A Roundup of Our Region
If you rely on our Community Calendar to keep track of future happenings, this newsfeed will keep you abreast of what’s happened in the recent past! Here, you’ll get timely intelligence from the frontlines of Ventura County’s progressive movement, along with commentary powered by our expertise and experience as advocates. You can also access our most recent email newsletters.
(Blue indicates a calendar event. Red indicates a story about JFAVC. Orange indicates the month’s best articles.)
January 2025 âïž
Posted: 19 January 2025
Subject: Women’s March in Ventura marks ninth year of protests
Message: “Ventura resident Katie Clunen said she felt compelled to join the Women’s March Saturday in downtown Ventura for her daughters and to make her own voice heard.”
Posted: 19 January 2025
Subject: Enfoque (In Focus) Community Opening Reception
Message: We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of the exhibition “Focus: Indigenous Mexican Voices of Ventura County!” “đ This special project features the work of National Geographic photographer, Diego Huerta Photographer.
Posted: 19 January 2025
Subject: Los Angeles Strong: Volunteer with Women’s March Foundation on January 25th 2025
Message: Weâre thrilled to announce weâve added a new Day of Service on Saturday, January 25th, as weâve reached capacity for tomorrowâs volunteer event. To sign up, please click the link.
Posted: 19 January 2025
Subject: Ventura County Law Enforcement Statement Regarding Immigration Enforcement
Message: Local law enforcement leaders have received inquiries about their roles in enforcing immigration laws. As law enforcement leaders within Ventura County, we feel it is important to re-emphasize our longstanding practices in this area.
Posted: 18 January 2025
Subject: Emergency Pedagogy Without Borders in Los Angeles California Fires Fundraiser
Message: Emergency Pedagogy Without Borders is an international organization of Teachers trained in Emergency and Trauma Pedagogy. Our team is currently working to raise funds for the devastating Eaton / Pacific Palisades Fires.
Posted: 13 January 2025
Subject: Formulario de AdmisiĂłn para Evaluar las Necesidades de la Comunidad-LA Fires
Message: Estamos realizando una evaluaciĂłn de necesidades para determinar si los residentes indocumentados que viven en el Condado de Ventura fueron afectados econĂłmicamente en el trabajo por los recientes incendios en Los Angeles.
Posted: 13 January 2025
Subject: 2025 Museum of Ventura County Art Scholarships
Message: The Museum of Ventura County is excited to announce $20,000 in scholarships for gifted students pursuing visual arts careers in 2025! This includes the NEW Gail Faulkner Memorial Arts Scholarship, honoring a beloved local watercolor artist.
Posted: 13 January 2025
Subject: 2025 Point in Time Count
Message: We still need volunteers for the 2025 Homeless Count! Please join us on January 22nd for the unsheltered surveys across Ventura County. This count is required for our federal and state grants addressing homelessness. Thank you for your support!
đ December 2024
Posted: 30 December 2024
Subject: What is Beauty? Rethinking Womenâs Portraiture in Art
Message: Join us on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for a FREE community event celebrating the exhibit opening of What is Beauty? Rethinking Womenâs Portraiture in Art.
Posted: 30 December 2024
Subject: Why income and tense politics are limiting access to civics classes in California
Message: Lower-income students and those in politically mixed â or âpurpleâ â areas where parent pushback is more common often miss out on a comprehensive education on how government works and why it matters.
Posted: 12 December 2024
Subject: What is Beauty? Rethinking Womenâs Portraiture in Art
Message: Join us for the Opening Reception: “What is Beauty? Rethinking Womenâs Portraiture in Art” on Friday, January 17, 2025, 5:30 PM â 7:30 PM at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura.
Posted: 12 December 2024
Subject: Peace Vigil for Palestine
Message: Join the Peace Vigil for Palestine, as we share space under the winter solstice full moon to support each other during these trying times.
November 2024 đ
Posted: 18 November 2024
Subject: Fee-Waived Pet Adoptions
Message: Due to a high influx of animals arriving at VCAS, we will be offering fee-waived adoptions for all available animals in our care through November 30th. Our hope is to create space for incoming critical cases.
Posted: 18 November 2024
Subject: EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT NOW!
Message: Please contact President Biden and urge him to PUBLISH the Equal Rights Amendment to be the 28th Amendment to the Constitution.
Posted: 14 November 2024
Subject: Connecting Through Conflict: Post-Election Holiday Conversations Workshop
Message: Join Matty Stevenson for this workshop on how to navigate difficult conversations around the upcoming holiday season.
Posted: 14 November 2024
Subject: Community Brainstorming Workshop Part 2
Message: Please join the Ojai Valley Green Coalition for our Community Brainstorming Workshop Part 2 on Thursday, November 21 at The Ojai Retreat and Inn! đ§ đĄđ Capacity and parking are limited, so please carpool if possible.
Posted: 13 November 2024
Subject: Donations – Justice for All Ventura County
Message: In the year to come, Justice For All could use your support! We are planning the March in January as well as other events and educational opportunities to support all of our social justice organizations and workers.
Posted: 23 November 2024
Subject: BLUE WATER TASK FORCE
Message: The Environmental Resources Pathway at Ventura High School has partnered with Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper Stream Team to measure and record water quality at various points along the river.
đ October 2024
Posted: 18 October 2024
Subject: Donate to Christine’s Emergency Education Efforts
Message: Trained Emergency Educators volunteer to go to environmental crisis situations like hurricane, flood, fire and earthquake aftermaths, as well as devastating human-made situations like war, school shooting and other disasters.
Posted: 7 October 2024
Subject: Simi Indivisible Canvass in the AV
Message: Simi Indivisible will travel to the AV to canvass in support of George Whitesides for Congress. We will carpool or bus from the Simi Civic Center at 8:30 a.m. and return by 3 p.m. latest. Please bring a fully charged smartphone.
Posted: 7 October 2024
Subject: Ventura County is Marching Forward!!
Message: Friends, join us on the next three Thursdays at 5pm on overpasses across the county! See the link below and let us know if you can join us. We must inspire others to VOTE and make a huge statement.
Posted: 3 October 2024
Subject: TRUTH Act Hearing
Message: The County of Ventura Board of Supervisors will hold a public community forum according to the provisions of the Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act (Government Code section 7283.1).
September 2024 đŠ
Posted: 30 September 2024
Subject: 27th Annual Multicultural Festival
Message: Every year, the Oxnard Multicultural Festival is presented by the City of Oxnard’s Community Relations Commission. Come celebrate the rich cultural diversity of its residents and the cityâs history.
Posted: 24 September 2024
Subject: Violent crime dropped an estimated 3% in the United States last year, FBI crime data shows
Message: The data show murder and non-negligent manslaughter dropped in the United States nearly 12% from 2022 to 2023 â the largest decline in decades, according to the FBI. The reported number of rapes also dropped significantly, by more than 9%.
Posted: 24 September 2024
Subject: Join Us for Our Fourth Annual Playhouse Build Blitz!
Message: We invite you to join us for our annual Habitat Ventura Playhouse Build Blitz! Our Playhouse Build Blitz is a unique opportunity for multiple teams to work together to construct and decorate children’s playhouses.
Posted: 24 September 2024
Subject: Educational Grants for Latino HS Seniors
Message: The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards is excited to kick off their 26th year! Applications are officially live for educational grants of up to $4,000 to support the Class of 2025 as they pursue higher education or launch community-focused initiatives.
Posted: 18 September 2024
Subject: Project 2025 to California: Report abortion data or lose billions in Medicaid
Message: Project 2025, the 900-page conservative playbook for the next Republican president, issues an ultimatum for California: track and report abortion data to the federal government or risk losing billions in Medicaid funding for reproductive health.
Posted: 18 September 2024
Subject: Moorpark Chamber Job Fair
Message: đą Moorpark Chamber Fall Job Fair! đ Join us on Sept 26, 2024 from 4-6 PM at the High Street Arts Center Parking Lot. Whether youâre hiring or job hunting, this is the place to connect! đŒ
Posted: 18 September 2024
Subject: ArtWalk Ventura
Message: ArtWalk Ventura returns this weekend, September 21-22! đšđ Explore the work of more than 200 artists, local performers, poets, and filmmakers at venues throughout Downtown Ventura, along Ventura Avenue, and many more.
Posted: 9 September 2024
Subject: As Record Heat Sweeps the US, Some People Must Choose Between Food and Energy Bills
Message: Relying on fans and open windows is working for now, but what will those needs be in coming years? What about for neighbors in mid or East County without A/C? Consider what our neighbors that have to make tough decisions to be able to manage increasing heat issues.
Posted: 9 September 2024
Subject: Health Secretary Becerra Touts Extreme Heat Protections. Farmworkers Want More.
Message: What is California doing to protect Farm Workers? Is it enough? Consider the article here.
Posted: 9 September 2024
Subject: California Democrats strike back against local conservative rebellions on LGBTQ rights, abortion
Message: Ballots are coming your way in a few weeks! Time to start reading up on the options. We’ll be highlighting vetted articles for your research. Here’s one for your consideration: protections for the LGBTQ+ community in California. Did your Rep vote the way you would have wanted her/him to?
Posted: 9 September 2024
Subject: Election 2024: Candidate forums planned across Ventura County
Message: The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Ventura County will host a series of forums for elected offices across the region. The public is invited to attend events this month and in October that showcase candidates running in the Nov. 5 election.
Posted: 7 September 2024
Subject: Heritage Foundation Spreads Deceptive Videos About Noncitizen Voters
Message: The right-wing think tank has been pushing misinformation about voting into social media feeds. The Georgia secretary of stateâs office called one video âa stunt.â
Posted: 6 September 2024
Subject: Find a Cooling Center Near You
Message: In addition to community-based cooling options such as malls, movie theaters, parks, and beaches, the following locations are available to the public to seek relief from the excessive heat.
Posted: 6 September 2024
Subject: Leader Lunch
Message: Join Ventura County Leadership Academy on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:30am for our Leader Lunch, hosted at The Colleges of Law in Ventura.
Posted: 6 September 2024
Subject: 2024 GSA Leadership Summit
Message: đŁCalling all STUDENTS!!đŁ Diversity Collective and Rainbow Umbrella are proud to announce, the very first of its kind, our first ever GSA Leadership Summit! âš
Posted: 3 September 2024
Subject: UNDIVIDE US: Film Screening
Message: Join Justice For All Ventura County for this film event! Led by a local Ventura resident, with the goal “to create a space where people of different beliefs can come together to learn communication stills and (hopefully) find ways to connect amidst differences.”
đ August 2024
Posted: 22 August 2024
Subject: Rebuilding Common Ground
Message: The 2024 Conference is on Thursday October 24th and will expand to a 2/3-day format. Evolving from our 2004 theme, this yearâs conference âRebuilding Common Groundâ will look at housing changes and trends over the last 20 years and visions for the next 20 years.
Posted: 22 August 2024
Subject: Santa Paula Latino Town Hall 2024 Awards
Message: The trailer version of our Historias de Santa Paula documentary is both bold and heartwarming. It will leave you wanting to see the full length feature coming soon to Teatro de las Americas and locations throughout Santa Paula.
Posted: 22 August 2024
Subject: All We Can Save Circle
Message: Ready to dive deeper in community, dialogue, and climate action? Join Betsy Vanleit and follow the course of the All We Can Save anthology. Itâs like a book club, but a cooler, deeper, extended version.
Posted: 22 August 2024
Subject: Back to School, Mobile Library, Financial Literacy, and more
Message: Extra! Extra! The Back to School Edition of VCOEâs Focus on Education newsletter is out now. Find out whatâs new in Ventura County public education.
Posted: 22 August 2024
Subject: Schedule your Field Visit today!
Message: Help us spread the word for our new Farm Visit program. As a part of our mission we would like to celebrate fieldworkers on site by providing lunch and when available, distributions of goods. If you are a grower please reach out to us or visit our website to complete our interest form.
Posted: 22 August 2024
Subject: ArtWalk Ventura 2024
Message: Ventura is known as one of the most creative communities in Southern California. It’s time to focus on the magic that brought many artists and entertainers to our area. ArtWalk Ventura, the areaâs premier arts event, is back better than ever!
Posted: 5 August 2024
Subject: MICOP’s Monthly Newsletter | August 2024
Message: Our monthly newsletter brings you the latest news on Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) in Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara Counties.
Posted: 5 August 2024
Subject: Compare the Candidates on Health Care Policy
Message: Proposals are from when candidates served as president and vice president respectively unless text or links indicate otherwise. This tool will be continuously updated as new information and policy details emerge throughout the campaign.
Posted: 5 August 2024
Subject: Upcoming In-Person COVID Relief Fund Clinics
Message: We are hosting two in-person clinics in Oxnard and Santa Maria to distribute COVID relief funds to immigrant households who tested positive for COVID in 2024. These clinics are a part of our continued efforts to support our community during these challenging times.
Posted: 5 August 2024
Subject: 2024 Fall Prevention Forum
Message: Save the date! The Fall Prevention Forum will be held on Friday, September 27, on the campus of Cal Lutheran. More information and pre-registration will be available soon.
Posted: 5 August 2024
Subject: Museums for All
Message: Museum of Ventura County is proud to join ‘Museums for All,’ an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, in partnership with the Association of Children’s Museums, to make art and culture accessible to everyone!
Posted: 5 August 2024
Subject: Ventura County Pride
Message: Itâs time to turn up the rainbow, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of Ventura County Pride! đđ„ Join us at Plaza Park in Ventura for a day of celebration, with epic performances and unstoppable joy. đ€©
Posted: 5 August 2024
Subject: Harvesting Hope
Message: We hope youâll join us for our second annual fundraiser: Harvesting Hope. Come and learn about what weâve achieved this past year as well as celebrate our scholarship recipients!
July 2024 đ
California Voter’s Choice Act: The VCA provides for enhanced security measures, transparency and accountability. Ventura County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters Michelle Ascencion will discuss VCAâs implementation in Ventura County and answer your questions!
Seeking Volunteers: We are needing volunteers to help us to prepare for and at the day of our New Shoes for You~Back to School Gift~Away Event. This event will provide NEW shoes, school supplies, and other items for families receiving services from Kids & Families Together.
We’re Hiring: 805 UndocuFund is looking for a passionate part-time Community Organizer & Program Support Specialist to join our team!
City Council Nomination Filing Period Open: The filing period for Ventura City Council candidates is now open! Residents of Districts 2, 3, and 7 will vote for three City Council members for four-year terms in the upcoming November 5 election.
Calling All Artists: We are looking for one-of-a-kind bowls, to be donated to our Empty Bowls Silent Auction at our FED UP Annual Shindig on September 21, 2024. Help us use the power of art to feed our community in need.
July RaĂz PlĂĄtica: We are seeking RaĂz storytellers to help us build community, decrease stigma around reproductive health care, and center lived experiences of Latine patients and supporters in our movement for reproductive freedom.
Young Advocates Abortion Trivia Night: Join Planned Parenthood Young Advocates for Abortion Trivia Night at SB Biergarten in the Funk Zone on Wednesday, July 24th at 7:00 pm! We’ll have several rounds of trivia focused on abortion, reproductive health access in California, and other related topics.
Women’s Fire Camp: The Allan Hancock College Fire Technology invites women between the ages of 15-23 to attend Women’s Fire Camp. This is a rewarding, one-day opportunity to be exposed to the fire service industry. The camp aims to develop confidence and character through exciting team building exercises and hands-on training.
Stuff The Bus â United Way: What’s better for democracy than well-educated children! Help United Way to support kiddos around the county with school supplies!!
Best of Ventura County 2024: Have you attended the Women’s March in Ventura over the past few years? Have you joined us on one of our educational programs or participated locally in a social justice action that you learned about from us? Vote for Justice for All Ventura County as your favorite nonprofit organization! Help us to promote our organization and make an impact locally.
Grassroots Guide to Running for Office: Interested in running for office, but donât know where to start? Come join Future Leaders of America, the League of Women Voters of Ventura County, and Buen Vecino for an evening all about running for elective office.
Council Meeting: Thursday, July 11, the Midtown Ventura Community Council welcomes Ventura Land Trust to its monthly meeting. Learn about VLTâs Mariano Rancho property which spans the hillside above Ventura High School. The Ventura Chamber will give a local economic update. Weâll also hear about proposed multi-family housing on Thompson Blvd. The meeting starts at 7 PM in Cooper Hall at Grace Church, 65 Macmillan Ave in Midtown Ventura.
My Voter Status: A great place to start is our local election website to verify your voter status! Down-ballot elections are JUST AS IMPORTANT as national ones, so please don’t forget to encourage your friends, family and anyone else in your sphere of influence to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE.
Opinion | How Steve Bannon Sees the Future – The New York Times (archive.is): “I felt as if I were talking with Leon Trotsky in the years before the Russian Revolution. I was sitting in Steve Bannonâs Washington living room in 2019. His stint in Donald Trumpâs White House had ended ingloriously, but he had resumed his self-appointed role as populismâs grand strategist, its propagandist, its bad-boy visionary. He sat there that day sketching out his plans for how MAGA-type movements could take over the world.”
đ June 2024
Journalist And Historian Nick Bryant On America’s “Forever War” : 1A : NPR: “What are the consequences of America’s unresolved history? That’s the question raised by a new book by journalist and historian Nick Bryant, The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict with Itself. The book maps a path from the founding of the United States to the current political state of the country, and argues that the political divisiveness we see today is a natural part of the country’s story.”
“Women’s Strike 2024 -We Will Not Go Back!” rally held in Ventura | News Channel 3-12 (keyt.com)
Letter to the editor: Election division working well (archive.is)
Women’s Strike 2024 – We Will Not Go Back: Join us Monday! Noon-2pm at the Ventura County Government Center! Bring your signs, stay on the sidewalk and let the community know how you feel about your rights being curtailed. We may think we are safe in California, but we are NOT.
5th Annual Oxnard Pride: Join us at Plaza Park in Oxnard on June 29th as we celebrate our 5th Annual Oxnard Pride festival!
Friends of Fieldworkers: Volunteer(s) needed to transport Food Share boxes for our Tuesday Laundry Love group! Starting in August we need a volunteer who can pick up our boxes from the Food Share warehouse before 3 PM, and transport them to our Laundry Love at 5 PM. Truck or large vehicle required. Gas reimbursement is available! Both the warehouse and laundromat are in Oxnard. Please message us if available.
Granderson: One pillar of American racism is also propping up Fox News – Los Angeles Times (latimes.com): “I swear, every time I hear Newt Gingrich spout off, I think of the brilliant 2020 book by Isabel Wilkerson, about the eight core beliefs that uphold a caste system. The pillar of âinherent superiority vs. inherent inferiorityâ is the one that keeps Gingrich on TV.”
60th Anniversary of SSFL Meltdown: Join the campaign to encourage the BOS to force the cleanup of Santa Susana. Learn more at this event!
Boogie for Our Bodies Ventura: Come to Bombay for a night full of Disco Barbie themed dancing, advocacy, and fun with like-minded friends! The evening will include a raffle, a costume contest and more!
Separating Myths From Realities: Watch the highlights of the conference and discover the challenges undocumented immigrants face in California. This series of videos highlights five different topics concerning undocumented immigrants in California.
Pride Month Events: Time to party like itâs 1969! Get ready to celebrate love, diversity, and unity with us at this years upcoming Pride events. Join the fun, spread the joy, and let your true colors shine bright!
May 2024 đ
The 33rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration: Get ready to be entertained at the 33rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration! We’ve got some exciting performances that you won’t want to miss!! We will have multiple stages throughout the day with dancers, bands, singers and performances!!
Opinion | With âUnified Reichâ the Trump Campaign Takes It Up a Notch – The New York Times (archive.is): “It is hard to be shocked by Donald Trump anymore. The former presidentâs trial over hush money paid to a porn star has made history, and his performance in court has been so farcical that Mr. Trump was threatened with jail time for contempt of court. He has called his political enemies ‘vermin’ and said that immigrants are ‘poisoning the blood’ of America. Mr. Trumpâs transgressions against American political norms are by now almost a clichĂ©.”
đș April 2024
April Raiz Platic: Earth Day advice used to be “Love your mother!” Join JFAVC and Planned Parenthood California Central Coast for this fun, feminist take on Earth Day, this Saturday! Register for more information and for the location.
Red Dress Day: Beautiful event hosted by Julie Lynn Tumamait-Stenslie’s group and art by the amazing Weshoyot Alvitre. It’s an honor to have a flyer made by this AMAZING artist. Thank you, Weshoyot, for finding the time.
2024 Fresh Start Free Legal Clinics: Donât miss the Ventura County Public Defender’s upcoming FREE LEGAL CLINIC April 24th! This is one of four clinics being offered this year, focusing on expungements and homeless court support.
March 2024 đ·
Staying above water (mpacorn.com)
Heritage Language Teaching as Critical Language Arts: Check out this great opportunity at CLU to learn about the educational needs of heritage language learners.
Our History Begins With Health Watchdogging: CFROG is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year! As part of our ongoing celebration, weâll be sharing stories from 10 Wins across 10 Years!
Women in the Water: Check out this fantastic new organization based in Santa Barbara! If you are a woman who loves water activities or make your living around water issues, this might be for you!
Letters to the editor: Joint effort needed on climate change; questioning Proposition 1
Senior Nutrition Farm Volunteers Needed: Come volunteer at the Senior Nutrition Farm in Oxnard! The farm gives community members of all ages and abilities the opportunity to collaboratively grow fresh fruits and vegetables for Ventura Countyâs older adults and people with disabilities.
Spread of organic farms may prompt use more pesticides – Los Angeles Times (latimes.com): “To help California fight climate change, air quality regulators would like to see 20% of the stateâs farmland go organic by 2045. That means converting about 65,000 acres of conventional fields to organic practices every year.”
Led by Its Youth, U.S. Sinks in World Happiness Report – The New York Times (archive.is): “Each year, itâs no surprise that Finland tops the annual World Happiness Report. And this year was no different, marking the countryâs seventh consecutive year doing so â though some Finns have bristled at the title.”
Facing Down Fentanyl: Oxnard Town Hall: JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Learn more about the dangers of Fentanyl. Ask questions and hear local perspectives. Secure your spot.
Ventura Earth Day Festival 2024: The MERITO Foundation is proudly hosting Ventura Earth Day Festival 2024 in downtown Ventura, in collaboration with the City of Ventura Sustainability Division. Join us in celebrating and appreciating Earth’s natural environment and showcasing local environmental organizations and like-minded businesses dedicated to environmental protection, sustainability, and green technologies.
How to Fight the Climate Crisis & Militarism with Veterans For Peace: On Tuesday, March 26, noon ET/9 am PT, Veterans For Peace Climate Crisis and Militarism Project is presenting a webinar, âHow to Fight the Climate Crisis and Militarismâ, with one of the largest climate organizations, 350.org US. The presentation will focus on how US militarism and wars worsen the climate crisis, and how peace and climate activists can take action together, especially by participating in the No MAS (No Military Air Shows) campaign.
Ventura County VIRTUAL – March RaĂz PlĂĄtica: Planned Parenthood of California’s Central Coast invites you to our virtual March RaĂz PlĂĄtica on Saturday March 30th at 11:00 am PST/2:00 pm EST for a celebration of Women’s History Month.
Guest column: Election 2024 â What to look for in a president (vcstar.com): “The role of president of the U.S. is the most important position of leadership in the world. Given this, itâs important to pick the best candidate available. Unfortunately, the best candidates are unlikely to want the job, because itâs tough work made more difficult by politics. The best and brightest among us have no interest in being a target of intense scrutiny, derision, even threats of harm for a salary a fraction of what a good college football coach makes each year.”
All 52 Vote Centers Are Now Open: Voters can go to any Vote Center location in the County so pick whichever one is most convenient for you. Get the full list of locations, hours, and more election info at VenturaVote.org.
Book Talk – Strong and Resilient Women of Rancho Guadalasca: Another great event celebrating Women’s History Month in Ventura County! Join in!
đ„¶ February 2024
Comedy for Camp Hope: Sending kids to camp? Laughter? Local friends? This event has it all!
Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall: Join the Ventura Fire Department and the Ventura County Resource Conservation District to learn about essential wildfire preparedness đ
Conference for Social Justice in Education: There’s still time to register! This year’s theme is “Equity and Justice: Transforming the Educational Landscape.”
Status of CA Low-Income Women Four Years into the Pandemic: Women in California continue to see a systematic erosion of their well-being and economic status â and this trend has intensified since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for low-income women and women of color.
Climate Change: It’s Here in Ventura County: Join us for this environmental justice event, with some new perspectives in conjunction with Ventura County Community Foundation! Event is in person at the VCCF building, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Camarillo on Tuesday, February 13th from 11am-2pm. Lunch will be provided.
January 2024 âïž
New Brennan Center senior advisor warns of the threat that Trump poses to democracy : NPR: “There was a time, if you were a reporter on the national security beat, that the name Barton Gellman would strike fear into your heart. This is because Gellman was almost certainly, on most days, in the process of scooping you. And yes, I do speak from firsthand experience.”
City of Ventura General Plan: The Jan 29th and 30th GPAC meetings will focus on the Draft Parks & Open Space Policy Framework and the Draft Environmental Justice Policy Framework. Check out the website for the draft plans and how you can get involved. 2024 is a year of action! Your intention to be involved can start here.
Rain or shine Women’s March organizers urge people to vote | News Channel 3-12 (keyt.com)
High School seniors encouraged to enter Young Activist Essay Contest | News Channel 3-12 (keyt.com)
8th annual women’s march set for downtown Ventura (vcstar.com)
Women’s rallies and marches planned for the Tri-Counties this weekend | KCLU
2024 Ventura County Women’s March: Rain is forecast for Saturday. We’re still planning on our RALLY and MARCH at this time. Check back later this week. In the meantime, please invite a friend and pull out that raincoat and umbrella. DEMOCRACY NEEDS US, RAIN OR SHINE! Community fair and ACTION tent open at 10am. Rally begins at noon.
Annual Womenâs Rally & March in Ventura on Jan. 20 | News | ojaivalleynews.com
8th Annual Womenâs Rally & March â Ventura Breeze
Native Plant Fest: Our January Program Meeting is transforming into a unique experience at the Oxnard Native Plant Fest on Saturday, January 13, 2024! Come by our booth to hear more about what our chapter offers!
Planting Seeds of Hope for 2024 | Atmos: “We are living through a time of conflict and hate, and so it often feels as though society is moving backwards, writes Atmos contributor Riley Black. But the looming dark in front of us can also be an opportunity to cultivate the world we wish to see.”
December 2023
A father’s quest to help his son with schizophrenia – Los Angeles Times (latimes.com): “As he gets ready for the meeting, Asael Roblero doesnât need to look far to remember why he keeps going.”
October 2023
Scholastic Bows to Book Ban Pressure, Allows Schools to Exclude Diverse Titles from Fairs: Caving to the far right, Scholastic now allows schools to ban ANY book on Black Americans from its book fairs.
The Coming Supreme Court Power Grab: The Supreme Court’s unelected far-right majority is prepping to hear three cases that will enable it to seize even more rights from women.
New Doctors Are Avoiding States With Abortion Bans, Threatening More Maternal Care Deserts: Most OBGYNs are women. Those living in anti-choice states are EIGHT TIMES likelier to move out, to protect their own reproductive safety.
January 2021
The Work Continues – Pick Your Passion: âPick Your Passionâ was the theme of a virtual town hall that took place on Saturday, January 23, 2021.
The virtual town hall featured speakers from various organizations including Planned Parenthood, Ventura County Reproductive Rights Network, Climate Hub 350 and the Black Lawyers Association who will address pressing issues such as the threat to our environment, attacks on womenâs and LGBTQ rights, the impacts of racism on our society, and the need for immigration and criminal justice reform.
September 2020
Homelessness in Ventura County: So excited about our latest interview with Judy Alexandre from Ventura Social Services Task Force. She has been a homeless advocate for 30 years and shares great information about the homeless population in Ventura County. Watch her interview with former JFAVC board member Ana Maria Enke.
Interview with The Acorn Projectâs Junemarie Justus: Former JFAVC board member Ana Maria Enke and Junemarie Justus, founder of the acorn project, discuss womenâs rights issues during this crucial moment in history for women.
JFAVC Board Member Carl Morehouse and John Krist CEO of Farm Bureau of Ventura County: JFAVC Board member Carl Morehouse and John Krist, CEO of Farm Bureau Ventura County, discuss the vital connection between immigration and the farming industry.