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Understanding Juneteenth in Ventura County

July 13, 2026

Derrick Wilson, a volunteer with the Juneteenth Celebration Committee of Ventura County, speaks with Monique Nowlin about Juneteenth.

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A False Narrative of Chumash History

May 3, 2021

Dr. Tharon Weighill speaks with George Alger about his book, The Indian On The Moon. Primarily, he discusses the false narrative of Chumash history.

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U.S. Founding Father: Thomas Paine

October 27, 2019

Jeff Harman speaks with George Alger about Thomas Paine, including his accomplishments and controversy.

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Ruins of WWII Coastal Artillery Guns in Ventura, CA (1-1/2min)

October 11, 2016

Few who observe this odd concrete structure in the surf realize that this is the remains of a World War II Coastal Artillery Battery.

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Foster Park Community: Before and After Displacement by Highway 33

November 2, 2015

Many people regularly visit Foster Park for camping, hiking and picnics along the Ventura River. However, the nearby town of Foster Park was bulldozed and replaced by Highway 33 in the mid-1960’s.

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Tag: history

Understanding Juneteenth in Ventura County

A False Narrative of Chumash History

U.S. Founding Father: Thomas Paine

Ruins of WWII Coastal Artillery Guns in Ventura, CA (1-1/2min)

Foster Park Community: Before and After Displacement by Highway 33