Ojai Valley Community Hospital honored for emergency care
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Central Coast, Columns, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ojai Valley Community Hospital honored for emergency care

The national organization Women’s Choice Award: The Voice of Women has named Ojai Valley Community Hospital one of America’s best hospitals in California for emergency care. The Ventura County hospital received the honor for its exceptional patient care and treatment, making it one of six facilities across the state to receive the recognition. A member Read More →
Botanic Gardens leads push to use less thirsty plants
By Tony Biasotti / Friday, April 17th, 2015 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / Comments Off on Botanic Gardens leads push to use less thirsty plants

Even traditional nurseries, which tend to suffer during droughts, are expanding their native and drought-tolerant offerings.
Cancer foundation launches fund, enlists Amgen
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, April 17th, 2015 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / Comments Off on Cancer foundation launches fund, enlists Amgen
The roots of the Kids’ Cancer Research Foundation in San Luis Obispo go back more than a decade ago to a diagnosis that changed the life of Frank Kalman, the organization’s founder.
Kearney’s honorary degree caps years of service to CSUCI
By Staff Report / Friday, March 27th, 2015 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / Comments Off on Kearney’s honorary degree caps years of service to CSUCI
Longtime CSU Channel Islands Foundation board member Bill Kearney will receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the university’s May 16 commencement ceremony.
Forging a new Isla Vista: While politicians talk, area developer builds a teen center
By Erika Martin / Friday, March 13th, 2015 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / Comments Off on Forging a new Isla Vista: While politicians talk, area developer builds a teen center

As Santa Barbara County continues to brush aside issues facing the unincorporated area of Isla Vista, leaving UC Santa Barbara to direct development, services for the families living in the student-dominated community have fallen by the wayside.
CMHS debuts Camarillo unit in countywide expansion
By Staff Report / Friday, February 27th, 2015 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / Comments Off on CMHS debuts Camarillo unit in countywide expansion

The Santa Rosa Health Center is the Ventura County health system’s newest location in a countywide network that includes 11 other offices.
Weigel declares for Ventura County supervisor race
By Staff Report / Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 / Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories / Comments Off on Weigel declares for Ventura County supervisor race
Bonnie Weigel, executive director and CEO of Food Share, will challenge 1st District incumbent Steve Bennett.