Local Ojai author Joan Virginia Allen will visit the Ojai Library at 2pm on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to talk about her book Navigating Dynamic Aging. Navigating Dynamic Aging is the inspiring memoir of Joan Virginia Allen. In this deeply personal work, Joan reflects on the experiences that led her to embrace dynamic aging as The post Navigating Dynamic Aging – An author talk with Joan Virginia Allen – at the Ojai Library appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Ventura Land Trust (VLT) has received a competitive grant from the California Coastal Commission’s Whale Tail Grant Program to expand coastal education opportunities for Santa Paula youth. The funding is part of a $2 million statewide investment announced April 17, 2026, supporting coastal education, conservation, and public access. The Coastal Commission selected 47 projects from The post Ventura Land Trust Wins Grant to Connect Youth to Coast appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Following a recent inspection, the tennis courts at Camino Real Park, originally built in 1972, have been closed. The inspection determined that the courts have reached the end of their usable lifespan. Resurfacing or sealing the cracks is no longer a viable or cost-effective solution. A full rebuild is required. The most recent estimate, completed The post Camino Real Tennis Courts Update appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

The City of Ventura’s workshop series designed to support tenants, property owners, and property managers in building strong, informed, and successful rental relationships. These workshops provide clear, practical guidance on rental rights and responsibilities, housing standards, communication tools, and resources available through the City’s Housing Services and community partners. Whether you’re new to renting or The post Ventura Housing Connections Series appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

CAPS Media recently celebrated 25 years of serving the community at your Community Media Center. The event featured long-time community producers, city dignitaries, and many new faces that were curious & excited about what CAPS has to offer. Station and production truck tours, music by Doc Ventura, video production by ECTV students and tasty food The post Spring Productions, Summer Youth Offerings & Community Radio Update appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County is planning a new affordable housing development in Ojai that will bring five tiny homes to local families priced out of the traditional housing market. The Montgomery Street Tiny Homes project, expected to break ground in summer 2026, will include two tiny home duplexes and one single-family home designed The post Habitat Ventura Plans Ojai Tiny Homes appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDBVC) has received the 2026 WIOA Trailblazer Award from the National Association of Workforce Boards, recognizing the agency’s leadership, innovation, and regional partnerships in workforce development. The national award honors one workforce board each year for excellence in strategic planning and labor market forecasting. WDBVC was selected from The post Ventura County Workforce Board Receives National Honor appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

By Liz Kohlberg – On Thursday May 8th, The Builders Club of DeAnza Data Middle School, with the support of the Ventura Kiwanis Club, continued their twenty-year tradition of presenting homemade quilts to the nursing staff of the Ventura County Medical Center Oncology and Chemotherapy Clinic to share with those in need.  During the presentation The post Liz De Anza Students Donate Quilts to VCMC Oncology Clinic appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

With less than four weeks until race day, regional nonprofit City Impact Inc. reports strong momentum for its 16th Annual Beachfront Run, scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, along the Ventura Promenade. As of press time, 762 runners are registered – well ahead of the same point in previous years – with participation expected to The post Beachfront Run Approaches Race Day with Strong Turnout appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

By Steve Bennett, Assemblymember – As a former high school teacher, I know firsthand the incredible potential of our local students and the realities of financial barriers that often stand between them and their college degrees. That is why I am proud to share an opportunity that helps close that gap for some of our The post Scholarships for Central Coast Students appeared first on Ventura Breeze.