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Spears Saloon, First county courthouse
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In 1873, the first county offices – including the courthouse – were located on the second floor of Spear’s Saloon, owned by Henry Spear. The building was located in downtown Ventura on the corner of Main and Palm…

Spring Passion
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This postcard is from a special exhibit for the Museum of Ventura County from 2002. The pastel drawing was created by artist Jannene Behl and is called "Spring Passion."

Ventura County Strawberries
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Our county's top crop!

Santa Clara School
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Ventura County historic landmark

Mailija Dam
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Matilija Dam after the rain

Santa Paula Flowers
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Colors of spring

Snow on South Mountain!
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It’s a rare sight to see snow covering the SP on South Mountain. Crazy weather and unprecedented rainfall was the theme of the winter of 2023.

Favorite Quiet Place
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The jetty at Ventura Beach is my favorite place to contemplate. When I feel stressed or need to reprioritize, this is where I find solace and peace.

Ventura County Sheriff Andrew Snodgrass
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Andrew Snodgrass was the 5th Ventura County Sheriff and served from 1882-1890. His son was the famous professional baseball player, Fred Snodgrass. He also looks a lot like Alec Baldwin!

Saticoy Little League
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Born in raised in Ventura County. Played Little League at Saticoy Little League at the original location at the Ventura river. Then watched my own boys play local Little League in Ventura County at Ojai Valley Little…

California Dreaming
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This photo was taken on my morning walk January 30, 2023. It was the middle of a wet spell and that morning the sun came out just long enough to catch this double rainbow over Pt. Mugu. The moment was a perfect…

Simi Democrats!
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Participated in the 2022 Simi Valley Street Fair with the Simi Valley Democratic Club. This photo is really important to me as this was the first time I participated in the club and the street fair. I've been as a…

Poppy Bloom
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My wife and I discovered this field of poppies after a large orange patch caught my eye to the north of the 118 freeway. We hiked in from Oak County Park and eventually found it. I love our State Flower!

SRINIVASA KALYANOTSAVAM
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LORD SRINIVASA KALYANOTSAVAM was performed on Sat 4-29-23 at VENKATAKRISHNA TEMPLE in Thousand Oaks.

It is a VERY SPECIAL POOJA ( Prayer Meeting ) attended by over a 1000 Hindu Devotees.

In it, the Supreme Lord…

35th WEDDING ANNV
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CELEBRATING OUR 35th WEDDING ANNV ON JUNE 18th 2021, by cutting a FRUIT TART CAKE from Porto’s Bakery.

SUPERB SUNSET IN SIMI VALLEY
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Superb Sunset in Simi Valley w/ Fiery Reds & Orange Clouds.
It is my BEST Sunset photo ever.

3 LOVELY ROSES IN MY YARD
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THANK YOU, for the Lovely So Cal Climate in Ventura County.
The Weather is PERFECT for growing LOTS of Lovely Roses.
I’ve saved most of my Good Rose Photos !

BOUQUET OF ROSES & FLOWERS
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Beautiful Bouquet of Roses & Flowers on Display in a Simi Valley Town Center’s Florist Dhop.

Rainbow Over Ventura Harbor
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I was working at a store in the Ventura Harbor one day during a rainstorm. Shortly after the storm passed, a beautiful rainbow appeared over the Harbor. Truly beautiful!

Spring Blossoms in Oxnard
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A beautiful plum tree shades my front yard in Oxnard and I love to watch the seasons unfold under its leafy branches. In March, it bursts forth with beautiful white blossoms. By April, the blossoms have floated down…

McGrath Estuary
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We were driving down harbor home from work and I made my husband pull over so I could snap this shot. This shot is special to me because it was such a magical sunset. Since I took this picture, I have had 3 artists…

The Cross
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There are not enough words to accurately describe the feeling of how magical and special this place is. You have to visit the Cross...

2012 Thrill the World-Ventura Dancers
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From approximately 2009 to 2016, Ventura County residents participated in a global charity dance event called "Thrill the World." At the same time all around the world, people would dance to Michael Jackson's…

2012 Thrill the World-Ventura Performers
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From approximately 2009 to 2016, Ventura County residents participated in a global charity dance event called "Thrill the World." At the same time all around the world, people would dance to Michael Jackson's…

2012 Thrill the World-Ventura Charity Dance
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From approximately 2009 to 2016, Ventura County residents participated in a global charity dance event called "Thrill the World." At the same time all around the world, people would dance to Michael Jackson's…
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