Heather Harper talks about the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area from an exhibit at the Ventura County Fair.
(more…)Month: October 2012
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Jim Naylor Discusses Some History of the Ventura Raceway
The Ventura Raceway is owned and operated by Jim Naylor, who considers himself a “custodian” of the legacy that he is nurturing for Ventura County and the racing community. The Ventura Raceway is located within the Ventura County Fairgrounds, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. Jim is more popularly known as the track announcer.
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Blue Ribbon Landscaping at the Ventura County Fair
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Edgar Moreno, of Ventura High School, and in association with the Future Farmers of America (FAA) and the Regional Occupational Program (ROP), speaks about his group’s experience winning a blue ribbon at the Ventura County Fair landscaping exhibition. -
The SparkTruck Visits Ventura
The SparkTruck is an educational “build-mobile.”Ventura, CA was the last on-the-road stop for the truck and team that traveled across the USA with cool 21st-century shop tools, spreading the fun of hands-on learning and encouraging kids to find their inner “maker.”
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Practical Bicycling with Rob Perks
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Rob Perks is the bicycle designer and builder of Ocean Air Cycles in Ventura, CA. In this program he discusses bicycle saddles, brakes, fenders, pedals, gears, frames, handlebars, luggage and bicycle design. His design philosophy emphasizes practical bicycle benefits for commuting, transportation, running errands and simply enjoying the outdoors. -
Photojournalism: Shooting with a “Lens Hung on a Computer”
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Ventura County photojournalist, Bob Crum, talks about the art and science of modern photography as well as the post-production process. -
Public Art That Really Moves You
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Today was the grand opening of new art for Ventura’s bike racks and bus shelters. The event was held at California Street Park on the corner of Santa Clara Street. -
The Art of Playwrighting with Lisa Snider
Lisa Snider is a writer, novelist and playwright. Some of her plays include Millennium Dreams, a comedy; Wind River Redemption, a drama; and Finding Ojai, a romance. In this interview, with Our Ventura host, George Alger, Lisa discusses writing and playwrighting.
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Is Scientology a Religion?
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Doug Daniloff, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Church of Scientology, answers some common questions about Scientology.