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“During our endless heat wave, I think many of us are looking for some place where we can get away from it all,” editor Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer writes. This issue of Ventana Lifestyle is all about finding respite. Find stories inside @VC_Reporter and at ventanamonthly.com.
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Visiting Yosemite National Park around summer holidays is challenging due to crowds and cars funneling into a relatively small section of the park, yet there are ways to steer clear of traffic headaches.
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"Within a yacht — nothing is square,” Eli Koester said. It is a lesson he learned during years spent building and restoring wooden yachts, where every curve, angle and measurement required a custom solution.
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Santa Paula, a quaint city known for its rolling hillsides, acres of orchards and storied history with both the railroad and the earliest days of the film industry, has been going through a bit of a renaissance of late.
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When Sarah Zelman of Ventura took over a one-time yoga studio on the corner of Santa Clara and Oak streets in Downtown Ventura, she had an idea that was simple in theory but ambitious in scope. Read about The Safe Space Community:
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Scott and Katie Ballew love welcoming people to enjoy live weekend music at Strey Cellars, the Oxnard winery and tasting room they opened 12 years ago.
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Raise a glass to our new July issue — featured inside the latest edition of VC Reporter! Featured this month are Parque 1055, Strey Cellars, and our summer guide to visiting Yosemite National Park! Stories out now at VentanaMonthly.com.
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Farmivore offers the finest, freshest seasonal produce available throughout Ventura County, harvested the day it’s delivered, and brought straight to their doorstep or a convenient pickup location. vcreporter.com/ventana_month…
My favorite food on Earth is just bread and butter,” Kristina Saleem said. “Really good bread and butter…if I want something, that’s pretty much what I’m craving.” She has parlayed those cravings into a thriving business. vcreporter.com/ventana_month…
Craig Hurlbut founded Ventura’s Clemente Baking Company in 2020 and opened a Midtown storefront at 2016 East Main Street just over a year ago — where people practically become enamored with his “ancient grain” breads.
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December is a time for merriment. Whether or not you celebrate the season, good food and good company are sure to spread cheer. This month’s issue is all about the local abundance that helps bring that joy to our tables.
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Festive flavors galore in our final issue of the year! Featured this month are Clemente Baking Company, Farmivore and Big Cheeks Bakery, plus our holiday gift guide! Read stories at ventanamonthly.com.
Tourist river cruising on the European continent has seen robust growth in 2025, fueled by rising traveler demand, shifting preferences and substantial investments in fleet modernization and passenger comfort. vcreporter.com/ventana_month…
Humpback whales have been protected since the early 1970s and have made an incredible comeback. They are now seen year-round in the Santa Barbara Channel. vcreporter.com/ventana_month…
Korinna Domingo founded the Cougar Conservancy to reduce human-wildlife conflict, so mountain lions and people can coexist in greater harmony. vcreporter.com/ventana_month…
The Ojai Raptor Center started small, with aviaries and flight pens in founder Kim Stroud’s backyard. Now with a full staff of veterinary pros specializing in wildlife, it handles over 1,000 birds a year. Our Wild Nonprofit Issue has the story at ventanamonthly.com.
Point Reyes National Seashore is stunning in all types of weather, but fall is arguably the best time to explore the rugged beauty of the only national seashore on the West Coast. Read a full account of Chuck Graham’s travels: vcreporter.com/ventana_month…