Hi: I’m Cindy. I am a Ventura Police Department K-9 officer. I love to catch bad guys and bite them if my handler will let me. Sometimes (when I’m off duty) I ride in the back of a firetruck. And sometimes I go to Cemetery Park and arrest people for letting their dogs run loose there. I also play percussion in the VPD marching band.
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Vol. 9, No. 13 – March 30 – April 12, 2016 – Forever Homes Wanted
Mango is an affectionate boy who is very gentle and loves people and other cats. He was especially fond of a young girl who visited him in the Kitty Cottage recently. Give him a few head scratches and you’ll make a friend for life! Ventura County Animal Services – Camarillo location – 600 Aviation Drive
Hi: I’m Tommy a very sweet 11 year old Havanese mix who was rescued from Animal Services where I was found as a stray. I’m new to C.A.R.L.’s program and I’m thankful to be given a second chance at finding my forever home. Please stop by and meet me, I may be the addition to your family you’ve been looking for.
Vol. 9, No. 13 – March 30 – April 12, 2016 – Cartoons
The Phantom
Mandrake the Magician
Krazy Kat
Buzz Sawyer
Bringing Up Father
Barney Google and Snuffy Smith
Vol. 9, No. 13 – March 30 – April 12, 2016 – Professor Scamp
In keeping with Ventura’s 150th Anniversary I decided to show you some older dog photos. I don’t think (in dog years) that there have been any 150-year old dogs but a 20-year old dog is getting close and some smaller dogs live that long.
• An off-leash dog park in the Westside would be wonderful. The Westside Action Committee Ventura Westside Dog Park (some title) thinks that the Harry A Lyon Community Park would be a great location. Please contact them at [email protected] to get involved and show your support.
• Because I support all animals (even cats)I want you to know that In conjunction with national “Help a Horse Day,” Ojai Mayor Paul Blatz has issued a proclamation announcing commendation for the lifesaving work California Coastal Horse Rescue (CCHR) provides to area equines (I guess those are horses).
CCHR in Ojai will celebrate “Help a Horse Day” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 24 with an open house and family fun day at the ranch. The community is invited to this free event, which features vendors, food, games, a silent auction (including theme park tickets), pony cart rides for children, other animal rescues and, of course, the stars of the day – the CCHR horses.
CCHR’s open house is being held as part of ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) “Help a Horse Day,” a nationwide challenge for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about abused and neglected horses.
California Coastal Horse Rescue “Help a Horse Day”, 11 a.m. to noon, 600 W. Lomita Ave.
Call 649-1090 if you need more information. www.calcoastalhorsrescue.com
Vol. 9, No. 13 – March 30 – April 12, 2016 – Opinion/Editorial
• I hope that you enjoy our special coverage of Ventura’s 150th Anniversary in this issue. There will be several events coming up to celebrate the anniversary (mentioned in this issue) so be sure to attend them.
• A little information about Ventura that you will probably find very interesting (or not):
Coordinates: 34°16′30″N 119°13′40″W
Incorporated: April 2, 1866
Government:
Mayor: Erik Nasarenko
City Manager: Mark Watkins
CA Senate: Hannah-Beth Jackson (D)
CA Assembly: Das Williams (D)
U.S. Congress: CA-24: Lois Capps (D)
CA-26: Julia Brownley (D)
Area:
Total: 32.095 sq mi
Land: 21.655 sq mi
Water: 10.440 sq mi 32.53%
Elevation: 36 ft
Population:
Total: 108,961 (more or less)
Rank: 4th in Ventura County
58th in California
• The Cabrillo Music Theatre in Thousand Oaks will suspend productions at the end of the 2015-16 season in July which meant cancelling their next season. Cabrillo has been the professional musical theater company and only resident company at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza for 22 years. Officials cited escalating theater costs, declining ticket sales and reduction in grant income as reasons for the decision. I hate to see this happen, as they present wonderful productions.
• At a recent City Council meeting, the council was asked to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract agreement with the bidder, NR Development, Inc., of Duarte, California, for the construction of the Ventura Bus Transfer Center Shelters Project for the amount of $295,500.
The design is meant to finally provide shelter from the rain that the existing “shelter” never provided. In their discussions, council members expressed such displeasure with the cost and design that a vote wasn’t even taken to reject the project.
I certainly agree, as the proposed design is mostly glass and would take constant cleaning and upkeep, plus it would be highly subject to breakage and graffiti (carving). Plus, a good view of bird droppings would be provided.
It was approved by our Design Review Committee and Public Art Commission because they felt that it wouldn’t distract from the original design of the shelter. I think it would be wonderful if it did distract from the original structure and design.
• The on-again, off-again homeless service program at Harbor Community Church might be on-again.
Recently, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has revived the church’s request for a preliminary injunction against Ventura which had previously shut down the program.
The Church sought the injunction in hopes that it can reopen Operation Embrace until its religious freedom lawsuit against the City is concluded.
The church has been represented by Stanford Law Professor James Sonne of the university’s Religious Liberty Clinic.
Neighbors of the church have been very opposed to this use located in a residential neighborhood siting drug use and the fact that the church is located right next to a school and park. The City Council agreed.
I don’t see this as a religious freedom situation at all, but rather a zoning consideration. Does a homeless shelter belong in a residential neighborhood?
• A survey conducted by an independent research firm – commissioned by the city – to poll Venturan’s on whether they would vote for a sales tax increase in November showed that a majority of citizens would vote yes.
Many opposed to the increase just don’t think the money would be used for what was promised and would end up in the general fund.
That would certainly be my concern as well, as this often happens to revenue earmarked for specific causes.
The best example is what has happened to the millions of dollars spent on the State’s lottery that was meant for our schools. Plus, every building permit issued has school funds added to it and yet all we hear is that our schools are underfunded – where does all of this money go?
• I’ve always wondered if the people who think that Israel should give back land that they have won in wars also think that the United States should give most of California, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico back to Mexico (that we won or kind of bought).
Ventura Unified School District all-district art show April 1-3
The Ventura Unified School District is having an all-district art show that will include student work from elementary, middle and high schools.
One of the featured artists is Chloe Yahner who created the image on the art show poster. A senior at Foothill Technology High School she stated “I have been painting since I was five. Excited by the feeling of completion, a creative fire burns inside of me.”
In addition to Chloe’s wonderful art work there will be a “musician series“ created by VUSD’s 5th grade elementary students. These art pieces were created to honor the band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy who have generously given their time and talent to supporting Ventura Unified School District’s Music and Arts programs.
Opening night is Friday, April 1st from 5:00-7:30 at the Museum of Ventura there will be food trucks and music on site. Admission is free.
The art show continues Saturday, April 2nd, and Sunday, April 3rd.
Saturday, April 2nd, 11:00 am- 3:00pm. $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for Seniors, $1.00 for children.
Sunday, April 3rd, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm FREE ADMISSION.
French artist and Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne at Ventura Breeze Basement Gallery
Paul Cézanne is a French artist and Post-Impressionist painter whose work has laid the foundations of the transition from the 20th-century conception of artistic endeavor to a new and radically different world of art in the 21th -century. Cézanne’s often repetitive, exploratory brushstrokes are highly characteristic and clearly recognizable. He used planes of color and small brushstrokes that build up to form complex fields. His work will be at the Ventura Breeze Basement Gallery from April 1, 2016 until April 1, 2078.
Cezanne will attend an opening reception for the show from 5-7 p.m. and will be signing his work at the Gallery. Lobster and beer will be served.
“El Nino at Ventura Pier” takes first place in Santa Paula Art Show
Ventura artist Tony Jankowski captured the wonderful waves and pier in his piece called “El Nino at Ventura Pier” which took first place in the annual Santa Paula Art Show. His mother exposed him to European Masters and encouraged him to draw and paint at an early age. At age 5, he painted his first watercolor and took up traditional oil painting at the age of 13. His paintings have been shown at galleries throughout United States, Central and South America, where he has won numerous awards.
Focus on the Masters Learning To See Outreach Art Showcase
March 30 – April 17- Public Reception
Saturday, April 16 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Ventura Harbor Village Gallery
The public is invited to join Focus on the Masters (FOTM) and Buenaventura Art Association for a celebration of youthful expression featuring artwork created with Learning To See Outreach. For more information about Learning To See, contact [email protected] or 653.2501.
Public Health Investigating Cases of Cardiomyopathy in Ventura County
Ventura County Public Health (VCPH) has been investigating 12 patients with cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart begins to work with decreased efficiency, and is marked by fatigue and shortness of breath. The patients who have recently been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in the county range in age from 19 to 78 years of age. Two people have died ‒ one in March, and another in mid-December. Public Health included the death that occurred in mid-December on review of that patient’s medical records earlier this week.
Lab tests so far have not identified a cause of the cardiomyopathy. Public Health is working closely with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to identify the cause of this disease.
There is absolutely no evidence linking this outbreak to either H1N1 or the Zika virus.
“We believe that whatever is causing this illness is not highly contagious because none of the contacts of any of these patients have developed serious illness,” said Dr. Levin. The Health Department is following all contacts of these cases and there has not been any hospital employee that cared for one of these patients, nor family member nor friend who has developed a serious illness.
If a member of the public experiences fatigue and shortness of breath, they are encouraged to see their primary care physician for evaluation.