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Wood stove flu causes hedge fire damaging garage

On Dec.29, at 3:12pm a resident working in his backyard was startled by popping sounds and a large head of smoke coming from his garage. The homeowner had an extinguisher and attempted to put out the blaze, but the fire moved quickly and was not extinguished.

Burned SkylightVentura City Fire Firefighters responded to the home in the 2000 block of Channel Dr. in midtown and discovered a large Bougainvillea hedge had ignited on the roof of the structure and was burning into the roof structure. Firefighters arrived in four minutes, laddered the building, and extinguished the fire. Firefighters also searched other parts of the dwelling and the adjacent house to ensure the fire was just contained to the unattached garage. The fire burned through two skylights and ignited part of the roofing material, but the interior of the garage was checked with a thermal imaging camera, and it was evident the fire was solely contained to the roof.

Ventura Police provided for traffic control. The fire investigation revealed the flu from a cast iron stove that was being used to heat the garage, put out enough heat and sparks to catch the adjacent hedge on fire. Ventura Firefighters cleared debris and temporarily sealed the roof assembly until the homeowner could replace the skylights.

Car loses control and crashes into light pole

On Dec.19, at 12:54pm  a four door sedan was traveling West bound on Aurora, when for unknown reasons, it lost control and went head on into a light pole. The light pole fractured and came to rest on top of the vehicle.

The occupant, in his 70’s, experienced mild chest pain from the accident, and was in minimal distress. As firefighters approached the vehicle, they used an electric volt meter and determined that the pole was still energized with electricity and had the occupants stay in the vehicle while they performed an assessment.

Southern California Edison was summoned. Ventura Police performed traffic mitigation, isolation of the area, and performed a traffic investigation.

Edison workers terminated the electrical hazard and the patient was removed from the vehicle and further assessed. The patient was not transported to the hospital.

 All incidents involving energized powerlines should be approached with the utmost caution. If energized powerlines are on top of a vehicle, ensure all occupants stay in the car until the power can be controlled or carefully removed by fire personnel. 

Christmas Eve wildfire on North West slope of Arroyo Verde Park

Just before 7pm on Christmas night, a wind driven wildfire started on the North West slope of Arroyo Verde Park near the middle of the recreational area. The fire was on a hill, approximately 100ft X 100ft in size and was in deep chaparral and trees spreading at a moderate speed. The Ventura Fire Department was currently on or responding to multiple emergencies in the city prior to the fire and one engine was available in the city to respond. A Ventura City engine, en route to another emergency, diverted to Arroyo Verde Park and arrived within two minutes of the initial alarm, established a water supply, and initiated a direct attack. Fire crews from the Ventura County Fire Department responded into the city from Camarillo, Rincon, and Oxnard to provide automatic aid. Crews worked in two divisions, surrounded the fire, used power tools to cut trees and place a control line around the fire. A fire hydrant, in close proximity, provided ample water—which significantly aided efforts to stop and control the blaze.

Ventura Police secured the park and provided traffic control, providing clear entry for fire equipment. The fire was knocked down within 35 minutes and fully extinguished in 90 minutes. The fire was contained to less than a quarter acre in. The fire was started by human activity, no evidence at the scene indicated whether the fire was set intentionally. The incident is currently under review by a Ventura Fire arson investigator. If anyone has any information in regard to suspicious activity in Arroyo Verde Park, please contact the Ventura Police Department.

Bail for “suspected” killer Brandon Ellis set at $5 million

Brandon Ellis captured in Rosarito, Mexico. police shooting

Brandon Ellis captured in Rosarito, Mexico.

The bail for “suspected” killer Brandon Ellis has been set at $5 million. Ellis has been charged with murder and the attempted murder of Alexa Payne (20) who had had a previous relationship with him. She is expected to survive the shooting. He is also charged with being a felon in possession of  a firearm which is rather insignificant at this point.

Vol. 9, No. 6 – December 23, 2015 – January 5, 2016 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com

Amigos Cafe & Cantina
546 E. Main St.
805-874-2232
Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic
Thursdays: 8 pm The Gypsy Blues Band
Wed 12/23: The Deal
Fri 12/25: 4 pm St Pierre Christmas show
Sat 12/26: The Frank and Doug show
Sun 12/27: 5 pm Jade Hendrix; 9 pm Karaoke
Mon 12/28  6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam
Wed 12/30: 6 pm Micheal Baggs; 8 pm Mark Masson
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with Dive Bar Messiahs
Sat 1/2: Barrelhouse Wailers
Sun 1/3: 6 pm The Tossers; 9 pm Karaoke
Mon 1/4: 6 pm Danielle Stacy; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam

Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S. California St.
805-643-4404
Wednesdays: Tommy Marsh hosts the Session
Wed 12/23 special guests Alastair Greene, Ed Berghoff & Phil Gates
Fri 1/1: The Velveteen Band, Sin Chonies
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with Fido, DJ Philocybin

Café Fiore
66 S. California Street
Wed 12/23: Big Adventure
Sat 12/26: Little Alice
Tues 12/29: Kristen Lee
Wed 12/30: Donna Greene
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with Big Adventure

Dargan’s
593 E. Main Street
Sun 1/3: 4 pm The Sunday Drivers

Discovery
1888 Thompson Blvd
Wed 12/23: DJ Nick Dean
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party – Spencer Fischer, DJ Lunatic
Sat 1/2/: Ozomatli    

El Rey Cantina
294 E. Main Street
Fridays: 4 pm Xoco Moraza and Friends; 9:30 DJ/Karaoke by DJ Gold Dust
Saturdays: DJ Erock

The Garage
 1091 Scandia Avenue
Fri 1/1: Luicidal, Public Nuisance, All-a-Blur

Golden China
760 S. Seaward
(805) 652-0688
Karaoke seven nights a week
Swing night Thursdays 6:30 pm
Friday and Saturday: 7 pm Polynesian Revue

Grapes and Hops
454 E. Main Street
Sat 12/26: 9 pm Otis Hayes
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with Shawn Jones and Friends

The Greek Restaurant
Ventura Harbor
Sat & Sun 7:30 pm
Belly Dancing, Greek music and show; DJ dancing

Hong Kong Inn
435 E. Thompson Blvd
Tuesdays open mic
Thurs and Fridays: 5pm Kenny Devoe
Sun 1/3: Ashford Gordon & Friends

Keynote Lounge
10245 Telephone Road
Tuesday and Wednesday: Karaoke
Thursday: Open Mic
Sunday: Karaoke
Sat 12/26: Open mic
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with Action Down

Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street
(805) 653-0721
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with War, Tierra

Paddy’s
2 W. Main Street
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Fri & Sat: DJs

Paradise Pantry
222 E. Main Street
7 pm Elkke

Pierpont Inn
550 San Jon Road
Fridays and Saturdays: 6 pm Mark Anthony on piano

Poinsettia Pavillion
3451 Foothill Road
(805) 648-1143
Mon 12/28:  Monday Night Dance Club with Wyatt Haupt Band
Mon 1/4:  Monday Night Dance Club with Dick Parent Band

Prime
2209 E. Thompson Blvd
Tuesdays: Danny D
Fridays: Encore
Saturdays: Beach City Sound Club

Red Cove
1809 E. Main Street
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with 3 in the Morning, The Free, Natural Human Beings

Rookees Sports Bar & Grill
419 E. Main Street
(805) 648-6862
Friday and Saturdays
10 pm Rotating DJs
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with DJ Logic

Saloon BBQ
456 E. Main Street
Sat 12/26: 9 pm Big Adventure
Sun 12/27: 4 pm Ted Waterhouse

Sandbox Coffeehouse
204 E. Thompson Blvd
805-641-1025
Thursdays Open Mic
Sat 12/26: noon Alex Forester
Sun 12/27: noon Peter O’Keefe
Sat 1/2: noon Rhythm 805, Xavier Canchola

Sans Souci
21 S. Chestsnut
Sundays:  DJ Darko
Mondays: Karoake
Tuesdays: Twisted Tuesday
Wednesdays: Open mic with Sin Chonies
Sat 12/26: Narthex, Structure, We are the Underclass, All-a-Blur
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with DJ Spinobi
Fri 1/1: 2-6 pm The Lower Echelon, The Rouse

Squashed Grapes
2351 E. Main St.
805-643-7300
Live jazz music 7-10 pm
Wed 12/23: Tilford Jackson’s “Carols and Wine”
Sat 12/26: Danny Janklow band featuring tap dancer, Sarah Reich of Postmodern Jukebox

Star Lounge
343 E. Main Street
(805) 6438-4709
Sat: 12/26: Whiskey Stone
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with Cross Cut
Fri 1/1: Karaoke

Surf Brewery
4561 Market Street
Sat 12/26: Braids & Dreads (Dan Grimm and Friends)

The Tavern
211 E. Santa Clara Street
Sunday open mics
Karaoke Tuesdays
Metal Music Wednesdays
DJs every Thursday college night
Thurs 12/31: NYE Masquerade Ball with DJs

Ventura Beach Club
281 W. Main Street
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with Shaky Feelin’, The Christopher Hawley Rolers, Koyote, 9 Lives, more…

W20 at the Watermark
598 E. Main Street
Fri & Sat 9 – Mid; Sun 3 – 6 pm
Sat 12/26: The Bomb
Sun 12/27: The Legalizers
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with DJ EROK and DJ Ciera
Sat 1/2: Ben Bostick

The Wine Rack
14 S. California Street
Music runs 7-11 pm, Sundays at 3 pm
Mondays: Mike Cregan
Tuesdays: Frank Barajas and Doug Johnson
Wed 12/23: Carson Boyd
Thurs 12/24: Jon Gindick and Friends
Sat 12/26: Road Brothers
Thurs 12/31: NYE Party with Ventura Jazz Collective
Fri 1/1: Hans Ottsen
Sat 1/2: Ventura Jazz Collective

The 805 Bar
Ventura Harbor
Tuesdays: 7 pm RJ Mischo & the Down Home Trio

Christmas Day Music Show

The Christmas Day Music Show will be on Friday December 25 at 4pm.  featuring host Saint Pierre with original arrangements of holiday songs you love. Holiday art exhibit, name that tune game, door prizes, the Garrett Hull Christmas Trio, plus other featured guest singers. Proceeds benefit kid artist student scholarships. At Amigos 546 E. Main Street . $20 per person includes a gourmet soup bar, tortilla bar, 1 drink, and show. Family gift certificates available. 479-4000 www.ConcertArtShows.org.

This is  a non-profit 501 (c) 3 for public benefit and education. Who are dedicated to help provide opportunities to nurture youth to achieve their artistic dreams and goals. They seek out young gifted kids with the desire and potential talent in music and art who are financially unable to provide the means to nurture their goals.

 

Ventura Botanical Gardens to celebrate “Sow In The New Year”

Join the Ventura Botanical Gardens for our annual Sow in the New Year on Saturday, January 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Celebrate and help brighten the gardens by sowing California native wildflower seeds.

Sow in the New Year is a family-friendly opportunity to get outdoors, enjoy spectacular ocean views and breathe in the crisp winter air while scattering the hillsides with wildflower seeds. The seeds promise an arresting display of blossoms in the spring. Participants will have the chance to learn about California native plants, sustainability, water conservation, erosion control and the future of the Ventura Botanical Gardens.

Tracy Long, president of Ventura Botanical Gardens, commented, “Sow in the New Year is all about celebrating new beginnings. It is a fun opportunity for our community to create new plant life that will be enjoyed for generations to come. We welcome everyone to join us in this step toward developing the Gardens into a premier landmark.”

Admission to Sow in the New Year is free and open to all ages. Parking is available at the Summit Plateau (formerly the BBQ Area) off of Brakey Drive. Guests may also park in the upper parking lot above City Hall and hike the trail to the Summit Plateau. Gardener’s gloves, a water bottle, comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

For more information, visit www.VenturaBotanicalGardens.com.