Santa Paula Blanchard Community Library: Book Sale Saturday, June 6, 2015
The Friends of the Santa Paula Blanchard Community Library invite all book lovers to their “Back Stacks” Book Sales. They are held the first Saturday of every month from 10AM to 2PM, every Wednesday from Noon to 4PM, and every Thursday and Friday from Noon to 2PM. The next First-Saturday sale will be June 6, […]
Port Hueneme: Farmers Market, Walking Pier, Whitest Beaches–Memorial Day Weekend
By Sheryl Hamlin Memorial Day Weekend 2015 Cool, sunny days perfect for pier walking, people watching, mouth watering locally grown strawberries, fresh bread, delicious food and coffee, all of which was to be enjoyed at the Port Hueneme Farmers Market. This pier was damaged in 2014 and out of commission for almost one year. […]
They have our backs — Let’s remember to have theirs
On this Memorial Day weekend let’s not forget those who have given so much for our security both aboard and, especially, at home. As we see the police maligned in the mainstream media let all of us remember they put their lives on the line for their community. For that alone, we own them our […]
Cancer strikes mother of four just when she thought life couldn’t get any better
This time last year, Jennifer Davis, known to her friends and family as Jenn, was living a happy life as a mother of four. After years of struggling with alcoholism she was at peace. Jenn looked forward to planning summer activities for her little girl Dallas, her youngest child who had just turned one. That […]
Come Drink in the View at the 29th Annual Ojai Wine Festival
By Raven West Want to get away from the city grind and have a delightful weekend? Escape to peaceful Ojai and have some fun at the Ojai Wine Festival happening June 14th, 2015. Don’t miss out on all the fun at the largest wine festival in the Ojai and Ventura area. The Ojai Wine Festival […]
CoverHound Gives Back to the Ventura County Sheriff’s K9 Unit
CoverHound, an agency capable of giving you quick online insurance quotes, was well represented at the recent Dining with Dogs event held to support the Ventura County Sheriff’s K9 Unit. Many believe just because these dogs serve in a publically funded law enforcement department all their expenses are covered by taxpayers. These dogs are incredibly […]
SPAM: Jamming Dixieland Blues on a Green Canvas
By Sheryl Hamlin Architectural Preservation and Adaptive Reuse The staid white façade of the Roy Wilson, vialis 40mg Sr. designed 1920’s building at 117 North Tenth Street in downtown Santa Paula gives no hint of the lush and often provocative works of art on display at the Santa Paula Art Museum (SPAM). Originally used as […]
Raven West’s Heard on the Grapevine: New Year’s Eve Comes Early to Ventura
By Raven West Corks were a-poppin up and down Main Street in Ventura as visitors and local merchants celebrated the first annual “Champagne on Main” Spring Wine Walk & Street Fair. A great assortment of sparkling wines and champagne was featured at 40 merchant venues along the 300-500 block of downtown Ventura. Visitors to […]
Third Annual “RIDING FOR HOPE”
The Third Annual “RIDING FOR HOPE” is set to take place on May 2, 2015, in Simi Valley, and traveling Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Oak Park, and Agoura. Right in time for National Bicycle Month, the ever popular sport is sweeping across the nation in organized events. Simi Valley has joined in this […]
Camarillo City Council honors volunteers at their April 8th meeting
At the Camarillo City Council meeting on April 8th, price Mayor Bill Little presented two volunteers with Certificates of Appreciation. Camarillo’s Police Chief, Monica McGrath, was also on hand for the presentation. These volunteers put in significant hours of police work which the police department cannot accomplish at current staff levels. The volunteers also serve […]
