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County of Ventura announces new scholarship for EV workforce development
Ventura, CA – Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) and Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5) are pleased to announce the “Power Your Future” Scholarship, open to all state-certified general
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Gina Johnson appointed Interim Chief Probation Officer for the Ventura County Probation Agency
VENTURA, Calif. – Today, County Executive Officer, Dr. Sevet Johnson announced the appointment of Chief Deputy Probation Officer Gina Johnson to the position of Interim Chief Probation Officer, effective January
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Board of Supervisors ratify declaration of local emergency for Ventura County following winter storms
VENTURA, Calif. – On Tuesday, January 24, the Board of Supervisors, voted to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency put forth by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency
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Update Regarding Ventura Beach Closures due to Sewage Discharge
VENTURA, California –The Environmental Health Division (Division) continues to sample ocean water from public beaches affected by the sewage release into the Ventura River that occurred between January 10-12, 2023.
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Congresswoman Julia Brownley presents $640,000 to the County of Ventura for Oxnard Family Justice Center services and resources
Oxnard, Calif. – On Monday, January 23, Congresswoman Julia Brownley presented a check for $640,000 to the County of Ventura to expand crime victim services and resources in Oxnard and
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Update Regarding Sewage Discharge Affecting Ventura Beaches
VENTURA, California – On January 10, 2023, the Ventura County Environmental Health Division (Division) was made aware by the Ojai Valley Sanitary District (OVSD) of two critical sewer lines damaged
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Update Regarding Sewage Discharge Affecting Ventura Beaches
VENTURA, California – On January 10, 2023, the Ventura County Environmental Health Division (Division) was made aware by the Ojai Valley Sanitary District (OVSD) of two critical sewer lines damaged
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Natalie Hernandez named new County Public Information Officer
VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura is pleased to announce that Natalie Hernandez has been selected to serve as the Public Information Officer for the County Executive Office. The
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Supervisors Parks, Huber prepare for retirement after collectively serving 24 years
As the County of Ventura prepares to welcome two new faces to the Board of Supervisors at the January 10th meeting, the focus now lies on honoring Supervisors Linda Parks
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County of Ventura Announces New Environmental Grant Program
Ventura, CA – As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing climate change impacts and enhancing wildlife habitat, the County of Ventura is pleased to announce its new Environmental Grant
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County of Ventura announces new scholarship for EV workforce development
Ventura, CA – Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) and Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5) are pleased to announce the “Power Your Future” Scholarship, open to all state-certified general
![](https://news.ventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/VC-News-Photos_2023-01-26-3-480x301.jpg)
Gina Johnson appointed Interim Chief Probation Officer for the Ventura County Probation Agency
VENTURA, Calif. – Today, County Executive Officer, Dr. Sevet Johnson announced the appointment of Chief Deputy Probation Officer Gina Johnson to the position of Interim Chief Probation Officer, effective January
![](https://news.ventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/VC-News-Photos_2023-01-26-2-480x301.jpg)
Board of Supervisors ratify declaration of local emergency for Ventura County following winter storms
VENTURA, Calif. – On Tuesday, January 24, the Board of Supervisors, voted to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency put forth by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency
![](https://news.ventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/VC-News-Photos_2023-01-26-480x301.jpg)
Update Regarding Ventura Beach Closures due to Sewage Discharge
VENTURA, California –The Environmental Health Division (Division) continues to sample ocean water from public beaches affected by the sewage release into the Ventura River that occurred between January 10-12, 2023.
![](https://news.ventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/VC-News-Photos_2023-01-23-480x301.jpg)
Congresswoman Julia Brownley presents $640,000 to the County of Ventura for Oxnard Family Justice Center services and resources
Oxnard, Calif. – On Monday, January 23, Congresswoman Julia Brownley presented a check for $640,000 to the County of Ventura to expand crime victim services and resources in Oxnard and
![](https://news.ventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Beach-Closures-2-480x301.jpg)
Update Regarding Sewage Discharge Affecting Ventura Beaches
VENTURA, California – On January 10, 2023, the Ventura County Environmental Health Division (Division) was made aware by the Ojai Valley Sanitary District (OVSD) of two critical sewer lines damaged
![](https://news.ventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-01-19_VCNews_Beach-Warning-480x301.jpg)
Update Regarding Sewage Discharge Affecting Ventura Beaches
VENTURA, California – On January 10, 2023, the Ventura County Environmental Health Division (Division) was made aware by the Ojai Valley Sanitary District (OVSD) of two critical sewer lines damaged
![](https://news.ventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NATALIE-HERNANDEZ-2023_Small-edited-480x301.jpg)
Natalie Hernandez named new County Public Information Officer
VENTURA, Calif. – The County of Ventura is pleased to announce that Natalie Hernandez has been selected to serve as the Public Information Officer for the County Executive Office. The
![Parks-Huber-BOS](https://news.ventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Parks-Huber-BOS-480x301.jpg)
Supervisors Parks, Huber prepare for retirement after collectively serving 24 years
As the County of Ventura prepares to welcome two new faces to the Board of Supervisors at the January 10th meeting, the focus now lies on honoring Supervisors Linda Parks
![Sustainability Division Banner](https://news.ventura.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/environmental_grant_program-480x246.jpg)
County of Ventura Announces New Environmental Grant Program
Ventura, CA – As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing climate change impacts and enhancing wildlife habitat, the County of Ventura is pleased to announce its new Environmental Grant
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