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Welcome to Ventura County
Table of Contents
Welcome to Ventura County ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Overview and History .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
History ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Geography......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Demographics ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Education .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Climate .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Local Government............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Economy ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Other Factors .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Information on Specific Communities.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Camarillo ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Fillmore.............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Moorpark ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Ojai .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Oxnard............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Port Hueneme ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Santa Paula....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Simi Valley......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Thousand Oaks................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Ventura.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Important Telephone Numbers ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Fun Things to Do....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Links to things to do in Ventura County: ......................................................................................................................... 15
Best Restaurants....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Pizza Place...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Italian Food...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Diner................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Sunday Brunch................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Seafood Restaurant ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Vegetarian ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Sushi ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Thai Food ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Chinese Food.................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Good Places to eat with Kids .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Romantic Dining.............................................................................................................................................................. 17
For Business Lunch ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
Late Night Dining............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Breakfast Spot................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Mexican restaurant.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Steak ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Educational Resources ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Public School Districts..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Ventura County Special Education ................................................................................................................................. 24
Ventura County Community College District .................................................................................................................. 25
California State University............................................................................................................................................... 25
University of California .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Other Colleges & Universities ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Information for Home Buyers .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Useful Internet Links.................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Moving Timeline ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
California Drivers License ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Overview and History
Welcome to Ventura County! This guide summarizes the information you need to know about Ventura County. In it you will
find geographic, historical, educational, and other valuable information. Our family has lived here for nearly fifty years; we
look forward to having you as neighbors!
History
* Formed in 1873 from Santa Barbara County
* Chumash Indians were native inhabitants
* Early Spanish settlers described the area as the “land of everlasting summers” and named the region “San
Buenaventura”, which means “good fortune”
Geography
* Covers an area of 1,873 square miles, including 43 miles of coastline
* Located northwest of Los Angeles County, and bordered by Kern County to the north, Santa Barbara County to the
west, and the Pacific Ocean on the southwest
* 7.5 miles of shoreline are public beaches and 411 acres are State beach parks
* The Los Padres National Forest accounts for 860 square miles of the northern portion of the county (46% of the county’s
land mass)
* Elevation ranges from sea level to the highest point on Mount Pinos at 8,831 feet
* Ranks 26th in land size among California’s 58 counties
* Gateway to Channel Islands National Park, one of only four designated national marine sanctuaries composed of five
tranquil islands located a few miles off the Ventura County coast, comprising a 250,000-acre wilderness preserve/marine
sanctuary
Demographics
* Population of 742,000 makes Ventura County the 12th most populous county in the State of California
* Median household income in Ventura County consistently exceeds national and state levels; median family income in
1999 estimated at $61,944
* 63.8% of households in Ventura County with $35,000+ income
Education
* Outstanding school districts with State and National Academic Decathalon winning high schools (1st place – Moorpark
High School, 1999; 2nd place – Simi Valley High School, 2000)
* Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores have consistently exceeded both State and National averages for the past 10
years
* Three community colleges located in Ventura, Oxnard and Moorpark
* A newly established California State University Campus (Cal State Channel Islands) in Camarillo
* California Lutheran University, an independent four-year liberal arts and graduate institution located in Thousand Oaks
* Branch and satellite campus operations of California State University Northridge and the University of California at Santa
Barbara located in Ventura
Climate
* Coastal areas offer a Mediterranean climate often described as the best in the world, with average annual temperatures
of 74.2 degrees
* Ventura County’s mountains, valleys and seashore give the area SIX different micro-climates, more than any other
county in the nation
Local Government
* A general law county, governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected by districts; actions taken by the Board
can apply countywide or only in unincorporated areas
* Ten incorporated cities: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley,
Thousand Oaks and San Buenaventura (Ventura), the County seat
* Thirty-five independent Special Districts providing services that range from water, sanitation, parks and recreation,
resource conservation, community services and cemetery
Economy
* A strong economic base with a large and diverse labor pool, the area includes major industries: Agriculture,
Biotechnology, Telecommunications & Advanced Technologies, Manufacturing, Tourism, Military Testing and Development
* Ventura County’s economy ranked 45th in comparison to other states in the nation in 1999
* The Port of Hueneme is the State’s smallest and only deep-water port between Los Angeles and San Francisco, but
plays a significant role in the local economy
– Serves as the western U.S. distribution network for many imported vehicles, including: BMW, Volvo, Mitsubishi and
Mazda; more than 200,000 autos imported in 1999
– Shipping point for agriculture with the largest refrigerated fruit terminal on the West Coast; primarily bananas and
lemons
* The United States Navy has had a presence in Ventura County since the 1940’s.
– The Naval Air Station at Point Mugu was founded in 1947; it is home to research, development and test evaluation for
weapons systems
– The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Port Hueneme was founded in 1942 and is one of two bases in the United
States dedicated to the support of the naval construction force, known as the Seabees
– The combined economic impact to the County from these naval operations is about $1.2 billion and represents the
largest employer in the region
* Some of the best soil in the nation for agriculture production, resulting in crop value totaling over $1 billion in 1999 and
ranking Ventura County 10th in agricultural production among California counties
Other Factors
* SAFE CITIES - The cities of Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley consistently rank at the top (one and two) of the FBI’s
annual ranking of safest cities in the nation with populations of 100,000+
* RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – Numerous year-round activities range from walking on the beach to enjoying a
concert in a park, sailing to the Channel Islands, or hiking in the Los Padres National Forest, camping and fishing at one of
the lakes, golfing at a championship course, surfing at some of the best surfing beaches in the State, biking or jogging on
beautiful bike paths, or horseback riding on a mountain trail
* CULTURAL ACTIVITIES – Ventura County is home to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum located in
Simi Valley, the Fillmore and Western historic railway offering train rides, the San Buenaventura Mission, the Union Oil
Museum in Santa Paula, art galleries featuring the work of world famous artists in Ojai and a state-of-the-art Civic Arts Plaza
in Thousand Oaks offering symphony, ballet and a variety of quality theatrical performances
* TRANSPORTATION – U.S. Highway 101 is the major route linking Ventura County from Los Angeles; also available are
Metrolink commuter trains and Amtrak.
Information on Specific Communities
Camarillo
Population: 58,817
Elevation: 130 Feet
Average Rainfall: 13.4 inches
Camarillo is in a wonderful setting on the Pacific coastal plain, surrounded by picturesque mountains and hills and highly
productive agricultural land, and is only 15 minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Residents enjoy a mild year round climate and
outdoor activities all year. Camarillo’s location halfway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles puts visitors and residents
close to a multitude of wonderful places, attractions and activities.
The community boasts a strong, diversified economy based on high-tech, manufacturing and bio-medical industries. City
government maintains a business-friendly climate to nurture small companies with assistance programs offered by the Gold
Coast Small Business Development Center and Camarillo Chamber of Commerce. Bargain shoppers enjoy the 365,000square-foot, 42-acre Camarillo Premiums Outlets Center, home to 120 upscale retailers.
A mile-long Old Town section pays homage to the city’s heritage. Old Town invites browsing in antique and collectible
shops. Cafes line Ventura Boulevard and a Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday morning.
Cultural and recreational opportunities abound in this upscale community. There are 18 neighborhood parks and almost 30
miles designated as bicycle routes. Five excellent golf courses provide some of the most challenging games around.
The Ventura County Community Colleges offer two-year associate degrees at nearby campuses, and the four-year
California State University at Channel Islands, located on the former grounds of Camarillo State Hospital, opened in 2000.
The university provides a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. The city is also home to the renowned St.
John’s Seminary College.
The Pleasant Valley Historical Society hosts Camarillo Fiesta Days annually to preserve the heritage of Camarillo’s past and
honors old-time residents by conferring the title of Don and Dona. The historical society’s museum features an exclusive
collection of artifacts, along with the beautiful Charles Horn Botanical Gardens. The Confederate Air Force Southern
California Wing Aviation Museum displays vintage aircraft and aviation memorabilia, and its members fly the restored aircraft
to air shows throughout the country. The Performing Arts Pavilion at Constitution Park near City Hall is the setting for various
outdoor concerts, while the Camarillo Community Theatre and Marquis Dinner Theatre present live performances of
musicals and dramas.
Fillmore
Population: 14,096
Elevation: 459 Feet
Average Rainfall: 18.17 inches
Six miles inland from Santa Paula, Fillmore calls itself “The Last Best Small Town in Southern California.” This agricultural
community of more than 14,000 residents is nestled among groves of oranges and avocados in the beautiful Heritage
Valley, situated on State Route 126, roughly half-way between Ventura and Santa Clarita.
Visitors walking through downtown will find a “turn of the century” feel in its quaint and classic buildings, many of which are
enhanced by water fountains and rose gardens. Featured attractions include wine-tasting at the Giessinger Winery, and
browsing through antique shops and the Fillmore Historical Museum in the original Southern Pacific Depot. The Towne
Theatre, with its 1930s-style single screen, was built in 1916 and has been restored with a “fly-away” screen so the theater
can feature live performances.
Sunday excursions on the Fillmore & Western Railroad carry passengers through orange groves and large agricultural fields
surrounding the area. The city is the gateway to the Sespe Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness Area of the Los Padres National
Forest.
Founded by Southern Pacific Railroad in 1888, the city was named after Jerome A. Fillmore, the general superintendent for
the railroad. The first commercial orange grove was planted in Fillmore in 1889. Fillmore Citrus Fruit Association, which
became Sunkist Growers, was organized by 100 Southern California orange growers in 1897.
Moorpark
Population: 32,151
Average Rainfall: 15.85 inches
Nestled in a fertile valley surrounded by the Topa Topa Mountains, Moorpark is an agricultural town that originated in the
late 1800s with a population of 30, a post office and several stores. The largest of the Spanish land grants, the 113,000-acre
Rancho Simi was given by the United States to Don Jose Noriega in 1865. Because of droughts and hard times the land
was subdivided, and Robert Poindexter bought the portion that was to become Moorpark. The community was named for
the Moorpark apricot that grew in abundance in the area when Poindexter plotted the city streets and planted the stately
pepper trees in the downtown area.
The completion of the Southern Pacific railway route through Moorpark and Oxnard in 1904 produced an immediate growth
spurt in the community. The rich soil supported a great variety of produce, including apricot and walnut orchards, and raising
poultry continues to play an important role in the local agricultural economy. In later years developers built numerous home
tracts and in many cases the surrounding land became too valuable to farm.
With the development of the 23 Freeway and 118 Freeway, residents have easier access to the Conejo Valley to the south
and San Fernando Valley to the east. Moorpark prides itself on a desirable balance of agriculture and high-tech companies,
with family-oriented neighborhoods. The city’s record as one of the safest cities in the county and the schools’ outstanding
academic achievements reinforce its reputation as a place where families can live and work. Following the rapid growth of
the 1970s and ‘80s, residents voted to incorporate Moorpark in 1983. The city covers an area of 12.44 square miles, which
includes 14 parks for recreational use. Moorpark College, a public institution, provides an accredited two-year program in
academics and vocational studies. Unique to the college is the Exotic Animal & Training Program, where students prepare
for careers in wildlife centers, zoos and entertainment fields. The Animal Training Zoo is open most weekends to the public.
Moorpark College physics and astronomy departments boast the county’s only public observatory.
A historical downtown area called High Street attracts shoppers to step back in time and stroll among old-fashioned shops.
Every fall the community celebrates its heritage with the “Country Days Festival.”
Ojai
Population: 7,970
Elevation: 746 feet
Average Rainfall: 21.67 inches
East of Ventura along scenic Highway 33 lies the town of Ojai, immortalized as the mythical Shangri-La in the 1937 film
“Lost Horizon.” Ojai Valley is secluded within mountains on all sides and spans approximately 10 miles by 3 miles. The city
is about two hours north of Los Angeles and inland from Ventura. The name Ojai comes from a Chumash Indian word
meaning “moon” or “nest.”
The natural beauty and mild climate has done much to nourish its reputation as a “nest,” a place to restore and rejuvenate
the mind and body in the valley’s mineral hot springs and spas. In addition, the town is renowned as an international center
for the arts. It attracts famous artists, writers, sculptors, weavers, musicians and artisans from around the world. The Ojai
Center for the Arts is the oldest arts facility in the state, and the lovely Libbey Bowl features a world-class concert series.
The town, as tourists find it today, was the vision of Edward J. Libby, a wealthy glass manufacturer from the Midwest who
moved to the valley in 1914. That vision of “a dream city of soft harmonies, smooth flowing lines and warm colors” gave Ojai
the dome tower above the downtown post office and its other architectural landmarks.
The surrounding Topa Topa Mountains, Los Padres National Forest and Lake Casitas Recreation Area provide outstanding
recreational opportunities. It is a wonderful place to embark for backpacking and hiking trips into the Los Padres National
Forest, which makes up about half of Ventura County. Southeast of the community, the 2,700-acre Lake Casitas boasts
excellent fresh water fishing, picnicking and camping.
Smaller communities surrounding Ojai include Foster Park, Casitas Springs, Oak View and Mira Monte south on Route 33,
Meiners Oaks and Wheeler Springs northwest, and Summit 10 miles northeast on Route 150.
Oxnard
Population: 177,700
Elevation: 53 feet
Average Rainfall: 14.53 inches
The largest city in Ventura County, Oxnard is a seaside community of more than 177,000 residents that has a kaleiscope of
attractions for both newcomers and tourists, residents and businesses alike: beautiful beaches, vast agricultural fields and a
thriving business community. With miles of beaches, it is ideally situated just south of Ventura along Highway 101 and 62
miles north of Los Angeles.
With a climate that’s nearly perfect – average temperatures range between 52 degrees minimum and 69.6 degrees – it’s no
wonder that the city offers an array of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, tennis and golf. The Channel Islands
Harbor, gateway to the Channel Islands, features all types of boating and water activities.
The city also has fascinating museums. The Ventura Maritime Museum at Fisherman’s Wharf showcases an internationally
known collection of maritime art and ship models dating from 1650 to the present, as well as local maritime history.
The city also has two other famous museums: The Carnegie Art Museum housed in the neoclassical library building built in
1901 and the Gull Wings Children’s Museum featuring interactive hands-on displays and many more activities for children.
The Carnegie Art Museum features changing exhibits by world-famous artists and photographers, along with displays that
highlight local artists.
Outlook Magazine, a publication targeted toward chief executive officers, ranked Oxnard third among the California cities
most suitable for relocating a business. The rating was based on workforce, quality of life, pro-business incentives,
infrastructure, cost of living and natural resources.
Oxnard has some of the richest agricultural land in the world. Renowned as “the Strawberry Capital,” Oxnard produces
almost half of the state’s crop of strawberries and celebrates the crop with its annual “California Strawberry Festival” that
attracts about 60,000 people a year. There they can taste every type of strawberry recipe imaginable.
The city’s agricultural roots played a major role in the naming of the city. The name comes from the four Oxnard brothers
who built a sugar beet factory in the area in the 1890s. A town quickly sprang up near the factory. Almost overnight
businesses and residences appeared around the town square, called the “Plaza.” Schools and churches emerged almost as
rapidly. The city of Oxnard was incorporated in 1903, taking its name from the Oxnard brothers who had founded the sugar
beet factory.
The center of the city’s downtown area can be found in the beautiful and historical buildings of Heritage Square. It is a place
where history lives and architectural treasures are preserved — blocks of Victorian mansions, professional offices, specialty
stores, restaurants, a community theater and a visitor center. Guided tours are conducted every Saturday, complete with
presentations of living history, and a summer concert series is an annual highlight for listeners of all ages.
These are just some of the many festivals and fairs that are held in Oxnard during the year. Others include the Christmas
Parade of Lights in Channel Islands Harbor and a celebration of the whale migration.
Performing arts also can be found in Oxnard, which is home to the Channel Islands Symphony Orchestra and the New West
Symphony. The Performing Arts Center and the Petit Playhouse host a variety of entertainers and performers.
Beach communities along the Oxnard coast include Hollywood Beach, Hollywood by the Sea and Silver Strand; northeast
on Interstate 101 lies Nyeland Acres.
Port Hueneme
Population: 23,500
Elevation: 11 feet
Average Rainfall: 9-14 inches
Just south of Oxnard, in the city of Port Hueneme is the Port of Hueneme, the only deep-water port between Los Angeles
and San Francisco. The fourth busiest of the state’s 12 deep-water harbors, the port is the West Coast entry for luxury
automobiles and agricultural imports from South America, among many other products. The defense industry, together with
civilian support industries, is significant to Port Hueneme’s economy. It serves as headquarters for the Navy’s Construction
Battalion Center home of the “Pacific Seabees.” USNCBC occupies more than half of the total land area of Port Hueneme.
The Point Mugu Naval Air Station and the California Air National Guard are located just 6 miles southeast of Port Hueneme.
These two commands add $251 million in economic impact to the area, as compared to $496 million attributed solely by
USNCBC
There is much more to this diverse community of 22,500 people: spectacular beaches, a popular fishing pier, parks and
affordable housing. Its annual birthday party, the Hueneme Beach Festival, attracts thousands to the beachfront for surf, ski
and paddleboard races and the International Iron Man competition.
The city is one of the county’s oldest communities, first known as Wynema when the county was part of Santa Barbara
County. The name is pronounced “Why-ne-me” a Chumash Indian word meaning “resting place.” The Chumash would travel
from Ventura to Port Hueneme where they would rest before embarking on journeys to the Channel Islands. When Thomas
R. Bard laid out the community in 1872, he called it Hueneme, and the name was changed to Port Hueneme when the port
was built in 1939.
As an integral part of Oxnard, Port Hueneme is easily accessible from the Pacific Coast Highway 1 and Freeway 101.
Santa Paula
Population: 29,303
Elevation: 274 feet
Average Rainfall: 17.81 inches
Called the “Citrus Capital of the World,” Santa Paula is a comfortable small town with a fascinating history, located in the
Santa Clara Valley along State Route 126. The state’s first commercial orange groves were planted in Santa Paula in 1872,
and agriculture remains the area’s most important industry. After oil was discovered there in 1880, three companies merged
to form Union Oil (Unocal). Today the Santa Paula California Union Oil Museum on Main Street commemorates the
birthplace of the oil industry. This community of some 27,000 residents features a quaint Main Street downtown, a splendid
collection of Victorian and Craftsman homes, and the famous live Santa Paula Theater Center. The center sponsors the
October Ghost Walk, and December’s Holiday Home Tours. It is known as the Antique Plane Capital of the World, with an
extensive collection of antique and experimental planes at the Santa Paula airport
As for the town’s name, it is believed Santa Paula was named after a noble Roman matron.
Simi Valley
Population: 114,837
Elevation: 700 to 1,000 feet
Average Rainfall: 14.37 inches
The city of Simi Valley is located along the southeastern border of Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley. The city’s
name comes from a Chumash Indian word meaning “valley of the winds.” As a part of the Spanish land grant, the Old Simi
Adobe was stopover site between the missions in the late 1700s, and it was later incorporated into the residence built by
Robert Strathern and is now a historical landmark. The small agricultural community flourished until the 1940s when new
housing tracts opened the land to buyers from Los Angeles. At that time Ray Corrigan’s movie ranch below Santa Susana
Pass became location for hundreds of Western films and the television series “Little House on the Prairie.” Corriganville Park
has been reopened to the public, offering four miles of trails that have posts marking where many of the Western films’
scenes were shot.
The small-town atmosphere, lower taxes, affordable houses, clean air and mild climate have made the area one of the
fastest-growing cities in the state. In the past 10 years, it has been ranked consistently by the FBI as one of the safest cities
of its size in the United States. Outlook Magazine ranked Simi Valley as seventh in the state for business growth based on
quality of life, educational opportunities, pro-business climate, labor pool and available infrastructure.
The city has successfully blended the dynamics of a corporate business center with the warmth of a residential community.
It is home to some major corporate employers: Boeing Rocketdyne, Countrywide Home Loans, Farmers Insurance regional
office, Bugle Boy Industries, Dataproducts Corp., Seagate Technology and Standard Abrasives. Recent additions to the
business community include a variety of Internet and technology companies, along with a number of manufacturing
industries.
Every year the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the Street Fair, at which more than 100 businesses displays their
wares to residents. The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center includes a 240-seat theater that was converted from a historical
Gothic church from the 1920s.
In addition to 27 parks, camping and picnic areas, and extensive equestrian trails, Simi Valley has movie and live theaters,
three golf courses, an ice skating rink and four swimming pools. The ice skating rink is home to the Ventura Mariners, a part
of the Western States Hockey League. The area also has its own minor league football team, the Simi Valley Swarm, which
plays in the Pacific Football League.
At the top of the tourist attractions in Ventura County is the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley.
It was dedicated in 1991 and sits high atop a hill with a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. It celebrates the
former president’s life and presidency through photographs, memorabilia, a replica of the Oval Office and a section of the
Berlin Wall. The next major display to open is the actual Boeing 707 aircraft that served as Air Force 1 for so many years.
Thousand Oaks
Population: 120,975
Elevation: 900 feet
Average Rainfall: 14.98 inches
Just 39 miles west of Los Angeles and 20 minutes south of Ventura on Freeway 101, the upscale residential community of
Thousand Oaks lies within the Conejo Valley, a picturesque mountain-rimmed plateau at the Ventura-Los Angeles County
line. The city traces its roots to a Spanish grant that became known as the Conejo Valley (valley of the rabbits) and to the
Janss family who developed the general plan for the community. In the 1920s crowds flocked to see Louis Goebel’s lions
and other performing jungle animals at the lion farm later called Jungleland.
When the residents voted for incorporation in 1964, they selected the name of Thousand Oaks for the new city, honoring the
majestic oak trees in the area. In 1970 the city passed an ordinance to protect and preserve the centuries-old oak trees, and
it has earned “Tree City USA” and “Trail City National Hall of Fame 1996” awards. In an effort to maintain its natural
environment, more than 14,000 acres have been designated as open space to allow Thousand Oaks residents to enjoy the
natural beauty. The city operates a golf course, 33 parks and ball fields, in addition to Wildwood Park. Today, it is a regional
cultural center thanks to the 22-acre Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The performing arts center, completed in 1994,
features the 1,800-seat Fred Kavli theatre and the 400-seat Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre; it includes a six-level
parking structure.
Besides award-winning public schools, Thousand Oaks is the home of the first four-year university in Ventura County —
California Lutheran University, which was founded in 1959 on a 290-acre campus.
The Highway 101 corridor through Thousand Oaks and neighboring communities has benefited from the exodus of
companies moving west from Los Angeles. Thousand Oaks was chosen to be one of two cities to first receive Americast,
GTE’s new Media Ventures cable television service. It serves as the corporate and regional headquarters for Jafra
Cosmetics, General Motors, General Telephone of California and Baxter Healthcare. Also located in the city are Wellpoint
Health Network, one of the nation’s largest managed-care companies, and State Farm Insurance.
According to Meyers Group Real Estate Information, the city is the most desired location for new home buyers among all of
the cities in Ventura County because of its low-crime rating and the top academic achievement record of its schools. The
new home inventory is booming in Thousand Oaks.
In the ranch-filled Hidden Valley, south of Thousand Oaks, is the new movie-star and millionaire residential mecca,
Sherwood Valley. Developed by David Murdock, it maintains a peaceful country setting with gate-guarded privacy.
Sherwood’s lake and 1,900 acres are sprinkled with sprawling mansions, country club and the famous Jack Nicklaus
Championship Golf Course.
Ventura
Population: 102,574
Elevation: 29.5 feet
Average Rainfall: 15.55 inches
A coastal community just an hour north of Los Angeles, the city of Ventura is indeed the “City of Good Fortune” with its
surrounding mountains, miles of uncrowded beaches and mild climate. The city’s name comes from San Buenaventura (the
Spanish Saint Bonaventura) to whom the Mission San Buenaventura was dedicated. However, it is assumed that the shorter
name Ventura was more convenient than the longer one.
Ventura developed at its own pace because of its early isolation from the southern part of the state. For most of the 103
years from incorporation to the completion of the Ventura Freeway in 1969, the community was difficult to get to from Los
Angeles, 63 miles to the south of Ventura. The city was incorporated as a town by the California Legislature in 1866, and it
adopted its own city charter in 1932. The 200-year-old Mission San Buenaventura may be a historical landmark that attracts
hundreds of visitors, but the charming seaside town boasts many other historical and tourist sights. It is the home of the
Ventura County Museum of History and Art, which depicts the history of the county in dioramas and exhibits; Albinger
Archaeological Museum, which displays thousands of artifacts recovered at the site; and the 150-year-old Olivas Adobe,
which was the main residence on the Rancho San Miguel. The San Buenaventura City Hall purchased and restored, in
1971, the former Ventura County Court House built in 1912. It is noted for its gleaming terra cotta exterior, copper-sheathed
dome and elegant Italian marble foyer, and coffered ceilings. Fronting the building is a bronze replica of John Paol Kangas’
WPA statue of Father Junipero Serra, founder of the Mission San Buenaventura in 1782.
In addition, residents and visitors enjoy the renovated downtown, featuring streets of antique stores, upscale restaurants and
art galleries. Frequent festivals, guided tours and the colorful trolley add an extra touch of fun. The Erle Stanley Gardner tour
(he began his Perry Mason mystery books in Ventura) is popular with many.
Fourteen of the public schools have earned California Distinguished Awards and one middle school a National Distinguished
School Award. In addition to Ventura Community College with an enrollment of 10,000, both University of California Santa
Barbara and California State University Northridge have off-campus centers in Ventura, offering a variety of bachelor and
master degrees. For its 102,300 residents, Ventura offers a strong business environment that has been enriched by the
arrival of several international firms. Kinko’s, Patagonia and the Affinity Group have established their headquarters in the
city. The Ventura County government offices located in the city is a major employer in the area, and the growing tourism
industry has more than doubled in the past 10 years. Ventura’s museums, harbor and beaches help in attracting more than
1.5 million visitors a year.
Ventura is naturally endowed with a host of opportunities for outdoor recreation: biking, bird-watching, camping, boating,
surfing, snorkeling, fishing, horseback riding, skating, whale watching, sports, etc. And the city provides more than 30 public
parks and beaches as well as Buenaventura Golf Course and Olivas Park Golf Course.
Beach communities north of Ventura on Interstate 101 include La Conchita Del Mar, Seacliff, Faria Beach, Solimar Beach
and Pierpoint Bay; other communities in the area include Montalvo, surrounded by East Ventura, and Saticoy east on State
Route 126.
Important Telephone Numbers
Ventura County is Area Code 805
Employment
Airports
* Oxnard 385-8685
* Camarillo 388-4202
* Santa Paula 933-1155
Amtrak Reservations 1-800-872-7245
Animal Shelter 388-4341
Better Business Bureau 963-8567
Buses
* Airporter (Vta Co.) to LAX 382-8300
* Greyhound — 291 E Thompson 653-0164
* Great American Stageline to LAX 499-4316
* SCAT Information 643-3158
* Vista — Cities of Ventura County 1-800-438-1112
Cabs
* Yellow Cab 643-2221
California Highway Patrol (CHP) 654-4571
Highway / Road Conditions 1-800-427-7623
Chambers of Commerce
* Camarillo 484-4383
* Fillmore 524-0351
* Hispanic Chamber 486-0266
* Moorpark 529-0322
* Ojai Valley 646-8126
* Oxnard 385-8860
* Port Hueneme 488-2023
* Santa Paula 525-5561
* Simi Valley 526-3900
* Thousand Oaks 370-0035
* Tri County Afro-American 382-8008
* Ventura 648-2875
* Westlake Village 370-0035
Courts — Ventura County Govt. Center
* Municipal / Traffic 654-2611
* Civil 654-2609
* Criminal 654-2611
* Jury Duty 654-2255
Crisis 24-Hr. Hotline
* Interface 1-800-339-9597
* TDD for Hearing Impaired 496-4866
Department of Motor Vehicles 654-4591
Landfill Information 658-4617
Emergency Services
* Fire / Police 9-1-1 or 650-8010
* Streets / Trees - After Hours 339-4399
* Water / Sewer Problems - After Hours 339-4399
* State of California 382-8720
* County Personnel 654-2847
Fair Employment & Housing 654-4513
Fairgrounds — Seaside Park 648-3376
Farm Advisor 647-5931
Farmers’ Market 529-6266
Health Department (Ventura Co.) 654-3813
Housing Authority 648-5008
Humane Society 646-6505 or 656-5031
Immigration 983-233
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1-800-829-4477
Landlord/Tenant Questions 648-5008
Lawyer Referral Service 650-7599
Legal Aid 647-3248
Legislators
Libraries
* Volunteer Services 652-7517
Marriage Licenses 654-3788
Mall, Buenaventura 642-5530
Parking Tickets 1-800-654-7275
Parks, City 652-4550
Passport Information — Oxnard Post Office 4856722
Port District 642-8538
Public Social Services (PSSA) 652-7606
Rubbish Services 647-1426 & 643-1850
San Buenaventura Mission 643-4318
Social Security 1-800-772-1213
State Board of Equalization 260-677-2700
State Tax Board 800-852-5711
Swap Meet 644-5043
Trash Services 647-1414
Utilities
* Century Cable 644-2288
* Pacific Bell
o Residential: 1-800-310-2355
o Small Business: 1-800-499-2355
* Southern California Edison 1-800-655-4555
o Street Light Repair — S.C. Edison 1-800-6554555
* Southern California Gas 1-800-427-2200
* Water/Sewer 654-7858
Ventura College 654-6400
Ventura Flea Market & Swap Meet 213-560-7469
Ventura Harbor Village 642-6746
Ventura Regional Sanitation District 658-4685
Ventura Unified School District 641-5000
Visitors & Convention Bureau 648-2075
Voter Information 654-2781
Youth Employment Service 289-4920
Ventura County Government Center
Numbers
Ventura County Government Center 654-5000
Federal Government Information 1/800/7264995
Passport Information 485-6722
City of Ventura Services
* City Hall (Ventura) 654-7850
* Advance Planning (Rm 125) 658-4725
* Bicycle Registration (Rm 107) 654-7857
* Building & Safety (Rm 117) 654-7869
* Bus Pass (SCAT) Purchase (Rm 107) 654-7857
* Business License (Rm 107) 658-4715
* City Attorney (Rm 206) 654-7818
* City Clerk (Rm 204) 658-4787
* City Information Agency (Rm 109) 654-7850
* TDD for Hearing Impaired 654-7766
* City Council (Rm 205) 654-7827
* City Manager’s Office (Rm 205) 654-7740
* Code Enforcement (Rm 218) 658-4711
* Community Services 658-4726
* Complaints: City Information (Rm 109) 654-7850
* Cultural Affairs Office (Rm 226) 658-4726
* Dog License (Rm 107) 654-7857
* Development (Rm 213) 654-7819
* Engineering (Rm 117) 654-7829
* Construction Hotline 658-4769
* Filming Permits (Rm 226) 658-4706
* Fire Permits & Inspections (Rm 218) 658-4711
* First Sunday in the Park (Rm 226) 658-4742
* Hazardous Materials Permits (Rm 218) 658-4711
* Housing Rehabilitation Loans (Rm 117) 654-7844
* Human Resources (Rm 210) 654-7853
* Job Hotline (City of Ventura) 658-4777
* Mail Services (Basement) 654-7896
* Parks 652-4550
* Planning - Zoning (Rm 117) 654-7893
* Purchasing (Rm 130) 658-4719 –
Bid Hotline 658-4776
* Recreation Program Info. (Rm 226) 658-4726
* TDD for Hearing Impaired 654-7788
* Redevelopment (Room 125) 658-4723
* Special Olympics Ventura County (Rm 226) 6547787
* TDD for Hearing Impaired 654-7788
* Special Events Permits (Rm 216) 654-7830
* Street Fairs (Rm 216) 654-7830
* Traffic Info Line (Rm 120) 654-7769
* Treasury (Rm 107) 654-7857
* Volunteer Services (Rm 109) 654-7770
* Weed Abatement (Rm 218) 654-7790
Fire Department
* Emergency Calls Only 9-1-1 or 650-8010
* Business/Non-Emergency Calls 339-4300
* Emergency TDD for Deaf 9-1-1
* TDD - Non-emergency for Deaf 339-4377
* Fire Chief 339-4310
* Fire Training 339-4321
* Juvenile Fire Setter 339-4351
* Operations Chief 339-4322
* Media Operations 339-4304
* Public Education 339-4344
Police Department
* Abandoned Vehicles 339-4432
* Business/Non-Emergency Calls 339-4400
* Emergency Calls Only 9-1-1 or 650-8010
* Emergency TDD for Deaf 9-1-1
* TDD Non-Emergency for Deaf 339-4377
* Business & Employee Directory 339-4400
* Community Oriented Policing 339-4369
* Crime Prevention 339-4449
* Crimestoppers Tip Line 339-4376
* Investigations 339-4465
* Job-Line 339-4450
* Parking Citations 339-4395
* Property 339-4490
* Records 339-4417
* Traffic 339-4395
* Volunteer Coordinator 339-4401
Police Department Store Fronts
* Downtown / Beach 648-8140
* Montalvo 339-2910
* Westside 648-8133
* Maintenance Services Yard 336 Sanjon Road
* Public Works Emergency After Hours 339-4399
* Graffiti Hotline 654-7805
* New Customer/Service Change 654-7858
* Park Facility Reservations 652-4594
* Parks — Tree Maintenance 652-4550
Pothole Hotline 652-4590
* Recycling 650-0884
* Streets/Sidewalks 652-4515
* Utilities — Water & Sewer Billing 654-7858
* Warehouse, 339 San Jon Road 652-4535
* Waste Management 652-4525
* Water Operations Office 652-4500
Recreation Facilities
* Albinger Archaeological Museum 648-5823
* Arroyo Verde Nature Center 650-8137
* Barranca Vista Recreation Center 644-6542
* Camino Real Park 658-8175
* Olivas Adobe Historial Park 644-4346
* State Parks & Recreation 654-4610
* Ventura Pistol Range 648-4968
* Westpark Recreation Center 648-1895
Senior Services
* Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostic and Treatment
Center at USC 213/738-9473
* Area Agency on Aging 641-4420
* California Medical Review, Inc. (CMRI) 800/841-1602
* California State Hospice Association 916/441-3770
* Camarillo Health Care District-Adult Day Care Center
388-1952
* Caregivers: Volunteers Assisting the Elderly 6520566
* Dial-A-Ride Services
o Camarillo Dial-A-Ride 988-4228
o Care-A-Van (Camarillo) 388-2529
o Help of Ojai (Ojai Valley) 646-0144
o Oxnard Dial-A-Ride 986-4000
o Oxnard Mini-Bus 385-8021
o Santa Paula Dial-A-Ride 933-2267
o Senior Survival Mobile Service (Ventura) 6543275
o South Coast Area Transit (SCAT) Access
o (Oakview, Ojai, West Ventura) 649-4421
o South Coast Area Transit (SCAT) Access
o (Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura) 485-2319
* Elder Care Locator 800/677-1116
* Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program
(HICAP) 641-4420, 800/510-2020
* Help of Ojai (Information and Referral) 646-5122
* Long-Term Care Ombudsman 656-1986
* Meals on Wheels
o Ojai Valley 646-5122
o Santa Paula 525-8277
o Ventura 643-5653
o Oxnard Senior Services (Info. and Referral) 3858019
Senior Centers
* Colonial Senior Center 385-8163
* Fillmore Senior Center 524-4533
* Little House Senior Center (Help of Ojai) 646-0144
* Moran Manor Senior Day Care Center (Ven.) 6435000
* Piru Community Center 521-1333
* Personal Parent Care Clinic (Camarillo) 389-0997
* Port Hueneme Community Center 986-6596
* Santa Clara Senior Center (Ventura) 648-2829
* South Oxnard Senior Center 639-9546
* Ventura Avenue Adult Center (Ventura) 648-3035
* Wilson Senior Center (Oxnard) 385-8028
Senior Outreach Services 371-8300
Senior Employment Service 648-5606
Social Security and Medicare Eligibility
Ventura County Public Health Services
* Ventura 652-5916
* Blood Services 654-1600
* Crisis Team 652-5969
* Red Cross 339-2234
Ventura Harbor / Port District 642-8538
Ventura Harbor Village 642-6746
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau 6482075
Fire / Police Emergency Telephone Numbers
Emergency 9-1-1
Suicide Prevention (24 Hour) 9-1-1 / 652-6727
Poison Control (24 Hour) 9-1-1
* 800/876-4766
* TTY Equipment 800-972-3323
Non-Emergency Police/Sheriff
* Camarillo 388-5100
* Fillmore 524-2233
* Moorpark 532-2700
* Ojai 646-1414
* Oxnard 486-1663 / 385-7740
* Port Hueneme 386-3611 / 986-6530
* Santa Paula 525-4474 / 933-4231
* Simi Valley 583-6950
* Thousand Oaks 494-8200
* Ventura 339-4400
Fire
* Camarillo 389-9710 / 384-1500
* Fillmore 524-0586 / 524-3701
* Moorpark 384-1500 / 389-9710
* Ojai 384-1500 / 654-5000
* Oxnard 487-6311 / 385-7600
* Port Hueneme 384-1500 / 389-9710
* Santa Paula 525-4474 / 933-4225
* Simi Valley 388-4279
* Ventura 339-4300
800/722-1213
Ventura County Adult Center (Ventura City
Ambulance Service:
Senior Home Share) 648-3035
* Non Emergencies 648-3311
* Air Ambulance, Emergency Medical Services,
Medical Transports 800-558-5387
* American Medical Response 808-2100
* Gold Coast Ambulance Service
o Ventura 647-2087
o Camarillo / Oxnard 485-1231
* MedTrans Ambulance 482-8869
* Ojai Ambulance Service 646-5501 / 646-9000
* White Cross Medical Transport Non-Emergency
Services, Camarillo 987-4648
* Harbor Patrol, Channel Islands Harbor 382-3007
Ventura County Adult Protective Services
(24-Hour) 654-3200
Ventura County Council on Aging 986-1424
Ventura County Senior Nutrition Program
388-4317
Volunteer Information
* Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
* (Help of Ojai) 646-7787
* Oxnard Senior Services 385-8020
* United Way of Ventura County 485-6288
* Ventura County Volunteer Coordinator 654-7850
Voters Registration 800/345-8683
Dial-A-Ride Services:
The following listed companies provide transportation
service for seniors and disabled person.
* Care-A-Van, Camarillo 388-2529
* Dial-A-Ride, Camarillo 988-4228
* Dial-A-Ride, Oxnard, Port Hueneme 986-4000
* Dial-A-Ride, Santa Paula 933-2267
* Dial-A-Ride, Simi Valley 583-6464
* Help of Ojai, Ojai Valley 646-0144
* Oxnard Mini-Bus, Oxnard 385-8021
* SCAT Access, Oakview, Ojai, West Ventura 6494421
* Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura 485-2319
* Senior Survival Mobile Service: Camarillo, Oxnard,
Ventura 654-3275
Fun Things to Do
Links to things to do in Ventura County:
Ventura Today: http://www.venturatoday.net/currentevents.html
Ventura County Star: http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/living_here/
VC Reporter: http://vcreporter.com/
Best Restaurants
Pizza Place
Sunday Brunch
Sushi
Tony’s Pizzeria
Joannafina’s
Sushi Marina
186 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
643-8425
1127 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura
652-0360
120 S. California St., Ventura
643-5200
Pizza Chief
Golden China
Ozeki Sushi
2315 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard
485-2966
760 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura
652-0688
1437 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura
477-9897
1612 E. Main St., Ventura
648-1877
Lobster Trap
Juro’ Cho’
3603 Peninsula Rd., Channel
Islands Harbor
985-6361
1140 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura
652-0382
7770 Telegraph Rd., Ventura
647-8888
Santino’s Pizza & Pasta
4231 Telegraph Rd., Ventura
644-0166
Palermo
321 E. Main St., Ventura
643-3070
Seafood Restaurant
Andria’s Seafood
1449 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
654-0546
Ferraro’s
2788 E. Main St., Ventura
656-7270
Café Fiore
66 California St., Ventura
653-1266
Cappriccio
298 E. Main St., Ventura
643-7115
Diner
Tipps Thai Cuisine
512 E. Main St., Ventura
643-3040
Chai’s Thai
Eric Ericsson’s
Italian Food
Thai Food
668 Harbor Blvd., Ventura
643-4783
2148 Saviers Rd., Oxnard
240-2462
East Restaurant
Sea Fresh
3600 S. Harbor Blvd., Channel
Islands
815-4661
533 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
646-7747
Vegetarian
387 E. Main St., Ventura
653-2573
Chinese Food
Golden China
706 Seaward Ave., Ventura
652-0688
Nature’s Grill
Mandarin House
566 E. Main St., Ventura
643-7855
475 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Port
Hueneme
985-5955
Busy Bee Café
Franky’s
478 E. Main St., Ventura
643-4864
456 E. Main St., Ventura
648-6282
4585 Pleasant Valley Rd.,
Camarillo
987-6465
Danny’s Famous Deli & Grill
3263 Telegraph Rd., Ventura
289-9200
The Taj Café
China Dynasty
574 E. Main St., Ventura
652-1521
2855 Johnson Dr., Ventura
642-8858
Vagabond Coffee Shop
760 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
643-1390
Peking Inn
330 N. Lantana St., Camarillo
987-8188
Good Places to eat
with Kids
East Restaurant
387 E. Main St., Ventura
653-2573
Capistrano’s
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd.,
Oxnard
984-2500
The Sportsman
Cronies Sports Grill
4426 Central Ave., Camarillo
983-8668
370 N. Lantana St., Camarillo
482-5900
2855 Johnson Dr., Ventura
650-6026
Busy Bee Café
478 E. Main St., Ventura
643-4864
53 S. California St., Ventura
643-2851
The SideCar Restaurant
3029 E. Main St., Ventura
653-7433
Deco
394 E. Main St., Ventura
667-2120
92 E. Daily Dr., Camarillo
987-4497
1542 Moorpark Rd., Thousand
Oaks
497-1711
2955 Cochran, Simi Valley
527-0055
Table 13
Mexican restaurant
185 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura
648-1462
Los Caporales
1127 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura
652-0360
Café Zack
1095 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
643-9445
1103 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai
646-5346
Late Night Dining
Joannafina’s
Romantic Dining
642-3190
El Taco de Mexico
733 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard
385-8451
3101 Saviers Rd., Oxnard
483-1911
210 E. 5th St., Oxnard
486-6883
112 W. 7th St., Oxnard
486-9521
307 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
646-5452
Casa De Soria
1961 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
648-2083
Steak
The Sportsman
53 S. California St., Ventura
643-2851
4426 Central Ave., Camarillo
983-8668
Scotch and Sirloin
For Business Lunch
Nona’s Courtyard Café
67 S. California St., Ventura
641-2783
Café Fiore
66 S. California St., Ventura
653-1266
Breakfast Spot
Pete’s Breakfast House
2055 E. Main St., Ventura
648-1130
Allison’s Country Café
3429 Telegraph Rd., Ventura
644-9072
Eggs ‘n’ Things
4020 E. Main St., Ventura
1510 Anchors Way, Ventura
644-5566
Wood Ranch Barbecue
1101 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo
482-1202
540 New Los Angeles Ave.,
Moorpark
523-7253
Educational Resources
Public School
Districts
Briggs Elementary School
District
14438 W. Telegraph Road
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
645-0101
Fax: (805) 933-3565
Briggs (4-8)
14438 W. Telegraph Road
Santa Paula, CA 93060(805)
525-7151
Fax: (805) 933-3565
Olivelands (K-3)
12465 Foothill Road
Santa Paula, CA 93060(805)
933-2254
Fax: (805) 933-1111
Conejo Valley Unified
School District
District Service Center
1400 East Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-9511
Fax: (805) 371-9170
Acacia Elementary
55 Norman Ave.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360(805)
495-5550
Fax: (805) 374-1156
Aspen Elementary
1870 Oberlin
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-2810
Fax: (805) 374-1157
Banyan Elementary
1120 Knollwood Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320(805)
498-6641
Fax: (805) 375-6626
Conejo Elementary
280 Conejo School Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362(805)
495-7058
Fax: (805) 374-1158
Cypress Elementary
4200 Kimber Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320(805)
498-6683
Fax: (805) 375-5600
Glenwood Elementary
1135 Windsor Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-2118
Fax: (805) 374-1159
Ladera Elementary
1211 Calle Almendro
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360(805)
492-3565
Fax: (805) 493-8851
Lang Ranch Elementary
2450 Whitechapel Place
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 241-4417
Fax: (805) 241-4617
Madrona Elementary
612 Camino Manzanas
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 498-6102
Fax: (805) 375-5601
Manzanita Elementary
2626 Michael Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320(805)
498-3686
Fax: (805) 375-5602
Maple Elementary
3501 Kimber Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320(805)
498-6748
Fax: (805) 375-5603
Meadows Elementary
2000 La Granada Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7037
Fax: (805) 374-1160
Park Oaks Elementary
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360(805)
492-3569
Fax: (805) 493-8852
Sycamore Canyon
4601 Via Rio
Newbury Park, CA 91320 (805)
498-1573
Fax: (805) 498-0385
University Elementary
2801 Atlas Ave.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3567
Fax: (805) 492-2302
Walnut Elementary
581 Dena Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320 (805)
498-3608
Fax: (805) 375-5604
Weathersfield Elementary
3151 Darlington Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360(805)
492-3563
Fax: (805) 492-4452
Westlake Elementary
1571 E. Potrero Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 374-2150
Fax: (805) 496-4006
Westlake Hills Elementary
3333 S. Medicine Bow Ct.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
(805) 497-9339
Fax: (805) 374-1162
Wildwood Elementary
620 W. Velarde Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-3531
Fax: (805) 492-6071
Colina Middle (6-8)
1500 Hillcrest Dr.,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-7429
Fax: (805) 374-1163
Los Cerritos Middle (6-8)
2100 Ave de las Flores
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 492-3538
Fax: (805) 493-8854
Redwood Middle (6-8)
233 Gainsborough Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360(805)
497-7264
Fax: (805) 497-3734
Sequoia Middle (6-8)
2855 Borchard Road
Newbury Park, CA 91320 (805)
498-3617
Fax: (805) 375-5605
Sycamore Canyon
4601 Via Rio
Newbury Park, CA 91320 (805)
498-1573
Fax: (805) 498-0385
Newbury Park High
456 Reino Road
Newbury Park, CA 91320(805)
498-3676
Fax: (805) 499-3549
Thousand Oaks High
2323 Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-7491
Fax: (805) 374-1165
Westlake High
100 N. Lakeview Cyn. Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
(805) 497-6711
Fax: (805) 497-2606
Conejo Valley High - Alternative
School
1872 Newbury Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320 (805)
498-6646
Fax: (805) 498-1423
Century High
(Alternative)
100 N. Lakeview Canyon Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
(805) 497-4172
Conejo Valley Adult
1025 Old Farm Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-2761
Fax: (805) 374-1167
Fillmore Unified School
District
District Service Center
627 Sespe Avenue
Mail: P.O. Box 697
Fillmore, CA 93016 (805) 5246038
Piru Elementary
3811 East Center Street
Piru, CA 93040 (805) 521-1709
San Cayetano
514 Mountain View Street
Fillmore, CA 93016 (805) 5246040
Fax: (805) 524-6185
Sespe Elementary
425 Orchard Street
Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 5246161
Fillmore Middle
543 A Street
Fillmore, CA 93015(805) 5246070
Fax: (805) 524-6063
Fillmore High
555 Central Avenue
Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 5246100
Fax: (805) 524-6121
Fillmore Community High
532 A Street
Fillmore, California 93040 (805)
524-6077
Hueneme School District
District Service Center
205 N. Ventura Road
Port Hueneme, CA 93041 (805)
488-3588
Fred L. Williams (K-5)
4300 Anchorage Street
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 4883541
Julien Hathaway (K-6)
405 E. Dollie Street
Oxnard, CA 93033 (805) 4882217
Ansgar Larsen (K-5)
550 East Thomas Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 9868740
Art Haycox (K-5)
5400 Perkins Road
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 4883578
Parkview (K-5)
1416 Sixth Place
Port Hueneme, CA 93041(805)
986-8730
Richard Bard (K-6)
622 E. Pleasant Valley Road
Port Hueneme, CA 93041(805)
488-3583
Hueneme (K-6)
354 N. Third Street
Port Hueneme, CA 93041(805)
488-3569
Sunkist (K-5)
1400 Teakwood Street
Port Hueneme, CA 93041(805)
986-8722
Hollywood Beach (K-6)
4000 Sunset Lane
Oxnard, CA 93035(805) 9868720
Mesa Union School District
District Service Center
3901 North Mesa School Road
Somis, California 93066(805)
485-1411
Mesa Elementary (K-5)
3901 North Mesa School Road
Somis, California 93066(805)
485-1411
Mesa Junior High (6-8)
3901 North Mesa School Road
Somis, California 93066(805)
485-1411
Golden Valley Charter
3901 N. Mesa School Rd.
Somis, CA 93066 (805) 7016950
Moorpark Unified School
District
District Service Center
5297 Maureen Lane,
Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 3786300
Fax: (805) 529-8592
Early Childhood Center
(MUSD Preschool) ..(805) 5316466
Arroyo West (3-5)(805) 3786308
Campus Canyon (K-3) (805)
378-6301
Flory School (4-5)(806) 3786303 Mountain Meadows (K-2)
(805) 378-6306
Peach Hill (K-3) (805) 378-6307
Walnut Canyon (K-5)(805) 5171722
Chaparral Middle (6-8)(805) 3786302
Community High (9-12) (805)
378-6304
Oak Park Neighborhood School
(3 to 5-year-olds)
101 Kanan Road
703 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 640-4355
Fax: (805) 640-4398
Mesa Verde Middle (6-8)(805)
378-6309
Oak Park, CA 91377(818) 7353250
Moorpark High (9-12)(805) 3786305
Oak Park Independent
101 Kanan Road
Oak Park, CA 91377(818) 7353250
Mira Monte Elementary
1216 Loma Drive
Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 640-4384
Fax: (805) 640-9362
The High School at Moorpark
College (11-12)
(805) 378-1444
Mupu School District
District Service Center
4410 N. Ojai Road
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
525-6111
Fax: (805) 525-2871
Oak Park Unified School
District
District Service Center
5801 East Conifer Street
Oak Park, CA 91377(818) 7353200
Fax: (818) 879-0372
Brookside Elementary
165 Satinwood Avenue
Oak Park, CA 91377(818) 5974200
Fax: (818) 889-0725
Oak Hills Elementary
101 Kanan Road
Oak Park, CA 91377(818) 7074224
Red Oak Elementary
4857 Rockfield St.
Oak Park, CA 91377 (818) 7077972
Fax: (818) 597-4244
Medea Creek Middle
1002 Doubletree Road
Oak Park, CA 91377(818) 7077922
Oak Park High
899 North Kanan Road
Oak Park, CA 91377 (818) 7353300
Oak View High
899 North Kanan Road
Oak Park, CA 91377 (818) 7353300
Ocean View School District
District Service Center
2382 Etting Road
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 4884441
Fax: (805) 986-6797
Ocean View Junior High
4300 Olds Road
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 4886421
Mar Vista Elementary
2382 Etting Road
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 4883659
Topa Topa Elementary
916 Mountain View Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 640-4366
Fax: (805) 640-4369
Meiners Oaks Elementary
400 South Lomita Avenue
Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 640-4378
Fax: (805) 640-4380
San Antonio
650 Carne Road
Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 640-4373
Fax: (805) 640-4376
Summit Elementary
12525 Ojai/Santa Paula Road
Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 640-4391
Fax: (805) 525-0698
Oxnard School District
Tierra Vista Elementary
2001 Sanford Road
Oxnard, CA 93033 (805) 4884454
District Service Center
1051 South A St.
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 4873918
Laguna Vista Elementary
5084 Etting Road
Oxnard, California 93033
(805) 488-3638
Norman R. Brekke Elementary
400 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 4851224
Fax: (805) 485-4467
Ocean View Early Education
4600 Olds Road
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 4885277
Fax: (805) 488-5669
Ojai Unified School District
District Service Center
414 E. Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93024 (805) 640-4300
Nordhoff High
1401 Maricopa Hwy.
Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 640-4343
Fax: (805) 640-4335
Chaparral High
414 E. Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 6404330
Fax: (805) 6404341
Matilija Junior High
César E. Chávez
224 N. Juanita Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 4832389
Fax: (805) 483-4799
Bernice Curren Elementary
1101 North F Street
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 4853323
Fax: (805) 485-7593
Driffill Elementary
910 South E Street
Oxnard, CA 93030-6920 (805)
486-3563
Fax: (805) 487-8223
E.L.M.
450 East Elm Street
Oxnard, CA 93033-3683 (805)
483-4178
Fax: (805) 487-9961
Harrington
2501 Gisler Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 4877574
Kamala Elementary
634 W. Kamala Street
Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 4831153
Fax: (805) 486-2893
Lemonwood
2200 Carnegie Street
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 4877583
Fax: (805)487-7293
Marina West
2501 Carob Street
Oxnard, CA 93035(805) 9852844
Fax: (805) 984-5494
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
3300 W. Via Marina Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93035(805) 9840010
Fax: (805) 985-4690
Oxnard, CA 93030-4430 (805)
483-1153
Sierra Linda Elementary
2201 Jasmine Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 9832280
Fax: (805) 485-5796
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
(Opened summer 2003)
2900 Thurgood Marshall Drive
Oxnard, CA 93030
Fremont Intermediate
1130 North M Street
Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 4855900
R.J. Frank Intermediate
701 Juanita Av
Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 9811733
Fax: (805) 981-1754
Haydock Intermediate
647 W. Hill St.
Oxnard, CA 93033-3199 (805)
487-6797
Oxnard Union High School
District
McKinna Elementary
1611 South J Street
Oxnard, CA 93033 (805) 4831171
District Service Center
309 S. K Street
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 3852500
Fax: (805) 483-3069
Nueva Vista
925 South A Street
Oxnard, CA 93030-7440 (805)
487-3918
Fax: (805) 487-2050
Adolfo Camarillo High
4660 Mission Oaks Blvd.
Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 3896407
Fax: (805) 484-8087
Emilie Ritchen Elementary
2200 Cabrillo Way
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 9819428
Channel Islands High
1400 Raiders Way
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 3852787
Fax: (805) 385-2748
Ramona Elementary
804 Cooper Road
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 4835450
Fax: (805) 486-7049
Rose Avenue Elementary
220 S. Driskill Road
Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 4851991
San Miguel
2400 South J Street
Frontier High
545 Airport Way
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 3896450
Fax: (805) 389-6466
Hueneme High
Bard Road
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 3852667
Fax: (805) 385-2817
Oxnard High
3400 West Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 2782906
Fax: (805) 278-2912
Oxnard Adult
1101 W. 2nd Street
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 3852578
Fax: (805) 385-2566
Pacifica High
600 E. Gonzales Road
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 2785000
Fax: (805) 278-7187
Pacific View High
(Community Day School)
1701 Gary Drive
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 4832378
Fax: (805) 483-8317
Puente Teen Program
545 Central Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 2785549
Fax: (805) 278-5522
Rio Mesa High
545 Central Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030(805) 2785500
Fax: (805) 278-5525
Pleasant Valley School
District
District Service Center
600 Temple Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 4822763
Camarillo Heights
35 Catalina Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 4829838
Fax: (805) 987-7189
Dos Caminos
3635 Appian Way
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 4829894
El Descanso Elementary
1099 N. Bedford St.
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 4821954
La Mariposa
4800 Corte Olivas
Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 9878333
Las Colina Middle
5750 Fieldcrest Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 4840461
Fax: (805) 482-2443
Las Posas Elementary
75 Calle La Guerra
Camarillo, CA 93010(805)-4824606
Los Altos Middle
700 Temple Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 4824656
Fax: (805) 388-9059
Oxnard (805) 485-3115
Rio Lindo (K-6)
2131 Snow Ave.
Oxnard (805) 485-3113
Rio Plaza (K-6)
600 Simon Way
Oxnard (805) 485-3121
Rio Real (K-6)
1140 Kenny St.
Oxnard (805) 485-3117
Rio del Valle (7-8)
3100 Rose Ave.
Oxnard (805) 485-3119
Santa Clara Elementary
School District
Los Primeros Structured
2222 Ventura Boulevard
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 4842811
Santa Clara Elementary
(“The Little Red Schoolhouse”)
20030 East Telegraph Road
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
525-4573
Fax: (805) 525-4985
Los Senderos Open
(formerly Bedford)
1555 Kendall Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 4821964
Santa Paula Elementary
School District
Monte Vista Middle
888 N. Lantana Street
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 4828891
Fax: (805) 987-8951
Santa Rosa Tech. Magnet
13282 Santa Rosa Road
Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 4913822
Tierra Linda
1201 Woodcreek Road
Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 4458800
Valle Lindo Preschool
777 Aileen Street
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 4828861
Rio School District
District Service Center
3300 Cortez Street
Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 4853111
El Rio (K-6)
2714 Vineyard Ave.
District Service Center
201 S. Steckel Drive
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
933-5342
Fax: (805) 525-3023
Barbara Webster Elementary (K5)
1150 Saticoy St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
933-5315
Fax: (805) 933-5588
Blanchard Elementary (K-5)
115 Peck Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
933-5381
Fax: (805) 933-4409
Glen City Elementary (K-5)
41 Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
933-5376
Fax: (805) 933-5362
Isbell Middle (6-8)
221 S. 4th St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
933-5329
Fax: (805) 933-0510
McKevett Elementary (K-5)
955 E. Pleasant
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
933-5332
Fax: (805) 933-0542
Grace Thille Elementary (K-5)
1144 Ventura St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
933-5372
Fax: (805) 933-0192
Thelma Bedell (K-5)
1305 Laurel
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
933-5355
Fax: (805) 933-9735
Santa Paula Union High
School District
District Service Center
500 E. Santa Barbara St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
525-0988
Fax: (805) 525-6128
Santa Paula High
404 N. Sixth Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060 (805)
525-4406
Fax: (805) 525-1690
Simi Valley Unified School
District
District Service Center
875 E. Cochran Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6500
Fax: (805) 520-6504
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
1220 Fourth Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6725
Arroyo Elementary
225 Ulysses Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
306-4420
Fax: (805) 520.6763
Atherwood Elementary
2350 East Greensward Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520.6730
Berylwood Elementary
2300 Heywood Street
Simi Valley, CA93065(805) 5206705
Fax: (805) 520-6102
Big Springs Elementary
3401 Big Springs Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063 (805)
520-6710
Crestview Elementary
900 Crosby Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6715
Fax: (805) 520-6104
Garden Grove Elementary
2250 Tracy Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063 (805)
520-6700
Hollow Hill Fundamental
828 Gibson Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6720
Fax: (805) 520-6106
2100 Ravenna St
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6745
Fax: (805) 520-6123
Township Elementary
4101 Township Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93063 (805)
520-6770
Fax: (805) 520-6124
Vista Fundamental
2175 Wisteria Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6750
Fax: (805) 520-6752
White Oak Elementary
2201 Alscot Ave. (805) 520-6617
Fax: (805) 520-6126
Justin Elementary
2245 North Justin Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6619
Fax: (805) 520-6107
Wood Ranch Elementary
455 Circle Knoll Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
579-6370
Fax: (805) 579-6373
Knolls Elementary
6334 Katherine Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063 (805)
520-6735
Fax: (805) 520-6109
Hillside Middle
2222 Fitzgerald Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6810
Madera Elementary
250 Royal Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6740
Fax: (805) 520-6742
Mountain View Elementary
2925 Fletcher St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6775
Fax: (805) 520-6110
Park View Center
1500 Alexander Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6755
Fax: (805) 520-6120
Santa Susana Elementary
4300 Apricot Road
Simi Valley, CA 93063 (805)
520-6765
Fax: (805) 520-6121
Simi Elementary
2956 School St.
Simi Valley (805) 520-6760
Sycamore Elementary
Sinaloa Middle
601 Royal Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6830
Fax: (805) 520-6835
Valley View Middle
3347 Tapo St.
Simi Valley, CA 930631239(805) 520-6820
Fax: (805) 520-6157
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6150
Simi Valley Adult & Career
Institute
3192 Los Angeles Ave.
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
579-6200
Somis Union School
District
District Service Center
5268 North Street
Somis, CA 93066-0900 (805)
386-5711
Fax: (805) 386-4596
Somis Elementary
5268 North Street
Somis, CA 93066-0900 (805)
386-5711
Fax: (805) 386-4596
Somis Middle
5268 North Street
Somis, CA 93066-0900 (805)
386-5711
Fax: (805) 386-4596
Somis Academy Charter High
(9-12)
5268 North Street
Somis, CA 93066(805) 3865711, Ext. 26
Ventura Unified School
District
District Service Center
120 E. Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001 805 6415000
Royal High
1402 Royal Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
306-4875
Blanche Reynolds (K-5)
450 Valmore
Ventura, CA 93003(805) 2891817
Santa Susana High
3750 E. Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805)
520-6800
Fax: (805) 520-6778
Citrus Glen (K-5)
9655 Darling Road
Ventura, CA (805) 672-0220
Simi Valley High
5400 Cochran St.
Simi Valley (805) 577-1400
Apollo High
3150 School Street
Elmhurst (K-5)
5080 Elmhurst Street
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 2891860
E.P. Foster (K-5)
20 Pleasant Place
Ventura, CA 93001(805) 6415420
Juanamaria (K-5)
100 South Crocker Avenue
Ventura, CA 93004(805) 6720291
Junipero Serra (K-5)
8880 Halifax Street
Ventura, CA 93004(805) 6722717
Lincoln Elementary (K-5)
1107 E. Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001(805) 6415438
Loma Vista (K-5)
300 Lynn Drive
Ventura, CA 93001(805) 6415443
Montalvo (K-5)
2050 Grand Avenue
Ventura, CA 93003(805) 2891872
Mound (K-5)
455 South Hill Road
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 2891886
Pierpont (K-5)
Martha's Vineyard Court
Ventura, CA (805) 641-5470
Poinsettia Elementary (K-5)
350 North Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93003(805) 2897971
Portola (K-5)
6700 Eagle Street
Ventura, CA 93003(805) 2891734
Saticoy (K-5)
760 Jazmin Avenue
Ventura, CA 93003(805) 6722701
Sheridan Way (K-5)
573 Sheridan Way
Ventura, CA 93001(805) 6415491
Sunset (K-5)
400 Sunset Avenue
Oak View, CA 93022 (805) 6496600
Will Rogers (K-5)
316 Howard Street
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 6415496
Anacapa Middle (6-8)
100 South Mills Road
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 2897900
Balboa Middle (6-8)
247 South Hill Road
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 2891800
Cabrillo Middle (6-8)
1426 East Santa Clara Street
Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 6415155
De Anza Middle (6-8)
2060 Cameron Street
Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 6415165
Buena High (9-12)
5670 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 2891826
El Camino High (9-12)
501 College Drive
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 2897955
Foothill Technology High (9-12)
100 Day Road
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 2890023
Pacific High (9-12)
501 College Drive
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 2897950
Ventura High (9-12)
2155 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 6415116
Ventura County
Special Education
ACCESS – Adult Community
Center for
Educational Support Services
280 Poindexter Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 5231070
(VCSSO Office Phone) (805)
531-0084
Dorothy Boswell
5190 Loma Vista Road
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 2893388
Buena High
5670 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 2893388
(805) 641-5100 (Ventura SD,
Buena HS)
De Anza Middle
2060 Cameron Street
Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 2893388
(805) 641-5165 (Ventura USD,
DeAnza)
Dwire
3150 Via Marina Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93035 (805)
985.7200
Las Colinas Middle
5750 Fieldcrest Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 5231070
(805) 484-0461 (Pleasant Valley
SD)
Moorpark High
4500 Tierra Rejada Road
Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 5231070
(805) 378-6305 (Moorpark SD,
Moorpark HS)
Park Oaks
1335 Calle Bouganvilla
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360(805)
496-2488
(805) 492.3569 (Conejo SD,
Park Oaks)
Douglas Penfield
640 Jazmin Ave.
Ventura, CA 93004 (805) 6471974
Phoenix-Los Nogales
1551 Kendall Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 3884406
(805) 482-1964
(Pleasant Valley ESD, Los
Senderos Sch. Office)
Phoenix-Moorpark
30 Flory Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 5231070
(805) 378-6300 (Moorpark
Unified SD Office)
Phoenix
500 Airport Way
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 3884406
San Miguel Preschool
2400 South J Street
Oxnard, CA 93033 (805) 9852700
(805) 483-1153
(Oxnard ESD, San Miguel
School Office)
Santa Rosa
13282 Santa Rosa Road
Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 4962488
(805) 491-3822
(Pleasant Valley ESD, Santa
Rosa Office)
Sequoia Middle
2855 Borchard Road
Newbury Park, CA 91320 (805)
496-2488
(805) 378-6305
(Conejo SD, Sequoia Middle
School Office)
Conejo / Triggs
2401 Los Feliz Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362(805)
496-2488
Valle Lindo
777 Aileen Street
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 6471974
(805) 482-8861
(Pleasant Valley ESD, Valle
Lindo Office)
Ventura Avenue Preschool
2717 N. Ventura Avenue
Ventura, CA 93001(805) 6471974
(805) 648-3083
(Ventura County Head Start
Office)
Ventura High
2155 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 2893388
(805) 641-5116
(Ventura USD, Ventura HS
Office)
Ventura County Juvenile Court
Schools
380 N. Hillmont Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 6525726
Ventura County Regional
Occupational Program
465 Horizon Circle
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 3884430
Ventura County
Community College
District
District Service Center
333 Skyway Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 3848300
Fax: (805) 384-8399
Ventura College
4667 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 6546400
Oxnard College
4000 S. Rose Ave
Oxnard, CA 93033(805) 9865800
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 3781400
California State
University
3585 Maple St., Suite 112
Ventura (805) 644-7261
Other Colleges &
Universities
Antioch University
801 Garden St.
Santa Barbara(805) 962-8179
Azusa Pacific University
5740 Ralston
Ventura (805) 677-5825
California Lutheran University
60 W. Olsen Road
Thousand Oaks (805) 492-2411
Channel Islands Bible Institute
3326 Nyeland Ave.
Oxnard 93030(805) 485-7072
Learning Tree University
72 Moody Court
Thousand Oaks (800) 943-4588
St. John’s Seminary
5012 Seminary Road
Camarillo (805) 482-2755
Thomas Aquinas College
10000 N. Ojai Road
Santa Paula(805) 525-4417
University of La Verne
Professional Dev. Center
2001 Solar Drive
Oxnard (805) 981-8030
University of La Verne
Residence Center
P.O. Box 42264
Point Mugu (805) 986-1783
CSU Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 4378400
University of Phoenix
300 E. Esplanade Drive
Oxnard (805) 981-3904
981-3905 or (800) 888-1968
CSU Northridge Satellite
@ CSU Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 4378400
Ventura College of Law
4475 Market St.
Ventura (805) 658-0511
University of
California
UC Santa Barbara Ventura
Center
World University of America,
Ojai
107 N. Ventura
Ojai(805) 646-1444
EDUCATION
Lisán’s Four-Step Process for Buying a Home
1. Initial Meeting
A. Discuss present and future housing needs,
i.e.:
1) Single family home vs. condo/townhouse
2) Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
3) Square footage of home and lot size.
4) Location vs. commute to work/school.
5) Desired amenities and age of home.
6) Your family size, current and projected.
7) Any hobbies or special needs to accommodate.
8) Preferred condition of the property
(fixer upper?)
B. Discuss financing abilities and alternatives:
1. Down payment, closing costs requirements.
2. Income and credit lender requirements.
3. Debt ratios and PMI lender requirements.
4. Techniques to maximize purchasing power
(help from the seller).
5. Recommend lenders (if requested).
2. The Home Search
A. Store clients housing criteria for potential
matches with existing and future listings.
B. Review listings daily for suitability to
clients needs.
1) Price
2) Location
3) Amenities
C. Eliminate marginal (if unsuitable) properties, those that are:
1) Overpriced
2) In bad condition
3) On a busy street
4) Backing up to a freeway
5) In a sub-par neighborhood, etc.
D. As needed, investigate newspapers for
‘Open House’ and ‘For Sale By Owner’ and
evaluate using same criteria as above.
E. Arrange home tour for client of selected
properties:
1) Check sales availability with listing
brokers
2) Make showing appointments with
owners or tenants
3) Map out tour route
4) Drive each client to each home
commenting on the neighborhood, street,
etc.
5) Assist client with each home viewing,
i.e., noting the condition of property.
3. Preparing The
Purchase Agreement
A. Prepare an itemized estimate of buyer’s
closing costs, down payment, and monthly
payment for proposed home purchase.
B. As needed, review a Comparable Market
Analysis to determine approximate fair market
value.
C. As needed, confer with listing broker to
accurately assess buyer’s negotiating position
vis-à-vis the seller.
D. Prepare the purchase agreement on behalf
of buyer with special consideration being given
to:
1) Purchase price
2) The deposit
3) Closing costs
4) Loan contingencies
5) Fixtures vs. personal property
6) Professional inspections
7) Flood, special study zone and other
disclosures
8) Close of escrow
9) Possession
10) Condition of the property at time of
possession.
11) An overall avoidance of unnecessary
controversy, complications, or delays.
E. Arrange for contract presentation to seller,
listing broker, or both, as appropriate. Meet
with the said parties, negotiate on buyers behalf
and facilitate the negotiations of any sellers
counter offer to buyer, and vice versa.
4. Processing the Escrow
A. Open escrow
B. Coordinate loan processing with loan
officer
C. Arrange access for inspectors
D. Review all reports, forwarding them to the
client (with interpretations, when needed)
E. Order and schedule all repair work
F. Review and forward all completion notices
to client
G. Review client’s escrow instructions with
escrow officer
H. Schedule and conduct buyers “walkthrough” inspection
I. Arrange client-escrow officer sign-off
meeting
J. Coordinate close of escrow and possession
K. Arrange for transfer of the keys to the
property
L. In short, handle any and all problems that
arise along the way!
L i s á n
C a m p b e l l
Lisán Campbell
Realtor®
( 805.340.1505
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Moving Timeline
Eight Weeks Before You Move
* Begin a “Move” file to store all of your important moving receipts and checklists.
* Begin researching the market to which you are moving.
* Notify your post office, security service, publications, lawn service, health club membership, or any other regular service
of your move date and change of address.
Seven Weeks Before You Move
* Notify your physicians and pharmacist of your move and ask for referrals in your new area of residence.
* Clean out all areas of the house, especially those hidden storage areas such as closets, attic or basement. Discard all of
those items for which you have no use.
* Check on appliance hook-ups in your new home. Gas stoves and dryers will not work in a home equipped with electric
hook-ups
Six Weeks Before You Move
* Consider having a yard or garage sale or donating to a charitable organization.
* Plan in advance for the return of your pre-paid security deposits.
* Notify your veterinarian of your relocation and make sure your pets vaccinations are up to date with the requirements of
your new area of residence.
Five Weeks Before You Move
* Notify your bank of your change of address and begin the transfer of accounts.
* Begin to plan load & delivery date.
Four Weeks Before You Move
* Begin the consumption of all perishable items. These will not ship. A good recommendation for this is to throw a party
involving friends, kids and neighbors.
* Check on insurance rates and vehicle requirements for your new location.
* If you are packing yourself, you might want to start packing. Begin with those rarely used items and items that will not be
needed for the next few weeks. Clearly mark all boxes with the room and fragility rating.
* Arrange utilities, newspaper, mail delivery and association memberships in your new location.
* Register to vote
Two Weeks Before You Move
* Finish packing your shippable items. Do NOT ship valuables, combustible materials or household cleaners. Be sure to
keep the items that will travel with you separate from the boxed items to be shipped.
* Make lodging arrangements if traveling a long distance for more than one day.
* Arrange a babysitter for moving day for small children.
* Register your child with a new school
* Prepare a necessity carton for all of the essentials you will need on your first nights in your new home. This should
include sheets for the beds, kitchen and bathroom necessities, first aid supplies and hammers and nails. Make sure this is
the last box on the truck so that it is the first box off.
One Week Before You Move
* Clean your current home, including the defrosting of freezers, the draining of oil and gas from lawnmowers and grills, the
draining of kerosene from heaters and the cleaning of your stove.
* Double check with outside vendors, such as the dry cleaner or jewelry repairman, that you did not leave any important
items
Day Before The Move and Moving Day
* Make sure someone is home the day the van is loaded. Either you or your representative must be present throughout
the loading process.
* Make sure all of your belongings that will be carried with you are ready to go.
* Gather all keys to the house and make sure they are available for the realtor/new owner.
* Notify police if your home will be unoccupied after you leave.
* Take an inventory of all items loaded on the truck. Double check with the mover’s inventory list.
* Record the driver’s name and give him contact numbers at the destination.
* Confirm directions to the new location.
* Do a final walk-through of the home after the mover’s have removed all items.
* Check all windows and doors to ensure they are locked, turn off the water heater and adjust the thermostat.
* Contact utility company in new location to verify that utilities have been connected.
Arrival of the Truck at Your New Home
* If possible, have someone there to help with small children.
* Be available when the truck arrives.
* Check all boxes to ensure they have arrived and that there is no visible damage.
* Note on driver's inventory sheets any damages or missing items.
* Call your relocation coordinator with any questions.
California Drivers License
If you are a visitor in California over 18 and have a valid driver license from your home state or country, you may drive in this
state without getting a California driver license as long as your home state license remains valid.
If you take a job here or become a resident, you must get a California driver license within 10 days. Residency is established
by voting in a California election, paying resident tuition, filing for home owner's property tax exemption, or any other
privilege or benefit not ordinarily extended to nonresidents.
To apply for an original driver license if you are over 18, you will need to do the following:
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Visit a DMV office (make an appointment for faster service)
Complete application form DL 44 (An original DL 44 form must be submitted. Copies obtained by photocopying,
faxing or other methods will not be accepted.)
Give a thumb print
Have your picture taken
Provide your social security number
Verify your birth date and legal presence
Pay the $12 application fee (the application fee for a commercial driver license is $57)
Pass a vision exam
Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 36 questions on the test. A passing score is at least 31 correct
answers. You have three chances to pass.(Sample Test)
You will then be issued a permit if you have never been licensed before. You may use the permit to practice driving with an
accompanying adult who is 25 years of age or older, with a valid California license and close enough to take control of the
vehicle if necessary. It is illegal for you to drive alone.
If you have a license from another country, you will be required to take a drive test. If you have a license from another state,
the drive test can be waived.
To take your drive test, you will need to:
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Call a DMV office to set up an appointment. (Drive tests are not given without an appointment.)
Provide proof of financial responsibility
After you pass your drive test you will be issued an interim license valid for 60 days until you receive your new photo license
in the mail. Double check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your
address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call (916) 657-7790 and they can check on the
status for you. Have your interim license with you to provide information when requested.
You have three chances to pass the drive test. If you fail, you may practice for awhile, then call DMV to set up another
appointment. There is no waiting period, but you must make an appointment.
If your name is different on your birth date and/or legal presence document than the one you are currently using, you will
need to provide an additional document, such as; a marriage certificate, dissolution of marriage, adoption or name change
document that shows your current name. Local DMV offices can be reached at 1-800-777-0133.
DMV Locations
* Oxnard 4050 Saviers Road 986-3701
* Santa Paula 250 W. Harvard Blvd. 525-3114
* Ventura 4260 Market St. 654-4591
Forms and sample tests may be secured via the Internet at: www.dmv.ca.gov