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The City of Ventura is celebrating Small Business Week with free workshops, resource fairs, and year-round support programs designed to help local entrepreneurs thrive. From expert-led planning sessions to one-on-one guidance, the city is investing in the backbone of its economy.
Two breast cancer survivors turned their personal experience into a community event that raised $10,000 for local families facing treatment costs. The Ventura Breast Cancer Walk returns this October to help even more neighbors.
Ventura County is making home energy upgrades more affordable while creating quality jobs through a new program that trains local workers and helps residents save on efficient heating and cooling. The two-year initiative will install 100 heat pumps and support four small businesses.
Ventura County is making energy-efficient home upgrades more affordable while creating local jobs through a new $250,000 program. Residents can get rebates on heat pump installations while unemployed workers gain paid training in clean energy careers.
When flames trapped a young boy on the third floor of a burning duplex in Ventura County, firefighters rushed into action to bring him safely to the ground. The child is expected to be okay after the daring rescue.
Magnus Kalins just wants to talk about golf, fish tacos, and video games. But the Ventura teen who survived a rare cancer at age 2 is now inspiring others to fund breakthroughs for kids facing the same fight.
Last year, more than 900 Ventura County volunteers picked up nearly 8,000 pounds of trash during California's Coastal Cleanup Day. This September, the beloved annual event returns with 23 official cleanup sites ready to welcome nature lovers across the county.
Eric Ventura spent his summers working in California fields alongside his family, wondering how he'd afford college. Now the Foothill High grad is heading to his dream school with a scholarship that recognizes his hard work.
A quick-thinking neighbor in Kissimmee ran into a burning home to rescue a bedridden man who was asleep when flames erupted through the roof. The unnamed hero pulled the man to safety before firefighters arrived at the Buena Ventura Lakes home.
Three local California middle schools just earned one of the state's most prestigious academic honors, standing out among 2,600 schools statewide. Medea Creek, Los Cerritos, and Monte Vista middle schools made the cut for exceptional student achievement.
Three California firefighters rescued a kitten named Suki after she wedged herself inside an entertainment center just weeks after joining her new family. The heartwarming rescue video has already racked up over 7 million views online.
A tiny university hatchery just produced 200,000 giant freshwater prawns, enough to stock an entire commercial farm and launch Australia's first Indigenous-led prawn industry. Scientists expected 10,000 at most.
Three DC-area high school seniors walked into what they thought was their final scholarship interview. Instead, they discovered they'd all won full four-year rides to college.
A rescue bald eagle who spent 20 years at a California zoo became a lifesaver herself, donating blood to help save Jackie, the critically ill Big Bear eagle. The collaboration between wildlife centers shows how rescued animals can give back in extraordinary ways.
Portugal chose stability and hope over division, electing center-left candidate António José Seguro as president with 70% of the vote. The decisive win signals voters' embrace of unity after years of political uncertainty.
When a 67-year-old boater crashed onto Santa Rosa Island as wildfires raged around him, his quick thinking and the Coast Guard's swift action turned a potentially tragic situation into a successful rescue. He walked away without a single injury.
The Pacifica High girls wrestling team traveled 260 miles and spent 12 hours on the road to make history. They returned home with their first-ever CIF-Southern Section championship trophy.
A San Diego high school robotics team just beat 600 competitors from 100 countries to win the world championship. The Holy Cows from High Tech High brought home the title after years of inspiring students to pursue STEM careers.
Volunteers at the Yarrow Family YMCA in Westlake Village are organizing a free prom closet for the third year, ensuring every teen can attend their big night in style. The April event provides complete prom attire at no cost to students who need it.
Forty everyday citizens in Thousand Oaks patrol neighborhoods, write reports, and handle traffic control so sworn deputies can focus on serious crimes. These Volunteers in Policing contribute thousands of hours yearly and just got six new vehicles to boost their community presence.
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