Ventura County, California

1734:. The length of the growing season ranges more than 300 days near the coast to less than 175 days in the coldest part in northern Ventura County. In both the northern and southern ends of the county, the annual precipitation totals between ten and fifteen inches. In the Topatopa Mountains, the annual total is more than thirty-three inches. The drier parts of the county get less than five inches of rain annually, and the higher and wetter parts get more than 60 inches annually. Measureable amounts of rainfall in Ventura County are reported on thirty to thirty-five days annually, and half an inch or more on six to twelve days annually. In the northern parts of Ventura County, snowfall averages five inches or more per year, and along the northern border and Mount Pinos, more than twenty inches. 1845: 1714: 1498: 176: 14448: 10170: 694: 144: 93: 8965: 154: 14168: 1730:. The annual range in temperature is between 70 °F and 80 °F on the Coastal Plain and as much as 100 °F in the interior. For July, the average maximum temperature is between 70 °F and 80 °F on the Coastal Plain but exceeds 90 °F in the upper part of the Ventura- and Cuyama River Valleys. For January, the average minimum temperature is near 40 °F on the coast but in the lower 30s and upper 20s in the northern parts of Ventura County. No temperature data are available for the highest point in the county, 615: 8950: 888: 14766: 1270:

approaching build-out. Although the area still has plenty of open space and land, almost all of it is in greenbelts between the cities. Because of this, its private low-key location, its country feel, and its proximity to Los Angeles, the Conejo Valley area has become a very attractive place to live. Like most areas of Ventura County, it once had relatively inexpensive real estate, but prices have risen sharply. For example, real estate in Newbury Park has increased in price by more than 250% in the last 10 years.

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financially successful, and the oil speculators eventually changed from oil to land development. In 1913, oil exploration began in earnest, with Ralph Lloyd obtaining the financial support of veteran oil man Joseph B. Dabney. Their first well, named "Lloyd No. 1", was started on January 20, 1914. The well struck oil at 2,558 feet (780 m) but was destroyed when it went wild. Other wells met a similar fate, until 1916, when a deal was struck with the

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approved as part of the referendum although sales are allowed within the cities of Port Hueneme and Ojai. It restricted operations to the inside of existing greenhouses with only 500 acres (200 ha) of commercial cannabis allowed within the county, though an additional 100 acres (40 ha) is available for nursery cultivation.

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standards, and limited brush clearance. The suit was settled in February 2023 with the county's adoption of an Implementation Clarification for Certain Policies and Programs Contained in the 2040 General Plan, which stated the county's ongoing support of agricultural operations without altering the content of the Plan.

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For many years, Ventura County voted consistently for Republican candidates for local, statewide and federal offices. Only recently has the county begun favoring Democratic candidates in both federal and state elections. While Republicans used to win a large majority of votes throughout the 1970s and

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State law says local governments may not prohibit adults from growing, using or transporting marijuana for personal use but they can prohibit companies from growing, testing, and selling cannabis within their jurisdiction by licensing none or only some of these activities. The state allows deliveries

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which made hemp legal for agricultural uses. The agricultural commissioner enforces state rules regarding testing of the plants, varieties that can be grown and registration of acreage. By October 2019, close to 4,100 acres (1,700 ha) for cultivation and seed breeding have been registered in the

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In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were

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Ventura County has a considerable range in climate because of differences in topography between one part of the county and another. Rainfall is limited in summer and crops have to be irrigated. The average annual temperature is near 60 °F at low elevations near the ocean, in the 50s over most of

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Oil has been known in Ventura County since before the arrival of the Europeans, as the native Chumash people used tar from natural seeps as a sealant and waterproofing for baskets and canoes. In the 1860s, several attempts were made to harvest the petroleum products under Ventura County but none were

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On January 1, 1873, Ventura County was officially split from Santa Barbara County, bringing a flurry of change. That same year, a courthouse and wharf were built in San Buenaventura. A bank was opened and the first public library was created. The school system grew, with the first high school opening

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The Thomas Fire destroyed at least 1,063 structures, while damaging 280 others; and the fire caused over $ 2.176 billion (2018 USD) in damages, including more than $ 204.5 million in suppression costs, becoming the seventh-most destructive wildfire in state history. The agriculture industry suffered

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collapsed, sending nearly 12,500 million U.S. gallons (47 gigaliters) of water rushing through the Santa Clarita Valley killing as many as 600 people, destroying 1,240 homes and flooding 7,900 acres (32 km) of land, devastating farm fields and orchards. This was the single largest disaster

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began granting land rights to Mexican Californians, often retiring soldiers. By 1846, there were 19 rancho grants in Ventura County. In 1836, Mission San Buenaventura was transferred from the Church to a secular administrator. The natives who had been working at the mission gradually left to work on

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The Environmental Impact Review done by the state on the Ventura County 2040 General Plan Update, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act, projects that the county will see a population increase of 13% from 2018 to 2040. As such, the review found no significant population or housing

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Under the legalization of the sale and distribution of cannabis in California, Ventura County voters approved Measure O in 2020, which sets up taxes on marijuana cultivation, as well as limits on the amounts of growing. Allowing retail sales to the general public in the unincorporated areas was not

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Several cities within the county are banning or have a moratorium on the planting, harvesting, drying, processing and manufacture of hemp products. These city councils were reacting to complaints about the smell. With some fields in unincorporated area being near residences, homeowners also brought

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There were 243,234 households, of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone

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The Santa Paula Art Museum occupies two historic buildings in Santa Paula. The Santa Paula Art Museum's Jeanette Cole Art Center 117 N 10th St, is the primary exhibition space in the Limoneira building. The Santa Paula Art Museum's Cole Creativity Center, 123 N 10th St, has art classes and special

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is bounded on the east by the Santa Susana Mountains and on the south by the Simi Hills. To the south, over the Camarillo- and Las Posas Hills, are Santa Rosa- and Tierra Rejada Valleys, which extend from Camarillo eastward for ten miles (16 km). In the hills south of Santa Rosa Valley is the

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with the part that centers on Camarillo lying east of the Revelon Slough is called Pleasant Valley. Most of the arable land in the county is found on the coastal plain. Small coastal mountains rim Ventura County on its landward side. They range in elevation from 50 feet (15 m) along the coast

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processing factory. The factory bore the name of its absentee owners, the Oxnard Brothers. A small community of farm and factory workers grew near the train stop. That community, now bearing the name of the factory shortened to the one word train stop Oxnard, has become the largest city in Ventura

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The 1860s brought many changes to the area. A drought caused many of the ranchos to experience financial difficulties and most were divided, sub-divided and sold. Large sections of land were bought by eastern capitalists based on favorable reports of petroleum deposits. A United States Post Office

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on the west and to Santa Paula Creek on the east. Ojai and Upper Ojai Valleys are surrounded by mountains and are rich agricultural areas. The Ventura River flows south and drains an area of 226 square miles (590 km). Over South Mountain and Oak Ridge, south of the Santa Clara River, are Las

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There are 555,953 acres (224,986 ha) outside of national forest land in Ventura County, which means that 53 percent of the county's total area is made up of national forest. Of the land outside of national forest land, approximately 59 percent is agricultural and 17.5 percent urban. North of

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corridor. Making the U.S. 101 a full freeway in the 1960s, and the expansions that followed, helped make commuting to Los Angeles easier and opened the way for development westward. The communities that have seen the most substantial development are Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Agoura Hills, Westlake

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laid tracks through San Buenaventura in 1887. For convenience in printing their timetables, Southern Pacific shortened San Buenaventura to Ventura. The Post Office soon followed suit. While the city remains officially known as San Buenaventura, it is more commonly referred to as Ventura. The rail

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Ventura County typically has limited housing inventory, making it a consistently expensive location in Southern California, where it is usually the third-most-expensive county behind Orange and Los Angeles counties. As of March 2018, the county was not on track to meet its state-mandated housing

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As of the census of 2000, there were 753,197 people, 243,234 households, and 182,911 families living in the county. The population density was 408 inhabitants per square mile (158/km). There were 251,712 housing units at an average density of 136 per square mile (53/km). The racial makeup of the

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and from the streams of the Calleguas-Conejo drainage system. It has a mean elevation of fifty feet (15 m), but at points south of the Santa Clara River, the elevation is as much as 150 feet (46 m), and at points north of the river, as much as 300 feet (91 m). The coastal plain is

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has 12 community library locations throughout the county, including three branches in the city of Ventura. Many of the other branches serve smaller towns or unincorporated communities. The county library also includes the Research Library of the Museum of Ventura County. In addition, six cities

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and the Piru Mountains. Most of the population of Ventura County lives in the southern portion of the county. The major population centers are the Oxnard Plain and the Simi and Conejo Valleys. In local media, the county is usually split between the eastern portion, generally associated with the

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corridor and sent population rising in West County cities as well. The largest population growth there has been in Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura. Development in the East County and along the US 101 corridor is rare today, because most of these cities, such as Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, are

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Several outhouses dating back to the 1800s were discovered in July 2007, at a site that had been cleared to prepare for development. The area proved to be a treasure trove for archaeologists who braved the lingering smell in the dirt to uncover artifacts that showed heavy utilization by mission

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Ventura County is administered by five elected Supervisors who each serve four year terms. They appoint the county executive officer who appoints non-elected department administrators who manage county functions. The county seal, that was adopted in 1964, was reviewed in 2022 due to prominent

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A 2020 lawsuit filed against the county by The Ventura County Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business and the Ventura County Agricultural Association opposed policies in the 2040 General Plan which restricted oil and gas development, raised costs of agriculture, set high housing quality

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rated Ventura County the most desirable county to live in the 48 contiguous states, using six metrics of climate ("mild, sunny winters, temperate summers, low humidity"), topographic variation, and access to water, "that reflect environmental qualities most people prefer."

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is the most prominent valley in the county and trends east–southwest. The Santa Clara River drains an area of 1,605 square miles (4,160 km) and flows from its headwaters in Los Angeles to where it empties into the Pacific. Its principal tributaries are

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The Ventura County Sheriff provides court protection, county jail administration, and patrol for the unincorporated areas of the county plus contracted police services for the incorporated cities of Thousand Oaks, Fillmore, Camarillo, Moorpark, and Ojai.

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Indians. The Chumash are also known for their rock paintings and for their great basketry. Chumash Indian Museum in Thousand Oaks has several reconstructed Chumash houses ('apa) and there are several Chumash pictographs in the county, including the

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Albinger Archaeological Museum is located at 113 E Main St, Ventura , next to Mission San Buenaventura. It was once the home to 5 different cultures spanning 3,500 years of history including the Chumash Indians, Chinese immigrants and others.

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all have voter rolls with Republican pluralities. The remaining cities and towns in the county have a Democratic plurality or majority on the voter rolls, while the unincorporated areas are split almost evenly between the two major parties.

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Because the total amount of precipitation is small, conserving water and obtaining water from additional sources outside of Ventura County are vital concerns. The climate, though mostly mild and dry, varies because of the variations in

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are Matt LaVere (District 1), Jeff Gorell (District 2), Kelly Long (District 3), Janice Parvin (District 4), and Vianey Lopez (District 5). Dr. Sevet Johnson is the Interim County Executive Officer. James Fryhoff is the sheriff of the

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A 5.5-million-square-foot (0.51-million-square-metre) greenhouse facility, on which construction had begun in 1996 to grow tomatoes and other produce, began preparing to grow cannabis in 2021 under the rules put in place by Measure O.

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By 1849, a constitution had been adopted for the California territory. The new Legislature met and divided the pending state into 27 counties. At the time, the area that would become Ventura County was the southern part of

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near Simi Valley, shortening the rail route. At a length of 7,369 feet (2,246 m), Tunnel #26 was the longest tunnel ever constructed in its day. This tunnel joined to the railroad spur coming the other direction from

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By the 1830s, Mission San Buenaventura was in a decline with fewer neophytes joining the mission. The number of cattle owned by the mission dropped from first to fifteenth ranking in the California Missions. The missions

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Channel Islands Maritime Museum preserves maritime heritage, maritime arts and culture, while highlighting the ecology of The Ocean. It is located at the Channel Islands Harbor at 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard.

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Highway 126, the county is mountainous and mostly uninhabited, and contains some of the most unspoiled, rugged and inaccessible wilderness remaining in southern California. Most of this land is in the

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Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.

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was opened at Mission San Buenaventura in 1861. On April 1, 1866, the town of San Buenaventura was incorporated, becoming the first officially recognized town in what would become Ventura County.

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led the California Battalion into San Buenaventura to find that the Europeans had fled, leaving only Native Americans in the Mission. Fremont and the Battalion continued south to sign the

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their concerns to the county board of supervisors. The acreage available for planting was reduced when a buffer zone was established around schools and residential communities in 2020.

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The median income for a household in the county was $ 59,666, and the median income for a family was $ 65,285. Males had a median income of $ 45,310, versus $ 32,216 for females. The

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The colleges and universities in Ventura County support libraries to meet the research needs of their students and faculty and, in some cases, the general public. These include:

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goals. Individual cities are responsible for meeting their assigned housing goals, while the county government is responsible for housing goals in unincorporated areas. Several

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Ventura County Law Library, located in the Ventura County Government Center, makes current legal resources available to judges, lawyers, government officials, and other users.

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at Mission San Buenaventura swore allegiance to Mexico on April 11, 1822. California land that had been vested in the King of Spain was now owned by the nation of Mexico.

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paid the county over $ 11 million in claims related to damages and costs since its equipment was likely associated with one ignition point of the fire near Santa Paula.

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in the area of Indian Dunes in Ventura County when the helicopter lost control and crashed on top of them. Morrow and Le were decapitated and Chen was fatally crushed.

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The Office of Management and Budget has further designated the Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area as a component of the more extensive

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order. The town that grew up around the mission was originally named San Buenaventura (and retains the name officially), it has been known as Ventura since 1891.

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Harrington, John Peabody. The Papers of John Peabody Harrington in the Smithsonian Institution 1907-1957. Kraus International Publications, 1981, 3.89.66-73.

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Museum of Ventura County located at 100 East Main St, Ventura, promotes interest in and understanding of the history and art of the Ventura County region.

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are the number two crop in the county according to the 2018 crop and livestock report. The economic value of lemons is more than $ 244 million a year,

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Percentage of registered voters with respect to total population. Percentages of party members with respect to registered voters follow.

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and Point Hueneme. This has led to speculations among archeologists of whether the Chumash could have had a pre-historic contact with

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is located, and where there is a considerable increase in elevation. Communities which are considered to be in the East County are

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saw its already considerable population of nearly 60,000 inhabitants in 1970 grow to over 100,000 over the following two decades.

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On March 3, 2008, Democratic registration surpassed Republican registration and the former's edge has grown since. The cities of

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living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.46.

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The incorporated cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Port Hueneme, and Santa Paula have municipal police departments.

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south of the coastal plain, to about 3,100 feet (940 m) in the Santa Monica Mountains. The Santa Ynez Mountains, the

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began granting land concessions to Spanish Californians who were often retiring soldiers. These concessions were known as

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filmed the final bank scene on East Main Street in Ventura. The building they used is the white building on the corner.

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The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense.

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Erwin G. Gudde, William Bright (2004). California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names.

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In 2019, the county faced a weak economic outlook due to the declining housing affordability and lack of job growth.

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in December 2017. It burned approximately 281,893 acres (440 sq mi; 114,078 ha), becoming the largest

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and consisted of thousands of acres of land that were used primarily as ranch land for livestock. In Ventura County,

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area (Los Angeles–Long Beach, CA Combined Statistical Area). It is also considered the southernmost county along the

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county. The annual crop report had 3,470 harvestable acres for 2019 with an estimated gross value $ 35.5 million.

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reported that Ventura County had a population of 823,318. The racial makeup of Ventura County was 565,804 (68.7%)

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Ventura County comprises the Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the

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filmed the scene where Marty returns to the year 1985 in the time-traveling DeLorean at the railroad crossing at

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groups that are actively working on building housing for veterans and low income people have long waiting lists.

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The county's diverse 43-mile (69 km) coastline features a variety of terrain. There are many State beaches:

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A Memorial and Biographical History of the Counties of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura, California...

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According to a 2019 report, the county is the second safest county among California's most populated counties.

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U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B02001.

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Starting in the mid-20th century, there was a large growth in population in the East County, moving from the

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broad Conejo Valley. Santa Rosa Valley, Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, and Tierra Rejada Valley are drained by

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Ventura County can be separated into two major parts, East County and West County, which are divided by the

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coastline. Ventura County has plenty of other surf spots along the coast including the notable surf spot,

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has designated Ventura County as the Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The

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began in 1846 but its effect was not felt in Ventura County until 1847. In January of that year, Captain

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U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

11425:"Deadly Thomas Fire in Ventura County explodes to 31,000 acres overnight, 150 structures burned" 10500: 10242:

Only larceny-theft cases involving property over $ 400 in value are reported as property crimes.

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and two child actors (My-Ca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Ye Chen) were filming a helicopter scene for

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Native American = Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander + American Indian or Alaska Native

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within the county operate their own city libraries that are independent of the county system:

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for the county was $ 24,600. About 6.4% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the

837:, passing through Ventura County in August of that year. A priest with the expedition, Father 693: 16942: 16689: 16492: 16431: 16426: 16399: 16352: 16347: 16339: 16263: 16095: 16085: 15974: 15949: 15944: 15737: 15551: 15465: 15435: 15400: 15395: 15390: 15370: 15365: 15244: 15229: 15144: 15069: 14923: 14913: 14893: 14847: 14837: 14627: 14592: 14552: 14392: 12322:"After waiting list hits 10-year mark, affordable housing provider Many Mansions closes list" 11257: 10083: 9997: 9519: 9366: 9251: 9191: 9121: 8858: 8369: 6585: 6573:, though Democrat Bill Clinton carried the county by a plurality in both of his victories in 6277: 5779: 5760: 5726: 4476: 3683: 2904: 2577: 1831: 1671: 1639: 1569: 1543: 1487: 1463: 1355:. Other cities and communities lie in the intermountain valleys of the Transverse Range. The 1344: 1206: 1183: 1002: 934:

the ranchos. By 1839, only 300 Indians were left at the Mission and it slipped into neglect.

868: 495: 119: 12688:"CBD oil price likely factor in $ 100 million payoff predicted for Ventura County hemp crop" 10425: 10343: 769: 92: 17280: 16864: 16834: 16372: 16203: 15994: 15909: 15904: 15856: 15801: 15717: 15611: 15586: 15566: 15556: 15520: 15440: 15430: 15415: 15405: 15360: 15325: 15299: 15259: 15249: 15204: 15189: 15169: 15159: 15154: 15134: 15119: 15054: 15024: 14993: 14983: 14958: 14953: 14928: 14903: 14888: 14677: 14637: 14507: 14502: 14402: 14397: 13608: 13446: 12350:"The past decade of Ventura County housing: low supply, tight rental market, rising prices" 11913: 10155: 10143: 9985: 9681: 9609: 9591: 9537: 9381: 9336: 9331: 9201: 9196: 8958: 8433: 8401: 6589: 6557:

1980s, no party received greater than 55% of the county's vote from 1992 to 2016. Prior to

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West County, which is everything west of the Conejo Grade, consists of communities such as

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regularly. The theater has hosted many internationally notable musician and bands such as

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and separate the Las Posas-Simi area from the Santa Rosa Valley and Tierra Rejada Valley.

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Edward Laurence Doheny Memorial Library and Carrie Estelle Doheny Memorial Library,

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Democrats take lead in county registration : Local News : Ventura County Star

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to strike Ventura County and the second largest, in terms of lives lost, in the state.

994: 955: 918: 677: 643: 269: 13570: 10578: 9896:, starring Errol Flynn, also had a major scene shot on location at "Sherwood Forest". 951: 17334: 16889: 16839: 16789: 16784: 16769: 16714: 16497: 16208: 16130: 16060: 16014: 16009: 15969: 15445: 15164: 15149: 15084: 15044: 14612: 14582: 14532: 14052: 13805: 13633: 11799: 11726: 11695: 11402: 11343: 10956: 10883: 10862: 10724: 10713: 10694: 10673: 10652: 10189: 10123: 10111: 10099: 10075: 9825: 9386: 9291: 9146: 6566: 5571: 5556: 4387: 1687: 1675: 1663: 1659: 1424: 1368: 1100: 1084: 1022: 853: 474: 247: 13609:"General Plan Guidelines and Technical Advisories - Office of Planning and Research" 13499:"Thousand Oaks, Other Ventura County Cities Rank Among Safest in the Nation in 2012" 8949: 5536:

of any race. 9.8% were of German, 7.7% English and 7.1% Irish ancestry according to

1225:. The other half of the Conejo Valley, which belongs to Ventura County, consists of 887: 842: 16674: 16649: 16634: 16377: 16367: 16268: 16153: 15989: 15889: 15752: 15355: 15340: 14512: 14407: 14144: 13683: 12852:"Half-mile buffers OK'd for schools, neighborhoods as board tightens rules on hemp" 11870: 11478:"Ventura County agriculture suffers over $ 170 million in damages from Thomas Fire" 10151: 10091: 10079: 9924: 9771: 9627: 9346: 9206: 9127:

Park authorized commercial service operators provide access to the five islands of

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Ventura County is home to several of the safest communities in the U.S., including

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ranked the Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area as the

2481: 2027: 1760: 1624: 1388:, and the western portion, often referred to as “Oxnard-Ventura". To the east is 1119: 1063: 13310:"California's 26th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map" 13216: 11613:"Pace of urbanization slows in Los Angeles, Ventura counties, new doc maps show" 11013: 10774:"Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine — An Open Access Journal" 10439: 5875:. For the previous twenty five years, most of Ventura County was represented by 5528:, and 3.9% from two or more races. About one third (33.4%) of the population is 1458: 717:

Counties, with their presence dating back 10,000–12,000 years. The Chumash were

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almost to Simi Valley, which is in the east end of Ventura County. The city of

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National Park Service:Channel Islands National Park. Accessed November 5, 2013

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California Place Names: The Origin and Etymology of Current Geographical Names

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Village, Thousand Oaks, and Newbury Park. The neighboring East County area of

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million barrels. More oil fields came online in the 1920s and 1930s, with the

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in 1802. Fernando Tico was granted Ojai and part of Ventura by Gov. Alvarado.

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housing also has waiting lists though designated units continue to be built.

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Aviation Unit and the home of the VCSD's Training Facility and Academy, the

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National Register of Historic Places listings in Ventura County, California

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United States presidential election results for Ventura County, California

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History of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura Counties, California

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For statistical purposes, defined by the United States Census Bureau as a

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is named for its use as the location for Sherwood Forest in the 1922 film

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through for instance differences in elevation and physical geography. The

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that could be hurtful to those who allege that Serra was responsible for

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and its principal tributary, Conejo Creek. These creeks originate in the

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Posas Valley and Simi Valley. Las Posas Valley extends eastward from the

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is connected to the Ventura River Valley by San Antonio Creek. The small

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53 percent of the county's total area is made up of national forest land.

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Several place names in the county has originated from Chumash, including

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is known for its steep coastal terrain with little beach access, nearby

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was up to $ 29,634, making it the 6th wealthiest county in California.

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the northern two-thirds of the county, and less than 45 °F in the

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inhabitants, Indians, early settlers and Spanish and Mexican soldiers.

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United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation.

13437:"St. Junipero Serra could soon be removed from California county seal" 12989:"Houweling's Tomatoes will become state's biggest cannabis greenhouse" 9157:. The Camarillo Airport also serves as the base of operations for the 17275: 16198: 11254:"About Oxnard California - City of Oxnard Information - Visit Oxnard" 10384:"Linda Parks, Supervisor, District 2 from Ventura County, California" 10370:"Matt LaVere, Supervisor, District 1 from Ventura County, California" 10135: 10063: 10055: 10047: 9175:

is a privately owned airport open to the public for general aviation.

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The coastal plain was formed by the deposition of sediments from the

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in Los Angeles and out into the Conejo and Simi Valleys. Part of the

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Charles Montville Gidney, Benjamin Brooks, and Edwin M. Sheridan,

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used today. One stop along the way, at a 90-degree turn, was at a

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from the word Sa'aqtiko'y (meaning "sheltered for the wind"), and

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in 1920. At its peak, the largest oil field in the county, the

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The population ranking of the following table is based on the

8270: 5917:, Ventura County is split between four legislative districts: 5721:, the Thousand Oaks-based biotechnology giant, is the biggest 2000:(This and Matilija Creek form the Ventura River's headwaters.) 1553: 966:

formally transferred California to the United States in 1848.

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Other towns were being established in the county. A plan for

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need changes anticipated for the county during this period.

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to the Ventura County 2040 General Plan, as mandated by the

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household income was $ 66,859, while the mean was $ 85,032.

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In the early hours of the morning of March 12–13, 1928, the

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Ventura County, California – Racial and ethnic composition

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is the most prominent valley, while other valleys include

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (C. Robert Elford). 1970.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (C. Robert Elford). 1970.

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without local agency licensing at the point of delivery.

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at least $ 171 million in losses due to the Thomas Fire.

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through Camarillo, Moorpark and Simi Valley, making the

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Active occupation of California by Spain began in 1769.

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Michael Livingston; Javier Panzar (December 23, 2017).

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The Chumash People: Materials for Teachers and Students

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The Chumash People: Materials for Teachers and Students

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Crime in the United States, 2012, Table 8 (California)

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Chumash Indians in Simi Valley: A Journey Through Time

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Chumash Indians in Simi Valley: A Journey Through Time

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