By Molly Corbett, President & CEO of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association – Not long ago, a Ventura County family called Livingston for help. Their loved one was enrolled with another hospice but had not received a visit from one of its nurses in more than three weeks. Consider what those weeks must have felt The post Op-ed: Hospice Should Offer Dignity, Not Deception appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Join Friends of California Condors Wild and Free for a captivating free lecture exploring the remarkable journey of the critically endangered California Condor! We’ll discuss the current status of wild condor populations and the profound impact of breeding and release efforts on their survival. Our guest speaker, Ms. Debbie Parisi, is a board member of The post Free lecture – “Saving the California Condor” appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Join us on July 23 for the next program in a fun series benefiting Ventura Land Trust! This special evening will feature an inside look at the sustainability practices behind the craft at Topa Topa Brewing Company, paired with tastings of fresh, local beer brewed by Topa Topa. You’ll also enjoy a sneak peek into the inner workings The post Sips & Sustainability: Topa Topa Brewing Co appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Election had highest Ventura County turnout for a midterm primary going back as far as 1990. County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters Michelle Ascencion announced the final certification of Ventura County’s results for the June 2, 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election. The local results will be included in the California Secretary of State’s final certification of The post Ventura County Posts Record Primary Turnout appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

The County of Ventura’s Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures presented the 2025 Crop and Livestock Report to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 23. The annual publication, which provides a snapshot of the county’s farming industry, reported the gross value of agriculture at $2,409,748,000, a 4% increase from The post Ventura County Ag Industry Grows to $2.4 Billion appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Food Forward, Inc., a Southern California nonprofit dedicated to recovering surplus produce and distributing it free of charge to communities facing food insecurity, hosted its Zest Fest community harvest on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Somis, CA. The event brought together both new and returning volunteers for a morning of citrus harvesting in support of The post Food Forward Event Collects 7,500 Pounds of Citrus appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Artist Laura Walter is the Featured Artist for August at Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts in Ventura Harbor Village. Walter’s watercolor paintings celebrate the beauty of flowers and local beaches. Her collection also includes hand-painted bookmarks, greeting cards, prints, potholders, and colorful tie-dyed clothing. Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts is home to a dozen local The post Laura Walter Featured at Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

From breastfeeding support to parenting classes and ongoing education as your baby grows, the New Parent Resource Center welcomes new moms and families, including those who did not deliver their baby at Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura. “Every new parent deserves a village, and we’re proud to help create that here,” said Ciella Baum, the The post More Resources for New Parents at CMH appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

The Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy of Music at Ventura College closes its 6th summer season with “Music for the New World,” a season finale concert. o This concert brings together three works — by Margaret Bonds, Daniel Slatkin, and Antonín Dvořák — into one sweeping portrait of the American experience, from the struggle for The post “Music for the New World” Closes Schwab Academy’s 6th Summer Season appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com Boatyard Pub 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura Mondays: Katie Shorey Tuesdays: Ken Devoe Wednesdays: Frank Barajas Thursdays: Jim Friery (4p); Bluegrass Jam (6:30 pm) Fri 7/10: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples Sat 7/11: Dave Blanchard Band Sun 7/12: Ken Devoe Fri 7/17: Teresa Russell & The post Music Calendar July 8 – July 21 appeared first on Ventura Breeze.