Ventura Fire awarded $4.07 million grant

The Ventura Fire Department has been awarded a $4.07 million grant for improving Ventura's emergency response!

The award of a federally-funded Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant will support the hiring of 11 firefighter-paramedics, strengthening our ability to respond to simultaneous emergencies, maintain citywide coverage when crews are committed to larger incidents, and support improved emergency response in Ventura and throughout the county under existing Automatic Aid agreements.

The Ventura City Council accepted the grant on October 6, building on their continued investment in emergency preparedness, prevention, and response.

Share feedback on Ventura's Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City of Ventura is seeking community feedback on its section of the Ventura County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP).

This countywide effort brings together local jurisdictions to identify natural hazards, assess risks to residents and community resources, and prioritize strategies to reduce the impacts of future disasters. Community input will help inform long-term mitigation priorities, strengthen Ventura’s resilience, and support eligibility for federal hazard mitigation funding.

Help shape the future of Pierpont Beach

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Pierpont Beach Management Plan community meeting and shared their ideas.

Couldn’t make it? You can still weigh in! Our online survey takes just a few minutes and is open through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4.

November 4: Housing Connections

The City's Ventura Housing Connections Series is offering two free workshops this November for tenants and property owners:

📅 November 4

• Basics of Renting: Tenant Screening, Security Deposit, and Renter Resources
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Online via Zoom

📅 November 16

• Habitability: Best Communication Practices for Tenants and Property Owners
• 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Community Meeting Room, City Hall

Both sessions are open to the public, with registration required. Spanish interpretation is available upon request. To register or for more information, visit cityofventura.ca.gov/VHCS

November 11: Veterans Day closure

City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day.

The City thanks and honors all veterans, including the dozens of current employees who have served.

In November 1918, during World War I, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of that year, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany. Many countries commemorated it the following year as Armistice Day, and in the United States, it became a federal holiday in 1938, known as Veterans Day.

November 14: Junk Drop-Off Day

City of Ventura residents are invited to participate in the next Junk Drop Off event hosted on Saturday, November 14, to properly dispose of hard-to-manage waste and recycling.

This includes items like appliances, furniture, yard waste, electronics, tired, and more.