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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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Jun 11
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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Jan 28
COMING SOON! Limited ad space is available for Ventana Monthly’s Best in Luxury issue! Contact us now at 818-624-6254 or plymbertos@timeslocalmedia.com to reserve your space.
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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…
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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…
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29 Dec 2025
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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23 Dec 2025
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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17 Dec 2025
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.
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3 Dec 2025
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…
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21 Nov 2025
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…
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19 Nov 2025
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…
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13 Nov 2025
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.
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10 Nov 2025
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…
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3 Nov 2025
It’s The Bard himself who is, in part, is responsible for the success of the Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio, now into its second decade of providing theatrical opportunities for participants from kindergarten through high school. vcreporter.com/ventana_month…
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27 Oct 2025
Those who crave creative expression but don’t click with more traditional approaches like painting or sculpture should consider glass. vcreporter.com/ventana_month…
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9 Oct 2025
CREATIVE COMMUNITY—Our new Fall Arts Edition is out now, featuring coverage of the Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio, Glass Arts Collective and the Ventura Improv Company! Read and subscribe to our FREE digital edition at ventanamonthly.com.
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6 Oct 2025
There’s no sitting still on a seven-country, eight-day bus tour of Europe. vcreporter.com/ventana_month…
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2 Oct 2025
Susie Deweber grew up around backyard gardens planted by her dad and grandparents on both sides of her family. The Ventura resident’s love of gardening continues to blossom volunteering with the University of California Master Gardener community. vcreporter.com/ventana_month…
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29 Sep 2025
On the Westside, where Ventura’s industrial past brushes up against its vibrant creative present, is a structure unlike any other: a 1900s church that, until recently, was the private home of artist Jennifer Wolf and Carver Skateboards’ Neil Stratton. vcreporter.com/ventana_month…
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