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Michael Jackson did not call Ventura County his home but  he did own an infamous home in the 805 area code called Neverland.  This 2,800 acre ranch is located north of Ventura County in Santa Barbara County.   Although Jackson transferred title to the Sycamore Valley Ranch Company in November of 2008, so much media attention has [...]

California State University Channel Islands in Camarillo is host this weekend, June 7, to the Casa Pacifica Angels Wine and Food Festival voted the “Best Cultural Event” in Ventura County in 2008 by the VC Reporter.  This is one of the largest festival in Ventura County and showcases food from 75 area restaurants and caterers, wine [...]

We have been asked by several clients about the $8,000 tax credit.  We found a great YouTube with answer to nearly every question regarding the $8,000 tax credit.  Check it out.   Here’s our understanding  of the $8,000 home buyer tax credit at a glance: The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. The tax credit [...]

This is the weekend that Ventura County shows off its “stuff” —  STRAWBERRIES. This weekend, May 16 and 17, is the California Strawberry Festival and promises to be jam packed with rides, shows, exhibits, presentations, strawberry pie eating contests, recipe contests, art contests and on and on.  The festival has grown each year since its beginnings in 1984. [...]

It’s been awhile since we felt an earthquake – thank God – but last night we were reminded what an earthquake feels like.  We were gathered at Greg’s dad house in Thousand Oaks to celebrate his dad’s 91st birthday.  We were preparing a huge salad when all of a sudden it sounded first like a wind and [...]

While most Ventura County cities are cutting budgets, Camarillo officials say their city has experienced “a moderate amount of growth.”  Last week the Camarillo City Council approved a $142.3 million mid-year budget which is an increase from the previous year.  According to Ronnie J. Campbell, Camarillo’s finance director, less than 10 percent of the city [...]

We have this warm-hearted client, Kay Wolverton Ito, who for the last couple of years has been spearheading a “Barbie Care and Share” program.  To date almost 300 dolls have been donated  to Ventura County agencies such as Casa Pacifica and Aspiranet.  Kay has combined her interest in Barbies with charitable giving, then adds a [...]

Last night we witnessed at the Camarillo Community Center an outpouring of residents of Ventura County regarding the proposed prison hospital at the existing Youth Correctional Facility.  The crowd amounted to nearly 1000 people plus dozens of security personnel and staff of the California Prison Health Care Receivership.  Tempers ran high as people shouted out “we [...]

Did you Vote?  We heard on the radio earlier this morning that the turn out in Ventura County is slated to be about 83% of the eligible voters.  Probably a number higher than most places but come on people it is your right to vote.  Now get out there and VOTE.  (Offer expires if you [...]

  We found an interesting article this morning in the Ventura County Star newspaper about rentals comparing Ventura County cities as well as comparing Ventura County to other areas within the state.    The article is complete with interactive-graphs and an in-depth article about rentals.  Interesting — Ventura County came in fifth highest in a metropolitan area at $1,553 behind [...]