Housing & Development · Ventura County
The Ventura Unified School District Board of Education voted 5-0 on October 13, 2026, to approve an option-for-sale agreement transferring the 7.44-acre former Avenue Elementary School property at 2647 North Ventura Avenue to Ventura Housing for $6 million. The site, closed in 1989 due to seismic safety noncompliance, will be developed into affordable housing for educators and the broader Ventura community. Sale proceeds are restricted under California law to one-time facility projects rather than ongoing operating costs. Any future housing development must still receive City of Ventura planning approval.
Public Safety
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard office issued a beach hazards statement on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 10:29 a.m., valid from noon through Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Pacific. The alert covers Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles, warning of dangerous rip currents, breaking waves from elevated surf, minor tidal overflow during high tides, and moderate beach erosion. Tides are expected to reach 7 feet as early as Friday and peak at 7.0–7.8 feet over the weekend into early next week. The NWS urges residents to remain out of the water or stay near occupied lifeguard towers and to avoid rock jetties.
Social Events · Ojai, CA
The 27th Ojai Film Festival takes place November 4 through 9 in the Ojai Valley. The event features 74 films from 12 countries across five categories, including narrative and documentary features and shorts. Screenings occur at venues such as Libbey Bowl, the Ojai Art Center Theater and Gallery, Chaparral Auditorium, El Roblar, the Dutchess, and Zadie’s at Soule Park Golf Course. Tickets range from $8 to $500 depending on the package selected, with discounts available for students, seniors, veterans, and children under 12.
