County Close-Up

Welcome to County Close-Up, where we take you behind the scenes of County initiatives, programs, and our dedicated staff. Here, you’ll find Q&As with leaders and employees, insights into the work that keeps our community thriving, and highlights from the people and projects shaping our county. Stay informed, inspired, and connected as we showcase what makes Ventura County a great place to live and work.

5 Questions: Michael Tripp, Director, Ventura County Harbor Department

May 27, 2025

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Channel Islands Harbor. What makes this milestone so significant for the Ventura County community? The Channel Islands Harbor has been an important piece

5 Questions: Michael Tripp, Director, Ventura County Harbor Department

May 27, 2025

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Channel Islands Harbor. What makes this milestone so significant for the Ventura County community? The Channel Islands Harbor has been an important piece

5 Questions: Monique Nowlin, Division Manager, Ventura County Area Agency on Aging

February 24, 2025

Can you share a brief overview of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) and its mission to support older adults and caregivers in our community? VCAAA, a division

5 Questions With a County Leader: Esteban Rodriguez, Director of Ventura County Animal Services

January 28, 2025

Tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to take on the role of Director of Ventura County Animal Services? I began my career in animal welfare in

5 Questions: Monique Nowlin, Division Manager, Ventura County Area Agency on Aging

February 24, 2025

Can you share a brief overview of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) and its mission to support older adults and caregivers in our community? VCAAA, a division

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On this day in 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

✨Today, the County of Ventura proudly celebrates Juneteenth, a significant day in American history marking the end of slavery in the United States.

#Juneteenth #venturacounty

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En este día de 1865, los afroamericanos esclavizados en Texas fueron informados de su libertad, más de dos años después de la Proclamación de la Emancipación.

✨Hoy, el Condado de Ventura celebra con orgullo Juneteenth, un día significativo en la historia estadounidense que marca el fin de la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos.

#Juneteenth #condadodeventura

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On this day in 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

✨Today, the County of Ventura proudly celebrates Juneteenth, a significant day in American history marking the end of slavery in the United States.

#Juneteenth #venturacounty

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En este día de 1865, los afroamericanos esclavizados en Texas fueron informados de su libertad, más de dos años después de la Proclamación de la Emancipación.

✨Hoy, el Condado de Ventura celebra con orgullo Juneteenth, un día significativo en la historia estadounidense que marca el fin de la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos.

#Juneteenth #condadodeventura

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has officially adopted a $3.23 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The structurally balanced budget protects current service levels with no cuts and reflects key investments in public health, housing, infrastructure, and emergency services.

Highlights include:
•$93M for new mental health facilities
•$22M for a Fire Department Training Facility
•$11.7M for affordable housing in unincorporated areas
•$815M to support the Ventura County Medical System

To read the full release, visit: news.ventura.org
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La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Ventura ha adoptado oficialmente un presupuesto de $3.23 mil millones de dólares para el Año Fiscal 2025-2026. El presupuesto estructuralmente equilibrado protege los niveles de servicio actuales sin recortes y refleja inversiones clave en salud pública, vivienda, infraestructura y servicios de emergencia.

Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:
• 93 millones de dólares para nuevas instalaciones de salud mental
• 22 millones de dólares para un centro de formación de bomberos.
• 11,7 millones de dólares para viviendas asequibles en zonas no incorporadas.
• 815 millones de dólares para el sistema médico del condado de Ventura.

Para leer el comunicado completo, visite: news.ventura.org/es/

#CountyofVentura #budget #finances

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The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has officially adopted a $3.23 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The structurally balanced budget protects current service levels with no cuts and reflects key investments in public health, housing, infrastructure, and emergency services.

Highlights include:
•$93M for new mental health facilities
•$22M for a Fire Department Training Facility
•$11.7M for affordable housing in unincorporated areas
•$815M to support the Ventura County Medical System

To read the full release, visit: news.ventura.org
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La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Ventura ha adoptado oficialmente un presupuesto de $3.23 mil millones de dólares para el Año Fiscal 2025-2026. El presupuesto estructuralmente equilibrado protege los niveles de servicio actuales sin recortes y refleja inversiones clave en salud pública, vivienda, infraestructura y servicios de emergencia.

Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:
• 93 millones de dólares para nuevas instalaciones de salud mental
• 22 millones de dólares para un centro de formación de bomberos.
• 11,7 millones de dólares para viviendas asequibles en zonas no incorporadas.
• 815 millones de dólares para el sistema médico del condado de Ventura.

Para leer el comunicado completo, visite: news.ventura.org/es/

#CountyofVentura #budget #finances

✨Today we celebrate the love, support, and strength that fatherhood brings in all its forms. Thank you to those who nurture, guide, and make a difference in the lives of others in our community. Happy Father’s Day!🙌

#venturacounty #fathersday
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Hoy celebramos el amor, el apoyo y la fuerza que aporta la paternidad en todas sus formas. Gracias a los que nutren, guían y marcan la diferencia en las vidas de los demás en nuestra comunidad. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!

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✨Today we celebrate the love, support, and strength that fatherhood brings in all its forms. Thank you to those who nurture, guide, and make a difference in the lives of others in our community. Happy Father’s Day!🙌

#venturacounty #fathersday
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Hoy celebramos el amor, el apoyo y la fuerza que aporta la paternidad en todas sus formas. Gracias a los que nutren, guían y marcan la diferencia en las vidas de los demás en nuestra comunidad. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!

📸 #fbf
From cap tosses to proud smiles, these moments from past graduating classes remind us how special this milestone has always been. 🎓

🎉 As we celebrate the past, we also look to the future. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 across Ventura County! Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve.

(Grad pic 1: Graduating Class of 1989, Buena High School. Grad pic 2: Group portrait of the graduating class of Ventura High School, circa 1898.)

#venturacounty #classof2025 #graduation

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📸 #fbf
From cap tosses to proud smiles, these moments from past graduating classes remind us how special this milestone has always been. 🎓

🎉 As we celebrate the past, we also look to the future. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 across Ventura County! Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve.

(Grad pic 1: Graduating Class of 1989, Buena High School. Grad pic 2: Group portrait of the graduating class of Ventura High School, circa 1898.)

#venturacounty #classof2025 #graduation

📌 REMINDER: County offices will be closed, Thursday June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth. The offices will open Friday, June 20, 2025.

#Juneteenth #venturacounty
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Las oficinas del condado de Ventura estarán cerradas el jueves, el 19 de junio en observancia de Juneteenth.
Las oficinas abrirán, el 20 de junio de 2025.

#CondadodeVentura

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📌 REMINDER: County offices will be closed, Thursday June 19, 2025 in observance of Juneteenth. The offices will open Friday, June 20, 2025.

#Juneteenth #venturacounty
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Las oficinas del condado de Ventura estarán cerradas el jueves, el 19 de junio en observancia de Juneteenth.
Las oficinas abrirán, el 20 de junio de 2025.

#CondadodeVentura

🌲It’s the first day of CA State Parks Week and the perfect time to get outside & explore! ☀️

Did you know? You can check out a FREE CA State Parks Pass at any of our 12 @vencolibrary locations.

📚 Borrow a pass just like a book and start your next outdoor adventure today!

📍 Find your nearest library: library.venturacounty.gov/
#venturacounty #stateparks #greatoutdoors #library

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🌲It’s the first day of CA State Parks Week and the perfect time to get outside & explore! ☀️

Did you know? You can check out a FREE CA State Parks Pass at any of our 12 @vencolibrary locations.

📚 Borrow a pass just like a book and start your next outdoor adventure today!

📍 Find your nearest library: library.venturacounty.gov/
#venturacounty #stateparks #greatoutdoors #library

📌 Join us for the 2025-2026 County of Ventura Budget Hearing.
📅 Monday, June 16th
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Ventura County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room

👉We`ll be discussing key funding priorities, community projects, and essential services. Stay informed and be a part of the decisions that shape our community!

🖥Can`t attend in person? Join the livestream on our Facebook page: facebook.com/CountyOfVentura

🔗View the agenda here: ventura.org/bosmeetings

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📌 Join us for the 2025-2026 County of Ventura Budget Hearing.
📅 Monday, June 16th
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Ventura County Government Center, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room

👉We'll be discussing key funding priorities, community projects, and essential services. Stay informed and be a part of the decisions that shape our community!

🖥Can't attend in person? Join the livestream on our Facebook page: facebook.com/CountyOfVentura

🔗View the agenda here: ventura.org/bosmeetings

🚨 Only 3 spots left! 🚨

Apply for a FREE 3-week job training program on electric vehicle charging stations presented by the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, 3C-REN and County Sustainability! The training runs June 23 to July 11 at Oxnard College.

⚡️ Learn to work with electric vehicle charging stations, prep for the SAE Certification Exam, and kickstart your career in the clean energy industry.

🛠 Curriculum includes:
• EVs + Batteries
• Charging Stations
• Safety Standards
• Maintenance & More

📅 Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
📍Oxnard College
⏳ Apply here: https://rb.gy/fa9tqh
DEADLINE --> Monday, June 16

📧 Questions? Email heather.allen@venturacounty.gov
👉 Tag someone who should apply!

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🚨 Only 3 spots left! 🚨

Apply for a FREE 3-week job training program on electric vehicle charging stations presented by the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, 3C-REN and County Sustainability! The training runs June 23 to July 11 at Oxnard College.

⚡️ Learn to work with electric vehicle charging stations, prep for the SAE Certification Exam, and kickstart your career in the clean energy industry.

🛠 Curriculum includes:
• EVs + Batteries
• Charging Stations
• Safety Standards
• Maintenance & More

📅 Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
📍Oxnard College
⏳ Apply here: https://rb.gy/fa9tqh
DEADLINE --> Monday, June 16

📧 Questions? Email heather.allen@venturacounty.gov
👉 Tag someone who should apply!

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