Camarillo Acorn November 1st, 2025 By David Goldstein NP Despite the economic challenges facing many households, Americans still spent almost $4 billion on Halloween candy this year, according to the trade publication Candy and Snack Today. Prices for the sweet stuff increased compared to last year, partly because of rising chocolate costs. Cocoa crops in…
VC Star Oct 14, 2025 By David Goldstein Special to Ventura County Star Last month, federal subsidies for electric vehicle purchases ended. Undaunted, the EV Advocates of Ventura County forged ahead with events celebrating National Drive Electric Month, reminding residents that environmental progress can outlast incentives. At the Port of Hueneme Banana Festival on Sept.…
Amigos805 September 22, 2025 Community Contributor VENTURA — The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Chan, PE, CEM, as the new Director of Water & Sanitation. Chan brings more than 30 years of distinguished leadership in engineering, construction, and facilities management, with an extensive career of service…
VC Star September 15th, 2025 By David Goldstein Special to Ventura County Star When thousands of volunteers spread out along beaches and inland waterways on 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 20, they will make a visible difference. Cigarette butts, food wrappers, bottle caps and other litter will disappear from the shorelines, reducing hazards to wildlife…
VC Reporter September 30th, 2025 By David Goldstein Regardless of how you feel about tariffs and trade wars, there are at least two things on which nearly everyone can agree. Avoiding waste during times of limited supply is important for the economy, and recycling can avoid waste while also helping the environment. Prices are up…
Special to Ventura County Star By David Goldstein July 30th, 2025 After your summer barbecue, did you regretfully throw away burgers and hot dogs that had been sitting out for too long, but then diligently save watermelon and veggie leftovers and store them in your refrigerator? How long will it be before you look at…
July 25th, 2025 Santa Paula Times Those often-buffeted residents living along the Santa Paula Creek will especially want to attend a special scoping meeting to be held in person and on Zoom on Wednesday, July 23 staged by the county of Ventura government to address a fix for the at-times raging waters. The meeting will…
By David Goldstein July 7th, 2025 Special to Ventura County Star • Follow the two hour, 40/140 rule to keep food safe. • Store cold food 40 degrees or below and hot food 140 degrees and higher. • Waste less by freezing foods and making use of what of scraps like celery ends and…
Ventura County only Bilingual Newspaper June 19th 2025 By Editorial Team Supervisor Kelly Long’s Office and the Ventura County Public Works Agency (CPWA), in collaboration with community partners and local leaders, celebrated the completion of the El Rio Pedestrian Improvements Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the First Baptist…
Amigos 805 May 29th, 2025 by Community Contributor VENTURA — Supervisor Kelly Long’s Office and the Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the El Rio Pedestrian Improvements Project on Monday, June 2 at 12:00 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lot of the…