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Our Military...... 4 MyBaseGuide 501 Great Circle Road Quick Reference Numbers...... 5 Nashville, TN 37228 www.mybaseguide.com History...... 6 Organizations...... 7 Arrival...... 9 Cover/Page 3 Photography: Getting Settled...... 10 U.S. Air Force photos The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual Serving You...... 14 information does not imply or constitute DOD Endorsement. Welcome...... 21 This DOD Guide and Installation Map is an authorized publi- cation for members of the Department of Defense. Contents Getting To & Around...... 24 of this Guide are not necessarily the official views of, or Housing & Real Estate...... 27 endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Navy. Employment & Economy...... 33 Published by MyBaseGuide, a private firm in no way con- nected with the Department of the Navy, under exclusive writ- Health Care...... 38 ten contract with Naval Base Ventura County. The appearance of advertisements, including inserts or sup- Family Resources...... 41 plements, in this publication does not constitute an endorse- ment by the Department of the Navy of the products or services Education & Academics...... 44 advertised. Living...... 47 Everything advertised in this publication will be made avail- able for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, Maps...... Foldouts creed, color, national origin, or sex of the purchaser, user or patron. Advertiser Directory...... Military Buyer’s Guide The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the Public Affairs Office. © 2020 Please visit us at www.mybaseguide.com.

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NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY over 360 miles from for those Location driving south on U.S. 101. Just south of the beachfront city of Oxnard, Population , lie the two mainland components Personnel at Port Hueneme (pronounced of Naval Base Ventura County: Port Hueneme “Why-NEE-me”) and number about and Point Mugu; the third, San Nicolas Island, 17,000, counting 4,000 active-duty members, 60 miles southwest of Point Mugu, is one of 2,000 Ready Reservists, 5,000 Department of the eight storied Channel Islands of the Pacific Defense Civil Service employees, 5,800 con- and part of the Sea Test Range. The Seabees tractors and 2,500 family members, the Navy (“We build, we fight”) stationed at Port Hue- says. Census figures indicate there also are about neme also train at U.S. Army Garrison Fort 100 personnel on San Nicolas Island, though Hunter Liggett, 215 miles north of Naval Base there are no official permanent residents. Ventura County near Jolon, California. Base Size

Geographically, Ventura County is about one- PETTY CHIEF MASTER THE OF BY OFFICE PHOTO third of the way up California’s western coast The combined land area of Port Hueneme, Point Mugu and San Nicolas Island totals 19,475 from the Mexican border and is the southern- acres, not counting Point Mugu’s Laguna Peak most county of the state’s Central Coast, a block Naval Satellite Operations Center near Camarillo. of six counties stretching from San Francisco to . For drivers, the bases are about About Naval Base Ventura County 65 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles on The defining mission of Naval Base Ventura U.S. 101; approximately 43 miles northwest of County’s 80-plus tenant commands is to serve Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway, also and support the U.S. Pacific Fleet. known as ; and a little Continued on Page 6

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QUICK REFERENCE NUMBERS

NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY All phone numbers are subject to change. All numbers listed are commercial. Port Hueneme numbers begin with 805-982-XXXX; the DSN translation for 982-XXXX numbers is 551-XXXX. Numbers beginning with 805-989-XXXX are for Point Mugu; the DSN translation for 989-XXXX numbers is 351-XXXX. For more information, call Directory Assistance at 805-982-4711 (Port Hueneme) or 805-989-1110 (Point Mugu).

Force Protection...... 911 Optometry 24-hour Check-in Point (Quarterdeck)...... 805-989-7209 Port Hueneme...... 805-982-6336 American Red Cross...... 805-982-3074 Point Mugu...... 805-989-3923 Chaplain...... 805-982-4358 Outdoor Gear Rental...... 805-982-4282 Child Development Centers Personal Property ...... 805-982-4099/5260 Port Hueneme...... 805-982-4663 Pharmacy Point Mugu...... 805-989-3675 Port Hueneme...... 805-982-6411 Child Development Homes...... 805-982-3742 Point Mugu...... 805-989-3922 Civilian Personnel Office...... 805-982-2418 Refills...... 866-286-8249 Command Duty Officer...... 805-207-7277 Public Affairs ...... 805-989-9234 Dental Clinic Public Works (service call) Port Hueneme...... 805-982-5584 Port Hueneme...... 805-982-2222 Point Mugu...... 805-989-7603 Point Mugu...... 805-989-8888 Emergency Management...... 805-982-5329 Relocation Assistance...... 805-982-5328 Exceptional Family Member Program...... 805-982-3159 Retired Activities...... 805-982-1023 Fitness Centers and Gyms SATO Travel (government travel)...... 855-744-4659 Bee-Fit Wellness Center...... 805-982-4726 School Liaison Program...... 805-982-3832 Bee-Hive Sports Complex...... 805-982-4774 School-Age Care Point Mugu Gym...... 805-989-7728 Youth Activity Center Port Hueneme...... 805-982-4218 Warfield Gym...... 805-982-5173 Youth Activity Center Point Mugu...... 805-989-7580 Fleet & Family Support Center Youth and Teen Center Camarillo...... 805-383-6240 Port Hueneme...... 805-982-5037 ...... 805-982-6180 Point Mugu...... 805-989-8146 Seabee Museum Household Goods...... 805-982-4099 Sexual Assault 24-hour Crisis Line...... 888-272-9370 Housing Office...... 805-982-4321 Substance Abuse Rehab Program...... 805-982-4300 Human Resource Office...... 805-982-2418 Transition Assistance...... 805-982-3102 Lincoln Military Housing Unaccompanied Housing Port Hueneme...... 805-483-2383 Port Hueneme...... 805-982-4551 Point Mugu...... 805-986-0928 Point Mugu...... 805-989-0406 Camarillo...... 805-419-4921 San Nicolas Island...... 805-989-2143 Morale, Welfare and Recreation ...... 805-982-5554 Veterans Affairs Office – Ventura...... 800-827-1000 Movie Schedule...... 805-982-5002 ...... 805-477-5155 Naval Branch Health Clinic (Port Hueneme)...... 805-982-2731 Veterinary Services...... 805-982-3271 Branch Health Clinic (Point Mugu)...... 805-989-8815/8816 Visitor Control (Pass & ID)...... 805-982-4371/2019 Naval Criminal Investigative Service...... 805-982-4524 Youth and Teen Centers Navy Exchange, Port Hueneme (main)...... 805-982-6801 Port Hueneme...... 805-982-4218 Point Mugu (convenience store)...... 805-989-8896 Point Mugu...... 805-989-7580 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites Camarillo...... 805-383-6240 Port Hueneme...... 805-982-6025 Point Mugu...... 805-989-8251 NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY ONLINE San Nicolas Island...... 805-989-2143 Official site:www.cnic.navy.mil/Ventura Navy Lodge...... 800-628-9466 Community Support Programs: http://navylifesw.com/ventura Port Hueneme...... 805-985-2624 Facebook: www.fb.com/NavalBaseVenturaCounty Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society...... 805-982-4409 Twitter: https://twitter.com/NBVCCalifornia Ombudsman...... 805-509-3799

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Continued from Page 4 By 2025, the Navy hopes to have four of its their way to Bora Bora, Guadalcanal, hops up Port Hueneme has the sole military deep- 68 future-forward MQ-4C Triton unmanned the Solomon chain of islands to Tawara Atoll water port between and San Fran- surveillance aircraft being developed by and, eventually, to Iwo Jima, and construction cisco, including more than 300 acres of laydown Northrup-Grumman based at Point Mugu. The of the airfield on Tinian Island, where the B-29 space and 16 miles of railroad. Naval Construc- high-altitude, long-endurance Triton sweeps up bomber Enola Gay took off for Hiroshima and tion Group 1 trains Seabee battalions here; the images and information in a 360-degree circle ended the war. base also hosts the Center for Seabees and over 2,000 nautical miles for direct relay. The Since the Korean War, Seabees have been part Facilities Engineering, the Naval Air Warfare Triton’s use also is expected to include assess- of almost every U.S. military operation but also Center Weapons Division, the Naval Facilities ments of battle damage, communication relays, are widely recognized for their humanitarian Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center, search and rescue, and support for other naval work during disasters around the world. Engineering Duty Officer School, and the Naval aircraft involved in anti-surface warfare, mari- Naval Air Station Point Mugu became a center Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division. time interdiction, battle-space management and for anti-aircraft training during World War II; Port Operations controls every vessel as it comes targeting. it was the Seabees who laid the Marston mat and goes and its movements while in harbor; runway there that served as the station’s first air- Economic Impact provides security, berthing, hotel, tug and small strip. After the war, Point Mugu tested ordnance The Navy adds $2 billion in total economic craft services; and is first-responder qualified, and served as the Navy’s major missile develop- activity to the Ventura County region and about able to contain any on-water oil or hazmat spill ment and test site from the late 1940s through in an hour or less. 18,776 direct and indirect jobs, according to the the 1960s. During the Korean War, planes from Point Mugu is a naval air-power hub; one of most recent economic survey, Naval Base Ven- Point Mugu provided airlift support for NCBC its two runways can land the largest aircraft in tura County’s fiscal 2018 “Naval Base Ventura Port Hueneme’s river of supplies and manpower the U.S. military inventory. Air Traffic Control County Military Readiness, Economic Contri- flowing westward to battle. at Point Mugu oversees 3,000 square miles of bution and Community Partnerships.” An addi- In 1962, on the sand spit between Mugu airspace and is the Navy’s most complex opera- tional plus: That activity generated $77 million Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean, the Navy Marine tion of its type. It handles more than 150,000 in state and local tax revenues and $519,952 in Mammal Program began researching how ani- military and civilian flights every year, while Federal Impact Aid. mals such as dolphins and sea lions could con- the Air Terminal’s passenger, cargo and tran- tribute to national security. Five years later the sient line aircraft services move some 4.7 mil- HISTORY program, its personnel and its marine mammals lion pounds of cargo and 42,000 passengers With the thrown into all-out were moved to San Diego’s Point Loma under and deal with 4,000 aircraft. In addition, the combat and fighting for its life early in World control of the Space and Naval Warfare Sys- base is headquarters for a network of satellite War II, the Navy moved quickly to adapt the tems Center San Diego. Protected by its sand control facilities, which sits atop 1,421-foot- mostly agricultural and petroleum industry spit, Mugu Lagoon remains the largest coastal high Laguna Peak, near Camarillo, and moni- deep-water port south of Oxnard, California, wetland left in and is an tors and tracks launches from Point Mugu, to hustle fighters and supplies to the Pacific important stopover for migratory birds on the Vandenberg Air Force Base and other sites. Theater, and to expand Naval Air Station Point Pacific Flyway. NBVC Point Mugu’s Airborne Command Mugu, 7 miles south. President ’s beloved ranch Control and Logistics Wing supports four Port Hueneme at first was considered a tempo- retreat, Rancho del Cielo, or “Heaven’s Ranch,” squadrons of E-2C Hawkeyes, “the eyes of the rary depot and predeployment staging area for lies west of Santa Barbara, and he came and fleet,” carrier-based surveillance aircraft that training and supplying the newest naval unit, went through NAS Point Mugu during his pres- can provide crucial military information. Fleet the Naval Construction Battalion, made up of idency (1981-1989). At his death in 2004, his Logistics Support Squadron 55 is also at Point construction crews who could fight. Their mis- body was flown from Point Mugu to Washing- Mugu, as are Air Test and Evaluation Squadron sion: Build everything from airstrips to ports ton, D.C., to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda, 30 and the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons to buildings to roads to support the Navy and then returned to Point Mugu two days later on Division. Marines, and build them fast. the presidential aircraft for interment at the San Nicolas Island, 9 miles long and 4 miles The first electricians, plumbers and masons — Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi wide, has a small airport and several buildings ultimately, experts in about 60 skilled trades — Valley, California. that house telemetry equipment in support of arrived in spring 1942 at Port Hueneme, which By then, NAS Point Mugu and NCBC Port research, test and development activity across began operations as Advance Base Depot on Hueneme had consolidated (Oct. 11, 2000) into Point Mugu’s 36,000-square-mile sea range, May 18, 1942; in 1945, the depot’s name changed a joint operation called Naval Base Ventura as well as a number of target sites for mis- to Naval Construction Battalion Center Port County. San Nicolas Island was transferred four sile tests. Hueneme. The battling builders’ name changed years later, on Oct. 1, 2004, to Naval Base Ven- In 2016, Coast Guard Air Station Los Ange- too, on March 5, 1942, to “Seabees,” from the tura County by its former command, the Naval les moved two MH-65 Dolphin helicopters, first letters of “construction battalion.” They also Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. with its crew of five pilots, seven ground crew picked up a motto, “construmus batumius,” or San Nicolas Island, part of the Pacific Missile members and 15 TDY personnel from Coast “we build, we fight,” and a logo, a worker bee Range, lies west of Los Angeles in the Santa Guard Station San Francisco. The USCG for- wielding a wrench, a hammer and a Thompson Barbara Channel but is part of Ventura County. ward operating base moved from Los Ange- submachine gun. Its 13,370 acres include a 10,000-foot-long run- les International Airport, where they have Seabee history records about 175,000 Sea- way with missile-tracking and testing facilities, been based since 1962, to be based at NBVC bees sluicing through NCBC Port Hueneme as though most will be familiar with it as the set- Point Mugu. fast as they could be equipped and trained on ting for the book and subsequent movie, “The

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Island of the Blue Dolphins.” Two hundred years mission is to provide battle-space command, and integrated product support for U.S. Navy ago and more, San Nicolas was the home of the control and coordination for their assigned ships and Integrated Combat Systems around Nicoleno Native people. In 1811 fur seal-hunting carrier air wings and nuclear aircraft carriers the globe. Its dynamic, diverse and innovative Aleuts from Russian Alaska stormed San Nico- serving with the Pacific Fleet. The four carrier workforce is the “force behind the fleet” and las and killed almost all the Nicoleno; by 1835, airborne early warning squadrons stationed will continue to “expand the advantage” in a only about seven Nicoleno were left, and the at Point Mugu include VAW-113, VAW-115, high-velocity learning environment to meet the Spanish padres on the coast, hearing of this, sent VAW-116 and VAW-117. Navy’s current and future needs through inno- a rescue ship. One, known to history as Juana vation, collaboration and on-time delivery of Maria, missed the boat and remained alone on NAVAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP 1 systems and products for the fleet, keeping our the island until 1853, when another rescue vessel Naval Construction Group 1 prepares Pacific Navy underway, combat ready and effective. located her. All other members of the tribe had Fleet Naval Construction Force units to con- NSWC PHD has a number of unique facilities died, and Juana Maria herself, taken initially to duct expeditionary and deliberate construc- that add to Naval Base Ventura County’s diverse Mission Santa Barbara, succumbed to dysentery tion in support of combatant commanders and mission capabilities, which includes the Surface within seven weeks. warfighter requirements. The group does this Warfare Engineering Facility, a land-based test More recently, San Nicolas Island gained through combat and construction training, site and laboratory that allows test and evalu- global attention as the largest island in the world equipment and maintenance training, and logis- ation of systems designed for use by the fleet; to rid itself of non-native feral cats without poi- tical and mobilization support of its subordinate the Self Defense Test Ship, a decommissioned son or harm to the cats, which were decimat- units. NCG-1 exercises administrative control battleship that is capable of operating at sea as a ing the island’s wildlife. It took six agencies, over the 1st and 30th naval construction regi- remotely controlled platform for the purpose of $3 million and 18 months, according to the Los ments, Naval Mobile Construction Battalions 3, conducting advanced testing and evaluation; and Angeles Times, plus a retired bobcat hunter and 4 and 5 as well as Construction Battalion Main- the Underway Replenishment test site, where the 250 custom-built padded-cuff traps that alerted tenance Unit 303 and Underwater Construction Electric-Standard Tensioned Alongside Method, researchers via computer when the cuffs acti- Team 2. In all, NCG-1 includes 12 subordinate more commonly known as E-STREAM, was vated. The Humane Society in Ramona, Cali- units and totals about 6,100 personnel. designed and tested for the fleet. NSWC Port fornia, took in 59 adult cats and 10 kittens, and, Hueneme also provides operational oversight once neutered and tutored, placed them for adop- NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, for the Mission Package Support Facility, which tion as “sociable, well-adapted and ready to go PORT HUENEME DIVISION serves as a hub for life cycle sustainment of all to a good home.” Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme combat and weapon system mission packages Division is a Naval Sea Systems Command War- for the Navy’s littoral combat ships. ORGANIZATIONS fare Center headquartered in Washington, D.C. Naval Base Ventura County comprises more It is home to more than 2,400 military and civil- NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER, than 80 tenant commands and three warfare ian research scientists, engineers, technicians WEAPONS DIVISION centers: the Naval Air Warfare Center Weap- and support personnel who provide lifecycle Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Divi- ons Division, the Naval Surface Warfare Cen- in-service engineering, testing and evaluation, sion is an organization within the Naval Air ter Port Hueneme Division, and the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center. Some of the major tenants include the following.

AIRBORNE COMMAND & CONTROL AND LOGISTICS WING The mission of Airborne Command & Control and Logistics Wing is to provide carrier airborne early warning squadrons and fleet logistics sup- port squadrons the ability to conduct sustained combat operations through community lead- ership, aircraft weapon systems management, operational coordination, tasking, safety aware- ness, administration, supply support, education and training. These 12 E-2C/D and C-2A squadrons operate out of Naval Base Ventura County; Naval Sta- tion Norfolk; Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego; Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan; and off the flight deck of every aircraft carrier around the world. There are four E-2C Hawkeye early warn-

ing and control squadrons at Point Mugu. Their PHOTO BY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST VANCE VASQUEZ

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space control operations. These satellites directly support the fleet, joint warfighters and other government agencies, providing critical Navy and DOD communications links. NAV- SOC continues to invest in reliable cutting-edge, highly efficient, low-cost satellite operations PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS AMANDA A. HAYES A. AMANDA CLASS 2ND SPECIALIST COMMUNICATION BY MASS PHOTO technology and operating concepts.

AIR NATIONAL GUARD There are 1,200 Air National Guard members who train on or near Point Mugu. The 146th Air- lift Wing, the Air National Guard unit stationed at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, also flies combat personnel and cargo in C-130 Hercules aircraft.

TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOOLS Several technical training school programs conducted at Port Hueneme bring nearly 20,000 students to Naval Base Ventura County every year. Participants from around the globe include active-duty officers, enlisted members and DOD Systems Command, dedicated to maintaining a services; and acquires and manages expedition- civilians. center of excellence in weapons development for ary combat force systems and equipment. The The programs include construction courses the Department of the Navy. With locations at center is a DOD Science and Technology Rein- for Seabees, civil engineering officers, facil- China Lake, Point Mugu and San Nicolas Island, vention Laboratory. ity engineers and environmental professions; California, NAWCWD is the leader in provid- an engineering duty officer school; training for ing innovative, integrated, and dominant warf- NAVAL FACILITIES INSTITUTE active-duty and civilian members of the defense ighting effects for our naval, joint and coalition The Naval Facilities Institute, a detachment of acquisition workforce; and an automotive tech- forces. They are committed to delivering warf- Headquarters, NAVFAC, serves the command’s nical training school for members of the Army, ighting capabilities that give our naval forces civilian and military members by making acqui- Navy and Marine Corps. a decisive advantage over our adversaries in a sition policies known and providing guidance, winner-take-all global environment. with acquisitions training and professional CENTER FOR SEABEES NAWCWD at Point Mugu provides an development through community management AND FACILITIES ENGINEERING expanded capability for research, development, and curricula development for the Naval Con- The Center for Seabees and Facilities Engi- testing, evaluation and support for Depart- struction Forces. For more information, visit neering was established in 2003 to train U.S. ment of Defense weapons and aircraft weap- www.navfac.navy.mil. Navy construction and facilities engineering ons systems. Naval Base Ventura County’s professionals by providing them essential skills 36,000-square-mile sea test range allows long- FLEET READINESS CENTER, and knowledge to support career growth and range missile testing in unencroached airspace, SOUTHWEST DETACHMENT POINT MUGU fleet readiness. The center is headquarters for the size of which is unmatched elsewhere in the The Fleet Readiness Center, Southwest five subordinate commands, including the Naval nation. Naval Test Wing Pacific, including Air Detachment Point Mugu overhauls, repairs and Civil Engineer Corps Officer School and a Naval Test and Evaluation Squadron 30, falls under modifies Navy and Marine Corps aircraft and Construction Training Center, both located at NAWCWD’s purview. their components to support the nation’s avia- Port Hueneme. tion warfighters. NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING AND The command has repaired and returned NAVAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT CENTER EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE CENTER E-2 Hawkeyes, P-3 Orions, C-130 Hercules and The Naval Operational Support Center, Port Naval Facilities Engineering and Expedition- missile targets drone aircraft to the fleet. Hueneme, provides mobilization and adminis- ary Warfare Center provides specialized facili- tration support for more than 650 drilling reserv- ties engineering, technology solutions and life NAVAL SATELLITE OPERATIONS CENTER ists in 25 diverse units, from naval construction cycle management of expeditionary equipment Naval Satellite Operations Center, one of the battalions and support units, naval hospital sup- to the Navy, the Marine Corps, federal agencies nation’s first space-related military commands, port, assault craft units and cargo-handling bat- and other Department of Defense clients. has been operating spacecraft from its head- talions to underwater construction and personnel The Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare quarters at Point Mugu for more than 55 years. mobilization teams and region- and area-specific Center is part of NAVFAC, the Naval Shore and NAVSOC operates, manages and maintains naval forces. Expeditionary Systems Command that plans, assigned satellites and ground systems, provid- The support center is across the street from builds, and maintains sustainable facilities; ing continuous, reliable and enduring global Building 1000 on 23rd Avenue. For additional delivers environmental, utilities and other base space support, space force enhancement and information, call 805-982-6106. The support

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center is open Monday through Friday and two a much higher price tag, so once again, it Drivers heading to Port Hueneme either north weekends each month. makes sense to prearrange a pickup with your or south on U.S. Route 101, the Ventura Freeway, The Naval Reserve Recruiting Station is in base sponsor. should exit at Victoria Avenue and travel south Building 1491 and provides information for Burbank Bob Hope Airport is also about for about 6 miles to Channel Islands Boulevard, those interested in joining the Naval Reserves. 60 miles from Naval Base Ventura County. One- then turn left. Stay on Channel Islands Boule- Call 805-982-4204. way Roadrunner Shuttle service between the vard to Ventura Road and turn right. The first airport and Naval Base Ventura County starts at entrance to the base is at Sunkist Gate, which UNMANNED PATROL SQUADRON 19 $65 for a shared van. is open 24/7. Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 is the United Other gates and times, Port Hueneme: States Navy’s first unmanned maritime patrol SPONSORSHIP • Pleasant Valley Gate: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact your sponsor with your estimated squadron and operates the MQ-4C Tri- Monday through Friday, closed holidays. arrival time and flight information, if appli- ton unmanned aircraft system. Homeported • Sunkist Gate: Open 24/7. cable, prior to your arrival at Naval Base Ven- at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, • Victoria Gate: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday tura County. VUP-19 maintains a permanent detachment of through Friday, closed holidays. Commer- Sponsorship is vital to the relocation pro- aircrew and maintenance personnel at NBVC cial vehicle inspection: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. cess. Don’t PCS without talking to your spon- Point Mugu to serve as the launch, recovery and Monday through Friday, closed holidays. sor before departing for Naval Base Ventura maintenance element of the physical aircraft. • Bard Gate: Closed. County. Your sponsor will answer any ques- Once airborne, the MQ-4C is remotely operated • Patterson Gate: Closed. tions you have about the base and the local area, from a mission control station in Jacksonville Drivers traveling to Point Mugu from Los make lodging or dorm arrangements and meet by VUP-19 aircrew. Angeles can take either U.S. Highway 101 or the you upon arrival. Your sponsor will be there to Triton provides real-time persistent intel- scenic Pacific Coast Highway, state Route 1, and help you and your family until you are settled ligence, surveillance and reconnaissance of exit off Las Posas Road. Those coming south on into your new community. the maritime battle space in order to achieve U.S. 101 from also should If you have not been in touch with a spon- VUP-19’s stated mission of operating the exit at Las Posas Road and turn right, or west. sor and your departure is nearing, contact your MQ-4C in its baseline configuration to support Follow Las Posas Road for about 6 miles to the gaining unit prior to arrival to ask for spon- U.S. 7th Fleet operations. Las Posas Gate, or Gate 3, which is open 24/7. sorship. The Fleet & Family Support Center (805-989-8146) can help new members get in Other gates and times, Point Mugu: MARINE CORPS RESERVE touch with their sponsors. • Gate 1 (Main Road Gate): Closed. TRAINING CENTER • Gate 2 (North Mugu Road Gate): 6 a.m. The Marine Corps Reserve Training Center DRIVING DIRECTIONS to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed at Port Hueneme is home to Weapons Com- California law bans all drivers from using holidays. pany, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, hand-held cellphones while driving, and drivers • Gate 3 (Las Posas Gate): Open 24/7. 4th Marine Division, a small cadre of active- under 18 years old are prohibited from using Commercial vehicle inspection: 7 a.m. to duty Marines and approximately 143 reserv- hands-free cellphones. Texting is forbidden for 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed ists. The weapons company provides medium all drivers. holidays. mortar, anti-armor, heavy machine gun and fire support coordination to battalion maneuvers in offensive and defensive combat.

ARRIVAL See the Getting To & Around Ventura County chapter on Page 24 for information about local airports, train service and other transportation. The closest commercial flights land at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport in Santa Barbara, about 55 miles from Naval Base Ventura County. One-way Roadrunner Shuttle service between the airport and Naval Base Ventura County starts at about $100 (www.rrshuttle.com/sba); a taxi is much more expensive. It is far less costly to contact a base sponsor and arrange to be picked up at the airport. Los Angeles International Airport is about 60 miles from Naval Base Ventura County. One-way Roadrunner Shuttle service between the airport and Naval Base Ventura County

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From in-processing time until departure, the Navy Lodge has 47 guest rooms at Port Hue- DOCUMENTS TO CARRY Welcome Center is a one-stop shop for help neme, including family accommodations with FOR INPROCESSING with updating ID cards and DEERS records, air conditioning, kitchenettes and private baths. on-base and off-base house hunting, and It is within walking distance of the base gym, • Several copies of your orders. deployment planning and household emergen- fitness center, pool, Navy exchange and com- • Certified copies of birth certificates, adop- cies assistance. missary, and a short drive from the Pacific Coast tion papers, naturalization papers, marriage The Welcome Center is open 7:30 a.m. to Highway’s scenic coastline, beaches and harbor license, divorce papers, etc. 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, but hours restaurants. • Copy of advanced pay or allowance paperwork. may differ for some agencies within the center. Reservations are accepted as they are received • All moving paperwork including TMO informa- from eligible personnel, who include all active- tion, self-move paperwork and all receipts TEMPORARY LODGING duty, Reserve and retired military members and associated with moving. Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, the Navy Lodge, their families. the Beach Hotel and RV Park, and Fairways RV • Employment records or resume of civilian Navy Getaways Point Mugu Beach Hotel Resort Park all provide temporary quarters for family members. and RV Park eligible guests. • Medical and dental records of your entire family 744 Laguna Road (Check in at Building 74) Military families moving to the area are from your previous duty station...... 805-989-8407 encouraged to contact the Navy Lodge first • Immunization records for all children, active- http://get.dodlodging.net for reservations; single Sailors and students duty members and pets. A tidy waterfront motel and RV park known should contact Navy Gateway Inns & Suites for its laid-back, comfortable style and friendly • School records and transcripts for children first. Navy Getaways is the link for the Beach service, the Beach Hotel has 24 rooms, free and adults. Hotel and its RV park, as well as for the Fair- internet connections, a campground for seasonal • Copies of all insurance policies. ways Resort Park. tent camping and a large family beach that is • Copies of occupational licenses and Pet policies vary at each location; call to open year-round. The 1.5-mile nature trail that certifications. inquire about the requirements and restrictions. winds along the beach is a good vantage point • Purchase agreements for vehicles, showing Navy Gateway Inns & Suites for natural area beauties and wildlife. state sales tax paid...... 877-NAVY-BED (628-9233) The RV park offers 72 spaces, full hook- • Vehicle registration and title. Port Hueneme ups, free Wi-Fi, extra parking space and picnic • Household goods inventory. Building 1164, 36th Avenue tables, Lock & Leave and RV storage. • Letters of credits from utility companies. Guest services and front desk...... 805-283-6705 Navy Getaways Port Hueneme Fairways • Copies of federal income tax forms. Point Mugu RV Resort Park • Copies of recent leave and earnings statement. Building 27, D Street Building 1532, Salsa Street...... 805-982-6123 Guest services and front desk...... 805-283-6706 http://get.dodlodging.net Fairways RV Resort Park has 85 pull-through San Nicolas Island CHECK-IN PROCEDURES sites with full hookups, free Wi-Fi, picnic tables Guest services and front desk...... 805-989-2143 New members must check in to the com- and extra parking space. Military personnel, www.dodlodging.net mand quarterdeck listed on their orders. From Navy Gateway Inns & Suites is Priority One DOD civilians and other authorized users may the quarterdeck, each person will be directed lodging for all TDY travelers, military and rent space. to the proper sections to complete reporting civilian alike, at Port Hueneme, Point Mugu in. Be sure to bring documents and paperwork and San Nicolas Island. The operation provides GETTING SETTLED needed for in-processing as well as enough uni- quality lodging and services for a mobile mili- HEALTH CARE forms for several days. Newcomers will need to tary community while keeping official travel Naval Branch Health Clinic Port Hueneme check in at the housing office in the Welcome costs at a minimum. It also offers space-avail- Building 1402, Center to complete a housing application and able leisure travelers’ lodging for active-duty 162 First St...... 805-982-6342/6320 secure housing and a temporary meal pass. Call military, military retirees, DOD civilians and www.med.navy.mil/sites/cpen/services/Pages/ 805-982-4321 with in-processing questions. reservists. PH.aspx After new arrivals report to their shore com- Amenities include internet access, cable TV mands, the next stop for them and their families Naval Branch Medical Clinic Point Mugu with premium channels, microwaves, refrigera- is the Naval Base Ventura County Welcome Building 5, Dispensary Road...... 805-989-7213 tors, coffee, irons and ironing boards, house- Center, Building 1169 in Port Hueneme, the www.med.navy.mil/sites/cpen/services/Pages/ keeping service and guest laundry. central support center for all Naval Base Ven- PH.aspx Reservations are first-come, first-served tura County military and civilian personnel and Naval Branch Health Clinic Port Hueneme without regard to rate or rank. Nonduty travel- residents (805-982-5037). employs a combined staff of about 200 military ers may make reservations at Port Hueneme or Built much like a shopping mall, the Welcome and civilian workers at six locations including its Point Mugu up to 30 days in advance for up to Center houses the housing office, the Fleet & Branch Medical Clinic Point Mugu, furnishing seven nights. Family Support Center, Personal Property, the top-quality medical and dental care to active- SATO Travel Office, the Homeport Liaison Navy Lodge Port Hueneme duty personnel and eligible beneficiaries. Office, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Building 1172, Addor Street...... 805-982-4711 Port Hueneme has a medical clinic, a den- and the American Red Cross. www.navy-lodge.com tal clinic, an Industrial Hygiene Program and

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a Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program. new Prime service area, transfer your enrollment them find suitable, affordable and safe housing, Medical and dental clinics are at Point Mugu, by submitting a TRICARE Prime Enrollment and also to ease the transition for those mov- and there is an additional branch medical annex and PCM Change Form to your regional con- ing elsewhere. on San Nicolas Island. The commanding officer, tractor. Be sure to include all family members Housing is available on base both at Port Hue- Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, has authority who wish to use Prime on the form. neme and at Point Mugu; contact the housing over all six locations. TRICARE Select is a standardized fee-for- office for more information or to be placed on Active-duty and TRICARE Prime members service plan available to family members of a waitlist. enrolled with NBHC Port Hueneme or BMC active-duty service members, retired service For new arrivals, the center can assess their Point Mugu as primary care manager who need members and their families. After you enroll in housing needs; relay temporary housing options; immediate medical care outside clinic hours TRICARE Select, you may schedule an appoint- give personalized home, condo and apartment- should call the after-hours watch, 805-989-8815, ment with any TRICARE-authorized provider. finding help; furnish rental listings; verify eligi- for medical consultation with the medical offi- If you are already using TRICARE Select, bility and process applications for Public-Private cer of the day, who must issue a referral autho- moving is easy. When you arrive at your new Venture Military Housing; maintain the PPV rization to avoid out-of-pocket expenses. Call location, update your personal information in Military Housing waitlist; execute the perma- 911 immediately in emergency situations; no DEERS. Then find TRICARE-authorized pro- nent change of station housing check-in; advise prior authorization is needed for a true emer- viders in your new area. Remember, you may on lease agreements; counsel on home buying gency visit. have a new regional contractor and claims fil- and selling; and supply maps and directions for New civilian staff members checking into ing address. the local area. NBHC Port Hueneme medical or dental facilities For a complete description of the different The HSC can help with applications for base who have questions or need assistance should types of coverage programs and regions, visit housing, including Lincoln Military Housing, call 805-982-6300 or email usn.ventura-county. www.tricare.mil. as well as provide command contact informa- [email protected]. tion, relocation information and services, school Family members of active-duty personnel HOUSING information, and hotel, motel and community are encouraged to use the TRICARE Dental Housing Services Center rental listings. The operation includes family Program. Information about the TRICARE Building 1169 and bachelor housing and the “A” School stu- Dental Program can be obtained by calling Port Hueneme...... 805-982-4321 dent dormitory. In addition, the center offers a 855-638-8371 or visiting www.tricare.mil/ https://ventura.navylifesw.com/housing set-aside program and will provide in-and-out CoveredServices/Dental/TDP.aspx. www.navalbaseventuracountyhousing.com inspections and renter-landlord mediation. The goal of Naval Base Ventura County’s The Department of Defense relies on the TRICARE Housing Services Center, part of the Fleet & local community to provide most housing for TRICARE is the health care program for Family Readiness Community Support Pro- military personnel and their families, and active duty and retirees of the uniformed ser- gram, is to smooth the way for service new- many rental properties are listed in the DOD vices, their families and survivors. TRICARE’s comers to the Ventura community by helping Automated Housing Referral Network. Go to primary objectives are to optimize the delivery of health care services in the military’s direct care system for all its beneficiaries and attain the highest level of patient satisfaction by delivering a world-class health care benefit. TRICARE coverage is completely portable so it moves with you when you relocate. TRICARE Prime options include TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Prime Remote in the United States, and TRICARE Prime Overseas and TRICARE Global Remote Overseas in regions outside the United States. .Follow these simple steps to ensure you have no break in coverage when you move: • Do not cancel your TRICARE Prime enroll- ment option before you move. • Update your personal information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) immediately when you arrive at your new location. • Select a new primary care manager when moving within the same region, or submit a new Prime enrollment form within 30 days if you’re moving to a new region. Where you are moving will determine which

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www.ahrn.com for detailed information, pho- Unaccompanied Housing Point Mugu District Office tos and maps. Ask about available properties Port Hueneme 1530 Bullpup Circle...... 805-986-0928 through the HSC’s Rental Partnership Program Building 1482 ...... 805-982-4551 Catalina Heights District Office if you are planning to rent. Point Mugu 1104 Calle El Halcon Single military personnel E-4 and below who Building 23 ...... 805-989-0406 Camarillo...... 805-419-4921 want to live off base must contact the housing www.lincolnmilitary.com/installations/ office before they negotiate an off-base hous- San Nicolas Island ventura-nbvc ing contract, and all personnel are encouraged Building 181...... 805-989-2143 to do the same. After-hours Duty Manager At Naval Base Ventura County, military fam- Ventura County can be an expensive place to Port Hueneme and Point Mugu....805-989-7209 ily housing is privatized. In addition to base per- live. In 2014, the U.S. Census listed the median ...... 805-207-7277 sonnel’s option of buying or renting housing in value of owner-occupied homes at $444,800. “A” School Students the surrounding communities, they may now The median cost for rent and utilities can range Dormitory manager or NCTC command choose to live in privatized housing by signing from $1,494 to $2,647, depending on the size duty officer...... 805-982-4298 a tenant lease agreement with Lincoln Military of the home and its location. Those planning Naval Base Ventura County has safe, com- Housing, which owns the family housing and to live off base should take all cost factors, fortable accommodations for unaccompanied is responsible for constructing, maintaining, including phone, cable, utility and commuting service members, as well as “A” School and PCS repairing and managing its communities. expenses, into consideration before signing students of Port Hueneme and Point Mugu ten- Lincoln Military Housing has 1,221 units in any contract. ant commands. A copy of orders is required for eight neighborhoods to serve Port Hueneme and There is no public transportation to Naval a room assignment. Point Mugu, though one of its developments, Base Ventura County, nor between Port Hue- Service members in geographical bachelor Catalina Heights in Camarillo, is about 10 miles neme and Point Mugu, so private vehicles are status are assigned rooms if space is available. from both bases. Catalina Heights is a “no-pet” necessary to get around. Such applicants should submit a geographical community. For personnel rotating out of Naval Base Ven- bachelor request form, a copy of PCS orders, In its seven pet-friendly neighborhoods, Lin- tura County, the center has information on PPV documentation substantiating any Exceptional coln Military Housing permits a limited number and community housing at the new duty station, Family Member status and personal or financial of pets. The following dog breeds are prohibited: and can process and fax PPV housing applica- hardship, and an endorsement letter from the chows, Doberman pinschers, presa canarios, pit tion packages there. gaining command. Go to www.cnic.navy.mil/ bulls (American pit bull terrier, American Staf- Center staff can serve as a source for cost sav- ffr/housing/unaccompanied_housing.html for fordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier), Rott- ings and assistance programs such as the Ser- more information. weilers, any wolf hybrid or any mix that includes vicemembers Civil Relief Act, the Homeowners the forbidden breeds. Assistance Program, and other military and Lincoln Military Housing All Lincoln Military Housing neighbor- veterans’ programs, and for groups, can pres- Port Hueneme District Office hoods have community centers, playgrounds ent homeport change briefings and orientations. Building 50, 145 34th Ave...... 805-483-2383 and parks.

GOVERNMENT HOUSING Naval Base Ventura County owns and man- ages five single-family homes at Point Mugu. Service members who live in government- owned homes are considered housed in rent- free quarters and forfeit their full basic housing allowance. Loan Closet Fleet & Family Support Center Building 1169, 1000 23rd Ave. Port Hueneme (also serves Point Mugu)

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For new arrivals or those departing who are temporarily separated from their household property, basic items can be borrowed from the Loan Closet to bridge the gap. Typical items include pots and pans, dishes, silverware, irons, ironing boards, portable cribs, high chairs, and infant and toddler car seats. Generally, towels and bed linens are not available, so these should be packed in your hold baggage. Continued on Page 14

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may use the chapel facilities for their worship or religious activities as well. Chapel of Faith at Point Mugu ended regu- lar services on Easter Sunday 2014 but still is available for baptisms, memorial services and funerals. To learn more about chaplain services, wor- ship schedules or other activities or to ask about space availability, call the chapel offices dur- ing normal working hours. For after-hours needs

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VEHICLE REGISTRATION The vehicle decal requirement for base access has been eliminated. There is still a requirement for all personnel who work or live on Naval Base Ventura County for more than 90 days to regis- ter their privately owned vehicles. All privately owned vehicles on base must be insured and display a current license plate. California state traffic laws apply on base; see the Getting To & Around Ventura County chapter on Page 24 Continued from Page 12 and retired military members are eligible to use for more information. All vehicles entering or Household Goods the base veterinary clinic for their pets. leaving base are subject to search. 1000 23rd Ave., Room 1200 Appointments are required, and all animals Port Hueneme...... 805-982-5260 brought to the clinic must either be on leash or SERVING YOU The Defense Personal Property System has in a carrier. DINING been set up so military members and DOD In 2010, Naval Base Ventura County opened 19th Hole Grill civilians can arrange movement of their a new, $650,000, state-of-the-art veterinary (Seabee Golf Course Club House) possessions by logging on to www.move. clinic with a sterile human-standards surgical Building 1537...... 805-982-4605 mil and creating a DPS account for mov- suite, two exam rooms, digital X-rays and a ing household goods. For additional infor- kennel room to care for post-op and recovery Bard Mansion Catering mation, go to www.dodlive.mil/2012/03/22/ patients. & Conference Center move-mil-the-official-dps-portal. In addition to pet medicine, the clinic provides Building 36...... 805-982-5293 The DPS provides: veterinary care for military working dogs on the Duke’s Place Ballroom • The ability to handle your application online base and the government’s explosive and drug- Building 1467...... 805-982-5293 instead of going to a Transportation Office. sniffing dogs at Los Angeles International Air- • The ability to track a shipment through DPS port and other local airports. Flightline Cafe & Rec Center or Interactive Voice Response. Building 227...... 805-989-7747 • The option to file a claim online and settle RELIGIOUS GUIDANCE The Hangar directly with a moving company. Seabee Chapel Building 6...... 805-982-5293 • Full replacement value of lost or damaged 1433 Farley St. goods instead of the depreciated value Port Hueneme...... 805-982-4358 Kegler’s Korner offered in the past. After hours, emergencies...... 805-207-3409 Building 1167...... 805-982-4246 • The opportunity to make sure only quali- 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday For hours of operation, menus and spe- fied, reputable companies handle and ship Chaplains, religious program specialists, civil- cial event information, visit https://ventura. your personal belongings. ian staff and volunteers make up the command navylifesw.com/dining. ministry team at Naval Base Ventura County PETS and can be contacted at the chapel offices. EDUCATION U.S. Army Veterinary Treatment Facility Protestant services are celebrated at 9 a.m. Navy College Program Building 19, 1000 43rd St. Sunday. Roman Catholic Mass is at 11:15 a.m. www.navycollege.navy.mil Port Hueneme ...... 805-982-3271 Sunday and at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. In addi- The Navy’s Center for Personal Development 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday tion, the Seabee Chapel hosts choir rehearsals, manages, administers and provides contract sup- All dogs and cats in base housing must be reg- men’s and women’s Bible study classes, a soup port services to the Navy’s Voluntary Education istered with the base veterinary clinic. To be fellowship study, Catholic religious education Programs to help carry out the Navy College registered, pets must have current vaccinations classes and other worship, religious education Program. In response to the chief of naval oper- and be microchipped, which can be done at the and fellowship activities for children, youth and ation’s commitment to build a better-educated clinic. Active-duty personnel and their families adults throughout the week. Other faith groups force, the NCP incorporates lifelong learning;

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the focus is on enlisted personnel, but educa- Family Readiness and Support programs ombudsman helps attune commanding officers tional services are provided to officers and eli- available: and commanders to how well command families gible civilian employees as well. • Disaster Preparedness class. are doing and helps prepare commands and their The Navy College’s mission is to help active- • Deployment 101 class and briefs to families to better meet emergencies. duty military move ahead in their military commands. The FFSC ombudsman coordinator admin- careers while achieving long-term educational • Exceptional Family Member Program. isters ombudsman basic and advanced training and career goals. Educational counseling is • Financial education classes and one-on-one and acts as an adviser and consultant to local available, as are vocational and career counsel- counseling. ombudsmen and commands. The FFSC provides ing, information on requirements to be eligible • Family Employment Readiness classes, classroom space for ombudsman training; offers for Navy Tuition Assistance, free testing for resume lab and employment counseling. commands program guidance, policy clarifica- the GED, college admission testing and college • IA Family Connections. tion and recommendations for ombudsman credits by exam. • Parent Support, including New Mamas recognition; serves as a referral resource for On base, the has majors Circle, parenting and co-parenting classes. ombudsmen and Navy families; and maintains in the arts and sciences; business administration • Relocation Assistance Support for incoming a roster of all local ombudsmen. Go to the web- and public management; education and organi- and outgoing service members and families. site to contact a local ombudsman. zational leadership; and law. For online degree Service members and families can draw Homeport Liaison Office programs, visit https://laverne.edu/online. strength from the FFSC’s support services. The Port Hueneme Welcome Center Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers center also provides clinical counseling at both Building 1169, 2600 Dodson St., Suite 3 bachelor’s, master’s and associate degrees and sites. The Family Advocacy Program provides NMCB 5...... 805-982-6449 certifications primarily in aeronautical, tech- an ongoing support system and counseling, and NMCB 4...... 805-982-3612 nical management and logistics fields. See the center coordinates sexual assault prevention NMCB 3...... 805-982-6428 http://worldwide.erau.edu/locations/ventura and domestic assault assistance and response as The Homeport Liaison Office for Navy Mobile for more information. well. Service members and family receive all Construction Battalions directly links stateside Many institutions offer online courses in most services and counseling free of charge. family and forward-deployed Seabees. Each academic areas, and distance learning degree battalion’s liaison works with the command programs are available. The Navy College Pro- Ombudsman ombudsman and Family Readiness Group to gram has information about both. https://ombudsmanregistry.cnic.navy.mil support families and military members of Sea- The Navy Family Ombudsman Program bee battalions. Liaisons serve as consistent improves mission readiness by ensuring military FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER points of contact for prospective Sailors report- families have the information they need to meet Port Hueneme ing to naval command, whether the particular the challenges of a military lifestyle. Building 1169, battalion has been deployed or not. 1000 23rd Ave...... 805-982-5037 Every command, afloat or ashore, must appoint an ombudsman who is, in most cases, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Point Mugu a volunteer and the spouse of an active-duty Building 1169, 1000 23rd St. Building 225, North Mugu Road ....805-989-8146 or Selected Reserve command member. The Port Hueneme...... 805-982-4409 The Fleet & Family Support Center has two sites to serve Naval Base Ventura Coun- ty’s active-duty military personnel, reservists, retirees and their family members. FFSC staff provide information and referral, teach classes, promote family readiness, and offer counsel- ing and support to service members and their families. Information and Referral services provided by FFSC: • Community resource directory. • Local school information. • .Military installation information on bases worldwide. • Ombudsman and support group rosters. Educational “Life Skills” classes include: • Advancement Exam Test-taking Strategies. • Communication Skills. • Excel Basic and Intermediate. • Goal Setting. • Married to the Military. • Stress Management. • Transition Assistance for separatees and

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Point Mugu Building 173, Fourth Street...... 805-989-3675 Child Development Centers offer full-time care for children from 6 weeks old until they start kindergarten. Children are supervised by qualified, trained staff who provide activities that promote physical growth, motor, thought and language development, and creativity. Part-day enrichment preschool programs are available at both the Port Hueneme and Point Mugu Child Development Centers to prepare potty-trained children (ages 3 to 5) for kindergarten. Child Development Homes

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY LT. TIMOTHY PALIK PALIK BY LT. PHOTO TIMOTHY NAVY U.S...... 805-982-3742 The Child Development Homes program supplies full-time, part-time and drop-in home-based child care. Providers are qualified professionals who operate independent pro- grams at Naval Base Ventura County. The Child Development Homes office provides referrals to military families that need child care and offers training to prospective Family Home The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society helps • Conducting classes in CPR and first aid. Care providers. out Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their • Providing programs for volunteers in the School Age Care families by making interest-free loans in finan- military and civilian communities. Port Hueneme cial emergencies, such as transportation in cases FOCUS Building 1439, of critical illness or death of immediate family Building 41, 151 36th Ave. 1000 23rd Ave...... 805-982-4218 members; basic living expenses due to tempo- Port Hueneme ...... 805-982-1976 Point Mugu rary lack of funds; medical and dental expenses Email: [email protected] Building 150, that exceed TRICARE coverage; and some 311 Main Road...... 805-989-7580 funeral expenses. The society offers layettes to Families Over Coming Under Stress provides School Age Care programs are available for newborns and runs a thrift shop that sells small resilience training to military children, fami- children from kindergarten through sixth grade household items and used clothing and military lies and couples. It teaches practical skills to with sports, arts and crafts, science, cooking, uniforms at bargain prices. help families and couples overcome common a computer lab and homework time. Call the challenges related to military life. It helps build American Red Cross central enrollment clerk at 805-982-3324 for the on current strengths and teach new strategies to Building 1169, 1000 23rd Ave. registration packet to reserve space. enhance communication and problem solving, Port Hueneme ...... 805-982-3074 goal setting and creating a shared family story. School Liaison Officer Emergencies ...... 877-272-7337 The training is fun, free and confidential. and Community Schools Red Cross support for members of the armed Building 41, Room 239 Personnel Support Detachment services and their families includes: Port Hueneme...... 805-982-3832 Personnel Support Detachment Port Hueneme • Providing communication between active- Resources and help to answer questions or provides transportation and advancement ser- duty personnel and their families. address concerns about a K-12 student’s educa- vices to Navy and DOD personnel, commands, • Providing information and emergency ver- tional needs can be obtained through the school families and retirees. The service member’s ification to commanders, active-duty per- liaison officer. primary liaison with PSD is the command pay sonnel or their families to help them make and personnel administrator, who is trained to Youth Activity Centers decisions affecting morale and welfare or recognize what service members and their fami- Port Hueneme emergency leave. lies need and to unsnarl administrative, pay and Building 1439, • Helping with consultations about humani- entitlement processes. In many cases, the admin- 1000 23rd Ave...... 805-982-4218 tarian reassignments or hardship discharges. istrator can provide helpful, detailed checklists • Providing loans or grants to military per- Point Mugu for the processes. sonnel so they can return home because of Building 150, illness, death or some other circumstance Child Development Centers 311 Main Road...... 805-989-7580 requiring their presence, and to military Port Hueneme Camarillo personnel and their families, under certain Buildings 1391 and 1487, 1124 Calle El Halcon...... 805-383-6240 circumstances, so they can meet basic main- 34th Street...... 805-982-4663 At Naval Base Ventura Youth Activity Cen- tenance and emergency needs. Waiting list information...... 805-982-3324 ters, school-age young people can find games,

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education, dancing and snacks. The centers have before- and after-school programs during the school year; structured, supervised youth programs throughout the summer; and special events, trips and games all year. Youth fitness and sports programs also are available. Call the sports coordinator at 805-982-5460.

FINANCIAL SERVICES CBC Federal Credit Union Port Hueneme Building 1336, 1000 23rd Ave...... 805-988-2151 Point Mugu 353 Mugu Road...... 805-988-2151 www.cbcfcu.org Navy Federal Credit Union Mandalay Village Marketplace 535 W. Channel Islands Blvd. Port Hueneme...... 888-842-6328 www.navyfederal.org Personal Financial Management Services Fleet & Family Support Center Building 1169, 1000 23rd Ave. PHOTO BY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST VANCE VASQUEZ Port Hueneme...... 805-989-8844 Naval Base Ventura County’s Morale, Welfare SOCIAL MEDIA LEGAL SERVICES and Recreation department has a wealth of fit- Legal Services Office ness and recreation options. Individuals, groups People around the world increasingly stay and Judge Advocate General or teams have access to gymnasiums and fit- connected through social media, whether it be Port Hueneme ness or aquatics centers, and recreation includes with a deployed service member, with friends Building 1180, bowling, golf, movies, auto hobby shops, hunt- and families in locations around the world or 1000 23rd Ave...... 805-982-3124 ing, lodging at the Beach Hotel or the RV parks, with the bases where you have been stationed Point Mugu and dining out. Except for the Liberty program, or expect to transfer. Building 1, which is for single Sailors only, all MWR facili- Here are some safety tips for using 311 Main Road...... 805-989-7309 ties can be enjoyed by active-duty military per- sonnel and retirees and their families, DOD social media: The command staff judge advocate provides civilians and in some cases, the general public. 1. Never post confidential personal information legal support to Naval Base Ventura County and Go to the website for additional information. such as your date of birth, address, Social to the base as a whole; the assistant command Security number, or bank and credit card Liberty judge advocate provides similar legal support account numbers. Never provide this type Port Hueneme to all tenant commands on board the base in of information when signing up for a social Building 1467...... 805-982-6695 a range of legal matters, among them: govern- networking site. Most sites do not require it, ment ethics, claims against the government, Point Mugu and you should be wary of those that do. requests for government information, civilian Building 20...... 805-989-0919 2. Don’t invite people whom you don’t know to personnel law issues, military criminal law, CoffeeNet on Port Hueneme is the home of the be your “friend.” You do not want strangers military administrative law and U.S. District Liberty program for Naval Base Ventura Coun- to know details about you or your family. Court prosecutions. ty’s active-duty single military personnel ages 3. Never share operational information, such 18 to 25. SurfNet is home to the Liberty program as upcoming ports of call and military exer- RECREATION on Point Mugu. SurfNet is an all-hands facil- cises. Such information can compromise For information about the recreational pro- ity open to military, retiree and DOD civilian operational security and the safety of our grams at Naval Base Ventura County, visit personnel, including dependents. Liberty cen- service members. https://ventura.navylifesw.com. ters offer Wi-Fi, high-speed internet, billiards, The Public Affairs Office can provide guid- Morale, Welfare and Recreation pingpong, video games, movies, TV lounges and ance on the type of information that should not Building 1180, 1000 23rd Ave. more, and are great places to relax, hang out be shared in a public forum such as a social net- Port Hueneme...... 805-982-5554 with friends and meet new people. CoffeeNet work or blog. https://ventura.navylifesw.com serves up coffee, muffins, bagels, donuts and

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snacks, and special events and trips are on tap The Bee-Hive Sports Complex has a full bas- equipment. It also has a full-sized gymnasium, every month. All Liberty centers are alcohol- ketball court, a volleyball court, a running track a group fitness aerobic room, a spin room, an and tobacco-free. with multipurpose stations, tennis courts, and indoor court, a locker room, saunas, locker rooms for showers and gear storage. The showers and towel service. Additional facilities Seabee Golf Course complex is available for basketball and physical include the Family Fitness Center, softball fields Building 1537, Pacific Street readiness training. 1 (grass) and 2 (synthetic), tennis courts, rac- Port Hueneme...... 805-982-2620 quetball courts and a running track. A picnic The challenging 18-hole Seabee Golf Course Warfield Gymnasium pavilion is available for reservations. at Port Hueneme, with its three sets of tees for Building 69, 29th Avenue and Addor Street different skill levels, has a natural grass driving Port Hueneme...... 805-982-5173 Aquatic Centers range, a practice putting green, five water haz- 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Seabreeze ards, a pro shop, golf clubs and cart rental, club 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur- Building 72 storage, lessons and punch cards, meeting rooms, day and Sunday Port Hueneme...... 805-982-4752 and men’s and women’s locker rooms. The golf Weight and exercise rooms at Warfield Gym- Mugu Pool course, open to the public, is soft spike only. nasium feature top-of-the-line Cybex resistance Building 217, 11th Street and Addor The 19th Hole Grill (805-982-4605) is in the machines, NordicTrack, Lifecycles, free weights Point Mugu...... 805-989-7788 clubhouse. Call for more information. and other fitness equipment. There’s also a bas- Bee-Fit Wellness Center ketball court, two racquetball courts and an Though there are heated, year-round outdoor Building 1171 outdoor lighted basketball and volleyball court. swimming pools at both the Seabreeze and Mugu aquatic centers, the one at Port Hueneme is Olym- Port Hueneme...... 805-982-4726 Point Mugu Fitness Center pic-size and used primarily for lap swimming and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Buildings 16 and 158, water aerobics. Red Cross swimming lessons 6 a.m. to noon Friday 353 N. Mugu Road...... 805-989-7728 for ages 6 months and older are offered at each At the Bee-Fit Wellness Center, those wanting Picnic pavilion reservations...... 805-982-5554 location, as well as water safety instruction, Red to get or stay fit can pursue their goal with free 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. Cross classes, and swim lessons for children and weights, cardio equipment, fitness classes and to 2 p.m. Saturday TRX suspension training. adults. The Junior Lifeguard Program includes Family Fitness Center: 24/7 with keycard a day excursion to one of the Channel Islands. Bee-Hive Sports Complex available at the gym Building 233 The Point Mugu Fitness Center is a multipur- Community Recreation Ticket Offices Port Hueneme...... 805-982-4774 pose gym featuring a state-of-the-art weight Port Hueneme 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, room with a full complement of free weights, Building 1167 (next to the bowling center) 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday plate-loaded equipment and cardiovascular ...... 805-982-4284

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Point Mugu Waterfowl Hunting Program Mugu Lanes Building 16, 353 Mugu Road...... 805-989-7628 Naval Base Ventura County Waterfowl Building 16 For reduced rates on top-notch entertainment, Committee, hunting season...... 805-890-7245 Point Mugu...... 805-989-7667 stop by one of the two Community Recreation Naval Base Ventura County Environmental Naval Base Ventura County Lanes Bowling Ticket Offices on Naval Base Ventura County. Division, off season...... 805-989-3808 Center, across from the Navy exchange at Port Disneyland, Magic Mountain, SeaWorld, Knott’s Point Mugu embraces approximately 2,300 Hueneme, has 16 lanes with automatic Brunswick Berry Farm, water parks, Universal Studios acres of wetland habitat and straddles the Pacific pin-setting equipment, individual rental lockers, Hollywood, Legoland and Medieval Times are Flyway, so waterfowl are present in variety and pro shop services, the Kegler’s Korner Snack Bar, among Southern California attractions, and the abundance during fall and winter. Hunting sea- year-round leagues for young people and adults, offices also can order tickets for Florida destina- son usually runs from mid-October through the the prospect of competition, and a resale shop. tions like Disney World and Universal Studios. end of January. Hunting is authorized in desig- Mugu Lanes at Point Mugu, next to the Navy There’s more: Enjoy discount coupon books to nated areas only. exchange, has eight lanes. It is available by res- off-base establishments, movie tickets, tickets Active-duty, reserve and retired military per- ervation only. to select games and local sonnel, current and retired DOD civilians, and Auto Skills Center events, cruise tickets and hotel vouchers. base contractors with Naval Base Ventura County Building 154 Outdoor Recreation photo ID badges are eligible to apply to hunt. Point Mugu...... 805-989-7353 Preparation requirements such as registration, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. One auto skills center on base at Point Mugu testing, proof of licenses and stamps, and fee to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to is available for routine maintenance, complete payment usually take about a week and must be 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. tune-ups, rebuilding an engine or painting a completed before the hunt. For a regulation out- vehicle. The auto skills center offers tools, paint Port Hueneme line, go to https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrsw/ spray booths, wheel balancing, engine analyzers, Building 1362...... 805-982-4282 installations/navbase_ventura_county/about/ valve grinding and lubrication facilities. There Point Mugu installation_guide/facilities_and_resources/ are 11 outdoor work stalls. Building 74...... 805-989-8407 waterfowl_hunting_program.html. Direct inqui- Needham Theater ries can be sent to [email protected]. The outdoor gear rental center at Port Hueneme Building 1173, 23rd Avenue offers a complete line of athletic, recreational and Bowling Port Hueneme...... 805-982-5002 camping gear, including sleeping bags, surfing Naval Base Ventura County Lanes Bowling Center At the Needham Theater all shows are free to bodyboards, stand-up paddleboards, stoves, tents, Building 1167, Dodson Street active-duty or reserve military, military retirees, fresh and saltwater fishing gear, and more. Port Hueneme...... 805-982-2619 DOD civilians and base contractors. Movies and U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST SECOND CLASS PAUL COX

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times are posted in the Fleet and Family Readi- ness “FFR Weekly Highlights” newsletter or can be obtained by calling the theater.

SHOPPING Port Hueneme Commissary Building 1512, 130 23rd Ave., Suite 1...... 805-982-2400 www.commissaries.com 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satur- day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Save an average of 30% of your hard-earned MILLER THERESA SPECIALIST AFFAIRS BY PUBLIC PHOTO dollars when shopping for groceries at the Port Hueneme commissary. In-store amenities and specialties include a bakery, custom photo cakes, a deli, fresh sandwiches to go, party cakes, plants, rotisserie chicken and sushi. Navy Exchanges www.mynavyexchange.com The Port Hueneme and Point Mugu exchanges want to be your first choice for shopping. The exchanges offer a price-match program that guarantees the lowest prices in town. Hours for services outside of the main exchanges vary, so call or visit the website for detailed information. Port Hueneme Building 1512, 130 23rd Ave., Suite 2...... 805-982-6801/6804 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday Department Directory Fine jewelry...... 805-982-6805 Wireless advocates kiosk...... 805-366-0491 Cosmetics...... 805-982-6838 Human resources...... 805-982-6837 Uniforms...... 805-982-6830 Electronics...... 805-982-6841 Shops and Services Beauty salon and barbershop...... 805-982-6820 Car Care Center...... 805-982-4770/4772 Flower shop...... 805-982-6808 Gas station...... 805-982-4772 Jake’s Wayback Burgers...... 805-985-5557 Optical...... 805-982-6817 Subway...... 805-263-6103 Point Mugu Building 16...... 805-989-8896 Personnel...... 805-982-6837 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Department Directory Customer Service...... 805-986-2357 Uniforms...... 805-986-2357 Shops and Services PHOTO NAVY U.S. Gas Station...... 805-488-0161 Mini-mart...... 805-986-2357 Barbershop...... 805-989-7271

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Welcome to Southern California, the region “San Buenaventura,” which means acres. North of Highway 126, the county is moun- famous for its mild climate, stunning coastlines, “good fortune.” tainous and mostly uninhabited. national forests and fertile growing valleys. Ven- The region is home to Naval Base Ventura tura County, the southernmost county on Califor- County, which boasts a deep-water port and HISTORY nia’s central coast, has a population of 854,223, airfield. It is one of the largest naval instal- Ventura County was created in 1873 when according to 2017 U.S. Census estimates. San lations on the West Coast, composed of three it split from Santa Barbara County, bringing a Buenaventura, commonly known as Ventura, is operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Huen- flurry of changes to the area. A courthouse and the county seat, with 110,790 residents in 2017. eme and San Nicolas Island. Naval Base Ven- wharf were built in San Buenaventura, the first U.S. Route 101, also known as Ventura Freeway, tura County provides fleet support to about officially recognized town in 1866, before the is the major highway in the region. 80 military commands as part of its primary county was formed. A bank and public library Ventura County offers numerous shopping, mission to support forward-deployed naval were opened, and the school system grew, with dining and nightlife opportunities to explore forces around the world. the first high school opening in 1890. as well as annual events and festivals that Ventura County, which lies about 50 miles The region’s roots extend to the pre-Colonial celebrate the vibrancy of Southern California. northwest of Los Angeles, has a strong economic period, when Ventura County was inhabited by Ventura County is home to the Ronald Reagan base that includes major industries such as bio- the , who also settled much of Presidential Library and Museum, San Buenaven- technology, agriculture, advanced technologies, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties tura Mission, art galleries, symphony, ballet and oil production, military testing and develop- 10,000 to 12,000 years ago. The Chumash were theater. The region offers year-round outdoor ment, and tourism. The military is the largest hunter-gatherers and fishermen, and they traded activities that include walking on the beach, employer in the county with more than 16,000 with the Mojave, Yokuts and Tongva Indians. enjoying an outdoor concert, sailing to the Chan- employees. Port Hueneme, the only deep-water The Chumash were known for their rock paint- nel Islands, hiking in the Los Padres National port between Los Angeles and San Francisco, ings and basketry. Forest, camping, golfing and horseback riding. plays a major role in the economy. In 1542, a Spanish expedition led by Juan Early Spanish settlers described the area as Farming and the Los Padres National Forest Rodriguez Cabrillo brought the first Europe- the “land of everlasting summers” and named occupy half of Ventura County’s 1.2 million ans to the area. Occupation by Spain began in

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1769. Mission San Buenaventura was founded in divided the pending state into 27 counties. At the convenience in printing its timetables, Southern 1782 by Father Junipero Serra, named for Saint time, the area that would become Ventura County Pacific shortened San Buenaventura to Ventura. Bonaventure, one of the early intellectual found- was the southern part of Santa Barbara County. The post office soon followed suit. While the ers of the Franciscan Order. The town that grew Other towns were starting to form in the county. city’s official name is San Buenaventura, it is up around the mission retains its original name A plan for Hueneme (later Port Hueneme) was commonly known as Ventura. of San Buenaventura. recorded in 1874, and Santa Paula’s plan was The rail line to Northern California origi- After Mexico gained its independence from recorded in 1875. The community of Nordhoff nally went through Saugus, Fillmore and Santa Spain in 1821, the California territory became (later renamed Ojai) was started in 1874. Bards- Paula, providing a boom for those communities. part of Mexico. By the 1930s, Mission San Bue- dale, Fillmore, Piru and Montalvo were estab- In 1905, Tunnel No. 26 was completed between naventura was in decline. After the Mexican- lished in 1887. In 1892, Simi (later Simi Valley), Chatsworth and Corriganville near Simi Val- American War, the California territory was Somis, Saticoy and Moorpark were established. ley, shortening the rail route. The tunnel joined formally transferred to the United States in 1848. Oxnard was a late-comer, established in 1898. the railroad spur coming in the other direction The next year, a constitution was adopted for the The Southern Pacific Railroad laid tracks from Montalvo through Camarillo, Moorpark California territory. The new legislature met and through San Buenaventura in 1887. For and Simi Valley, creating the main line used today. One stop along the way was at a sugar beet processing factory that bore the name of its absentee owners, the Oxnard brothers. A community of farm and factory workers grew near the train stop. That community eventually became the largest city in Ventura County — Oxnard — with a population of 210,037, accord- ing to 2017 census estimates. Oil has been known in Ventura County since the Chumash people used tar from natural seeps

PHOTO BY DEREK HARPER BY DEREK PHOTO as a sealant and waterproofing for baskets and canoes. However, in 1913, oil exploration began in earnest, with Ralph Lloyd obtaining the financial support of veteran oil man Joseph B. Dabney. Their first well, named “Lloyd No. 1,” was drilled in 1914. The well struck oil but was destroyed when it went wild. Other wells met a similar fate, until 1916, when a deal was struck LOCAL INFORMATION CENTERS with the Shell Oil Co. As the nation’s demand for oil grew, Ventura Drop in and learn the lay of the land from local Oxnard Chamber of Commerce County became a major oil producer. Ventura experts. Use the chambers’ online membership direc- 400 E. Esplanade Drive, Suite 302 County experienced tremendous population tories to connect with local businesses as you settle Oxnard, CA 93036...... 805-983-6118 growth during the 1920s primarily because into your new community. www.oxnardchamber.org of the discovery of the largest oil field in the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau county, the Ventura Avenue Oil Field, in 1919. 2400 E. Ventura Blvd. 2775 N. Ventura Road, Suite 204 Meanwhile, the town of Santa Paula under- Camarillo, CA 93010...... 805-484-4383 Oxnard, CA 93036...... 805-385-7545 went significant changes with the discovery of www.camarillochamber.org www.visitoxnard.com the South Mountain Oil Field in 1916. Until then, Fillmore Chamber of Commerce Port Hueneme Chamber of Commerce agriculture was the only large industry, but the 246 Central Ave. 567 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Suite 583 discovery of oil at South Mountain created a Fillmore, CA 93015...... 805-524-0351 Port Hueneme, CA 93041...... 805-228-1366 boom that lasted 10 years. More oil fields came www.fillmorechamber.com www.huenemechamber.com online in the 1920s and 1930s, with the Rincon Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce field, the second-largest, in 1927, and the adja- 600 Hampshire Road, Suite 200 40 W. Cochran St., Suite 100 cent San Miguelito in 1931. Westlake Village, CA 91361...... 805-370-0035 Simi Valley, CA 93065...... 805-526-3900 Ventura County can be separated into two www.conejochamber.org www.simivalleychamber.org major parts: East County and West County. East Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Ventura Chamber of Commerce County consists of all cities east of the Conejo 18 High St. 505 Poli St., Second Floor Grade, a 7% grade incline of the Ventura Free- Moorpark, CA 93021...... 805-529-0322 Ventura, CA 93001...... 805-643-7222 way linking Thousand Oaks and cities of the www.moorparkchamber.com www.venturachamber.com Conejo Valley with Camarillo and cities on the Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce Ventura Visitor & Convention Bureau . 206 N. Signal St. 101 S. California St. West County, which is everything west of the Ojai, CA 93023...... 805-646-8126 Ventura, CA 93001...... 800-648-2075 Conejo Grade, consists of cities such as Camarillo, www.ojaichamber.org www.visitventuraca.com Oxnard, Somis, Point Mugu, Port Hueneme, Ven- tura, Ojai, Santa Paula and Fillmore. West County

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consists of some of the first developed cities in A flash flood watch is issued when flash flood- and assets that are difficult to protect from an the county. The largest beach communities are ing is expected to occur within six hours after advancing wildfire. in West County on the coastline of the Channel heavy rains have ended. A flash flood warn- Being ready for wildfire starts with maintain- Islands Harbor. ing is issued for life- and property­threatening ing an adequate defensible space and hardening flooding that will occur within six hours. Dur- your home with fire-resistant building materi- WEATHER AND CLIMATE ing a flash flood watch or warning, stay tuned als. Defensible space is the buffer you create by Ventura County experiences a wide range to local radio or TV stations for further weather removing dead plants, grass and weeds. This in climate because of the varied topography information. buffer helps keep the fire away from your home. throughout the county. Rainfall is limited in If you are outdoors during a rainstorm, seek Hardening your home means using construction summer, and crops have to be irrigated. The higher ground. Avoid walking through floodwa- materials that can help your home withstand fly- annual high temperature is between 70 and 80 ters; even water 6 inches deep can sweep you off ing embers finding weak spots in the construc- degrees on the coastal plain but as much as 100 your feet. If you are driving, avoid flooded areas. tion, which can result in your house catching fire. degrees in the interior. In July, the average maxi- Most deaths in flash floods occur when people For more safety information and informa- mum temperature is between 70 and 80 degr drive through flooded areas. Roads concealed by tion about creating a wildfire action plan, visit ees on the coastal plain but exceeds 90 degrees water may not be intact. Water only a foot deep CalFire’s website at www.readyforwildfire.org/ in the upper part of the Ventura and Cuyama can displace a vehicle. If your vehicle stalls, Prepare-For-Wildfire. River valleys. In January, the average minimum leave it immediately and seek higher ground. temperature is near 40 degrees on the coast but Rapidly rising water can engulf a vehicle and in the upper 20s and lower 30s in the northern sweep it away. parts of Ventura County. Sun Exposure

In the northern and southern ends of the county, Some exposure to sunlight is good, even the annual precipitation is between 10 and 15 healthy, but too much can be dangerous. Broad- inches. In the Topatopa Mountains, the annual spectrum ultraviolet radiation, listed as a known rainfall totals more than 33 inches. In the north- carcinogen by the National Institute of Envi- ern parts of Ventura County, snowfall averages 5 ronmental Health Science, can cause blistering inches or more per year, and along the northern sunburns, as well as long-term problems such PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST PHOTO BY VANCE VASQUEZ, border and Mount Pinos, more than 20 inches. as skin cancer, cataracts and immune suppres- Local Hazards sion. Overexposure also causes wrinkling and Every second counts in a disaster so planning premature aging of the skin. NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT and preparation can be lifesavers. Cloud cover reduces UV levels, but not com- Be Prepared California is California’s official pletely. Depending on the thickness of the cloud Get a feel for your new community by tapping emergency preparedness campaign managed cover, you can still burn on a cold and dim into its news and entertainment options online. by the California Department of Public Health. day, so be prepared with sunglasses, sunscreen, From local news media or commercial radio, you Its website provides information on creating an long-sleeved garments, wide-brimmed hats and can get a better feel for the vibe of your new town emergency plan and emergency kit, pet prepared- a parasol. from the comfort of your armchair at home. ness and disaster preparedness for seniors. For Thunderstorms Newspapers more information about local disaster prepared- While more likely at certain times of year, • Los Angeles Daily News: www.dailynews.com ness, visit www.bepreparedcalifornia.ca.gov. thunderstorms can happen anytime. A severe • : www.latimes.com The following are considered significant haz- thunderstorm can knock out power, bring high • Ventura County Star: www.vcstar.com ards in California. winds, lightning, flash floods and hail, and turn • Ventura County Reporter: www.vcreporter.com into a twister in seconds. Pay attention to storm Earthquakes Television stations warnings. Remember the rule: “When thunder Earthquakes can occur anywhere in Califor- • ABC: www.abc7.com nia, which means all Californians live with an roars, head indoors.” The National Weather • CBS: https://losangeles.cbslocal.com earthquake risk. Besides the shaking caused Service recommends following the 30/30 Rule: • FOX: www.foxla.com by earthquakes, other things can occur such as People should seek shelter if the “Flash-to- , surface fault ruptures and liquefac- Bang” delay — length of time in seconds from • NBC: www.nbclosangeles.com tion, all of which may cause injury or property the sight of the lightning flash to the arrival of • PBS: www.pbssocal.org damage. Contact your local city or county gov- its subsequent thunder — is 30 seconds or less, Radio stations ernment for information on how to be prepared and remain under cover for 30 minutes after the • KBBY 95.1 (classic rock): www.951kbby.com where you live. More information and ideas on final thunderclap. • KCAQ 95.9 (hip-hop and R&B):www.q959.fm For more safety information, visit the National how to secure the contents of your home can be • KYSR 98.7 (alternative): Weather Service’s website at www.weather.gov/ found by visiting www.earthquakecountry.org/ http://alt987fm.iheart.com daretoprepare. safety/lightning. • KHAY 100.7 (country): www.khay.com Flash Floods Wildfires • KXLM 102.9 (Spanish language): Flash flooding is a frequent threat. Area ter- Wildfires are now a year-round reality in Ven- www.radiolazer.com rain can be poorly absorbent, and dry channels, tura County with many places in the area being • KROQ 106.7 (rock/alternative): ditches and lake beds fill quickly. This can lead at risk. Many homes and agricultural properties http://kroq.radio.com to flash floods. border natural areas and have access challenges

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Getting To & Around in Ventura County

U.S. Highway 101 — the Ventura Freeway— AIRPORTS Los Angeles International Airport is one of runs from the Santa Barbara-Ventura county Hollywood Burbank Airport the busiest airports in the world, serving more line in Southern California south to Pasadena 2627 N. Hollywood Way than 87 million passengers each year. It is 60 and is the principal east-west route (designated Burbank, CA 91505...... 818-840-8840 miles from Naval Base Ventura County. north-south) through Ventura County. Interstate www.hollywoodburbankairport.com The central complex features nine passenger 5 is the primary interstate on the West Coast, terminals connected by a U-shaped, two-level Hollywood Burbank Airport is a smaller air- running largely parallel to the California coast- roadway. Curbside baggage check-in is available port than LAX, although it still has a lot to offer line from Mexico to Canada. It serves some of on the upper departure level. Baggage claim is on its travelers. The airport is about 50 miles from the largest cities on the West Coast, including the lower level. Free shuttle service is provided Naval Base Ventura County. More than 5 million San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento in between all terminals and remote parking lots. passengers are served by the airport each year. California; Portland in ; and Seattle in Ground transportation includes numerous rental Major airlines include Alaska, American, Delta, Washington. car services and taxi, bus and shuttle services. JetBlue, Southwest and United. If you are flying, the nearest major airport is Ground transportation includes public buses Los Angeles International Airport, 60 miles PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION and commuter trains to escape the traffic in away, or the smaller Hollywood Burbank Air- Los Angeles, as well as taxis, hotel shuttles and port is 50 miles away. These airports have 201 E. Fourth St. rental car service. Rental cars are available on- numerous ground transportation and public Oxnard, CA 93030...... 800-872-7245 site at the airport’s Regional Intermodal Trans- transit options. www.amtrak.com portation Center, where there are 11 rental car Ventura County is also served by Amtrak and Amtrak provides passenger rail service to companies to choose from. trains, as well as Greyhound, Gold Ventura County. The county’s Oxnard Transit Coast Transit and Ventura County Transporta- Los Angeles International Airport Center is part of the and Coast tion Commission buses. Camarillo, Moorpark, 1 World Way Starlight routes. The Pacific Surfliner serves Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks have their own Los Angeles, CA 90045...... 855-463-5252 Southern California, connecting San Luis transit systems as well. www.lawa.org Obispo and San Diego through Los Angeles and

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Santa Barbara. The route passes 23 runs 32 miles from Fillmore to Malibu, con- The California Department of Transportation through Santa Barbara, the necting U.S. 101 to state Route 118. offers commuter options at www.dot.ca.gov/ Area, Sacramento and Portland. State Route 33 is a 290-mile state highway that cttravel. The department provides real-time runs north from Ventura through the Transverse maps of traffic conditions including lane clo- Ranges and the west side of the San Joaquin sures, traffic information, highway conditions, 301 E. Third St. Valley. State Route 118 runs 47 miles through live traffic cameras and a Caltrans QuickMap Oxnard, CA 93030...... 805-483-3959 Ventura and Los Angeles counties, crossing the mobile app that can be installed on any smart- www.goldcoasttransit.org northern rim of the San Fernando Valley. State phone. Registered users can also create a person- Gold Coast Transit District provides public Route 126 runs from U.S. 101 in Ventura to fixed-route and paratransit service in the cities alized profile to receive updates about incidents in Santa Clarita and is an important of Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura and on their specified routes atwww.go511.com or connector highway in Ventura County, serving the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. by dialing 511. as an alternate route into the Santa Clarita and With nearly 4 million passenger trips provided California Department of Motor Vehicles San Fernando valleys, the high desert of Ante- each year, GCTD is the largest public transpor- 2415 First Ave., Mail Station F101 lope Valley and Los Angeles. tation operator in the county. Visit the website Sacramento, CA 95818...... 800-777-0133 State Route 150 runs 36 miles from Santa for routes and fare information. www.dmv.ca.gov Paula to U.S. 101 near the Ventura-Santa Bar- The California Department of Motor Vehi- Greyhound bara county line. It is a two-lane scenic road cles issues driver’s licenses, identification 201 E. Fourth St. that originally had one-lane bridges that had to Oxnard, CA 93030...... 805-487-2707 be rebuilt into two-lane bridges after flooding cards and vehicle registration and provides www.greyhound.com in 2005. State Route 232 is a 4-mile freeway other driving-related services. Find many of Greyhound provides bus service in California in Ventura County that serves as a connector the required forms and general information at and across the United States. Call for hours and between U.S. 101 and state Route 118. its website. ticketing schedules, or book online. Interstate 5 is the main interstate running Driver’s Licenses Metrolink north-south largely parallel to the Pacific coast, Military personnel and their spouses who are 6175 Ventura Blvd. connecting major cities from San Diego to Port- stationed in California from elsewhere may con- Ventura, CA 93003...... 800-371-5465 land, Oregon. tinue to drive with a valid driver’s license from www.metrolinktrains.com Metrolink is Southern California’s regional rail system that includes commuter and other passen- ger services linking communities to employment and activity centers. Metrolink’s service area includes Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. For more informa- tion on the and its operating area, visit the Metrolink website. Ventura County Transportation Commission Intercity Transit 950 County Square Drive, Suite 207 Ventura, CA 93003...... 800-438-1112 www.goventura.org The Ventura County Transportation Commis- sion provides intercity bus service connecting cities in Ventura County with neighboring Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. For more information on fares and the system’s service area, visit the commission’s website.

DRIVING AND COMMUTING Ventura County is traversed by one major U.S. highway — U.S. 101 — and a number of state routes. The Ventura Freeway, also known as U.S. 101, connects Ventura County to Pasadena. The region is also served by numerous state routes that can be used by commuters or for trips to neighboring cities. For example, state Route 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway, is a major north-south route that runs 655 miles ISTOCKPHOTO.COM along most of the California coast. State Route ©

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their home state, but in general, all California residents who want to drive must apply for a driver’s license once residency is established. The state spells out what is required for licens- ing and insurance under various scenarios in its California Driver Handbook, which can be downloaded at www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/ detail/pubs/pubs. Vehicle Registration Forms associated with driving and vehicle reg- istration are available online at www.dmv.ca.gov/ portal/dmv/detail/forms/formsreg_alpha, includ- ing forms for replacement plates, handicap plac- ards or plates, DMV forms and more. Distracted Driving California law prohibits all drivers from mak- ing calls on handheld wireless telephones while operating a motor vehicle. Drivers 18 and older are permitted to use hands-free cellphones while SPECIALIST AFFAIRS PUBLIC VASQUEZ, BY VANCE PHOTO driving as long as the earpieces do not cover both ears. Texting while driving is prohibited in California. California Department of Transportation www.dot.ca.gov Visit the California Department of Transpor- tation website for interactive maps, information about road closures and travel advisories, and to view live traffic cameras.

10 STEPS TO RESPONSIBLE DRIVING

Since you can’t control the actions of other drivers, you must rely on your own skills and experience. Following these 10 rules will ensure a safe and courteous journey.

1. Be prepared: Know where you’re going before you start. Be well-informed 7. Watch your speed: Posted maximum speeds are for ideal driving conditions. about weather and road conditions or traffic activity on your route. For Adjust your speed for traffic, road and visibility conditions or when not operating longer trips, include a rest stop every two hours, sooner if you are tired. at your best. Higher speeds magnify errors and decrease response times. It Pack an emergency ration kit of water and nonperishable food items such as helps to maintain a large “safety cushion” around your vehicle to change lanes energy bars. safely and to take evasive action in emergencies. 2. Always wear your seat belt: Seat belts keep you in control and ready to react 8. Maintain your vehicle: Read your owner’s manual and follow the recom- to a hazardous situation. Everyone should wear a seatbelt while in the vehicle. mended schedule for maintenance service. Routinely check tires, brakes, lights, 3. Put the phone down: A mobile phone is great for roadside emergencies. But wipers and fluid levels. Pack a flashlight, blanket and first-aid kit. In cold using a phone while you drive drastically reduces your reaction time to all climates, pack extra warm clothing. Carry a mobile phone for emergencies. situations. Minimize distractions by concentrating on the road, not objects, 9. Move your disabled vehicle: If your car breaks down, move it off the road people or events inside your vehicle. away from traffic if possible. Warn other drivers by raising the vehicle’s hood 4. Know your surroundings: Scan the roadway continually for hazards. Keep or using your hazard lights, then stay inside and ask passersby to call police. your eyes moving, looking from one side to the other. Know what is happening If unable to move the car out of traffic, get all passengers to exit the vehicle well in front of you; watch for brake lights. Use the mirrors to keep an eye on and move to the side of the road when safe. If you must walk to a phone, keep traffic beside and behind you. your group together. 5. Share the road: Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, vehicles of varying 10. Don’t drive while impaired: Never drive while under the influence of alcohol, sizes, as well as drivers of various ages and skill levels, all have a right to use prescription or street drugs, or over-the-counter medications that make you the road. Slow down and give others time and space to proceed safely. Treat drowsy. Not only will you put yourself and your passengers in danger, but a them as if they were a dear friend — they are to someone. traffic violation of this nature has the potential to seriously derail a military 6. Signal your intentions: Be predictable and courteous and signal your inten- career. Don’t be a driver if you think you are going to drink. Road rage and tions so other road users know what you plan to do next. Use your horn or normal fatigue can also impair your response time. Be calm, well-rested, alert headlights, if necessary. and attentive any time you get behind the wheel.

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A beautiful coastline, temperate purchasing a new home can find the expertise and on the east, and state Route 126 connects to climate, vibrant arts scene and abundance of professional services they need at www.car.org. Interstate 5. Metrolink and Amtrak serve com- year-round recreation in Ventura County con- muters in the region. The is a tribute to a high quality of life not found in other VENTURA COUNTY deep-water port, providing Ventura County with metropolitan areas. In 2017, 854,223 people Lying along 43 miles of Southern California port of entry and foreign trade zone status. called Ventura County home, according to the coastline, Ventura County is situated between Los At the north end of the county, the Los Padres U.S. Census Bureau. Angeles and Santa Barbara counties. Early Span- National Forest comprises nearly half of the Naval Base Ventura County, which lies along ish settlers described it as the “land of everlasting region’s land mass. Agriculture is a thriving the Pacific coastline in southwestern Ventura summers,” or San Buenaventura, which means billion-dollar industry, contributing to an overall County, is adjacent to Oxnard, Port Hueneme “good fortune.” Covering 1,873 square miles, pastoral ambience. As the gateway to Channel and Camarillo. The base’s Port Hueneme and Ventura County is flanked by rugged mountains Islands National Park, Ventura County extends Point Mugu personnel include 4,000 active- to the north and east, and lies in a coastal plain its open space to this 250,000-acre wilderness duty members, 2,000 Ready Reservists, 5,000 and valley. The Pacific Ocean extends south and preserve and marine sanctuary. In this outdoor- Department of Defense Civil Service employees, west and provides access to the Channel Islands, oriented community, Ventura County residents 5,800 contractors and 2,500 family members. also part of Ventura County. enjoy year-round walks on the beach, surfing, Additionally, nearly 42,000 veterans live in the Ventura County was settled atop the highly hiking, biking, camping, fishing and golfing. area, according to the U.S. Census. fertile soil of the , where Ventura County Community College District Newcomers have plenty of choices when select- the best citrus groves in the state are produced, is composed of three two-year community col- ing a home. Enlist the help of a reputable real spawning the Sunkist Growers organization. leges in Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura. Cali- estate agent to help you sort through the area’s Ventura is a major transportation hub for the fornia State University Channel Islands in home options. The California Association of region. U.S. 101 offers Ventura County easy Camarillo and California Lutheran University Realtors is a central source of local real estate access to Los Angeles and San Francisco. State in Thousand Oaks offer four-year and gradu- information and services. Those interested in Route 118 connects to the San Fernando Valley ate programs.

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Port Hueneme www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us The city of Port Hueneme (pronounced “why- nee-mee”) is a small beach community along Ventura County’s Gold Coast just south of the Oxnard and Channel Islands Harbor. Port Hue- neme has a population of 22,327, according to 2017 U.S. Census estimates. Port Hueneme has a rich history and culture dating to the Chumash Indians who made their home here for centuries. The name comes from the Spanish spelling of the Chumash “wene me,” meaning “resting place.” Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo explored this area and the adjacent Channel Islands in October 1542. The town’s name was officially changed to Port Hueneme in 1939, and it was incorporated in 1948. The city maintains a close relationship with the U.S. Navy’s Port Hue- neme and Point Mugu naval facilities. © ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/ANN MARIE KURTZ MARIE ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/ANN Port Hueneme is geographically small, with a total land area of only 4.5 square miles. But the city makes up for it in immense pride in its small-town atmosphere, diverse economy, tem- perate climate, clean air, low-crime rate, quality education and plentiful recreation. The climate is ideal, with mild winter temperatures and cooling midsummer sea breezes that typify Port Huen- eme’s subtropical temperate climate. Ventura County offers a Mediterranean cli- white horses from the 1920s through the 1960s, Residents of Port Hueneme enjoy quality, mate with low humidity and near-perfect aver- riding them in parades such as the Fiesta of Santa coastal-community living for a reasonable cost, age temperatures in the mid-70s. Some areas Barbara in his colorful Spanish attire. with a choice of beachfront condominiums, con- enjoy more than 300 sunny days annually. The city developed slowly before World War temporary single-family residences and low-rise Ranging from sea level to the 8,831-foot peak II but grew after the construction of the Oxnard apartments. Median rent for the area is $1,604. of Mount Pinos, the mountains, valleys and Army Air Field (now Camarillo Airport) west Selected monthly owner costs of housing units coastal plains give the region a unique variety of town. Nearby Naval Air Station Point Mugu with a mortgage are $1,980. The median house- of microclimates. and a Seabee base at Port Hueneme brought hold income is $65,352. Mean travel time to Communities near Naval Base Ventura many workers and their families to the area. work is 24 minutes. County include Camarillo, Oxnard, Port Hue- The grounds of Camarillo State Hospital, which Oxnard neme and Ventura. opened in 1936 south of town, are now occupied by the campus of California State University www.oxnard.org Camarillo Channel Islands. Oxnard lies on the Pacific Coast in Southern www.ci.camarillo.ca.us Camarillo offers a vibrant mixture of rural and California about 62 miles northwest of down- Lying along U.S. 101, Camarillo is midway suburban lifestyles. The city’s downtown area, town Los Angeles and 35 miles south of Santa between Los Angeles to the south and Santa known as Old Town, has been revitalized and Barbara. With approximately 210,000 resi- Barbara to the north, ideal for families who features a mixture of chain stores, restaurants dents, it is the largest city in Ventura County. want to take advantage of the region’s amenities and locally owned businesses. Oxnard has a mild climate; the weather is while living in a prospering small community. Camarillo has a strong economic base of high- so pleasant that most homes do not have air Camarillo has 67,845 people, according to the tech, retail and specialty businesses, supported conditioning. U.S. Census. The median household income by a highly educated workforce, modern indus- Oxnard, just west of the San Fernando Val- is $92,780. trial buildings and a strong relationship with ley, is known for its uncrowded beaches and Camarillo was named for Adolfo and Juan local businesses. The Ventura Freeway is the the easy access it and neighboring Ventura pro- Camarillo, two of the few Californios (pre-1848 city’s primary thoroughfare. vide to Channel Islands National Park. Oxnard California natives of Hispanic ancestry) who Like many cities in Ventura County, Camarillo has 20 miles of shoreline. The sand is soft and preserved the city’s heritage after the arrival has not seen much new construction, so while the surf is excellent; the wildest breaks are of Anglo settlers. The railroad coastal route homes here are available, they often sell quickly. accessible only to members of Point Mugu’s came through in 1898, and a station was built. Median rent in Camarillo is $1,868, and selected Navy base. Adolfo eventually employed 700 workers grow- monthly owner costs of housing units with a Oxnard was incorporated in 1903. The city is ing mainly lima beans. Walnuts and citrus were mortgage are $2,453. Mean travel time to work named after the family that developed a sugar also grown on the ranch. Adolfo bred Camarillo is 24.2 minutes. beet factory — the first major industry — in

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the 1890s. The city sits at the western edge of U.S. Census. It remained a somewhat isolated the area is $1,503. Monthly owner costs of hous- the fertile Oxnard Plain, which is adjacent to and rural community for much of the 20th cen- ing units with a mortgage are $2,269. Mean an agricultural center of strawberries and lima tury until the 1960s, when the four-lane Ventura travel time to work is 25.2 minutes. beans. This is the lima bean and strawberry Highway (U.S. 101) was completed and expanded. capital of the world; the California Strawberry Beaches abound in Ventura, which is known PLANNING YOUR MOVE Festival is celebrated here in the summer. as one of the best surfing destinations in Cali- Relocating to a new home can be one of the Oxnard is the most populous city in the fornia. Rincon Point is one of the more popular most stressful situations in life. Whether mov- Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura Metropolitan and crowded surfing areas in the state but makes ing across town or the nation, preparation and Statistical Area, which is one of the nation’s for a lively sunbathing and observation area. organization make all the difference. wealthiest areas. Its economy is driven by Ventura also provides access to excellent fish- For military moves, visit www.move.mil for international trade, agriculture, manufacturing, ing, camping, whale watching, harbor cruises, information about moving resources and to learn defense and tourism. Oxnard also has a strong island exploring, golfing and many other recre- about the allowances and responsibilities of a arts community with the excellent New West ational activities. military-sponsored move. Symphony and the Elite Theatre Company and Downtown Ventura has hundreds of shops Decide whether to make your move a do-it- thriving punk and hip-hop scenes. and restaurants including high-end retailers, yourself operation. The city is 27 square miles. Mean travel time boutiques and vintage shops, bookstores, cof- For a DIY move, consider distance, labor to work is 25.7 minutes. Median rent is $1,444, fee shops, galleries, museums, theaters and his- help and the costs of renting the moving van, and monthly owner costs of housing units with toric sites. San Buenaventura Mission, founded gas, lodging during the move and insurance. A a mortgage are $2,090. in 1782, is also downtown and offers a glimpse transportable storage unit can bridge a profes- into California’s frontier past. The Majestic Ven- sional and DIY move. When the unit is deliv- Ventura tura Theater is another historic landmark, built ered to your residence, you load and secure it www.cityofventura.ca.gov in 1928 and decades later converted into a venue for transport and then unload it at your new Ventura lies 60 miles northwest of coastal Los that frequently hosts concerts by national per- residence. Angeles along U.S. 101. Officially San Buenaven- formers. Ventura Harbor Village offers additional Whatever the method, be sure to obtain as tura, most people refer to the city as Ventura. The shopping, dining and seaside activities including many quotes as possible from professional mov- city provides a unique historic and small-town boating, kayaking and a harbor as a launching ers, as well as cost estimates for a DIY move. appeal just an hour’s drive from the massive point to explore Channel Islands National Park. Next, compare the costs for each type of move, sprawl of Los Angeles. The city’s 22 square miles Homes range from established neighborhoods factoring in the stress and physical exertion home to 110,790 residents, according to the 2017 to new housing developments. Median rent for involved. Ask any company you are interested ©ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/JUSTIN HORROCKS

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in for references and use them to inquire about • Tape a copy of your inventory list to boxes to FINDING AN APARTMENT reliability and customer service. identify what’s inside and where it should go. Find local apartments listed in chamber of Regardless of which method you choose, the commerce membership directories, local news- first step should be to inventory your personal BUYING VERSUS RENTING paper classifieds, online or through referrals from belongings. The list, with photographs of any The decision to buy or rent is the most impor- family or friends. Information on tenant rights, valuables, will be important for both insurance tant step in your relocation process. Purchas- laws and protections is available at www.hud.gov/ purposes and to help keep you organized dur- ing a home entails a long-term financial and states/california/renting/tenantrights. ing transit. emotional commitment with various pluses and Be prepared when you meet with the leasing Plan for one full day to pack each room — minuses. Advantages include the possibility of agent, property manager or owner. Bring a list of though the kitchen and garage may take longer. building equity and the freedom to design and what you are looking for in a rental; it is impor- Make a rough estimate of your packing schedule decorate your property or landscape. And don’t tant to be clear about your needs and to get all of and then add 50% more time. It always takes forget the tax benefits. Disadvantages include your questions answered. You will also need to longer than predicted to pack. Toss or donate upkeep, property taxes and fluctuating prop- provide information and verification about your unused items to lighten your load. Visit www. erty values. job, your income and your past rental history. goodwill.org, www.salvationarmyusa.org or Renting, on the other hand, makes moving Dress to make a good impression and treat the www.clothingdonations.org for locations near easier and someone else maintains the prop- meeting like a job interview — be polite and you or to arrange a pickup. erty. Amenities such as laundry rooms, exercise arrive on time. Pack for success: rooms, swimming pools and tennis courts vary Before you sign a lease, inspect the apart- • Consider what you are packing and control from one rental complex to another. The main ment with the landlord. Look for the following box weight. Books should go in small boxes disadvantage is a loss of control over the resi- problems: while bedding can easily fill a larger box. dence. Some complexes, for example, restrict or • Cracks, holes or damage in the floor, walls • Wrap fragile items with cardboard dividers, prohibit pets and personal touches such as paint- or ceiling. tissue paper or air bubble wrapping. ing. And the landlord or property managers can • Signs of leaking water, leaky fixtures or • Use bright colors when wrapping small items also raise the rent with proper notice. water damage. so they don’t get thrown out accidentally. To determine your best choice, account for all • Any signs of mold or pests. • Use crumpled paper or newspaper to line the of your needs, review your financial situation • Lack of hot water. top and bottom of boxes. and research your options thoroughly. • Inadequate heating or air conditioning.

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Use a written checklist with the landlord to receiving a loan. For any home loan application, Social Security numbers; residence addresses document the condition of the rental before the mortgage company will order a credit report, for the past two years with landlord contact you move in, and keep a copy of the completed so it would be good to get a free report in advance information if you rented; names and addresses checklist to use when you move out. to determine your credit status and make sure the of your employers for the past two years; your report contains no erroneous information. current gross monthly income; recent financial BUYING A HOME To order your free annual report from one institution statements with names, addresses, Buying a home is a complex process and, or all of the national consumer reporting com- account numbers and balances on all check- as the recent housing crisis demonstrated, panies visit www.annualcreditreport.com and ing, savings, CDs, money market, bonds and requires a thorough education on the part of complete and submit the request form online. mutual funds accounts; recent financial institu- the buyer. First, fully understand your finan- tion statements with names, addresses, account cial position — credit score, available savings, Home Loan Application numbers, balances and monthly payments on monthly income and expenditures. Subtract- To complete a home loan application you’ll all open loans (including student loans) and ing your expenditures from your income, for need: photo IDs (such as a driver’s license); credit cards; addresses and loan information instance, will yield the amount you can afford for housing. MOVING CHECKLIST Cost Analysis Be sure to account for all insurance costs Six weeks prior to move One week prior to move associated with owning a home, possible • Contact a real estate agent in the local area. Start by • Discontinue delivery services such as the homeowner association fees and property looking in the Military Buyer’s Guide of this publication. newspapers. taxes in your monthly expenditures. Over- • Obtain quotes from moving and self-service compa- • Clean and sort items in the garage and attic. all, loan rules changed in 2015, but accord- nies and gather DIY estimates. Decide on the type of • Clean out your safety deposit box and place all valu- ing to www.ginniemae.gov (Government move best for your circumstances. ables and documents together. If the items can’t be National Mortgage Association) and www. • Determine employer-covered expenses. replaced, carry them with you. homebuyinginstitute.com (the Home Buying Four weeks prior to move Two days prior to move Institute) loan programs continue to vary on the • Check the preregistration procedures to enroll chil- • Defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers. percentage of your income that can be used for dren in school. Get children’s transcripts, textbook • Arrange for cash or traveler’s checks for trip housing-related expenses. Lenders balance debt list and a copy of their current school’s grading expenses and payment to the mover upon delivery. against income to decide if an applicant will be system. Ask teachers to write descriptions of each • Reconcile and close checking account. Withdraw student’s achievement level, interests and any able to repay a loan. Most conventional loans savings. unusual courses taken. require borrowers to have no more than 43% • Conclude any financial matters relating to the lease • Request that copies of all family members’ medical and total monthly debt versus their total monthly or sale of your home. income, though there are exceptions, such as dental records and birth certificates be sent to your new home. Don’t forget your pets’ veterinary records. • Pack luggage. Set aside items you will need imme- for those with significant savings. The Federal diately upon arrival — a few dishes, pots and pans, • Notify the post office of your new address and obtain Housing Administration has a two-tier qualify- towels, soap, bedding, light bulbs, flashlights and a change-of-address kit. Send change-of-address ing system: FHA sets its top thresholds at 31% toilet paper. cards to friends, subscription services, creditors, front-end debt (housing expenses as a percent- alumni associations, the Department of Motor • Leave a forwarding address with new tenant or age of income) and 43% back-end debt (all debt Vehicles and insurance companies. neighbor. as a percentage of income) for a 31-43 qualify- • Begin packing seldom-used items and dispose of Moving day ing ratio. Like commercial lenders, Veterans unwanted items through charities — get receipts Affairs combines front-end and back-end debt • Confirm your delivery date with your mover and for tax purposes. provide directions to your new residence as well as for a 41% limit against income. • Contact the IRS for forms and regulations regarding primary and secondary contact numbers or email Next, research the different types of home tax-deductible moving expenses. addresses. loans to determine the right fit for your finan- • Transfer or arrange for insurance to cover your • Pay close attention to the mover’s paperwork. You cial situation and discuss your options with home, furnishings and automobile. will need to sign it upon completion of loading and a lending professional. Lenders are diverse then unloading at your new residence. today, and not all homebuyers obtain their Three weeks prior to move • Arrange to have appliances, utilities, newspapers, • Supervise the movers to make sure your instructions mortgage loans through their banks and credit are understood. Review any damage to your belong- unions. For example, you may choose to work laundry, phone and cable television disconnected. Check on deposits. Set up connections at your ings noted by the moving foreman or supervisor. with an internet lender, a mortgage broker, a new home. • Double-check your residence for forgotten items homebuilder or a real estate agency lender. To • Make travel arrangements. before leaving. determine which lender is best for you, get rec- ommendations from friends and family mem- Two weeks prior to move Move-in day bers and check credentials as well as Better • Handle bills, stocks, investments and banking • Clear and mark paths to all rooms to help the movers Business Bureau ratings. transfers. place the boxes. • Arrange to transport pets and plants. Some states • Supervise unloading. Credit Report prohibit certain plants, so research before you move. • Note any damage to your boxes or furniture. A preapproved loan before starting your search • Clean cupboards and plan remaining meals so you • Review paperwork carefully to make sure all your for a home can determine your spending limits can pack what you don’t need. belongings arrived. and signal any potential issues in the way of

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of all other real estate owned; estimated value of furniture and personal property; W2s for the WHAT YOU NEED FOR A HOME LOAN APPLICATION past two years and current paycheck stubs; copies • Photo IDs, such as a driver’s license. • Copies of all divorce decrees, child support docu- of all divorce decrees, child support documents • Social Security numbers. ments or any other court proceedings that affect or any other court proceedings that affect your financial status; verification of any child support • Residence addresses for the past two years with your financial status. payments; and evidence of any retirement or pen- landlord contact information if you rented. • Verification of any child support payments. sion benefits. VA or military forms include: DD • Names and addresses of your employers for the • Evidence of any retirement or pension benefits. 214 (veteran), Form 22 (National Guard), DD past two years. 1747, Off-base Housing Authority (active duty) • Your current gross monthly income. VA OR MILITARY and Certificate of Eligibility (active duty). • Recent financial institution statements with names, • DD 214 (veteran) For more information, visit www.consumer. addresses, account numbers and balances on all • Form 22 (National Guard) ftc.gov/topics/credit-and-loans. checking, savings, CDs, money market, bonds and • DD 1747, Off-base Housing Authority (active duty) Knowing your monthly budget and the amount mutual funds accounts. • Certificate of Eligibility (active duty) of your loan is invaluable during the next phase, • Recent financial institution statements with especially finding the answers to questions names, addresses, account numbers, balances SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS before the hunt for a home begins. and monthly payments on all open loans (including • Personal tax returns for the past three years Housing Hunting student loans) and credit cards. • Current income statement • .Addresses and loan information of all other real First, determine your home preferences. • Balance sheet Does a single-family house, condo, town house estate owned. or duplex best fit your needs and budget? Do • Estimated value of furniture and personal property. ALL BORROWERS you prefer a new home, an existing home or to • .W2s for the past two years and current paycheck • .Explanations of any irregularities on your credit build one? Though new homes generally cost stubs. report. more, existing homes may come with mainte- nance issues and renovation costs. How many bedrooms and bathrooms would you like? Do you want an attached garage? Will you live in the city, a suburb or the country? How close to work, school, shopping or public transporta- tion do you want to be? Answers to these ques- tions will greatly assist your search and the next stage — hiring a real estate agent. The ideal agent will help find your ideal home and guide you through the purchase process. First, interview potential candidates to ensure they understand your needs, know your home- buying and neighborhood preferences, and are readily accessible. Good luck and happy hunting!

State Programs California provides housing programs and incentives to help residents with home own- ership. For more information, visit www.hud. gov/states and select and select California from the list.

Ventura County Programs The Ventura County Community Develop- ment Corp. is a private, nonprofit community economic development group. VCCDC assists low- and moderate-income families with pur- TREMBLAY ©ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/TONY chasing affordable homes in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The nonprofit supplies the education and coaching necessary to provide its clients with a clear pathway for financial sta- bility and acquiring or refinancing long-term assets. For more information, visit http://vccdc. org or call 805-273-7800.

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Once primarily reliant on agricul- according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state Railroad connects to major West Coast destina- ture and natural resources, Ventura County income tax rate varies based on income level; tions and markets. has evolved to include a variety of industries, visit www.ftb.ca.gov for more information. The Port of Hueneme, the only deep-water businesses and public agencies. Apart from agri- port between the and Port, Rail and Transit Access culture, which is still an important industry in Los Angeles, facilitates the movement of prod- Ventura County is accessible to major mar- the area, the county’s economic base includes ucts such as fresh fruit and produce, automobiles kets, with a transportation infrastructure that is biotechnology, health care, education, advanced and heavy equipment, and is a major interna- constantly being improved to meet the needs of technologies, oil production, military testing and tional trade resource. the growing communities. Transportation in the development, and tourism. The county’s largest For those arriving by air, there is the Los Ange- county is easy because of the county’s location employer is Naval Base Ventura County. les International Airport and nearby Hollywood near major California highways and because of The county’s infrastructure aids in its economic Burbank Airport. The county’s general aviation the , a hub for rail and bus success. With easy access to Interstate 5 and airport, , does not provide com- service, including Amtrak’s intercity trains and multiple highways and state routes, the county is mercial flights but does host several car rental Metrolink commuter trains to the San Fernando well-connected to neighboring areas. The Port agencies and shuttle service to Los Angeles Inter- Valley and Los Angeles areas. of Hueneme, California’s only deep-water port national Airport. between Los Angeles and San Francisco, also Goods are moved by highway, rail and the plays a major role in the local economy. port. U.S. 101, one of the state’s major north- Natural Resources Ventura County is home to the Economic south freeways is a primary route for com- Ventura County has some of the world’s most Development Collaborative, which provides busi- mercial truck lines, contract carriers and productive farmland, and agriculture is a vital ness consulting, funding and strategic initiatives noncommercial vehicles. State Route 126 con- part of the economy. The mild climate and fer- that support the regional economy. Visit https:// nects with Interstate 5, providing access to the tile soils enable farmers to grow and harvest a edcollaborative.com for more information. state’s only continuous north-south interstate variety of high-value crops on a year-round basis. The median age in the county is 37.5 years route. California’s Route 1 channels travelers According to the Ventura County Agricultural old. Median household income is $81,972, along the state’s scenic coast. The Union Pacific Commissioner’s Crop and Livestock Report, the

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estimated gross value of the county’s agriculture The climate, though mostly mild and dry, var- Forest and includes the Chumash Wilderness in 2017 was more than $2 billion. Top crops were ies because of the topographical differences. in the northernmost portion, adjacent to Kern strawberries, lemons, celery, nursery stock, rasp- Annual precipitation is small, so conserving County, as well as the large Sespe Wilderness berries, avocados, cut flowers, tomatoes, peppers water and obtaining water from additional and portions of the Dick Smith Wilderness and and cabbage. sources outside Ventura County are vital con- Matilija Wilderness; both of these protected The county’s varied terrain also provides cerns. The Santa Clara River is the principal areas straddle the line with Santa Barbara residents and tourists near-limitless opportuni- waterway. , an artificial reservoir, County. All the wilderness areas are under juris- ties for year-round recreational activities such is the largest body of water. Most of the popu- diction of Los Padres National Forest. lation of Ventura County lives in the southern as hiking, biking, swimming, surfing, fishing, Naval Base Ventura County golfing and more. The county has easy access to part of the county, the major population cen- ters being the Oxnard Plain and the Simi and The Navy adds $2 billion in total economic vast open spaces, beaches and coastline, agricul- Conejo valleys. activity to the Ventura County region and about tural areas and mountains plus natural wonders The highest peaks in the county are Mount 18,776 direct and indirect jobs, according to the such as the Los Padres National Forest, Channel Pinos (8,831 feet) and Frazier Mountain (8,017 most recent economic survey, Naval Base Ven- Islands National Park, feet) in the San Emigdio Mountains, and Reyes tura County’s fiscal 2018 “Naval Base Ventura National Recreation Area and Point Mugu State Peak (7,525 feet). The uplands are well-timbered County Military Readiness, Economic Contri- Beach. The county includes the fertile Oxnard with coniferous forests and receive plentiful bution and Community Partnerships.” An addi- Plain, home to the cities of Oxnard, Camarillo, snow in winter. Mount Pinos is sacred to the tional plus: That activity generated $77 million Port Hueneme and much of Ventura; small coastal Chumash Indians. To them, it was “Iwihinmu,” in state and local tax revenues and $519,952 in mountains, such as the , and as the highest peak in the area with a spec- Federal Impact Aid. Simi Hills, Santa Monica Mountains and Piru tacular view in three directions, was considered Mountains; and the intermountain valleys of the the center of the universe. EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES Transverse Ranges. The Santa Clara River Val- North of state Route 126, the county is moun- National Resources ley is the most conspicuous valley; other valleys tainous and mostly uninhabited and contains At the national level, websites such as www. include the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Santa some of the most unspoiled, rugged and inac- monster.com, www.careerbuilder.com, www. Rosa Valley, Tierra Rejada Valley and Las Posas cessible wilderness remaining in Southern Cali- jobs.com and www.indeed.com have exten- Valley. fornia. Most of it is in the Los Padres National sive search capabilities as well as resume tips,

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forum support and professional networking options. The National Military Spouse Network, a networking, mentoring and professional development organization, has a wealth of career information at its website, www. nationalmilitaryspousenetwork.org. The group aims to help military spouses build a meaningful, sustained career path and offers a library of articles that touch on topics from entrepreneurship, resume tips, self-promotion and more as well as a membership-only dis- cussion forum. The organization also features companies that are military spouse-owned or military spouse-friendly on its Homefront Busi- ness Listings page. Local Resources California Labor and Workforce Development Agency 800 Capitol Mall, MIC-55 PHOTO BY VANCE VASQUEZ, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST Sacramento, CA 95814...... 916-653-9900 www.labor.ca.gov The California Labor and Workforce Develop- ment Agency is a cabinet-level agency that coordi- nates workforce programs. California’s one-stop career centers are in local communities to help you explore job options, search for job openings, get your resume and interviewing skills ready and find the right training classes, in addition to offer- ing many more services. Explore the Employment Development Department’s job-seekers website at www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training or visit America’s Job Center of California at www.edd. ca.gov/Office_Locator to find a center near you. State of California www.jobs.ca.gov PHOTO BY VANCE VASQUEZ, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST Employment opportunities with the state of California are posted online. Search by category, department or location and apply online. Ventura County 800 S. Victoria Ave. Ventura, CA 93009...... 805-654-5129 https://hr.ventura.org Jobs are posted online with salary ranges, job descriptions and benefits information. Camarillo 601 Carmen Drive Camarillo, CA 93010...... 805-383-5633 www.ci.camarillo.ca.us Select “Employment” from the city’s homep- age for information on job openings and employee benefits in Camarillo. Oxnard 300 W. Third St. Oxnard, CA 93030...... 805-385-7590 www.oxnard.org/city-department/

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Job opportunities for Oxnard are posted and prospective employee to evaluate each other Maintain a positive, professional and broad- online with salary ranges, job descriptions and before committing to permanent employment. based presence on social media such as Face- benefits information. Municipal and regional chambers of com- book and LinkedIn; almost all employers search merce include local employment agencies in social media sites to vet job candidates, and your Port Hueneme their member lists, along with contact infor- absence there will raise red flags. Also be aware 250 N. Ventura Road mation. See Page 22 for a list of chambers of that images and comments posted spur-of-the- Port Hueneme, CA 93041...... 805-986-6500 commerce in Ventura County. moment can be searched out forever and come www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/Jobs.aspx back to haunt you. Find job opportunities and apply online at the JOB-SEEKER TIPS Be prepared for an interview at any time. city’s jobs website. Always keep your resume up-to-date and When you submit your application, a supervi- have several versions that target specific indus- sor may want to talk immediately, or the phone Ventura tries and highlight your skills that fit their job may ring with a call from a hiring director. 501 Poli St., Room 210 descriptions. Compose — and rehearse — your one-minute Ventura, CA 93002...... 805-654-7853 Compile several reference lists with a good self-promotional speech on who you are, an www.cityofventura.ca.gov/197/Human-Resources variety of people and former business associ- achievement or two and your strengths. It’s Visit the city’s human resources website for ates. Be sure to first ask each if you can use not vanity to make a good first impression. If links to Ventura’s Employment Center and cur- them as references. a supervisor wants to know why she should rent job openings. Compose a comprehensive, catchy and suc- hire you, be ready. cinct cover letter of no more than a page (this Always follow up with thank-you letters and EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES is no place to ramble). It will introduce you and calls. Even today, a letter, as well as the quick- An employment agency can offer posts rang- your desire to work for the company. Have a response email, will separate you from a surpris- ing from high-level administration to ware- knowledgeable friend check it for errors; mis- ing number of the other applicants — to your house work. Many employers use agencies as spelled words and bad grammar hint at careless- advantage — and keep your name fresh in the their human resources department. Agencies ness and indifference. Know what the company interviewer’s mind. Judicious calls display your advertise, interview, test and manage payroll. A does, and highlight skills, work experience and continued interest. Writing out beforehand what temp-to-perm arrangement allows the employer education that apply to the position. you want to say helps. So does rehearsal.

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Be aware that due to the usually huge numbers ventura.navylifesw.com/about/jobs, which County Economic Development Collaborative’s of applicants, most companies are able to fol- shows current openings and a downloadable job office in Camarillo at 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., low up only with candidates in whom they are application form. Applications may be emailed, Suite A1. Call 805-384-1800 or visit https:// interested. Don’t take it personally if you are not mailed or faxed. For more information, visit the edcollaborative.com for more information. notified that you did not get the job. jobs website. Small Business Resources Exchange Jobs NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY www.usa.gov/business Search for jobs at Ventura’s Navy exchange CIVILIAN OPPORTUNITIES Learn the steps to start and grow a small busi- at www.mynavyexchange.com/nex/work-for-us. ness at USA.gov’s Small Business website. The Federal Jobs platform features hand-picked government web- Visit www.usajobs.gov to search for Depart- SELF-EMPLOYMENT sites helpful to small business owners. Learn ment of Defense jobs at Naval Base Ventura California Small Business about business taxes and incentives, financing a County. Development Center business, importing and exporting, federal gov- NAF Jobs The California Small Business Development ernment contracting, state business resources For information about non-appropriated fund Center offers small business owners and entrepre- and more. The website also provides information positions, including openings in the MWR neurs the tools and guidance needed to succeed on a wide range of programs and services to help Department, Child and Youth Programs and in today’s challenging economic climate. Visit veterans, women, minorities and the economi- Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, visit https:// http://californiasbdc.org. Or visit the Ventura cally disadvantaged start or grow a business. PHOTO BY THERESA MILLER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

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Health Care in Ventura County

There are many health care services Veterans needing assistance should contact the DENTAL CARE in Ventura County for military, civilians and county’s HSA Administration & Veteran Ser- The Dental Board of California (www.dbc. veterans, though implementation of the Afford- vices, 5740 Ralston St., Suite 304, in Ventura ca.gov) can confirm if a dentist you are consid- able Care Act has changed established insurance (805-477-5155). ering is licensed, and you can also seek referrals options. Visit www.healthcare.gov for informa- See the Advertiser Directory in this guide to from people you know who have had dental care tion on open enrollment for health care coverage connect with local hospitals and medical centers, in the area. under the national Affordable Care Act. Cali- health care centers and health care providers. Consider the following to find the best dentist fornia is among the states that implemented its for your needs. own health care plan, Medi-Cal, and today there COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CLINICS • Are the office hours convenient for your AND RESOURCES are approximately 13 million Medi-Cal benefi- schedule? A community health center or clinic is cus- • Is the dental office close to your home or ciaries in all 58 California counties enrolled in tomarily the place to go for those who have no office? one of the six main models of managed care health insurance or have limited income or abil- • How are dental emergencies handled? offered by a dozen carriers. Go to the Covered ity to pay medical fees. Such clinics accept most • Does the office appear to be clean and well California website, www.coveredca.com, for insurance and provide affordable, comprehen- organized? additional information. sive health care by well-trained, professional • Is the staff helpful and friendly? The state’s Medi-Cal helpline (800-541-5555) staff. They also serve those who are uninsured • What are the financial policies and how is can assist applicants trying to navigate their and underinsured, and most are open to making insurance handled? numerous health insurance choices. sliding scale payment arrangements based on A good relationship with your dentist is essen- The Ventura County Human Services Agency income and family size. tial to good oral health care. So take your time (866-904-9362) handles local Medi-Cal matters For a list of community health centers and their and choose one that you and your family feel at its Oxnard Intake & Eligibility Center, 1400 services in Ventura County, visit the Ventura comfortable with.In addition, the Santa Bar- Vanguard Drive. Children & Family Services County Health Care Agency website at www. bara-Ventura County Dental Society lists clin- are available at the same location, 805-240-2700. vchca.org/public-health/public-health-clinics. ics offering low-cost care at www.sbvcds.org.

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The California Department of Public Health’s Treat finding a doctor as seriously as looking Center), a tertiary care facility and 10 commu- Oral Health Program includes access to low- for a new job or a new home. Depending on the nity-based outpatient clinics. The GLA serves cost dental services, and so does the Medi- length of time you will be in the area, this rela- veterans residing throughout five counties: Los Cal Dental Program. Go to www.cdph.ca.gov/ tionship is a long-term commitment, and you Angeles, Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara and San Programs/CCDPHP/DCDIC/CDCB/Pages/ want to be comfortable with the person who will Luis Obispo. There are 1.4 million veterans in OralHealthProgram/DentalServices.aspx for see you while you are most vulnerable. the GLA service area. more information or to find the nearest clinic. GLA is affiliated with both UCLA School of FOR VETERANS Medicine and USC School of Medicine, as well as FINDING A LOCAL DOCTOR Veterans in Ventura County are served within more than 45 colleges, universities and vocational The best rule in finding a health care provider Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 – the schools in 17 medical, nursing, paramedical and is the sooner, the better. Before arriving at your Desert Pacific Healthcare Network. The near- administrative programs. new assignment, check the Medical Board of est big medical center, the VA West Los Ange- West Los Angeles Medical Center California’s online directory at www.mbc. les Medical Center (part of the Greater Los 11301 Wilshire Blvd. ca.gov. You can browse for a provider or license Angeles Healthcare System, www.losangeles. Los Angeles, CA 90073...... 310-478-3711 status by type, name or location. va.gov), is about 50 miles from Port Hueneme www.losangeles.va.gov/locations/directions.asp Referrals from friends or other medical person- by way of California Route 1. The Desert Pacific nel can add to your options. Building trust with Healthcare Network is composed of eight health VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center a health care provider takes time, so don’t wait care system and 65 community clinics serving 16111 Plummer St. until a family member is ill to find a doctor, nurse 1.5 million veterans in Arizona, New Mexico Los Angeles, CA 91343...... 818-891-7711 practitioner or other health care provider. and Southern California. The closest community www.losangeles.va.gov/locations/directions- Keep in mind the following tips and questions outpatient clinic to Naval Base Ventura County SACC.asp is the newly expanded community-based outpa- as you look for a health care provider. VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center tient clinic in Oxnard. Ask health insurance plans and medical 351 E. Temple St. offices for information on their doctors’ train- VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network Los Angeles, CA 90012...... 213-253-2677 ing and experience. 300 Oceangate, Suite 700 www.losangeles.va.gov/locations/directions- Use AMA Resources for Patients, the Ameri- Long Beach, CA 90802...... 562-826-5963 LAACC.asp can Medical Association’s free physicians’ www.desertpacific.va.gov information service at www.ama-assn.org. VA Oxnard Community-based Has the doctor completed several years of The Desert Pacific Healthcare Network is Outpatient Clinic training in a specialty and passed an exam? composed of eight health care systems, includ- 1690 Universe Circle Check out the American Board of Medical Spe- ing the Healthcare Sys- Oxnard, CA 93033...... 805-204-9135 cialties at www.abms.org, call 866-275-2267 or tem (GLA) which is the largest, most complex www.losangeles.va.gov/locations/ write to the ABMS, 353 N. Clark St., Suite 1400, healthcare system within the Department of Vet- directions-OX.asp Chicago, IL 60654. erans Affairs. The GLA consists of three ambu- California Department of Veterans Affairs Has anyone registered a complaint or taken latory care centers (West Los Angeles Medical 1227 O St. disciplinary action against the doctor? Call the Center, VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Cen- Sacramento, CA 95814...... 800-952-5656 Medical Board of California at 800-633-2322 ter and the VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices or 916-263-2382, or visit its website. Call the doctor’s office and ask for an appoint- ment. Most doctors will take time to meet poten- tial patients, but you should expect a nominal fee for the use of his or her time. When you meet a doctor and the staff for the first time, consider the following: When sched- uling the appointment, was the receptionist friendly, prompt and professional? Did he or she take time to answer your questions? Were you left on hold too long? When you arrived, were you greeted promptly? Was the reception area clean and comfortable? Was the staff friendly and willing to answer your questions? Did you have to wait long in the exam room before the doctor arrived? Was the exam room orderly and clean, with a chair for a family member to sit in? When the doctor arrived and introduced himself or herself, was it with a smile? Did you feel com- fortable revealing personal information? Did the doctor seem caring, compassionate and sympa- ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/ANDREW GENTRY thetic to your concerns? ©

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs special programs, benefits and services for Community Memorial Hospital improves the quality of life for California’s vet- California veterans and their families. Local 147 N. Brent St. erans, military and their families by increasing offices in seven locations — Ventura, Oxnard, Ventura, CA 93003...... 805-652-5011 awareness and access to appropriate federal, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Moorpark, Simi www.cmhshealth.org state and local resources. Veterans in Cali- Valley and Thousand Oaks — provide person- Los Robles Regional Medical Center fornia can receive health care from a variety alized assistance for learning about veteran 215 W. Janss Road of facilities including four hospitals, rehabili- benefits or help with filing claims for benefits. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360...... 805-497-2727 tation domiciliary, seven outpatient clinics, The State of California has numerous special East Campus 24 community-based outpatient clinics and programs and benefits for veterans, among 150 Via Merida 17 vet centers. Combat veterans who were them college fee waivers, state parks and Westlake Village, CA 91362...... 805-497-2727 discharged or released from active service on recreation passes, and help for vets in crisis. www.losrobleshospital.com or after Jan. 28, 2003, are eligible to enroll Contact the Ventura County Veteran Services for enhanced care in the VA health care sys- Office. Ojai Valley Community Hospital tem for five years from their date of discharge An on-base Regional Benefit Office also 1306 Maricopa Highway or release. The enrollment period begins on serves area veterans: Ojai, CA 93023...... 805-646-1401 the discharge or separation date of the ser- www.cmhshealth.org vice member from active-duty service, or in Naval Base Ventura County Service Office Santa Paula Hospital the case of multiple call-ups, the most recent Fleet & Family Support Center 825 N. 10th St. discharge date. Veterans, including activated 1000 23rd Ave., Building 1169 Santa Paula, CA 93061...... 805-933-8632 reservists and National Guard members, are Port Hueneme, CA 93043...... 800-827-1000 http://hospitals.vchca.org/santa-paula-hospital eligible if they served on active duty in combat after Nov. 11, 1998, and have been discharged HOSPITALS/MEDICAL CENTERS St. John’s Regional Medical Center under other than dishonorable conditions. Go Because emergencies don’t announce them- 1600 N. Rose Ave. to www.va.gov/healthbenefits/apply/returning_ selves, it’s prudent to know where to go when Oxnard, CA 93030...... 805-988-2500 servicemembers.asp. they happen. Saving minutes in a crisis can St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital mean saving a life. Knowing what services Ventura County Veteran Services 2309 Antonio Ave. are available, and where, can make all the Main Office Camarillo, CA 93010...... 805-389-5800 difference. In life-threatening situations, Human Services Agency call 911 immediately and follow dispatcher Ventura County Medical Center 5740 Ralston St., Suite 304 300 Hillmont Ventura, CA 93003...... 805-477-5155 instructions. Ventura, CA 93003...... 805-652-6000 www.ventura.org/human-services-agency/ Adventist Health Simi Valley http://hospitals.vchca.org/vcmc veteran-services 2975 N. Sycamore Drive The California Division of Veteran Services Simi Valley, CA 93065...... 805-955-6000 is responsible for administering a number of www.adventisthealth.org/simi-valley PUBLIC HEALTH CARE California Department of Public Health P.O. Box 997377, MS 0500 Sacramento, CA 95899-7377...... 916-558-1784 www.cdph.ca.gov

The California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Californians. To that goal, the organization offers almost 100 services provided statewide by public health professionals to be sure that children have their immunizations, chronic illnesses are managed, the homeless have health care and birth certificates are correct, to name

PHOTO BY THERESA MILLER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST AFFAIRS PUBLIC MILLER, BY THERESA PHOTO just a few. The department’s main office is in Sacra- mento with local health units in 61 local areas blanketing the state. Its website has informa- tion on health topics, services available and a listing of local health units by locale and by program. Local health units offer numerous services, including communicable disease investigations and interventions, STD counseling and testing, medical marijuana registration, bed bug infor- mation and more.

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Picking up from one place and moving resources. This key Red Cross service includes back and thrive wherever the services send to another is always a hassle, especially when responding to emergency needs for food, cloth- them — with a particular focus on junior-enlisted kids and pets are involved. Knowing whom to ing, and shelter, referrals to counseling services men and women, the individuals on the front call or where to find information can help make (e.g., financial, legal, mental health), respite care lines of defending our nation. Programs are the transition easier. for caregivers, and other resources that meet the offered at low cost and require no dues or mem- unique needs of local military members, veter- bership fees. American Red Cross ans and their families. Signature programs include: Angels of the www.redcross.org The American Red Cross Emergency Com- Battlefield Awards Gala, Art and Essay Con- The Red Cross helps members of the mili- munications Center is available to help 24/7. test, Military Family Month, Operation Hero, tary, veterans and their families prepare for, Call 877-272-7337 or submit an online request Operation Holiday Joy, Operation Kid Comfort, cope with, and respond to, the challenges of at https://saf.redcross.org/css. Operation Outdoors, Operation Ride Home, Par- military service. ent and Me, Teddy’s Child Watch and YMCA/ The American Red Cross offers confidential Armed Services YMCA DOD Military Outreach Initiative. services to all members of the military, veter- www.asymca.org Find ASYMCA locations by visiting www. ans, and their families by connecting them with The ASYMCA is made up of 13 branches and asymca.org/locations. local, state and national resources through the about 20 affiliate locations at local Ys and on network of chapters in communities across the some DOD facilities across the U.S. California Department of Social Services United States and offices on military installa- It makes military life easier by providing pro- 744 P St. tions worldwide. grams and services to the young men and women Sacramento, CA 95814...... 800-952-5253 Local Red Cross offices develop and main- of all five armed services: Army, Marine Corps, www.cdss.ca.gov tain relationships with key community partners. Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The mission of the California Department Military families rely on the Red Cross to help ASYMCA programs, services and events are of Social Services is to serve, aid, and pro- them identify their needs and connect them to designed to help the family come together, stay tect needy and vulnerable children and adults the most appropriate Red Cross and community together and have the ability to adjust, bounce in ways that strengthen and preserve families,

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encourage personal responsibility and foster parenthood, retirement and more. Browse by Ventura County Child Protective Services independence. The department’s programs topic or search for that strangely specific ques- 800 S. Victoria Ave. include adult protective services, services for tion you want to know the answers to. No mat- Ventura, CA 93009...... 888-472-4463 adoption and foster care, food and nutrition ser- ter where military life takes you, with Military www.ventura.org/human-services-agency/ vices, an abuse hotline and more. OneSource you’ll always be in the loop. child-protective-services Child Protective Services provides safety and Child Care Aware Operation Homefront protection for children who are experiencing or www.childcareaware.org www.operationhomefront.org are at risk of physical abuse; sexual molestation; Improving access to affordable, quality child Operation Homefront assists military fami- neglect; severe malnutrition; acute untreated care is one of Child Care Aware of America’s top lies during difficult financial times by pro- medical conditions; unsafe or inadequate hous- goals. Search the site’s “State by State Resources viding food assistance, auto and home repair, ing; no food or clothing; being left alone or with- for Families” to connect with national organiza- vision care, travel and transportation, moving out supervision; not having a parent or guardian; tions and associations that provide information assistance, essential home items, and rent-free or emotional abuse. If you witness or suspect for families regarding child development, par- transitional housing for wounded veterans and abuse, call the 24-hour hotline at 805-654-3200. enting, and child care concerns and questions. their families. The site has information on the different Helping military families gain long-term United Service Organization types of child care and how to choose the right stability is a specific concern for Operation www.uso.org child care for your family. Financial resources Homefront. Homes on the Homefront awards Since 1941, the USO has kept our military men include a child care budgeting calculator and mortgage-free homes, impacting veteran fami- and women connected to their families, home information on federal and state fee assistance. lies for generations to come. The caregivers for and country no matter where they are or under There’s also a special section for military and wounded warriors also need help and that is why what conditions they serve. Programs for mili- DOD families with links to military child care Hearts of Valor was formed. tary families include Couples Seminars: Stron- fee assistance. To speak with a specialist about Operation Homefront’s annual gala rec- ger Families, Comfort Crew for Military Kids, military and DOD child care programs, call ognizes extraordinary military kids. The Operation That’s My Dress, United Through 800-424-2246, option 6. organization also hosts multiple Homefront Reading, Baby Showers: USO and What to Military OneSource Celebrations, Star-Spangled Baby Showers, Expect Present Special Delivery and The Ses- www.militaryonesource.mil Back-to-School Brigades and Holiday Meals ame Street/USO Experience. Military OneSource is your central hub and for Military events each year to show apprecia- The USO also provides transition services to go-to-place for the military community. Get tion to military spouses. support Americans’ return to civilian life after to know your benefits and prepare for the big Visit Operation Homefront online for more completing their military service. For more stuff — deployments, reintegration, moves, information. information, go to www.uso.org/programs/ uso-pathfinder. Visit the USO’s website to find a location near you.

PETS Moves are stressful for everyone — including the family pet. Pets can sense stress and a change in routine can be difficult for them. If possible, keep your pets in a quiet, secure area while mov- ers pack up or unload your belongings. Movers will have your door open while they move boxes and furniture, and a pet may slip out the door undetected. Make sure you keep a collar with an ID tag on your pet at all times. Ensure the tag has your current phone number on it. It is also a good idea to microchip your pets. Remember to keep the microchip’s contact information up-to- date. If your pet escapes during any part of your move, you want the animal shelter that scans the chip to be able to contact you. In California your pet faces many new out- side dangers, such as the coyote and mountain lion. Many people assume that coyotes don’t live

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typically hunted deer, but as more people are moving into mountain lion territory, mountain lions have started hunting other animals. The best way to protect your pet is to only let them outside at night when you are with them and to keep their food and water inside. Animal Services California Department of Fish and Wildlife South Coast Region Office...... 858-467-4201 www.wildlife.ca.gov/Regions/5 The California Department of Fish and Wild- life manages the state’s diverse fish, wildlife and plant resources as well as the habitats upon which they depend. The website offers tips about living with many of the wildlife species across the state and information about hunting and fish- ing licenses. Ventura County Animal Services Camarillo Adoption Center 600 Aviation Drive Camarillo, CA 93010...... 805-388-4341 www.vcas.us City of Oxnard - Animal Safety 214 S. C St. Oxnard, CA 93030...... 805-385-7640 www.oxnard.org/city-department/animal-safety

Oxnard Animal Safety Unit’s mission is to U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY CHIEF MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST LOWELL WHITMAN promote and protect the health, safety and wel- fare of pets and people in Oxnard through edu- cation and animal law enforcement, including vaccination for rabies because of the risk it poses to animals and humans. Vaccinating and licens- ing pets will ensure control of rabies. Veterinary Services Veterinary services in Ventura County are plentiful. See the Advertiser Directory in this guide to connect with local providers, or you can check out the Santa Barbara Ventura Vet- erinary Medical Association at www.sbvvma. org. Another source for connecting with a vet- erinarian is the California Veterinary Medical Association website http://cvma.net. Pets for Patriots https://petsforpatriots.org Pets for Patriots’ vision is to end animal home- lessness in the United States while giving our military veterans and their families the greatest “thank you” of all: the extraordinary love of a companion pet. It makes this happen through its nationwide shelter and veterinary networks, military and veteran organizations, and a public that values the lives of both the vulnerable and heroic among us. To learn more about adopting a pet, visit https://petsforpatriots.org/adopt-a-pet/

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Education & Academics in Ventura County

For those moving to a new location, it’s With common standards across states, this dis- exempt from public school attendance is a important to know what educational options ruption will be reduced — of particular inter- decision made by local school districts and law are available. This chapter outlines the public est to military families. At present, national enforcement authorities. schools system in Ventura County, along with Common Core State Standards exist only for However, many public schools offer indepen- information about local libraries and higher edu- English language arts and mathematics, with dent study or home-based study as an option. cation. There are private schools, charter schools science and social studies in development, California has a growing number of charter and home schooling available to children in Ven- though California has state standards across schools that offer different types of schooling tura County as well. the full curriculum. For more information, visit in nontraditional settings. For assistance in Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years www.corestandards.org. determining the best public school option,go to old on or before Sept. 1 of the school year. Stu- www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/hh. You can also call the dents must submit an up-to-date immunization CHARTER SCHOOLS Educational Options Office at 916-323-2568. record. Charter schools are public schools of choice California Homeschool Network In 2010, California, along with most other that are tuition-free, serve all students and 2166 W. , Suite 266 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Ameri- have open enrollment. For more information Anaheim, CA 92804...... 800-327-5339 can Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, the or a listing of charter schools in California, www.californiahomeschool.net U.S. Virgin Islands and the Department of visit the California Department of Education, The California Homeschool Network (CHN) Defense Education Activity adopted Common Charter School Division’s website at www.cde. is a statewide grassroots organization dedicated Core State Standards that provide a consistent ca.gov/sp/cs. to protecting the fundamental right of parents to set of educational expectations for students, educate their children. CHN’s website provides regardless of ZIP code. When a family moves, HOME SCHOOLING information about the organization, current state a student’s education is often disrupted because California statutes do not explicitly authorize and federal legislation affecting home-schooling the student may be forced to repeat material home schooling. Whether a home-schooled families and how to get started educating your or learn at a different level at the new school. child is attending a private school and therefore children at home.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS depend, in part, on how happy your children high schools. Pupil registration forms are avail- To search for local private schools in Cali- are in their new school. able on the district’s website under the “Family fornia, visit the National Center for Education Resources” tab. Statistics website and use the private school PUBLIC SCHOOLS Oxnard School District search tool at www.nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/ Ventura County Public Schools 1051 S. A St. privateschoolsearch. Users may search by 5189 Verdugo Way Oxnard, CA 93030...... 805-385-1501 location, religious affiliation, school type Camarillo, CA 93012...... 805-383-1900 and more. www.vcoe.org www.oxnardsd.org Ventura County Public Schools has 20 school This district serves preschool through eighth- Choosing a School districts serving 12 cities and communities grade students in Oxnard. It has 18 elementary Choosing the right school is very important, with more than 200 schools with a total stu- schools and three intermediate schools. The so be sure to research each one before deciding. dent enrollment of more than 140,000 pupils. Enrollment Center will provide one-stop service Contact the school by phone or by visiting its Visit the online countywide school directory to families seeking resources and information website, which is a valuable source for school (http://schooldirectory.vcoe.org) for detailed when enrolling their children in the district. Call district statistics and curriculum. Talk to people information. the center at 805-385-1515. in the area, especially friends and colleagues who already live there. Hueneme Elementary School District Oxnard Union High School District If the school shows promise, schedule a visit 205 N. Ventura Road 309 S. K St. and bring a list of written questions about student- Port Hueneme, CA 93041...... 805-488-3588 Oxnard, CA 93030...... 805-385-2500 teacher ratios, computer availability, extracurric- www.huensd.k12.ca.us www.oxnardunion.org ular activities, sports programs, music programs, This district serves families in Port Hueneme The Oxnard Union High School District serves gifted programs and grading standards. and Oxnard, including the unincorporated Silver the cities of Oxnard, Camarillo and Port Huen- Discuss the potential school with your child: Strand and Channel Islands Harbor neighbor- eme. There are 10 schools in the district. Find what they like and what they didn’t like. Your hoods. Hueneme Elementary School District registration information on the school websites family’s ability to readily adapt to a move educates kindergarten through eighth-grade stu- via the district website under the “Students & and to find happiness in your new home may dents in nine elementary schools and two junior Parents” tab. U.S. MARINE CORPS PHOTO BY STAFF ALICIA SGT. R. LEADERS

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Rio School District California State University Channel Islands 2500 E. Vineyard Ave., Suite 100 1 University Drive 4667 Telegraph Road Oxnard, CA 93036...... 805-485-3111 Camarillo, CA 93012...... 805-437-8400 Ventura, CA 93003...... 805-289-6000 www.rioschools.org www.csuci.edu www.venturacollege.edu serves the unincor- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Ventura County Community College District porated community of El Rio, the River- Building 17, C Avenue 255 W. Stanley Ave., Suite 150 Park development and portions of the city of Point Mugu, CA 93042...... 805-271-9691 Ventura, CA 93001...... 805-652-5500 Oxnard. The district includes five elementary http://worldwide.erau.edu/locations/ventura www.vcccd.edu schools, two K-8 school academies and two middle schools. Laurus College Oxnard 2351 Lockwood St. LIBRARIES Ventura Unified School District Oxnard, CA 93036...... 805-267-1691 Public libraries in Ventura County offer learn- 255 W. Stanley Ave. www.lauruscollege.edu ing, recreation, distance education, internet con- Ventura, CA 93001...... 805-641-5000 nections and other resources for users — all for Moorpark College www.venturausd.org free. In addition, school libraries that support the 7075 Campus Road Click on the “Schools” tab of the district’s curriculum and offer internet access and other Moorpark, CA 93021...... 805-378-1400 website to connect with its 19 elementary, resources are in most public and private schools, www.moorparkcollege.edu seven middle and five high schools. Registra- and academic and special libraries are found in tion forms may be picked up at any school or colleges and universities. at the district office. 4000 S. Rose Ave. The California State Library, www.library. Oxnard, CA 93033...... 805-986-5800 ca.gov, supports libraries in the state with resources, interlibrary loan and other assistance. UNIVERSITIES/HIGHER EDUCATION www.oxnardcollege.edu For a full list of libraries in California, visit the Ventura County offers plenty of oppor- Santa Barbara Business College Ventura California State Library website at www.library. tunities for continuing education both on 4839 Market St. ca.gov/lds/librarydirectory.html. The following and off base. Use the following contact infor- Ventura, CA 93003...... 805-535-2251 public library branches are located near Naval mation to start your search for the school that www.sbbcollege.edu/locations/ventura Base Ventura County. is right for you. The Colleges of Law Ventura County Library California Lutheran University 4475 Market St. www.vencolibrary.org 60 W. Olsen Road Ventura, CA 93003...... 805-765-9300 Visit the library’s website for a listing of all Thousand Oaks, CA 91360...... 805-493-3135 www.collegesoflaw.edu/About_the_Colleges/ libraries in the county. Additionally, the Ven- www.callutheran.edu Campuses/Ventura tura County eLibrary is always open at: www. vencolibrary.org.

PARENT LINKS

Find resources to help your student achieve academic success at these websites: California Department of Education: www.cde.ca.gov California PTA: http://capta.org Reading is Fundamental: www.rif.org

RESOURCES FOR MILITARY STUDENTS Military Child Education Coalition: Ensures quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation and transition. Visit www.militarychild.org for informa- U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHAEL ARD BY MICHAEL PHOTO NAVY U.S. tion on programs and resources. Tutor.com: Live tutors are online 24/7. Eligible active-duty military families in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy can take advantage of this military family program to get help with more than 40 subjects. Visit http://military.tutor.com.

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A bundle of entertaining activ- Ventura’s signature events, the self-guided tour ChopperFest ities — music, sports, theater, museums, parks of beauty draws thousands of people every year. www.chopperfestival.com and shopping — is waiting to be unwrapped in This annual motorcycle art and culture BananaFestival Ventura County and beyond. Drop into a wave show revs up each December at the Ventura http://bananaportfest.com at one of the county’s beautiful public beaches, County Fairgrounds. Wonder at the custom This free festival in September encourages for instance, or shop until you drop at Ventura designs and paint jobs; wander vendor booths attendees to “go bananas” while supporting Harbor Village. Don’t miss the annual county and a swap meet; and enjoy food, live music the namesake port in Port Hueneme. During fair or the traditional holiday “Nutcracker” and other entertainment. The festival has a performance by the Ventura County Ballet the one-day event there is live music, a kids zone, port tours, a banana cream pie-eating modest admission fee, with discounts for mem- Company. And be sure to check out the Ronald bers of the military and youth. Visit the website Reagan Presidential Library. contest, food vendors selling banana smoothies and splits, and a local marketplace where you for schedules and more details. ANNUAL EVENTS can purchase banana soap, handcrafted items Harvest Moon Spooktacular and more. Residents of Ventura County will enjoy a vari- http://downtownventura.org ety of annual events, festivals and community California Strawberry Festival This free event, hosted by Downtown Ventura gatherings. http://strawberry-fest.org Partners and Open Classroom, will scare up a ArtWalk Ventura Local strawberry growers show off the fruits good time in late October. Enjoy carnival games, www.artwalkventura.org of their labor at this annual event usually held jumpers, junior haunted house, scavenger hunt, Galleries, businesses and sidewalks come to in May in Oxnard. Taste and purchase locally pie-eating contest, food and beverages, crafts, life with art exhibits that highlight Ventura’s grown strawberries while enjoying a carni- face painting, raffle and a silent auction. Cos- unique visual and performing arts community val, live music, strawberry-eating contests and tumed youth can trick-or-treat for free candy at during the first weekend in October. One of games for the whole family. about 50 locations downtown.

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Ventura County Ballet Company 505 Poli St., Suite 402 Ventura CA 93001...... 805-648-2080 www.venturacountyballet.com Since 1998, Ventura County Ballet Company has been bringing world-class, professional dance programs to the community. The non- profit organization also provides top-quality instruction to hundreds of young dancers whose training is a springboard to prestigious univer- sities and prominent dance companies. Perfor- mances are held throughout the year, with the annual “Nutcracker” ballet during the winter holidays.

MUSEUMS Learn about the region’s history and cultural contributions by visiting any one of the many COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY local museums.

Agriculture Museum 926 Railroad Ave. Santa Paula, CA 93060...... 805-525-3100 Oxnard Steampunk Fest ARTS www.venturamuseum.org/ visit-agriculture-museum http://oxnardsteampunkfest.com Ventura County residents enjoy a wealth of Opened in 2011, the Ventura County Agricul- A fascination with wonders and curiosi- artistic endeavors, from theaters to music to ture Museum features permanent and changing ties comes to Heritage Square in Oxnard. The dance and more. Oxnard Steampunk Fest has expanded to two exhibitions, programs and events celebrating days in October. Join the gathering of goggle- Rubicon Theatre Company the long and innovative agricultural history of adorned top hats, corsets, Victorian clothing 1006 E. Main St. the region. embellished in clocks and gears, leather and Ventura, CA 93001...... 805-667-2900 www.rubicontheatre.org Carnegie Art Museum lace or just come to learn more about this fabu- 424 S. C St. lous sub-culture. Don’t forget to see Steampunk The county’s premier stage company and the largest arts organization in Ventura, Rubi- Oxnard, CA 93030...... 805-385-8158 101, and learn about all things steampunk has www.carnegieam.org to offer. A costume and/or gadgetry contest will con Theatre Company presents a variety of programs throughout the year. This profes- The mission of the Carnegie Art Museum is take place on the main stage both days with a to share the Southern California art experience cash prize. sional, not-for-profit company has entertained the region’s residents for more than 15 seasons with the mission of being a quality-driven, fine Ventura County Fair and presented more than 100 productions of arts museum and a major center for arts educa- www.venturacountyfair.org classic and contemporary dramas, comedies tion for Ventura County. Excellent exhibits are This event held in August has been delight- and musicals. Visit the company’s website for at the core of the museum’s purpose, with the ing residents every year since 1875, with the a season calendar, ticket subscriptions, acting art as a starting point for the examination and exception of a few years during World War II. classes and more. research of art and California history. Peruse farm animal exhibits, get your thrills New West Symphony Museum of Ventura County on the carnival midway, eat yummy food, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite D 100 E. Main St. enter a cooking contest or enjoy live music Thousand Oaks, CA 91362...... 805-497-5800 Ventura, CA 93001...... 805-653-0323 and other entertainment — there’s something www.newwestsymphony.org www.venturamuseum.org for everyone. Founded in 1995, the New West Symphony This museum, which opened in its first form Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights is a professional orchestra that draws its play- in 1913, celebrates, preserves and interprets the www.venturaharborvillage.com ers from the rich talent pool of professional Los art, history and culture of Ventura County, the This annual tradition held in December cel- Angeles-area musicians. As the resident com- California Channel Islands and the surround- ebrated its 40th year in 2016. Enjoy watching as pany of the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, the ing region through its collections, exhibitions, a parade of boats reflects bright holiday lights Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and Barnum events, educational programs, publications in the Ventura harbor. Indulge in a little seaside Hall in Santa Monica, it presents six concerts and research library, and serves as a gathering dining as the fleet goes by, and pick up some annually, performing major works from the sym- place for the community. With more than 30,000 last-minute holiday gifts in the shops of Ventura phonic repertoire with internationally acclaimed objects and works of art, the museum features Harbor Village. Kids will also enjoy carnival artists as guest soloists. It also provides outreach priceless artifacts relating to Ventura County’s rides and free visits with Santa. Fireworks put and educational opportunities through its annual early inhabitants and to participation in local, an added sparkle in the sky. Symphonic Adventures concert programs. national and global events such as the Spanish

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American War, World War II and more, to the Set in the Santa Monica Mountains, Point fitness with lap-swim sessions. Visit the website present day. Mugu State Park features 5 miles of shoreline, for schedules, admission prices and more. sandy beaches, rugged hills, rocky bluffs and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library two major river canyons. Enjoy more than 70 SHOPPING and Museum miles of hiking trails or rumble over the park’s From malls and major department stores to 40 Presidential Drive sand dunes. Catch a wave of fun while swim- unique boutiques and souvenir shops, there’s Simi Valley, CA 93065...... 805-522-2977 ming, body surfing and surf fishing. The park something for every budget. www.reaganfoundation.org is locked from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. No entry after The Ronald Reagan Library is the repository 10 p.m. Visit the website for information about The Collection at RiverPark of presidential records for Reagan’s adminis- camping and site reservations. 2751 Park View Court, Suite 261 tration. Holdings include 50 million pages of Oxnard, CA 93036...... 805-278-9500 presidential documents, over 1.6 million pho- Santa Monica Mountains http://thecollectionrp.com tographs, a half-million feet of motion picture National Recreation Area Shop an eclectic mix of major retailers, bou- film and thousands of audiotapes and video- 26876 tiques, fashion-forward brands and outfitters, tapes from Reagan’s tenures as U.S. president Calabasas, CA 91302...... 805-370-2300 including well-known big-box stores, retail and . This permanent and www.nps.gov/samo shops and a 16-screen movie theater. From the famous beaches of Malibu to the changing contemporary collection also features The Oaks 500 miles of hiking, running and horseback a replica of his Oval Office, fashions from first 350 W. Hillcrest Drive riding, the Santa Monica Mountains rec area lady and a piece of the Berlin Thousand Oaks, CA 91360...... 805-495-2032 offers something for almost every outdoor taste. Wall. Visit the museum’s website for hours, www.shoptheoaksmall.com Escape the urban jungle for free and experience admission and more information. Boasting over 170 stores and restaurants, the trails and parklands year-round 24/7, though The Oaks provides one of the best one-stop- Skatelab Indoor Skatepark & Museum parking lots are open only from 8 a.m. to sun- shopping and dining experiences in the entire 4226 Valley Fair St. set. The park, which has been the setting for Conejo Valley. Simi Valley, CA 93063...... 805-578-0040 many a Hollywood movie, also boasts excel- www.skatelab.com lent wildflower viewing and abundant camping Pacific View Mall The Skatelab Museum of California, estab- opportunities. For more information, including 3301-1 E. Main St. lished in 1997, is home to the Skateboarding Hall permits related to filming and camping, visit the Ventura, CA 93003...... 805-642-5530 of Fame and welcomes more than 50,000 visitors park website. www.shoppacificview.com each year to its free exhibits. Skatelab has a col- Anchor stores round out a bounty of shop- Ventura Aquatic Center lection of more than 5,000 vintage skateboards ping choices, including specialty clothing stores, 901 S. Kimball Road as well as skateboarding memorabilia. health/beauty stores and more. Free Wi-Fi is Ventura, CA 93003...... 805-654-7511 available in the mall’s food court. Stagecoach Inn Historical Landmark www.cityofventura.net/aquatics 51 S. Ventu Park Road This outdoor state-of-the-art aquatic facility Ventura Harbor Village Newbury Park, CA 91320...... 805-498-9441 features a 50-meter competition pool, 25-meter 1583 Spinnaker Drive www.stagecoachmuseum.org recreation pool, activity pool and two water Ventura, CA 93001...... 805-477-0470 Originally a hotel and resting spot for travelers slides. Sign up for swim classes or improve your www.venturaharborvillage.com between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, this official California landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the inn is owned by the Conejo Recreation and Park Department and operated as a historic museum with a replica of an early school, a carriage house and blacksmith shop and a group of vil- lage houses. The site is allegedly haunted and is considered one of California’s most famous places for paranormal activity.

PARKS Whether you want to dip a toe in the ocean or saddle up for a trail ride, outdoor opportunities abound in Ventura County. Check your commu- nity’s parks and recreation listings to see more of what your local area has to offer.

Point Mugu State Park 9000 W. Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90265...... 310-457-8143

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Ventura County Fusion 701 E. Santa Clara St., Suite 42 Ventura, CA 93001...... 805-830-8027 www.vcfusion.com Founded in 2006, the is the first professional soccer franchise from the area. The team plays in the Men’s United Soccer Premier Development League and faces off against teams from California, Utah, Wash- ington, Texas, Florida and Illinois. In addition to matches, the Fusion promotes youth teams COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY through soccer schools and workshops. For information about schedules, ticket prices and youth programs, visit the team website.

GO, TEAM, GO!

You may carry your sports team loyalties with you wherever you go, but you can root, root, root for these local favorites too. Check out the official team websites for schedules, venue information, ticket prices and more. Professional • (NHL): www.nhl.com/ducks Major rivals: ,

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY • of Anaheim (MLB): http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com Major rivals: Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers • Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB): http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com This vibrant, seaside attraction boasts 35 bou- Harbor Cove and Promenade Park beaches. Visit Major rival: tiques, art galleries and waterfront restaurants, the Ventura County website for a complete list of • Los Angeles Kings (NHL): www.nhl.com/kings plus entertainment venues, events, harbor boat public beaches and amenities. Major rivals: Anaheim Ducks, tours and more. Take a relaxing walk along the Golf Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks seaside in between the shops, which cater to the This region features some of the best golf relaxed California lifestyle. • (NBA): courses in Southern California. A variety of www.nba.com/lakers public and country club courses are available Major rivals: Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs SPORTS AND RECREATION in Ventura County, including the 18-hole Rus- Whether you’re looking to take in a game, tee tic Canyon Golf Course, Saticoy Regional Golf • (NFL): www.therams.com off in peaceful quiet or cool down with a trip Course, Soule Park Golf Course, Buenaven- Major rivals: , down a waterslide, Ventura County offer numer- tura Golf Course, Sterling Hills Golf Club or Seattle Seahawks ous recreational opportunities. River Ridge Golf Club. For more informa- College tion about courses in the county, go to https:// Beaches and Surfing • UCLA Bruins (University of California, visitventuraca.com/things-to-do/golf. www.visitventuraca.com/things-to-do/ Los Angeles): www.uclabruins.com beaches-and-surfing Ventura County Adult Sports Leagues Major rivals: USC Trojans, Whether you want to surf, paddleboard, kayak, P.O. Box 99-Room 226 California Golden Bears kitesurf, Jet Ski, catch a professional surfing tour- Ventura, CA 93002...... 805-658-4738 • USC Trojans (University of Southern nament or take a surf lesson from a professional www.cityofventura.net/adultsports California): www.usctrojans.com surfer, Ventura has it all. The county’s beaches The fun doesn’t have to stop when you grow Major rivals: UCLA Bruins, Stanford Cardinal, . are consistently graded the cleanest beaches of up; just sign up for adult sports leagues through Southern California, thanks to an army of local this county department. Build a team or look for a Notre Dame Fighting Irish volunteers and community clean-up days. Abun- team to join in basketball, dodgeball, flag fooball, Local league dant parking can be found near most beaches. kickball, soccer, softball, volleyball and more. • West Coast Derby Knockouts: You don’t have to leave your best friend at home; Visit the website to download roster applications http://westcoastderbyknockouts.com dogs are welcome at Surfer’s Point, Marina Park, and for more information on seasons and games.

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APARTMENTS

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COASTAL EMBROIDERY - TROPHIES ETC. Custom Apparel: Embroidery, Screen Print, Vinyl Patches, Guideons, Flags • Brake Service & Repair Specialists COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR Engraved Awards, Trophies, Plaques • Computerized Wheel Alignment (2 & 4 Wheel Drives) FOREIGN & DOMESTIC Personalized Gifts, Printed Signs, and More! • Complete Car Care & Scheduled Maintenance WWW.COASTALEMB.NET WWW.TROPHIESETC.COM • Tune-Ups • Air Conditioning Service We Guarantee All Our Work 2263 Pickwick Drive CAMARILLO ...... 805-383-5593 • Batteries • Electrical Se Habla Español Open 486-9025 Mon-Fri or 487-1916 7:30am-5:30pm 1311 Commercial Ave • Oxnard VENTURA GDE 01-M181982 OXNARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2 BICYCLE - CLOTHING © 2020 MyBaseGuidePU W/O CHG AW 12/9/19

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BICYCLE SHOPS

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Q CLUB SPORTS LOUNGE 2362 N Oxnard Blvd OXNARD...... 805-278-1231 See Our Ad - This Classification VENTURA GDE SHOOTERS PARADISE OF OXNARD 01-M181983 1910 Sunkist Cir OXNARD...... OXNARD 805-486-1177CHILDREN’S DENTAL See Our Ad - This Classification PU W/O CHG AW 12/6/19

VENTURA GDE 01-M181991 VENTURA GDE SHOOTERS PARADISE OF OXNARD INC 01-M181987 PU W/O CHG Q CLUB SPORTS LOUNGE DHD 10/21/19 PU W/O CHG MC 11/10/20 * Full Bar 21 and Over * Full Kitchen Open All Day * Hours: 9am-2am Everyday * www.qcluboxnard.com We Show All UFC Fights & PPV Boxing 805-278-1231 2362 North Oxnard Blvd. • Oxnard, CA Military Discounts Everyday Save more on Military Appreciation Day every Thursday! Family Friendly 1910 Sunkist Circle • Oxnard, CA 93033 t (805) 486-1177 • f (805) 486-5818 www.shootersparadiseofoxnard.com

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You serve us, now let us serve you. Top-ranking health care close to your base.

St. John’s Regional Medical Center is just up the road in Oxnard. Around the corner is St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo.

Our physicians and care givers come from the most prestigious medical schools and training programs providing safe, quality, excellent health care.

Hospital Services and Facilities Building for the Future · Acute Rehabilitation Center St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) continually · Back and Spine Program makes improvements to enhance our health care abilities. · Cancer Center of Ventura County Current projects include: · Cardiac Rehabilitation Program · Redesign and expansion of our Emergency Department · Cardiovascular Services · State-of-the-art neurosurgery equipment · Diabetes Management Program · Labor and Delivery modernizations and expanded · Education, Patient and Family NICU with private family rooms · Emergency Services (ER) · New private patient entrance and separate entrance · Health and Wellness Programs for all women’s health services · Imaging Services · Infusion Services In-Network with Dignity Health Medical · Integrated Breast Center at St. John’s Group-Ventura · Laboratory Services Dignity Health Medical Group-Ventura is a medical group · Maternity and Birthing Center with locations in Camarillo, Oxnard, Santa Paula, and · Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Thousand Oaks. Dedicated to delivering high quality, · Neurology Services and compassionate care, our medical group offers many · Orthopedic Services services, including: · Palliative Care · Family Medicine · Primary Care · Hematology and Oncology · Primary Stroke Center · Infectious Disease · Rehabilitation, Inpatient and Outpatient · Internal Medicine · Robotic Assisted Surgery · Neurology · Spiritual Care Services · Obstetrics and Gynecology · Stroke Program · Pediatrics · Surgery Services, General and Specialty · Pulmonary Disease · Weight Loss Surgery Institute, St. John’s · Rheumatology · Women’s Health Services · Wound Care

To find a doctor affiliated with St. John’s Hospitals, call 877.753.6248 or visit DignityHealth.org/OurDoctors.

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MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOLS

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13 conveniently located Delivery at the NEW Pregnancy & Parenting centers offering obstetric care, Community Memorial Hospital Support and Educational including Camarillo, Oxnard in Ventura featuring all-private Resources at the CMHS New and Port Hueneme delivery rooms with stunning Parent Resource Center Ocean Views

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT call or text 805/652-6353 or visit cfh.cmhshealth.org/appointments

Most insurance accepted including TRICARE, Covered California and Gold Coast Health Plan.

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (CONT’D)

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SCHOOLS

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www.mybaseguide.com VENTURA GDE VENTURA GDE 01-M192801 01-M181962 BRIGHT STARS ACADEMY © 2020 MyBaseGuide CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS SCHOOLS - TRANSPORTATIONDHD 9/27/19 REV: DHD 9/27/1911 PU W/O CHG MC 11/10/20 Welcome to Bright Star’s School Perfect education for your child! Your partners to make our kids the bright stars they can be! Our mission is to become partners in raising your kids to be all they can be. During the day, your kids are our kids. Se we make sure the childcare we offer has the supervision, nutrition, education, love social interaction and fun that they need to become the future stars know they are. We accept government based programs CDR and CHS.

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Adobe Animal HospitalSince 1955 GOING SOON TRAVEL Lori O’Neil, DVM CCRT & Associates 1000 Town Center Dr Suite 300 OXNARD...... 805-232-6654 Recipient of CVMA “Outstanding Veterinarian of the Year” 2008 VETERINARIANS • Full Service Veterinary Hospital Dr. O’Neil Is Featured In The Ventura • Orthopedic & Soft Tissue Surgery County Star’s “Ask The Experts” ADOBE ANIMAL HOSPITAL • Ear Crops & Tail Docks Reader’s Choice Favorite 1420 S Oxnard Blvd OXNARD...... 805-486-8333 • Pocket Pets, Rabbits & Birds • Boarding & Baths Walk-Ins, Drop-Offs & See Our Ad - This Classification • Advanced Dentistry & Diagnostics Emergencies Welcome • Low Cost Vaccine Clinic (Sat 1-3) Hours: M-F 8-5:30 • Sat. 8-12:00 • Physical Therapy • Low Cost Spay & Neuters 1420 S. Oxnard Blvd. • Call for an Estimate for Oxnard, 93030 Low Cost Services (805) 486-8333 CARE CREDIT Military Discounts www.adobeanimalhospital.org

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From Industrial Design and Custom Fabrication to Production

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St. John’s Regional Medical Center is just up the road in Oxnard. Around the corner is St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo.

Our physicians and care givers come from the most prestigious medical schools and training programs providing safe, quality, excellent health care.

Hospital Services and Facilities Building for the Future · Acute Rehabilitation Center St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) continually · Back and Spine Program makes improvements to enhance our health care abilities. · Cancer Center of Ventura County Current projects include: · Cardiac Rehabilitation Program · Redesign and expansion of our Emergency Department · Cardiovascular Services · State-of-the-art neurosurgery equipment · Diabetes Management Program · Labor and Delivery modernizations and expanded · Education, Patient and Family NICU with private family rooms · Emergency Services (ER) · New private patient entrance and separate entrance · Health and Wellness Programs for all women’s health services · Imaging Services · Infusion Services In-Network with Dignity Health Medical · Integrated Breast Center at St. John’s Group-Ventura · Laboratory Services Dignity Health Medical Group-Ventura is a medical group · Maternity and Birthing Center with locations in Camarillo, Oxnard, Santa Paula, and · Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Thousand Oaks. Dedicated to delivering high quality, · Neurology Services and compassionate care, our medical group offers many · Orthopedic Services services, including: · Palliative Care · Family Medicine · Primary Care · Hematology and Oncology · Primary Stroke Center · Infectious Disease · Rehabilitation, Inpatient and Outpatient · Internal Medicine · Robotic Assisted Surgery · Neurology · Spiritual Care Services · Obstetrics and Gynecology · Stroke Program · Pediatrics · Surgery Services, General and Specialty · Pulmonary Disease · Weight Loss Surgery Institute, St. John’s · Rheumatology · Women’s Health Services · Wound Care

To find a doctor affiliated with St. John’s Hospitals, call 877.753.6248 or visit DignityHealth.org/OurDoctors.

Oxnard dignityhealth.org/stjohnsregional Camarillo dignityhealth.org/pleasantvalley