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Vol. 15, No. 25 – Sept 7 – Sept 20, 2022 – Forever Homes Wanted

Hi: I’m Shea (Shea Shea Butter), a shy Shepherd X who was rescued from a kill shelter where I was found as a malnourished stray. My rescuer is moving out of the country and I can’t go.

I get spooked easily as I’m blind in my right eye due to scarring from a previous unknown trauma. For this reason I’d do best in an adult only home or a home with older children. I’m active so another active dog and active humans as well as a friendly cat would be great for me. I currently live with an elderly cat and another dog and we’re all best of friends.

After a few months of being rescued, I now know what true love feels like, how to be a puppy again, and have discovered treats and toys for the first time.

I’m looking forward to being a part of a loving forever family. If you’re interested in meeting me, please fill out an online application. Canine Adoption and Rescue League C.A.R.L. CARL Adoption Center-call 644-7387 for more information.

Meet Dexter, a 7-month-old shorthaired rabbit! He came rather timid, but the Volunteer Bunny Brigade has been working with him and he’s come out of his shell. He loves having his head rubbed and will sit with you if you keep touching him! If you’d like to meet Dexter, email [email protected] and one of our Bunny Brigade volunteers will reach out to you soon! Animal ID: A787053 Camarillo Animal Shelter

Adoption Process: www.vcas.us/adopt

Vol. 15, No. 25 – Sept 7 – Sept 20, 2022 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com

How hot was that Labor Day weekend? I hope you were able to get out and catch some of the many live music events along the coast where it was mostly bearable. As for the rest of September, it looks like the weather should remain warm to hot…just not Vegas hot.

As always, at the top of my list of recommendations is anything I’m involved with, so I hope you’ll consider Taste of Local as it returns this year on Sunday, September 11 presented by Totally Local VC Agricultural Education Foundation. VenturaRocks (myself) will help to host the music stage where Spencer the Gardener, Dan Grimm and the Rose Valley Thorns will be performing. Along with the live music, there will be a local homebrew challenge, a farm-to-glass mixology throwdown and dozens of booths where you can taste delicious samples from local chefs. There is expected to be over 60 area chefs, farmers, purveyors, wineries, breweries and distilleries showcasing their culinary expertise. You can find out more about this wonderful event at TotallyLocalVC.com and I hope to see you there!

The 5th annual Oxnard Jazz Festival runs three days this year at Oxnard Beach Park (1601 Harbor Blvd.) Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11. This ticketed event will feature live music all three days. Delta by the Beach kicks off the live music on Friday; Kelly’s Lot, Hiroshima, Jeffrey Osborne, Jeff Ryan and others on Saturday, and Sunday it’s Paula Atherton, Bunny Brunel, Erin Stevenson, the Emotions and more. You can get the full list of acts, Covid-19 updates and ticket information at OxnardJazzFestival.com.

The Roots 805 Jam is Saturday, September 10 at Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme from 3 – 11 pm with Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Kyle Smith, Krooked Treez, Synrgy, Morie & the Heavy Hitters, Rising son, Jacob Marquez & the Good vibes and more. Tickets range from $30 to $65 on EventBrite.

The 34th Anniversary show for Chick Singer Night will be held on Saturday, September 10, with
Martha V, Diana Bacon, Olivia Mucha, Kerri Climer and Vanise Terry. The location is Sound Palace, Studio B in Oxnard. Tickets are $25 through EventBrite.com.

Dirty Cello returns to Ventura with a show at Namba Performing Arts Space on Saturday, September 10. Band leader and cellist Rebecca Roudman is also a member of classical orchestras, but with the Dirty Cello band she lets her hair down and uses her classical training to push the cello to its limits – more Jimi Hendrix than Yo -Yo Ma. Roudman says, “We play what folks want to hear, from the Devil Went Down to Georgia to Led Zeppelin, we go on stage with a huge collection of songs and then just have a ton of fun – we don’t take ourselves too seriously, and we just want the audience to have a good time too.”

The Leashless Brewing End-of-Summer Lu’au party falls on Saturday, September 17. You’re invited to dress in your lava-lavas, sarongs, or your aloha shirts…and bring on the island vibe because this will be a party! Morie and the Heavy Hitters play from 6 to 9 with proceeds from the event donated to the Ventura State Rescue Association.

Saturday September 17 at the Beatrice Wood Center for Arts in upper Ojai will have an event being billed as Gypsy Meets Choro, featuring Finnish guitarist Olli Soikkeli and Italian-Brazilian 7-string guitarist, Cesar Garabini. The duo offers up an exquisite duet paring swinging Django Reinhardt-style gypsy jazz guitar and spicy choro style jazz guitar. You can get more information at BeatriceWood.com

New shows added at Ventura Music Hall
Tribal Seeds feat. Hector Roots Lewis – October 4
Atmosphere – October 19
Klangstof – October 25
Big Head Todd and the Monsters – November 11
Zepparella – December 8
Mat Kearney – February 11

Mark your calendar (more details next issue) for Saturday, September 24: The Banana Festival in Port Hueneme, Oktoberfest at Lucas Sellers in Moorpark and it’s the Rudder Room’s 60th anniversary with Teresa Russell.

Quick Notes: Starship feat. Mickey Thomas at Libbey Bowl on September 4 was cancelled; The Fabulous Thunders play Ventura Music Hall on Wednesday, September 7; Flipper, Mike Watt and The Robot Uprising play Gigi’s on Thursday, September 8; IDKHow plays the Ventura Theater on Friday, September 9; Bart Davenport plays the Deer Lodge on Friday, September 9;
Blood, Sweat and Tears play Libbey Bowl on Saturday, September 10; Kansas plays the Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center on Thursday, September 15; Josh Damigo will open for Allen Stone at the Ventura Music Hall on Friday, September 16; And Panteon Rococo plays the Ventura Theater on Tuesday, September 20.

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. 15, No. 25 – Sept 7 – Sept 20, 2022 – 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.

Assault with a deadly weapon/Carrying a concealed fixed blade knife

The victim was inside his business when he heard something being thrown against his outside wall. The victim confronted 28-year-old Ventura resident Sariah Cundif outside and Cundif pulled a fixed blade kitchen knife. Cundif aggressed the victim and slashed at him several times with the knife. Cundif fled the area and patrol officers located her at a nearby shopping center where she was identified by the victim. Officers located the knife used in the assault concealed in Cundif’s clothing. The victim was not injured in the assault.

Cundif was booked at the Ventura County Jail on the above charges.

Shooting with Arrest

On August 3, at approximately 1:30 am, the Ventura Police Command Center received a call of a shooting that just occurred near the intersection of Seaward Av and San Marcos St. Responding officers arrived within two minutes of the initial call.

The officers learned that the victim was stopped at a red light at the intersection when the suspect drove up next to him and stopped. The victim recognized the occupant as a former acquaintance when the suspect fired several rounds at him nearly striking him. The suspect fled from the scene. The victim had minor injuries due to glass breaking in his face.

The ensuing complex investigation by detectives culminated with the arrest of the suspect, 46-year-old Ventura resident Cleveland Casey, on August 31.

Cleveland Casey was located by detectives at a gas station at Citrus Dr and Wells Rd. During the arrest of Cleveland, he was in possession of a loaded firearm and illegal narcotics.

A subsequent search warrant was served at Cleveland’s residence where an additional firearm and ammunition was located as well as over a pound of suspected fentanyl, over a pound of suspected methamphetamine, heroin, and a large sum of money.

Cleveland was booked into Ventura County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon (firearm), felon in possession of a firearm, possession for sale of controlled substances, and other drug related charges.

Vol. 15, No. 25 – Sept 7 – Sept 20, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 8/17

 10:33am, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to treat the injury. The patient was treated, released at scene.

11:11am, observed a personal watercraft operating in violation of speed and wake ordinance. Officers responded in Fireboat, educated operator of the PWC.

Thursday 8/18

 3:50pm, received report of sealions damaging water spigot at VHV F-dock. Officers responded and assisted Port maintenance with removing mammals so that they could repair the water spigot.
Friday 8/19 12:35pm, received report of an emergency, a sealion upside down near the end of the A-basin. Officers responded, found a sealion suffering from demoic acid poisoning. Contacted Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Institute (CIMWI).

Saturday 8/20

 4:55pm, received an injured sea bird, a Grebe. Officers contacted bird rescue volunteers and coordinated a pickup for the bird.

5:10pm, received report of a deceased sea lion near VIM. Officers responded in the Fireboat and were able to remove the carcass.

Sunday 8/21

 12:15pm, dispatched to stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to assist State Parks lifeguards with the patient.

Monday 8/22

 11:40am, a fishing seiner crashed into the fish offloading pier while attempting to dock and unload. No injuries or major damage reported.

Wednes 8/24

 7:54pm, received report of a vessel accident, person hit by a drone. The drone hit the sailboats mast and crashed into one of the deckhands. The patient was taken to the hospital to receive stiches. The incident is under investigation.

Friday 8/26

 7:30am, received the first of many reports of sick sea lions. Unfortunately, for the last few weeks sea lions have been observed suffering from demoic acid poisoning. RP’s have been advised to contact CIMWI to report incidents.

9:25am, officers attending procession for Ventura Firefighter Matt Clappsaddle.

6:02pm, received report of juveniles trespassing in Harbor Town point pool. Officers assisted, impounding their bikes and having their parents retrieve them.

Saturday 8/27

 3:33pm, received request for a jumpstart for a dead battery for a vehicle in Harbor Cove parking lot. Officers were able to successfully jumpstart vehicle.

4:00pm, dispatched to stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to assist State Parks lifeguards with the patient.

Sunday 8/28

 8:50am, received report of an oil sheen near VHV I-dock. Officers responded, found the sheen, searched the area for the source by the docks and vessel but were unable to find where the thick substance came from.

1:43pm, dispatched to an unconscious person in village. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient in a village business. Patient transported.

2:00pm, received report of 5 personal watercraft “beached” near the Santa Clara Rivermouth. Officers responded by land and sea to the incident. State Parks and Harbor Patrol were able to assist all 5 operators get their skis off the beach.

Monday 8/29

 7:04pm, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue, kite surfer in distress at the Ventura Pier. Officers responded with multiple agencies, victim safely escorted to shore.

Tuesday 8/30

 3:04pm, received report of a vessel accident at VIM H-dock. Officers responded, investigated collision between a moored sailboat and a 42ft Catalina sailboat. Minor if any damage observed in the accident.

Vol. 15, No. 25 – Sept 7 – Sept 20, 2022 – Ojai News & Events

The Ojai Valley Museum is holding a raffle for a beautiful quilt made by the Ojai Community Quilters. Tickets are on sale now with the winner drawn on October 15, Ojai Day. Tickets are available at the museum or contact the museum to purchase. All proceeds benefit programs at the museum.

The “Grandmother’s Garden” quilt has a special history. Heidi DiCapua started the quilt with blue pieced medallion flowers with red centers. Unfortunately, she passed away before finishing the medallions. Her husband Peter donated the flowers to the Ojai Community Quilters. Heidi belonged to the group for many years.

Glenda King, Sheryl McArthur, Ann Scanlin, and Jane Weirick took on the task of completing the 49 large and 36 smaller flowers and turning them into a queen-sized quilt. It was then machine quilted by Susan Leech. Making this quilt was a labor of love for the group. They dedicated the quilt to the memory of their long-time friend Heidi, and her beautiful detailed work.Photographs don’t do the quilt justice. See it in person at the Ojai Valley Museum.

The Ojai Valley Museum is located at 130 W. Ojai Avenue in Ojai. Free parking is available behind the museum, enter from Blanche Street. The Museum is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm and until 7 pm on the 3rd Friday of the month. Suggested admission is $5 per adult,$1 for children 5-18. Facemasks are encouraged inside the museum.

Kara Lakes is the ideal person to continue Performances To Grow On.

In Kara Lakes, Brian and The Ojai Storytelling Festival have found the ideal person to continue Performances To Grow On in the spirit Brian intended. Kara has been a teacher in the Ojai Valley for over 20 years, bringing creative music and storytelling techniques to her students. Kara looks forward to expanding accessibility to low income, hearing impaired, and special needs communities, with help from local organizers. To that end, Kara will continue expanding access to the art of storytelling.

Purchase tickets for the 21st annual Storytelling Festival, October 27th-30th, 2022 and find out about other events by visiting /www.ojaistoryfest.org

Ojai ACT Artistic Director Tracey Williams Sutton pulled some magic out of her hat with the announcement of the company’s 2023 season of plays. Opening the season in January 2023 will be Becky’s New Car, by Steven Dietz. Becky is a middle-aged woman in a middle-aged marriage with humdrum job and a humdrum adult son living at home. Then she meets a mixed-up millionaire who makes her an offer she can’t refuse. Or can she? The audience are her new best friends on this quirky adventure so prepare yourself to listen. It’s definitely worth the ride.

Red by John Logan, directed by Aileen Marie Scott will open in March.

For the summer musical, Artistic Director Williams Sutton will direct Nunsense, the original musical in Dan Goggin‘s successful franchise. It seems there’s been a tiny mix up in the kitchen and the sisters need money. Fast. Don’t miss their raucous fundraising attempts next June.

The mood shifts to the dark side in September with the production of the classic 1929 mystery, Rope by Patrick Hamilton.

For the holiday season OACT will offer the majestic musical, Scrooge, directed by Gai Laing Jones, with book, music, and lyrics by Leslie Bricuse. Adapted from the film—also written by Bricuse—this colorful rendition of the Dickens’ classic brings 19th century London alive again.

Vol. 15, No. 25 – Sept 7 – Sept 20, 2022 – Community Events

Events by Ana Baker

The Ventura Senior Men’s Group meets for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion on the first and third Tuesday each month. Men of all descriptions are always welcomed to stop in to sample our shenanigans. Bob Likins at 805-587-1233 or Rick Follenweider at 650-520-1098 can supply details.

Wanna 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.

Sept. 7, 21: Parent grief support group. The Compassionate Friends (TCF) of West Ventura County provides free grief support for families after the death of a child. Parents, grandparents and siblings over 16 are welcome to join us on the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. via ZOOM. First-time attendees join the call at 6:45 p.m. We provide peer-led support where you can openly grieve without judgement. If interested, please contact (805) 835-9100 and leave your email address so we can forward the ZOOM link via email a few days before the scheduled call. For more information, visit TCFVentura.org. To speak with the TCF Chapter Leader in Ventura, contact Laura Lindsay at (914) 610-8918. We welcome you to this club no one ever wants to join. We understand grief and are here to help you take the next step in your healing journey.

Sept.10, 11: The 14th Annual Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival, benefitting Food Share of Ventura County and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Ventura, returns to Ventura Harbor Village 10-5 p.m. The event allows artists to display their work in the artist’s vendor festival near Fisherman’s Memorial between Andria’s Seafood Restaurant and Market and Brophy Bros Clam Bar and Restaurant.

Sept.11: Rancho Days – Celebrate Life on the Rancho Olivas Adobe. Experience what it was like to live and work on Rancho San Miguel. Free hands on activities, storytelling, music and more. New exhibit in the small adobe. Open Sundays 11-3 p.m. September-December. House tours for a small fee. www.cityofventura.ca.gov/olivasadobe.

Sept. 15: The East Ventura Community Council meeting is on Thursday at 7 p.m. Participants will hear from City of Ventura Planning Staff on the topic of Land Use Alternatives. The community is invited to weigh in on the options, which include increased heights and the possibility of utilizing SOAR protected lands. The East Ventura Community Council is inviting local candidates for City Council in Districts 4, 5 and 6 to introduce themselves. This will be an opportunity for candidates to share information about themselves and their goals. (It will not be a forum for questions.) Commander Weeks of the Ventura Police Department will discuss area crime statistics.

Sept. 17: The Ventura County Genealogical Society presents Free Family History Program online with Zoom, Saturday 1- 4p.m. https://venturacogensoc.org/this-month/
Presenter: Chris Paton “British & Irish Newspapers”
Presenter: Karen Fortin “Creating Google Earth Tours”
All monthly lectures and workshops are free to our members and the
public. Non-members should request an invitation here

Request Invitation to Lecture

Sept. 17: at 7pm Call Me Elizabeth, a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented at NAMBA Performing Arts Space. The production, written by Kayla Boye and directed by Erin Kraft, comes to Ventura following a critically acclaimed world premiere in the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Set in May 1961, Call Me Elizabeth is inspired by Taylor’s conversations with writer Max Lerner as they discuss plans for a biography. General admission tickets are now on sale for $20 and may be purchased by visiting www.nambaarts.com or by calling the Box Office at 805-628-9250. 47 S. Oak St.

Sept. 18: The Ventura and Santa Barbara County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet Sunday, in the Campus Student Center of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. The regular meeting starts at 11a.m. and a mart where items will be for sale followed by lunch. An informational meeting and a presentation on a topic on clocks or watches will start at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in watches and clocks, (modern & antique) is invited to visit and join our chapter. Bring a watch or clock for a free evaluation.
More information about chapter 190 at www.nawcc-ch190.com.

Sept. 20: At 5:30 pm, Livingston’s Grief & Bereavement Program will be offering a weekly Good Grief Club to children from 7-11 years old who have lost a loved one. The club will be focused on the themes of acknowledging death and remembering the loss of the person that passed. The club will run for 8 weeks. Contact (805) 389-6870 for more information.

All support groups are free for the community. Additional support groups include General Bereavement Support Group Mondays 3:00 to 4:30 pm. General Bereavement Support Group Tuesdays 10:30 am to 12 pm. General Bereavement Support Group Wednesdays 6:30 to 8 pm.  Adult Loss of Parent Support Group 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Reinvesting in Life After Loss Wednesdays 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Widow and Widower’s Support Group Wednesdays 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Young Widow and Widowers Support Group Tuesdays 5:30 to 7 pm. Visit www.LMVNA.org for more information.

Sept. 23: The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC) is closing out its two-year program, Close to Home: A Community Conversation Spotlighting the People, Places and Perspectives Surrounding Homelessness, with a night of storytelling. The public is invited to OPAC on Friday, from 6 to 8 pm for a free outdoor performance called Stories from the Street.

Sept. 28: The College Area Community Council will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Everyone on the CACC mailing list will receive an invitation and link. Visit the College Area Community Council website to be added to the mailing list or to access a link to the Zoom meeting @ https://caccventura.com

New developments being proposed, approved or under construction in Ventura

∙ On August 30 a meeting was held at the Museum of Ventura County to discuss possible changes to agricultural zones, density, building heights and other general plan updates.

It was presented by City staff members.

The meeting was just one of a series to be held for the general plan update. The general plan covers land use, housing, economic development and will determine development for the next 20-30 years.

Tuesday’s meeting ran about three hours. Some attendees expressed their displeasure with what was presented by to shouting at various times during the lengthy presentation.

A virtual meeting was also held on Thursday. Theses meetings collect public opinions about where housing, industrial use, retail, and other uses should be located.

Ventura Community Development Director Peter Gilli understood the anger in the room.

He stated “Admittedly, it didn’t start well but I’m happy with the feedback. It’s only the first step. We’re going to do a lot more and get as much feedback as possible.”

The revisions to the general plan will ultimately be made be the City Council possibly by late 2023.

∙ The Ventura Planning Commission purpose is to advise and recommend on the development and maintenance of general and specific plans. Review annual and five-year capital improvement programs. Advise and make recommendations on applications for zone changes, tract maps, subdivisions, variances, use permits, planned development permits, and related matters.

Commission Members
David Comden – Chair
Appointed by Councilmember Doug Halter
Jenny Lagerquist – Vice Chair
Appointed by Councilmember Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios
Mark Abbe
Appointed by Councilmember Mike Johnson
Kara Davis
Appointed by Councilmember Lorrie Brown
Jane Farkas
Appointed by Councilmember Jim Freidman
Scott McCarty
Appointed by Deputy Mayor Schroeder
Lucas Zucker
Appointed by Mayor Sofia Rubalcava

∙Homeless individuals and previously homeless families will get first choice to be tenants at an affordable housing project at Ventura’s Westview Village.

The project is in west Ventura at 1153 Village Way. Of the 320 affordable units, 20 will be set aside for previously homeless families and five for homeless individuals.

The plan for Westview Village called for the demolition of the public housing complex built in 1952 and the construction of new apartments, which began in 2017.

With the former residents accounted for, the project provides enough room to accommodate homeless families and individuals, which wasn’t part of the plan when the project was first approved.

The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura determined there was a need to fill in the community. The authority co-developed the complex with San Francisco-based nonprofit developer BRIDGE Housing Corp. The authority is the property manager and service coordinator for the complex.

Recently, developers broke ground on some of the apartments aimed for homeless individuals. Another phase of affordable units, including 20 for previously homeless families, is set to be complete next month.

There will be two case managers on staff and a community services department that will help the homeless families once they’ve moved in.

For more information, visit www.hacityventura.org.

Front and Kalorama (PROJ 14570)
Located: 935 East Front Street (District 2)
Description: A new 4-story building with 88 residential units and podium parking on a 0.9 acre site.
Status: Under Review
Hearing Info:
Design Review Committee: 03/31/22
Planning Commission 09/28/22
City Contact: Gene Burse, Senior Planner  [email protected]

Ventura Ranch Market (PROJ-15349)
Location: 1532 – 1536 East Main Street (District 2)
Description: Alcohol Use Permit for a new 9,000 square foot grocery store.
Status: Approved
Hearing Info:
Director’s Hearing: August 25, 2022
City Contact: Jared Rosengren [email protected]

AutoZone Store (PROJ-22-0117)
Location: 1260 East Main Street Citrus Drive (District 7)
Description: Request for Major Design Review for a new 5,980 square-foot commercial building on a 0.48-acre site in the Urban Center (T5.2) zone within the Midtown Corridors Development Code with a land use designation of Commerce.
Status: New Application
Submitted: 08/05/2022
Hearing Info:
Design Review Committee: TBD
Director’s Hearing or Planning Commission: TBD
City Contact: Gene Burse, Senior Planner, [email protected]