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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
The very first Earth Day took place back in April of 1970. It has been officially recognized on April 22nd of every year since. What began as a simple way to bring awareness to our role in the health of our planet has grown into a nationwide campaign. Each year's festivities get bigger and bigger. Since April 22nd falls on a Monday this year, organizers of Ventura Earth Day 2024 decided to hold this year's event on the Saturday before.What: Ventura Earth Day Celebration 2024Where: Plaza Park on Thompson Blvd.When: Saturday, April 20th, 11 am to 4 pmAdmission: FREEVentura Earth Day Celebration 2024The City of Ventura partnered with the Merito Foundation to host this year's Earth Day event here in Ventura. The Multicultural Education for Resources Issues Threatening Oceans Foundation (aka...
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By Kathy Stoltman, RETIRED
The first of the free Hazardous Waste Drop off of 2012 will take place this Saturday, January 21st.  This is for Ventura Residents Only!                     Many household, yard and automotive products are considered hazardous materials that are too toxic to trash.  Federal and State laws prohibit their disposal in the trash, flushed down the toilet or dumped down a storm drain. These products are known to cause pollution to the environment and may be harmful to human health. The City of Ventura provides a FREE safe way to dispose of many of these products through a monthly Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event.  You must make an appointment.   To schedule an appointment for  the next collection event,  call (805) 652-4525  Monday – Thursday  8 am - 5 pm Event appointment tim...
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By Kathy Stoltman, RETIRED
Fire Station #4 located in East Ventura was closed in July 2010 because of budgets cuts, now thanks to a  $2.3 million federal grant that's paying for its first two years of operation it is in full operation. To receive the grant, the city had to agree to keep it open a third year, which Ventura plans to do by tapping its ambulance fund. The cost to keep Fire Station #4 located in East Ventura running  costs $1.2 million a year. During the time that this fire station was closed,  the fire department still held training exercises there and kept up the mowing and landscaping. Nine people will staff this Ventura station, with a captain, an engineer and a firefighter/paramedic each being part of the three rotations. Station 4 opened more than 50 years ago and is one of six stations in Ventu...
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Below is an illustration of the Ventura Market Statistics for 2011 and I have compared those with 2010. The data shows that the price for Ventura Real Estate, has decreased by 7.74% from 2010, but it should be noted that the average Ventura list price to Ventura sales price has remained almost the same for both years.   The number of Ventura homes sold dropped a bit in 2011, but nothing terribly alarming. 
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These Ventura Downtown Parking Meters have certainly stirred up some controversy since they came to be.  All the meters used to be $1/hour, now some of them will be reduced to 50cents/hour.  The Ventura City Council voted last night to reduce the rate on the less used side streets which are Chestnut, Oak and Palm. The price cut for parking is an attempt to even out the demand for parking in Downtown Ventura. Tom Mericle, the Ventura City's transportation manager, said he expects the price cut to result in a slight reduction in the $18,000 a month or so the city has been collecting in parking meter revenue. That money pays for extra police patrols downtown and also has gone toward new lighting in some parking lots, he said. The new prices will take effect March 1.  
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By Kathy Stoltman, RETIRED
Father Junipero Serra founded our lovely Mission San Buenaventura located in Downtown Ventura. This statue is located in front of the Ventura City Hall, which used to be the courthouse.  The statue faces down California Street with awesome views of the ocean a few blocks away.
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San Buenaventura Mission in Downtown Ventura. That's right, now when you visit the San Buenaventura Mission in Downtown Ventura, your smile will be captured by the new 16 surveillance cameras that were placed around the 6-acre property. It has been some 30 years since the San Buenaventura Mission has received major improvements, however with the help of a grant from the California Missions Foundation, there is greater security for the mission.  In addition to the mission, there is a museum, gift shop and the mission's school, Holy Cross Elementary School. The mission dates back to circa late 1700's, so you can imagine the various artifacts stored and buried on this 6-acre property.  The San Buenavntura Mission in Downtown Ventura gets many visitors each day and the extra security is a w...
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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
Do you have cleaners, gas, batteries, old fluorescent lights or other items that you need to get rid of but can't just throw out with your regular household trash?  Where do you go to dispose of household hazardous waste in Ventura?  The City of Ventura's Environmental Services holds a public household hazardous waste collection on the third Saturday of every month.  Only residents of Ventura are allowed to drop off waste and are limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds at each visit. Household hazardous waste items that are acceptable to drop off include: Aerosol Cans Adhesives Automobile Fluids (transmission and brake fluids) Batteries Fluorescent Lights Gasoline (including fuel additives) Household Cleaners Hypodermic Needles (must be in an approved Sharps container or other puncture-resi...
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By Sandy Acevedo, RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale
(951-290-8588)
Ventura Beach and Marina Year-to-date Market Report for Month Ending November 2011This report covers the residential area of the Ventura Beach and Marina area, what number of homes have sold; the highs and lows, median and average sale prices.I have separated the beach region from the city region because they are two distinct living areas that have different market influences.The first report below shows the current year to date activity through November 30, 2011. And the one below that covers last year’s activity during the same time period.By studying both reports, you can see that in 2011, at Ventura Beach, there were fewer listings than last year; the average sales price is lower and the market time is longer. The total sales volume is less this year than last year. Here is the curr...
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By Sandy Acevedo, RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale
(951-290-8588)
How to Recycle or Dispose of your Christmas Tree in Ventura, CA 2011 If your waste hauler is E.J. Harrison & Sons and you reside in the City of Ventura, it is easy for you to recycle your Christmas tree.All you need to do is remove the ornaments, hooks, lights, tinsel, bows, nails and tree stand. Cut the tree into four-foot sections and place in your yard waste barrel on your scheduled pickup day. No ‘flocked’ trees allowed.The recycled trees collected will be will processed into various sizes of mulch. The material is used by Agromin to make several products that benefit our Ventura County farmlands, orchards, nurseries and our own gardens.This definitely a win~win situation. Please Recycle your Christmas Tree!
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By Sandy Acevedo, RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale
(951-290-8588)
Ventura CA Year-to-date Market Report for Month Ending November 2011This report covers the residential area of Ventura. This report excludes the beach and marina areas of Ventura. I have separated the regions because they are two distinct living areas that have different market influences.The first report below shows the current year to date activity through November 30, 2011. And the one below that covers last year’s activity during the same time period.By studying both reports, you can see that in 2011, in Ventura, there were fewer listings than last year; the average sales price is lower and the market time is longer. This is line with other area reports. Here is the current report for the City of Oxnard Area. Here is the current report for the beach and marina area of Oxnard.Please ...
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By Donne Knudsen, CalState Realty Services
(Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA)
  Ventura is just one of the wonderful beach communities here in Ventura County.  Much of Ventura is just minutes from some of the counties best beaches as well as the shopping and entertainment destinations.         While the market here in Ventura County is still considered a distressed market, buyers in the Coastal Communities can still purchase great properties (minutes from the beaches) with only 3% down and still pay less for their mortgage than what it would cost them to rent the same property. Right now, Fannie Mae REO's, which are called HomePath (HP) properties, are properties that were foreclosed by a lender where Fannie Mae was the investor. Because Fannie Mae holds these liens, they can revise their own conventional guidelines in order to move these properties out of their ...
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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
Christmas is all around us here in Ventura.  With just one week to go, the air is buzzing with excitement.  One way to celebrate the season is with the Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights.  Beginning tonight (December 16, 2011) at 7pm and continuing through tomorrow evening (December 17, 2011), hundreds of boats decorated with thousands of lights cruise the harbor to show off their holiday spirit with a California twist. In addition to the Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights, get some of your Christmas shopping done from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, December 17th at the Winter Wonderland and Holiday Sidewalk Sale at the Ventura Harbor Village.  In between shopping trips, see the live reindeer, listen to the Victorian Carolers belt out traditional Christmas tunes, hear the Toy Soldier Band perform, p...
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Ventura Ocean Beach Area Real Estate Market Report for November 2011 Some interesting facts from data illustrated below........... Distressed Properties (Short Sales & Bank Owned) make up 7% of the Active Listings Distressed Properties (Short Sales & Bank Owned) make up 25% of the Listings under Contract Distressed Properties (Short Sales & Bank Owned) make up 25% of the Sold Listings Average Days on Market (DOM) for Active Listings is 165 Average Days on Market (DOM) for Listings under Contract is 78 Average Days on Market (DOM) for Sold Listings is 72 Originally Published at Ventura County Real Estate Center
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Ventura City Real Estate Market Report for November 2011 Some interesting facts from data illustrated below........... Distressed Properties (Short Sales & Bank Owned) make up 39% of the Active Listings Distressed Properties (Short Sales & Bank Owned) make up 76% of the Listings under Contract Distressed Properties (Short Sales & Bank Owned) make up 50% of the Sold Listings Average Days on Market (DOM) for Active Listings is 124 Average Days on Market (DOM) for Listings under Contract is 149 Average Days on Market (DOM) for Sold Listings is 113 Originally published at Ventura County Real Estate Center
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By Sandy Acevedo, RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale
(951-290-8588)
Coats For Kids ~ Cool Project that will Warm Your Heart Too! This worthy and much needed and appreciated project is underway again this year. You can help by donating a coat that will keep a needy child warm this season. The Rotary Club of Ventura, Four Seasons Cleaners and several other Rotary clubs are conducting the annual Coats for Kids project.Rotary plans to collect, clean and distribute thousands of coats and jackets of all sizes by Dec. 31, to keep children and adults warm this winter.The groups hope to collect 10,000 coats this year. Collection boxes will be distributed to businesses, schools, government centers and public parks in Ventura County. The cleaned coats will be delivered to service organizations and schools in the community such as Sheridan Way Elementary, Salvation...
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By Donne Knudsen, CalState Realty Services
(Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA)
The only way to see all of the Ventura harbors holiday lights is on the water!  Hop on board the good ship Dreamer for a holiday sleigh ride - California style!  Sail the waters of the Ventura Keys and Ventura harbor and enjoy the sparkling Christmas lights adorning shoreline homes and casting picturesque reflections in the nighttime waters.Each cruise offers a full bar, sodas and seasonal concoctions such as "reindeer milk" (an adult beverage with a secret recipe), hot chocolate and cookies.  Reservations are required and private charters with bar & food programs are also available.When:       Nightly (all month) from 6pm – 7:30pm & 8pm – 9:30pmWhere:      Ventura HarborTickets:     Adults - $20, children - $10 (cash only)For more info contact Ventura Boat Rentals at 805.6427753 or vis...
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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
Take a step back in time with a free candlelight tour of Ventura's historic Olivas Adobe.  From 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Sunday, December 11, 2011, you can see how Christmas was celebrated in the Old California Rancho tradition by taking a guided candlelight tour at the Olivas Adobe (4200 Olivas Park Dr).  Each tour will be headed by a volunteer guide from the Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters, a local non-profit group who champions the preservation of Southern California's only remaining Monterey-style adobe home from the Gold Rush times. Every room of Ventura's Olivas Adobe home will be decorated in a unique holiday style celebrating traditions from the past.  In addition to the free guided tour, all visitors will see skits depicting the Old California lifestyle performed by the Olivas ...
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By Kathy Stoltman, RETIRED
  Ventura Winter Wine Walk Don't miss this social event of the year.  Come and spend the whole day in Downtown Ventura.The annual Holiday Street Fair takes place on Main Street from 11am to 8pm with very creative gifts made by very talented artists.  There will be live entertainment and lots of food! The Winter Wine Walk starts at 4pm to 8pm. This event lets you taste World Class Wines in your favorite Ventura Downtown Stores and Restaurants. You will need to purchase tickets for the Winter Wine Walk The Ventura Street Fair is free.
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By Kathy Stoltman, RETIRED
One can step back in time when visiting the restored 1847 Adobe home of Raymundo Olivas.  It stands as a monument to the rancho period of California’s history. You will learn that Raymundo Olivas was born in 1809, seventh child of a poor family in Los Angeles. Raymundo went on to marry Theodora Lopez in Santa Barbara. They were married on November 6, 1831 and together they had 21 children – 8 girls and 13 boys! Olivas built the adobe home in 1841, and expanded it in 1849 to two stories, making it the only such building in the area. He and wife and their 21 children lived here until 1899. It later became part of Max Fleischman's holdings (of yeast and margarine fame), and it was he who donated the land and the house to the City of Ventura. The adobe is rumored to be haunted by a woman g...
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