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Prudential California Realty’s Ventura parking lot sale to benefit American Cancer Society – A Huge Success!

by garyandlisa April 27, 2011 Prudential California Realty

Ventura Prudential Agents Relay for Life Fundraiser

Helping out at the parking lot sale held April 16 to benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life in May are from left, seated, Maggie Hood, Peterson and Nora Paulson. Standing, from left are Hope Avery, Gayle Pierce, Stella Quintana, Chuck Mattorano, Marsha Spille, Lisa Schoeffler, Kelie Holland, …

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Local Businesses Support TenderLife Maternity Home – Ventura

by garyandlisa April 25, 2011 Ventura Local news

Lisa Schoeffler, Laurie Ehrhardt, and Tim Blackwell, all Ventura business people, show their support of TenderLife Maternity Home with a donation.  They invite you to donate in honor of Mother’s Day!

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Grant Park, Ventura, CA -Amazing Views

by garyandlisa April 4, 2011 Featured

If you haven’t visited Grant Park lately, you may not be aware of all that is going on there.  It is known for the amazing views and is known as “the Cross” by locals.  Although it’s history dates back to before the mission was built in San Bueanaventura, it’s more recent activities are remarkable as …

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Steve McQueen’s Santa Paula Ranch for Sale: Ventura County Real Estate

by garyandlisa April 4, 2011 Ventura Local news

Steve McQueen’s Santa Paula home holds a 4,500-sq ft airplane hangar where the “Bullitt” star stored his collection as well as three acres of Syrah vineyards that produce 5,000 to 7,000 bottles a year, a full equestrian facility and rows of fruit trees. Built in 1892, the Victorian-style home still retains much of its period …

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Congratulations to PODS!

by garyandlisa April 23, 2010 Ventura Local news

Congratulations to PODS on their 5th anniversary!  In celebration, they opened their Ventura County facility and hosted a fund raising event that benefited 5 local charities: ASPIRAnet, Boys and Girls Club, Casa Pacifica, Food Share and Turning Point Foundation.  Ventura, Oxnard and Camarillo Chambers of Commerce were all co-hosts of the fund raising mixer.  

The event was well …

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Top 10 Things to Do in Ventura

by garyandlisa February 25, 2010 Relocating to Ventura County

“Nestled between the rugged Los Padres National Forest and the sparkling Pacific Ocean and located at the southern tip of California’s Central Coast, Ventura is a classic beach town with much more to it than sand and surf.” -Ventura Premier Visitor Guide 2008-2009.

Top 10 Things to do:

1.  Head for the harbor!  Poke around …

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Ventura vying to be Google test city

by garyandlisa February 24, 2010 Ventura Local news

Technology titan Google Inc. plans to build an ultrafast broadband network in select communities, and Ventura plans to press its case to be one of those test cities.

Google announced this month that it will build and test experimental networks that will be at least 100 times faster than what is available for many users today.

More …

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The City of Oxnard Floodplain Map Update and Fact Sheet – Ventura Real Estate

by garyandlisa November 8, 2009 Legal Updates

After attending a meeting regarding the Floodplain Map Update and flood insurance issues, the fact sheet and map below are the most current information available.

City of Oxnard FEMA floodplain fact sheet

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for periodic review of existing Flood Insurance
Rate Maps (FIRMs) for communities, such as Oxnard, that have joined …

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