Ventura Fire celebrates 150 years

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Ventura Fire Department, the oldest in Ventura County! From its start in 1875 with just 53 volunteers to the professional team of over 100 full-time employees today, our fire department's history reflects Ventura's growth.

To honor this milestone, firefighters have begun wearing a redesigned commemorative badge celebrating generations of service. We're proud to recognize 150 years of protecting Ventura!

Share input on the Draft Vision for Main Street

Thanks to your input, we now have a draft Vision Plan for Main Street!

This is your opportunity to review it and help shape the final version. An online questionnaire is open through Monday, October 20, 2025.

Apply now: Design Review Committee and Water Commission

Apply for advisory bodies that provide critical input on urban design, development, and water resource planning. The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, October 24, at 5:00 p.m.

Design Review Committee

• Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
• Must be a City resident from the development community with knowledge of urban design and ability to interpret development plans

Water Commission

• Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
• Must reside within Ventura Water’s service area and demonstrate knowledge or interest in water-related fields; City residency not required

Telegraph Road improvements underway

This major street improvement project is part of our ongoing effort to make Ventura’s roadways safer, smoother, and more accessible for all.

Stretching from Ashwood Avenue to Hill Road, the project includes new pavement, upgraded sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, refreshed medians with drought-tolerant landscaping, and new buffered bike lanes to improve safety.

These improvements are funded by California’s SB1 Gas Tax and Ventura’s Measure O local sales tax. Construction is expected to continue through early 2026. Check out our live map to track progress and plan your route.

October 25: Ventura Aquatic Center 20th anniversary

Enjoy FREE open swim, arts & crafts, a festive Pumpkin Plunge, giveaways, and more on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Ventura Aquatic Center, located at 901 S. Kimball Road.

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of community fun! Reserve your spot online at https://bit.ly/VAC20th.

Housing Rights Center hosts office hours at City Hall

The Housing Rights Center, a local non-profit dedicated to securing and promoting fair housing, now offers ongoing office hours at City Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

For help, call 805-515-9366 or email HRCVentura@cityofventura.ca.gov. For other days, call 1-800-477-5977 or email info@housingrightscenter.org