003 Royal Avenue in...

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• Jeremy Kieffer selected as VCSO 2016 Dispatcher of the Year
2016-04-11 11:07:07

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Sheriff’s Technical Communications Specialist Jeremy Kieffer has...

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• County program reduces arrests and provides youths with alternatives to secure detention
2016-04-08 13:13:55

VENTURA, Calif. – The Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative/Reducing Racial and Ethnic...

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• Ventura County Public Works Agency announces nearly 40 percent drop in traffic collisions on County roads
2016-04-04 16:32:34

VENTURA, Calif. – The number of traffic collisions on Ventura County roads has dropped by almost...

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• County invests to help children in crisis
2016-03-29 14:28:40

VENTURA. Calif. – There are limited options for children experiencing a mental health crisis in...

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• Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office Accepting Payments in Thousand Oaks
2016-03-28 14:20:50

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is now collecting and processing...

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• Ventura County Fire Department Opens Firefighter Employment Opportunities
2016-03-28 13:43:02

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department is accepting applications for Firefighter...

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• County recognizes landlords who offer housing for homeless
2016-03-24 08:41:29

VENTURA, Calif. — The cost of living and soaring rental prices contribute to the scarce inventory...

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• Residents in unincorporated county areas to pay less for flood insurance
2016-03-22 09:06:45

VENTURA, Calif. — The County of Ventura has been awarded a Class 5 rating under the Community...

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• County reaches agreement with nurse’s union on new contract
2016-03-18 17:22:21

VENTURA, Calif. – The County Executive Office announced today that it had been notified by the...

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• Startup Weekend demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit in Ventura County
2016-03-16 10:39:09

VENTURA, Calif. – The inaugural Startup Weekend held March 11-13 at Rancho Campana High School in...

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• Ventura County Fire Department staffs Ojai engine with paramedic-firefighter
2016-03-14 13:30:01

OJAI, Calif. – On March14, 2016, the Ventura County Fire Department increased the level of medical care...

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• County opens recruitment for position on Fire Protection District Board of Appeal
2016-03-11 13:50:57

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura has begun the recruiting process for one regular seat on...

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• Ventura County Medical Center Receives Approval by Department of Health Care Services
2016-03-11 13:45:05

VENTURA, Calif. –The Systems of Care Division/California Children’s Services Program has granted...

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• County opens recruitment for positions on Retirement Board
2016-03-10 15:30:38

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura has begun the recruiting process for two seats on the...

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• County to post draft agendas for Board of Supervisors meetings to increase transparency
2016-03-09 08:43:51

VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a change in when agendas for the...

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• Time to spring forward and check smoke alarms
2016-03-08 08:51:25

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) Chief Mark Lorenzen reminds us that as...

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• County selects facilities expert David Sasek to head General Services Agency
2016-03-01 13:19:54

VENTURA, Calif. – After an extensive, months-long nationwide search, County Executive Officer Mike...

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• Animal Services opens Adoption Center on shelter campus in Camarillo
2016-03-01 10:53:59

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Ventura County Animal Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its new...

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• County programs recognized for going “Above and Beyond” in public service
2016-02-25 09:45:52

VENTURA, Calif. – Two County programs were recognized by the Board of Supervisors for going "Above and...

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• Health professionals and community volunteers needed for free dental clinic
2016-02-24 16:19:35

VENTURA, Calif. – More than 900 volunteers per day are needed to meet the patient demand at a free...

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• Human Services Agency offers free tax preparation assistance for qualified households
2016-02-18 13:50:59

VENTURA, Calif. – It's tax season and the County of Ventura Human Services Agency is again hosting a...

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• Human Services Agency Offices Move to New Simi Valley Location
2016-02-16 10:05:14

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – Two Ventura County Human Services Agency offices located at 970 and 980...

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• County unveils display promoting Ventura County at state capitol
2016-02-09 13:32:57

VENTURA, Calif. – The three million people who visit the state capitol building in Sacramento...

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• County updates status of contract talks with nurses
2016-02-09 10:56:59

VENTURA, Calif. – After more than 19 negotiating sessions with the California Nurses Association...

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• Government Center solar project hits halfway point
2016-02-04 16:24:23

VENTURA, Calif. – The first phase of the solar power installation in Parking Lot F at the County...

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• Fire Prevention counter in Camarillo expands operational hours to increase availability and convenience
2016-02-03 09:54:32

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Ventura County Fire Department is making it easier for contractors and the...

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• Ventura County Public Defender to Hold Felony Conviction Reduction Events
2016-01-27 14:08:40

January 27, 2016 VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Public Defender’s Office will be holding two public...

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• County of Ventura receives $12 million regional water management grant from state
2016-01-19 08:21:34

VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura, on behalf of the Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County,...

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• County of Ventura supports Startup Weekend to help agriculture and health care entrepreneurs start new businesses
2016-01-19 08:18:48

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County was settled by people who charted new territory and their spirit...

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• County of Ventura vehicle fleet goes green
2016-01-12 15:11:19

(Photo: Fleet manager Peter Bednar with one of the electric vehicles in the County's fleet.)...

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• Supervisor Linda Parks elected as Chair of the Board of Supervisors
2016-01-12 10:34:46

VENTURA, Calif. – Supervisor Linda Parks was elected as the Chair of the Ventura County Board of...

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• Human Services Agency office moves to new Oxnard location
2016-01-06 15:56:56

OXNARD, Calif. – The Ventura County Human Services Agency office located at 635 S. Ventura Road in...

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• News and information on El Niño and flooding
2016-01-05 10:20:11

VENTURA, Calif. – The first of the El Niño storms is already having an impact on Ventura County. A...

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• Ventura County Library Celebrates Its Centennial
2016-01-04 10:35:00

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Library celebrated 100 years of service to the county on...

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• County Executive Office announces leadership changes
2015-12-18 11:04:23

VENTURA, Calif. – The County Executive Office announced that Assistant County Executive Officer...

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• Health Care Agency Announces New Chief Deputy Director
2015-12-17 08:12:34

VENTURA, Calif. –Ventura County Health Care Agency Director Barry Fisher has announced the...

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• December 15th meeting the last for the Board of Supervisors in 2015
2015-12-17 07:54:53

VENTURA, Calif. – In their last meeting of 2015, the Board of Supervisors had a full agenda and a...

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• Ventura County Medical Center receives prestigious ‘Baby Friendly’ designation renewal
2015-12-14 12:05:46

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital have had their 'Baby...

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• Senior Summit 2015 Offers Tips For Aging In Place
2015-11-30 10:47:22

CAMARILLO, Calif. – The theme of Ventura County's fifth Senior Summit was "There's No Place Like...

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• Two Ventura County waterways renamed to raise watershed awareness
2015-11-20 13:42:16

OXNARD, Calif. – A ceremony was held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 to unveil new names for two...

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• Fire Department makes sand and bags available to County residents
2015-11-20 13:10:43

CAMARILLO, Calif. – Ventura County residents are encouraged to prepare properties in advance of a...

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• Agricultural Commissioner Henry Gonzales receives award for leadership excellence
2015-11-18 10:07:27

VENTURA, Calif. - Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner Henry Gonzales has been honored with...

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• District Attorney’s Office awarded DUI prosecution grant
2015-11-12 10:04:26

VENTURA, Calif. – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that for the fifth...

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• Board of Supervisors appoints Ann Bucholtz as Medical Examiner
2015-11-10 02:20:08

VENTURA, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Dr. Ann Bucholtz as the...

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• New Driver’s License Option for Veterans
2015-11-10 00:20:08

VENTURA, Calif. – Effective Veterans Day, November 11, 2015, the California Department of Motor...

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• Ventura County remembers fallen firefighters at annual memorial ceremony
2015-11-05 10:59:06

Firefighters from across the county will assemble at the Fallen Firefighters of Ventura County...

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• Strawberries “King of the Crops” in Ventura County
2015-11-05 10:44:06

VENTURA, Calif. – The 2014 Crop and Livestock Report has been released by the Ventura County...

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• Diabetes Clinic presented with the 2015 Quality Leaders Award
2015-11-02 17:07:32

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Healthcare Agency's Diabetes Clinic has won the 2015 Quality...

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• Ventura County prepares for a strong winter storm season
2015-11-02 08:49:25

VENTURA, Calif. – All indications are the county is in for a strong winter storm season, so...

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• Government Center solar panel installation
2015-11-02 08:47:51

VENTURA, Calif. – Construction began at the government Center on October 23, 2015 on a solar panel...

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• Supervisor John Zaragoza named as Health Champion
2015-11-02 08:42:47

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County Supervisor John Zaragoza has received the 2015 Health Champion...

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• Board of Supervisors invests in social workers, vulnerable families
2015-09-16 16:36:08

Support over the last three years from the Ventura County Board of Supervisors and the County...

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• Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Receives Prestigious Aging Innovations Award and Achievement Award from the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
2015-09-08 08:26:39

VENTURA, Calif.– The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging HomeShare Program recently received...

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• County launches financial transparency website
2015-08-28 14:02:00

The County of Ventura, in partnership with OpenGov.com, has launched a new website that enables...

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• County Chief Probation Officer named as president of statewide association
2015-07-28 14:02:53

Ventura County Chief Probation Officer Mark Varela has been named as the president of the Chief...

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• Channel Islands Harbor celebrates its 50th Anniversary
2015-07-28 14:02:41

The grand opening for the Channel Islands Harbor was held in May 1965, about two years after the...

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• County to receive statewide Mother-Baby Friendly Workplace Award
2015-07-28 14:02:04

The California Breastfeeding Coalition has announced that the County of Ventura has been chosen to...

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• General Services Agency of Ventura County reduces water usage
2015-07-28 14:02:00

Even before Governor Jerry Brown ordered mandatory water restrictions last week, the General...

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• County reaches milestone in hospital wing construction
2015-07-28 14:00:53

The County of Ventura reached a milestone in the construction progress of the replacement wing at...

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• County to offer workshops on using “graywater” for home watering
2015-07-28 14:00:33

The Ventura County Building and Safety Division will be hosting a series of workshops to teach...

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• Donlon Road construction in Somis will improve safety and efficiency
2015-07-28 14:00:11

VENTURA, Calif. – The County’s Public Works Agency has begun construction at the intersection of...

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• Social Host ordinance prevents underage drinking and unruly parties
2015-07-28 13:59:46

VENTURA, Calif. – Summer is here and that means graduation parties, holiday celebrations and...

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• County enhances service through the use of technology and innovation
2015-07-28 13:59:17

VENTURA, Calif. – With smartphones now a part of everyday life, the County’s Information...

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• Public comments are helping guide the County’s planning for the future
2015-07-28 13:58:08

VENTURA, Calif. – The Ventura County Planning Department has held community meetings, study...