Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) has awarded $2,087,811 in one-year grants to seven Ventura County providers and community organizations through its 2026 Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability & Equity (RISE) Grant Program. Founded in 2011, Gold Coast Health Plan serves approximately 220,000 Medi-Cal members in Ventura County through its network of physicians, specialists, behavioral health providers, and The post Gold Coast Health Plan Awards $2 Million in Community Grants appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

By Dave Ramser – I blurted to a total stranger across Moon’s Thai on Thompson before my brain — or my wife — had a chance to stop me.  “Are those the happiest Crocs on earth?”  He was waiting for his takeout order and smiled. His Crocs were covered in Disney characters.  “Yes, they are.”  I The post Are Those the Happiest Crocs on Earth? appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Plans for a large-scale kelp farm off the Ventura County coast are moving forward following a unanimous California Coastal Commission decision Sept. 9. Ocean Rainforest plans to develop a 2,000-acre giant kelp cultivation facility in federal waters approximately 6 miles offshore from Ventura County. The company plans to grow native giant kelp and bring the The post Ventura Kelp Farm Moves Forward After Coastal Commission Approval appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Registration is now open for Fall Session II of Ventura Wild, an outdoor education program offered by Ventura Land Trust. Its programs connect children and families with nature by nurturing awareness, knowledge, skills, and stewardship of the natural world. Into the Autumn Wild Autumn brings new opportunities for children and families to learn, explore, and The post Ventura Wild Fall Session II appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

By Visit Ventura – The Ventura Pier is, in many ways, Ventura’s centerpiece. Pronging out into the Pacific at the base of our folded hills, the Ventura Pier is visible from almost any high point in town. Walk Ventura’s beaches and, in the distance, it wavers like a child’s matchstick project. Sit on the sand The post 15 Fascinating Facts About the Ventura Pier appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

The Ventura College Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2027–28 school year. The application deadline for students in the Paramedic and Career Education programs is November 23, with scholarship decisions expected by mid-December. The deadline for all other scholarships is January 22, 2027, with students notified of results by mid-April. Scholarship awards will be The post Ventura College Scholarships Now Open appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Hi, I’m Bella, a 1-year-old sweet Husky/Corgi mix who loves to play! My days are filled with joy as I explore toys and share smiles with everyone around me. I love being around people and children, making new dog friends and exploring everything around me. I’m a bundle of joy who is always ready for The post Forever Home Wanted appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) has opened a pet food pantry that will distribute food at no cost to local residents. The Ventura-based C.A.R.L. Thrift Store, at 2750 E. Main St., Suite B, will serve as the pantry’s hub. It will be open from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, while supplies last. The post C.A.R.L. Opens Pet Food Pantry to Help Local Families appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

By the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) – While skunks are generally docile creatures, they do have a very potent method of fending off people or animals who bother them. Unfortunately, some dogs don’t get the hint soon enough and become the target of a skunk’s spray. There is nothing The post What To Do if Your Dog Gets Sprayed by a Skunk appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

By Leslie Sokol – In today’s fast-paced world, it can be hard to find meaningful ways for different generations to truly connect. But there’s a simple, joyful, and often overlooked solution: moving together. Exercise not only boosts health, it also nurtures the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren—making that connection more important than ever. Intergenerational The post Stronger Together: How Movement Strengthens the Grandparent–Grandchild Bond appeared first on Ventura Breeze.