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Diane Underhill, Carol Lindberg and Steve Bennett accepting Social Justice Award. Brandy Beesley Democratic Club’s first K9 and VPD officer showing their stuff at June 10 event held in the Harbor by the Herman Project Bennett Foundation to raise funds for our K9 officers. “KEEP IT Barking out loud BLUE” Understanding by the VPD On Friday, August 18, from 6:00 currently has three K9 teams and two fundraiser a announces p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the Ventura Police K9s in the canine academy. K9s are Department (VPD) will hold the 6th assigned to the Patrol Unit so that new leadership Annual “Bark Out Loud” Comedy a team is on-duty seven days a week, success Project understanding and its Board Night benefiting the department’s providing around the clock service The Democratic Club of Ventura’s of Directors has selected Brandy Beesley K9 Unit. The event takes place at the to the community. We have used inaugural summer fundraiser Sunday, as the organization’s new Executive historic Olivas Adobe. K9 teams for over twenty years. Our July 30, sold out with more than 200 Director. Brandy is a local resident and The evening begins with a cocktail agency was one of the first law en- guests in attendance. The fundraiser comes with a wealth of knowledge in hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., forcement agencies in Ventura County will support Democratic candidates the nonprofit sector, as well as years of dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. and to use canines. All of our canines are and causes now and leading up to the administrative and business manage- the comedy show will begin at 8:00 German Shepherds and they live at 2018 election. Club campaign funds ment work. p.m. Comedy will be provided by the home with their handler/officer and increased by thousands of dollars due “I am honored to be part of Project Ventura Comedy Club. their families. to impressive ticket sales and sponsors Understanding’s vision and mission K9 Teams will be on site conduct- Our department, along with whose support will help the Demo- as the new Executive Director. I am ing demonstrations throughout the other law enforcement agencies from cratic Club of Ventura (DCV) promote thankful for the confidence entrusted in evening and also roaming the crowd Santa Barbara and Ventura County, good candidates. me to help build the future of the organi- so individuals can meet the officers train weekly with Dave Inglis, one Attendees filled the Historic Ventura zation and its impact on our community. and their partners. The evening’s fes- of the foremost K9 trainers in the City Hall’s Atrium with energy and Going to work each day knowing you are tivities also include a silent auction United States. Weekly training enthusiasm as community members able to make a positive difference in the and raffle. sessions typically cover such skills and elected representatives met and lives of so many, is a huge blessing. I look Tickets are $60 and are available as searching, apprehension, drug discussed important issues while forward to continuing the growth and for purchase at: www.venturapdk9. detection, obedience, agility, and attendees enjoyed great music and food accomplishments of an organization com/bark-out-loud-events/. confined searches. prior to the start of the program. with 40 years of success.” On average the cost for a canine is K9 teams are used for a variety Following opening remarks by DCV Tom Hilton was selected as their $12,000, with an additional $8,000- of public safety assignments. The 2nd Vice Chair & Fundraising Chair new Vice President of Development. $10,000 for training and certifica- two most frequent uses are to locate Diana Sparagna, DCV President Matty Tom comes with years of fundraising tion, all of which is paid for through fleeing suspects and to find illegal Park introduced the master of ceremo- experience and will help take the or- donations to the VPD K9 Unit. All drugs. Canines can search an entire nies, California State Democratic Party ganization’s fundraising efforts to the of Ventura Police canines, past and warehouse, for example, in much less Chairman, Eric C. Bauman. Speakers next level. present, have been purchased through time than a team of officers could included Ventura Mayor Erik Nasarenko, Brandy and Tom are sure to provide community donations and event perform the same job. Canines can Ventura Councilmembers Cheryl the organization with remarkable fundraising. The K9 Unit appreciates sniff out hidden suspects thereby Heitmann and Matt LaVere, Ventura guidance and success, in supporting the support of the community and making them more effective in this County Supervisors Steve Bennett and the mission and growth of Project the many businesses and organiza- situation than their human counter- John Zaragoza. Understanding, while improving their tions that have sponsored the crime parts. Using K9 teams allows us to DCV Awards Chair Carol Lindberg practices and programs and increasing fighting team! perform a variety of dangerous tasks presented the Social Justice Award to overall effectiveness. The Ventura Police Department in a quick and safe manner. Continued on page 9 2 August 16 – August 29, 2017 Ventura BREEZE Business

Sue Osborn, Bonnie Atmore, Judy Warner, Betsy Chess and Marsha Bailey are extraordinary women. New League of Extraordinary Women kickoff unites local women Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) owner the League is working to help. hosted a group of influential women “Since joining Thrive in Five® my leaders from Ventura County at the gross income has nearly tripled” said kick off of their new League of Ex- Henschel. “I’m in my third location and traordinary Women held at the Atmore have gained some really great corporate Ranch on Tuesday, July 25th. More than clients. I like to say this is where prepa- 50 guests gathered at the ranch to hear ration meets opportunity.” several speakers discuss how the new Marsha Bailey, Founder and CEO of group will help to strengthen women- WEV also spoke at the event. “Women owned businesses and elevate women in entrepreneurs have the capacity to our community. grow U.S. GDP by 9 points or more,” “This was an extraordinary evening said Bailey. “Unfortunately, neither for all of us,” said Citycouncil Member our government nor private investors Cheryl Heitmann, a co-chair of the event are banking on women in a big way so who serves on WEV’s Board of Directors. we must find other means to get them “The outdoor setting was beautiful and the capital and support they need. The the information shared was important. League provides its members a great While women now own 36% of all busi- way to lend their voice, guidance and nesses, 71% of those businesses generate financial support to promote women’s less than $25,000 in annual revenues. We business success.” need to support women in our community The League of Extraordinary Women so they can be more successful.” is for business executives, entrepreneurs, Already including more than 40 professionals, artists and philanthro- members, WEV’s new League of Extraor- pists living and working in Ventura and dinary Women will provide an opportu- Santa Barbara Counties. To find out nity for members to meet and combine more about how to become a member, their efforts and resources to help contact Danelle Coyle at 456-2347 or strengthen women-owned businesses [email protected]. and elevate women in our community. Since 1991, WEV has provided Along, with Heitmann, the event business training and consulting to over was co-chaired by WEV board member 14,000 women and men throughout Elena Brokaw, hosted by Bonnie Atmore Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, and featured Penny Henschel, owner and made more than $4 million in loans, of Ever After Designs, a WEV client assisting over 4,000 local businesses. business. Henschel, who has been par- WEV is a U.S. Small Business Adminis- ticipating in WEV’s business consulting tration’s Women’s Business Center, and program Thrive in Five® for 3 years, is a a certified Community Development perfect example of the type of business Financial Institution (CDFI).

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California Real Estate License No. 01138346. 7/17 4 August 16 – August 29, 2017 Ventura BREEZE Opinion/Editorial n Regarding the n I have been getting emails stating that strong argument to not release the officer’s Ventura County Fair, my Capitol Credit Card has exceeded its name under exclusions to the Public Records I was glad to see that credit limit. These type of email alerts are just Act, they have decided to do so rather than Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce Harbor Blvd. was left ways of hackers taking over your computer. engage in a protracted and potential costly open as an accessible Don’t ever open emails, even if they look legal proceeding, which would not be in the The Ventura Breeze is your free local community route to the Fair this real unless you absolutely know the source. best interest of Ventura. newspaper published every other Wednesday Sheldon (Governor) Brown year. Never did under- If you aren’t sure, just make a call to the The attempted suicide was a very Publisher-Editor and circulated throughout Ventura and to many stand why traffic was company. All of your credit cards, etc. have personal and tragic event for the family. To locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor diverted at Sanjon. So much easier to just a contact number on the back, so use it. respect the privacy of officer and his family located in Oxnard. take Harbor all the way through. n An artificial intelligence program during this very difficult time, the Breeze is Publisher -Editor Odd to me why folks attending the just annihilated its human competition at withholding his name. We can tell you that Sheldon (Governor) Brown concerts (or comedy show this year) on the a world championship video game contest. the officer is a sixteen-year veteran of the [email protected] main stage start waiting in line as early as The AI win stunned the gaming community, Ventura Police Department. Publisher Emeritus 11am for shows that start at 7:30pm. Each because bots (robots) are generally consid- n Regarding North Korea, when Staci Brown row of seats has 80 chairs so the 400th ered inferior to expert human players. President Donald Trump stated that he will Assistant to the Publisher person entering would need to sit way back This one is from Open AI, a nonprofit bring “fire and fury” that the world has never seen,” I assume that he knows that we Ana Baker in row 5. And if a person wanted to stand by artificial intelligence research firm with the stage, he/she could do that even after the backing by entrepreneur Elon Musk, of dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. So the Contributing Writers show has started. Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX: worst “fire and fury” would need to exceed Rebecca Wicks • Richard Lieberman I was going to bungee this year, but I Even though he supports it, Musk wants “Little Boy” and “Fat Man”. So, my question Gail Field • Sheli Ellsworth wasn’t able to because they had to shut the to ensure that AI doesn’t grow unchecked is, would we need to drop three nuclear Veronica Johnson • Shirley Lorraine attraction down due to a malfunction. Oh and become the death of humanity. Musk bombs or just one that exceeds the tonnage Victoria Usher • Jill Forman well, maybe next year. of “Little Boy” and “Fat Man”? Certainly Pam Baumgardner • Elizabeth Rodeno Amazing to me that in just a short few hope that we won’t find out. Mira Reverente • Amber Hanson days all of the rides, businesses, etc. are gone n According to an annual report compiled Jennifer Tipton and on their way to the next fair. by scientists around the globe, 2016 was the Contributing Photographers n I have always wondered if the Breeze warmest year on record for the planet as Bernie Goldstein should have a column covering international, a whole, surpassing temperature records Richard Lieberman • Michael Gordon state or government news, etc. So we took an that date back 137 years. The conclusions Distribution informal poll and asked 20 readers to weigh contained in a draft federal report on climate Jaime Baker • Mary Thompson in (poll in this issue). Fourteen people said change is conclusive that human-induced Gilbert DeLeon • Karen Helen Szatkowski they like the Breeze just the way it is. Of the global warming is real and if left unchecked Senior Advisors six that said yes, only a few were a definite yes, the consequences could be dire. Suz Montgomery • Lori Harasta so we’ll keep the coverage just the way it is. So, quit complaining when our local Account Executives n The Ventura City Council has approved temperature reaches 80 and we are all Breezy Gledhill • Cindy Summers a funding agreement that will finalize sweltering. Web/Online Advisor $125,000 of support for the Museum of “Always keeping my eyes open for Ventura n Even though the closing of Ringling Cindy Summers Ventura County. We’ll have an article on this news.” Bros. circus is a win for animals and animal Print Production topic in our next issue. said that AI is “more of a risk than North rights, I think it is sad that they shut down Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing The agreement reads: Korea.” Computers have also defeated the completely. Still would have been great Printing “Approve and authorize the City best humans in traditional board games family entertainment without the animals. JEJ Print, Inc. (626)281-8989 Manager to execute a Funding and Services like chess and Go. n As if you care, these are the cities of ------Agreement, including milestones, with the Maybe a computer can publish the Ventura County (total population of about CONTACT US: Museum of Ventura County for a term of six- Ventura Breeze, and I can find something 850,000). Events & Happenings months, August 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018; else to do. Camarillo [email protected] $125,000 to support general operations.” n An update on the Ventura Police Fillmore Opinions The document can be found at https:// Officer who recently attempted suicide on Moorpark [email protected] www.cityofventura.ca.gov/DocumentCen- July 28th while at the police headquarters. Ojai Articles and Photos ter/View/9152 if you want to read the whole Good news, the officer is expected to survive. Oxnard [email protected] thing. On August 2nd, the Ventura County Star Port Hueneme The Pet Page To me, the most important thing is to parent company Gannett Co. of McLean, Santa Paula [email protected] hire a professional (curator) to make the Virginia, made a Public Records Request to Simi Valley Advertising Museum much more enjoyable, which the the City for the release of the officer’s name. Thousand Oaks [email protected] Museum says they will do. Even though the City believes there is a Ventura Ventura Breeze 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 The Ventura Breeze is Ventura, CA 93001 Mailbox looking for account Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 elaborate story of this blessed corner of attended the Museums many other California. These two museums--each programs such as the one of the executives to sell C with its own mission--could well make Japanese American WW II incarcera- The Ventura Breeze is printed with Ventura a cultural hub of the South- tion. Even the Librarian/curator of advertising space to soy based ink on paper with minimum coast. the Japanese American museum in businesses and 40% recycled content. Richard Senate, Ventura Little Tokyo was a recent speaker professionals in Ventura. which you neither attended nor Dear Sheldon (Governor) Brown: reported on. I was a speaker also, but Part or full time. Contact This is in response to your Editorial did not see you. [email protected] of 8/2/17. You are entitled to your As the editor/owner of the Breeze. We encourage you to send your opinions Opinion/Editorial, but you shouldn’t you have the right and opportunity for more details. to [email protected]. Please judge a book by its cover as you did re to criticize and mention both sides of limit them to about 300 words the Ventura County Museum. I have to the situation. Obviously you had not walk 6 blocks on my WW II disabled attended the recent gala and SRO edu- Sheldon: legs to the bus stop and then make cational forum by the four UCLA MD I must agree with your opinion in the two transfers to get to the Ventura Professors sponsored by the Museum. August 2 issue about the city funding Museum. But it has always been worth You would have enjoyed even the of the Ventura County Museum. The the effort as I had been a speaker at violin quartet, wine, et al. Museum must get its house in order and the Museum once and other times as Forgive my critical response as strive to fulfill its mission to preserve part of the audience. The last visit I was a former editor of our high and tell the story of Ventura County. I was one of the best with four UCLA school weekly and also of our English know that the new Director, Ms. Brokaw, Doctors who spoke on cancer. language teachers monthly in Japan. I will do a great job. If anyone can turn the It’s what is in the museum that is of also shouldn’t be criticizing a fellow museum around it is this accomplished importance. Just as you don’t marry a Continued on page 10 woman. I believe Ventura County needs girl by her beautiful dress but by other its own Art Museum. We have grown and qualities like personality thoughtful- should have a museum of art to rival ness, kindness, Inner beauty. Even The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win that of Santa Barbara County. We have the Reagan Library/museum is more you’re still a rat. the art and we are becoming known as beautiful and meaningful on the an art capital in the west. We also need inside than the outside. – Lily Tomlin an expanded history museum to tell the Unfortunately, you had not Ventura BREEZE August 16 – August 29, 2017 5

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Nominations the arts community Arts Educator, an individual or for the 2017 organization whose achievements and contributions to arts education have been significant and far-reaching Mayor’s Arts Emerging Artist, a working artist under 40 who has demonstrated out- Awards are due standing promise and commitment to The 13th annual Mayor’s Arts Ventura’s arts community (students Awards nomination forms are now are ineligible) available online at https://www. Student Artist, an active student cityofventura.ca.gov/maa, until August artist in any discipline under the age of 31. These awards recognize the artistic 19 who has demonstrated outstanding achievements and contributions to promise and commitment to the arts the cultural community of Ventura “Ventura’s thriving art community residents in seven categories: allows us all to experience the beauty, Arts Patron, a business or individual stories, and diversity of our city,” said whose strong support of the arts has Mayor Erik Nasarenko. “The Mayor’s been ongoing through philanthropic Arts Awards are an important way to and/or volunteer service showcase the exceptional work and Artist in the Community, an estab- talent of local artists, teachers, and lished individual artist in any discipline patrons that enrich our city and contrib- for artistic excellence and singular ute to the economic and cultural well- efforts in contributing to Ventura’s being in Ventura.” cultural vitality In September, a panel of community Creative Entrepreneur, a locally members representing the arts and owned for-profit business which ex- business worlds, will review applica- emplifies the impact and vitality of tions based on: the significance and Ventura’s creative economy magnitude of the nominee’s contribu- Arts Leader, a nonprofit arts pro- tions; leadership in the arts community fessional who has demonstrated out- and commitment to service to the arts; standing leadership, organizational benefit and impact of the nominee’s stewardship, and partnership within contribution to the citizens of the City Ventura BREEZE August 16 – August 29, 2017 7 Community Events of Ventura; and potential contribution Tango in no time with our “true 805 Gift to the arts in the emerging artist and basics in six weeks” class. Classes held at student artist categories. The panel’s The House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen #E in Emporium selections will be presented to Cultural Ventura. Affairs Commissioners who will make 50% off recommendations for the Mayor to approve. The Mayor will announce Ventura events honorees on October 9, and present by Ana Baker ALL each recipient an award, at a reception Pet Accessories! on November 2, including a limited Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club (while supplies last) edition artwork, Mark of Excellence, meets every Monday from 7:30 created by Lis J. Schwitters. The awards p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at the Poinsettia Monday - Saturday are presented as a joint project of the Pavilion, 3451 Foothill. Ballroom, City Manager’s Office and the Office of swing, Latin, mixers and line dancing. 9:00am - 6:00pm Cultural Affairs. Members $10, non-members $12. Call Rick at 415-8842 for more information. 805.658.0805 There will be a regular Ventura 3875 Telegraph Road, Suite A Discussion Group meeting at Main City dancing Street Restaurant 3159 Main St., Across from Classic Cleaners Wednesday from 4 p.m.to 5:45 p.m. Several people usually stay for a drink classes and a bite to eat afterward. Bring an in- City of Ventura August dance classes. teresting topic to discuss if you can. Check out more classes on web-site. Call Ventura’s ACBL Duplicate While vacationing in Oregon 658-4726 to register, if you already have Bridge Club offers games for all Staci Brown took a break an ACTIVENET account online, visit levels of play. Learn the game, play from eating oysters to www.cityofventura.net. Classes held with your peers, and earn master read the Breeze (she at the Barranca Vista Center, 7050 E points while you are having fun. There had better). Ralston St in Ventura. To register call is a game every day of the week. Check (805) 658-4726. Unless noted. out their website at www.vcbridge.org. Pop Dance with Cassie Lawhead Life is Better with Bridge. Mini-Pop Dance 3-4 years The Ventura Retired Men’s (Pre-school) Group welcomes interested men to *8/21-10/30 M 3:15-4 pm $85 their semi-monthly Tuesday lunch #9700 ($15) meetings at the Ventura Elks Pop Dance I 5-8 years (K-2nd) lodge. This regular congenial social *8/21-10/30 M 4-4:45 pm $85 event, besides a healthy, satisfying meal, #9701 supplies a welcome atmosphere to talk Pop Dance II 9-12 years (3rd-5th) and joke, hear a speaker on a variety of *8/21-10/30 M 4:45-5:30 pm $85 relevant topics and brighten your week. #9702 Hear more from Steve at 642-1359 Energetic boys and girls mix and Country Western Line Dancing move to hip hop and jazz! Wear your every Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. In- funky attitude, comfortable attire and struction every night. Located at the rubber soled shoes. Parents may stay for Moose lodge, 10269 Telephone Road. first and last class only. *No class 9/4. More information at countrylovers.com. Performance for family & friends on Ventura County Philatelic Society Saturday, Nov. 4 at meets the first and third Mondays BVC. Ballroom Dancing each month. Do you collect stamps? 16 years-adult Come spend the evening with us. We are a This was taken on a recent 8/22-9/26 Tu 7:30-8:30 pm $55 fun group. 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the trip to Fiji. This is the #9032 Foothills, 6279 Foothill Rd. Admission last remaining village on Enjoy the magic of smoothly moving and parking free. Contact Bill Garner the island that has no across the floor with the waltz, fox trot, 320-1601 utilities and the 800 and swing and rumba! Assistance League of Ventura growing population still live Swing and Nightclub Dancing County creating “A Brighter in the traditional way. This 16 years-adult Tomorrow for Today’s Children” will was the first village to be 8/22-9/26 Tu 8:30-9:30 pm $55 hold its regular monthly meeting on converted from cannibalism #9035 the third Thursday of each month at to Christianity by a very Swing the night away, East & West the Chapter House, 913 East Santa Coast style! No partner needed. Clara St. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., brave minister! Beginning Argentine Tango meeting at 10 a.m. more information at Stephen Joyce & 18 years-adult assistanceleagueventuracounty.org or Linda Boysiewick 8/23-9/27 W 6:30-7:30 pm [email protected]. Monday thru $70/person #9063 Continued on page 8

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More information can be found at 1 to 4 p.m. accompanied by period music be visible from Southern California, while Council: A member of the Surfrider www.nawcc-ch190.com. in the parlor and upstairs library landing. certain areas of the country will be able to Foundation will present an overview of August 21: CA Zeta Chi parliamentar- Admission is free. The museum is located at witness a total solar eclipse. We will project Surf rider’s various campaigns and talk ians will meet at 7 p.m. and will feature the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood. For a live stream of the eclipse in the library about opportunities to become involved. a lesson by Jill Martinez entitled “Subsid- information 642-3345 or www.dudleyhouse. meeting room, and a limited amount of Ventura Police Dept. will update the iary Motions.” Main Street Restaurant and org. eclipse glasses will be available for those Council on crime and safety in the area. Steakhouse, 3159 E. Main St. Those wishing Sept. 5: Cardiologist, Dr. Omid Fatemi, present. John McNally will present a brief overview to eat should arrive at 6 p.m. Non-members will talk about the latest restorative A solar eclipse occurs when the sun of east Ventura development. Books in good are welcome. Membership is $25 per year. heart advances at the Tuesday program is partially or completely obscured by the condition are accepted by San Buenaven- For information, contact Sharon Hillbrant, of Mended Hearts. The presentation will be moon, revealing the solar corona. These tura Friends of the Library. 7 p.m. at the First 479-6738, or zetachi.webstarts.com. in the Nichols Auditorium on the 8th floor of events are rare; the next solar eclipse that Assembly of God Church, 346 N. Kimball August 23: The College Area Community Community Memorial Hospital. Dr. Fatemi is will be visible from North America will not Road. The public is encouraged to attend and Council will meet on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. a frequently requested speaker due to his easy- happen until the year 2024. More informa- participate. For more information contact Adrienne Stephens from the Ventura to-understand presentations and is very open tion on the eclipse can be found by visiting John McNally, Chairperson, EVCC 804-7558 Hillsides Conservancy will discuss the 14 to questions from the audience. The program, https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/. August 19 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & August year-old nonprofit land trust’s ongoing from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, is open to the public At 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 the 20 at 2 p.m. celebrate the singers and work in the Ventura region. An officer from and is free. Ojai Library will host a screening of the songs of the silver screen when Broadway the VPD will be there to discuss issues related Sept. 13: The Ventura County Camera documentary film Seeds of Time. After the leading lady Teri Bibb debuts her new to crime in the area. Wright Event Center at Club will hold a meeting on Wednesday, screening there will be a discussion facilitat- concert Once Upon A Song as part of 57 Day Rd. on the Ventura College campus. at 6:30 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion, ed by members of the Women’s International the 2017 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Free parking is available adjacent to the Event 3451 Foothill Rd. The first part of the League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). Broadway Concert Series at Rubicon Center. CACC represents citizens between meeting will be an instructional workshop on A perfect storm is brewing as ag- Theatre Company. Bibb’s soaring soprano Mills and Victoria bordered by Foothill and the techniques of image processing followed by riculture pioneer Cary Fowler races has thrilled audiences across the continent Hwy. 126. Call 644-8695 or 844-4158 for more the showing of member images. A professional against time to protect the future of our and throughout the world. In addition to per- information. photographer will critique member’s prints food. Seed banks around the world are forming on Broadway and tour as Christine August 27: The Ventura County Repro- and digital images. This is not a competition crumbling, crop failures are producing in The Phantom of the Opera she has given a ductive Rights Network is hosting its but rather an anonymous discussion of the starvation and rioting, and the accelerat- command performance at the White House, signature, “Write for Your Rights,” event images.. Only members may submit images ing effects of climate change are affecting on the stages of Radio City Music Hall, to bring together our community’s col- for critique. See the club’s web site for more farmers globally. This film follows Fowler Carnegie Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall. lective voice during a time when threats information about the club and examples of on a passionate and personal journey that August 20: The Ventura and Santa to reproductive rights are at an all time member’s work or call 908-5663. www.Ventu- may save the one resource we cannot live Barbara County chapter of the National high. The event will be from 12:30 p.m. to raCountyCameraClub.com without: our seeds. Association of Watch and Clock Col- 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, at the Unitarian Uni- This event is free and open to lectors (NAWCC) will meet Sunday, in versalist Church of Ventura, 5654 Ralston the public. For additional informa- the Campus Student Center of Ventura Street. VCRRN will have letters on a range of tion, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional College, 4667 Telegraph Road. The regular reproductive health care topics prepared for Events at the Librarian, at 218-9146. meeting starts at noon and at 11 a.m. There the public to sign. The event is free of charge The Ojai Library is located at 111 East will be an informal workshop where a topic and open to the public. Refreshments will be Ojai Library Ojai Ave. Hours of service are 10 a.m. to 8 on clocks or watches will be demonstrated served. Ample parking is provided in the lot in Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 and discussed. Program by Dave Coatsworth the rear of the building August 21 the Ojai Library will be p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Ventura BREEZE August 16 – August 29, 2017 9 News & Notes of living space. Elegant interiors feature up to 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, generous Great Rooms, con- Ventura’s Newest temporary kitchens, 2-car garages and plentiful natural light. 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View application @ removeyourturf.com Call 1-866-983-9232 7•17 10 August 16 – August 29, 2017 Ventura BREEZE News & Notes of life – and due to the size of this tour- The new school year is also a good nament, the competition is fierce. time to become a Member/Producer Spencer Makenzie’s 8th annual End at CAPS Media. Every month CAPS of Summer Throw Down will take place Media offers new member orientation from Friday, August 25 through Sunday, meetings on the first Thursday. HD August 27. Friday’s activities are from 6 videography/camera classes are held to 10 pm and include check in for players, on the 2nd Thursday and Final Cut a D.J. and live music provided by popular postproduction editing classes are local band Rey Fresco. on the 3rd Thursday. The next CAPS Saturday and Sunday are devoted to Radio (KPPQ, FM 104.1) training the tournament and free play, accom- is on the 4th week: Wednesday and panied by a D.J., with food and drink Thursday, August 23 & 24. Every class available for purchase. Saturday night is fun, informative and engaging. features live bands. There is no charge to Member/Producers receive hands-on attend the all-ages End of Summer Block instruction in videography, video Party and Throw Down. Spectators and editing, radio production and more. participants are encouraged to bring All classes begin at 6pm at the CAPS their own lawn chairs. The Throw Down Media Center, 65 Day Road. Once will take place at Spencer Makenzie’s trained member/producers may check Fish Co., located at 806 East Thompson out CAPS Media’s video cameras, Blvd. For more information, please visit tripods, audio gear and other pro- www.spencermakenzies.com or call duction equipment to record their 643-8226. story and then book postproduction editing suites to craft the story they want to tell. Go to capsmedia.org to see a schedule of upcoming programs on Channel 6 & 15, search the archives for past programs, get info on upcoming video and radio classes and much more. Every member of the community is welcome and encour- aged to visit the CAPS Media Center to take a tour and consider becoming a Member/Producer. CAPS Media is a nonprofit, membership organiza- tion located at 65 Day Road on the You can view the Fair Parade online at east side of Ventura College. Anyone capsmedia.org/videos. who lives, works or attends school in the city of Ventura is eligible to become a Member/Producer at CAPS Constant Media. Annual fees are only $25 for an individual and $75 for a non-prof- creativity at the it organization. CAPS Radio is an players and spectators alike. additional annual fee of $50 for Eatery Now in its 8th year, the Cornhole CAPS Media DJs. For complete information go to Throw Down has continued to grow capsmedia.org. celebrates into a national event, hosting incredibly Center skilled players of all ages from states The CAPS Media Crew captured anniversary across the country. This year’s competi- all of the festivities in the 2017 Ventura tion includes teams from: Alabama; County Fair Parade. Grand Marshal with block party Arizona; Florida; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Edgar Terry of Terry Farms led a Mailbox Michigan; Nevada; North Carolina; dazzling display of marching bands, Continued from page 4 and massive Ohio; Kentucky; Texas and Virginia – floats, horses, vintage cars, tractors, reporter/writer. I really do enjoy the and of course, California. Additionally, clowns, city and county representa- “Ventura Breeze and it’s even free! Cornhole notable Cornhole Leagues/Teams from tives, queens, princesses, celebrities, Ted Wakai across the nation are sending some of and other fair folks filling Main Ted; Tournament their best players: 702 Cornhole (Las Street for the annual event. With Thank you for taking the time to write The nation’s largest cash cornhole Vegas, NV); TCL (Texas); Original Tim O’Neil and Jerry Breiner calling this and express your different opinion. I wish tournament will take place as part of Cornhole (Arizona) and KB Games the play-by-play, CAPS Media’s live more readers would. And double thanks for Spencer Makenzie’s 8th annual End of (Arizona) are all sending players to join coverage of the parade aired live fighting for our country. (It should be noted Summer Block Party. This California- the games. on CAPS Media Channel 6 and live that his opinion was reduced in size.) classic multi-day party will feature the Not to be outdone, California is streamed on capsmedia.org. The Sheldon eatery’s award-winning food, ice cold putting its best foot forward as well, parade has been rebroadcast and drinks and craft beer, and a free concert with teams from across the state coming streamed multiple times and you can with rockin’ local bands on Saturday to Ventura in droves. view the event online at capsmedia. evening, as well as DJs spinning great This competition is unique because org/videos. music throughout the tournament for it is accessible to players from all walks Recently CAPS Media produced the first in a series of Measure O video messages to highlight the projects and programs being supported by the successful initia- tive. Mayor Erik Nasarenko hosted the video at Fire Station 4. Thanks in part to Measure O funding, Fire Station 4 will continue to provide vital services to the east side of the Ventura community. CAPS Media is also working with city departments to produce additional stories of interest for airing on the channel, In our last issue Mike L Merewether asked website and social media in the next “Where is the marquee from Mayfair Theatre few months. And CAPS Media is that sat in the dirt for years after all the fuss pleased to be a creative partner with and $$ the city spent in having it moved?” the Museum of Ventura County to One of our smart readers (they are all help with the revitalization and sto- smart) Sharon Krumdieck told us that it is at The Ventura Friends of the Library celebrated the future Hill Road library site with a rytelling of the historic and valuable the Seabee Museum so we sent our star pho- book sale. Hundreds turned out to meet library staff and learn about the new branch. resources in Ventura and Santa tographer Richard Lieberman there to take a Paula. photo of it. 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The healing life upside down. When she retreats to Hawaii to power of books welcome the land and its beauty into her healing process, angelic and other by Maryann Ridini Spencer worldly occurrences transpire that are too In October 2014 I learned the poignant to ignore, which ultimately lead devastating news that my mother was her to her destiny and provide proof that suffering from a massive brain tumor. our loved ones live in spirit and surround Doctors gave her six to eight months to and guide us. A belief I hold to be true. live. As it turned out, we celebrated for six To this day, in addition to finding weeks with family and friends, enjoying great comfort in reading and praying, I dinners and the most beautiful moments also find solace in life’s synchronicities together. She died on November 25, 2014. or “signs.” Although she lived a long life — she Shortly after my Mom passed, my was in her 80s — I was deeply affected. As I sister and I decided to dine out for discovered, no one knows what it’s like to breakfast. Driving around looking for a lose a parent until they have that personal venue and busy in conversation about experience. You can sympathize with Mom, we turned into the parking lot people, but until it happens to you, there of what looked like might be an eatery are no words to describe the depth of what without even taking note of the name. you feel. Thankfully, there were no words When we finally looked up at the sign, we of love that weren’t shared over and over turned to each other at the same time in again with my mother. complete awe. “Sweet Momma’s Good To help heal, I turned to reading Kitchen” was the name and the sweet books of a spiritual nature, an activity retro-looking woman with a short dark that kicked into full swing a few days after bob pictured on the logo was an absolute my Mom’s funeral. Books such as Proof of cartoon version of our mom if there Heaven by Dr. Eben Alexander, Raymond ever was one! We both felt chills. Sweet Moody’s Life After Life, Judith Marshall’s Momma was a name we often called our My Conversations with Angels, Theresa Mom. It was no accident that we just Caputo’s You Can’t Make This Stuff Up, happened to land at Sweet Momma’s; it and There’s More to Life Than This, and was our sweet Momma letting us know the Bible, have provided me with comfort that she was with us and that she would and affirmation beyond words. be with us always. I was in the midst of writing “Lady Maryann Ridini Spencer is a local in the Window,” a novel about family author of the Lady in the Window and healing when my dear mother (SelectBooks), a new novel sold at passed. I poured my heart into my work, Barnes & Noble and Amazon, which drawing from some of my experiences and captures Aloha Magic, Hope, Healing observations, and family home in Hawaii. & the Infinite Mother-Daughter In the book, my main character Kate Bond. Please visit her website at experiences a series of events that turn her MaryannRidiniSpencer.com. Ventura BREEZE August 16 – August 29, 2017 15

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Her presentation included the written history of China. The Origin and Art of Chinese Characters presented by Hiroko Yoshimoto What began on a single day with the Museum of Ventura County. a single march has since evolved into a Her presentation included the full-fledged coalition consisting of nine written history of China and Japan and distinct task forces, each with a particu- the evolution of modern Chinese char- lar issue at its focal point. The grassroots acters explained in hand-outs and her organization Justice for All was formed lecture. She demonstrated, and discussee after the resounding success of January’s the history, and evolution of calligraphy March for Justice, which assembled an as she drew (painted)examples on the estimated 2,500 people in Ventura to set-up drawing easel. coincide with the Women’s March on The event was attended by a standing Washington. room (or sit on the floor) enthusiastic On August 12 the Cultural Equity crowd who tried their hands at callig- Taskforce for Justice for All in Ventura, raphy after her demonstration and the Pam Baumgardner, VenturaRocks.com, Staci Brown and Jaime Baker from the Ventura presented The Origin and Art of Chinese answering their questions Breeze were there at the their booth enjoying the large throng that attended the recent Surf Characters a lecture, demonstration, For more information, including Rodeo. Held at Ventura’s Pierpont Beach it was a 2-day surf and music festival for all to with audience participation presented ways to get involved, visit Facebook. enjoy. It featured surfing competitions, rodeo games and a full-on music festival on multi by Ventura artist Hiroko Yoshimoto at com/justiceforallventura. stages as well as an outdoor street fair.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of 16 August 16 – August 29, 2017 Ventura BREEZE The Pet Page n At the end of a Taken by her elegance but torn by road reluctance, hers and mine, I reached my fingers between the metal fence. by Mary-Jo Murphy I wanted to touch her, to reassure “Does anyone her that though I might not be her want a dog? Tim’s liberator, I was at least friendly. Dedicated going to shoot that As I did, she moved close to my to Scamp Border Collie.” outstretched hand, resting her neck I was on a road trip, contentedly against my welcoming 40 miles off Highway 80 in Nevada, caress. wandering around a historic site “I can’t take her now. I’ll come where Mark Twain had tried his hand back for her. I promise.” at silver mining. The woman was de- Tim, in turn, promised not livering mail and an opportunity that shoot her. changed my life. All the way to Cheyenne, anxious Tim lived in a run-down trailer. thoughts filled my brain. At the first Tragically widowed months before opportunity, I called Tim. “Is she still when his wife died in an off-road there? I am coming back for her.” vehicle accident, he already had two Tears of relief filled my eyes as I Border Collies when his stepdaugh- heard his monotone reply. ter abandoned another. Tim’s work “She’s here.” took him away for days at a time. The A week later, on the deserted road one-year old pup was more than an toward Unionville, I felt jumpy. What if inconvenience, and it was clear that Tim hadn’t kept his promise? What if…? arranging a rescue was beyond this Ten years later the what-ifs still Scamp Club grieving man. echo. What if I hadn’t decided to (Scampclub pets are not for adoption.) Another dog was the last thing on explore Samuel Clemens’ historical Hi, I’m Indy. I take two of my three daily walks on Main St. We (me and my my mind. Back home, I had only Karl, site? What if I had arrived a few hours human) can’t go more than a few feet without someone coming up to us to a Shepherd-Pitt Bull mix. I was in later? What if the postal woman pet my furry head. We love meeting out of towners, and many people we meet no hurry to fill the emptiness left by hadn’t been delivering her mail at that are from other countries. Pumpkin, a goofy, willful Labrador. exact moment? What if Sam hadn’t I can’t be responsible for every dog been there at the end of the road, in trouble, I told myself as I reluctant- wagging her tail, joyfully greeting me Join Scamp Club ly made my way across the dirt road, on my return? Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture biscuit in hand. I was prepared to resist. No need to ask. We forever dog anda little about yourself to [email protected]. After all, not all dogs are a match. owners know how this works. You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. Approaching the chain-linked n With National Homeless Animals enclosure I noticed her nose was Day approaching and the cost of bloody. Tim explained, somewhat owning a pet ranging from $227 to Most Pet-Friendly Cities (10AM - 6PM) annoyed, that the doomed dog more than $2,000, depending on the Least Pet-Friendly Cities Camarillo Animal Shelter & Simi had just gotten into the garbage. I type of animal, WalletHub (A website) 1 Scottsdale, AZ 91 Valley Animal Shelter concluded she had found the trash took an in-depth look at 2017’s Most Charlotte, NC To find homes for every homeless preferable to the contents of her food Pet-Friendly Cities. 2 Phoenix, AZ 92 dog and cat! bowl, a combination of unnatural In order to determine where Anchorage, AK Each $20 dog and cat adoption shades. Americans’ furry and slimy compan- 3 Tampa, FL 93 comes with $998 worth of services, Classically beautiful, her brown ions can enjoy the best quality of Philadelphia, PA gifts and coupons. An additional $20 eyes made intense contact that I was life without breaking the bank, Wal- 4 San Diego, CA 94 pet license fee may apply. later to learn was natural for the letHub’s analysts compared the crea- Buffalo, NY n Is wagging related to smell? breed. I spoke quietly to her, offering ture-friendliness of the 100 largest 5 Orlando, FL 95 Yes. Many of a dog’s identifying the treat through the fence. She cities across 21 key metrics. The data Santa Ana, CA smells are in the anal glands. Those showed no interest. set ranges from minimum pet-care 6 Birmingham, AL 96 sacs transmit how a dog is feeling — Her gaze remained strong, but she provider rate per visit to pet business- Boston, MA anxious? playful? — and the essence of offered no response to my overtures. es per capita to walkability. 7 Austin, TX 97 who the dog is. To greet one another New York, NY dogs wag, basically dispensing their 8 Cincinnati, OH 98 personal odors from their rumps.” Honolulu, HI Researchers have found that dogs 9 Atlanta, GA 99 have 300 million olfactory receptors, Baltimore, MD compared with about six million for 10 Las Vegas, NV 100 humans. No wonder they can smell a Newark, NJ hot dog several blocks away. Key Stats n On Sunday, September 24, from Columbus, Ohio, has the lowest 9am-noon an Animal Career Fair will average veterinary care costs (per be held at Ventura Pet Wellness & visit), $33.25, which is 2.5 times lower Dog Training Center located at 3521 than in New York, the city with the Arundell Circle #B in Ventura. This highest at $84.47. event is free to the public! 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News & Notes 2017 SUMMER CONCERTS at the historic OLIVAS ADOBE y rr I like to look for new businesses or e M e things to try out.” B Rock on the ce & Boni Howery age 59 also gets news Eat, Dan from the internet and the VC Star. “No, Dock I personally don’t think it’s necessary. It’s all hands on deck as the Rock on There are a multitude of news outlets Concerts 7:30-9:30 pm Doors open 6:30 pm the Dock Concert Series launches at Ventura readily available, community news Harbor Village every Saturday this September is about what is going on in our own All Seats $20 • Extra for from 3-6pm featuring an electrifying line-up backyard. I enjoy reading about my optional table reservations of musicians performing free to the public hometown, a place I feel connected to. on a floating stage in the Ventura Harbor. I learn something new about Ventura Full beverage bar on site Visitors to the series catch the show from the every time I read a Ventura Breeze issue water aboard kayak or from the promenade. – leave all the world weariness to another Pizza & coffee trucks on Kick off the Labor Day weekend with the news source.” site or BYO dining not-to-be-missed spectacle of the shimmer Ashley Pope age 27 gets her other from the heat of the September sun on the news from Facebook, KTVA and the VC August 19 • Dead Man’s Party waters of Ventura Harbor September 2 and Star Sunday edition. “No, I think people Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman tribute band continuing the 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. read the Breeze because they want to Presented by V3 Printing Dine and relax as the entertainment know what’s happening in Ventura. plays on, surrounded by scenic harbor Maybe ok to do some statewide news but This 8-piece band’s songbook of “Good for Your Soul” horn-driven and mountain views. Rock on the Dock definitely wouldn’t go international, I’d Oingo Boingo mashups of ska, pop, rock and world music will is presented by Ventura Port District and skip that page.” bring you to the dance floor in summer’s most fun concert! sponsored by Ventura Boat Rentals: Bob Emerick age 58 also watches deadmansparty.com An appealing bonus of Rock on the Dock CBS news. “I think it should stay local.” is the free admission and free parking. For Frank Boross age 64 gets other news August 26 • Blue Breeze Band SOLD more information, visit www.VenturaHar- from KTVA and online. “I don’t think it Presented by Ventura Community Bank OUT borVillage.com or call 477-0470. would hurt. It’s a good idea, everybody seems to be a news junkie.” C.J. Barnett age 35 also reads the LA News survey Times, BBC, NPR, USA Today and The Wall Street Journal – all on her phone by Jennifer Tipton she says. (Did someone just say news September 2 • Fantastic Diamond I asked 20 Venturans that read the junkie?) “Yes, it should, how else do you CITY OF Ventura Breeze: What are your other know what’s going on in Sacramento?” Neil Diamond tribute band Presented by Ventura Rental Party Center PARKS, RECREATION & David Glaser age 57 gets news as well 6•17 sources for news? COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS And -do you think the Breeze should from the internet. “Maybe some, but Ventura’s biggest summer sing-a-long dance party captures forty have a column for international news, that’s not why I look at the Breeze.” years of such chart-topping hits as “Song Sung Blue,” and Olivas Adobe L.B. Tempkin age 56 gets other news state or government? “You Don’t Send Me Flowers”. fantasticdiamond.com 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura Lucy Maddux age 55 also reads the from radio, KCLU and KRW. “I like local VC Reporter. I don’t think that’s why news, there’s enough of the other stuff VIEW FULL CONCERT SERIES people pick up the Breeze, they just going on.” www.cityofventura.ca.gov/mus • 805.658.4726 want to see what’s going on locally, Continued on page 24 18 August 16 – August 29, 2017 Ventura BREEZE News & Notes for our community, food trucks, retail premier wine, beverage and food event. booths, and adult beverages”. Restaurants, cafes, wineries and Steve Somann, President of DCVC breweries serve their signature dishes stated, “An LGBTQ Community and beverages from tented booths along Resource Center has been in the back the seaside Promenade while guests of my mind since Diversity Collective enjoy live music, dancing under the Ventura County started in May 2014, stars and an amazing silent auction. It’s and a priority for me personally since a community celebration to honor the becoming President in January 2016. City’s 144 year old pier. I’m elated that the LGBTQ community The sell-out event hosted by Pier as well as anyone else who needs infor- into the Future–-a non-profit 501 c mation about programs and services (3)—“is a much anticipated community will now have a safe place to call, visit, gathering of friends that raises funds volunteer, which brings about an for our beloved Pier”, said Pier Into the awareness to all in the community.” Future Executive Director Jenise Wagar. Diversity Collective Ventura County The organization was founded by a is a community based nonprofit 501c3 group of dedicated community leaders, organization. Promoting advocacy, in partnership with the City of Ventura, education, and mental and physical to establish an endowment fund to health for the LGBTQ community in maintain and enhance the historic Ventura County via the community Ventura Pier for future generations to resource center, programs and enjoy. The organization has contributed community events. It is the parent orga- over $540,000 to the City of Ventura over nization of Ventura County Pride, AIDS the last 24 years to enhance the Pier. Walk Ventura and The Diversity Gala. General admission tickets are $75.00 All proceeds raised through fundrais- and include food and beverage tasting ing efforts go to fund DCVC and its and a commemorative Pier wine glass. A community programs. limited number of VIP tickets are offered at $150 each. VIP tickets include all of the benefits associated with General Admission, plus early entrance to the event at 4:30 pm and a reserved seat at a VIP table along the promenade. Local Steve Somann, President of DCVC is cutting the ribbon assisted by supporters. Photo by Bernie restaurants, wineries and breweries who Goldstein. are interested in sampling their food/ drink at the event can call 804.7735. Ventura County welcomes new Tickets are available on line at www. brownpapertickets.com or by calling community resource center for 800.838.3006. Visit www.pierintothefu- Pam Baumgardner, Staci Brown and Diane ture.org for more information. the LGTBQ community Brown enjoying a previous Pier Under the Diversity Collective Ventura County munity-based organization providing Stars. Tech Today with Ken May was proud to hold the Grand Opening these free services and according to a and Ribbon Cutting of the Community 2014 needs assessment there are over Tickets on Sale Resource Center on Thursday, August 1,400 individuals living with HIV/AIDS Backup and 3rd at their new location at 2471 Portola in Ventura County and the numbers Road, Suite 100 in Ventura. continue to increase” said Michael for “Pier Under The LGTBQ Community in Ventura MacDonald, Board of Directors. recovery County has been without a community This year’s Ventura County the Stars” If you use a computer or mobile device resource center since 2009 when Pride Festival is a fundraiser for the Tickets are now on sale for Pier long enough, sooner or later something Rainbow Alliance moved to smaller Community Resource Center. Joseph Under the Stars—the 24th annual will go wrong, resulting in you losing offices due to cuts in HIV-AIDS funding Summers, Vice-President of DCVC states benefit for the historic Ventura Pier on your personal files, documents, or at the state level, and ceased operations “Diversity Collective relies on proceeds Saturday, October 7th, from 5-8 PM. photos. For example, you may accidently completely in 2011. raised at the festival to sustain the new Each year more than 800 residents and delete the wrong files, have a hardware Diversity Collective Ventura County center. Proceeds raised from the minimal visitors attend this beachfront culinary failure, lose a device, or become infected will run its HIV-AIDS Education and cover charge, sponsorships, and beverage fair adjacent to the pier to sample the with malware, such as ransomware. At Prevention Program from the center and merchandise sales go to sustain county’s best food and spirits provided times like these, backups are often the as well as house partner organizations the new center. Ventura County Pride is by over 50 area businesses. This year only way to rebuild your digital life. The Free 2 Be Me Foundation, Rainbow an all-inclusive family friendly festival marks the 24th anniversary of Ventura’s Continued on page 24 Umbrella, HOPE Counseling Center, celebrating our diversity in the LGBTQ and Baumer Law Group. community. It’s is our main objective “It is our hope to expand free to celebrate, educate and advocate for rapid testing services to the most criti- the LGBTQ community. There will be cally needed areas of the county such live entertainment all day long, over 60 as Oxnard. Currently, there is no com- vendors offering education and advocacy

The ongoing dispute between Ventura Realty & Investment Company and the City of Ventura continues regarding the commercial building located at 51 Oak Street. The reasons include a writ of mandate, a demolition permit, appeals, Ventura Building Official, the Historic Preservation Committee, the San Buenaventura Conservancy, City Community Developments Director Jeff Lambert and Sid White partner at Ventura Realty. In the meantime the building sits there vacant and deteriorating . The City and Ventura Realty have had other problems in the past . The ironic part is that Sid White is the former Ventura economic development director. The issue is not getting immediately addressed while City staff and the property owner discuss mutually ac- ceptable next steps.. Hopefully this can be resolved so that this mess is taken care of soon. Ventura BREEZE August 16 – August 29, 2017 19 Police Reports by Cindy Summers served the search warrant on Amherst, however, Bura was not present. During the search of this Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura residence detectives located stolen property, Police Department and are not the opinions of stolen mail, and other evidence linking Bura the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned the recent string of burglaries. are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty Later that same afternoon VPD patrol in a court of law. officers responded to a report of a residential burglary in progress on the east end of Ventura. Stabbing The suspects fled in a vehicle and witnesses On August 4, at 11:53pm, the Ventura provided the responding officers with a license Police Command Center received a 911 call of plate and description. A short time later the a stabbing victim outside Rookies Bar, 419 E. suspect vehicle was observed entering the 101 Main St. Officers, along with Ventura City Fire freeway from Rose. and AMR personnel, responded to the call and The male that was apprehended was found the victim, later identified Nathan Little, identified as Frank Orta Jr. he was arrested and suffering from a single non-life threatening transported back to VPD to be interviewed by stab wound to his torso. He was immediately detectives. Orta made several incriminating transported to VCMC for treatment of his statements and was later booked into the injuries. The suspect was last seen fleeing from Ventura County Main Jail for residential the scene on foot northbound on Oak St. burglary and a parole violation. Officers began checking the area and On August Street Crimes Unit detectives located the suspect, later identified as 29 canvases several areas of Ventura and Oxnard year old Santa Paula resident Jaime Vazquez, and at approximately 9:30 am they observed several blocks away in the Downtown parking the outstanding suspect Stephanie Bure structure. Vazquez was taken into custody driving north on Ventura Rd. A marked police without incident. unit was called in to make a stop and Bura was During the investigation, officers learned taken into custody without incident. from bar security that the victim, who was Bura was interviewed by detectives and also working as a security guard, and Vazquez got made incriminating statements re the burgla- into a verbal argument over Vazquez cutting ries and credit card theft. She was later booked in line outside the bar. A physical alterca- into the Ventura County Main Jail on one tion occurred, and the victim was stabbed. count of residential burglary, seven counts of Vazquez and a couple of his friends fled from forgery, eleven counts of commercial burglary, the area on foot. and twelve counts of identity theft, all felony A second involved subject was located, but crimes. Her bail was set at $750,000. was not arrested. At the conclusion of the in- This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with vestigation, Vazquez was arrested and booked information about this crime please contact into the Ventura County Jail for assault with a the Ventura Police Department Street Crimes deadly weapon. Unit at 805-339-4325. Resisting Arrest Residential Burglary On August 4, at 6:10pm, the Ventura On August 13, at 4:50pm the Command Police Department Command Center received Center received 911 calls from residents in the a call from a cyclist reporting a suspicious 1300 block of Saratoga Ave., reporting that subject walking on the Ventura River bike path several subjects had been prowling in the area carrying two large machetes. and were now attempting to gain access into a 8-03 11:10am: disabled personal Harbor Cove. When one of the patrol officers arrived neighbor’s residence. watercraft in the surf near lifeguard 5:20pm, received a report of a person in on scene he saw the subject, later identified As officers were responding the witnesses headquarters. Officers responded in the water near the launch ramp. Officers as 31 year old vagrant Armando Mendoza, observed two males and a female enter the the fireboat, towed the vessel back to the responded, located the victim who self- walking near the intersection of Olive St. residence through an unlocked rear door. launch ramp and de-water the craft. The rescued by climbing onto L/R. and Main St., and attempted to stop him. Moments later, the three were seen exiting operator was uninjured. 8-05 10:45am: a trawler taking on water At the time, Mendoza was carrying a 3’ long with a large amount of stolen property. The 2:35pm: a tow from a recreational vessel a few miles SW of the Harbor from U.S. machete and a large pair of cutting shears. suspects placed the property into a vehicle having fuel issues 3 miles offshore. coastguard. Officers responded and Mendoza refused orders by the officer to and were in the process of fleeing when Officers responded, escorted the vessel located the trawler, the captain had stop and began running towards a nearby officers arrived. A traffic enforcement stop for a mile, then took it en tow back to the mitigated the issue and they were no shopping center. He then ran into an open was conducted and all five occupants in the launch ramp where it was released. longer taking on water. Vons Store, still carrying both weapons. vehicle were taken into custody. 6:35pm: a pump out of a motor vessel 12:27pm, received a report from State Officers pursued Mendoza into the store All are Ventura residents. Luke Forehand taking on water and unable to keep Parks that 3 PWC operators were having and chased him until he entered a restroom 23, Austin Capelli 20, Kendall Sanders 26, Tara up with the water coming in. Officers difficulty getting back on the vessels. towards the back of the store. Riley 38, Alexis Keirn 19. responded in the fireboat, dewatered Officers responded and assisted the Once the area of the store surrounding the All suspects were placed under arrest and about 12 inches of water from the bilge. operators return to the launch ramp. restroom was safely cleared of customers and booked into the Ventura County Jail for resi- After a short search, officers located the 8-06 10:45pm: a fuel sheen near VHV employees, and it was determined Mendoza dential burglary, possession of stolen property source, engine through hulls. The hulls I dock. Officers responded and found was inside the restroom by himself, officers and criminal conspiracy. Forehand was ad- were secured and the owner placed an a small sheen in the area reported. The gave him orders to come out. Mendoza refused ditionally booked for an outstanding parole auto sump pump on the vessel. area was searched but officers were to exit on his own, so with the assistance of a violation warrant. 8-04 2:40pm: water rescue at South unable to locate the source of the sheen. police K-9, officers entered the restroom and Beach. Officers responded and assisted 8-07 2:00pm: a possibly dangerous took Mendoza into custody after forcing their State Parks with two victims caught in containers in the marina mobile home way into a locked restroom stall. a rip current. The lg’s and the victims park. Officers responded and found the Mendoza was found to still be in possession were pulled from the water and taken to canisters to be benign. of both weapons, although never threatened Harbor Patrol anyone with them. He was arrested for resisting arrest and booked into the Ventura County Jail. Blotter Residential Burglary Arrests Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol In May 2017 the Ventura Street Crimes tends to. Unit detectives began an investigation into several residential burglaries that had occurred 8-02 10:27am: a medical at marina in the east end of Ventura. Numerous items of mobile home park. Officers responded property, jewelry, and credit cards were stolen and assisted a female complaining of during these crimes. difficulty breathing with medics from One suspect identified as 40 year old AMR / Ventura FD. She was transported Oxnard resident Frank Orta JR was determined to local hospital. to be on active parole for burglary. He did not 5:22pm: a traumatic injury at the new have any permanent address which made it Jetty at South Beach. Officers responded difficult for detectives to track him down. The and assisted Ventura Fire/State Parks/ second suspect identified as 39 year old Ventura AMR with placing the victim who resident Stephanie Bura also had no permanent suffered an injury in the surf onto a address however her vehicle was often seen backboard. The patient was eventually parked in front of a residence on Amherst St. transported to local hospital for further On August 4, Street Crimes Unit detectives evaluation. 20 OctoberSeptemberAugust 16 29 – 28 –August November – October 29, 2017 11,11, 2014 2016 Ventura BREEZE

Ventura MusicSun 8/27: Karen Eden Scene Sat 8/19: Sean Wolf G & the Country Bear Discovery Jamboree, DJ Joseph, Michelle Rosenblum 1888 Thompson Blvd Red Cove Late Fridays 10 pm: Flashback Fridays 1809 E. Main Street Late Saturdays 10 pm: Disco Bowl Thursdays: Music Club Open Jam Night Thurs 8/17: Reggae Fusion Fri 8/18: Bridget the Midget Band, The Big Sat 8/19: Led Zepplica Problem Wed 8/23: The Selecter, The Upbeat Rookees Sports Bar & Grill Thurs 8/24: Mike Pinto 419 E. Main Street Sun 8/27: Agent Orange (805) 648-6862 El Rey Cantina Fri and Sat: Rotating DJs 294 E. Main Street Saloon BBQ Fridays: 4 pm Xoco Moraza and Friends 456 E. Main Street Saturdays: 9:30 DJ Erock Fri 8/18: Noble Grizwald by Pam Baumgardner Four Brix Winery Agent Orange takes over Discovery on Sat 8/19: The Black Hips VenturaRocks.com 2290 Eastman Avenue Fri 8/25: Ishmael & the Deep Blue Sea Sunday, August 27; Fri 8/25: Karen Eden & Cary Park Sat 8/26: Bad Leaf I’d like to start off with sharing a Do you have any music-related news The Garage Sandbox Coffeehouse couple of my favorite music highlights or upcoming shows you want help publi- 1091 Scandia Avenue 204 E. Thompson Blvd cizing? Please send all information short from the past few weeks. First there Thurs 8/17: Archer Nation, The Ashes 805-641-1025 was Shinedown at the Ventura County or long to [email protected], Sat 8/19: Vasas, The Spires, Buildings Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon Fair; Brent Smith’s vocals are just in- and for updated music listings daily, go Breeding Thursdays Open Mic credible! And then Squashed Grapes to www.VenturaRocks.com. Golden China Sat 8/19: Tequila Picnic hosted Don Randi on Friday, August 11. 760 S. Seaward Sun 8/20: Grant Doughart Randi was one of the original members (805) 652-0688 Sat 8/26: DJ Indakut, Hip Hop Concert of the Wrecking Crew and opened Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm Sun 8/27: Western Waters The Baked Potato (famous jazz club Music Calendar Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic Sans Souci in LA) in 1970. He not only played the Sat 8/26: D!SK!LL, Kaos Flux, Mr. Low For more events go to VenturaRocks.com 21 S. Chestnut keyboards like none other, but he shared Grapes and Hops Sundays: DJ Darko so many anecdotes from the Wrecking Amigos Cafe & Cantina 454 E. Main Street Mondays: Karaoke Crew days. Stories about working with 546 E. Main St. Fri 8/18: Pete Muller Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean Glen Campbell, Neil Diamond, Nancy 805-874-2232 Sat 8/19: The Barrelhouse Wailers Wednesdays: Open mic Sinatra and Brian Wilson, but learning Mondays: Musician’s Night Out Sun 8/20: Alastair Greene & Debbie Davies Thursdays: DJ Spinobi that he actually played on Pet Sounds, Tuesdays: Open Mic w/ Beer Bros. Fri 8/25: Hot Cuppa Three Fri 8/18: The Jelly and tunes like “Good Vibrations” and Wednesdays: Smokey & Friends Sat 8/26: Tex Pistols Sat 8/19: Johnny Hellhole “Cracklin’ Rosie” well, it was an amazing Thurs 8/17: Crooked Eye Trio Sun 8/27: Jerry w/ Cibara Sat 8/26: Sin Chonies evening. Kudos to Squashed Grapes for Fri 8/18: 5 pm Madeline Deveroux; 9 pm The Hong Kong Inn Spencer Makenzie’s their continuous support of jazz and Right Amount of Wrong 435 E. Thompson Blvd End of Summer Block Party bringing artists like this to our town. Sat 8/19: 5 pm Alfred Morales; 9 pm The Mondays: Karaoke 806 E Thompson Blvd Yeah, I confess I dusted off my copy of Dive Bar Messiahs Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Fri 8/25: Rey Fresco Pet Sounds; it really holds up as one of Sun 8/20: 5 pm Corsican Bros; 9 pm Karaoke Fri 8/18: Hi Hat Entertainment presents A.C. Myles Band Sat 8/26: Mandex, Highway Starr the top LPs of all time. Thurs 8/24: Mark Masson & Phriends Sun 8/20: Misunderstood Band Squashed Grapes Fri 8/25: 5 pm Frank Barajas; 9 pm Inna Fri 8/25: Hi Hat Entertainment presents Attention Deadheads! The Museum 2351 E. Main Street Rude Mood Doug MacLeod CD release of Ventura County will host a special Music 7-10 pm Sat 8/26: 5 pm Brandi Loves Danny; 9 pm Sat 8/26: Brian Faith Band Wed 8/16: Dogfish concert on Saturday, August 26 with the The Barrelhouse Wailers Keynote Lounge Thurs 8/17: Blue Dog Project Grateful Dead tribute band Cubensis as Sun 8/27: 5 pm Action Down; 9 pm Karaoke 10245 Telephone Road Fri 8/18: Hans Ottsen Project they recreate the era’s unique and eclectic Boatyard Pub Tuesday and Wednesday: Karaoke Sat 8/19: Paul Weitz Quartet feat. Donna Deussen styles of rock, psychedelia and experi- Ventura Harbor Thursday: Open Mic Wed 8/23: Greg Spaulding Trio mental music. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Tuesdays: Jason Ho Sunday: Karaoke Thurs 8/24: Dogfish concert runs from 5-8 p.m. Admission Wednesdays: Mark Fri 8/18: Cross Cut Sat 8/26: Rachel Flowers Trio is $15/members, $20/non-members. A Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Sat 8/19: Rick Miller Band Star Lounge no-host bar will be available. Bombay Bar & Grill Fri 8/25: Strange Weather 343 E. Main Street Spencer Makenzie’s End of Summer 143 S. California Street Sat 8/26: Pull the Trigger Tues: Karaoke Block Party will be held the final Fridays: DJs; Karaoke Made West Brewing Thurs: DJ Trovlbe weekend of August with free music. Saturdays DJs 1744 Donlon Street Fri 8/18: Old Soul, Strange Weather, The On Friday, August 26, you can catch Sat 8/19: 5 pm Goodnight Kiss EP Release, Thurs 8/17: Shea Salisbury Brambles, The Jelly Rey Fresco, then on Saturday, August Brothers Fortune, Honey Owl Sat 8/19: Ventucky String Band Sat 8/19: The Bomb 27, it will be Highway Starr followed Café Fiore Majestic Ventura Theater Sun 8/20: Irie Smith by Mandex. During the day, it’s their 66 S. California Street 26 S. Chestnut Street Fri 8/25: Action Down annual cornhole tournament called Wed 8/16: Donna Butler Sun 8/20: DJ Quik, Scarface Sat 8/26: Whiskey Stone “The Throw Down” pulling in contest- Thurs 8/17: Fabulous Hangovers Margarita Villa Sun 8/27: After the Smoke ants from all over the U.S. competing for Fri 8/18: Boogie Wonderland Ventura Harbor Village The Tavern over $32,000 in cash payouts. There will Sat 8/19: Drunken Monkeys Tuesdays: Dave Rea 211 E. Santa Clara Street be 192 teams competing so get out and Sun 8/20: After the Smoke Fri 8/18: James Broz (805) 643-3264 cheer them on! Tues 8/22: Donna Butler Sat 8/19: Vertigo Blend Sundays: DJ Steezy Steve PRIDE Festival returns to Wed 8/23: Amber & Smoke Sun 8/20: Mike Martinez Tuesdays: Karaoke Promenade Park this year on Saturday, Thurs 8/24: Coso Live Fri 8/25: Firestick Metal Wednesdays August 19. All proceeds raised will go Fri 8/25: The Collective Sat 8/26: Cross Cut 805 Get it Right Thursday DJs to sustain the Community Resource Sat 8/26: Instone Sun 8/27: Corsican Bros. Fri 8/18: Sin Chonies Center serving the LGBTQ community Sun 8/27: Casey Jones Museum of Ventura County Sat 8/19: Big Lizard here in Ventura County. Entertainment Tues 8/29: Instone 100 E. Main Street Sat 8/26: The Black Hips Cask Alexhouse Sat 8/26: Cubensis will include Sean Wolf G & the Country Totally Local VC 5952 Telegraph Road Olivas Adobe Bear Jamboree, DJ Joseph with Music Dinner at the Mission (805) 765-4201 4200 Olivas Park Drive Downtown Ventura Box and Michelle Rosenblum. Lady Wed 8/16: Jonathan Russell Sat 8/19: Music Under the Stars: Dead Man’s Party Thurs 8/17: Francisco Leon Bunny will be on hand as Pride’s emcee. Sun 8/20: Sarah Lightman Sat 8/26: Music Under the Stars: Blue Breeze Band Vintura at the Wine Rack Music Under the Stars continues Sun 8/27: Dogfish Paddy’s 14 S. California Street with its summer concert series. Coming The Cave 2 W. Main Street (805) 653-9463 up Saturday, August 19, it’s a tribute 4435 McGrath Street Wednesdays: Karaoke Thurs 8/17: Lazy Millenials to Oingo Boingo with the band Dead Weds & Sats: 5:30 – 8:30 pm Varon Thomas Fri & Sat: DJs Fri 8/18: Trust Fall, Johnny Flores Man’s Party; and then Saturday, August Thurs & Fris: 5:30 – 8:30 pm Warren Fri 8/18: Pre-Pride Party featuring Echo V Sat 8/19: 4 pm Epitome of Dreams; 8 pm 26, it’s a night of Motown sound with Takahashi Sat 8/19: After-Pride Party with Vivian Paul Mars Black the Blues Breeze Band which has already Copa Cubana Vicious and the Dragalicious Spice Girls tribute. Sun 8/20: Jason Ho sold out. For ticket information on all Ventura Harbor Village Plan B Wine Cellars Thurs 8/24: Kaplan, Sarah & Dave remaining shows go to the City’s website Week nights 7 pm; Sundays 3 pm 3520 Arundell Circle Fri 8/25: Spectrum (www.CityofVentura.ca.gov). Tuesdays: Down Home Trio Sun 8/27: Johnny and the Love Handles Sat 8/26: Sheldon & Cunnane Quick Notes: Goodnight Kiss EP Fri 8/18: Havana Cinco Poinsettia Pavilion Sun 8/27: Epitome of Dreams release party will be held at Bombay’s Sat 8/19: Estrada Brothers 3451 Foothill Road The 805 Bar Saturday, August 19; Fallen Saints Sun 8/20: Havana Cinco Mon 8/28: Dick Parent Band Ventura Harbor will be opening for Great White at the Fri 8/25: Havana Cinco PRIDE Festival Music at noon Sat & Sun Canyon Club on Friday, August 25; Sat 8/26: Havana Cinco Promenade Park with Kenny Devoe Ventura BREEZE August 16 – August 29, 2017 21

Ventura Art Scene This week’s Ventura Art Scene highlights the wonderful art of Ventura Breeze staff

Bernie Goldstein, Murray Robertson, Photographer Contributor

Ana Baker, Assistant to the Publisher

Jamie Baker, Staci Brown, Distribution Publisher Emeritas Sheldon Brown, The Boss

Michael Gordon, Photographer Richard Lieberman, Photographer

Karen Helen, Distribution

Bill Green, Cartoonist Sheli Ellsworth, Alfred J. Lewis, Writer Print Production 22 August 16 – August 29, 2017 Ventura BREEZE Lighter Breeze Dustin Solutions on page 19

Sam and Silo

Pros and Cons

Moose and Molly

career. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ve been your usual busy-bee self, gathering nectar wherever you Arctic Circle can find it. But now’s a good time to kick back, relax and just enjoy smelling the roses. SCORPIO (October 23 to November ARIES (March 21 to April 19) As 21) That pesky personal situation eager as you are to take on that seems to be improving. But change new challenge, it would be best to comes slowly, so be patient. Expect temper that spurt of “Ram”-bunc- someone to bring more positive tious energy until you have more news by week’s end. facts to back up your decision. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) December 21) Whoa! Ease up on This is a good time for hardwork- that hectic pace you’ve been putting Hagar the Horrible ing Bovines to take a break from yourself through. Take time to their hectic on-the-job schedules to recharge your energy levels before bask in the unconditional love and going full gallop again. support of friends and family. CAPRICORN (December 22 to GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Pay January 19) Try to be intrigued, attention to what you hear in the not intimidated, by the issues workplace. You could pick up some you’re suddenly facing, and you’ll hints about possible changes. be ahead of the game. Don’t be Meanwhile, a new infusion of afraid to demand answers to your creative energy sets in by week’s questions. end. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Try 18) New associates freezing you out to be more flexible in dealing with of their inner circle? Never mind. Solutions on page 19 a suddenly difficult situation, Put a warm smile on that friendly whether it’s on the job or in the face of yours, and you’ll soon thaw (For a beginners guide to playing Sudoku go to venturabreeze.com) home. Others might have some them all down to size. good points to offer. Listen to them. PISCES (February 19 to March LEO (July 23 to August 22) You 20) Your wise guidance helps col- might think you’re not getting the leagues agree to compromise and royal treatment you deserve. But be move forward. Meanwhile, there careful not to become a royal pain are still vital issues you need to deal by complaining about it. Be patient with in your personal life. and allow things to work out. BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy VIRGO (August 23 to September being free with your emotions, but 22) Watch that penchant for you also can exercise disciplined being super-judgmental at work. focus. You would make a fine It might create a bad impression artist. with someone whose decisions could determine the course of your (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. Ventura BREEZE August 16 – August 29, 2017 23 Show Time WORLD PREMIERE • NOW OPEN This issue does not have a movie review so only two characters and is essentially enjoy this Hollywood gossip: two one-person shows being presented simultaneously. Book, music and lyrics penned by Jason Robert Brown tells a Hollywood story of unfulfilled expectations based on his own failed marriage. by Tony Rizzo Jamie Wellerstein (Daniel Cohoon), We told you that Daniel Craig, who a budding novelist, relates his story in said, “I’d rather slash my wrists than forward fashion, walking the audience do another Bond film,” was sure to through their five-year relationship from REAL STORIES. REAL ARTIFACTS. REAL PEOPLE. sign for the next Bond movie, tenta- meeting to dissolution. At the same tively titled “Bond 25.” What was really time, aspiring stage actress Cathy Hiatt happening was that Craig was already (Darrienne Lissette) tells her version of contracted for the next Bond film, the story in reverse order – from the end which producers conveniently didn’t going back to the beginning. The two tell us because they were trying to get follow distinct individual career paths Craig to sign for an additional 007 that pull them apart instead of allowing film. They stood by while columnists them to work as a couple. They talk but rambled on about Idris Elba and Tom they don’t communicate. The result then Hiddleston as the next Bond. That’s was no surprise. why he’d been offered $150 million to In the early 2000’s the show garnered return for an additional Bond film. numerous awards and accolades. To sweeten the deal, Christopher The approach is different while the First-of-its-kind exhibition Nolan, riding high on rave reviews plot points are intimately familiar. for “Dunkirk,” is all but set to direct, Performed almost entirely in song, not seen anywhere else before! something producers knew would appeal the show by some definition, could be to him as well. Quite a raise in pay categorized as light opera. What little Experience real artifacts from the Titanic and grade for 007; Craig was paid “only” $39 dialogue is present is used to accentuate million for his last Bond film, “Spectre.” certain incidents rather than explain items used in the discovery of the famed ship Oscar-nominee and Emmy-win- what is going on between the characters. alongside props, sets and costumes from the ner Benedict Cumberbatch will do In fact, except for one song where the at least three more films as “Doctor timelines meet, the two do not interact blockbuster movie about the RMS Titanic! Strange”: “Thor: Ragnarok,” due Nov. 3; – they perform separately. “Avengers: Infinity War,” due May 4; and Because it is almost continuous the untitled “Avengers” sequel, due May singing, both actors are stretched 2019. Somewhere in between he’ll star in throughout the show. The taped ac- another “Doctor Strange,” now in devel- companiment was kept at a level that opment. When a film costs $165 million each seemed to struggle vocally at times Photo Courtesy of Jonas Sejr Thomsen and grosses $670 million, you can bet a to rise above. This resulted, for me (and sequel is in the works. a few others in the audience overheard REAGANLIBRARY.COM/TITANIC In addition, he has “The Current discussing at intermission), in increased War,” with Michael Shannon, Nicho- las volume which then lost clarity. 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He’s almost rock-star enthusiasm in contrast currently shooting the Ridley Scott to Lissette’s more pragmatic approach. crime drama “All the Money in the Jamie’s disillusionment over the five-year World,” with Michele Williams and relationship is told in ways that make Oscar-winners Kevin Spacey and him sound whiny and self-absorbed Timothy Hutton, for a Dec. 8 release. (which Cathy alludes to in song). I felt Mark has been producing and star- that if both were presented with more ring in “Wahlburgers” since 2014 and sensitivity than power the impact would exec produces the Dwayne Johnson have been greater. Too, perhaps because HBO series “Ballers” (which returned the Skyway Playhouse has concrete walls, July 23 for season three) and the USA more careful modulation of amplifica- series “Shooter” with Ryan Phillippe tion is required than of other theaters. (which began season two on July 18). The bare-bones setting, designed © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. by Director Eric Umali, provided no distractions which allowed all the focus A View from House Seats to be placed on the two actors and their stories. Occasional projections on the Camarillo blank flats offered generalized city background. Stages The Last The Last Five Years runs Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m. Five Years through September 10 Camarillo Skyway Playhouse by Shirley Lorraine 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo Currently playing through Camarillo Airport September 10 on the Camarillo Skyway (805) 388-5716 or boxoffice@skyway- Playhouse stage is the Drama Desk playhouse.org award-winning musical The Last Five Adults $20, Students, seniors and Years. The musical is performed by military, $15, Under 12, $10 24 August 16 – August 29, 2017 Ventura BREEZE This ’n’ That Melinda Escalante age 41 catches her physical media or Cloud-based storage. If you other news on channel 3. “No, because if are not sure which approach to use, you can you want the extras, pick up the LA Times or use both at the same time. Physical media watch another channel.” is devices you control, such as external USB Jim Molina age 58 also gets news from drives or network devices. The advantage of the internet, the VC Star and TV. “Probably using your own physical media is it is very a little bit, but I read the Breeze because it’s quick. The disadvantage is if you become about what’s going on around here.” infected with malware, it can spread to your Teresa Ramirez age 45 gets other news on backups. Also, if you have a disaster, such as the TV (15 minutes in the morning while she fire or theft, it can result in you losing not gets ready for work). “No, I like just our stuff.” only your computer, but the backups as well. Kristy Campos age 30 also checks the Cloud-based solutions are online Independent, an online news source. “No, I services that store your files on the Internet. like the local news in the Breeze.” An advantage of Cloud solutions is their Colleen Russell age 60 acquires other news simplicity--backups are often automatic from the VC Star and TV. “No, I like the local and you can usually access your files from stuff, everything in there is light and breezy.” anywhere. Cloud backups can help you (gotta love this answer!) recover from malware infections, such as Marshall Culver age 32 only reads the ransomware, as many Cloud solutions Breeze. “I think so, it’s always helpful.” allow you to recover from pre-infected Edie Fowkes age 75 also reads the VC versions. The disadvantages are it can take Star, the LA Times and the Wall Street a long time to back up or recover very large Journal. “Well, for people that only read the amounts of data. Breeze – yes!” Finally, don’t forget your mobile devices. And there you have it! Your mobile app configurations, recent photos, and system preferences may not be stored in the Cloud. By backing up your Tech Today with Ken May mobile device, not only do you preserve this Continued from page 18 information, but it is easier to transfer your Backups are copies of your informa- data when you upgrade. An iPhone/iPad tion stored somewhere other than on your can back up automatically to Apple’s iCloud. computer or mobile device. The first step is Android, or other mobile devices depend on deciding what you want to back up. There are the manufacturer or servicer provider. In Residents at Buenaventura Mobile Home Estates are in a bitter dispute with management. two approaches: (1) backing up specific data some cases, you may have to purchase an app Photo by Michael Gordon. that is important to you; or (2) backing up for backups. everything, including your entire operating Backing up your data is only half the Disaffected seniors are fighting system. If you are not sure what to back up or battle; you must be sure that you can recover want to be extra careful, back up everything. it. Check periodically that your backups are for their mobile homes Second, you must decide how frequently working by retrieving a file and making sure by Jared Brewer to back up. Common options include hourly, it is the same as the original. Also, be sure to daily, weekly, etc. Other solutions offer “con- make a full system backup before a major For decades, mobile and manu- Beyond Ventura, residents of the Ojai tinuous protection,” in which new or altered upgrade (such as moving to a new computer factured homes have afforded those of Valley Estates mobile home park are fighting files back up immediately each time you save or mobile device) or a major repair (like advanced ages and fixed incomes a viable a rent increase of $588.83 per space per a document. replacing a hard drive) and verify that it is way to achieve homeownership at a consid- month for all but one of the park’s 90 spaces. There are two ways to back up your data: restorable. erably reduced price point. They are scheduled to plead their case before Interested parties need only pay a the Ventura County Mobile Home Rent monthly “space rent” to their parks on top Review Board on August 24. of the price of their unit. And for the most So why not just leave? The simple truth Person to Person part, owning a mobile home remains the is that it’s not that simple. For most, relo- by Jennifer Tipton cheaper alternative to paying a mortgage on cating a unit is far too expensive—in most a standard wood-framed home. In recent cases between $2,000 and $5,000 for shorter years, however, precipitous rent increases distances and upwards of $8,000 when What’s Your Favorite Thing at the Fair? compounded by deteriorating tenant-man- longer. And that’s only if a new spot can agement relations have left many—par- be found in the first place. “Most of us are ticularly seniors—feeling disheartened, living on small pensions,” said Jill Martinez, Irene Vagi Alexa Garner distraught, and even desperate. a retired Presbyterian minister with over 30 age 52 with age 30 Take residents at Buenaventura Mobile years of experience working in affordable daughter “The animals! All Home Estates who are currently embroiled housing. “And every $100 increase devalues Tatiana Vagi the animals! My in a bitter dispute with La Cumbre Man- our units by $10,000. We’re simply getting age 28 best friend’s niece agement over the park’s new capitalization priced out of the market. There’s no place “The art and the just won Grand plan. The plan, which took effect July 1, has else for us to go. It’s animals, it’s different every year. You Champion for her pig named Leo” already initiated blanket rent increases. And get to look at what people in your (after Uncle Leo’s Little Red Barn?) while costs pertaining to capital improve- community are capable of, and of ments may be passed along pursuant to the News survey course those baby pigs!” city’s rent-control ordinance, these costs are Continued from page 17 Shannon distinguished from routine maintenance. Boid Goodman age 56 says he only Michael Reed Culligan age 58 The Mobile Home Rent Stabilization gets other news when he hears about it, then age 64 with Jordyn Hill ordinance defines “capital improvements” he looks it up on his phone.” “I think local “Besides the beer? I age23 as “…the addition, substantial repair or re- events are fine.” always like to look “Ventura Cattle- placement of any improvement to a unit or Alex Guertler age 54 gets all other news at the landscaping men’s Sorority! property within the geographic boundaries on his phone and says his wife can’t believe and it’s a tradition We have an event that’s all about the of a mobile home park which materially how many news apps he has. “I like the to ride the Ferris wheel – I love it! cows and horses, they are numbered adds to the value of the property and appre- Breeze just the way it is.” That’s why I come to the fair, to ride from 0 – 9 and we must sort them ciably prolongs its useful life or adapts it to Barry Pillard age 66 also gets his news the Ferris wheel.” in less than 60 seconds.” Shannon’s new uses…” from the internet, telephone and word of been doing this for seven years. Some have contended that the new costs mouth. “If they’ve got the space, fine. It under the plan constitute maintenance, not would give people a chance to see what they Keith Moore age capital improvements. In an op-ed to the VC might not see anywhere else.” Byron Gin age 42 with sons Reporter, Buenaventura resident Leo Lewis Danny Blanco age 46 gets other news 58 with Patty Tyson 17 and enumerated some of these costs, which from the internet – online news. “Of course! Jenkins age 52 Taite 13 included replacing the park’s electric golf It’s very important, I was a political science “The fish tacos “My favorite part cart, pool heater, and painting the shuffle- major.” from Palapa, is going home! board and clubhouse structures. “Capitali- Jack Doughty age 68 also reads the VC this is our Nah, people watching I guess and zation means items that are new or addition- Star, the VC Reporter and Ventana. “Every- second time! They are healthy, tasty, getting dressed up to go with my wife al items to the park, or new construction,” body’s getting news on their device and it generous and easy to eat. We like to and family. This is about as dressed said Lewis. “Why are the above maintenance changes every minute (shows me CNN on mix the hot and mild sauces. We also up as I get.” items being charged off as capitalization? his phone). If it has a direct effect on Ventura like the polish dogs and kettle corn.” They are repairs or replacement items.” then yes, it makes sense.”