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“I’ve been honored to have served both as Mayor Matt LaVere Deputy Mayor and as Mayor.” Dowell award winners with Ventura Police officers. Mayor Matt Tribute to Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship Cheryl LaVere’s 2020 award winners announced State of the City Heitmann’s The Ventura Police Officers’ Associ- “There is no greater honor than to The theme of this year’s State of the ation (VPOA) is pleased to present three be in public service,” said Officer Joseph City is “Focus on Recovery: Rising above many years of scholarships to high achieving local Metz, President of the VPOA. “We are a Pandemic in Ventura”. We are now 6 Ventura students as the award recipients thrilled to play just a minor role in the months into this pandemic, and all of public service in of the 17th annual Dee Dowell Memorial future success of Ventura’s youth and our our lives have been impacted in immeas- Scholarship. Continued on page 5 urable ways. I hear story after story of the Ventura personal ways COVID-19 has impacted by Carol Leish so many individuals, families and busi- registering online at www.wevonline.org/eip. nesses in our community, and it breaks The City of Ventura and the County “Empowerment is Priceless is a wonderful my heart – because so many of our friends of Ventura have been improved with the opportunity to celebrate Women’s Small and our family are struggling right now. dedicated service of Cheryl Heitmann Business Month and the amazing impact And I can only hope that through for many years. She was involved women owned businesses have on our com- this despair, we find opportunities with the Board of the Ventura County munities and our local economy,” said WEV for progress and improvement. I am Community College District. She has CEO Kathy Odell. “This year more than someone who always looks for the silver also been involved on the City of Ventura ever, women and minority business owners lining in difficult situations, and I believe City Council. This included having need our support to press on through these that despite the challenges we are facing served as both Deputy Mayor and Mayor. extraordinarily difficult times.” today, we can find opportunities to create Heitmann, who has a Masters Degree At the event each year WEV presents the a more prosperous tomorrow. in Social Work, and is a licensed Clinical WEV Trailblazer Award recipient Brenda Trailblazer Award to recognize and honor I hope many of you come to share Social Worker, was in private practice Allison of Coast General Insurance Brokers inspirational businesswomen in Ventura and my belief that although it has been an for 25 years. She has also worked as Santa Barbara Counties who have succeeded incredibly tough year for the City, we are a probation officer, psychiatric social WEV hosting in challenging gender norms in society well positioned for an effective recovery, worker in a hospital setting, and with through sheer passion, commitment, vision and more importantly, the groundwork children in a group setting. and grit. This year, Brenda Allison, founder has been laid for future success in 2021 Besides her work as a clinical social Empowerment of two successful Ventura County insurance and beyond. worker, Heitmann co-owned a political agencies and the Chief Executive Officer of City Facilities have now been closed consulting and fundraising group for 20 is Priceless Coast General Insurance Brokers, has been for close to 6 months, our commitment to years. She also served as the executive Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) selected to receive the Women’s Economic serving the community and its residents director of the Ventura Music Festival for is hosting the 15th annual Empowerment Ventures’ Trailblazer Award. hasn’t stopped. When COVID-19 hit, 7 years. is Priceless fundraising event (virtually) on Trailblazers are active community the City quickly transitioned operations In 2002, when she heard that the Thursday, October 15th from 9 – 10 a.m. members and philanthropists whose accom- to re-imagine City services in order to Ventura County Community College This year’s spotlight is on business owners plishments serve as an uplifting example to support online services for residents District was going through challenging facing the challenges of COVID-19 and the other women entrepreneurs and Allison defi and businesses. The City isn’t satisfied Continued on page 3 public is invited to attend the free event by Continued on page 5 Continued on page 5 2 October 6 – October 20, 2020 Ventura BREEZE

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City News Having second thoughts Tribute to Cheryl Heitmann Continued from page 1 about where you made your My times, and also had no women on the board in 20 years, Heitmann realized Experience that, ‘Getting involved on the board PREARRANGEMENTS? was something for me to consider doing since I’ve always been passion- with ate about good pubic education. The incumbent was not running for re-elec- Districts tion. After I got encouragement from others, along with having my own by Jim Friedman strong belief that women needed to Ventura District 5 become more involved in the political I have a unique perspective when it process as candidates, I decided to comes to serving as a city council member run.” in that I have served “at large,” While serving on the Ventura City meaning being elected city wide and Council, Heitmann said that, ‘I’ve — WE HONOR — now, being elected within a district. I been honored to have served both as served as a city council member from Deputy Mayor and as Mayor.” During PREARRANGEMENTS 1995-2003. When the city broke up her time on the City Council she has into districts, I was elected again in represented the city on the Economic made at any other funeral home. 2018, and now serve as the elected Development Collaborative, in which representative for Ventura District 5. she has served 4 years on the board, If you’re concerned about changes at the funeral home where you’ve made At first, I had mixed emotions which included one year as the Chair. prearrangements, we have good news…we’ll honor them. about being elected within and then She also has served 3 years on the representing a particular district, Gold Coast Transit District Board, in If you would like information regarding transferring your prearrangements but now, after almost two years, I which she was the chair for her last to our firm, or any other way we can help, please call us. have to say that I prefer Districts year. She said, ‘On Council I was able over the previous “at large” system. to restart the Economic Development Campaigning required much more subcommittee, producing a 5-year ED walking door-to-door but there were strategy. I also currently serve on the far less candidate forums to attend. school liaison committee; the homeless As the representative for District subcommittee; financial committee; 5, I have gotten to know my district and, the legislative committee. In and constituents much better that addition, I currently serve on the when I was serving the community economic development and housing JOSEPH P. REARDON BOYKO & REARDON “at large.” I do find that a district committee for the National League FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE TELEGRAPH ROAD MORTUARY & CREMATION council member needs to be much of Cities. By serving on all of these 757 E. Main St. • Ventura, CA 93001 15 Teloma Dr. • Ventura, CA 93003 more responsive to the constituents regional and national committees, it 805-643-8623 805-765-4137 because the council member is now is/has been important for the city to FD#883 FD#2390 the first point of contact with the be able to have a seat at the table when ReardonFuneral.com ® residents. Previously, when serving policies are being drafted.” ©adfinity “at large,” any one of the seven “When serving as Ventura’s only council members could take on a third woman Mayor,” Heitmann said, neighborhood issue, but now, that “I was especially proud to have started responsibility falls directly on my the city’s first sister city program with VENTURA BOTANICAL GARDENS shoulders if the issue is in District Loreto, Mexico. I was also proud to 5. I don’t mind this added respon- have established the Ventura Council sibility because I feel it is my job to for Seniors to ensure that we are help my District 5 constituents and meeting the needs of our seniors provide the highest level of customer which included completing a senior service to them as possible. Good strategic plan. I also spearheaded the customer service is something that downtown Ambassador program with I learned and continue to practice the support of the Downtown Ventura in my Insurance/Financial Services Partners.” business for the past 42 years. Heitmann continued by saying, Just because I represent the “I chaired the 150th anniversary residents in District 5 does not committee to plan and execute the preclude me from assisting residents exciting celebration of our 150 years in other districts. I have heard from as a city. Since, in government, many many people outside of District ideas and projects take several years 5 and have offered them help and to complete, the Veterans Home advice. I do however encourage them Project is especially dear to me. It to also contact their district council will include 122 new apartments member in an effort to help them for homeless Veterans and low-income resolve their issue. I di not want to Veteran families. I brought this project step on the toes of any of my city forward while serving as Mayor, and it come and find council colleagues. has been continuing to inch forward. Being the very first representative Now, it is very close to putting the first for District 5 has been rewarding in shovel in the ground for the ground- PEACE OF MIND Photo: Phil Ranger that I am meeting a lot of new people, breaking.” solving problems and making a lot of “Serving on the city council has new friends. been an incredible experience and Free Admission on one that I am glad to have had. The JOIN US rewards are that I have had the feeling World Mental Health Day Saturday, October 10th City of Ventura that I have been able to contribute Leashed dogs are welcome and COVID to bettering the quality of life in the protocols are in place. The Courtyard H O U R S Playgrounds city I love,” according to, Heitmann. Garden Shop is open, featuring gifts, 9am-5pm “And, just as important, I’ve had the pottery and plants. chance to meet and work with so many Open wonderful people, both city staff, city On September 28, 2020, the State partners, and community members.” announced that all outdoor playgrounds Ventura would like to thank SUPPORT THE VENTURA BOTANICAL GARDENS, operated by a city or county are approved Cheryl Heitmann for her many years, BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! to reopen with safety guidelines. The City since 2002, of dedicated service to 567 S. Poli St. | 232.3113 | VenturaBotanicalGardens.com of Ventura has opened 25 of our 26 City the community. Ventura has become playgrounds for the community to enjoy. a better place from your dedicated Continued on page 11 service. 4 October 6 – October 20, 2020 Ventura BREEZE Opinion/Editorial

n In this special issue age group. The findings suggest that if in higher education to lead Cal State of the Breeze, we the U.S. wants to get the coronavirus Fresno, has been named the chancellor Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce feature the candidates outbreak under control it will need more of the California State University system. for the Ventura City compliance (and government reaching He is the first person of color to lead this Council, Mayor Matt out) from younger adults. system. His life will be an inspiration to The Ventura Breeze is your free local community LaVere’s 2020 State n A Maryland man was sentenced to a 43% of Cal State’s 480,000 students who newspaper published every other Wednesday Sheldon (Governor) Brown of the City, Jim Fried- year in prison for hosting two parties in are Latino. and circulated throughout Ventura and to many Publisher-Editor locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor man’s thoughts about defiance of the state’s coronavirus orders n Apparently, Biden (and logical located in Oxnard. council districts and a tribute to retiring barring large gatherings. Shawn Marshall people) is not wrong for wearing masks. council member Cheryl Heitmann. I Myers, 42, had 50 to 60 people in his home Perhaps those that don’t are the wrong Publisher-Editor hope that you enjoy it, and please vote for the first occurrence on March 22. ones. I wonder if Trump still thinks it is a Sheldon Brown ( mailing in is the safest way right now). When officers arrived to shut down hoax by the liberal left to make him look [email protected] n The Ventura City Council voted 6-1 the party he was “argumentative.” bad? If it is, it certainly has succeeded. Publisher Emeritus to keep the city’s red-light detection He eventually agreed to shut down n Adopted in 1971, the 26th Staci Brown cameras for another two years. The “no” the party. But, he went right back to amendment lowered the voting age vote was from Councilmember Cheryl throwing another large party with more to 18. California voters can decide if Assistant to the Publisher Heitmann who said she’s been opposed than 50 people less than a week after his 17-year-olds can vote under certain cir- Ana Baker to the cameras from the very beginning. first one was shut down. cumstances by approving proposition Contributing Writers A majority of the council aren’t I’m glad that he was found guilty of 18. I support it. Especially with today’s Richard Lieberman • Shirley Lorraine thrilled with the cameras saying that a crime. Large unprotected gatherings youth, they are so much more knowl- Sheli Ellsworth • Veronica Johnson they either want the cameras gone after can kill people and spread the virus. edgeable about affairs because of the Jill Forman • Pam Baumgardner the two years or they want a new system Anyone who has unprotected gatherings time they spend on social media (all of it Elizabeth Rodeno • Mira Reverente with a new company (not Redflex Traffic should perhaps go to jail. is not a waste). James Francis Gray • Amy Brown n n Carol Leish Systems who have been providing the A federal appeals court has upheld I’m opposed to Amy Coney Barrett system for Ventura for almost 20 years). Governor Gavin Newsom’s restricting being on the Supreme Court because she Contributing Photographers I wish they hadn’t continued this indoor worship during the pandemic. is a Roman Catholic. Wait, am I some Bernie Goldstein and will give serious consideration to The court determined California’s kind a racist? No, but with her on the Richard Lieberman • Michael Gordon eliminating them completely. health orders did not discriminate court, 67% of the justices will be Roman Distribution n Major Walter Reed, M.D., U.S. against religious expression, and the Catholics even though they represent Jaime Baker • Mary Thompson Army (September 13, 1851 – November conditions apply the same to worship about 20% of the US population. The Alfred J. Lewis • Richard Lieberman James Gray • John Murchison 22, 1902), was a U.S. Army physician services the same as other indoor events. Supreme Court should at least make who in 1901 led the team that confirmed I certainly agree, religious freedom some attempt to represent the whole the theory of the Cuban doctor Carlos doesn’t mean jeopardizing lives. country. Can you imagine the backlash Account Executives n Breezy Gledhill • Cindy Summers Finlay that yellow fever is transmitted Tik Tok won a significant victory if 67% of the court were Jewish or some by a particular mosquito species, rather against the Trump administration when other minority? Web/Online Advisor than by direct contact. This insight a federal judge ruled in favor of the tech n Chris Christie, the former Cindy Summers gave impetus to the new fields of epi- company’s request to delay a ban on the governor of New Jersey, announced Print Production demiology and biomedicine, and most app. Tik Tok will remain available in the Saturday morning he tested positive Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing immediately allowed the resumption US and continue to provide software for COVID-19, one day after revealing Printing and completion of work on the Panama updates. If they are a national threat, I nobody wore a mask while preparing CA Web Print, Inc. (626)281-8989 Canal (1904–1914) by the United States. think much more evidence needs to be for the first presidential debate with ------CONTACT US: Reed followed work started by Carlos provided. They provide a needed service President Donald Trump. Three Events & Happenings Finlay and directed by George Miller for many Americans. Minnesota congressmen who flew on n [email protected] Sternberg, who has been called the “first Approximately 83% of Democrats Air Force One with Trump have also Opinions U.S. bacteriologist”. The now more well- consider wildfires to be a serious threat tested positive for COVID-19. [email protected] known Walter Reed Medical Center is while only 59% of Republicans share Many of those involved with Trump Articles and Photos named after him. this belief. Amazing the very basic dif- will be testing positive. Will they be [email protected] n A new study from the Centers for ferences between people of different angry with him? I certainly would be. Disease Control and Prevention reports political parties. Much of California Will his fans finally understand that The Pet Page [email protected] that the median age of people with is burning to the ground - isn’t this a masks and distancing have a purpose Advertising COVID-19 in the U.S. has declined with serious threat? and this has never been a hoax? [email protected] Americans in their 20s now accounting n Joseph I. Castro, the grandson of n Trump supporter Sean Patterson for more cases than people in any other farmworkers who rose during a career is not worried that Donald Trump has Ventura Breeze been hospitalized with coronavirus PO Box 832 because he believes what the president Ventura, CA 93002 Mailbox tells him. Phone 805.653.0791 “It’s a hoax. There’s no pandemic. Voting has never been easier. Voting of Ventura County will host virtual As Trump said, ‘how many millions die from home is safe, easy and convenient. candidate forums (lwvventuracounty. of flu?’” said the 56-year-old truck driver C Once you receive your official ballot in org) - be an informed voter and learn outside the early voting station in St The Ventura Breeze is printed with the mail in early October, you can return about the candidates and issues. Joseph, Missouri, a stronghold for the soy based ink on paper with minimum it by the US Postal Service mail - postage Note to Editor: If you prefer to use president.If he’s sick, then they planted it is prepaid. It must be postmarked by the full URLs, here they are: when they tested him. It’s what they did to 40% recycled content. Nov 3 and received by Nov 20 (in Cali- Drop Box locations: https://recorder. me when I went to hospital for my heart fornia) for your vote to be counted. We countyofventura.org/wp-content/ beating too fast. Two weeks later I got a recommend you vote as early as possible uploads/2020/09/List-of-Drop-Off-Lo- cold,” he said. “It’s political. I don’t trust after receiving your ballot. cations.pdf the US government at all (isn’t Trump the An alternative to mailing your ballot Vote Center locations: https://recorder. US government)? Who are they to mandate The only motive is using one of the 34 Ballot Drop Boxes countyofventura.org/wp-content/ personal safety? I listen to Trump.” that are located throughout the county uploads/2020/09/IPVL-Insert-FINAL-1. They? Who the hell are they? Has that can keep and will be open from Oct. 6 until pdf this country gone mad? Election Day, Nov. 3 at 8 pm. Ballot Drop Betsy Patterson n Just when I think Trump can’t be politics pure is Box locations can be found here: https:// President, League of Women Voters of more irresponsible, he states he’s feeling tinyurl.com/y45ol4mo. Ventura County good and the nation should not “be the motive of Finally, you can take your ballot to afraid of the virus” and let it dominate any of the 47 in-person Vote Centers Dear Mr. Brown, your life. A virus that has killed more doing good for to drop it off or request a replacement Defund: A term that has taken on than 209,000 Americans. I wonder how for a spoiled ballot. The Vote Centers new meaning these days, gets twisted by the relatives and friends of the 209,000 will be open Sat. Oct 31, Sun., Nov 1, those who wish to argue in bad faith to feel about it. Also, he has medication not one’s country and Mon. Nov 2 from 10 am-6 pm and leave a broken system unchanged. But, available to anyone else and the White Tuesday, November 3 from 7 am-8 pm. defunding is about the reallocation of House has an entire medical facility in it and its people. Vote Center locations can be found here: funding, taking duties away from law en- to care for him. https://tinyurl.com/y5wd2ykv. forcement that would better be handled – Author Be sure to check your registration by mental health specialists or unarmed status ([email protected]) and sign community liaisons. It means trans- We encourage you to send your opinions unknown up to track your ballot (WheresMyBallot. forming our legal system to break the to [email protected]. Please sos.ca.gov). cycle of violence, oppression and despair limit them to about 300 words The League of Women Voters Continued on page 11 Ventura BREEZE October 6 – October 20, 2020 5 News & Notes

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Due to COVID-19 precautions, For contactless parking payments, successes. 2020 information segments with candidates this year every registered voter in the county download the free ParkMobile app. ParkMo- In the last 27 weeks, the City Council for the Ventura City Council and the Ventura is receiving a ballot in the mail. Ballots were bile makes it easy to find, reserve, and pay for has had 23 council meetings, there have Unified School District Board. Each candidate mailed on Friday, October 2nd and should be parking on any mobile device. Drivers can set been 47 Boards, Commissions & Committee was given 2 minutes to present a general arriving in your mailbox by mid-October. If a up alerts via email, text message, or in-app no- Meetings, and there have been numerous Ad- statement and then asked to respond to three voter does not receive a ballot, has questions tifications to remind them when their parking ministrative Hearings held by our planning de- specific questions from CAPS moderators. whether or not they are registered to vote, want time is about to expire without running back to partment. The bottom line is that the people’s Candidates for City District 2 are Doug Halter, to know how to return their ballot or have any feed the meter. To learn more or download the business has continued, and the City has taken Dougie Michie and Christie Weir; District 3 other questions, they can find all the answers at ParkMobile app, visit parkmobile.io. Other fees extensive steps to keep important projects candidates are Barbara Brown, Aaron Gaston, VenturaVote.org. may apply. moving forward by adjusting our process to William Cornell and Mike Johnson; District Due to the COVID-19 emergency the For more information about parking areas meet the needs of our new COVID realities. 7 candidates are Heather May Ellinger, Nancy CAPS Media Center is closed to Members and in the City of Ventura, visit www.cityofventura. Our crime rates are at a 20-year low thanks Pedersen, Joe Schroeder and Michael James the public until further notice. CAPS Member/ ca.gov/parking. to the courageous and proactive work of the Nolan. VUSD Area 3 candidates are Jackie Producers can submit programming via the brave men and women who serve as our police Moran and Amy Callahan. The Video Voter online portal at capsmedia.org for broadcast officers. Our firefighters respond to close to series airs on Channel 6 and streams on CAPS and streaming on CAPS public access television Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship 18,000 calls a year, and work around the clock Media and on social media thoughout the Channel 6 and on CAPS Radio KPPQ 104.1FM. Continued from page 1 to protect us. Our Public Works department election season. Broadcast times for City All of us at CAPS Media hope everyone is community.” continues to repair close to 50 miles of roads Council candidates include Thursday Oct 8th Staying Safe and Healthy during this challeng- The first-place scholarship of $2,000 is and sidewalks every year. Our Parks depart- at noon, Friday at 9am, Saturday at 5pm and ing time. awarded to Bailey Welch. Bailey is 17-years- ment maintains the City’s 30 parks and ensures Sunday at 8pm. VUSD Video Voter statements Remember – Please Vote! This is your op- old and will be attending Ventura College we have access to safe and clean outdoor space. air Thursday the 8th at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, portunity to share your views and let your voice to pursue a course of study in Nursing. The I take immense pride in the hard work of each Saturday at 9:30p and Sunday at 6pm. Check be heard. second-place scholarship of $1,500 is awarded and every City employee, and I know they are the schedule found on capsmedia.org for more to Tara Martin. Tara is 19-years-old and will be all committed to improving the quality of life dates and times. attending the University of Arizona to pursue here in Ventura. The CAPS team is also collaborating with City to resume a course of study in Early Child Education. It is hard to believe my 4 years on the City the League of Women Voters in staging and Finally, our third-place scholarship of $1,000 Council is coming to an end. For a hometown distributing a series of candidate forums and is awarded to Kali Garibay. Kali is 19-years-old. kid, it truly has been the honor of a lifetime voter information discussions, all of which are parking She is currently attending the University of to serve as Ventura’s Mayor. We endured airing and streaming on CAPS Media outlets. Southern California and intends to continue so much as a City the past 4 years, from the CAPS Media board member Kathy Good meter fees in her studies in Law History and Culture. Thomas Fire to the COVID pandemic. But is producing and hosting a series of voter in- Each young scholar was selected after we have always remained Ventura Strong, formation programs for her “In The Women’s downtown area displaying remarkable academic achievement, and my faith in this City and its people has Room” radio show which airs on CAPS Radio Starting Tuesday, October 13, 2020, school and community service, and financial never been stronger. KPPQ 104.1 at 8am on Mondays and 2pm on the City of Ventura will resume collecting need. Additionally, each applicant must submit Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kathy’s in-depth and regular parking fees for on-street, metered an essay on “Service, what it means to me,” informative interviews with officials and experts parking in Downtown Ventura. Enforcement submit a letter of recommendation from a WEV hosting Empowerment explore a wide range of issues pertaining to of fee payment will also resume. public servant, be a Ventura resident or have Continued from page 1 Ventura County elections. Elizabeth Rodeno, Paid parking rates of 50-cents per hour graduated from a high school in Ventura nitely meets that criteria. She is a long-standing CAPS Media program director, stated: “Kathy is will be collected along Palm Street, Oak Street, within the past three years, and plan a course of member of the Rotary Club of Ventura, serves absolutely awesome. Her interviews are always California Street, Chestnut Street, Fir Street, study related to the field of public service. as an executive board member and human engaging, personal and informative. Kathy is a and Main Street. Along the metered parking The annual Dee Dowell Memorial Schol- resources committee chair for Casa Pacifica, is treasure for KPPQ and all of Ventura.” streets, two ADA parking spaces will be made arship program honors Sergeant Darlon “Dee” on the supervisory committee of the Ventura The remarkable and resourceful ECTV available for those with disabilities, and spaces Dowell, who was shot and killed on August County Credit Union, is the founder and students in the El Camino High School media will be designated for to-go or pick-up orders. 7, 1978. Sergeant Dowell is the only officer in past chairperson of Latinos In Business at the program at CAPS Media, are producing a series Currently, there are nearly 2,000 free public Ventura’s history to die in the line of duty. Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, and founder of historic interviews exploring the Chicano parking spaces available in Downtown Ventura, of the Cuban Culture Club of Ventura County. activist movements of the past with partici- including the downtown parking structure “Women’s Economic Ventures is delighted pants who experienced the awareness-raising, located along Santa Clara Street. Mayor Matt LaVere to recognize Brenda Allison for her inspiring cultural events in the Chicano Moratorium of The Downtown Parking Advisory Continued from page 1 business and community leadership,” said 1970. Due to the COVID-19 realities, the inter- Committee voted in September 2020 to with simply providing the same service as Odell. “She has been a strong advocate views are recorded in a hybrid-zoom format, in resume collecting paid parking rates of 50-cents before, we are seeking to be better. We have for women in business and we invite the English and Spanish, with guests isolated in the per hour. In March 2020, the City waived aimed to improve operations, and to close community to join us to see Brenda accept her CAPS Media studio and students conducting all parking fees supporting local businesses service and technology gaps. award virtually.” the interviews from their homes. The programs offering curbside pick-ups following State and We initially struggled – the transition Major sponsors of the 2020 Empower- will air on both Channel 15 and on CAPS Radio Local State of Emergency declarations due to to digital, to moving all of our operations ment is Priceless event are LinkedIn, American KPPQ at 104.1 and streaming on the MyTuner the COVID-19 public health emergency. online was difficult and there were hiccups Riviera Bank, Bank of America, Coast General app and hosted on the KPPQ Podcast network. As the City has begun to slowly open back and delays. And I know this stressed the Insurance Brokers, County of Ventura, JP For Ventura County, CAPS crews continue up, activity has started to increase, and parking patience of many in our community. But we Morgan Chase & Co., La Arcada Courtyard, to cover the weekly COVID-19 updates in demand has also increased. To help ensure persevered. We fast tracked, we went online, Montecito Bank & Trust, Pacific Western Bank, English and Spanish. The updates can be continued access to businesses and the availa- we streamlined, and we accomplished all of and Ventura County Credit Union. All proceeds viewed on the County website at ventura.org bility of on-street parking, reinstating parking this with a staff largely working from home. raised will directly benefit client programs in and on the county’s social media pages. In fees will help manage the demand. Paid parking And although there were definite problems Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties including addition CAPS Media is producing a series of also helps support many Downtown projects in the first months after COVID forced the financial literacy training, Smart Entrepreneur- voter awareness videos to inform the public and programs, such as downtown security, City to completely change the way it did ial Training (SET), individual coaching and on the election process. The key message parking lot and alley improvements, clean business, I believe the system we currently business advisory services, WEV en Español and is that Voting By Mail is safe and secure. In sidewalks, landscape beautification, lighting, have in place will serve us incredibly well WEV’s Loan Program. 6 October 6 – October 20, 2020 Ventura BREEZE Meet the Candidates

enhance the Quality of Life that defines Castillo Del Sol was one of my favorite our city Ventura, for everyone who calls this city projects with the housing Authority. It’s - Focus on supporting those devastat- home. a fully managed, 39 studio apartment ed by Covid19 lockdowns I hope you’ll honor me with your vote on facility, with preference given to adults - Efficiently work to bring positive November 3. with mental and development disabili- results on critical quality-of-life issues BarbaraBrownCityCouncil.com ties. The facility provides services from and local concerns the County of Ventura and Tri County I am open to discussing all matters Regional Center. big and small pertaining to our current situation, short-term strategies, and future aspirations of our city. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you! Meet me in person at my campaign headquarters every Thursday from 5 to 7 Barbara Brown PM at BSF Fitness, 4580 Market Street. Candidate for City Council District 3 Find me on Facebook: Heather May Clear skies, clean water, beautiful Ventura City Council District 7. beaches, open spaces—that’s the best of I am also on Linkedin, Twitter, and Ventura, and I want to maintain that Nextdoor. Quality of Life. Living here for over Email me directly at HeatherMayDis- four decades, I am running for City [email protected] Council because I want to give back to William “Billy” Vote for Heather May Ellinger the community that has given me so November 3rd and tell your friends in much. My husband and I raised our son Cornell Heather May District 7 about me. Candidate for City Council District 3 here; enjoying after-school soccer and Let’s make Ventura better together! baseball, scouts, weekend barbeques, My name is William “Billy” Cornell. Ellinger Candidate for City Council District 7 and picnics at the beach, embracing I was born in 1971. that sense of community that living I’m a General Contractor specializing My name is Heather May Ellinger and here provides. Well-maintained streets, in home repair and remodel serving the I am asking for your vote to represent you beautiful parks, and safe sidewalks for Ventura County area. in District 7 on the Ventura City Council. moms with strollers, our little ones, and I’m a College Graduate with further As residents of Ventura, we are so our seniors—these are my priorities. education in the Building Trades. fortunate to be surrounded by the great I started my own business and I served a four year term as a Com- beauty of our coastal shorelines, hillsides worked with some great entities missioner for the San Buenaventura and river valleys. I have loved living here including the Ronald Reagan Presiden- Housing Authority. I also served on the and raising my children here for over 25 tial Foundation and Patagonia, as well as Ventura Rent Control Board. Both of years. In that time our city has seen a tre- startups and mid-sized companies. After those were appointed offices. I worked as mendous growth and change. 25 years, BBM&D Strategic Branding a Building Inspector for the City of Ojai As a Mortgage Field Inspector for sold in 2019 to a San Francisco-based and the City of Goleta. ten years, I interacted with thousands firm, and now I have the time to pursue Not unlike so many others I recently of homeowners and their contractors. my passion, working on behalf of the began a new role, along with my wife, Traveling throughout Ventura on a Aaron Gaston Candidate for City Council District 3 residents of Ventura. As a business as home school teachers for my son regular basis has given me the unique owner, I am especially concerned about and daughter who are in middle and vantage point of witnessing our city’s It’s an understatement for me to say I our local small businesses and families high school respectively. They are both strengths and weaknesses from the per- care about Ventura, having been born and without a paycheck. I want to engage currently enrolled via Zoom at Ventura spective of residents all around our city. raised here. My family’s roots in Ventura leaders in problem-solving solutions. Unified. I am acutely aware of the many chal- start in the 1950s—my parents live in the There is much we can do—like extending If I am elected to the Ventura City lenges before us. Ventura needs: same Pierpont Beach house where they the eviction moratorium for as long as is Council for District 3 the top three items - Improved roads raised my brother and me. As an alumnus needed, using motels/hotels for COVID on my agenda would be: - Critical water infrastructure of Pierpont Elementary, Cabrillo Middle, positive essential workers, providing food 1. To plan for the recovery from this - The continued support of police and and Ventura High, I even had some of and transportation, and opening up op- Global Pandemic that we face now and fire services the same teachers and coaches that my portunity spaces for businesses, because likely will continue to endure for quite - To finally, effectively address the parents had. It’s a legacy I’m proud to a bustling local economy is as important some time. And implementing recovery homeless crisis on our streets uphold, having brought up my own to Ventura as its beaches are. plans. To assure these needs are met, we daughters in Ventura. My father owned As a leader for the Ventura Botanical 2. Increasing the tax base for the city in must attract, retain and foster thriving and ran a small business in Ventura, and Gardens, I helped build this transforma- an effort to fund our growing obligations local businesses to generate the necessary that entrepreneurial spirit was passed on tive vision on the hillside. I believe in open and maintain our beautiful city without funds to meet Ventura’s operational to my brother and me at a very early age. spaces for both our mental and physical going back to the citizens to ask for more needs. Successful businesses offer greater After I graduated from UCSB, I health. I support the Ventura Land Trust from them. local opportunities for all residents. returned to Ventura to cofound and run and the Rancho San Buenaventura Con- 3. Further the support for our Mental The Community Development De- a technology company helping individu- servancy Trust. Maintaining clean air Health resources and Law Enforcement partment plays a critical role in whether als with disabilities, where I worked for and water, reducing waste, eliminating Agencies to face the growing homeless or not a business will open in our city. nearly 30 years. I’m now a Realtor and one-time use plastics, and creating a population on our streets. This is a These are the responsibilities of the City business partner with my mother, Grace more bicycle-friendly community are multi-faceted issue that will require Council which I believe have not been Gaston, who has been a local Realtor for issues that I plan to tackle. Over the support from the Housing Authority, effectively addressed. over 30 years. My brother has owned the last two years, I worked on a bipartisan Mental Health, many of our Faith Based This year has seen an unprecedented largest salon and spa in Ventura, Michael federal climate change initiative—the Charities and special training for our reaction to the pandemic. Covid19 re- Kelley, for years, and recently, my wife carbon fee and dividend legislation, H.R. Police who are working on the streets, strictions have devastated many of our Nicole Gaston founded her own salon, 763—co-sponsored by Congressman many times the first responders. local businesses. This terrible crisis has The Ivy Mae, in 2018. Salud Carbajal, in an effort to address Accomplishment in a Leadership not only greatly jeopardized our local My family continues to grow its roots global heating on a national scale. Role: businesses’ survival, but also caused in Ventura’s soil. With my family’s broad Resolving our vagrancy issues by As a past Commissioner with the many residents to lose jobs or have work experience as small business owners, engaging state and county governments, Housing Authority I worked with opportunities greatly curtailed. supporting small businesses is extremely non-profits, and faith-based commu- Associate Commissioners as well as We must advocate on behalf of our important to me. It’s one of the main nities is important. I worked for nearly staff and City Officials to developed residents to the County and State to reasons I wanted to run for City Council; twelve years on the boards of Interface and approve new public/private housing quickly and safely re-open businesses for investing in small businesses is investing Children and Family Services, Ventura developments and needed neighbor- full service. There is a balance between in Venturans. I’m running for Ventura County’s most comprehensive provider hood redevelopment across the city. We protecting public health and protecting City Council District 3 to address the of social services, and Goodwill In- began the long process of re-imagining people’s livelihoods and wellbeing. The urgent and immediate issues affecting dustries, which focuses on vocational the Westview Village property located County and City numbers do not support our City. I am committed to focusing on training for economic justice. I under- at 955 Riverside St. and applied the the continued restrictions and mandates. a robust local economy, supporting small stand the challenges the city faces in same public/private assistance to all the We need Council members willing businesses, improving public safety, pre- the area of homelessness and believe we properties needing capital investment to stand up to outside forces in the face serving our environment, and addressing need to be creative and collaborative in for deferred maintenance. This process of adversity. This is our city, and we homelessness and housing issues. I am mitigating its effects on our community. enabled the Authority to provide needed determine the direction we want to go. deeply committed to serving my constit- I am optimistic about our future maintenance that wouldn’t have seen As your next City Council Member, I uents in District 3. It will be a privilege and I believe together, we can accom- funding under the usual public funding will: to represent you, and I will work tirelessly plish anything. I want to maintain and allowance. - Focus on bringing new businesses to to ensure that your voices are heard. I Ventura BREEZE October 6 – October 20, 2020 7 Meet the Candidates believe in teamwork, not divisiveness, work through an arduous City process to We need a city-wide Inclusionary Well-thought-out planning requires the is essential to solving the challenges we expand a business or stay in business. On Housing Plan which applies to for-sale in-depth knowledge of city planning are facing in this unprecedented public an average, it takes fifteen to twenty years and rental units. It must be inclusion- that Dougie has, particularly as the health and economic crisis. I am honored for a commercial project to be approved ary, the affordable units included in the City addresses affordable housing and to have endorsements from Mayor Matt in Ventura. City Hall still can’t answer project, rather than allowing developers future growth. Dougie works and lives in LaVere, former Mayor and Councilmem- four easy questions; What can you do to get away with paying a fee instead. We District 2. bers Jim Monahan, Brian Brennan, Mike with your property, what is the process, started working on this in 2017. It’s still On Public Safety Tracy, and Sandy Smith. VUSD Board what is the timeline, and what will it cost? not done. Having worked with police officers of Trustees Velma Lomax and Matt Why would investors enter that scenario We’re required to submit a Housing and sheriff’s deputies as a former L.A. Almarez. Local labor unions IBEW Local with their lives’ savings? Element to the state in 2021, showing County prosecutor, I am against enacting 952, UFCW Local 770, Laborers local I invest in the community because of where we could accommodate 5,000 new policies that would put our officers in 585 (LiUNA), UA local 484, IUOE Local one core understanding. We can leave affordable units. Our current Housing danger if implemented. I will not blindly 12, Ironworkers Local 433, Southwest our world better off with our unique Element says somebody could build six adopt Campaign Zero, nor the 8 Can’t Regional Council of Carpenters (Local contributions. To that end I’ve not only apartments in the parking lot of the KFC. Wait prescriptions, many of which would 805). City of Ventura Firefighters Associ- have participated on numerous boards We must do better. endanger our officers in the field. Unfor- ation and City of Ventura Police Officers to improve Ventura, but have founded We need to streamline development tunately, not all criminals are harmless, Association, and Ventura Chamber of or helped establish many such as the review by implementing the recommen- nor do they “play by the rules.” Commerce PAC. Downtown Community Council, AIDS dations of the Matrix Report. However, I am absolutely against defunding the If you want to learn more about me, Partnership, Social Justice Fund, CAPS we must not go further by disbanding the police department. I oppose the recent I welcome a conversation either in person broadcasting, the Ventura Music Festival, Design Review or Historic Preservation proposal to cut additional positions from or by phone. I can be reached at 805-242- the Rubicon theater and the Ventura committees, nor demote them to advisory the Police Department and from the Fire 6348 or [email protected]. Botanical Gardens. panels. We need their expertise; they need Department. If we want to maintain our I am proud to say that my candidacy the authority to ensure high-quality public safety, we can’t do it by reducing to represent you on Ventura’s City projects. positions. Council is endorsed by both the Police To address homelessness, we need On Homelessness and Firefighters Associations. more outreach workers; this should be Like everyone else, I am tired of We need change, bold leadership our priority when the budget recovers. the impact on quality of life by those that has proven knowhow, to take ideas We need more affordable housing at the homeless that have drug problems through to get results. I will be that extremely low income level. We need to and mental illness. By doing nothing, leader. work with County to pursue HUD and we are not helping these homeless. For more information please visit: Medicaid funding for Permanent Sup- Meanwhile, the strange behavior, and www.DougHalter.com portive Housing for our most vulnerable sometimes aggressive behavior, is population. It’s cheaper than relying on allowed to go unchecked, and we have shelters, emergency rooms and county to endure that behavior. The killing in jail. Aloha by a homeless man should have Whenever considering big water been an alarm bell, but mostly, it is still projects, Council should consult directly more of the same. Doug Halter with the experts on the Water Commis- The Ventura Police Department Candidate for City Council District 2 sion, and must consider the financial wants to address this problem by Enhance The tug of war between maintaining impact on ratepayers. Patrol Task Force (PTF) coordination a status quo and accommodating real We need to add solar panels to city with County Behavioral Health and social changes in a city is a clear and present buildings, and electric vehicle chargers service stakeholders and by utilizing issue in our current city council elections. for public and city fleet use. enhanced patrol officers in public areas. It has come to my attention that my point The College Area deserves a council- They would also reinstitute gang pre- of view and values have been distorted member who is ready to lead on Day One. vention and intervention programs and in the numerous exchanges on this To learn more, or watch videos of recent focus on habitual offenders. topic. Neither I nor anyone in Ventura candidate forums, please visit MikeFor- I am all for these strategic goals of that I know wants our City to resemble Michael Johnson Ventura.com. our police department. But it’s not going Candidate for City Council District 3 anything like the San Fernando Valley or to happen if we are cutting positions and Orange County. I have fought on many With the budget crunch, housing not filling the positions that are author- fronts for thirty years to preserve and crisis, rise in homelessness, and water ized. I support filling all positions as a enhance what we love about Ventura and shortage, the next four years are going to means of providing the police depart- maintain our uniqueness. Change stands be tough for City Council. I’m running ment with the means to implement their all around us, and we must guide and because I care about these issues — not plans. manage it to create the prosperity our the other way around. For those families that are homeless community needs. For years, I’ve been deeply involved because of finances, the ARCH by Mercy I have fought hard to revitalize our in our community. In 2008, I was caught House is a great resource. By helping get City, preserve our history and amplify up in a crime spree in my neighborhood. these families off the street and back on our unique and rich culture. I have also Knock-knock burglars were creeping their feet we all benefit. I support ARCH fought hard to preserve at least 80% of about. I knocked-knocked too, warning and mental health and drug addiction our hillsides, spaces owned by long time my neighbors to lock their windows. In intervention to reduce our homeless families who wanted to divest but also response, the bandits set my car on fire. population and to win back our streets. wanted to do the best thing for their On the bright side, the burglaries www.Dougie4District2.com families and our community. This was far stopped, and I started a neighborhood Dougie Michie Candidate for City Council District 2 before the establishment of the Ventura group. That’s how I first got involved in Land Trust and the Atmore’s Rancho our community. Captain Dougie Michie, USAF (Ret.), conservancy. I was active in the Poinsettia PTO, MSc., MBA, JD, PhD, a Vietnam war era Responsible development for serving two years as President, and elected veteran, served on active duty then in Ventura must first meet our needs and to the Anacapa School Site Council for the National Guard from 1972 to 1999. allow our community to prosper. It’s three years. (Dougie Michie retired from the Air Force essential that we save our farmland and In 2010, I joined the College Area National Guard. His military title use is reuse our urban fabric. A thriving city Community Council; I’ve served as not endorsement by the Departments of needs entry level affordable housing and chair. For five years, I’ve been involved Air Force or Defense.) executive housing; both are needed for a in city-wide issues, been there for nearly A Certified Financial Planner and community to be sustainable. We do have every meeting of the Homelessness/ Registered Investment Advisor, Dougie a solid base of middle-income housing, Affordable Housing Subcommittee, manages his investment clients’ finances, but limited opportunities for people to Water Commission, Economic Devel- and has taught business finance in Cal earn that income. opment Subcommittee, and Measure O Lutheran’s MBA graduate program. While others restate our community Committee. Dougie is equipped to guide the City Michael James vision, I sat on the 1999 Vision Document So I know the history. I know the through them. committee for two years. I started my people, the policies, and the processes. Dougie earned his Juris Doctorate, Nolan City Council candidate District 7 own businesses to showcase what was It’s why I’m ready to lead on Day One. cum laude, from Pepperdine. Dougie’s possible in our renewing downtown and City Council has its work cut out, but 39 years of legal experience, assisting Ventura County resident since 2007. midtown, served as chair of the Chamber I have a concrete plan. The housing crisis over two thousand households navigate Father of Two College age daughters of Commerce and worked to support is fundamental; we can’t make progress legal concerns, will benefit the City as it attending Ventura Community College. the living wage as the first Chamber in on many other thorny issues until we confronts legal issues. Born and raised in the San Fernando the country to do so. I encouraged busi- tackle this one. We need more housing, Dougie mastered city planning while Valley with my 10 brothers and sisters. nesses to not give up and helped them both affordable and market-rate. earning his Doctorate in urban planning. Continued on the next page 8 October 6 – October 20, 2020 Ventura BREEZE Meet the Candidates

Michael James Nolan their district while holding that in balance the pandemic. The estimate for the City of priority is quality-of-life improvements for Continued from the previous page with an understanding of the needs, require- Ventura is an $11M hole in revenue for this all Ventura residents, including children and Attended Chaminade College preparato- ments, and sometimes constraints of the year. The worst part is the hole continues seniors. ry High School and received my B.A. in entire community – and then working with until we can get our local businesses up and As we recover from the economic and Marketing from C.S.U.N. Successful careers the full Council collaboratively to prioritize growing and we get people back to work. cultural impacts of COVID-19, it will be in Grocery and Wireless Telecommunications and make decisions accordingly. A healthy Executive experience is an incredible asset important to have leaders in place who are allowed me to sharpen my business acumen in and vibrant economy for Ventura as a whole during times of stress and discord. I have experienced, knowledgeable and creative. My land development, contract negotiations and will be one that is good for all residents of managed through recessions and the difficult years as a councilmember and chair of the retail space development all over Southern Ventura across all districts and provides each budgets they create. Business growth will city’s Finance and Budget Committee have California. district the resources needed to meet its most lead us out of these tough times and I have given me a firm understanding of govern- Platform: pressing issues. a track record of growing companies. Some ment processes, financial stability and the Balance Ventura city budget. (currently in My breadth of professional and talk about growth, I have done it. priorities of our community. muti-milion deficit) community experience in a variety of settings Turning to public safety, the Ventura As a centuries-old town, we have chal- Reduce Crime. (currently 37% higher than and my personal style make me uniquely Police Department enjoys an overall reputa- lenges with aging infrastructure, but also national average and 5% higher than national qualified to serve District 7 and Ventura. I tion of fairness, transparency and profession- enjoy the unique character of our historic average for violent crime) have strong professional credentials with 40+ alism. They just completed their strategic buildings and cultural heritage. Our spec- Attract business and employment base to years as a business and legal professional, plan that identifies their mission, values and tacular geographic location, bounded by Ventura. including holding law licenses in California vision. It lays out the priorities of the depart- the ocean, two rivers and hillsides, is truly Make our streets safe. and Texas. My personal style is collaborative, ment and commits to community policing, our “good fortune,” to be celebrated and Eliminate vacant business blight. direct and honest, and I have proven myself to professional development training on how protected. Policies that guide our future, Ensure housing development is balanced be an effective facilitator and organizational to de-escalate tense interactions. We are while balancing conservation, environmen- and not just pockets of city. leader. As the Visitors Center and Convention fortunate that Chief Schlinder and Assistant tal sustainability, quality of life and growth, Vote NO on any sales tax increases. Bureau Board Chair, I gained insight into the Chief Dickey will lead us through these chal- will be enacted in the upcoming adoption Keep open space free and accessible for operations and economics of Ventura and lenging times. of a new General Plan, and will need steady, residents. the value of its unique assets. A key priority for the future of Ventura is responsive leadership. Challenges: The last few years have definitely dished the protection of our beaches, the ocean, the The core services of public health and 50% of the homeless people in United up challenges to Ventura. With these chal- hillsides and our waterways. While many are safety, street paving, sidewalk maintenance, States live in California. A good portion of lenges come opportunities to create a true talking about the updating of the General parks and urban forestry remain high those live right here in Ventura. I believe in tipping point, whereby we can take a fresh Plan, we need to also concentrate a lot of priorities, and I will give them my continu- feeding the hungry and providing shelter to look at why we do what we do and how we effort on building a Coastal Plan. We owe ing attention and support. My focus will those that need shelter but I am not in favor operate – making sure our governing efforts it to ourselves and the generations that will also include enhancements to keep our of street camping and panhandling. The support the needs of the community today follow, to protect our coastline. In addition, downtown and midtown thriving. I was stabbing murder at the Aloha grill was the and lay foundation for the Ventura we want we should continue our progress to improve instrumental in the creation of Main Street last straw. I fully support our Chief of Police for tomorrow. bike lanes and trails. I can’t wait to see the im- Moves, the downtown street closure that and the strategic plan. Ventura has the As I have campaigned, I have received provements in the bike path and pedestrian enables outdoor dining to keep our restau- highest crime rate in Ventura County and numerous endorsements by organizations in walkways near Surfer’s Point and the Fair- rants in business through the pandemic. that directly correlates to the homeless. We our community including those representing grounds. I believe we should push the State The Midtown business district also needs need to work closely with those sister cities Ventura’s first responders and its businesses, to improve their path and walkway through attention and I am working with merchants to bring safety back to our streets. Not and the labor organizations representing San Buenaventura State Beach. and others to visually enhance the streets- only does it affect our crime rate but our so many of our working families – these en- The General and Coastal Plans need cape, plant more street trees and improve Fire Department spends a high percentage dorsements were received after many hours to align smart growth with our need for af- parking lots. of their calls rescuing homeless when they of completing questionnaires and partici- fordable housing in an environment of water With sea level rise and increasing storm could be working on preventing future pating in numerous interviews. Throughout crisis and recent fires. Constant feedback surges, our coastline is being battered. As the fires. We do have many programs in place these processes, I shared this same message from the community should be the hallmark vice-chair of BEACON, a multi-county joint but most are only sustaining the problems and believe that my assessment of where we of building these plans. People will support powers authority, we are addressing beach and not working towards elimination. I are and where we need to head resonates with what they help to build. erosion and clean oceans with grant-funded have no secret weapon but I will make it the so many in Ventura. I will reach out to all members of the projects, such as the Surfer’s Point Managed highest priority. I have the capability, the capacity and community as my endorsements and recog- Retreat. This project will complete the I love this great city. I taught my the heart to support the effort in front of us, nitions reveal. I am fortunate to be recog- expansion of the dune area and move the daughters how to surf here, We’ve camped and to be a valuable part of the conversation nized by the following organizations NAACP, eroding bike path inland, away from wave locally, we attend the fair on a regular basis to shape Ventura for years to come. I am Mixteco, Hispanic Coalition and the Credit action. To help prevent harmful coastal litter and we visit downtown as often as possible. hopeful that as I campaign and as you get to Union industry. and reduce plastic waste, I recently introduced Let’s get though this Covid Virus safely and know me, you will believe this too! And, re- In addition, I have earned the endorse- to the City Council an ordinance banning continue to make Ventura a Destination city gardless of who you vote for this election year ments of Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Styrofoam use by restaurants in Ventura. in the future together. 2020 – use your vote as your voice and please State Assembly Members Monique Limon It is essential that as future development vote! and Jacqui Irwin. Please visit my website at is considered, our city government requires To learn more about me – visit Pedersen- JoeSchroederForCityCouncil.com to see over compatible, high-quality projects that take 4Ventura.com 20 endorsements from leaders in education, into account our limited water supply, traffic police, the community, seniors and the Dem- and public safety impacts such as emergency ocratic Party. evacuation. I am committed to transparency in decision-making, respect for our small- town neighborhood character, the creation of a more walkable, bike-friendly community and the preservation of open space and hillsides for future generations. I would be honored to have your vote. Christy Weir Nancy Pedersen Candidate for City Council District 7 City council I am honored to have the opportu- nity to run for a Ventura City Council seat Joe Schroeder candidates Candidate for City Council District 7 to represent District 7. District 7 covers the District 2 most land mass of all districts, capturing all of In 2009, I accepted the role as the Christy Weir Doug Halter Candidate for City Council District 2 Ventura’s coastline residential and business CEO/President of Ventura County Credit Dougie Michie areas plus a little inland territory between the Union, a position I held until my retirement It has been my honor to represent the Christy Weir 101 and the 126 freeways – south and west this year. During my tenure the credit union people of Ventura as a Mayor and City District 3 of Victoria Avenue. District 7 is a true hodge- doubled in size to over $1B in assets and Councilmember. I have shown a strong re- Barbara Brown podge of culinary delight – a hearty mix of membership increased by more than 50%. I sponsiveness to the needs of our community Aaron Gaston residential neighborhoods, iconic Ventura had a fortunate career that started in financial and have demonstrated thoughtful, balanced William Cornell destinations, and small and large businesses services right after graduation from Cal Poly leadership. I am running for re-election in Mike Johnson – all co-existing to drive the vitality and the Pomona. At 35 years old I became the CEO of District 2 to make sure our residents are District 7 economy of our Ventura. one of the 50 largest credit unions in the state. heard as we make decisions that impact Heather May Ellinger Under our new district structure, Ventura Nearly all local governments are going our future. Four generations of my family Nancy Pedersen will be best served by councilmembers who to be in for a financial rough ride due to have been fortunate to call this beautiful Joe Schroeder can be a voice and vote for the concerns of the economic impact on business from community our home, and my highest Michael James Nolan Ventura BREEZE October 6 – October 20, 2020 9

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Combine The best way to stay motivated is to The researchers found that partici- physical activity with a task that’s already measure and celebrate your successes: pants who had a BMI corresponding with part of your day, such as walking the dog Make an exercise and physical activity overweight or obese were more likely to or doing household chores. If you don’t plan that works for you. develop dementia. This outcome supports have 30 minutes to be active, look for Track your daily physical activity. “I have started my diet!” previous studies that indicate obesity is a three 10-minute periods. As you progress, Find new ways to increase your physical risk factor. The research team also found add more 10-minute sessions until you activity. Obesity may that abdominal obesity, associated with hit your goal! Keep track of your monthly progress to high waist circumference, at baseline is Work Out at Work see improvement. a risk factor that affects women more There are many ways to fit physical Update your exercise plan as you be associated than men. In addition, the study found activity into your regular schedule, even progress. that the association between obesity and while you are at work! Look for easy ways Don’t forget to build rewards into with dementia dementia was independent of whether a to add physical activity to your regular your plan. Write down something you A recent NIA-supported study person was a smoker, had hypertension schedule: will do for yourself when goals are published in the International Journal Continued on page 11 10 October 6 – October 20, 2020 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living

Celebrating 10 years of Medicare Open Enrollment Set a reminder—it’s time to get ready early peek at Medicare health plans and producing senior events for Medicare Open Enrollment. drug plans by using the Medicare Plan Back for its 10th year, Golden Future Los Angeles County Edition: November Medicare Open Enrollment runs Finder. If you have a Medicare Number, Expos is going virtual with the All Things 6th – November 7th from October 15 to December 7, but did you can log in or create an account to put Senior Virtual Expo Series! COVID-19 Orange County Edition: November 20th you know you can get an early look at together or access a list of your drugs, will not stop us from connecting with – November 21st next year’s health plans and prescription compare your current Medicare plan to Ventura County Baby Boomers and Inland Empire Edition: December 4th – drug plans starting on October 1? others, and see prices based on any help Seniors. December 5th Premiums for Medicare Advantage you get with drug costs. This virtual series was created specifi- Toyia Moore, Event Director with Plans are dropping to historic lows If you’re among the 1 in 3 people cally for SoCal Baby Boomers and Seniors Golden Future Expos Inc. says, “With for 2021. This type of Medicare health with Medicare who has diabetes, here’s to safely from the comfort of their no admission fee, these two-day online plan, offered by a private company that some more good news: starting in 2021, home, explore options and resources events feature a who’s who of those contracts with Medicare, is an all-in-one many participating drug plans will offer available for retirement, learn about who offer goods and services to the 50+ alternative to Original Medicare. These a 30-day supply of insulin for $35 or less new products and services, and connect market. The objective is to safely provide “bundled” plans include Part A (Hospital per month. If you take insulin and enroll with others who share the same goal of Baby Boomers and Seniors with infor- Insurance), Part B (Medical Insurance), in one of these plans, you could save an healthy aging. The series will showcase a mation and resources that they may not and usually Part D (prescription drug average of $446 per year on your out-of- vast range of exhibitors from industries be aware of or have access to during this coverage). Most plans offer extra pocket costs for insulin next year. such as healthcare, financial services, pandemic. Best of all, participants only benefits—like vision, hearing, dental, and Get ready to compare and save on legal matters, travel and recreation, home need Internet Access, and a Computer more. Medicare health plans and Medicare and garden, mobility devices, govern- or Laptop (or their phone) to be a part Starting on October 1, you can take an drug plans. ment programs, diet and exercise, Social of this terrific event!” Attendees can go Security, Medicare, and more! Attendees directly to http://www.allthingssenior- can also expect live entertainment, health virtualexpo.com to register! surveys, job and volunteer opportunities, The All Things Senior Virtual Expo online bingo, raffles, giveaways, meet & Series provides sponsors and exhibitors greet, and educational seminars from the opportunity to meet safely from the industry experts. comfort of their home or office with The 2020 ALL Things Senior Virtual attendees. In order to reserve your virtual Expo schedule is as follows: exhibit space, please contact the Sales Ventura County Edition: October 23rd – Team directly at 805-716-3303 or via October 24th e-mail at [email protected].

Laboratory Health plan Podiatry Health Education partnership Chiropractic Radiology supports SCAN, which has been in California since the 1970’s began serving Ventura Ventura County in 2004. “As a nonprofit, SCAN’s mission is to keep seniors healthy and County’s independent,” according to, Sherry Stanislaw, general manage of SCAN, Hispanic seniors headquartered in Long Beach, CA. “We offer a variety of services (see above), by Carol Leish along with offering a wide network. By As of October 1, 2020, Clinicas adding Clinica, there are now more del Camino Real, which serves 40,000 choices.” patients enrolled in Medi-Cal or According to, Stanislaw, “SCAN is a Medicare plans in Ventura County, and Medicare Advantage Plan. This means AmericanHealth Plan, has joined the that you don’t need a supplemental plan. network of SCAN Health Plan, a not-for- Also, you won’t have any deductibles. profit Medicare Advantage plan serving Thus, you can have SCAN Medicare senior in Ventura and other communi- Advantage with full payment vs. having ties in California. Clinicas’ network is Medicare with an 80%/20% payment, that comprised of specialists providing the only covers 80% of costs. Other benefits following on-site services: of enrolling in SCAN include: having a Primary Care vision and hearing coverage, along with Dental services a prescription plan. A drug prescription Internal Medicine plan is also offered. Also, a gym member- Optometry ship is provided: Silver Sneakers.” Obstetrics/Gynecology “Thus, with SCAN, you will have Behavioral Health a wide access of providers”, according Pediatrics to, Stanislaw. “You’ll also have routine Pharmacy transportation provided. And, you’ll be Cardiology saving money since you won’t be needing Ventura BREEZE October 6 – October 20, 2020 11 Senior Living to have a supplemental policy. Thus, it’s These activities relate to NIA’s affordable and comprehensive.” AD+ADRD Research Implementation Stanislaw mentioned that, “We are Milestone 2.B, “Determine interrela- super excited to be partnering with tionships among aging, cerebrovascular Clinica, serving their community, and the disease and risk factors, resilience factors, Spanish community. We have developed genetic variants, amyloid, tau, and neuro- a synergy by being able to partner with degeneration.” Clinica and with several other clinics in Reference: Ma Y, et al. Higher risk Ventura County.” of dementia in English older indi- Open enrollment is from: October viduals who are overweight or obese. 1st, 2020—December 7th, 2020, for International Journal of Epidemiology. people who are eligible for Medicare; 65 2020;dyaa099. Epub 2020 Jun 23. doi: or older; or those with disabilities of any 10.1093/ije/dyaa099. age. Coverage will begin on January 1, 2021. “Either go through your health insurance agent/broker; or, call SCAN’s Mailbox toll free #: (855) 460-7226,” according to, Continued from page 4 Sharon Armani, Senior Director. created centuries ago by our nation’s racist landowners who hired armed men to protect their property and themselves from the Obesity may be associated with dementia perceived violence of people of color and together to find other means of keeping our City of Ventura playgrounds open Continued from page 9 the poor. It’s about acting on the persistent communities safe. Continued from page 3 or diabetes, or carried the APOE 4 gene, a demand to shift our social, political and Sincerely, Please note that the Marina Park play- genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease economic paradigms to generate lasting Angelo Haynes ground will remain closed for cleaning and related dementias. peace, prosperity, educational excellence and Police Oversight Working Group and repair. Obesity continues to be a major justice in all our communities. Let’s replace Visitors to outdoor community play- public health issue across the world, much of our police force with solutions that Dear Editor: grounds must comply with the following so further study could help determine actually reduce and prevent crime. Your vote, your voice. Make it heard! The State requirements: whether early interventions and lifestyle In California we’ve made a step in November election is rapidly approaching. Everyone 2 years or older should wear changes could reduce dementia risk. changing laws by dismantling our old cash Voting is your right and your duty but first a mask There is also a need to understand the bail system which penalized the poor. Let’s you must register. If you are not yet registered Wash or sanitize hands before and mechanism by which obesity increases also stop police from arming themselves to vote the deadline to register online is after you visit the risk for dementia, such as through as if they are going to war with the citizens October 19th. To register online go to Reg- Visit the park at different times or inflammation or genetic factors. Subse- who pay their salaries, police unions from isterToVote.ca.gov. The League of Women days to avoid crowds quent studies should involve frequent getting too powerful and city councils from Voters of Ventura County recommends that Maintain distance from others check-ins to monitor the development of indiscriminately throwing money at police all registered voters check their registration outside your home dementia and potentially find common departments. Should a police department status online at VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov. You Don’t bring food or drink into the symptoms or factors among obese partic- really be able to demand double the amount will want to be sure that your address is playground ipants. of any other department in a city’s budget, current since ballots will be mailed to you, and Limit visit to 30 minutes when others This research was funded in part and get it? to select your language preference. Prepare are waiting so everyone can use the space by NIA grant R01AG017644. ELSA is What we fund is what we tolerate - now to make sure your vote is counted! To learn more about State guidance, funded in part by NIA grant R01AG7644. racism, exploitation, injustice! Let’s work Kathy Morgan, Ventura visit www.cdpha.ca.gov.

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Aaron Gaston candidate for City Council in District 3 joined the gathered residents. Dean Drive residents implore City to install speed humps to mitigate speeding traffic by Richard Lieberman “We are here to make our street ment or speed humps installed. Doing safer,” stated John Coffman. Speaking both enhanced enforcement and in- to a crowd of Dean Drive residents who stalling speed humps would curtail have been concerned about speeding speeding on the block and achieve cars, accidents and what they believe the goal bringing traffic safety to the to be unsafe conditions on their street. neighborhood. The residents are looking for the City to install speed humps on a stretch of Dean Drive to slow down Calendar notice passing vehicles. Speed humps are different than the speed bumps we are for East Ventura all accustomed to. Speed humps are about 4 feet wide and gradually raise Community to impede speeding vehicles. “We have speeds on this street that Council range from 40 to 70 miles per hour,” At the next monthly meeting, on said Coffman. The City has already Thursday, Oct.15, Amy Towner, Chief installed a stop sign and two radar Executive Officer of the Health Care devices that display the speed of an Foundation for Ventura County, will give approaching vehicle. To John and the East Ventura Community Council supporters, it is not enough to keep an overview of the Foundation’s mission motorists from regularly speeding and its role in stepping up to help in the through the neighborhood. They Pandemic. believe that installing the “humps” is In addition, a representative of the the best response to slow drivers down. Ventura Unified School District will Ventura Police Department statis- present information on Measure H, the tics show that from 2005 to 2015 there parcel tax extension measure on Novem- were 770 tickets issued for speeding ber’s ballot. on Dean Drive. “That represents five Additional agenda items may be percent of all tickets issued in the city,” added if time permits. Please check the added Coffman. “That is out of 17,700 website for updates. tickets issued city wide,” he said. The meeting will be held online Adding Coffman said, “The length of via the Zoom application. Go here this road is about three quarters of a to view: https://us02web.zoom.us/ mile there is about 700 miles of roads j/84566749793?pwd=VXNMY1EwRml- in the city, we are about one tenth of NdHNRY3pMTHZrb1NJUT09 one percent,” he added. “We want them You will first need to download the (the police) to write more tickets to get Zoom app on your desktop or smart the speed down, but enforcement has phone. You do not need an account. If stopped,” Coffman said. you miss the meeting, you can view it From May 1st to June 20, fifty-three later on the website www.eastventura.org. days that showed about five thousand The meeting will start promptly at 7 vehicles traveling at 36 miles per hour p.m. or greater, six hundred vehicles were For more information, contact EVCC traveling at 40 miles per hour faster Chair Marie Lakin at eastventuracc@ and one going seventy-two miles per gmail.com hour. The data was compiled by city traffic engineer and collected from the The Bookmark radar signs already installed. “We had a pretty bad accident about About Libraries four weeks ago and it was a hit and run driver, guy came through here fast and and Friends hit a car,” Coffman said. “The police by Jill Forman department won’t enforce it any more they have other priorities,” he added. Ventura’s libraries are alive and well! “It would cost the city about $25,000 to Their doors may be closed, but their install speed humps,” he added. community access is wide open, with Aaron Gaston candidate for ongoing outreach and services to the City Council in District 3 joined the citizens of Ventura. gathered residents “you all need to Welcome to the first column of “The contact the city manager we really Bookmark,” dedicated to informing need to get this fixed.” Gaston said. Breeze readers about the activities and Attending residents agree they offerings of the libraries and the Friends want to see either enhanced enforce- Continued on page 15 Ventura BREEZE October 6 – October 20, 2020 13 Harbor Patrol Blotter

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festival fosters a deeper understanding of Ventura the connection we share with the planet and our role as stewards to keep it healthy. Land Trust The festival raises $50,000 each year for the organization’s efforts to offer protected open spaces for free public access, build announces new trails, and provide hands-on environ- mental education to thousands of Ventura livestream Wild County students. This year, guests will be part of the festival & Scenic Film from the safety of home and the comfort of their athleisure. Snacks and meals Festival included with ticket levels create a fun food Ventura Land Trust is pleased to and drink atmosphere. A single household present its 9th annual Wild & Scenic film festival ticket is $35. Household film Film Festival On Tour on Friday, October festival tickets and food packages range 16th via an exciting new digital livestream from $50 to $125. format. This signature fundraising event Ventura filmmaker Jason Hernandez supports Ventura Land Trust’s mission will be featured in the film line-up with to permanently protect the land, water, his film The Lower Ventura River. The Answer in a Breeze wildlife and scenic beauty of the Ventura film depicts Ventura Land Trust Preserve Question: region for current and future generations. Director Dan Hulst’s work managing I don’t know what council district that I live in for the coming city council election? One of the largest environmental film the impact of humans on sensitive How do I find out? festivals in North America, the Wild & habitat in Ventura’s lower Ventura River Randy Flores Scenic Film Festival uses film to inspire and coastal estuary. Answer: activism. For Ventura Land Trust, the Visit www.venturalandtrust.org Randy: You can go to https://map.cityofventura.net/java/ccvd/ (A little complex) for tickets, or purchase tickets directly and type in your address to find your district. at https://qudio.com/event/ventura. To be placed on the ballot a candidate must circulate a nomination form provided Sponsorship opportunities are available. by the City Clerk, gathering not more than 30, but not less than 20 signatures of Contact Development Director Leslie registered voters in the City to qualify for placement on the ballot. Velez at [email protected] for This is our existing City Council: more information. Matt LaVere, Mayor - at large The mission of Ventura Land Trust Sofia Rubalcava, Deputy Mayor - District 1 is to permanently protect the land, water, Lorrie Brown, Councilmember - District 6 wildlife and scenic beauty of the Ventura Jim Friedman, Councilmember - District 5 region for current and future generations. Cheryl Heitmann, Councilmember - at large Founded in 2003, Ventura Land Trust Erik Nasarenko, Councilmember - District 4 believes that preserving open space and Christy Weir, Councilmember - at large providing public access enhances the There are 7 members of the Ventura City Council. Each member must be a regis- economy, quality of life, and public well-be- tered voter in the City. Each member represents the interests of the City as a whole. ing of Ventura and surrounding commu- Starting with the 2018 Election, four (4) Councilmembers were elected by Districts nities. The organization currently owns with the remaining three (3) Councilmembers to be elected by Districts in this election. and manages land along the Ventura River Have a question send to [email protected] and we will try to get an Continued on page 20 answer. 14 October 6 – October 20, 2020 Ventura BREEZE The Pet Page

n SPAN Thrift Store Humane Officer K King. is now open to the The Humane Society of Ventura public and looking County offers a sanctuary for pets as well for donations of adult as temporary crates, kennels, pet food, Scamp Club clothing, household ID tags and other supplies for those in (Scampclub pets are not for adoption.) items and tools if harm’s way. “We will also send out our Dedicated you’ve got items you Emergency Response Teams to assist to Scamp no longer use. with animal evacuations at the owner’s SPAN Thrift Store request,” said Hoffman. “Our primary regularly provides $10 spays and neuters concern is for the safety of people and for low income households with cats and their pets. Please do not hesitate to take dogs. them to animal rescue centers in the I’m Houdini a hound/lab mix Two upcoming clinics in October event of an emergency.” from New Jersey and Georgia. are: Friday, October 9th at the Albert H. Budgeting in advance for disasters I made my red eared slider Soliz Library - El Rio, 2820 Jourdan St., presents a unique challenge, since they turtle friend disappear with Oxnard, 93036 and a second on Friday, are impossible to predict, so financial my magic. Our favorite song October 23rd at SPAN Thrift Store support from the community is crucial is “Tiptoe through the Tulips” parking lot 110 N. Olive St. (behind Vons to help offset the costs incurred for the by Tiny Tim. on Main). HSVC’s services, noted Greg Cooper, Please call to schedule an appoint- director of community outreach for ment (805) 584-3823. the HSVC. n Fire season has arrived early; be Those who would like to support prepared. the HSVC’s emergency preparedness can The fall was commonly known drop off supplies at the Ojai shelter, at as fire season in Ventura County, but 402 Bryant St. Also, the HSVC Amazon “fire season” should now be expected Wish List has been updated to include Join Scamp Club all year (going on right now) . High examples of requested items. Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture heat, low humidity, dry brush and high n On the morning of August 28, anda little about yourself to [email protected]. winds occur these days with increasing 2020, six search teams graduated from You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. frequency, creating disastrous conditions Search Dog Foundation (SDF’s) Handler for extreme fire behavior. The Humane Course: Felicia Lee & Jax and Paul Society of Ventura County has learned to Sandigo & Cassie (California Task Force be prepared year-round. 3), Kiegon List & Chloe and James Mc- Lost pet? Go to LostCatVenturaCounty.com or The HSVC has assisted in the safe Candless & Mac (California Task Force LostDogVenturaCounty.com - free websites for finding and evacuation and relocation of animals 7), and Andrew Pitcher & Storm and posting when you’ve lost or found a cat or dog. displaced by wildfires, which erupt Mark Schroder & Koda (Nebraska Task regularly across the region and have hit Force 1). The handlers completed the close to home. For the past three years, course despite the ongoing COVID-19 Ventura and Los Angeles counties have pandemic, observing distancing and offers a range of different dog foods, Company, one lot of its Billy+Mar- been hit hard with wildfires and, in each safety protocols throughout their including chilled, dry, and wet versions, got Wild Kangaroo and Superfoods case, the HSVC has been there to help. two-week stay on campus. with an emphasis on high-quality ingre- Recipe 4lb bags of dog food have been Sadly, the Thomas Fire of 2017 was The graduating class was a combina- dients. One particular brand of food recalled. As with humans, pets that eat not the first time the HSVC has been tion of four brand new handlers from the sold by the company was voluntarily food contaminated with Salmonella called into action. “The HSVC was Bay Area and Sacramento in California, recalled because routine sampling can develop an uncomfortable illness very busy sheltering animals during as well as two veteran handlers from found Salmonella bacteria. that, in a small percentage of cases, the Wheeler Fire of 1985,” said shelter Lincoln, Nebraska, providing ample op- According to Real Pet Food may become severe. director Jolene Hoffman, who can recall portunity to learn, share experiences, and rescuing animals during the conflagra- build lifelong friendships. tion that consumed 118,000 acres and 26 n Only days after the previous dog structures and caused mass evacuations. food recall, the FDA is drawing attention “We had over 170 dogs, 150 cats and to another voluntary recall of dog food, about 35 horses that we took in during this time over the risk of Salmonella con- the 15-day fire that burned around the tamination. The recall impacts one dog Ojai Valley.” food brand and shouldn’t be mistaken In the 2017 fire season, the HSVC for the dog food recall from earlier this sheltered 320 animals. In the 2018 month, which involved the presence of season, it sheltered 244 animals and last a potentially deadly toxin that results year, 284 animals. from a naturally-occurring mold. As In preparation for this year’s fire expected, dog food owners are advised to season, the HSVC has increased capacity get rid of the potentially contaminated for animal intake as well as outfitting its dog food to protect both their own and fleet of trucks, vans and stock trailers their pet’s health. with equipment and supplies. “It’s one The latest dog food recall in the of those situations where we plan for the United States was issued on September worst but hope for the best,” said HSVC 22 from Real Pet Food Company, which Congratulations to the six newest canine disaster search teams. 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Sally is still searching for her forever home! Pretty girl Sally is a gorgeous 11- month-old long-haired German Shepherd. She came This ’n’ That About Libaries and Friends to the HSVC in mid-Sep- Continued from page 12 using the online catalog to request items tember after being rescued of the Library. with curbside pickup. During the hours in the field by our Humane Nancy Schram, Library Director, for curbside pickup, you can also speak Officers. Sweet and playful, has this to say about her staff, “After the to a librarian on the phone or chat online Sally’s hobbies include closure of the Ventura County Library through the vencolibrary.org website. playing with toys, going for branches on March 16 due to COVID-19, Did you know the library will buy long walks on a leash, and the library employees immediately went books you want to read? There is a link splashing around in the into action and pivoted quickly to find on the website, “Tell Us What to Buy.” water. She is a very high safe ways to continue to provide library Requests are reviewed; if the book is energy pup, so her ideal forever home will be with an active owner that can services and resources in as many ways approved it is sent to your house! After take her on lots of walks and outdoor adventures. Sally is also a case dog, possible. I’m so proud of the Ventura reading it, you take it to your branch to meaning she was rescued by our Humane Officers while investigating a case County Library team.” be added to the collections. in the field. Because of this, all adoption applications submitted for her will At the beginning of the shutdown, the Here are a few more of the accom- be reviewed and approved by our Humane Officers. The HSVC is performing eLibrary proved to be invaluable. During plishments of the Ventura library system adoptions by appointment only at this time due to COVID-19. If you are in- the month of April, checkouts of eBooks during the pandemic: terested in adopting Sally, please visit our website and click the orange “Let’s increased 80%. In response, the library Enabled over 600 children to participate Get Started” button to fill out an adoption appointment request to meet her! system made considerable investment in in Virtual “Summer Reading Program increasing the eLibrary offerings, which 2020” now consist of over 100,000 ebooks. Provided school districts with thousands In May, The Ventura County Library of student “e-Cards” to connect to free website rolled out a new look under the library resources and books online banner “Your Library at Home” featuring Gave out 3,000 STEAM takeaway kits to pages of interest to kids, teens, and children during Summer 2020 adults. It is a onestop­ shop­ for individ- Offered free, live online Homework Help uals, parents, and teachers looking for and Tutoring in English and Spanish, 7 librarian-curated lists of online resources days per week, 63 hours per week for distance learning as well as fun. Provided Universal Free Public Wi-Fi For those less comfortable with online outside all branches, 12 hours per day at resources, there are “Video Tutorials” each location and “Need Help?” Live Chat options. Distributed over 600 Grab-and-Go Librarians began livestreaming­ and book/snack bags this summer at Avenue recording Storytimes, including bilingual Library Storytimes and STEAM themed Story- Truly a remarkable record of achieve- times. One of the Storytimes has logged ment. Schram concludes, “The Ventura 6,000 views! Storytimes are available at County Library continues to provide the Ventura County Library Facebook much needed library services during page (https://www.facebook.com/ these challenging times, and we are here Looking for a loving home for my two sweet, cute 3.5 years old cats due to my VenturaCounty­ Library­ 68759970694/)­ for you and your family. Our libraries allergy. They have been with me since two weeks of age. It’s hard to let them go and YouTube channel (https://www. have always been needed, but with though I need to. No other pet in home please! youtube.com/user/vencolibraryVideo.) the pandemic and resulting economic Glyol Pannbechi [email protected] In June, the library resumed lending hardship for so many, our libraries are out physical materials –with patrons absolutely vital.”

16 October 6 – October 20, 2020 Ventura BREEZE Ventura Music Scene New music on the scene includes Star Goes Nova, a Music Calendar project by my good friend For more up-to-the-date listings go to Christine Law who is known as VenturaRocks.com a bassist supporting such acts All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise as hard rockers, Tantrum back noted. in the day, and her husband’s band, Charles Law & Jagged The Canyon at Oxnard PACC and Suzanne Paris. She calls Oxnard Performing Arts Center it melodic bass and dubstep Parking Lot cinemata EDM (Electronic Drive in style concerts Dance Music) and she sent me Fri 10/9: L.A.vation; Natalie the single, “The Apprentice.” Gelman Ventura’s music scene is far Brewing, Winchesters, Bombay Another good friend has been Sat 10/10: Hard Days Night from rockin’ but at least the Bar and Grill, the Winery and hard at work producing music on Sun 10/11: Corazon de Mana process of healing has begun Copa Cubana. I’m as diligent, her own for the first time, Sally Friday 10/16: The Fab Four and the County/City is allowing if not more than most, when Williams of the Swilly’s and she Sat 10/17: Jon B music once again as long as it comes to taking the virus worked with Doug Pettibone and Sun 10/18: Queen Nation venues follow their strict rules seriously. I hope all venues will Taras Prodaniuk; she sent me her Concerts in Your Car to keep everyone concerned safe. heed the rules and ensure there single called “Suffering.” And Ventura County Fairgrounds Though I shared it in my last is space between the musician (s) finally, Bill Rotella is about to 10 W. Harbor Blvd. column, it bears repeating what and the patrons. Not all venues release a new album next month Fri 10/8: Slightly Stoopid is allowed, “Live solo or duet have the luxury of the extra called Smoke and the Eartht- Sat 10/10: Chris Janson (from same household) singers/ space needed, which is sad, but ones, he sent me a single off of Sat 10/17: Ticket to Ride musicians can perform outdoors at least we’re on the road now to it called, “The Other Side.” I’m Fri 10/23: The Beach Boys at restaurants, bars, or wineries. heading back to more live music. super excited to share all three Sat 10/24: Oingo Boingo (former The soloist/duet must stay at Just added to Concerts in songs on the Pam Baumgardner members) least 20 feet away from patrons Your Car (CIYC) at the fair- Music hour (episode 119) which Sat 10/31: Aaron Lewis & Sully and not amplify the music to the grounds here in Ventura is the airs Tuesdays and Fridays at 5 Erna point where people have to lean band 311 which pretty much and Sundays at noon, and will Sat 11/14: 311 (two shows) in to be heard. The live music defies being pigeon-holed into run 10/6 – 10/18 at 104.1 FM, Leashless Brewing cannot cause people to gather. one genre. Hip hop, rock, KPPQ-LP out of Caps Media. 585 E. Thompson Blvd. It should be for the benefit of reggae, funk, in a nutshell? Flat Do you have any music-re- Music 6 pm the business patrons who are out danceable fun. The band is lated news or upcoming shows Fri 10/9: Michael & Leticia already seated and not to attract playing two shows on Saturday, (online or live) you want help (Mighty Cash Cats) people to gather around the per- November 14. The other two publicizing? Please send all Winchesters formers and/or stage. All other venues for CIYC have ramped up information short or long to 632 E. Main Street local and state guidance must be and I’m happy to report that all [email protected], and Music 3-6 pm followed.” bands playing in Arizona or San for updated music listings Sun 10/11: Déjà vu Too Stepping up to the plate to Diego have or will be playing daily, go to www.VenturaRocks. Sun 10/18: Vanise Terry date here in town are Leashless here locally. com. Sun 10/25: Two’s Company

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Ventura Art Scene that he get help, not punishment. The vandalism was discovered, and the police were called by a con- scientious citizen, Scott Adams, who remained on the scene until the cops arrived. Mr. Adams advocated for the value of this community sponsored public art when the officers were reluctant to press charges in absence of the property owner. The entire mural would likely have been damaged if not for citizen action, the police taking action, and Pitcher with Pear - Bonnie Quan at community public art being perceived Buenaventura Gallery. as valuable and worth saving. Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts Grateful as we are, that, for us, is Members’ Choice Seaside Exhibiting: Now not necessarily cause for celebration. - November 9, 2020 We estimate $2,000.00 worth of res- Open Hours: Friday thru Monday, toration work, and are hoping the 11am - 6pm On the night of September 9 someone individual will not strike again. BAA members depict local sights and Community volunteers cleaned the mural, took chalk, marker pens, and a knife sentiments — mementos for both tourists so that the restoration work could begin. and some bad intentions to the mural. and locals. Plus the art and artisan crafts of Chalk and marker pen graffiti are rela- 10 resident BAA artists. Mural tively easy to remove. Damage done by The Buenaventura Gallery a knife requires repainting (at another Members’ Choice vandalism cut location) and patched into the existing Exhibiting: Now - November 14, 2020 mural. 5 mural panels and several in- Open Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, noon - short formation lettering panels sustained 4pm and by appointment - 805-648-1235 damage-slashed by the knife. A select group of BAA members exhibit by M.B. Hanrahan and Moses Mora The perpetrators of public art their individual styles, subjects and media. Creators the Tortilla Flats mural vandalism are rarely caught, but in Our most recent collaboration, this case, someone was arrested and the Tortilla Flats Legacy mural, corner charged with felony vandalism. The of W. Main St, and S. Ventura Ave. person arrested is well known to the only recently completed 2/2020, was local police, he’s homeless and has unfortunately recently vandalized. mental health issues. We would prefer

COUNTY of VENTURA COVID-19 TESTING The County of Ventura has expanded free COVID-19 testing throughout the county for residents who have the slightest suspicion of having COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with it. You don't need to have health insurance, but may be asked for it if you do. Symptoms of COVID-19 can be: Close contact means: • Cough or shortness of breath • Sharing a home • OR other symptoms: fever greater than 100.4°F, chills, muscle • Being closer than 6 feet for more than 10 minutes without wearing a mask pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell • Having contact with the bodily fluids (spit, blood) of the sick person through coughing, sneezing, sharing utensils OPTUMSERVE STATE LOCATION COVID-19 testing for all community members. Please register by calling or registering online. Online: www.lhi.care/covidtesting • Phone: 1-888-634-1123 • Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 8am – 8pm Thousand Oaks Library – Newbury Park Branch – 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320 DRIVE-UP TESTING SITES WALK-UP TESTING SITE Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 10am – 7pm • No appointment or insurance is needed No appointment or insurance is needed Moorpark College Ford Dealership Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday 9am – 6pm 7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021 128 S. Hallock Dr., Santa Paula, CA 93060 Ventura County Fairgrounds Oxnard College (Weekend Hours: Friday–Tuesday 10am – 7pm) 10 W. Harbor Blvd in Ventura 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard, CA 93033 Enter at Gate 2 VENTURA COUNTY URGENT CARE LOCATIONS For pre-screening and appointment, call the hotline at 805-652-7660 OXNARD VENTURA EAST COUNTY SANTA CLARA RIVER VALLEY Las Islas Family Medical Group South Academic Family Medicine Center Conejo Valley Family Medical Group Fillmore Family Medical Group 325 West Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard, 93033 300 Hillmont Ave., Bldg. 340, Ventura, 93003 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 200 828 W. Ventura St., Fillmore, 93015 Open 7 days/week from 9am - 5pm Monday–Saturday 9am - 4pm Thousand Oaks, 91360 Monday–Friday 9am – 5pm Open 7 days/week from 9:15am - 4:30pm Magnolia Family Medical Center West Ventura Medical Clinic 2240 E. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard, 93036 133 W. Santa Clara St., Ventura, 93001 Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic Monday–Friday 8:30am - 5pm Open 7 days/week from 9am – 5pm 1227 East Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 93065 Monday–Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday & Sunday 9am – 2pm 18 October 6 – October 20, 2020 Ventura BREEZE Lighter Breeze Solutions on page 13

personal matter also might be helped with friendly intervention. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Trying to resolve a workplace problem with a longtime associate can be difficult. Consider bringing in an impartial third party to help you both reach a mutually accept- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A able solution. workplace change doesn’t seem to SCORPIO (October 23 to November have turned out quite as you’d hoped. 21) This is a good time to assess your Never mind: Just treat yourself to a current career situation. Consider healthy dollop of that Aries self-con- whether you have a chance to move fidence, and you’ll soon view things up where you are now, or if you differently. should look elsewhere. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to of the support you might have hoped December 21) With education being for in a difficult situation might not a dominant part of this week’s aspect, be there. But you have the strength one of the things you might want to rely on your own capabilities if to think about is taking courses to you must. Good luck. enhance your career opportunities. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A dis- CAPRICORN (December 22 to agreement with a longtime friend January 19) You might have a can be painful, but it also can be a problem trying to stay focused on learning lesson. Insist on a full and a matter you’d rather not deal with. complete airing of views. You’ll both But the sooner you do, the sooner it come away the better for it. will be resolved and out of the way. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A AQUARIUS (January 20 to February stalled relationship can be restarted 18) An unforeseen complication with some give and take on both creates a difficult problem. But sides. And while it could take more things get resolved once you use your time than you expect, don’t rush ability to turn negative situations it. Be patient, and let it happen into positive experiences. naturally. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) LEO (July 23 to August 22) An op- The Pisces penchant for doing the portunity to move a long-stalled right thing at the right time helps project from concept to construc- you deal with a particularly trouble- tion might be opening up for the some situation. Consider your best Big Cat. Meanwhile, be prepared to option, and act accordingly. spend more time dealing with family BORN THIS WEEK: Although you matters. might sometimes seem rigid in your VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) views, your love of justice makes you Use your Virgo organizational skills a trusted friend everyone can rely on. to line up support to help you deal with a sticky workplace problem. A (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. Ventura BREEZE October 6 – October 20, 2020 19 Showtime

The stories offered this year are Bertha by Bill Nash, Take My Life Please by Mitch Stone, Pancho Barnes by Linda Livingston, Josie’s Tale by Jeanie Hayes, Red Shoes by John Nichols, Saving Grace by Mary Alice Henderson, and Speak No Evil by Jim Kasmir and Jeff Rack. SPTC recommends enhancing the evening by setting the scene appropri- ately for your viewing pleasure. Dim the lights, gather some spooky snacks (I highly recommended peeled grapes for their sliminess and something crunchy to pretend you are munching on bones), A View From House Seats drink something red, get comfortable and invite the whole family to settle in for SPTC Coming A some good old fashioned story-telling. It’s all family frightly, I mean, friendly. ‘Haunting This year’s event is a Pay-What-You- Can event. Reservations can be made by by Shirley Lorraine calling the Ghostwalk Haunt Line at 805- Santa Paula Theater Center’s popular 525-3073 or on the SPTC website either annual Ghostwalk is taking a new turn at www.santapaulatheatercenter.org this year. Every year for the past 25 or www.ghostwalk.com or via email at years, Ghostwalk has been presented in a [email protected]. While you’re different location in Santa Paula, telling on www.ghostwalk.com, check out the stories based on historical events of the merchandise you can order which also area. This year, the ghosts are expanding helps support the theater’s efforts. their haunting by streaming directly to The event will be streamed to SPTC’s your house. Beware and prepare. YouTube channel for public viewing at No need to wait either. Chose a the following link, https://www.youtube. weekend to catch one of the nine per- com/user/santapaulatheaterctr. It can formances– Friday, Saturday or Sunday also be seen at https://www/facebook. - October 9, 10 or 11, 16, 17 or 18, 23, com/santapaulatheatercenter. 24, 25. To be presented at 7 p.m. on each Fall is in the air. Leaves are falling. It of these dates, this year’s virtual offering is time for the spooks, ghosts and goblins is “Ghostwatch” featuring spooky to appear. October (can you believe it’s “deadtime” stories by local authors. Run October already?) is the perfect time for time is about 90 minutes. snuggling up to that warm computer in The event will be Ghost-hosted by your jammies with snacks, drinks and one of Ventura County’s most colorful perhaps something or someone to cling living spirits – Doug Friedlander. Actors to while watching SPTC’s 2020 version filmed at unique locations around Santa of this always-exciting long-standing Paula will present their scripted stories tradition. Join in. Tune in. You will be for your enjoyment. Each of the stories glad you did. Oh, and please make a has been part of a previous Ghostwalk, so donation to the theater so these events you may relive some shivers as you listen. can continue. All proceeds benefit the Woven into all the stories are locations Santa Paula Theater Center directly. and events from Santa Paula history. Happy hauntoween!

Streaming Spotlight Enola disguised herself as a boy, went by Cindy Summers to the train station and headed off to find her mother. She slipped into a private Enola Holmes car, where a young man a was hiding in Amazon Originals a luggage bag. He introduced himself as Viscount Tewkesbury, the Marquess of Basilwether (Louis Partridge), who snuck onboard to escape his family. Enola then placed cyphers in every paper she thought her mother may read. Breeze rating from 1 to 4 palm trees, Enola then went to the only address 4 being best. she saw her mother write letters to in London, where upstairs she found a Eudoria Holmes (Helena Bonham group of women practicing martial arts. Carter) named her daughter Enola Enola was attacked by the man from (Millie Bobby Brown) because she was the train, set off some explosives to escape a fan of word games and is “alone” and decided to find Tewkesbury. Enola spelled backwards, as wanted Enola to went to the flower market, and found grow up to be an independent woman. Tewkesbury there. They went back to On the morning of Enola’s sixteenth where Enola was staying when Inspector birthday, she discovered her mother had Lestrade from Scotland Yard burst into left leaving some gifts, including some the room, catching Enola and turned her handmade cards with pressed flowers over to Mycroft, who dropped her off at with inspirational sayings. Miss Harrison’s Finishing School. The disappearance of her mother Enola realized the Tewkesbury was in prompted the return of her two brothers, danger because his vote for change would Mycroft (Sam Claflin) and Sherlock carry much weight with the current (Henry Cavill), the famous detective, Lords in power, and at that very moment scholar, chemist, virtuoso violinist, Tewkesbury showed up in a wicker crate. expert marksman, pugulist, and brilliant Tewkesbury used the crate to sneak deductive thinker. Sherlock deduced Enola out, and they escaped by stealing that his mother had planned leaving and Miss Harrsion’s motor car and headed to not returning. Mycroft’s main concern Tewkesbury’s home having determined it was finding a bording school for Enola, was his uncle who was trying to kill him. which she did not want, but Enola was They again encounter the man from legally Mycroft’s ward in the absence of the train, who knocked out Enola and their mother. Continued on page 20 20 October 6 – October 20, 2020 Ventura BREEZE

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Enola Homes Ventura Land Trust announces Continued from page 19 Continued from page 13 attempted to kill Tewkesbury, but Enola and in the Ventura hillsides, including used a Jujitzu move causing him to fall the 2,100-acre Harmon Canyon Preserve, onto a a statue and die. Tewkesbury’s opened in June 2020. Harmon Canyon grandmother revealed herself as the Preserve is Ventura’s first large-scale nature person behind the plan to kill Tewkesbury preserve. All preserves are open to the and used a shotgun to shoot her grandson. public daily from dawn to dusk for free. Fortunately, Tewkesbury was wearing a Ventura Land Trust received accreditation metal shield and was unharmed. by the Land Trust Alliance in 2019. Learn Enola returned to her room to find more and become a member at www.ven- her mother who said she couldn’t stay turalandtrust.org. but wanted to apologize and explain Founded in 1982, the Land Trust that she had to leave to secure a future Alliance is a national land conservation world for her daughter, only to learn her organization that works to save the places daughter had been behind protecting people need and love by strengthening land Tewkesbury to support the Reform Bill. conservation across America. Connect with Millie Bobby Brown is perfect in her them online at www.landtrustalliance.org. role as Enola Holmes in this amusing Facebook - https://www.facebook. detective story. com/venturalandtrust Rated: PG-13 Instagram - https://www.instagram. 123 minutes com/venturalandtrust/@venturalandtrust

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