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Vol. 16, No. 23 – Aug 9 – Aug 22, 2023 – Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com

Angry Ferret Brewery
11990 Hertz St., Moorpark
Fri 8/18: Whole Hog

Aqua Beachfront Bar (Crowne Plaza)
450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura
Sat 8/12: Bombafiya
Sat 8/19: Jacob Marquez and the Good Vibes

Bellringer Brewing Company
472 E. Main St., Ventura
Fri 8/11: Katie Leigh

Boatyard Pub
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Music 6-9; except Sundays 4-7
Mondays: Jason Ho
Wednesdays: Frank Barajas
Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam
Fri 8/11: Finhead Dave
Sat 8/12: Guy and Dave
Sun 8/13: Ken Devoe
Tues 8/15: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples
Fri 8/18: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer
Sat 8/19: Déjà vu Three
Sun 8/20: Epitome of Dreams
Tues 8/22: Noah Thoresen

Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S. California St., Ventura
Sat 8/12: Dielectric, Casual Business, Birdbrain

Cantara Cellars
126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo
Fri 8/11: The Jukes
Sat 8/12: Decadent Decades
Fri 8/18: Ignition
Sat 8/19: Bad Habit

The Cave
4435 McGrath St., Ventura
Wed & Thurs: Bobby Apostol
Fri & Sat: Warren Takahashi
Tues 8/15: Benjamin Hillel

Copper Blues
591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard
Fri 8/11: On Tap
Sun 8/13: Red Rhythm
Fri 8/18: The Mixxers Band
Sat 8/19: Corazon de Mana
Sun 8/20: Class X

Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Mondays: Glenn Bennett
Tuesdays: Blues Tuesdays
Sun 8/13: Heart and Soul
Sun 8/20: The House Arrest Band

Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai
Thurs 8/10: Beau Red and the Tailor Maide
Thurs 8/17: Brett Dennen
Sun 8/20: Angel Black-Orchid

Enegren Brewing Co.
444 Zachary St., Moorpark, CA
Thursdays: Glenn Bennett

Four Brix
2290 Eastman Ave., Ventura
(Fridays 6-8:30; Sundays 1-3:30)
Fri 8/11: Heathers on Fire
Sun 8/13: Epitome of Dreams
Sun 8/20: Clear Sky Trio

Garage
1091 Scandia Ave., Ventura
Sat 8/12: VIP

The Grape
2733 E. Main St., Ventura
Tues: The Gratitude Jazz Jam
Wed 8/9: Charles Ruggiero Quartet
Thurs 8/10: Will Kjeer Trio
Fri 8/11: Dennis Mitcheltree
Sat 8/12: West Coast Blues Allstars (2 pm); Groove Legacy (8 pm)
Wed 8/16: The Jacob Wendt Quintet
Thurs 8/17: Will Brahm Trio
Fri 8/18: D.on Darox & the Melody Joy Bakers
Sat 8/19: Jen Staves & the Bluzfish (2 pm); Dirk K All Star Band (8 pm)

The Hangar Bar and Grill
824 E. Santa Maria St., Santa Paula
Sun 8/20: the Petty Lovers Band

Harbor Cove Café
1867 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Saturdays 10 am: The Cool Hand Ukes
Fri 8/11: What the Funk
Sat 8/12: Jill Martini & the Shrunken Heads
Fri 8/18: Jason Ho

Harbor View Park: Concerts by the Sea
3850 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard (4-6 pm)
Sat 8/12: Soul Machine
Sat 8/19: Los Cool Arrows

Heritage Square Summer Concert Series
715 S. A St., Oxnard
Fri 8/11: The Renegades Band
Fri 8/18: Caliente Band 805

High Street Arts Center
45 E. High St., Moorpark
Fri 8/11: Journey USA
Sat 8/12: Raymond Michael Elvis Tribute
Sun 8/13: LA Sound Machine
Fri 8/18: So Petty
Sat 8/19: Raymond Michael tribute to Engelbert Humperdink & Tom Jones

Keynote Lounge
10245 Telephone Rd., Ventura
Thursdays: Open Mic
Fri 8/11: Heart & Soul
Sat 8/12: Vinyl Gypsies
Fri 8/18: Pull the Trigger
Sat 8/19: Breaking Bored

Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Thurs 8/10: Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Night
Fri 8/11: Singular Nature
Sat 8/12: Dan Greer (2 pm); Aaron Wolf (6 pm)
Sun 8/13: Man Like Devin Band
Tues 8/15: Spring Loaded Band
Fri 8/18: Keyth G and the Universouls
Sat 8/19: VIP
Sun 8/20: Kimo Moya

Libbey Bowl
210 S. Signal St., Ojai
Wed 8/9: Ojai Summer Band Concert
Sat 8/12: Ojai Pops Orchestra w/ Sophie Holt
Fri 8/18: Queen Nation
Sun 8/20: Judy Collins & Sophie B. Hawkins

Lucas Sellers Wine
330 Zachary St., Moorpark
Sat 8/12: Frank Barajas
Sat 8/19: Bill Rotella

Madewest
1744 Donlon St., Ventura
Sat 8/12: Doc Strange

Manhattan
5800 Santa Rosa Rd., Camarillo
Wed 8/9: Robert Van
Fri 8/11: Tour Support
Sat 8/12: Jeanne Tatum
Fri 8/18: Mark and Jim duo
Sat 8/19: Tour Support

Margarita Villa
1567 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Fri & Sat 7-10; Sundays 5-8 pm
Fri 8/11: Colette Lovejoy Band
Sat 8/12: We are the 80s
Sun 8/13: Corsican Brothers
Tues 8/15: Bobby Campbell
Fri 8/18: Sounds like Fun
Sat 8/19: Cinnamon Whiskey
Sun 8/20: Smokey & Friends

Mrs. Olson’s
2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Fri 8/11: Boilerman, Carnal Deity, Black Knife, Ritual Moon, Chain Wolf

Music Under the Stars
Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olvias Park Dr., Ventura
Sat 8/12: Kings of 88
Sat 8/19: Soul Infusion

Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theater
575 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme
Sat 8/12: Baila la Cumbia

Ojai Valley Brewing
307 Bryant St., Ojai
Fri 8/11: Jacob and the Good Vibes
Sat 8/12: The Lindsey Brothers
Sun 8/13: The Deltaz
Fri 8/18: Shay Moulder
Sat 8/19: San Antonio Creek Band

Onyx Bistro
2390 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
Fri 8/11: Smokey & Friends
Sat 8/12: Ray Jaurique
Fri 8/18: Natalie Wattre
Sun 8/19: Jake Needham

Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard
Sat 8/19: Wild Child

Peirano’s
204 E. Main St., Ventura
Fridays: Bobby Campbell
Saturdays: Frank Barajas
Thurs 8/10: Mack and D
Sun 8/13: Vinny Berry
Thurs 8/17: Toni Jannotta Trio

The Raven Tavern
1651 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
Fri & Sat 8 pm; Sunday 2 pm
Fri 8/11: Jayden Secor Band
Sat 8/12: Holgers Heroes
Sun 8/13: Katie Shorey
Fri 8/18: Jayden Secor Band
Sat 8/19: Vinyl Gypsies
Sun 8/20: Doc Rogers Band

The Rubicon Theatre
1006 E. Main St., Ventura
Sat 8/19: Kids for Kids Benefit Concert

Sam’s Place
308 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Fri 8/11: Toni Jannotta Jazz Trio

San Souci
21 S. Chestnut St., Ventura
Fri 8/18: Stellar Ruins, NoSilence

Santa Paula Theater Center
125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula
Sat 8/19: Phil Salazar and the Kin Folk
Sun 8/20: Phil Salazar and the Kin Folk

The Shores
1031 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Fri 8/11: Joe Delia, Nuestro
Sat 8/12: Tommy Foytek Band
Sun 8/13: Brandon Ragan Project
Fri 8/18: Jake McClelland
Sat 8/19: Sin Chonies
Sun 8/20: Robert Heft Band

The Six
419 W. Main St., Ventura
Mon 7/31: Stuuuu’s Open Mic
Sat 8/12: SkaDaddyz

Strey Cellars
951 N. Rice Ave., Oxnard
Sun 8/13: NDR CVR SPR GRP
Sat 8/19: Bar Fly
Sun 8/20: Pull the Trigger

Taqueria Jalisco
4275 Tierra Rejada Rd., Moorpark
Tuesdays & Fridays: Jim Friery

Tony’s Pizzeria
186 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Wed 8/9: Los Amigos
Thurs 8/10: Keith G, Ska Daddyz
Fri 8/11: The Trivle Omdobble
Sun 8/13: Caliente 805
Wed 8/16: Whiskey Business
Thurs 8/17: Bombafiya
Fri 8/18: Johnny Knows No One
Sat 8/19: Dork
Sun 8/20: Heathers on Fire

Vaquero y Mar
435 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Sundays: Mariachi
Tuesdays: The Sea Hunter
Wednesdays: Tribal Me
Fridays: Conjunto Zacamandu
Sat 8/12: Heart of Blues

Ventura County Fair
10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura
Grandstand Stage
Wed 8/9: Tesla

Ventura Music Hall
1888 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Fri 8/11: Makena Tate w/ Bedweater
Sat 8/19: Yung Pinch
Sun 8/20: M. Ward

Winchesters
632 E. Main St., Ventura
Music Thurs 5:30; Fri 7 pm; Sat 3 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 8/10: Brandon Ragan
Fri 8/11: Doc Rogers Trio
Sat 8/12: The James Broz Band
Sun 8/13: Pull the Trigger
Tues 8/15: Open mic with Jenna Rose
Fri 8/18: Déjà vu Three
Sat 8/19: Mark Masson
Sun 8/20: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples

The Bookmark About Libraries and Friends

by Mary Olson

Summer Reading Program End of Summer Party

You completed the Summer Reading Challenge, so visit the library for an end of summer celebration with Kona Ice! Free for kids and teens! Tuesday, August 15th at E.P. Foster Library, 4:00 pm
Foster Library’s Young Readers Book Club
For children ages 9-12 (4th or 5th grade reading level). E.P. Foster Library, Saturday, Aug. 26, 1:00 to 2:00 pm Discuss The Human Kaboom by Adam Rubin & create a character sheet (DND style)

Filmmakers Robin Rosenthal and Bill Yahraus will visit the Albert H. Soliz Library (2820 Jourdan Street in Oxnard) at 7:30 pm on Saturday, August 12, for a screening of their film Mariposas del Campo. The film will be shown outdoors in the library’s parking lot; limited seating available and attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating if they wish. Mariposas del Campo shares the stories of indigenous Mixtec, Zapotec, and Purépecha teenagers from Mexico striving to change their families’ destinies in the strawberry fields of Oxnard. This screening is being put on as part of Ventura County’s celebration of its 150th Anniversary. This event is free and open to the public.

Trio Manise will visit the Ojai Library at 2 pm on Sunday, August 20, for a special afternoon of music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Villa-Lobos, Malcolm Arnold, and Benjamin Britten. The members of Trio Manise are David Singer (clarinet), Ann Erwin (flute), and Fred Beerstein (oboe).

David Singer’s reputation as one of the most highly-respected clarinetists in the U.S. has been established through performances and recordings as principal clarinetist of the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, two separate performances at the White House and in chamber music performances with some of the greatest musicians of our time, including Yo-Yo Ma, Yehudi Menuhin, and Rudolf Serkin.

Ann Erwin has performed with the San Diego Symphony and Opera Orchestras, Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, New Hampshire Music Festival and Santa Barbara Chamber Music Festival. She is currently principal flute of San Diego’s Classics Philharmonic and a member of the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra.

Fredric Beerstein, oboe instructor at California Lutheran University, is a member of the New West Symphony, as well as the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic and the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra. He has also performed with the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra on tour and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra.

The performance will take place in the main library space, and is sponsored by the Ojai Valley Library Friends & Foundation. This event is free and open to the public.

For additional information on these special events, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional Librarian, at (805) 218-9146 or [email protected]

Ventura Friends of the Library invite you to visit our Bookstore in E.P. Foster Library Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 pm
We have rows and rows of fiction, from $.25 paperbacks to current bestsellers and a comprehensive children’s section. We have a variety of nonfiction from history, memoirs, current events to true crime. We have DVDs and CDs to entertain you. Come and browse!

We also invite you to browse anytime at our Online Bookstore for local sales.

https://venturafol-107753.square.site/s/shop Volunteers have been busy adding lots of exciting new inventory, so come take a look. In August, Notable Books for Youth are 10% off! Just order and pick up at the bookstore in E.P. Foster in as few as two days.

Vol. 16, No. 23 – Aug 9 – Aug 22, 2023 – Community Events

by Ana Baker

Do you want a Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. All levels of play, and we will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or [email protected]. All Welcome.

The Ventura County Philatelic Society’s meetings are held every first and third Monday of the month at the Church of the Foothills. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. Website with more information can be found at https://venturacountyphilatelicsoc.org.

Monthly Beach Cleanup First Saturday of every month. Meet your neighbors and help keep our beach looking fresh. Hosted by Pierpont Beach Community Council in partnership with Surfrider. Meet up at the end of Seward near the beach. (1140 S Seward St) 8:30-10:30 a.m. Arrive any time during the timeframe. Fun for the whole family. Supplies provided BYO water.

The loss of a loved one can be a difficult time. Bereavement counseling can offer the support you need to help you through your grief. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program offers individual (one-on-one) counseling for up to 1 year with trained bereavement counselors/therapists and group counseling. All support groups are free for the community. For more information, contact 805-389-6870 or online at lmvna.org/grief.

Aug 15: The Ventura Senior Men’s Group continues to meet for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion. Men of all descriptions are always welcome to sample our shenanigans.

11:30 a.m. socialize, buffet lunch, general meeting, guest speaker, a joker, raffle drawing, and dismissal. The speaker will be attorney Crista Hermance. She has experience in estate planning, personal injury, and bankruptcy cases, but now her practice is confined solely to estate planning. Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820

Aug. 17: The East Ventura Community Council (EVCC) will meet virtually at 7 p.m. Visit the EVCC website at https://eastventura.org/ for the Zoom meeting link. The agenda includes the East Ventura police report from Commander Brown and a presentation from the Outreach Director of the Ventura Land Trust, Ms. Leslie Velez.

The mission of the Ventura Land Trust (VLT) is to acquire, manage and protect open space lands for public access. Leslie Velez, Outreach Director, will update us on upper Harmon Canyon, closed since this winter’s rains, and VLT’s fall events.

The purpose of the EVCC is to encourage residents to understand East Ventura’s problems, needs, and expectations and to recommend, initiate and participate in developing and implementing programs or solutions. The EVCC facilitates communications between the community and the government or other service agencies.

Aug. 20: Anyone interested in timepieces, both antique and modern, can join the Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors for a watch/clock marketplace, lunch, and a presentation on a horological topic. Bring a watch or clock for a free evaluation. 11am,  Sunday,  Dudley House Museum  197 N Ashwood Ave,

Aug. 26: Channel Islands PC User Group (CIPCUG) Saturday at 9:30 a.m. online and Live at our temporary site at Ventura County Computers 2175 Goodyear Avenue, Unit 117 (805) 289-3960. Discussion, Tutorial, and Q&A sessions centered around Computers, email, the Internet, social media brokers such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, and Yahoo. All CIPCUG events may be attended online. Due to limited space, live

attendance is reserved for members. Details for connecting to the online events are emailed before the event. To receive connection instructions, please sign up on our website at http://www.cipcug.org

Sept. 9: Relay for Life of Ventura. 10-10 p.m. at the Ventura County Credit Union, 2575 Vista Del Mar. The largest, most inspiring, and supportive cancer fundraising event on the planet. www.facebook.com/relayforlifeofventura

Community Memorial Hospital earns highest quality distinction

Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has earned a five-star rating, the highest ranking possible, from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This five-star designation places Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura among the top 15 percent of hospitals in the nation. It is also the only hospital in Ventura County to receive five stars.

This is the first time Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has achieved a five-star rating on this report. The new figures are based on data collected in 2021 and 2022, during the height of the pandemic and an especially stressful time for healthcare providers and hospital staff.

“This five-star rating demonstrates the dedication and commitment of our physicians and staff to provide the highest quality healthcare — even under the most difficult circumstances. I am proud of our team for earning this prestigious recognition,” said Mick Zdeblick, President & CEO, Community Memorial Healthcare.

As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, Community Memorial physicians, staff, and leaders are constantly measuring and monitoring care and seeking feedback from patients.

“This score represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients,” said Maureen Archambault, Vice President, Quality and Risk Management, Community Memorial Healthcare. “Everybody is working together toward consistency of practice. We are looking for, and implementing, the most evidence-based practices in healthcare.”

The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating summarizes 47 different measures in five quality- of-healthcare categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. Hospitals are then assigned a single star rating based on their combined performance in each category. Hospitals report data to CMS through the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program, Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program, Hospital Readmission Reduction Program, Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, and Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program.

The overall hospital rating ranges from 1 to 5 stars; the more stars, the better a hospital performed on the five measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness and effectiveness of care.

The CMS Stars program helps the public understand how healthcare is measured and also helps hospitals learn about areas where they can improve the quality of the care they provide. The ratings offer consumers an easy way to compare hospitals’ quality and performance. The complete CMS report can be found online here https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/xubh-q36u

Community Memorial Healthcare is a nonprofit, independent health system serving the needs of Ventura County, California. It is comprised of Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura, Community Memorial Hospital – Ojai, and a network of primary and specialty care health centers across its service area. The organization is supported by the Community Memorial Foundation and the Ojai Valley Hospital Foundation. Visit mycmh.org for more information.

Vol. 16, No. 23 – Aug 9 – Aug 22, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 7/18

 7:35am, officers on patrol in the vehicle, came across a new homeless camp near Surfers Knoll with several tents and lots of stuff. Left warnings on tents.

6:45pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, observed a female changing a flat tire. Officers offered to help, and were able to put on the spare tire.

Wednes 7/19

 11:57pm, received report of two missing women last seen leaving business in the village. Officers responded and were able to locate the pair on the beach.

Thursday 7/20

 3:45pm, received report of dogs in a locked vehicle. Officers responded, found the dogs in a vehicle near the Harbor Village. The windows were rolled down, the dogs only in distress when reporting party was demanding arresting owner.

10:00pm, received report of juveniles trespassing/fishing at the pond in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded, kids fled the scene on E-bikes
Saturday 7/22 11:53am, officers contacting skipper of a large yacht, “Veloce” for reckless and negligent operation, full speed through a small sailboat regatta and main channel

11:55pm, received report of a transient sleeping in the elevator of the timeshare. Officers responded and after several attempts to open the elevator, transient left.

Sunday 7/23

 3:28am, dispatched to a vehicle fire in the VIM lot. Officers responded, found a fully involved vehicle. The owner was on scene, sleeping in the vehicle, unsure how the fire started. VFD put out fire, incident is under investigation.

Monday 7/24

 7:02am, contacted a group of transients sleeping in various structures near Surfers Knoll for illegal camping. Advised need to remove items/themselves.

Wednes 7/26

 6:42pm, dispatched to person bleeding near Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded with AMR/VFD, patient refused treatment, left the scene.

Thursday 7/27

 1:35pm, observed an inbound vessel speeding in the harbor. Officers contacted the skipper who was a member of boating club in the harbor. Issued warning.

Friday 7/28

 2:50pm, received “Mayday” call, vessel on the rocks in the sandtrap. Officers responded in Fireboat and Rescue watercraft to assist a vessel with 1 POB. Responders removed the vessel off the rocks and towed it to the launch ramp.

Saturday 7/29

 10:45am, observed/responded to an ocean rescue, person in the water. Officers were on patrol in Fireboat, pulled victim from water and assisted back onto craft.

1:40pm, observed an ocean rescue, person in water/capsized kayak. Officers pulled victim from water and returned kayak and person to rental dock.

4:16pm, observed rental electric boat on the rocks near patrol office. Officers responded in Fireboat, pulled vessel off rocks, towed to the rental dock.

Sunday 7/30

 10:17am, observed illegal vendor attempting to rent an innertube at Harbor Cove beach. The innertube placed at ramp with a sign, “5 dollars, first 2 hrs free.”

5:09pm, while on patrol in the truck observed heavy crowds and absolutely no parking anywhere in the harbor. VPD parking enforcement issuing citations.

Monday 7/31

 2:37pm, dispatched to unconscious person at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded with AMR to 2 unconscious persons on the beach. AMR transported patients.

Tuesday 8/1

 10:25am, dispatched to ocean rescue with 2 victims caught in a rip current near the Surfers Knoll groin. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 to assist State Parks lifeguards with the rescue. The victims were safely assisted to shore.

 

The Museum of Ventura County announces new events coming in august

Saturday, August 19th, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula – Honey Bee Day – Shop, learn, create and taste all things Honey Bee! Guests are invited to join in on this family-friendly event that offers an interactive bee demo, beeswax products for sale, honey tasting, crafts, story time, an artist demo, lively discussion on pollination, and more. Stop by and learn how to help protect some of Ventura County’s buzzy-est residents. (Free in-person event, with registration required – https://venturamuseum.org/event/honey-bee-day/)

Thursday, August 24th, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., The Museum of Ventura County – Exhibit Spotlight: Ventura Land Use Panel Discussion – In connection to the contentious issues highlighted in our new exhibit, The Murder of Tom More: A True Crime Story, the Museum of Ventura County will host a panel discussion on the dramatic struggles for land use in Ventura County, past and current. The panel will be moderated by Maureen McGuire, CEO of the Farm Bureau of Ventura County, with representatives from agriculture, economic development, land conservation, and the Chumash to discuss the past, present, and future of Ventura County’s land. (Free in-person event, with registration required – https://venturamuseum.org/event/exhibit-spotlight-ventura-land-use-panel-discussion/)

Thursday, August 31st, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., The Museum of Ventura County – Playdate in the Children’s Garden – Learning is more fun when you can get your hands dirty. Families are invited to join the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office for an afternoon of learning about pollinators and the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. Children will learn about different native plants and how they benefit pollinators and can take native seeds to plant at home to help pollinators thrive! Elementary school children of all ages welcome. (Free in-person event, no registration required. Parent supervision is required. – https://venturamuseum.org/event/playdate-in-the-garden/)

Vol. 16, No. 23 – Aug 9 – Aug 22, 2023 – 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.

Shooting Investigation with Arrest

The Ventura Police Department has been investigating three separate shootings that have occurred in the Montalvo area of Ventura.

The first shooting occurred on June 8, at 11:00 pm in the 2300 block of Peacock Av. In this incident the suspect shot several times into an unoccupied vehicle.

The second shooting occurred on July 22, at 3:30 am at Peacock Av and Whippoorwill St. In this incident a delivery driver was confronted by the suspect and as the victim was leaving the area the suspect shot several times at the victim striking his car as he left the location.

The third shooting occurred on July 24, at 8:00 am at Peacock Av and Bristol Rd. In this incident the suspect fired several rounds at an occupied parked vehicle and fled on foot from the area.

The Ventura Police Department Gang unit began investigating these cases and identified the suspect as 36-year-old Anthony Trejo, a documented gang member, who was responsible for the shootings. An arrest warrant for assault with a deadly weapon and shooting at an occupied vehicle was obtained for Trejo.

On July 27, at 2:00 pm, Gang Investigators and other detectives located Trejo in the 6300 block of Bristol Rd. During the contact Trejo resisted arrest and was found to be in possession of a concealed handgun.

Trejo was arrested for his outstanding arrest warrant for assault with a deadly weapon and shooting at an occupied vehicle. He was arrested for additional charges of felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, and resisting arrest.

Trejo was subsequently booked into Ventura County Jail.

These incidents are still under investigation and anyone with information about these crimes are asked to call Detective Reginato at 805-339-4466.

Brandishing a Firearm in Public

On July 27, at approximately 8:00 pm, the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a call of a subject brandishing a handgun outside of his parked vehicle. The subject was also heard yelling racial slurs, however no victims of a hate crime were located.

Officers arrived within minutes and located Watson in his vehicle who was argumentative with the officers. The officers conducted a high-risk stop and Watson was detained.

An eyewitness to the event identified 41-year-old Ventura resident Jerrod Watson as the subject that brandished the firearm. Officers located the firearm and ammunition in Watson’s vehicle. Officers also located narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia.

Watson was booked into the Ventura County Jail for various gun charges, brandishing of a firearm, and possession of drug paraphernalia. A search of the Ventura County Superior Court website shows Watson has prior arrests and convictions for possession of a deadly weapon, criminal threats, forgery, and petty theft with priors.

Dog Fatally Shot After Attacking Officer

On August 3, at approximately 4:00 am, officers were on routine foot patrol at the South End of Ash St. As the officers were walking towards several vehicles parked in the area. They observed a dog off leash that immediately headed toward their direction.

As the dog approached one of the officers, it circled behind him, and attempted to bite him. The officer attempted to avoid the dog however it continued aggressing him. The officer drew his service weapon and fired several rounds at the dog striking the dog several times. The dog died at the location.

Ventura Police Major Crimes responded to investigate the incident as is customary whenever a firearm is discharged in the course of an officer’s duties.

The ensuing investigation revealed that the dog, an approximately 45-pound Belgian Malinois mix, aggressively approached the officers and attacked one officer twice before that officer fired his service weapon striking the dog to prevent being bitten. The investigation revealed that there was another incident on April 9 involving the same dog. In that incident the dog was off leash and had bitten a female victim in Plaza Park. The owner was issued a citation for dog of leash during that encounter.

Ventura County Animal Control took custody of the dog and performed a necropsy for official cause of death.

As a reminder dog owners are responsible for their dog to be on leash anytime they are on any public street, alley, lane, or place of nature. There are designated off leash areas at Camino Real Park and Arroyo Verde Park during designated hours.

Ventura County joins hands with Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast and Surfrider for a Successful Beach Cleanup

The participants made a significant difference by collecting a total of thirty pounds of trash.

Ventura County Surfrider, in collaboration with the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) is elated to announce the triumphant outcome of the beach cleanup event held at Surfer’s Point on July 16, 2023. This cooperative effort witnessed the convergence of environmental enthusiasts, with twenty passionate Girl Scouts stepping up to demonstrate their love for the environment and commitment to preserving our beaches.

Surfer’s Point in Ventura County, a cherished location renowned for its natural beauty, received a much-needed boost to its environmental health through this successful cleanup endeavor. The enthusiastic Girl Scouts, accompanied by Surfrider representatives, dedicated their time and efforts to make a positive impact on the local environment, displaying an unwavering commitment to the cause.

During the cleanup, the participants made a significant difference by collecting a total of thirty pounds of trash, including the removal of 110 cigarette butts, 18 plastic bottles, and 20 plastic utensils from the beach. Their diligent efforts exemplify the power of community action in safeguarding our precious coastlines.

“We are immensely proud of our girls who participated in the weekend’s beach cleanup for their exemplary dedication and enthusiasm in helping keep our beaches clean,” said Tammie Helmuth, GSCCC CEO. “Their participation in this joint initiative with Surfrider showcases the potential of youth-led environmental stewardship in driving positive change within our communities.”

In addition to their invaluable contribution at Surfer’s Point, the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast are gearing up for further collaborative cleanups with Surfrider, spreading their environmental advocacy to regions including San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Ventura, and Santa Cruz. Moreover, the Girl Scouts are partnering with the California Coastal Commission to conduct cleanups throughout the remaining summer months, extending their impact along the picturesque California coastline.

The GSCCC x Surfrider sponsored beach cleanup also offered participating Girl Scouts a chance to earn a special fun patch, recognizing and celebrating their commitment to preserving the natural beauty of our beaches.

Ventura County extends its heartfelt gratitude to Surfrider for inviting the Girl Scouts and making this event possible. The county remains committed to supporting and fostering such collaborative initiatives that promote environmental conservation and inspire future generations to be custodians of our planet.

Looking for a Church Home?

by Pastor Leonard DeWitt

Permit me to introduce you to Ventura Jubilee Fellowship, located at 1956 Palma Drive.

First, we believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, and that is what we teach. It speaks to just about every issue of life that we face in this present world.

Our worship of the Lord is a mix of inspirational hymns and worship choruses that focus on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Next, I want to share with you some of the DNA of Jubilee, so that you will know what to expect when you visit us.

1. We offer a weekly Women’s Bible Study that meets every Wednesday at 10 AM.

2. Also, a weekly Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study, every Thursday, at 6 AM.

3. We offer four adult “Bible Alive” classes, every Sunday at 8:45 AM.

4. You will enjoy our diverse music ministry. You will be enriched by our choir, handbells, Gospel Band & keyboard ministry.

5. Each year we offer guest speakers and two Bible Conferences. One is usually on Bible prophesy and the other focuses on the dynamics of living out our faith.

6. We are committed to the Great Commandment to love one another and the Great Commission to go into all the world to help people develop a personal faith relationship with Jesus Christ.

7. To help people deal with losses, we offer a monthly Grief Support Group, led by a Pastor and Certified Grief Counselor.

8. We make every effort to stay in touch with our people, especially if they have been coping with health or age-related issues. We want to be assured that they are safe and well.

9. We believe that the Holy Spirit has given every believer at least one spiritual gift that is to be used to enrich others in the church; so, we have developed many ways for people to serve and bless others.

We are not a perfect church, but we are a joyful people and our goal is to make people feel welcome from the moment they enter our doors. I hope you will visit and give us a try. I believe you will be blessed by what you discover in Jubilee. Our services are 10 AM and 11:30 AM. www.vjf.church; [email protected]

When you come, please introduce yourself to me. I want to get to know you.

Blessings, Pastor Leonard DeWitt.