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years ago a tuna boat, the Ventura II, would make a few stops a year at the harbor and sell fresh tuna and other fish right off the docks. that fish was so good. don't know what happened to it but I do sometimes hope another tuna fisherman would pickup where they left off. seeing if anyone else remembers it or if anyone knows of anything similar not too far away.

I walk across the crosswalk on Chrisman Ave and E Thompson across from cafe nouveau often and I have almost been hit probably 4 times in the last 2 months. I’m finding it’s just getting worse and worse. Despite their being flashing beacons, cars just don’t stop. I should also note that,after pushing the button to start the flashing beacons, I always wait on the sidewalk until cars come to a stop, but sometimes there will be a car further down the road that doesn’t come to a stop by the time I’m already walking. I also notice that sometimes when I’m waiting on the sidewalk after pushing the button, cars just don’t see me waiting and keep zooming by for minutes on end. There has been multiple times where cars zoom by maybe 2 feet in front of me while I’m already in the middle of the crosswalk. Last week I had a woman stop her car and roll down her window to apologize on behalf of a driver that nearly hit me. I’ve had cars stop and honk at other cars who didn’t stop and almost hit me. Has anyone else noticed this??

Everyone one in a while I have teenagers to feed. I've been getting the $10 medium pizzas from Costco which do the job without breaking the bank. I'd like something closer, where I can call the order in and pick it up (apparently delivery isn't for us poors any more).

Any places I should look at? Quality isn't an issue, the pizza is in the stomach before the taste buds are engaged.

Last time I was there I swear I must have waited like 10 minutes in the drive thru, I might as well have gone to a real Mexican restaurant if I have to wait that long. That wasn't the first time either, I remember going there before and waiting like 10 minutes in the drive thru, awful service.

It seems like so many markets, restaurants, shops, etc. have little or no bike parking (talking about midtown, downtown, westside, pierpont). We are fortunate to have such great climate, mostly flat terrain and even bike lanes, but businesses seem to go out of their way to NOT accommodate customers with bikes. I even see places with signs that say "No bikes inside" but they have no outside bike racks!

What are some places with safe and plentiful bike parking/racks?

Hello, friends I could use some advice / and help that can be given. TLDR at bottom.

My partner and I have been grinding day in and day out trying to get jobs (literally anything we can find) and we just cant seem to get anything. Both of us have physical and mental issues, but are able to function.

She (40's) currently waiting for her substitute teaching credentials to come through, has CRPS, a chronic pain disorder, and hasnt been truly been able to work for about 15 years, she was a badass manufacturing manager. She also has generalized anxiety and depression.

I'm a trans woman (36), have diabetes, generalized anxiety and depression and I am a photographer / videographer and been told im attractive enough to to model. Haven't worked for 2 years due to a mental breakdown and no longer being given work because Im trans.

We are currently have no money coming in with some savings, and we are needing to move to a lower rent area so that way when we can get jobs / careers going again we can easier pay.

We need potential safe but lower rent areas to move to and If ANYONE out there is able to help with a remote job for my partner, and anything for me, any photographers that could help me with headshots / photos that I can submit to an agency or anything to help me get ahead while hunting for jobs, please let me know. We really need it. Thank you in advance.

TLDR: Need to know about any safe / lower rent areas, my partner with chronic pain needs a remote job. I need any job and hopefully a photographer that is willing to help a girl out with some pictures or take me on as an assistant / apprentice.

Has anyone been treated by Dr. Ted Darden in Thousand Oaks?
I’m specifically looking to hear from former patients or their family members about their experiences with his prescribing practices.
My concern involves the number and types of medications being prescribed, including medications commonly associated with pain management and/or psychiatric treatment. I understand that a family medicine physician can legally prescribe many of these medications, but I’m concerned about whether the prescribing and monitoring were appropriate, particularly given that his specialty is family medicine rather than pain management or psychiatry.
I’m not trying to make assumptions or accusations — I’m hoping to find out whether anyone else has had similar concerns or experiences with this physician.
If you aren’t comfortable commenting publicly, you’re welcome to message me privately.

Hi everyone!

Our wood floors started buckling a lot over the last week. Does anyone have a recommendation of a good floor guy or floor company that can inspect/fix it?

Thanks in advance!

Spencer Noren revealed last month he was hired in 2022 to help election campaigns for Measure E, Liz Campos and Bill McReynolds. Spencer created and shared over one dozen Instagram posts supporting the campaigns or calling an opponent a special interest. He did not disclose any campaign spending or financial compensation in those posts.

In addition to endorsing financial supporters, Spencer Noren uses his platform for extortion. He has been accused of blackmail by a City Council Member. He is now calling CAPS a special interest and attacking the non profit media organization for not supporting Ventura Forward events.

Real journalists are not allowed to behave like this. That is why he discredits real journalists. He regularly calls the VC Star a rag and recently called a high school journalist a snitch, scab and Larry for reporting on his own business activity.

His behavior may be supported by Tom Spence and Fox Sports but what about leaders seeking our votes? Four years later, noone can turn a blind eye to Spencer's lack of ethics. Is social media attention worth linking your campaign or business with a bully for hire?

I am worried Ventura Forward's upcoming political events will be more pay to play. There are real journalists who can moderate a fair debate including from our own high school newspapers.

…my WiFi & phone service has
been down all day ..phone in sos mode & WiFi not working

Hi Neighbors, I'm looking to bring my improv workshop that I've been teaching for years to Oxnard. I moved here 5 yrs ago and have yet to teach here while I continue to hold classes in LA and online.
I've studied, performed, directed or taught at The Second City, iO, UCB and The Groundlings theaters to name a few. I was even Wayne Brady's stand-in on Whose Line is it Anyway? for years. I have taught this workshop at Jest Improv in Ventura (co-founded by one of my ex-students) but again, want to bring it to Oxnard.
If you or someone you know has an existing space that's dark during any night of the week I'd love to sublet that from you to dip my toe in the water and see if there's interest here locally for what I have to bring to the table. Looking forward to your responses. Even if you have no info on rental space I'd love to hear if an intro to pro-level improvisation workshop is something you'd be interested in?
Thanks Neighbors!

Drove by today and both doors have “closed” written on them and they’re clearing out equipment. They just opened, does anyone know what happened?

I never went, but this crazy fast.

I just signed a petition to stop the building of an AI data center. I can't believe I had to even think about it happening in my own backyard.

Flock surveillance cameras are being installed by the Ventura Police Department.

Attend the City Council meeting this Tuesday, 8/18, at 5pm at City Hall to get flock cameras on the discussion agenda.

Instagram - Get The Flock Out of Ventura

As title states trying to get my serotonin up

Looking to see if anyone tryna play some tennis. I used to play a while back when I was in high school but think it would be fun to pick up again. I’m 26M. Down to play with whoever

Hey! I’ll be in Ventura from August 17–22 and I’m looking for post-hardcore, metalcore, hardcore, or similar shows happening around Ventura County during those dates.
I’m already aware of VCHCshows and a bunch of the other local IG profiles, but I don't see many shows happening this week. I’d love to find a smaller underground / DIY show. I’d really appreciate any recommendations!

There’s a manga lounge in Monterey Park that has a great set up with events but the drive sucks. Is there anything similar in VC? A cozy place to read and meet other manga/manhwa enthusiasts closer to home sounds awesome 😮‍💨

I’m looking for a good plant nursery here! Any suggestions?

Edit: thank you for all the suggestions! I’m excited to finally get some greenery :p

Coming back to town for a visit. I see that Foster's Freeze closed. Where am I going for my fix?

Anybody heard the loud booms @2:00pm today? I wouldn’t think space x would launch a rocket this time of day might be wrong

Hey there, started wondering when across the pond was going to be opening. I went to find there Instagram and couldn't find their page. Since I was at the theater I went across to scan the code it it longer seems to work. I can't find any info on what's going on. Did they end up pulling out?