Anthony Narag

Great news for extreme sports enthusiasts in California! The X Games summer event is coming to Ventura this year, and it's sure to be a thrilling experience. The event, which began in 1995 and has featured famous athletes like Tony Hawk and Travis Pastrana, is the world's largest extreme sports competition.

This year's X Games, also known as X Games California, will kick off on July 16 in San Diego before moving to Los Angeles and then concluding with the finals in Ventura from July 21-23. The Ventura County Fairgrounds will host the finals, which will include competitions in skateboarding, motocross, and BMX.

Catch the Action: X Games Summer Finals Being Held in Ventura This July Great news for extreme sports enthusiasts in California! The X Games summer event is coming to Ventura this year, and it's sure to be a thrilling experience. The event, which began in 1995 and has featured famous athletes like Tony Hawk and Travis Pastrana, is the world's largest extreme sports competition.

This year's X Games, also known as X Games California, will kick off on July 16 in San Diego before moving to Los Angeles and then concluding with the finals in Ventura from July 21-23. The Ventura County Fairgrounds will host the finals, which will include competitions in skateboarding, motocross, and BMX.

The City of Ventura recently approved a contract with Grindline Skateparks to design and construct the Westpark Skatepark Expansion Project. This marks the city's first-ever design-build contract and will increase the facility's size by more than six times, from 3,200 square feet to an impressive 20,000 square feet.

City officials conducted seven public meetings between 2019 and 2020 to gain the community's feedback on what elements they would like upgraded at the skatepark. Additionally, two public design workshops were held to gather feedback to create the skatepark's final design. These efforts demonstrate the city's commitment to involving the community in the project's development.

Community Input Helping Shape Westpark Skatepark Expansion in Ventura The City of Ventura recently approved a contract with Grindline Skateparks to design and construct the Westpark Skatepark Expansion Project. This marks the city's first-ever design-build contract and will increase the facility's size by more than six times, from 3,200 square feet to an impressive 20,000 square feet.

City officials conducted seven public meetings between 2019 and 2020 to gain the community's feedback on what elements they would like upgraded at the skatepark. Additionally, two public design workshops were held to gather feedback to create the skatepark's final design. These efforts demonstrate the city's commitment to involving the community in the project's development.

Communities like Ventura and many others across California host community clean-ups to remove litter, beautify public spaces, and educate people on how to keep the Golden State clean. This March, the City of Ventura is hosting two community clean-up events in celebration of Caltrans' Clean CA Community Days, which are being held this year the week of March 17-25, 2023. The upcoming Community Clean-Ups in Ventura are being held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Cornucopia Community Garden, and on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Ventura Promenade "C" Street (529 E Harbor Blvd.).

Volunteers Needed for Ventura Community Clean-ups this March!

A few timeslots remain for the upcoming Mulch Madness event. The City of Ventura is hosting its quarterly Mulch and Compost Giveaway at the Cornucopia Community Gardens on Saturday, March 11. Ventura residents are invited to sign-up in advance for an appointment and to preorder the amount of mulch and/or compost they plan to pick up. Mulch and compost products are sourced from Agromin and provided to residents free of charge by the City of Ventura. Participants in the Mulch and Compost Giveaway will be expected to bag their own mulch and compost products, as well as to bring their own bag or container to collect their material.

Ventura's 'Mulch Madness' Mulch & Compost Giveaway is on March 11

The pizza is as equally electrifying as the sign out front of the iconic Ventura pizza shop. In commemoration of more than six decades in operation, 63 years to be exact, Tony's Pizzaria, located downtown at 186 E. Thompson Blvd., debuted a new Las Vegas-style neon sign late last year that you can't miss. The newly installed sign is a tribute to co-owner Bruce Barrios' late father, Johnny "Tony" Barrios, and his love of Sin City. The new sign is designed around the original marker that stood at the site in 1945 when the location operated as a hamburger stand. Barrios purchased the building in 1963 for his pizza business, which started a few years prior in 1959.

Tony's Pizzaria in Ventura Marks More Than 60 Years With New Neon Sign

City leaders in Ventura recently restarted the Business of the Month Program. The revamped recognition program is a collaboration between the City of Ventura Economic Development Division and the Ventura Chamber of Commerce and showcases the city's diverse business community while also expressing appreciation to the local companies that are the backbone of the city's economy. Ventura's Business Recognition Program will honor one local small business each month, and nominations are open to the public. Self-nominations are also allowed.

To be nominated for the Business of the Month Program, nominees must be for-profit "bricks and mortar" businesses that have operated in Ventura for at least three consecutive years.

Applications Open for Ventura's Business Recognition Program City leaders in Ventura recently restarted the Business of the Month Program. The revamped recognition program is a collaboration between the City of Ventura Economic Development Division and the Ventura Chamber of Commerce and showcases the city's diverse business community while also expressing appreciation to the local companies that are the backbone of the city's economy. Ventura's Business Recognition Program will honor one local small business each month, and nominations are open to the public. Self-nominations are also allowed.

To be nominated for the Business of the Month Program, nominees must be for-profit "bricks and mortar" businesses that have operated in Ventura for at least three consecutive years.

Community Cleanup & Recycling Day is quickly approaching in Ventura!City residents are invited to bring their unwanted items for proper disposal or recycling at the upcoming collection event, being held on February 4, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at 765 S Seaward Avenue.Residents must register for the time slot that works best for their schedule and are kindly asked to arrive at the selected time to ensure a smooth and efficient event.Residents who arrive before or after hours of operation will be turned away.Wondering what items are accepted at this Community Cleanup & Recycling Day?Here's what you need to know.

Ventura Community Cleanup & Recycling Day Coming Up in Early February

Want the buy-side and sell-side of a transaction?Your clients can use a new type of home loan, The Trade-In Mortgage by Calque, to buy before they sell.You get the listing on the original home and the purchase on the next home.No required certifications or trainings.

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Shortly after the New Year, a new exhibit will be on display at the historic site in Ventura.On Sunday, January 15, 2023, the new Olivas Adobe in Focus Exhibit will debut, exploring the two-story adobe house through the lenses of the award-winning Thousand Oaks Photo Group.As part of the exhibit, selected images will be displayed through April 2023, featuring a wide range of photography styles such as still life, floral, architecture, abstract, and more.The Olivas Adobe is a California Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Furthermore, the structure serves as a well-preserved example of a rancho-style adobe house, which is believed to be the oldest two-story adobe in California.

Olivas Adobe in Focus Exhibit Opens January 15, 2023

With the funding, the city aims to prioritize educational programs and events underscoring the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians.

Ventura Awarded Grant for Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Program

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Join the upcoming community workshop!

City Hosting Community Workshop on Ventura River Trail on Dec. 6

Keep it local during the holidays.

Findings Market Holiday Fair on Nov. 26 Supports Local Ventura Businesses

Head over to Cornucopia Community Gardens for a smashing good time!

Ventura Residents Invited to Pumpkin Smash at Cornucopia Gardens on Nov. 8

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No required certifications or trainings.
No cost to you as the agent.

The Trade-In Mortgage by Calque Want the buy-side and sell-side of a transaction? Your clients can use a new type of home loan, The Trade-In Mortgage by Calque, to buy before they sell. You get the listing on the original home and the purchase on the next home.
No required certifications or trainings.

Spooky season has arrived in Ventura!

Downtown Ventura Trick-or-Treating & Costume Contest is Oct. 29

Spooky season is just around the corner!

Victorian Halloween at Olivas Adobe Historical Park Taking Place October 9

There's a new spot to try for quick, quality lunch fare within the beautiful Ventura Harbor Village.

On The Alley Ventura is Now Open

The beloved Ventura County Fair is set to return early next month for 12 days of rides, concerts, rodeos, and furry farm animals!

145th Annual Ventura County Fair Planned for August 3 to 14