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PURA AVENIDA Lead Artist: Cynthia Polk Artist Team: Juan Martinez, Onofre Banderas, Dain Acevedo, Patzy Salazar, Vince Felix plus 50 other local artists! Brought to the community by: Westside Community Development Corporation and Parks and Rec. Dept. 100 Block of Wall St. Downtown Ventura is host to many beautiful and artistic ...

4th of July celebrations can be traumatic and dangerous for our pets. The American Veterinarian Medical Association recommends these tips to keep your pets safe over the 4th:Leave your pets at home when you go to parties, fireworks displays, parades and other gatherings. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar places and crowds can all be very frighte...

Summer begins! The June solstice occurs on Tuesday, June 21, 2022In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice (aka summer solstice) occurs when the Sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. It marks the longest day of the year and the start of summer in the northern half of the globe. In contrast, the June solstice...

Route 66 is iconic -- a symbol of a changing America. Known as "America's Highway" during its heyday, Route 66 was driven by millions of drivers between Illinois and California. However, by the 1970s, the Route 66 of popular culture sadly became obsolete. Back in the 1920s, entrepreneurial businessmen Cyrus Avery and Jo...

If you're looking for a fun day trip, head up to the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve. This time of the year you will find a beautiful display of California poppies, the state’s official flower, with countless bright orange petals unfurling in the sunlight.The poppies bloom from late February to May with the best viewing from mid M...

Save money and create your own do it yourself household cleaners that really work! Scented All-Purpose Cleaner One part white vinegar One part water Lemon rind Rosemary sprigsCombine the above ingredients together, pour into a spray bottle, shake, and then let infuse for a week before using. Kitchen Cleaner and Deodorizer&n...

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Halloween Fun Fact!Halloween simply wouldn't be the same without those fun bite-sized candy bars to sweeten the day. But there was a time when trick-or-treaters didn't receive candy at all, but rather pieces of cake, fruit, nuts, coins, and little toys, according to the History Channel. It wasn't until the 1950s, when candy ma...

Looks like Trick or Treating is on this year!On September 27th, the CDC Prevention director Rochelle Walensky said, "kids should be able to go Trick or Treating this year providing they are outside an in small groups." She is however, not recommending crowded Halloween parties. That being said, there will be a lot of very ...

Summer adventures are coming to an end and kids across the country are getting ready for the new school year ahead — and so are all the bus drivers and child chauffeurs (a.k.a. parents). When you hit the road on the first day of school (and all the days after that), keep these tips in mind for a safe ride: -  Get in the zone. ...