Ventura County, California -July 15, 2008 - John Duffner,real estate broker associated with Rushing Real Estate and Investments, Inc. located in Santa Paula was recently awarded the Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) Designation from The Luxury Home Council.  For complete notice go to:  www.venturacountyretalk.com 07/15/2008

Tuesday July 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Call It Quits smoking cessation classesSanta Paula Hospital, 825 N. 10th St., library/conference room.The Call It Quits smoking cessation classes are offered free by the Ventura County Tobacco Education and Prevention Program. The classes last eight weeks with patches or other aids available at no cost. Regestration is required. Contact 805-652-3376 or 805-652-3377.      Wednesday through SundayCalifornia Oil Museum, 1001 E. Main St.St. Francis Dam Disaster exhibitThe exhibit, which runs through July 27, explores the deadly 1928 dam collapse. Admission: $1 to $4. More information: (850) 933-0076 or http://www.oilmuseum,net     Saturday July 12, 6 to 10 p.m.Hot Summer Jazz and ArtSouth Paseo in downtown Santa Paula, 926 E. Main St.Hot Summner Jazz and Art... 07/11/2008

This summer (or any day for that matter) we will go to the beach for a fun time in the water and sun. But one has to be vigilant, especially if you have young children accompanying you to the beach.  Rip currents; sting rays and hitting the bottom after a wave hit can be trying moments. To read the full article go to:  www.venturacountyretalk.com 07/04/2008

The County of Ventura has announced the official launch of the REVERSE 911® Interactive Community Notification System.  The system may be used to deliver alerts when there is a threat to the health or safety of residents in the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, and the unincorporated areas of Ventura CountyREVERSE 911® is an outbound notification system used for time-sensitive, mass distribution of emergency messages.  The system is particularly effective in times of crisis when rapid communication to a targeted group of citizens or emergency responders is critical.   Citizens may be given information regarding evacuation notices, hazardous material releases, community-policing activities or alerts to boil water if necessary.   Therefore, ... 07/02/2008

Santa Paula Elementary, CA School District Santa Paula Elementary School District    2007 API score Statewide ranking Similar school ranking 2008 target score Santa Paula Elementary 715 - - - Bedell Elem. 792 7 7 797 Blanchard Elem. 701 2 2 706 Glen City Elem. 744 4 9 749 Mckevett Elem. 772 6 10 777 Thille Elem. 754 5 10 759 Webster Elem. 675 2 7 681 Isbell Middle 689 4 7 695 Visit VenturaCountyRelocation.com/schools for API Rankings of all Ventura County, CA schools. Purpose The Academic Performance Index rates California's public schools and sets targets for the schools to achieve.  What the categories mean: API scores: The state uses the Academic Performance Index to rank schools based on test scores. The rankings are based on student's scores on state standard tests, the California... 06/28/2008

Briggs Elem Briggs Elementary School District    2007 API score Statewide ranking Similar school ranking 2008 target score Briggs Elementary School District 691 - - - Briggs Elementary School 680 3 1 686 Olivelands Elementary School 711 3 1 716 Visit VenturaCountyRelocation.com/schools for API Rankings for all Ventura County, CA schools. Purpose The Academic Performance Index rates California's public schools and sets targets for the schools to achieve.  What the categories mean: API scores: The state uses the Academic Performance Index to rank schools based on test scores. The rankings are based on student's scores on state standard tests, the California Achievement Test and the California High School Exit Exam. The API is graded on a scale of 200 to 1,000, with 800 being the statewid... 06/16/2008

"There are several variations of the auction form including time limits, minimum and maximum limits on bid prices and special rules determining the winning bidder and the sales price. Maximum bid (I have heard it called and absolute bid but check on this) means that the property will be sold to the highest bidder (or sold at any price). The minimum bid auction will allow the seller to pick the lowest price that it will be sold at.   Auctions are generally funded by sales commissions, paid for by the seller, but each auction house has some specific rules that should be understood before hand." For full article go to:  www.venturacountyretalk.com 05/23/2008

Apostolic Asamblea Apostolica, (805)525-1499 116 Davis Street, Santa Paula California 93060  Assemblies of God Latin American Assembly of God, (805)525-5388412 North 12th Street, Santa Paula California 93060  Baptist Calvary Baptist Church, (805)525-1656 14840 West Telegraph Road, Santa Paula California 93060First Primitive Baptist Church, (805)525-2979 Santa Paula California 93060First Southern Baptist Church, (805)525-4436 217 North 10th Street, Santa Paula California 93060Heritage Valley Christian Fellowship, (805)525-2814241 North Mill Street, Santa Paula California 93060Free Will Baptist Church, (805)525-4060 406 Acacia Road, Santa Paula California 93060Westside Baptist Church, (805)525-2420 673 West Santa Paula, Santa Paula California 93060 Catholic Our Lady of Guadalupe, (805)525... 05/10/2008

Santa Paula is located within Ventura County and the Santa Clara River Valley, about six miles from Fillmore. Easily accessed from State Highway 126, the Santa Clara River Valley offers camping, hiking, water sports, golf, shopping, antiquing, sightseeing, and museum stops. About six miles from Santa Paula is the Sespe Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness Area of the Los Padres National Forest. Santa Paula also counts among its recreational opportunities, an extensive antique airplane collection at the Santa Paula Airport. Many of the planes are on display the first Sunday of each month. Santa Paula is the valley's chief city.With a population of approximately 29,182 (2007), Santa Paula is known as the Citrus Capital of the world. In fact, the county's first commercial orange groves were plan... 05/04/2008

The 6.5 acres on Santa Barbara Street in the city of Santa Paula, Ventura County, was approved for a 150-unit development project. Plaza Amistad was approved by Santa Paula's Planning Commission and is awaiting the vote of the City Council this August 6. In this meeting the City Council is planning to discuss and take note of any conflicts, staff presentations, and public testimonies.If approved, Plaza Amistad is arranged to be developed by Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC). CEDC has been serving diverse socio-economic populations since 1975. Their mission is to provide affordable housing for individuals and families in Ventura and Santa Barbara County.  If you looking for a Professional Real Estate Consultant to help you in Santa Paula, or any where in Ventura County ple... 08/03/2007

Santa Paula is a small town with a lot to offer. Off the beaten path and surrounded by beautiful mountains with citrus farms all around you have an close nit community with a big heart for one another. With many historic things to see and great architecture everywhere you look you will not notice you are only minutes from Ventura or neighboring Fillmore. Santa Paula is a great and safe place to call home, raise a family, and enjoy the wonderful people. 04/21/2007