Podcasts about ventura county

Karen & Janet kick off this podcast with incredible rental & buying opportunities in Ventura County there are many homes available right now! Their first guest, Larry Reyes of Smart Home Mortgage, has good news on rates they are down!, along with opportunities for FHA & VA loans as Low as 5.5%.  Carlo Dean CEO of Power Security talks about the importance of having Security Guards who are clean cut, in shape and have the appearance that gives your event a classy look that makes attendees feel safe and secure. Find out how you can book Power Security for your next event. Justin Soenke is Karen & Janet's final guest. Justin creates websites that identify your customer brings them to your website and makes your phone ring for business. There are 9 things your website must do to increase business, Justin makes sure you are doing all of them!  Another fun & informative podcast with Janet & Karen!

Most crops were harvested, though immigration raids rattled some farm communities.

Matthew D. Taylor draws on more than two decades of leadership in both public service and real estate. A former 20‑year director of a large Health and Human Services Agency in Ventura County—where he also served as a federal grant writer, project manager and power contract negotiator—Matthew transitioned into residential real estate over 21 years ago. Since then he has excelled in resale and new home sales, earning recognition as Agent of the Month, Top Ten Agent of the Year and #1 in closed transactions, and he has taught aspiring agents as a certified instructor at the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business. A former associate broker with Mandalay Homes, Matthew specializes in luxury, golf and resort‑style properties, custom homes and equestrian estates. Licensed in multiple states and now focused on California, he is also a coach, trainer and mentor, holding designations including ABR, SRS, MRP, GRI, CDPE, NHS and RCC.In this episode we explore what it means to be a true leader in real estate and how a spirit of service can transform your business. Matthew shares insights from his diverse career—from managing public agencies to coaching agents—highlighting the importance of servant leadership, ethical practice and mentorship. We discuss how putting others first builds trust, fosters long‑term relationships and enhances professional growth, and Matthew offers practical advice for agents looking to lead by example and elevate those around them.You Can Find Matthew @:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorrealestateconsultants/Website: https://www.taylorrealestateconsultants.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@livingventuracounty/videos

Karen & Janet start the podcast with buying and rental opportunities throughout Ventura County. Beautiful homes you can call your own.  Joe Parisi from Rate Home Mortgage is the first guest, Joe has great news on rates, as they continue to trickle down as he takes a deep dive into how the Fed's actions and decisions on rates for mortgages & HELOCS.  Joe also talks about The Consumer Price Index and inflation numbers.  Wrapping up the podcast is Blas Hernandez, who is an expert in Group Health Insurance with 26 years of experience in Ventura County. Blas is here to protect small business clients so they can create health care plans, finding the ones that help the business and the individuals who work there, Blas has the facts you need.  Another awesome podcast with Karen & Janet, Girls On The air!

Risa Iwasaki Culbertson was born in Japan. In this episode, meet and get to know Risa, one of the 12 artists in Every Kinda People, our group show at Mini Bar. Please join us this Sunday, Oct. 19, from 4–7 p.m. at Mini Bar for our Closing Party happy hour. Some of the artists will be on hand, as will friendly bartenders and me (Jeff). Back to Risa, though. Her mom is Japanese and her dad is from Ventura County in Southern California. Risa spent her first five or six years in Japan before her parents moved to California. She has memories of life in Japan before they moved. And after the move, Risa often went back to visit her grandmother. Risa says that, as a kid, she loved going back and forth between two very different cultures Her dad was in the military, which is what brought him to Japan, where he met his wife. Risa is their only child, something she and I go on a bit of a sidebar about. I'm not an only child, but I've met and befriended my fair share of well-adjusted only children. Hell, I married one. Risa found creativity early, and ran with it. Her parents were older, and being half-American, half-Japanese, she didn't feel like she fully belonged in either culture. Risa might've gotten her creativity from her mom, who did pottery, quilting, and other artistic things. Her dad was “a mad scientist of sorts,” she says. He was into taking things apart and repurposing found objects. In Southern California, Risa spent time with other Hapa kids. Her mom was part of a large Japanese community, and there were plenty of mixed-race kids among that group. She's very much a product of the Eighties and Nineties and Southern California. She remembers the beginning of grunge and flannels. Risa remembers vividly when Kurt Cobain died (1994). Middle school for her happened in Orange County. Risa did hula dancing and tap dancing for many years, always while also painting and drawing. In high school, her art teacher was switched out and replaced with a nun who told the kids they couldn't use black inks. It felt to young Risa like too religious of a message, and it instilled in her an attitude of not wanting anyone to tell her what she can and cannot do with her art. She never took another art class. She was also something of a social butterfly in her high school years. Risa had different friend groups and in hindsight, feels like they were constantly getting together and doing things. Then we turn to what got Risa out of Southern California. One friend she met in college moved back to San Francisco, and another friend from down south wanted to move here. She visited The City and remembers sitting in a cafe talking to strangers. She felt then and there that the friendliness was right for her, and something she wasn't getting in Orange County. I share a quick story of being in Orange County and getting phone directions to a bar. Unbeknownst to me and my friends that night, the map put us on a highway … on foot. Yep. We rewind a little to chat about Risa's time in college. She always wanted to be at least art-adjacent, and so she took classes on manufacturing and even calculus. Thing is, she ended up liking calculus. Earlier in life, she sold stuff she made through catalogs she also created. That early entrepreneurship informed some business classes she later took in college, including business law. It all lead to Risa's getting a business degree. Right away, she started recognizing a disconnect between art and business. Back to her first impression of San Francisco, that day in that Haight Street cafe made The City feel like a place where she could get to know people. Risa shares a story that happened right before her move here. It involves a man boarding a BART train she and her friends were on. He had a broken guitar. They'd made googly eyes at each other, but she and her friends were too scared to talk with him. When he got off the train, he looked back and waved. Risa figured she'd never see this guy again. Three months later, she was back to visit her friend who lived here. She'd thought about him, but figured there was no way to actually find him. Then, as you can guess, it happened. Risa says she's still friends with that guy to this day. Check back Thursday for Part 2 with Risa, which includes the story of her move to San Francisco. We recorded this podcast at Risa's studio in the Inner Richmond in August 2025. Photography by Jeff Hunt

In this episode of Ventura County Works, Executive Director Rebecca Evans sits down with small business owner and past Board Chair Stephen Yeoh for a special installment of the “Board Member Minutes” series. Stephen shares his journey as an entrepreneur in Ventura County, reflecting on what inspired him to start his business and how local partnerships support economic growth. He discusses his experience serving on—and leading—the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, offering insights into the region's most pressing workforce challenges and opportunities. Together, Rebecca and Stephen explore how small businesses fuel innovation, create jobs, and strengthen community ties, while highlighting the shared vision for a vibrant, inclusive local economy.

This episode of the Academy I3 podcast delves into the vital topic of peer support, exploring its significance in both personal and professional contexts. The discussion highlights how peer support fosters a sense of community, encourages open dialogue, and provides practical strategies for overcoming challenges. Through real-life examples and expert insights from Betsy Watson, MSW, and Shelley Townley, BA, the episode emphasizes the transformative power of shared experiences and the importance of building supportive networks. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how peer support can enhance well-being, resilience, and growth within various environments.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Introductions08:45 – Defining Peer Support and Its Importance15:22 – Origins of Ventura County's Peer Support Program23:10 – One-on-One Support and Resiliency Groups28:55 – Innovative Approaches: Therapy Dogs, Mindfulness, and Chair Yoga35:40 – Training Peer Supporters and Program Growth42:12 – Immediate Support Compared to Traditional Support (EAP, Therapy)49:05 – Critical Incident Response and Trauma Bonding55:30 – Coalition-Building Across Counties and First Responders1:28:50 – Final Takeaways and Advice for New Workers and Leaders Learn about our guest: Betsy Watson, Supervisor, Ventura County Child Welfare – 23 years in child welfare, involved in peer support since 2018, with expertise in staff wellness and workforce resilience.Shelley Townley, Supervisor, Ventura County Child Welfare – Nearly 30 years in child welfare, peer support involvement since 2016, experienced in program development, coalition-building, and sustaining trauma-informed practices.Guest contact information Follow us on social media:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sdsuacademy

In this episode we meet Keith Elliott, W6KME, from the Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club.  Keith has been ordanizing the club's Field Day event for the past 5 years and has learned a lot about how to set up a very large, multi-transmitter station.  Keith shares both the technical tips and tricks as well as management ideas to make everything run smoothly.  Running a class 24A station, the Conejo Valley ARC has one of the largest Field Day stations on the air. Keith is very active with Ventura County's ARES and ACS (Auxilliary Communication Service), as an Assistant Emergency Coordinator and frequent participant in public events.  He has been recently elected as the new Section Manager of the ARRL's Santa Barbara section, including Ventura, Santa Barbara aand San Luis Obispo Counties.

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EP #339 - Awakening The Music Within - An interview with International Latin / Jazz Musician, Freddie Ravel I've been having a great pre-show chat with today's guest, and I'm thrilled to welcome him to Empowering Chats. He's a world-renowned musician and transformational educator — Freddie Ravel. I'm especially excited because Freddie will be performing in my hometown, Ventura, California, on November 8 for a special concert of his incredible music. Freddie's sound is a jazz-Latin fusion that gets your body in sync with rhythm and frequency — and that's exactly what we're diving into today: the power of music, especially Freddie's. As Freddie puts it, “Performance is a 2-way street — there's a transmitter and a receiver. I start each show ready to give energy, but also to receive it. That feedback loop is love and light. Music is at its best when it's shared.” He also reminds us that one of the first things we learned as kids was the alphabet — through song. Music helps us remember, connect, and grow. In our chat, we touched on music theory and the power of melody, harmony, and rhythm — all of which Freddie will bring to life on November 8. He'll be performing at the Ventura Center for Spiritual Living, and if you're in Ventura County be sure to grab your tickets soon — this show is expected to sell out! To purchase tickets to Freddie's Concert visit: Eventbrite.com For more about Freddie visit: LifeInTune.com To learn more about how I show up in this world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Until very recently, when many of the Navy Department's parts and other materials were removed from units that no longer needed them, those items tended to sit in storage without much visibility until they were eventually turned over to be disposed of as excess government property. But that's changed significantly in recent years, thanks to the Naval Supply Systems Command's Consumable Asset Reutilization Program, or CARP. NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center in San Diego has been able to rescue and redirect 116,000 items, saving the government almost $14 million so far by reutilizing assets it already owns. Robert Medina is the deputy director for the CARP program's nearby Ventura County site, and Doug Murphy is the material management and warehouse utilization product and service lead. They talked about it with Federal News Network's Jared Serbu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karen & Janet start the podcast with buying and selling opportunities for homes for listeners who are looking to purchase their dream house or are looking for a beautiful rental, there are a variety of possibilities in Ventura County!  Their first guest is Alex Ramirez who is the expert on VA Loans.  Alex talks about loans for veterans that are in the 6% range along with Streamline Loans for Vets and the fact that these loans are assumable!  Alex and his team from Valor Home Loans are Veteran Loan Experts.  Shannon Vasquez, owner of Float Reiki is next to talk about the upcoming Women's Conference on October 11 at Portside Ventura.  Learn about the speaker's who are experts in legal matters, health, and a "Cleanse For Your Closet" too!  Another awesome podcast from Karen & Janet!

In this Board Member Minutes episode of Ventura County Works, Executive Director Rebecca Evans sits down with nonprofit leader Lisa Safaeinili to explore how service and equity drive workforce innovation. Lisa shares her journey into nonprofit leadership, the mission of her organization, and what inspired her to join the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County. Together they discuss the workforce challenges that matter most right now, moments of impact since Lisa joined the board, and her hopes for the future of work—offering listeners an inside look at how dedicated community leaders are building inclusive career pathways for all.

Karen & Janet start of the show with renting and buying opportunities in Ventura County from beachside communities to the hillsides.  Their first guest is Derek Contreras with rates, and yes they are dropping due to the low job numbers, there are more first time buyers in the market and many purchasing opportunities and HELOC information from Derek! Next up is John Good with the latest data on Romance Scams on the internet. John talks about scams that flatter and make a person feel wanted to the degree that the fall for scams that are created by AI. An important topic that everyone should be aware of.  Their last guests are with The Hobson Heights Home Tour that is happening September 27th, it benefits The Ventura Lands Trust and offers viewings of 7 incredible homes.  They also chat about a writers forum where you will not only learn that everyone has a story to tell and this writers group will help you tell your story!

Today's top stories: Man from Ventura County suspect in Edison trailer park fire Paladino fire now fully contained, cause being investigated  September is National Preparedness Month CHP maximum enforcement period results for the Labor Day holiday Man accused of another stabbing man in Southeast Bakersfield to appear in court today SAFE act to be passedNo winner in Wednesday's Powerball, next drawing SaturdayNFL male cheerleader from BakersfieldFor more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

A BUBBLY & COLORFUL SPOOKY LATINA WRITER Montserrat Luna-Ballantyne shares growing up between Monterrey and Ventura County, leaving the Mexican Consulate to break into TV with Mayans MC, surviving Zoom rooms and the strike, and finding new creative joy through Film Independent's Project Involve with her horror/psychological thriller short In Sickness and in Health! Instagram - @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

Authorities in Sartell, Minnesota say a mystery that began more than half a century ago may finally be closer to a solution. Authorities in Ventura County, California have dismantled what they called a major theft ring responsible for stealing 10 million dollars’ worth of merchandise from Home Depot—marking the retailer’s largest theft case to date. A joint operation between the Los Angeles Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office has apprehended a burglary ring responsible for nearly 100 break-ins throughout the region. Schools in Washington D.C. are now opening under the watchful eye of armed National Guard troops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​Rebecca Tickell is an actor, singer, writer, producer, and environmental activist. Born in Ohio in a farming community, her roots are deep in agriculture. After moving to Vermont with her mother, at nine years old she became a movie star, playing a leading role in the Christmas-classic Prancer. She was instantly famous, appearing on the Today show and the Tonight show, among others. From that early age, she knew that she wanted to be a storyteller, using films to reach the masses.After a start in Hollywood, and a role in a horror film, Rebecca knew that she wanted to focus on films that make a difference. After seeing Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth, it became clear to her that she wanted to tell stories about the ravages of climate change and ways to save the Earth. Working with her husband Josh, they have produced over 20 climate-conscious films... reaching some 2 billion people.Their first films focused on oil... its devastating impacts... made crystal clear by their documentary on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. Filming the accident poisoned Rebecca and solidified her commitment to caring for the planet.Influenced by a colleague, they shifted from oil to soil, highlighting the great value of soil in carbon sequestration.  Paul Hawken's Project Drawdown influenced Rebecca. By caring for the soil through regenerative agriculture, Hawken stated that the teraton of carbon that humans have released to the atmosphere since the industrial revolution could be captured.  She and Josh then bought a farm in Ventura County to practice what they preached.Rebecca discusses the basic tenets of regenerative agriculture, and how it can not only boost production, but address the vast areas of land globally that have been desertified. Their award-winning and broadly revered films -- Kiss the Soil and Common Ground -- have been rooted in rebuilding the soil. And they highlight successes, more profitable forms of agriculture, a greater diversity of products able to withstand droughts, fires, and flood. Farmers are finding that eliminating herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides can save them $400 an acre... helping them break out of the vicious farming cycle of loans and risk and unhealthy produce.Today, Rebecca notes that about 5% of American agriculture is based on the principles of regeneration,. But this is ten times what it was five years ago... and projections suggest that 10% of American farming will be regenerative in the next few years. This is the tipping point... when the forces of logic in agriculture become unstoppable, both domestically and worldwide.Healthy soils lead to healthy food, which leads to healthy people. Our health, Rebecca makes clear, is a reflection of the health of our soil. The health of our guts is a reflection of the health of the microorganisms in our soil. This will happen acre by acre, inch by inch. For more information and to download Rebecca's films, visit bigpictureranch.com.

Karen & Janet kick off this podcast with The Reverse Mortgage Queen Shelly Wells... The Expert On Reverse Mortgages because that is her full focus!  Shelly knows who benefits most by getting a reverse mortgage, Shelly will guide you through the process so you know the facts and see how the reverse mortgage helps you right now!  Next up, Jacquelyn Syndergaard, with VCMC's Ronald McDonald Family Room a 2,500 square foot living space that provides respite for parents and families of children who need hospitalization for many critical issues.  This room provides a place to rest, enjoy a meal, do work without leaving the hospital and being with your child at all times.  Jacquelyn has many ways you can support this room that benefits so many families in Ventura County.  They wrap up the podcast with Andi Girl who describes the benefits of meditation.  Andi Girl is a  practitioner of energy and "elevating the vibe" her experience has benefitted many people and often moves them for medication to meditation!  Another awesome podcast with Girls On The Air!

Karen & Janet talk about the fair, living with intention, Ventura County homes for rent and for sale to open the podcast.  Their first guest is Larry Reyes who highlights the importance of Underwriters.  There is so much to know when you are buying a home, Larry, Janet & Karen give you insight on underwriters when it comes to the purchase of a home.  Next up Megan Palmquist a "Solopreneur" gives us some incredible ideas on how to keep the kids focused at home while they are having fun and learning too.  She gives you great suggestions that will put your kids in creative mode and they might make a little cash too!  Last guest is Carlos from Bike For A Cause.  For years Carlos has hosted events where kids learn how to ride a bike safely while getting exercise and the independence that a bicycle provides for youngsters!  Another phenomenal podcast from Karen & Janet!

The Canyon Fire expands across Ventura County into LA County. The Trump Administration asks the Supreme Court to end restrictions on the SoCal Immigration crackdown. Prosecutors want disgraced former OC Supervisor Andrew Do to pay up, but how much? Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Thousands ordered to flee fast-moving wildfire in Ventura County; NC tests alternative to restraints, seclusion in youth psych facilities; No criminal record needed for ICE arrests in New Mexico; Georgia officials tout EV growth amid federal rollbacks.

Thousands ordered to flee fast-moving wildfire in Ventura County; NC tests alternative to restraints, seclusion in youth psych facilities; No criminal record needed for ICE arrests in New Mexico; Georgia officials tout EV growth amid federal rollbacks.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Quivercast, we sit down with Zano @wet.marsupial—a passionate surfer, skater, and professional musician with deep roots in California culture. Zano's journey began in the cold, rugged waters of Northern California, but everything changed when his family relocated to Ventura County. There, he found a more welcoming surf scene and immersed himself in the Southern California lifestyle, splitting his time between riding waves, skating with friends, and jamming out on his guitar. Like many young surfers, Zano dreamed of going pro, but a hard truth from his dad redirected his path—surfing might not be the career, but music had real potential.That advice proved prophetic. Today, Zano continues to surf whenever he can, but his main focus is music. As the guitarist and singer for the band Strange Case @strangecase, Zano has found his rhythm touring globally as a guitar player with iconic acts like Sublime and Jakobs Castle. From local surf breaks to international stages, Zano has stayed true to the passions that shaped him. Tune in to hear how he balances his love for the ocean with life on the road and what it's like living out two California dreams.Stab Wetsuits 2023Fear, Loathing and Sublime Vegasjakobscastle.comSupport the showBUY THE ENDLESS SUMMER BOX SET HERE!If you like the QuiverCast here are some ways to help us keep going! I always like Coffee! Buy me a Coffee! Find Us: Website: thequivercast.com Instagram: @quiver_cast Facebook: The QuiverCast Sound Editing by: The Steele Collective

Tune in to this episode of Ventura County Works as we kick off our new segment, Board Member Minutes, with Ken Wiseman—business owner, community leader, and long-time advocate for lifelong learning. Ken shares his journey from leading a large corporate operation to revitalizing historic spaces in Piru, and how his experiences fuel his passion for workforce development. Discover why small business perspectives are essential on the workforce development board, the challenges facing Ventura County's labor market, and how resourcefulness, collaboration, and nimbleness are shaping the future of work in our region.  

Karen along with her guest host Bob Ridgway, a realtor with Keller Williams, kick off the podcast with buying opportunities and listings right here in Ventura County. Their first guest is Justin Soenke with Phase 3, he is an expert in creating a website and online presence that gets your businesses phone to ring. Justin makes your website the final destination for customers that shows how you solve problems and create business Justin has been building websites for many years, hear how he creates the perfect one for you!  Next Karen & Bob talk insurance with Denise of Paladin Insurance Services.  From fire to earthquake, leak detection and more, Denise talks about insurance for your home and car... umbrellas too.  Denise is the local expert that explains this confusing world of insurance coverage in simple terms.  To close out the podcast Bob Davis invites everyone to The First Wednesday at Rocks & Drams in Ventura that will raise money for the Ronald McDonald Family Room in Ventura.  A fun "happy Hour", that raises cash for a great cause and lets you network too.  another awesome podcast from Girls On The Air!

Ventura County's Ormond Beach is a wetland home to wildlife and a potential refuge for the nearby community. But it's coastline has been industrial for decades, and development and waste have left pollution behind. Now, as sea levels rise, advocates worry toxic chemicals could spread into surrounding neighborhoods if the beach remains an industrial zone.

Militarized ICE and Homeland Security raids targeted farms in California's Central Coast on July 10th, with 200 farm workers ending up arrested, some being critically injured and one tragically losing his life. Masked and heavily armed ICE agents used tear gas and rubber bullets to target workers and those who came to their defense.As soon as community members got word of the possible raids, they sprung into action, tracking the ICE caravan and sharing notifications through community networks that have been built up to keep residents safe from ICE. Organizations like VC Defensa mobilized to the Glass House Farms in Camarillo, staying for hours. To talk more about what happened in Ventura County, we're joined by Ryan Drury and Lainy Yompian of the organization VC Defensa.Support the show

Karen & Janet kick off this podcast with The Way to kick start your business!  Their first guest is Pete Ibarra who designs digital and marketing campaigns that identifies your company's audience, their interests, where they are on social media and what motivates them to reach out to your company. Listen to Pete as he shows how to use analytics to increase business!  Alex Ramirez of Valor Home Loans is the guest for the second half of the podcast.  Alex has focused on Home Loans for Veterans for years. Alex researches each veterans service history and finds every benefit available for Home Buying Vets, make sure you are getting everything you deserve for your service! Hundreds of VA loans have gone to Veterans and first responders because of Valor Home Loans expertise.  If you are a vet or know one, this is a must listen to podcast.  Plus you will learn what is happening in the world of renting and buying right here in Ventura County with Janet & Karen!  Another awesome podcast!

Community Kevin Brannon talks with Jamely Newton, The Balloon Queen, about her company, Ventura County Balloons, the art of balloon sculpture and the importance of working hard as an entrepreneur. For more information, visit vcballoons.com.

Podcast #559 with Karen & Janet starts off with rental and buying opportunities in Ventura County, they are joined by Joe Parisi who talks about rates & credit, plus programs that will help you qualify for a home purchase and the most important conversation, the creation of wealthy through home ownership!  Their next guest, Shannon Riley owner of Truly Force Free Animal Training, talks about her online animal training academy, a good manners course for your dog plus interaction with friends and strangers.  From rescues to pups and our older best friends Shannon has a program for you and your pet!.  Another great podcast from Janet & Karen, GOTA!

ICE conducted one of the largest raids since Trump took office in Ventura County, California, with agents chasing farmworker Jaime Alanis off a roof to his death and arresting over 360 people. Those arrested included U.S. citizens, moms, and veterans. Now organizers have successfully mobilized a large network of volunteers to fight back against the ICE campaign of terror.Brian Becker is joined by Lainy Yompian and Ryan Drury of VC Defensa, the network in Ventura County, California that has organized the network and hotline to respond to ICE raids and follow them around town.Join the The Socialist Program community at www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County, joins Mike Fazio for this Follow the Leader episode. Rebecca reveals her unique educational background and what motivates her. She also discusses the workforce challenges and opportunities in her region. 

Dozens of farmworkers were detained and federal agents deployed tear gas at protesters during an immigration raid at a Ventura County agricultural business Thursday. For millions of Americans, the dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly elusive — and in California, the financial barrier is especially high. FBI deputy director Dan Bongino took a day off from work Friday after clashing at the White House with Attorney General Pam Bondi over their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, four sources familiar with the conflict told Axios. Christmas shoppers got a gift of sorts from the White House this week when the president pushed the tariff pause to August 1. The shift should give retailers more time to stockpile most goods ahead of the holiday season, potentially pushing some tariff-related price increases to next year.

Live and Local News! Vice President JD Vance expected to visit Orange County this weekend. Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California. LA mayor signs executive order supporting immigrants amid federal raids. Farmworkers detained, tear gas deployed at protesters in Ventura County immigration raid. Texas floods: Death toll rises to 120 as rescue operations start to shift to recovery phase. Interview with Aaron AC Christensen (Animal Advocacy Network) to discuss pet rescue during Texas floods.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (07/11/2025): 3:05pm- According to a report from Axios, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino didn't show up for work on Friday off after a clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding her office's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Social media personality Laura Loomer claims that Bongino is at least considering leaving his position over the conflict—adding that FBI Director Kash Patel is equally frustrated with Bondi's “lack of transparency.” 3:10pm- Dhruv Mehrotra of Wired reports that metadata indicates that the FBI's raw Jeffrey Epstein prison video was likely modified. Though he adds that doesn't necessarily mean the footage was “deceptively manipulated.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wired.com/story/metadata-shows-the-dojs-raw-jeffrey-epstein-prison-video-was-likely-modified/. 3:15pm- During an interview with Sean Spicer, Harvard Law School Professor Alan Dershowitz claimed he knows for certain that there is an Epstein client list—and that he has seen the names though he is “bound by confidentiality.” He also claimed to know the name of the person responsible for suppressing the release of the files. 3:30pm- On Thursday, federal agents conducted an immigration raid at cannabis farms in Ventura County, California—citing suspected immigration and labor violations, including exploitive child labor. Progressives—including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass—bizarrely responded by condemning the Trump Administration. According to the Los Angeles Times, roughly 500 protesters arrived at the scene to voice their displeasure with the raid, some ultimately resorting to violence—one demonstrator even firing a pistol at federal law enforcement officers. 3:40pm- On Friday, President Donald Trump visited Kerrville, Texas to speak with survivors and first responders who recounted last week's devastating flash floods. 4:05pm- Gianno Caldwell—Fox News Contributor & Author of the book, “The Day My Brother Was Murdered”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show. Rich will be hosting Caldwell for a Politics & Pints event on Thursday, July 31st at 7:30pm at the Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown, PA. Tickets are on sale now at: 1210wpht.com. 4:30pm- On Friday, President Donald Trump visited Kerrville, Texas to speak with survivors and first responders who recounted last week's devastating flash floods. 5:05pm- Steve Milloy—Senior Energy & Environment Legal Institute Fellow and former Trump EPA Transition Team Member—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss reports that a “$1 million warning system would have prevented some or all the tragic Texas flood consequences.” Milloy notes that, “The warning system may have seemed expensive but since 2006, Texas has spent/committed as much as $36 billion in subsidies for utterly pointless wind turbines.” 5:20pm- Earlier this week, President Donald Trump weighed-in on the New York City mayoral race—calling Democratic nominee Zoran Mamdani a “communist.” Meanwhile, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) said of Mamdani: “He's not even a Democrat!” 5:25pm- Are you going to see the new Superman movie? 5:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the U.S. opening its first rare earth mine in more than 70-years! Dr. Coates is author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.” 6:05pm- According to a report from Axios, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino didn't show up for work on Friday off after a clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding her office's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Social media personality Laura Loomer claims that Bongino is at least considering leaving his position over the conflict—adding that FBI Director Kash Patel is equally frustrated with Bondi's “lack of transparency.” 6:30pm- Dhruv Mehrotra of Wired reports that m ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- According to a report from Axios, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino didn't show up for work on Friday off after a clash with Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding her office's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Social media personality Laura Loomer claims that Bongino is at least considering leaving his position over the conflict—adding that FBI Director Kash Patel is equally frustrated with Bondi's “lack of transparency.” 3:10pm- Dhruv Mehrotra of Wired reports that metadata indicates that the FBI's raw Jeffrey Epstein prison video was likely modified. Though he adds that doesn't necessarily mean the footage was “deceptively manipulated.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wired.com/story/metadata-shows-the-dojs-raw-jeffrey-epstein-prison-video-was-likely-modified/. 3:15pm- During an interview with Sean Spicer, Harvard Law School Professor Alan Dershowitz claimed he knows for certain that there is an Epstein client list—and that he has seen the names though he is “bound by confidentiality.” He also claimed to know the name of the person responsible for suppressing the release of the files. 3:30pm- On Thursday, federal agents conducted an immigration raid at cannabis farms in Ventura County, California—citing suspected immigration and labor violations, including exploitive child labor. Progressives—including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass—bizarrely responded by condemning the Trump Administration. According to the Los Angeles Times, roughly 500 protesters arrived at the scene to voice their displeasure with the raid, some ultimately resorting to violence—one demonstrator even firing a pistol at federal law enforcement officers. 3:40pm- On Friday, President Donald Trump visited Kerrville, Texas to speak with survivors and first responders who recounted last week's devastating flash floods.

While disaster and chaos spread across America, Trump and the other members of his team have proven their incompetence. Steve Schmidt reacts to what's happening in Ventura County and the poor response to the Texas floods. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES

Mark Thompson kicks off the show with KFI's own Michael Monks on breaking news about the ICE Raids ongoing in Ventura County and a standoff and subsequent skirmishes that have been going on.  // Mark breaks down the LA Times piece on the LA Homeless crisis, which they say is a century in the making. // KFI's own Heather Brooker joins the show to play a game with the Conway Show crew and to assist in an awesome Coachella Valley Coffee giveaway. It's Binge or BS time! // Binge or BS Continued 

It's been a week since President Donald Trump signed the budget reconciliation bill into law, and California officials are still reviewing how this legislation will impact Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program for low-income residents, which covers 15 million Californians. Governor Gavin Newsom's office estimates that Medi-Cal could lose billions of federal dollars over the next few years, and on social media, folks on Medi-Cal are worried that they could lose their coverage soon. Guest: Carlos Cabrera Lomeli, KQED Federal authorities conducting an immigration raid at a legal cannabis farm in Ventura County clashed with demonstrators on Thursday. Reporter: Susana Canales Barron, Calo News An immigration sweep also took place at a cannabis farm in the Santa Barbara County community of Carpinteria. Reporter: Lance Orozco, KCLU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Friday 07/11/25)Heather Brooker and Neil Saavedra Bill for Handel on the News. Judge hears arguments in lawsuit seeking to restrict immigration raids in Southern California. Birthright citizenship: Federal judge issues new nationwide block against Trump's executive order. Federal immigration agents sweep Ventura County cannabis farm. State Department tells staffers that layoff notices are coming soon.

Coming up on today's Local: Could a federal judge melt ICE raids in LA County? ... there were fresh raids today at a cannabis farm in Ventura County ... an agriculture union calls BS on the idea that Medicare recipients can replace immigrant laborers on farms ... and today's stupid controversy centers around the idea of Superman as an immigrant.

Talking points: relationship, attachment, cultureI love Stan because he's able to cut through so much of the modern BS around relationships, and get straight to practical, tactical perspectives and advice. We covered a TON of ground here, from the importance of social contracts and mutual protection, to the need for shared vision and purpose in creating equitable and collaborative relationships. This is definitely a convo that will spark some discussion, so listen in, team.(00:00:00) - Intro and the nature of secure functioning(00:05:52) - Human Nature and Relationship Dynamics(00:10:01) - Impact of Technology on Relationships(00:23:35) - Creating Secure Functioning Relationships(00:35:06) - Predictability and Prevention in Relationships(00:36:51) - The Importance of Quick Repair(00:43:02) - Mutual Protection and Solidarity(00:47:20) - Compatibility and Relationship Agreements(00:51:59) - The Role of Attachment in Relationships(01:00:42) - Final Thoughts and Practical AdviceStan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, is a renowned expert in human behaviour and couple relationships, known for developing the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy® (PACT). He is a global speaker and teacher on secure-functioning relationships, with his insights reaching over 1.7 million viewers through his TEDx talk. Stan has authored six bestselling books, translated into multiple languages, and has published numerous academic articles.In 2010, Stan co-founded the PACT Institute with his wife, Tracey Boldemann-Tatkin, PhD, to train therapists in integrating psychobiological approaches into their practices. His work has earned him the Educator of the Year award from the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists CA in 2014.Stan leads couples in creating healthy attachments through his clinical practice in Calabasas, California, and Wired For Love Couple Retreats. He has held academic positions at UCLA and serves on the boards of Lifespan Learning Institute and Relationships First. A former president of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Ventura County chapter, Stan is trained in various psychotherapeutic techniques, including Adult Attachment, Facial Action Coding System, and Vipassana meditation.Connect with Dr. Tatkin-Website: https://www.thepactinstitute.com/-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantatkin/-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PactTrainingInstitute***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation |

Happy 4th of July! It is our pleasure to welcome Sam Gallucci to The Hamilton Review Podcast! In this special holiday episode, Sam and Dr. Bob discuss the meaning of 4th of July and the beauty of America. Enjoy! Sam's career began in 1981 when he was hired after college by IBM. Sam rose to Executive Vice President and General Manager of PeopleSoft, one of the first and largest makers of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. Sam would soon realize that material wealth left him unfulfilled, so he decided to retire and follow his passion for helping others. Through his passion, Sam saw how homelessness ruined lives and government programs could actually make the problem worse. Sam is Founder and CEO of The Kingdom Center which provides emergency shelter and transitional living assistance for at-risk women. In 16 years, The Kingdom Centers has provided emergency shelter and transitional living centers for over 3000 women and their children. Sam saw suffering in other marginalized communities so in 2014 he founded Treasured Harvest, whose mission remains to provide food and other much-needed resources for migrant farm workers and their families. And Sam has helped provide immigration assistance to these workers. Sam then saw the need to help parents provide a better education for their children in the K-12 public-school system. He founded Revive Academies in 2023 which provides a high-quality, low-cost alternative to public education to Ventura County families. Sam is the senior pastor of Embrace! Church in Oxnard. He is a featured speaker in the areas of business, travel and faith. Sam wrote ‘More than Animals' in 2022 which addresses how to solve the homeless crisis in California and ‘A Love That Nobody Wants' which chronicles his service to those experiencing homelessness. Sam loves California and is a lifelong resident. He lived in Thousand Oaks for 20 years raising his family, and for the past 17 years lives in Oxnard where he is serving the community. He has 3 children and 9 grandchildren and lives in Oxnard with his wife Toni. ​Share this episode with a friend and we wish you a wonderful Independence Day!   How to contact Sam Gallucci:   Sam Gallucci Official Website     How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/    

The average U.S. grower is over 58 years of age. The number of family farms in America is shrinking. For health and the well-being of our country, we need a strong contribution from the next generation. Fortunately, there's a growing number of talented younger people getting involved.Allisen Carmichael, Director of Operations with Sierra Pacific Farms in Ventura County in Southern California oversees day to day operations of their management of citrus and avocado orchards.She said they take a regenerative approach to farming, with an emphasis on healthy soil.“The best thing we can do to combat Mother Nature is to be prepared for it,” she remarked. “If we have healthy trees, then we are put in a better position to avoid as much crop loss as possible.”Carmichael said Redox products are part of their crop nutrition, adding “they are high quality and help us enhance our plant's ability to uptake nutrients.” 

In this episode of The Talk Spot, we interview former mayor of Thousand Oaks, Kevin McNamee, and discuss his idea to help the homelessness issue in Ventura County. To watch John's show, please visit https://unifyd.tv/pages/johnkiriakou-new To visit our website: https://ucaststudios.com/ To visit other podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u-cast-studios/id1448223064 To visit our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-cast-studios Song: "Orion Canyon" By Insect Surfers

ICE sweeps through Ventura County farms, leaving fields almost empty and workers fearful. Community leaders and families face uncertainty and disruption. Musical visionary Brian Wilson’s family announced on Wednesday that the Beach Boys’ co-founder died at 82. Biographer David Leaf has been a close friend of Wilson for more than 45 years, and his new book is “SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson.” Critics review the latest film releases: “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Echo Valley,” “Materialists,” and “Prime Minister.” Serve peaches on your favorite scone or pound cake with whipped cream, or stuff them with crumbled cookies and chocolate. Stone fruit also pairs well with fresh or briny cheeses. 

ICE sweeps through Ventura County farms, leaving fields almost empty and workers fearful. Community leaders and families face uncertainty and disruption. Musical visionary Brian Wilson's family announced on Wednesday that the Beach Boys' co-founder died at 82. Biographer David Leaf has been a close friend of Wilson for more than 45 years, and his new book is “SMiLE: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Brian Wilson.” Critics review the latest film releases: “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Echo Valley,” “Materialists,” and “Prime Minister.” Serve peaches on your favorite scone or pound cake with whipped cream, or stuff them with crumbled cookies and chocolate. Stone fruit also pairs well with fresh or briny cheeses. 

Shownotes The difference between secure attachment and secure functioning Why a deep desire for love is underneath all attachment styles How shared purpose in your relationship brings you closer Why you have to become a whisperer for your partner One of Dr. Tatkin's top ways to create safety for your partner The biggest mistake people make in modern dating Bio Dr. Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT is a clinician, author, researcher, PACT developer, co-founder of the PACT Institute and an assistant clinical professor at UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine. He also teaches and supervises family medicine residents at Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills, CA. He maintains a private practice in Southern California and leads PACT programs in the US and internationally. Dr Tatkin is the author of In Each Other's Care, We Do, Wired for Love, Your Brain on Love, Relationship Rx, Wired for Dating, What Every Therapist Ought to Know, co-author of Love and War in Intimate Relationships and co-author of Baby Bomb. Dr. Tatkin received his early training in developmental self and object relations (Masterson Institute), Gestalt, psychodrama, and family systems theory. His private practice specialized for some time in treating adolescents and adults with personality disorders. More recently, his interests turned to psycho-neurobiological theories of human relationship and applying principles of early mother-infant attachment to adult romantic relationships. Dr. Tatkin was clinical director of Charter Hospital's intensive outpatient drug and alcohol program and is a former president of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Ventura County chapter.  He is a veteran member of Allan N. Schore's study group. He also trained in the Adult Attachment Interview by way of Mary Main and Erik Hesse's program through UC Berkeley. Timestamps 00:00:43 - Guest introduction 00:03:58 - The difference between secure attachment and secure functioning 00:06:00 - How to find compassion for an anxious or avoidant 00:09:59 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at ⁠LaylaMartin.com⁠ 00:11:49 - Layla describes an avoidant's experience as a baby 00:13:19 - Why a deep desire for love is underneath all attachment styles 00:16:17 - Attachment isn't personality, it's memory 00:21:49 - Plan for your devils, not your angels 00:25:43 - How shared purpose in your relationship brings you closer 00:26:54 - Discover the ⁠VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification⁠  00:33:32 - Dr. Tatkin's advice for the moments you see your partner as an enemy 00:37:27 - Discover ⁠MOOD™ Sex Magic⁠ 00:38:20 - What do you secretly put in front of your relationship? 00:45:48 - Why you have to become a whisperer for your partner 00:46:53 - How to learn to take care of your partner's nervous system 00:49:14 - Fall in love with your body and unlock outrageous orgasms with ⁠Obliss⁠ 00:50:50 - One of Dr. Tatkin's top ways to create safety for your partner 00:54:05 - Why apologizing can subconsciously feel like weakness 00:57:11 - Dr. Tatkin explains the details of “The Couple Bubble” 01:00:34 - What Dr. Tatkin sees that the happiest long term couples do 01:03:50 - Insecures don't believe there's such a thing as fairness and justice 01:05:44 - The biggest mistake people make in modern dating 01:08:07 - Dr. Tatkin celebrates his wife and his relationship 01:11:55 - Secure functioning is very hard but it's worth it 01:12:00 - Conclusion