*State Route 33 north of Ojai* SR-33 in Los Padres National Forest has six emergency construction zones with one-lane alternating traffic control between postmiles 14.35 & 44.13. Video: Building a retaining wall at postmile 14.35. Details at tinyurl.com/mr2u8u2e #Hwy33

#ApacheFire 1551 acres. Firefighters made great progress yesterday catching the fire as it pushed southeast. Little to no fire spread overnight. Today, crews will be securing line in steep terrain where the fire is currently hung up. Potential for roll-out is the primary concern

We celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This landmark law has brought essential improvements to the every day experience of disabled people. #ADA #EqualRights #Accessibility

#FosterFire Firefighters are on scene of a small brushfire -forward progress stopped. Fire located the 8000 block of Santa Ana Rd. in the Casita Springs area. Firefighters were able to keep the fire out of the riverbed and contain to the field on the north side of the Ventura

#VenturaCounty #nonprofit leaders, join us for our 2024 Nonprofit Town Hall! a38.asmdc.org/nonprofit-town…

As we strive towards using sustainable energy in every household and business, learning how to electrify is essential. Thank you CCL Ventura County and Ventura Climate Coalition for educating our community on how to electrify homes and businesses in AD-38!

Congratulations to STEMbassadors and the IDEA Center on receiving a $20,000 grant from AT&T to put towards a space that provides digital learning resources, workspace and courses to help prepare students and community members for employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Thank you to Caltrans District 7 for your hard work to reopen this vital corridor! #SantaPaula #Ojai #VenturaCounty

Taxpayers and stakeholders can provide feedback on CA's property tax system and the Alcoholic Beverage Tax on Tue. Aug. 27! The hearing begins at 10 AM. Comments can be given in person, by phone, or submitted in advance to California State Board of Equalization. Learn more at buff.ly/3ypJLqn

Today, I fondly remember our dear friend and colleague Carmen Ramirez. I really miss her unwavering commitment to justice - fueled by her love of our community - and her passion to create a more equitable society. We miss you dearly, Carmen.

This year marks 150 years of the Ventura County Fair! Thank you Ventura County Fair for all the joy you bring to our community. You not only serve as a center for happiness and creativity, but also as a safe space for when we experience natural disasters. Here’s to another 150!

The inspiring Lily Niederhofer visited offices across the Capitol advocating for our bill AB 3162, which will pre-emptively ban farming octopuses in state waters. We're grateful for her voice and the many others working to protect these intelligent beings. #CALeg #OCTOAct

Thank you to @calmatters for the write up of our Oppose Cruelty to Octopi (OCTO) Act! We're grateful for our close partnership with ALDF and Social Compassion in Legislation to protect these intelligent creatures from exploitation.

That's a wrap! Thank you to our co-host Senator Monique Limón, our partners, and our panel of experts for making our 2024 Nonprofit Town Hall another major success. If you missed the event, you can go onto our website for more info: buff.ly/4dsyzZ3

Thinking about last week, where we joined Diversity Collective at their 25th Ventura County #Pride Festival! As always, these spaces are filled with joy, love, community, and acceptance.

As we begin to wrap up Aug, we're remembering our time spent with local law enforcement during Nat'l Night Out. Across early Aug, cities across AD-38 showcased their police force to the community, allowing citizens to see vehicles and tools up close & engage in 1-on-1 convos.

Reflecting on last week's Labor Day holiday parade in Santa Paula brings back memories of vibrant colors, lively music, and the sense of community coming together to celebrate. It was a day filled with reminders of the major contributions made by laborers across the country.

While our students are settling in to their new classrooms, today we are thinking about our 2024 Summer Intern, Tyler! We wish him the best of luck in his final academic year at USC.