Lisa and Jim McLaughlin spent the month of July in Arizona. “If you want a Breeze in Arizona, you have to bring it yourself “   Heading out of town? Take The Breeze with you and send us a snapshot from your adventure! Editor@venturabreeze.com. The post On Vacation – Arizona appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

The Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarship Program awarded $2,009,312 to students across Ventura County in 2026, surpassing the nonprofit’s previous scholarship grantmaking record. “As another incredible scholarship season closes and we enter a new school year, we are proud to celebrate the hard work and promise of the students this program exists to serve,” said The post VCCF Scholarships Surpass $2 Million Milestone appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Community Memorial Healthcare is expanding access to primary care by offering after-hours appointments at four locations across Ventura County: Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Santa Paula. Patients and their families can now schedule appointments with a family medicine physician or pediatrician outside traditional office hours. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 The post Community Memorial Adds After-Hours Care appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

CineFest returns for its third year to Downtown Ventura as part of ArtWalk Ventura 2026, bringing two days of independent film, emerging voices, filmmaker conversations, and awards to the big screen. CineFest at ArtWalk Ventura September 26–27, 1 – 7 pm both days Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10 555 E. Main Street, Ventura  Planned and The post CineFest Brings Independent Film to Ventura appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

By Richard Lieberman – The City of Ventura’s Olivas Park Drive and Levee Extension Project has reached its halfway point. The $51 million effort began in August 2025 and was expected to take two years to complete. Currently, the project has reached the halfway point and is expected to be completed in summer 2027. The The post Olivas Park Drive Project Reaches Halfway Point appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Community Access Partners of San Buenaventura, better known as CAPS Media, continues to serve as Ventura’s vital hub for public, educational, and government access television and radio. Located at 65 Day Road on the Ventura College campus, this independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization fulfills its mission of creating an engaged and informed community through participation in The post CAPS Media: Empowering Ventura Voices appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Caroline Frick and Juliette Frick in McCall Idaho on the “Five Fun Loving Bears” bronze with a copy of the Ventura Breeze they brought with them. This was part of an action-packed grandparent road trip with their Mimi and Papa. Heading out of town? Take The Breeze with you and send us a snapshot from The post On Vacation – Idaho appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Discussion Topics Include: Development Opportunities Harbor Village Visitation Harbor Recreation Priorities Parcel 5 Cultural Arts Park Transportation This workshop will be held in person only. Refreshments 8:30 am. Contact Jessica Rauch at jrauch@venturaharbor.com with any questions. https://venturaharbor.com/#docaccess-dd4f3cfe11b8e4dbb949d501694f06b1   The post Ventura Port District Public Workshop appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) has received a $40,000 grant from AgWest Farm Credit to help prepare and develop the organization’s new Southbank Learning Farm, a 3.63-acre agricultural education and workforce development site located behind the Ventura County Juvenile Facilities in Oxnard. The grant will support the development of a unique community resource where The post SEEAG Receives $40,000 AgWest Farm Credit Grant for Southbank Learning Farm appeared first on Ventura Breeze.

Madelyn Scarpulla, the owner of Los Angeles Ninja Academy, opened her new academy at 4450 Dupont Court. “My intention for Los Angeles Ninja Academy two years ago was to grow the sport of ninja and the World Ninja League’s presence on the west coast,” says Scarpulla.  “In two years, my team and I have accomplished The post Ninja Academy Ventura Opens appeared first on Ventura Breeze.