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Vol. 16, No. 26 – Sept 20 – Oct 3, 2023 - Mailbox
Greetings, Sheldon: I received the issue of the Ventura Breeze, including the piece on San Buenaventura State Beach today! I was so excited that you included two copies! Thank you so much for including this in your local paper and sending the copies to me. This truly made my day….week…..month! Best to you, Amannda DeBoef […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 25 – Sept 6 – Sept 19, 2023 - Mailbox

Vol. 16, No. 24 – Aug 23 – Sept 5, 2023 - Mailbox
Breeze: Great job Sheldon. As always, thanks for the support! Darin Schindler Ventura Chief of Police Mr. Editor: Please no awards for city until they fix roads…… worse now than ever… Nice to see you are a Trojan, I am class of 56……. and your comments on Community Colleges is right on. Robert […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 23 – Aug 9 – Aug 22, 2023 - Mailbox

Vol. 16, No. 22 – July 26 – Aug 8, 2023 - Mailbox
Letter to the Editor. I was at Vons and was surprised to see a woman and her husband and infant son shopping with the mother wearing a bathing suit. Now, the supermarket is close to the beach and it was a warm day but what surprised me was she was wearing a thong, with her […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 21 – July 12 – July 25, 2023 - Mailbox

Vol. 16, No. 19 – June 14 – June 27, 2023 - Mailbox
Breeze: This is in response to the latest article in the May 31 to June 13 Ventura Breeze written by the current President, Patrick D.Pothier. This being the 100th Birthday, I’d like to help fill in some important and missing information about the history of civic service and service to the community. Long before women […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 18 – May 31 – June 13, 2023 - Mailbox
Sheldon: Thanks for giving my letter all that space. And I appreciated the precise and detailed response from Jennifer Buckley, Senior Community Outreach Specialist (I marvel at the titles they conjure up in local government offices.) It was part informative and part Orwellian details based on info provided by Parking and Mobility Program analyst Sergio […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 16 – May 3 – May 16, 2023 - Mailbox
editor: I grew up the daughter of generations of hunters. I was a pretty good shot in my day, deemed best marksman at my summer camp. I named all my dolls “Annie” for Annie Oakley. Decades later, I join those dismayed by the lack of initiative by responsible leadership in addressing the American epidemic of […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon: Thanks very much for publishing my dear friend Geoff obit and printing it in your Ventura Breeze. Peace, Shayne Sheldon: A rude and thoughtless comment in “As I See It” regarding the 41 year old woman having pleaded guilty for murder struck me as out of place for a person who I thought […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 14 – Apr 5 – Apr 18, 2023 - Mailbox
Hello Sheldon, It’s good to see you writing op eds for the Ventura Breeze again. I stopped reading the VB after you stopped writing for it, but now I am back. I hope you continue as I greatly enjoy your informative and incisive writing. Best regards, Jim Sullivan Ventura, CA PS. I applaud your comments […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 - Mailbox

Vol. 16, No. 09 – Jan 25 – Feb 7, 2023 - Mailbox

Vol. 16, No. 08 – Jan 11 – Jan 24, 2023 - Mailbox
Editor: In your last issue (page 8) you had a photo of the Pierpont Bay Bath House. What was that? Could you give me more information? Thanks Robert Allen Ventura opinions Re. Ventura Breeze Vol. 16, No. 7 December 28, 2022 – January 10, 2023 “Aera Energy and the Gene Haas Foundation help Ventura Teens […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 07 – Dec 28, 2022 – Jan 10, 2023 - Mailbox
Breeze: Thanks for printing the article by Richard Senate. The way the Missions allowed Spanish soldiers to kill the Natives and rape their women is disgusting. They were slaves and yet no reparations have ever been offered. It was the only slavery in California except when Native American tribes made slaves of other tribes defeated […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 06 – Dec 14 – Dec 27, 2022 – Mailbox

Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 - Mailbox
Sheldon: Like myself, so many people will miss your opinion section in the Breeze, even when you’re not correct, your readers adore you. I hope this monumental change doesn’t cause readership to diminish, like it did when the Reporter sold years ago. Did you sell the Breeze? Laural Starr Laural: “When you’re not correct”- When […] Read More »Sheldon Where Art Thou?

Vol. 16, No. 03 – Nov 2 – Nov 15, 2022 - Mailbox
Sheldon Thank you for all you have done. We gained a number of new members thanks to the info in The Breeze. I love the Breeze and I think you do a bang up job. Lauraine Effress BCNN Breeze: Several years ago, I met Sheldon Brown and was invited to write for the Ventura Breeze. […] Read More »Vol. 16, No. 02 – Oct 19 – Nov 1, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 16, No. 01 – Oct 5 – Oct 18, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 26 – Sept 21 – Oct 4, 2022 - Mailbox
Mr. Brown, I was cleaning out my emails and, oh my, I never saw this. My sincere condolences. Breezy was so sweet and helpful to me whenever we interacted. This makes me so sad. Thank you for sharing with me Mr. Brown. Please take care. Michelle Michel Dear Sheldon: Sending well wishes and peaceful thoughts […] Read More »Vol. 15, No. 24 – Aug 24 – Sept 6, 2022 – Mailbox
Dear Editor: I was delighted to read the Breeze’s excellent front page coverage of the USL League two final which unfolded with great excitement following a thrilling come from behind victory by our local soccer heroes, Ventura County Fusion. I was there and it was a thriller– and a wonderful boost for local soccer. Well […] Read More »Vol. 15, No. 23 – Aug 10 – Aug 23, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 22 – July 27 – Aug 9, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 21 – July 13 – July 26, 2022 - Mailbox
Dear Janet Friedman and Susanne David – I tried to figure out how to track you down so that I could formally thank you for your donation to my go fund me. I imagine you saw it in the Breeze and I just want to thank you both so much for acting on it! You […] Read More »Vol. 15, No. 19 – June 15 – June 28, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 18 – June 1 – June 14, 2022 - Mailbox
Breeze: What are Measures A and B, and why is it so important for County voters to vote “yes” when oil companies are saying vote “no”? Here’s the answer: Approving Measures A and B will confirm that voters agree that all new oil well development in Ventura County should be subject to the modern environmental […] Read More »Vol. 15, No. 17 – May 18 – May 31, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 16 – May 4 – May 17, 2022 – Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 15 – Apr 20 – May 3, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 14 – Apr 6 – Apr 19, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 13 – Mar 23 – Apr 5, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 12 – Mar 9 – Mar 22, 2022 - Mailbox
Mr. Editor: You are too easy on Trump. He is a complete A-hole— amazingly incompetent. Also, your review of guns is insufficient. We need constitutional amendment to really limit guns. No chance of course, but worth the battle, thanks for your little paper. Robert A. Lombardi an old guy. Robert: I can’t argue with a […] Read More »Vol. 15, No. 11 – Feb 23 – Mar 8, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 10 – Feb 9 – Feb 22, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 09 – Jan 26 – Feb 8, 2022 - Mailbox
Breeze: First I would like to say how much I like the Breeze for local information. I moved to Ventura in 2005 and subscribed to the Star for local information and goings on until they kept cutting back on local info. I stopped my subscription when the Star had the same info as the LA […] Read More »Vol. 15, No. 08 – Jan 12 – Jan 25, 2022 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 07 – Dec 29,2021 – Jan 11, 2022 - Mailbox
Sheldon; I would like to give a shout out to Standard Industries, a recycling center in Saticoy where I have frequented many times to drop off recyclables. As a volunteer for Canine Adoption and Rescue League in Santa Paula, I have started a recycling fundraiser and use the proceeds to do repairs to the kennel […] Read More »Vol. 15, No. 06 – Dec 15 – Dec 28, 2021 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 05 – Dec 1 – Dec 14, 2021 – Mailbox
Letters to the Editor Proposed Logging in the Los Padres Forest is Unacceptable. As a life-long resident of Ventura County I realize how lucky I am to live between the ocean, two rivers and our majestic mountains in the Los Padres National Forest. Many local residents enjoy recreating in the Los Padres at Pine Mountain, […] Read More »Vol. 15, No. 04 – Nov 17 – Nov 30, 2021 - Mailbox

Vol. 15, No. 03 – Nov 3 – Nov 16, 2021 - Mailbox
Hi Sheldon, I would like to inform you that there is a human version of Ivermectin. (from one of Sheldon’s previous articles “Speaking of things funny, some folks who are against getting COVID vaccines, are attempting to obtain over-the-counter ivermectin to prevent COVID, which is used to de-worm horses and cows.”) My brother came down […] Read More »Vol. 15, No. 01 – Oct 6 – Oct 19, 2021 - Mailbox
Editor: Conserving water is not enough to fend off our impending crisis. You can empty a bucket with an eye-dropper or kick it over, either way, it will stay empty if there is no water to refill it and the County of Ventura is doing nothing to create a new supply of potable water. All […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 25 – Sept 8 – Sept 21, 2021 - Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 24 – Aug 25 – Sept 7, 2021 - Mailbox
Folks: San Buenaventura could run out of water. Really. We have only local supplies to rely on and they are very low and dependent on fall and winter rains (in 2021-22) for real re-supply. We need lots of rain to fill our lake, river, streams and aquifers.Will they come? If you think this is just a severe drought, you might […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 23 – Aug 11 – Aug 24, 2021 - Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 22 – July 28 – Aug 10, 2021 - Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 - Mailbox
To opinions In the El Jardin courtyard on Main street near California street there was a 100 year old Fiddle leaf fig tree, Ficus Lyrata. Usually these are house plants. This bad boy was at least 40 ft tall and in the sun. Ficus trees are notorious for surface roots and this guy was right up against […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 20 – June 30 – July 13, 2021 - Mailbox
Folks: The horrendous collapse of the condo tower in Miami, with over 150 people missing at this point is a modern tragedy. It is impossible to imagine the pain and suffering of the victims and the terror of those who wait to hear if any more can be found alive in the rubble. But a […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 19 – June 16 – June 29, 2021 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon, Does anyone like gas-powered leaf blowers? From neighborhoods and business complexes, to parks and schools, it’s impossible to escape their raucous presence. They are mega polluters which spew smog forming compounds, such as ozone and carbon monoxide into the air. What’s more, these machines can generate 115 decibels of sound, which can cause […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 18 – June 2 – June 15, 2021 - Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 17 – May 19 – June 1, 2021- Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 15 – April 21 – May 4, 2021 - Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 14 – April 7 – April 20, 2021 - Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 13 – Mar 24 – April 6, 2021 - Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 12 – Mar 10 – Mar 23, 2021 - Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 11 – Feb 24 – Mar 9, 2021 - Mailbox
Dear amazing Publisher of the Ventura Breeze: First may I please thank you Sheldon from the bottom of my heart and on behalf of the many folks who found the Ventura Parkinson’s Disease Support Group because of your incredible generosity to print our meeting notices since January, 2016! There have also been many times over […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 10 – Feb 10 – Feb 23, 2021 - Mailbox
Breeze: Just picked up your newspaper as we left Andreas today. Thoroughly enjoyed the historical piece about the Lagomarsinos and the classic Koch home. A lot of good reporting in a very small space, it covered a lot. Most of us are sick of politics and want to learn more about the history of this […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 09 – Jan 27 – Feb 9, 2021 - Mailbox
Sheldon……. Feel as you might about Trump, this is America. I started to read your commentary and was stopped when you said, “for those who belong to the party of “law and order” saying it so sarcastically about the Republican Party, really? Like we don’t want law and order. You should be ashamed of yourself! […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 08 – Jan 13 – Jan 26, 2021 - Mailbox
Opinions: I read the letter from Larry Dote. I see that Mr. Dote is misinformed on some important issues. I wonder where he got this information from? Right wing talking points aren’t facts. And the fact that millions of Americans believe this stuff is disturbing to say the least. I hope for Mr. Dote and his ilk […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 07 – Dec 30, 2020 – Jan 12, 2021 - Mailbox
Dear Editor: What a kind an amazing tribute you and the Ventura Breeze did for Robert and I in your Nov 18-Dec 1 issue by printing the story that my husband, Robert Jenkins, had lost his 14 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease on November 2nd. Words are not adequate to share my deep heart-felt gratitude […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 06 – Dec 16 – Dec 29, 2020 - Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 05 – Dec 2 – Dec 15, 2020 - Mailbox
Ventura Breeze When watching expert speakers on TV you can tell how intelligent they are by how many books are shown behind them. The fewer the number of books the less intelligent they are. Unless, of course they hire Rent A Book to bring bookshelves full of books to their office or home for the […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 04 – Nov 18 – Dec 1, 2020 - Mailbox
In your most recent issue, Vol. 14, No. 3, there was a beautiful photo of Ventura City Hall lit up in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although October is officially over, I would like to bring some awareness to metastatic breast cancer in the hopes that next year on October 13, MBC day, City […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 03 – Nov 4 – Nov 17, 2020 – Mailbox
Editor: I am very concerned about potential confrontations at polling places because of the deep partisan divides and baseless claims by President Trump. And his statements such as “to go into the polls and watch very carefully.” And telling his gun-toting fascist militias to “stand back and stand by”. In other words be prepared to […] Read More »Vol. 14, No. 02 – Oct 21 – Nov 3, 2020 - Mailbox

Vol. 14, No. 01 – Oct 7 – Oct 20, 2020 - Mailbox
Dear Editor: Your vote, your voice. Make it heard! The November election is rapidly approaching. Voting is your right and your duty but first you must register. If you are not yet registered to vote the deadline to register online is October 19th. To register online go to RegisterToVote.ca.gov. The League of Women Voters of […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 26 – Sept 23 – Oct 6, 2020 - Mailbox
Breeze William Shakespeare once said, “The eyes are the mirror to your soul”. Our masks cannot mask or diminish the power of connection that is transmitted through the eyes of another; a window opens to our own lives, getting a glimpse of ourselves in the moment. Our eyes don’t lie: they show the […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 24 – Aug 26 – Sept 8, 2020 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 23 – Aug 12 – Aug 25, 2020 - Mailbox
Editor, Now that the controversial statue of Father Junipero Serra has been removed, I would like to suggest that we replace it with someone who is not controversial, who worked in the arts, and whose most famous creation was “born” here in Ventura. I would like to see a statue of Erle Stanley Gardner standing […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 22 – July 29 – Aug 11, 2020 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 21 – July 15 – July 28, 2020 - Mailbox
Some historical artifacts were erected to celebrate great accomplishments, some were to remind all the pain and suffering they caused. If anybody reading this was there with Father Junipero Serra, or has immediate family members who were there, or first person recording of events inflected upon family members; you may well have a right to […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 19 – June 17 – June 30, 2020 – Mailbox
Dear Ventura City Council Members and the Ventura County Public Health Officer, Let’s face it, the coronavirus is now sprinting along, infections are rising rapidly all over California. The Ventura County infection rate has risen to higher levels today, than ever. The hospitalizations are rising, give it a week or two and the death rates […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 17 – May 20 – June 2, 2020 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 16 – May 6 – May 19, 2020 - Mailbox
Sheldon: Your deep convictions and passion were in evidence in your opinion in the Breeze, and, appropriately so, I might add! Ed Wehan Breeze: I support re-opening of public parks including restrooms for those who may need to use limited restroom facilities I object to age discrimination of limits for those age 70 or above […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 15 – Apr 22 – May 5, 2020 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 14 – Apr 8 – Apr 21, 2020 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 13 – Mar 25 – Apr 7, 2020 - Mailbox
Dear Editor: The national news on TV is, finally, presenting a picture of Trump, that I have been grousing about for months. Of course, who he is, what he is, has been evident to everyone, ever since he took office. He is not a me-too. He is a me-only. The worst person in the world to have charge […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 12 – Mar 11 – Mar 24, 2020 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 11 – Feb 26 – Mar 10, 2020 - Mailbox
Dear Editor: Trump never ran for President. He ran for Dictator. He has always envied and admired Putin. Trump is not just trying to take over the Justice Dept. and all other Government functions. He wants to be anointed. He wants his own country, ala Putin. He not only admired Putin, he envies Putin. He wants what […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 10 – Feb 12 – Feb 25, 2020 - Mailbox
Breeze: I took my puppies to the Jersey Mikes at the Von’s shopping center at the corner of Telephone and Victoria today. We planned to share the sunny day using the outdoor table and chairs. I forgot that all of the tables and chairs there, including the ones under the newly installed pergolas have been […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 9 – Jan 29 – Feb 11, 2020 - Mailbox
SENIORS SHOULD READ THIS Dear Editor: Just got a new twist on old scam. Now the caller asks if I know someone named, and they name one of my grandsons. I never give any info. I know all these calls are scams, especially when they call an old lady. Lucky for me, I’m old, but […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 8 – Jan 15 – Jan 28, 2020 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 7 – Jan 1 – Jan 14, 2020 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 6 – Dec 18 – Dec 31, 2019 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 5 – Dec 4 – Dec 17, 2019 - Mailbox
Breeze: I have friends that say why don’t we just convert salty ocean water into drinking water? Huntington Beach is building a seawater desalination plant that will provide drinking water to supply 100,000 homes (basically the size of Ventura). The problem is the cost which is about $1billion. A bit more than Ventura can afford. […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 4 – Nov 20 – Dec 3, 2019 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 3 – Nov 6 – Nov 19, 2019 - Mailbox

Vol. 13, No. 2 – Oct 23 – Nov 5, 2019 - Mailbox
Folks: We Californians are in for it once these intense winds blow through the dried up mountains and foothills, potentially knocking down high tension power lines and starting fires. Now we begin to see some notice of the need for “Microgrids” that service communities with local power without the need for PG&E or SCE supplying […] Read More »Vol. 13, No. 1 – Oct 9 – Oct 22, 2019 - Mailbox
Breeze: My Opinion on gas prices and taxes is that we are getting screwed…again, and the roads are not getting any better. Folks should pay better attention during midterm elections and not bow down to the promise of road and highway fixes and hope for the best, the last gas tax vote was a huge […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 26 – Sept 25 – Oct 8, 2019 - Mailbox
Dear Editor: Listen to all the voices. Hundreds of voices squealing about impeachment. Everyone on TV news is parsing that word. Do we or don’t we? Do we call it impeach? Do we call it an investigation? Does what we call this matter? Every commentator has advice for the Democrats. Enough already! Every commentator is so […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 25 – Sept 11 – Sept 24, 2019 – Mailbox
Sheldon, What a great idea for our Councilmembers to host quarterly townhall meetings. With the new district election process, it gives our representatives an opportunity to have a local focus balanced with a citywide understanding. As a fan of CAPS TV Council coverage, I’m wondering if a Councilmember or two will use this forum to […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 24 – Aug 28 – Sept 10, 2019 - Mailbox
Breeze: Eight new people found us (Ventura Parkinson’s Disease Support Group) because of you and that beautiful spot you had us on page 11 in the July-Aug edition of the fabulous Ventura Breeze, and we had over 60 attend!! You knocked it out of the park for us – thank you so much again! Patty […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 23 – Aug 14 – Aug 27, 2019 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon, It was sad to hear in one of your recent editor’s remarks that you feel that you should (for reasons of appearing ‘non-partisan’) refrain from voicing your opinions about important issues that affect all of us, and about the criminals in our government currently who are kidnapping & caging children (without keeping records, […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 22 – July 31 – Aug 13, 2019 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon Brown, Editor, Ventura Breeze, Planting trees is the most effective and aesthetic way to restore soil, reduce heat islands and air pollution, and pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. If the VC2040 General Plan sets a goal to plant and maintain a million trees by 2030, what is the goal for the […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 21 – July 17 – July 30, 2019 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon Brown, As a fellow citizen dedicated to the cause of climate justice and resilience, I hope you will urge your readers to speak out as the County Supervisors decide what to include in the Draft General Plan and Climate Action Plan on August 6 at 1:30. Many individuals and groups have proposed policies […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 20 – July 3 – July 16, 2019 - Mailbox
Dear Editor: “They got what they deserved.” That’s what I hear, when the anti-immigrant individuals talk about the two innocents, who died, trying to reach the United States. Where’s the compassion? Where are the heartaches.? Not on this side of the border. These are the people who mimic Trump’s policy of keeping immigrants out of our country. The […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 19 – June 19 – July 2, 2019 - Mailbox

Vol. 12, No. 18 – June 5 – June 18, 2019 - Mailbox

Vol. 12, No. 17 – May 22 – June 4, 2019 - Mailbox
Dear Editor, Donald Trump wants to celebrate the 4th of July on the steps of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Statue. Abraham Lincoln, an outstanding president of the United States. His greatest achievement was helping to free the slaves. A terrible, dark, and cruel, part of our past. Free men and women had been abducted from parts of Africa, […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 16 – May 8 – May 21, 2019 - Mailbox

Vol. 12, No. 15 – Apr 24 – May 7, 2019 - Mailbox
Dear Editor, Re: March 26th edition I agree with your recent correspondent, XXXXX XXX. She does sound hyperbolic and hysterical. True. Her statements that Trump views Putin, Kim Jung Un and Xi Jinping as his heroes while happily desiring to destroy them with nuclear weapons defies any logic. Trump clearly has no desire to wage […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 14 – Apr 10 – Apr 23, 2019 - Mailbox
Breeze: President Donald Trump said his father, Fred Trump, was born in “a very wonderful place in Germany.” But Fred Trump was actually born in New York City. “My father is German, was German. Born in a very wonderful place in Germany,” Trump said of his father while meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. If Trump […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 13 – Mar 27 – Apr 9, 2019 - Mailbox
Dear Editor: Is it possible? Are there some Republicans in Congress that can see the real Trump. The bigot. The crooked bigot. The least educated; the least read person ever to have sat in that chair in the Oval Office. Are some of those Republicans beginning to see the danger, and the damage, this, illegally elected, […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 12 – Mar 13 – Mar 26, 2019 - Mailbox
Opinions: I read in the LA Times (can I say that?) that Pope Francis warned bishops he wants “concrete measures” to stamp out sex abuse in the church. He handed out 21 proposals for cracking down on predator priests. Seems to me the only proposal necessary should be to let them get married (to a […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 11 – Feb 27 – Mar 12, 2019 - Mailbox
To Sheldon Re: Trump supporters. Sheldon, your comments on the Electoral College are well supported. As any student of Constitution Law will see there are many clauses from 1787 that do not apply today. That is why scholars opine that the Constitution is a living document that creates and expands and yes even contracts through our […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 10 – Feb 13 – Feb 26, 2019 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon Thank you for running the article in the Breeze about Circle of Friends now accepting new members. It was a hit! Ten women showed up at our February 6 luncheon with an interest in becoming members. Fantastic success and definitely because the Breeze is so well read! Marion Phalan Breeze: I know that […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 9 – Jan 30 – Feb 12, 2019 - Mailbox
Dear Editor, I’m writing to you in regards to a vile and disrespectful “cartoon” you published in your Jan. 16-29th edition. I was appalled at the tasteless and unpatriotic smear of our current President. What so many seem to forget or have just decided they don’t care, half of the population voted for and supports […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 8 – Jan 16 – Jan 29, 2019 - Mailbox

Vol. 12, No. 7 – Jan 3 – Jan 15, 2019 - Mailbox
[email protected] The difference between Clinton and Trump lying about affairs that when Clinton did it he committed purgery (perjury), then the press said it’s no big deal. So it’s no big deal, particularly when Trump didn’t commit purgery. Samuel Goodin Samuel: So Trump having affairs is okay as long as he didn’t commit perjury? Wonder […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 6 – Dec 19, 2018 – Jan 2, 2019 - Mailbox
Editor: I was saddened to read that the Ventura Unified School District Superintendent resigned due to the actions of a single school board member. She was upset after reading about a sermon he delivered years ago in another city. He happens to be an ordained minister, as well as an education professional. Today, many pastors […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 5 – Dec 5 – Dec 18, 2018 - Mailbox
Letter to the editor Re: Homeless at 81 (article in previous Breeze by Jennifer Tipton) Edison Electric Company in Ventura offers a medical baseline discount for people like myself. Once approved the bill does go way up the first month- using my oxygen concentrator in the first month. Month 2 the bill is shockingly low, […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 4 – Nov 21 – Dec 4, 2018 - Mailbox
Dear Councilmember: Those of us that are residents in the Pierpont area are most impacted by STVRs. We were given our chance to voice our position during the STVR working group. I know because I was a participant. The survey that the city is disseminating on STVRs does not in any way shape or form […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 3 – Nov 7 – Nov 20, 2018 - Mailbox
Editor…..Please stop with the political drivel in your column……..We all know that you are more liberal than Bernie Sanders….but to quote Eugene Robinson? If Kanya West is an Uncle Tom, then Eugene is an Auntie Tommie…who can only write stuff that Bezos tells him to write…He has not had an intelligent piece since USA […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 2 – Oct 24 – Nov 6, 2018 - Mailbox
Editor: The Clean Power Alliance is made up of 31 jurisdictions and the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura, awarded Calpine Energy Solutions a four-year contract to provide data management and call center services to an initial 1 million customers. Ventura, Camarillo, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks have joined the Clean Power Alliance, which offers […] Read More »Vol. 12, No. 1 - Oct 10 - Oct 23, 2018 - Mailbox
Sheldon Who did the research on Padre Serra? No name is mentioned. It goes to show you how false press is released to the public and how uneducated certain people are. The Padres including Padre Serra helped Native Americans against the abusive and cruel Spanish Soldiers. It was the Spanish military who treated the Indians […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 26 – Sept 26 – Oct 9, 2018 – Mailbox
Hi I enjoyed your 9/12-9/25 edition including the article on rainwater & greywater harvesting, an important topic for our drought-prone area. A minor correction needed on Page 8 however: The URL for more info is misspelled; it should read “greywateraction.org”, not “grewateraction.org” Thanks! Gary B. Oh y did we leave out y? Publisher: Just wanted […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 25 - Sept 12 - Sept 25, 2018 - Mailbox

Vol. 11, No. 24 – Aug 29 – Sept 11, 2018 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon, Isn’t it a waste and a shame that the Foster Library has to CLOSE for the day when the temperature gets HOT? Why can’t air conditioning be installed? Wouldn’t it be worth the cost, particularly for the children? Contacting some Indoor AC specialists can help officials decide the best route, keeping the library […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 23 - Aug 15 - Aug 28, 2018 - Mailbox
Good Venturan returned wallet today This morning my husband drove over to the east end to care for a friend’s dogs while they are away, and he unknowingly dropped his wallet while walking the neighborhood. A couple hours later he noticed it was missing, drove all around retracing steps but no luck. A few minutes […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 22 - Aug 1 - Aug 14, 2018 - Mailbox
General Plan Update The 2025 General Plan update must include robust public participation now that we know more about urban planning than we did in 2005. Pretty pictures sold us on plans that have had a major impact on some areas of the community, especially the Avenue. The Avenue also taught us a lesson on […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 21 – July 18 – July 31, 2018 - Mailbox
Dear Mr. Brown, I noticed you printed a letter from a 3rd grader about our roads. I’ll be interested in seeing any action in that regard. I have complained through the email link about the scandalous state of Moon Drive at the foot of that gigantic apartment development overlooking Moon Drive. The response was that […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 20 - July 4 - July 17, 2018 - Mailbox
To opinions: Prince Charles has been roundly mocked (especially by establishment architectural poobahs) for his views concerning ugly “modern” architecture and planning efforts of the day. His signature project, the village of Poundbury in Dorchester, has been a resounding success as a livable town. Designed by architect and urban planner Leon Krier, who has incorporated […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 19 - June 20 - July 3, 2018 - Mailbox
Dear Editor, I have read the opinions in your newspaper and other local publications regarding the homeless issue with a mixture of amusement and anger. While I understand that Ventura probably has a significant aging hippie population, and numerous forward thinking progressives, are we talking about the same homeless people? So many of the solutions […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 18 - Jun 6 - June 19, 2018 - Mailbox

Vol. 11, No. 17 - May 23 - June 5, 2018 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon: I read with interest your opinion and Christy Weir’s article in the Breeze edition May 9, 2018 and have a few comments. First thank you both for your common sense approach and “calming” influence. Second, Ms. Weir’s warning about not giving cash to panhandlers is supported by experts in mental health and community […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 16 - May 9 - May 22, 2018 - Mailbox

Vol. 11, No. 15 - Apr 25 - May 8, 2018 - Mailbox

Vol. 11, No. 14 - Apr 11 - Apr 24, 2018 - Mailbox

Vol. 11, No. 13 - Mar 28 - Apr 10, 2018 - Mailbox
Dear Editor, I’d like to encourage Ventura County residents to become part of a valuable community service by serving on the Ventura County Grand Jury. The Grand Jury is a civil, investigative panel of 19 volunteers. This watchdog group investigates issues and citizen complaints and then makes recommendations to improve the operation of local government. […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 12 - Mar 14 - Mar 27, 2018 - Mailbox
Breeze: I had just picked up the paper at AAA while waiting to do a registration. I knew that one (contest photo). I really enjoy your paper and sometimes mail a copy to a friend who moved away. I refer to it as the best paper in town for news around town. Thank you for […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 11 - Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2018 - Mailbox

Vol. 11, No. 10 – Feb 14 – Feb 27, 2018 – Mailbox

Vol. 11, No. 9 - Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2018 - Mailbox
In our last issue we had an article about lovely debutantes. Headline said thirteen but there were only seven. Here are their names to salute all of them. Miss Sophie Buffo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Buffo. She attends Newbury Park High School. Miss Anna Casillas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Casillas. She […] Read More »Vol. 11, No. 8 - Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2018 - Mailbox

Vol. 11, No. 7 - Jan 3 - Jan 16, 2018 - Mailbox

Vol. 11, No. 6 – Dec 20, 2017 – Jan 2, 2018 – Mailbox

Vol. 11, No. 5 - Dec 6 - Dec 19, 2017 - Mailbox

Vol. 10, No. 4 - Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2017 - Mailbox
Ventura Breeze: This will be our last regular concert in the Poinsettia Pavilion (on Dec.3). We will take the band “on the road” for 2018; and I will not be requesting monthly announcements for that period. All of us at the Old-Time Country Music Association want to thank you for your advertising support during this […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 3 - Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2017 - Mailbox

Vol. 10, No. 2 - Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2017 - Mailbox

Vol. 11, No.1 – Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2017 - Mailbox
Sheldon You thought the three-strike law (sic) prevents this scenario? Really? An editor who can’t distinguish between arrests and convictions? Fred Pierce Fred: Worse even I’m the publisher-editor. Thanks for the clarification. That is what you were doing correct? Dear Editor: I have something I must say… Why don’t people call or talk to each […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 26 – Sept 27 - Oct 10, 2017 - Mailbox
Breeze: Paul Petersonhas offered wonderful suggestions for perhaps a new perspective for the Ventura County Museum. To include art within its confines or to house it in the historic First National Bank building is a well-thought out idea that could propel the Museum towards its lofty goals. The story of Ventura, both past and present, […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 25 – Sept 13 - Sept 26, 2017 - Mailbox

Vol. 10, No. 24 – Aug 30 - Sept 12, 2017 - Mailbox

Vol. 10, No. 23 – Aug 16 - Aug 29, 2017 - Mailbox

Vol. 10, No. 22 – Aug 2 – Aug 15, 2017 – Mailbox

Vol. 10, No. 21 – July 19 - Aug 1, 2017 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon: Thank you again for putting Estella’s pic & plea in The Breeze(needed medical treatment). It has brought in well over $1,000 in a week … yay! The best people read The Breeze, that’s for sure. Cappi Patterson I second that thank you Sheldon! Such amazing and compassionate people are in the world. It […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 20 – July 5 - July 18, 2017 - Mailbox
Breeze: It seems all the schools and Cities are headed over to the Harbor beaches these days instead of State Parks. Who wants to pay $10 when you can park for free or what bus driver wants to pay $100 when they can park for free. Plus less vagrants and a lot more amenities. The […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 19 – June 21 - July 4, 2017 - Mailbox
Editor: Every time that I try to go to the harbor I can never find a place to park. Especially when it is really hot in other places and those “out siders” come here to cool off. I know that tourists are important to the harbor businesses but they can’t find a place to park […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 18 – June 7 - June 20, 2017 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon and Diane: As a dog owner myself I share in understanding your deep sadness upon losing Scamp. Your article of looking for him and he not being there tore at my heart for you . Scamp was the lucky one to have you two as his loving parents. Our sincerest condolences. Teryn & […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 17 – May 24 - June 6, 2017 - Mailbox
Sheldon: Contrary to The Star, Yes, You are doing “something right”! Lots right ! Congratulations and Thanks for doing a great job and valued service to our community I must admit to shedding a tear or two in reading about your goodbye to Scamp So sad Thanks again Mike Merewether Ventura Sheldon So sorry to […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 16 – May 10 - May 23, 2017 - Mailbox

Vol. 10, No. 15 – April 26 - May 9, 2017 - Mailbox

Vol. 10, No. 14 – April 12 - April 25, 2017 - Mailbox
To publisher So sorry he (Scamp) is not well. Dad may have a title, but everyone knows who the real mascot of The Breeze is. My dogs have loved meeting Scamp at various Breeze sponsored events through the years. We are here for whatever you may need. Sending good wishes . Pschuman HI Sheldon, I […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 13 – March 29 - April 11, 2017 - Mailbox

Vol. 10, No. 12 – March 15 - March 28, 2017 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon, I would like to first say that the City of Ventura has done a fantastic job of trimming up the landscape along Seaward Ave. west of Ocean, near the train bridge. It is so much better to look at and for the pedestrians…now there is more available sidewalk. It’s just wonderful, until you […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 11 – March 1 - March 14, 2017 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon There is so much in your Opinion piece that I hardly know where to start. I guess your equivalency between your middle school wandering, off the path, toward stupid that was never perpetrated and only involved two teachers in a simple context of “exercising boredom” and the perpetration by two equally stupid youngsters […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 10 – February 15 - February 28, 2017 - Mailbox
Sheldon @ Ventura Breeze In response to the guy who took offence with substitution of the word “Dog” for “God” he obviously doesn’t know what dogs mean to people who love them like family! I think the attached*expresses what God “for those who are religious” would have felt as well! Sincerely one of your many […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 9 – February 1 - February 14, 2017 - Mailbox
Greetings dear amazing Sheldon and the Ventura Breeze! Wow – you guys helped us get over 50 attendees at our January meeting from your notice in the January 4-17, 2017 edition…that was a beautiful layout!! I hung it up at the meeting for all to see (& the Lexington loved it, too, by the way! […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 8 – January 18 - January 31, 2017 - Mailbox
To editor Sheldon, You missed the point. I have only one issue . . . your substitution of the word “Dog” for “God.” Show some respect for those of us who love our God. I hope you reprint the initial narrative in concert with this response so that your readers will have the opportunity to […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 7 – January 4 - January 17, 2017 - Mailbox
Sheldon, You gave an example of the seemingly backwards (my words ) custom experienced by a Saudi woman. In that editorial you said you found it hard to comprehend that kind of thinking. Woman wearing pants, 2 piece bathing suits, smoking, buying birth contro products , are among a few of the things this very […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 6 – December 21, 2016 - January 3, 2017 - Mailbox
Mr. Brown, I read your December 7 Ventura Breeze editorial with great interest today. Thank you for taking such a reasoned and important position in opposition to the electoral college. After seeing the electoral results on November 8 I felt deeply disenfranchised as a voting citizen. I guess I feel like a black citizen denied […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 5 – December 7 - December 20, 2016 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon and the Breeze From a letter from the founder of Buddy Nation, one of the recipients of the Bowl of Thanks. “Thanks to your help in getting the word out, we were able to reach my goal of writing 2 checks for just over $2000 for both Buddy Nation and The Rescue Mission/Lighthouse […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 4 – November 23 - December 6, 2016 - Mailbox
Ventura Breeze: I’m very unhappy with the passing of some of the measures. We shouldn’t have term limits. If people from Ventura are unhappy with a certain city council member they don’t need to vote for them. I think a lot of this had to do with Jim Monahan having been in the council for […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 3 – November 9 - November 22, 2016 - Mailbox
Breeze: When I finished reading the article on Farber-Tauber MD Awards in your Oct.12 issue I was left wondering who the honorees were for 2016. Sincerely Yvonne Elizondo Very good point Yvonne, here they are: Hospital Physician -Gail Simpson, MD Community Physician – John Walters, MD Hospital Nurse- Diana Jaquez, RN, MSN, OCN, ACHPN Community […] Read More »Vol. 10, No. 1 – October 12 - October 25, 2016 - Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 26 – September 28 – October 11, 2016 - Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 25 – September 14 – September 27, 2016 - Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 24 – August 31 – September 13, 2016 - Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 23 – August 17 – August 30, 2016 - Mailbox
Hi Sheldon Thought this might interest you. This is an 1881 obituary from the NY Times. Scott was a family forebear and once purchased much of downtown Ventura and all of the Ojai Valley, purchased from the original Spanish land grant person Federico Tico. His geologist friends at Yale told him there was oil. He […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 22 – August 3 – August 16, 2016 - Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 21 – July 20 – August 2, 2016 - Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 20 – July 6 – July 19, 2016 - Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 19 – June 22 – July 5, 2016 – Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 18 – June 8 – June 21, 2016 - Mailbox
The Ventura Breeze hereby apologizes to anyone who was offended by Bill Green’s cartoon in the last issue(Jewrassic Park) and thought that it was racist – it was certainly never intended to be. By the way, both the Breeze publisher and Bill Green are Jewish. And you can always go to Danny’s Deli for a […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 17 – May 25 – June 7, 2016 - Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 16 – May 11 – May 24, 2016 - Mailbox
Editor: Sales taxes increased by 5.9% over the last year but the City Council is still considering taxing Venturans more. The City Council is using the argument that it wants a locally kept and locally spent tax. They fail to understand that $340 out of a household budget is still $340. They fail to see […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 15 – April 27 – May 10, 2016 - Mailbox
Breeze Both April and I would like to thank you so much for the write up in your paper!! It was exciting to see April featured and we just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated it! Have a beautiful day! Diana J. Davis (aka: “Dinah”), MBA Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 14 – April 13 – April 26, 2016 - Mailbox
Sheldon: After reading your article on the proposed Kellogg park, I decided to check out the west side parks and compare them to the east side parks. I did this with camera in hand. First and foremost is the fact that the west side area ( vta Ave ) is comprised mostly of highly dense, […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 13 – March 30 – April 12, 2016 - Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 12 – March 16 – March 29, 2016 - Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 11 – March 2 – March 15, 2016 - Mailbox
Hello Sheldon, Are you aware of the repair to the Ventura Promenade that is happening currently? Three of the palm-trios have not survived the recent storms and ocean rise. So, Ventura is dutifully now working on moving rip-rap and boulders to protect what is left of the walk/bicycle path. Also, the cobblestones brought in to […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 10 – February 17 – March 2, 2016 - Mailbox
Letter to Editor, At a 4 ½ hour City Council meeting on Saturday, Jan. 30, a majority of the conversation was how to increase taxes on the citizens of Ventura. No real time was spent on how to improve the economic vitality of Ventura. If the local commercial vacancies were occupied by businesses and new […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 9 – February 3 – February 16, 2016 - Mailbox
Hi Sheldon, Read your note in the Breeze on homeless in Ventura, with some folks making comments they should somehow be removed, despite fact many homeless in our community are not breaking the law… It appears some in the Community do not consider fact the City has limited amount of resources to better help unfortunate […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 8 – January 20 – February 2, 2016 - Mailbox
Dear Sheldon, Thank you very much for putting the City website number to contact for concerns and requests. It is a simple act and will reap real action by our good City workers if they know of it. I have been calling the “Graffiti number” often and really do get action within 24 hours. Also, […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 7 – January 6 – January 19, 2016 - Mailbox
Sheldon With the appointment of a non-council member to the mayorship and his advocacy of a sales tax increase, this city’s reached a new low. So the council dodges any flack by using an outsider to announce new fees is as cynical a move as the new water agency being forced down our throats. A […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 6 – December 23, 2015 – January 5, 2016 - Mailbox
Breeze: We had a great Thanksgiving, hope you did too. And I hope you noticed we didn’t make the cover of the Rolling Stone, but the Friends of the Library got the next best thing! The cover of the Breeze! Everyone was so excited to have our poster contest featured! From Marianne from Friends of […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 5 – December 9 - December 22, 2015 – Mailbox
Dear Mr. Brown, There is a real need for new housing in Ventura, which is full of ageing, sub-standard housing, but what seems to happen is that instead of infilling areas in the city where streets and sewers etc. already exist, the building is done on what is probably the most valuable and productive farmland […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 4 – November 25 – December 8, 2015 – Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 3 – November 11 – November 24, 2015 – Mailbox
Hi Mr. Brown, I enjoy your paper, but this isn’t the first time I noticed your staff apparently doesn’t know the difference between the words then and than. “Then” is used in reference to an event in time. “Than” is used in comparison. Then is misused twice in the first paragraph on page five. Just […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 3 – November 11 – November 24, 2015 – Mailbox
Hi Mr. Brown, I enjoy your paper, but this isn’t the first time I noticed your staff apparently doesn’t know the difference between the words then and than. “Then” is used in reference to an event in time. “Than” is used in comparison. Then is misused twice in the first paragraph on page five. Just […] Read More »Vol. 9, No. 2 – October 28 – November 10, 2015 – Mailbox

Vol. 9, No. 1 – October 14 – October 27, 2015 - Mailbox
Sheldon: Recently I saw smoke start coming up from a residential neighborhood south of me. Thinking that someone may need help or may not be home to know, headed that direction and saw an RV on fire next to a house. I pulled my van to the side and called 911 while running to the […] Read More »Vol. 8, No. 26 – September 30 – October 13, 2015 – Mailbox
