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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 San Franciso Bay [...]

California Assoication of Realtors just released the sales stats for the state for August.  Home sales statewide increased 56.7% in August compared to the same period a year ago
Ventura County sales per California Assocition of Realtors were up over 13% in August 2008 compared to August 2007.
This is encouraging news!