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Power to Speak: Why Ventura Water Pure matters to my generation

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (280+ words) In Ventura, nature isn't just part of the scenery; it's a huge part of our lives. I grew up playing in the ocean waves, hanging out at the beach with my family, hiking with friends, and just enjoying the beautiful…...

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Butterfly Effect: Somis nursery Aventura Gardens helps pollinators thrive

5+ hour, 26+ min ago  (406+ words) Dolly Richards and Jeremy Ascheri are in the business of helping monarch butterflies as proprietors of Aventura Gardens, a Somis nursery specializing in pollinator-friendly plants and California native wildflowers. "I feel like people are just more aware now and they…...

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April Flowers | Editors Note | vcreporter. com

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (421+ words) That wet winter is paying off, in more ways than one. Lake Casitas is full and more beautiful than ever, Rose Valley (Ojai) and Paradise (Thousand Oaks) waterfalls are flowing and while we've had some uncomfortable heat waves, things have…...

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Happenings: Week of April 9, 2026

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (1476+ words) Violinist Tai Murray (pictured) joins New West Symphony for Bernstein, Brahms and Blues, part of the 2026 Master Piece Series, taking place on Saturday, April 11, at 7 p. m. at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center and on Sunday, April 12, at 3 p. m. at the…...

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American Made: From roots to rock, James Intveld draws on many great musical traditions

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (508+ words) Rockabilly artist James Intveld joins John Surge at the Deer Lodge on April 18." James Intveld is a hard-working man. Band leader. Songwriter. Guitarist. Actor. Vocalist for John Waters" 1990 comedy film "Cry-Baby." While he is known for country and rockabilly, his…...

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Homelessness Declines: Annual homeless count shows number of VC unsheltered down 11%

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (239+ words) Robert, a resident of Central Terrace Apartments in Oxnard. According to officials behind the 2026 homeless count, permanent supportive housing in Ventura County has helped reduce the number of unsheltered people." New permanent supportive housing recently completed in Ventura County has…...

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After Dark: Week of April 9, 2026

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (1820+ words) Fans of the oldies won't want to miss The Doo Wop Project at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 10, at 7: 30 p. m." after dark live and online H = Highly recommended If you have something related to nightlife " online…...

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Channel Islands Harbor: 10 things to love about Oxnard's gateway to the sea

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (660+ words) WHALE'WATCHING'is a popular activity, with trips departing from Channel Islands Harbor. Living within a short drive of the ocean has its advantages. One of the biggest is the presence of beautiful and expansive Channel Islands Harbor. Covering 310 acres of land…...

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Arts Listings: Week of April 9, 2026

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (834+ words) The Cemetery Club continues at Ojai ACT through April 19." Some classes, exhibits and events are available exclusively online. All events are subject to change and cancellation; always verify with venue and/or organizer. FOX FINE JEWELRY | April 9-July 11. "Rediscovering" featuring…...

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Spark the Night: Ojai City Hall to light up blue for World Parkinson's Day on April 11

5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (1402+ words) Parades, festivals and other winter holiday spectaculars acr" Solimar Gutierrez lived in a series of RVs while she was gro" Former journalist and jazz drummer Charles Levin was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2018. He is now an advocate for those…...