— History, Ventura County —

Pretty Poinsettias: The popular holiday plant played big part in local history

December 12, 2020

While Dec. 12 is National Poinsettia Day, the pretty and popular holiday plant has quite a history on a more local level, including in Ventura County. At the beginning of the 20th Century, palm trees were flourishing and the City of Ventura had the nickname of “Palm City.” But then poinsettias became a larger crop… Read More Pretty Poinsettias: The popular holiday plant played big part in local history

— History, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Uncategorized, Ventura County —

Local authors chronicle area’s unique baseball history

August 20, 2019

It’s 1912, and thousands of sports fans fill the stands to watch an exhibition game between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox. This might sound like any Major League Baseball game being played at a stadium in the big city, but this match actually took place at a baseball field right in… Read More Local authors chronicle area’s unique baseball history

— Food, Made in the 805, Ventura County —

Made in the 805: Those sweet, petite, and oh-so-good-to-eat Ojai Pixies

April 1, 2019

There’s no getting around seeing and hearing about those Ojai Pixies at this time of the year. They’re featured in everything–from drinks, ice cream, and even spa treatments. They’re basically everywhere! But, what exactly is an Ojai Pixie? And how are they different from the Halos/Cuties and other varieties you regularly see at the grocery… Read More Made in the 805: Those sweet, petite, and oh-so-good-to-eat Ojai Pixies

— History, Travel, Ventura County —

Far from boring: Historical and artistic treasures aplenty at Channel Islands Maritime Museum

January 20, 2019

When I first heard about the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in Oxnard, I admittedly didn’t think I would want to visit since I have no knowledge of ships and probably would get bored looking at them. I’m sure glad I put those thoughts aside and found my way to the Channel Islands Harbor to visit… Read More Far from boring: Historical and artistic treasures aplenty at Channel Islands Maritime Museum

— History, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County —

100th anniversary of end of World War I recognized locally

November 10, 2018

November 11th is not only Veterans Day, a special day to honor military veterans. It also marks the anniversary of the end of World War I. This year is extra significant because it marks the 100th anniversary of WWI. In fact, major hostilities of WWI were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th… Read More 100th anniversary of end of World War I recognized locally

— History, Santa Barbara County —

Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days-Fiesta captivates and educates since 1924

July 29, 2018

It may seem hard to believe today, but Santa Barbara once had some trouble attracting tourists to the area in the 1920s. Santa Barbara was mainly a winter getaway, and the coastal hamlet just wasn’t a draw for many back then during the summer months. The area’s business people decided they wanted to have an… Read More Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days-Fiesta captivates and educates since 1924

— Food, Made in the 805, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County —

Top 10 must-try ice cream shops in the 805

July 15, 2018

July 15th is National Ice Cream Day, and what better way is there to celebrate than heading to your favorite shop serving up the creamy and cold treat.It’s always tough to choose a favorite, and there are many fabulous local places to try (and many up-and-coming places that we’re still learning about). The best ice… Read More Top 10 must-try ice cream shops in the 805

— Food, History, Ventura County —

Owls bring lasting good luck to Camarillo’s classic El Tecolote restaurant

July 12, 2018

Cruising down Lewis Road in Camarillo, you’ll inevitably come across a retro sign with a large owl on top of an arrow pointing to a restaurant called  El Tecolote. And the owl is not only this classic restaurant’s namesake (El Tecolote means “The Owl” in Spanish). It’s also part of the famous lore of this… Read More Owls bring lasting good luck to Camarillo’s classic El Tecolote restaurant

— History, Ventura County —

Clarence, the 95-year-old Galapagos tortoise at Moorpark College zoo, helped save his species

July 9, 2018

Out of the nearly 200 animals at America’s Teaching Zoo in Moorpark, there is one particular four-legged resident that stands out not only because of his extremely large size, but also because of his very unique story. His name is Clarence, a 95-year-old, 550-pound Galapagos tortoise, and he has played an important role in helping… Read More Clarence, the 95-year-old Galapagos tortoise at Moorpark College zoo, helped save his species