Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) is participating in the 3rd Annual California Adopt-A-Pet Dayon Saturday, June 6th, 2026, from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Camarillo and Simi Valley Animal Shelters. This is a statewide adoption event with over 150 participating shelters. The goal of the event is to adopt out as many animals into The post VCAS Participating in the 3rd Annual California Adopt-A-Pet Day  appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Hi, I’m Timmy — a very lucky dog. My human, Linda, adopted me nine years ago, and she thinks I’m about 11 years old. I’m a mix of Papillon, corgi and dachshund. I came from an Ojai no-kill rescue after being saved from a high-kill shelter. Linda named me Timmy because I was very timid The post Scamp Club: Timmy appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Home Improvement Show Returns to Ventura County Fairgrounds with Fresh Upgrade Ideas and Tiny Homes Village, June 12–14. Looking for a kitchen remodel, bath upgrade, or a fresh home makeover? Or maybe you’re exploring ADUs for rental income, adding a granny unit, or even taking a tiny home on the road. See what’s new in The post Ventura Home Improvement, Food & Wine Expo 2026 appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Ventura College Foundation distributed a record amount of scholarship funding to students. A total of $1,037,741 in scholarships was awarded to students during the Foundation’s 37th Annual Scholarship Awards ceremony, May 16, at the Ventura College Sportsplex Field. Established in 1983, the Ventura College Foundation transforms students’ lives through The post Ventura College Foundation Sets Scholarship Record appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

On May 12, Ventura Land Trust secured an important victory in its fight to keep Hall Canyon Road and Ventura Hills Nature Preserve open to the public. A judge denied Chevron and Aera Energy’s motion for a preliminary injunction that sought to close public access to Hall Canyon Road and Ventura Land Trust’s trailhead during ongoing litigation.  In the ruling, The post Court Upholds Public Access to Hall Canyon Road for Now appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Wonderful women’s social club designed for beach cities’ residents: Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme. With 220+ members, we have lots of activities to get you out of the house. From bunco and mahjong to book clubs, dining out and hiking. Plus our monthly meetings host interesting speakers. The speaker for our June 3rd coffee meeting The post Beach Cities Neighbors and Newcomers Social Club appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Carol Leish on a fun trip visiting friends near Portland, Oregon.     Heading out of town? Take The Breeze with you and send us a snapshot from your adventure! editor@venturabreeze.com. The post On Vacation – Oregon appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Join Ventura Land Trust, Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council, and Ventura Fire Department for an informative evening focused on community wildfire preparedness and safety. This interactive presentation will gather community feedback on VLT’s 2023 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) in advance of updates. As part of Ventura City & County requirements, fuel clearance must be completed by June 1st each year The post Community Wildfire Preparedness & Safety Evening appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

By PW Robinson – Veronica Sanchez, well-known local animal activist with Legacy of Love, was driving through Midtown one afternoon when she saw an elderly homeless woman struggling with her cart. Veronica pulled over and approached her. She quickly realized the woman was injured, exhausted, and in deteriorating condition. She decided to do something about The post Friends of Barbara Gives Hope to Elderly Homeless Women appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

By Patricia Schallert – Nestled along the scenic coastline of McGrath State Beach, summers there were once filled with adventure, sunshine, and family fun. Campers woke to the sound of crashing waves and cool ocean breezes, while visitors spent their days swimming, kayaking through calm waterways, surfing Pacific waves, and exploring the nearby estuary. Whether The post The Future of McGrath State Beach appeared first on Ventura Breeze.