Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 – Movie Review

Streaming Spotlight by Cindy Summers
The Tomorrow War – Amazon Originals

3 out of 4 palm trees
Breeze rating from 1 to 4 palm trees, 4 being best.

In “The Tomorrow War”, the world receives a desperate message from the future when a military troop from 2051 appeared out of thin air during a world soccer match to tell the people of earth it had been invaded by aliens and without help the human race would parish. Originally trained military people were jumped into the future war zone, but only 50% survived, so the world leaders agreed on a global draft of civilians to serve 7 days and be returned with full time served if they survived the battle. The civilian survival rate was even lower at only 25%, but Dan Forester (Chris Platt) was not your average high school teacher having previously served in Army Special Ops so had a basic idea of what he was getting into when he was selected for the draft.

Dan’s wife Emmy (Betty Gilpin) worked as a counselor for those who returned from the future war, many of whom lost limbs as well as being emotionally scared from what they witnessed, and she pleaded with Dan to reach out to his estranged father for help in removing the jump device before he was deployed in 24 hours. Dan’s dad James Foster (J.K. Simmons) went by Slade and was a military tech specialist by trade with his own personal fleet of vehicles and planes as well.

Things did not go well during Dan’s reunion with his father, so he returned home to say goodbye to his wife and 6 year old daughter Muri and report to the training center. They were supposed to be there for a week before the jump, but a significant shift happened in the future and they were jumped in after only 24 hours to help rescue a critical research team. Until arriving, they had no idea how terrifying the alien race was they called Whitespikes that fed on humans and fired bone-like spikes from multiple tentacles.

They landed in future Miami Beach, which was filled with crumbled buildings destroyed by explosions and fires throughout. Due to Dan’s previous military training, he was put in charge of the search and rescue by Romeo Command (Yvonne Strahovski) and directed remotely to avoid the aliens to where the research team was on the 7th floor of the research building. The research team was dead when they were found, so Dan was instructed to retrieve a specific dozen critical vials and return them to base as the aliens converged on their location.

The area was overrun with aliens, and what was left of Dan’s team narrowly escaped the bombing of the area by planes to aid in their exit. They woke up on an island in the Dominican Republic where Dan met Romeo Command face to face, and upon being referred to as Colonel Forester by another soldier realized it was his own daughter Muri 30 years in the future leading the fight. She had developed a toxin to kill the aliens, but the remote research outpost where the jump link also resided was invaded by thousands of aliens trying to save the female specimen she had captured for testing.

Muri was injured and Dan couldn’t save her because his jump band was counting down to the last seconds of his 7 days of service, so he was jumped back in time, though kept the vial of toxin with him. Believing that the aliens had been here all along and that they emerged after climate change melted the polar cap, Dan gathered a team including his dad and several other soldiers that he jumped with to go find the alien ship and destroy it to stop the war from ever happening.

Though some of the storyline is predictable, this thrilling action-packed movie has incredible visual effects, some interesting twists, and constant comedic one liners from the star-studded cast.

Runtime: 2h 18m

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 – Mailbox

To opinions

In the El Jardin courtyard on Main street near California street there was a 100 year old Fiddle leaf fig tree, Ficus Lyrata. Usually these are house plants. This bad boy was at least 40 ft tall and in the sun. Ficus trees are notorious for surface roots and this guy was right up against the building, I’m sure that’s why it’s gone, but gosh a hundred years?

John Gleason


Let me get straight to the point.  I miss living in Ventura
By Beverly Russell

I want to come back.  I have lived all over the world, New York, Chicago, London, Paris,
San Miguel de Allende, Mumbai, Sydney, Australia, Hong Kong.

So why am I telling you this. The bottom line is rents have gone sky high in my favorite community – so I am looking to share a house or rent something small and reasonably priced possibly in a private home. My references are impeccable, Check out my website Beverly Russell.com and other sources Amazon.com, Barnes  Noble.com.

I have been awarded two honorary doctorate degrees in fine arts from Parsons School and Kendall College for writing articles and books about architecture and design and also had the honor of receiving the most notable recognition by Mayor Koch of New York – Beverly Russell Day was designated August 26, 1986. This academic status led me to invitations from several colleges, I am an OLLI teacher at CSU Channel Islands.

Since then, I have written -a variety of 20 books, the latest works are 4 Maisie & Billy stories written during the Covid lockdown of 12 months.

What am I looking to recapture in irresistible Ventura?  Coming from a smogsville illiterate desert, I long to riffle through the books on the shelves at the Ventura Public Library, where the intelligent librarians introduced me to several exemplary fiction authors unknown to me then, Ruth Rendell, Charles Finch to name just a few. The library encouraged fund-raising and I was more than happy to pitch in.

The Ventura Art Museum took up my offer as a volunteer and fund raiser and in a day or so after brief but necessary training I was assigned to the front desk two or three times a week. Was it my British Accent that got me this prestigious job?  Well my gratitude to those who picked up on the value of the Alistair Cooke connection.

The official tourist brochure accurately describes Ventura  as a place of an artistic culture and enduring history, that checks stress and  pretense at the door.  The Rubicon Theater is a pivotal arena for artistic diversity, see www rubicon.com. And there is more…the harbor, fishing, the beach, Channel Islands, the scenic hikes, the Botanical Gardens, the Pier, the annual Music Festival which draws participants from international venues. No exaggeration to say Ventura is a privileged locale.

And thank my lucky stars (I was born a Sagittarius traveler) I am retreating to my true destination San Buenaventura Ventura. where the benevolent wind is at my back.

www.beverlyrussell.com


There is no security in life, only opportunity.
~ Mark Twain

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 – Ojai News & Events

The Humane Society of Ventura County in partnership with RedRover Readers will visit the Ojai Library at 2pm on Friday, July 23, and Friday, August 20, to deliver two special reading events for school-aged children.

RedRover Readers is a social and emotional learning program that uses books about animals to help students practice making responsible decisions and become more aware of themselves and their communities. The program helps children develop the steps necessary for empathy: recognize human and animal emotions, share emotions, and regulate emotions. Each book and teaching guide meets Common Core and social and emotional learning competencies.

In addition to the events themselves, additional copies of each book featured—Buddy Unchained by Daisy Bix and The Forgotten Rabbit by Nancy Furstinger—will be available at the Ojai and Oak View libraries for families to borrow and read ahead of time to become familiar with the stories.

The Humane Society of Ventura County is a compassionate care shelter and non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and adoption of animals in need throughout Ventura County.

These events are free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional Librarian, at (805) 218-9146.

The Ojai Library is located at 111 East Ojai Avenue in Ojai, CA. Hours of service are 10am to 8pm Monday through Thursday and 10am to 5pm Friday and Saturday.

After a year without holding local jazz concerts, Rich Tell Presents! begins again on Saturday, July 24 at 7:30 pm, in the Art Center’s Gallery. This is a move for the concerts from its former time on Sunday evenings. The first group to appear will be Brandon Fields and Friends, composed of two-times Grammy award-winning saxophonist Brandon Fields, four-time Grammy-winning percussionist Munyungo Jackson, and three-time Grammy nominated pianist Otmaro Ruiz.

“We are moving away from strictly jazz musicians,” said Rich Tell, “and lining up a series of LA’s finest musicians coming together under one roof to perform for fans in Ojai. These guys have recorded and toured with the biggest acts over the last forty years. They are seasoned musicians whose music will excite and delight an audience.” For full credits on all of the artists these musicians have recorded and toured with, visit OjaiConcerts.com.

With this new series, Tell has added a wine and beer bar for everyone’s enjoyment each evening. “Saturday night crowds are looking for more fun, and the bar will add to the experience,” said Tell.

Doors open at 7 pm and the concert begins at 7:30 pm, ending two hours later. Tickets are for sale on Event Brite and through OjaiConcerts.com. The price is $35 online and $40 at the door. There is free parking across the street at Café Emporium’s parking lot. If anyone needs more information, call 805-746-0936.

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 – Community Events

Events by Ana Baker

July 18: Come dance and listen to the sounds of the fabulous Larry Cossid Studio C Band at the House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E from 1-4p.m. Members $10, non-members are $15. This is an exciting, fun-filled afternoon of Big Band Sounds and Pop Standard music brought to you by CCJC.

July 24: Bank of Books will have a book signing with Betsy Blanchard Chess from 1-3 p.m.

Located at 748 E. Main St. Call for more info: 643-3154

Daughter of the Land is the story of a free-spirited child of privilege sheltered amongst the lemon and orange groves of the Santa Clara Valley. This tale weaves both family legacy and how the author fits into the story of her pioneering ancestors and draws them into life in a small agricultural town and the Blanchard family.

July 27: Music journalist Mark Brickley will join the Ventura County Library at 6:30pm with a new presentation, “The Beatles: Road To Stardom.” This event will take place virtually via Zoom. This multimedia journey traces the Beatles musical legacy from their 1956 Liverpool Skiffle band roots thru the group’s 1964 televised performances on the Ed Sullivan Show. It also features the Beatles film, A Hard Day’s Night. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

This online event is free and open to the public. The meeting ID and information can be found at https://bit.ly/VCLBeatles. For additional information, contact Dolly Knight, Senior City Librarian, at 805-340-7404, or [email protected].

July 28: The Ventura College Area Community Council will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, at 7p.m. An invitation and link to the meeting will be sent to everyone on the CACC mailing list. Council meetings include speakers, discussion on topics of the neighborhood, community interest, public safety, and economic development. Karen Flock from the Ventura Housing Authority will discuss inclusionary housing issues and housing affordability. In addition, Ramie and Associates will provide an update on the process for developing Ventura’s General Plan, which sets goals for the future. CACC represents citizens in Council District 3, neighborhoods between Dunning/Lemon Grove and Hill Road, north of Hwy. 126. <collegeareacouncil.com/map> Visit the College Area Community Council website @ caccVentura.com to be added to the mailing list and to access a link to the Zoom meeting.

July 31: The Kiwanis Club of Ventura Suburban is proud to announce a unique wine – tasting event on Saturday, at the Ventura Elks Club, 2126 Knoll Drive from 4:30 – 7:30p.m. The event, called “Garagistas & ‘Ghetti” features local home wine makers (Garagistas), a winemaking demonstration, and chances to win Garagista and commercial wines, and a delicious spaghetti dinner. Tickets: $40/person, $75/couple until July 26th. To purchase tickets or for more information: www.garagistasghetti.com; email [email protected]; or call 608-338-8062. Proceeds will go to support Kiwanis Club of Ventura Suburban Youth Projects including scholarships for Scout memberships and activities.

July 31: The monthly plant sale continues at the Dudley House from 8- 2 . Bromeliads, orchids, succulents, garden art and more. Plant vendors welcome, call Charlie at 805 746 4317. The Ventura Downtown Lions Club will be selling a barbecued hot dog lunch for $5 from 11- 2 to benefit their sight and hearing projects.

August 1: Mrs. Caroline Dudley and other docents will lead tours of the 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Group size will be limited. Admission is free. The Ventura Friends of the Library will be holding a giant book sale on the grounds and in the Community Room from 12 t o 3. The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood streets (197 N. Ashwood) in Ventura. For information please call (805) 642 3345 or visit the website at dudleyhouse.org.

August 7: The Sespe Flyfishers of Ventura will again be conducting our “First Saturday” introductory class on Fly Fishing and Casting the Fly Rod. There is no charge and all are welcome. Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice, we want to help you learn and enjoy this great sport. If you do not yet have a fly rod, do not worry, just come and use one of ours.  Please join us at Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9-11 a.m., in East Ventura, off Telephone Rd. For every one’s safety, we ask all those attending please comply with any current recommendations by the Ventura County Health Department. For more information:  Bob Smith (805) 647-3522

www.sespeflyfishers.org

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 – Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings go to VenturaRocks.com

Boatyard Pub
Ventura Harbor
Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam

Caffrodite Community Collective
1987 E. Main Street, Ventura
Fri 7/16: Tom Collins & tom Etchart

Cantara Cellars
126 N. Wood Road, Camarillo
Fri 7/16: Laith Al-Saadi
Sat 7/17: Ray Jaurique & the Uptown Brothers
Sun 7/18: Natalie Wattre
Fri 7/23: Josh Smith
Sat 7/24: Cash Cats

Canyon at Oxnard PACC
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
Sundays: The House Arrest Band (1-4 pm)

The Cave
4435 McGrath Street, Ventura
Music 5:30 – 8:30
Thursdays: Bobby Apostol
Fridays & Saturdays: Warren Takahashi

Channel Islands Harbor
3333 Peninsula Road, Oxnard
Concerts 4-6 pm
Sat 7/17: Psychedelic Summer
Sat 7/24: Brandon Ragan Project

Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Tuesdays: McWorter Berghoff & Jones (7 pm)
Sat & Sun: Ken Devoe (Noon – 6 pm)

Crown & Anchor
2891 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks
Thurs 7/15: Teresa Russell (5 – 8 pm)

Four Brix
2290 Eastman, Ventura
Music 6-8 pm on Fridays, Sat & Sun 1 – 3:30 pm
Fri 7/16: Brix Brothers
Sat 7/17: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer
Sun 7/18: Vanise Terry Band
Sun 7/25: Jacob Marquez & the Good Vibes

Grapes and Hops
454 E Main St, Ventura
Music 8 pm unless other noted
Thursdays: LA Jazz Experience (7 pm)
Fri 7/16: Davey Miller Trio
Sat 7/17: Dive Bar Steve (2 pm); Mojo Monkeys
Sun 7/18: Shawn Jones acoustic (2 pm)
Fri 7/23: The Tossers
Sat 7/24: Nick and the Oldies (2 pm); Duncan and the Dragon Slayers
Sun 7/25: The Swilly’s and Friends (2 pm)

The Greek
Ventura Harbor Village
Thursdays: Kenny Devoe (4-6 pm)

Keynote Lounge
10245 E Telephone Rd, Ventura
Sat 7/17: Red Rhythm
Fri 7/23: Pull the Trigger

Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura
Music 6:30 pm except Sundays at 3 pm
Thurs 7/15: Rob Allen Quartet
Fri 7/16: T.C. King
Sat 7/17: Jacob Marquez
Sun 7/18: Tony D. Ellazzzer
Thurs 7/22: Kyle Smith
Fri 7/23: Brion Shearer & the Unreliable Villians
Sun 7/25: Brother Kimo Moya

Libbey Bowl
210 Signal Street, Ojai
Wednesdays: Ojai Summer Band
Fri 7/16: Grateful Shred
Sat 7/17: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; Dr. T. & the Blues Criminals
Fri 7/23: Blue Oyster Cult

Made West Brewing
1744 Donlon Street, Ventura
Sat 7/17: RJ Bloke (4 pm)
Sun 7/18: Gianna Bella (3 pm)
Thurs 7/22: RJ Mischo (7 pm)

Manhattan Restaurant
5800 Santa Rosa Rd, Camarillo
Fri 7/16: Jackson Jones Trio (6:30 pm)

Margarita Villa
Ventura Harbor Village
Music 8-11; Sundays 5-8
Fri 7/16: Corsican Brothers
Sat 7/17: Crosscut 805
Sun 7/18: Doc Rogers Band
Fri 7/23: Reign
Sat 7/24: Bejammin’
Sun 7/25: John Young & Friends

Namba
47 S. Oak Street, Ventura
Sat 7/17: Francisco Leon

Ojai Underground Exchange
616 Pearl Street, Ojai
Fri 7/16: Women of Americana
Sat 7/17: Kelly’s Lot
Sun 7/18: Perla Batalla
Fri 7/23: Little Days
Sat 7/24: Eva & the Vagabond Tales

Prime Steakhouse
2209 E. Thompson Blvd
Ventura, CA
Music 6-9 pm
Tues: Danny D – “Dinner with Frank”

The Raven Tavern
1651 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
Fri 7/16: Vanise Terry Band
Sat 7/17: The Wild n Free
Fri 7/23: Foo Flannels
Sat 7/24: Simi Rat Pack

Relm
2390 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo
Fri 7/16: Jade Hendrix
Sat 7/17: Blanket of Clouds
Sat 7/24: Lucano Germann

Star Lounge
343 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA
Sat 7/17: CRV

Taqueria Jalisco
4275 Tierra Rejada Rd., Moorpark
Music 5-9 pm
Tuesdays & Fridays: Jim Friery

Tony’s Pizzeria
186 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura
Thurs 7/15: Free Love Project

Vaquero y Mar
435 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Fri 7/16: The Funnels, Johnny Knows No One

Ventura Music Festival
Pacifica High School, Oxnard
Fri 7/23: Aubrey Logan
Sat 7/24: Time for Three
Sun 7/25: Andrea Roberto

Winchesters
632 E. Main Street, Ventura
Music Thurs 5:30; Fri 7 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 7/15: Bobby Hart & Friends
Fri 7/16: CRV
Sun 7/18: Medicine Hat
Thurs 7/22: Saint Pierre
Fri 7/23: Ray Jaurique & the Uptown Brothers
Sun 7/25: The Tosser

1901
740 South B Street
Oxnard, CA
Music 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Fri 7/16: Karen Eden
Sat 7/17: The Swillys
Fri 7/23: Teresa Russell

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner

VenturaRocks.com

It’s easy to forget just how therapeutic live music can be. Music affects us, it affects our moods, and it can even change our outlook from grim to optimistic. If you’re stressed out, say for instance after having endured a world-wide pandemic and you could use some help easing back into being a social being again, then I highly recommend getting yourself out to enjoy live music. The genre is your choice of course, as it’s so subjective.

But you can’t go wrong with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. They’ll be performing on Saturday, July 17 at Libbey Bowl, along with Dr. T. & the Blues Criminals. Tickets start at $28. And speaking of the Bowl, other dates include Grateful Shred on July 16, Blue Oyster Cult on July 23, Little River Band on August 7 and Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, and Peter Beckett of Player on August 22.

Back in the day I use to enjoy the music events at Zoey’s that were billed as “music in the round” meaning a number of artists would share the stage and take turns showcasing their original tunes with the other artists backing them up. So, I can only imagine that will be the same case scenario when the Ojai Underground features “Women of Americana” on Friday, July 16th. The live performance/broadcast live stream will feature the talents of Pi Jacobs, Manda Mosher, Celia Chavez and Arielle Silver. I trust Silver will choose selections from A Thousand Tiny Torches, her most recent release. According to her website, the album is an Americana Highways favorite album of 2020 and has been recognized in the numerous prestigious songwriting contests including International Songwriting Competition (ISC), Great American Song Contest and Music City Song Star. All four of these women are prolific singer/songwriters who will share the back stories on their carefully chosen musical selections. Two more shows at the Ojai Underground this week include Kelly’s Lot on Saturday, July 17, and a special concert with Ojai’s own, Perla Batalla on Sunday, July 18. More information and ticket information can be found at OjaiArtsExchange.com/underground.

Medicine Hat was ready to roll out their most recent release, Fences, when the pandemic hit, so that was put on hold. But now Robert Ramirez and Michelle Votrian have decided to have a “better late than never” record release party on Sunday, July 18, at Winchesters. CDs will be available along with a limited-edition version of their record on translucent orange vinyl.

Tequila & Tacos Music Festival will be held over the weekend of July 24 and 25 at what is being called Surfer’s Point Live, which is better known as the Ventura County Fair parking lot, the same location where Concerts in your Car were held. The Saturday date will feature the rescheduled Vanilla Ice and Tag Team show, along with Adelaide. Sunday they’ll have a tribute to Selena & Latina artists.

Don’t forget the Ventura Music Festival limited edition this year is a 100% vaccinated event. You’ll need to upload “proof” of your vaccination when ordering tickets in order to provide as safe an event as possible for their 2021 program. July 23 is Aubrey Logan, July 24 is Time for Three and July 25 it’s Andrea Roberto. All three concerts will be held at the Pacifica High School’s Performing Arts Center. Go to VenturaMusicFestival.org for ticket information.

Quick Notes: Tuesday Blues Days are packing in the dancers at Copa Cubana in the Ventura Harbor, this month they feature Shawn Jones and other artists; Bobby Hart & Friends play Winchesters on Thursday, July 15; this month’s Dinner & Music show at Caffrodite will be the jazz duo of Tom Collins & Tom Etchart on Friday, July 16; in honor of Buena High’s reunion weekend, the Funnels and Johnny Knows No One will be jamming on Friday, July 16 at Vaquero y Mar; the Jackson Jones Trio plays Manhattan of Camarillo on Friday, July 16; there’s a free concert at Peninsula Park in the Channel Islands Harbor featuring Psychedelic Summer performing the music of the 60s & 70s on Saturday, July 17; Ray Jaurique solo release, Soul Remedy, drops July 17 with a CD release party at Cantara Cellars; and it’s a night of deep Samba Brazilian music at Namba on Saturday, July 17 with Francisco Leon.

Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows you want help publicizing? Please send all information short or long to [email protected], and for updated music listings daily, go to www.VenturaRocks.com.

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 – Forever Homes Wanted

Hi: I’m Pippa, a beautiful 4- year -old Bas-nji X in need of a new home. I was rescued from Animal Services where I was found as a stray.

My finders said I was good with kids (ages unknown) and I have some energy. It’s unknown how I’d do with other dogs or cats.

I was in a foster home for a short while. They said I was a great dog, but I kept jumping the short fence to torment the chickens.

If you have room in your heart and home for me, please fill out an application to meet me. CANINE ADOPTION AND RESCUE LEAGUE C.A.R.L.CARL Adoption Center-call 644-7387 for more information.


Easy going, resilient and affectionate, Josie is always ready to make a new friend. Her favorite activity is socializing, whether it’s meeting someone new or just hanging out a home with you. She loves walks, is crate trained and would love to have a calm and quiet home just like her.

Ventura County Animal Services – Camarillo location – 600 Aviation Drive
Josie A768745

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wed
6/23

2:40pm, received report of a capsized sailing vessel near the Ventura Yacht Club. Officers responded, pulled the skipper from the water and dewatered the vessel. The skipper and vessel were towed to the launch ramp.

Thursday
6/24

8:37am, dispatched to cardiac arrest at VHV I-dock. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to the call. Unfortunately, the patient was deceased for some time and responders were unable to revive the victim, a 70 y/o male.

8:01pm, dispatched to a fall victim at Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded, assisted VFD/AMR with the patient who was transported to hospital

Friday
6/25

11:52am, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove, tower 3. Officers responded with hot water to ease the pain of the poison in puncture wound.

Saturday
6/26

4:25am, contacted by a group of swimmers practicing for a swim from Anacapa Island and utilizing lights/glow sticks to illuminate themselves while swimming.

7:50pm, an elderly male came to the office looking for lost property. The individual was suffering from Alzheimer’s and was eventually escorted to his home in the keys and reunited with his wife.

Sunday
6/27

2:58am, received a report of a crane barge from VIM’s dock project adrift in a finger of VWM phase I. Officers responded with the fireboat and Rescue B17 to the incident. Officers were able to stabilize the barge with assistance from an employee of the construction company. Miraculously, only minor damage was caused by the large crane barge drifting into the marina.

Monday
6/28

12:50pm, received a request to remove a dead sea lion near the Ventura Rivermouth at Surfers Point. Officers advised that the area is out of Harbor Patrols jurisdiction and recommended contacting City of Ventura and a local agency CIMWI (channel islands marina wildlife institute) to assist with removal

Wed
6/30

10:03pm, educating several recreational vehicles parked throughout the harbor on City’s oversized vehicle ordinance and Port District’s no camping ordinance.

Thursday
7/1

6:50pm, received a report of a disabled sailboat colliding with moored vessels in the Derector marina from TowBoat US. Officers responded in RB17 and investigated the boating accident; minor damage was observed and the disabled vessel was towed to the Port Districts longdock until it is towed South in the AM

Friday
7/2

6:45am, received a request to assist Ventura PD with a wanted individual in the area of the launch ramp. Eventually the suspect was arrested without incident.

Saturday
7/3

9:36am, received report of four personal watercraft operating recklessly in the surfline near Faria beach. Officers advised they will attempt to contact the group if they head back to Ventura Harbor. Contact was made at the launch ramp.

11:21am, dispatched to a fall victim on fishing vessel Pacific Dawn. Officers responded and assisted the patient off the vessel and to the AMR paramedics gurney then they transported the patient with a back injury from the fall.

4:45pm, received report of a water rescue near the entrance to the keys, barranca Officers responded in RB19, but were unable to reach the two paddle boarders who were beset by the wind and unable to paddle out of the barranca. The RWC was utilized to tow the pair. They were transported to launch ramp and released.

Sunday
7/4

5:30am, observed Small Craft Advisory issued this afternoon for July 4th holiday

12:23pm, dispatched to an assault at the 4Points Sheraton. Patient refused care.

10:03pm, receiving multiple complaints about fireworks around the harbor. Officers were unable to locate offenders for various reports of illegal fireworks.

 

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 – Police Reports

by Cindy Summers

Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura  Police Department and are not the opinions of  the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned  are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty  in a court of law.

Robbery Arrest

On December 6, 2020, Officers responded to a robbery that had occurred in the parking structure at the Pacific View Mall. In this incident, the two suspects chased the victim, The victim ran to his car and was attempting to get in his vehicle when 19 year old Ventura resident James Cruz began to fight with the victim as the other juvenile suspect acted as a lookout as the crime unfolded. Cruz forcibly removed property from the victim. The two suspects fled on foot after the robbery with the victim’s property.

An additional incident occurred on March 27, 2021, as the victim was in a parking lot in the 2000 Block of Victoria Av. The victim was talking to acquaintances when Cruz drove by, displayed a handgun, and shouted vulgarities at the victim.

Search warrants were served at the suspects’ residences by Ventura Police Detectives.

On June 30, Cruz, who was already in custody, was booked on additional charges of robbery and brandishing a firearm.

The additional juvenile suspect was arrested at his residence and booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall for receiving stolen property stemming from the robbery.

Narcotics Arrest

On June 30, at 9:30 pm, Ventura Police Department patrol officers contacted a subject, 45 year old Ventura resident Jason Quinn in the parking lot of the 76-gas station. Quinn was displaying erratic behavior consistent with being under the influence of a controlled substance.

During the subsequent investigation, officers determined Quinn was under the influence of a controlled substance and recovered a large quantity of Fentanyl and evidence of narcotics sales on Quinn’s person and inside his vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Quinn was arrested for under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of narcotics for sales.

A search of the Ventura County Superior Court shows that Jason Quinn has prior arrests for burglary, commercial burglary, weapons violations, conspiracy, narcotics violations including numerous arrests for narcotics sales.

Felony Assault Investigation and Arrest

On October 20, 2020, the Ventura Police Department began an investigation into an incident where a victim’s vehicle had the brake lines severed while it was parked at the Santa Clara parking structure. The victim drove away from the parking structure and the braking system of the vehicle began to fail. The victim was able to stop her vehicle before a catastrophic failure occurred.

During the investigation, it was determined that a former acquaintance of the victim, 54 year old Simi Valley resident Pedro Galindo, was responsible for severing the brake lines. A search warrant was conducted in January at Galindo’s residence in Simi Valley to seek physical evidence.

On July 1, 2021, enough information was obtained regarding the crime and an arrest warrant was issued. Ventura Police detectives located Galindo at his place of employment in Glendale and he was subsequently arrested for his outstanding warrant.

Galindo was booked into Ventura County Jail on charges of felony assault.

Robbery Arrest

On July 4, at 2:30 am, Ventura Police Patrol officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred in the 1300 Block of Greenock Lane. The suspect confronted the two victims who were sitting in their parked vehicle. The suspect brandished a knife and stole watches from both victims. During the robbery, the suspect showed the victim’s a gang tattoo while also claiming to be a member of a local gang. After the robbery, the suspect fled in a dark colored sedan. The victims called 911 and followed the suspect vehicle.

Patrol officers arrived on scene and conducted a traffic stop on the suspect vehicle around the area of Telephone Rd and Chalmette Ave. A passenger in the vehicle, 32 year old Christopher Hernandez, was identified as the suspect and placed under arrest. Officers located the knife used in the robbery and recovered the stolen watches, which were later returned to the victims.

Hernandez was arrested and booked at Ventura County Jail for Robbery (felony) and Gang Enhancement (felony).

A search of the Ventura County Superior Court website revealed Hernandez has arrests for Domestic Battery and Battery with Serious Bodily Injury.

Stolen Vehicle and Possession of Stolen Firearm Arrest

On July 7, at approximately 12:30 pm, a Ventura Police Traffic Enforcement Officer was patrolling in the area of Chestnut St. and Thompson Blvd. when he observed a stolen Mazda SUV driving in front of him. The officer initiated a traffic stop and contacted the occupants.

During the investigation, it was determined 37 year old Wyoming resident Brandi Price was driving the car, and it was stolen in Los Angeles. Price also possessed Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and booked in Ventura County Jail for driving a stolen vehicle, possession of controlled substances, and paraphernalia.

The passenger, 55 year old Ventura resident Joseph Martinez, also had felony warrants for possession of narcotics and a firearm. He was placed under arrest and searched. During the search officers located a loaded stolen handgun. The gun was stolen in Santa Barbara. Martinez was booked in Ventura County Jail for possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm, and his warrants.

Catalytic Converter Theft with Arrest

On the July 7, at approximately 4:00 pm, Ventura Police Officers were contacted in the parking lot of Lowes, 500 S. Mills road, regarding a theft of a catalytic converter from a vehicle. Investigating officers learned that two male suspects were seen under a pick-up truck using a saw to remove the catalytic converter. After removing the catalytic converter, the two males entered a vehicle and fled the area. The suspects were last seen traveling northbound on Mills Rd.

Responding officers searched the surrounding area and located the suspect vehicle on Telegraph Rd at College Drive. Officers initiated an enforcement stop, and three occupants were detained while officers conducted an investigation. During the investigation, officers located two catalytic converters and tools to remove them inside the suspect vehicle.

Abel Mendoza, 25 year old Bakersfield resident and 34 year old Bakersfield resident Jose Avelardes were arrested for possession of burglary tools, grand theft, vandalism, and conspiracy. In addition to the above charges, 31 year old Bakersfield resident Kristina Lavidas was arrested for outstanding warrants and providing false identification to a police officer.