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Sportfishing Businesses Reopen at Channel Islands Harbor
Anglers itching to go deep sea fishing can do so out of the Channel Islands Harbor thanks to the County of Ventura’s Health Officer providing sportfishing operations the go-ahead to operate. Dr. Robert Levin, Ventura County Public Health Officer, made a decision to allow sportfishing businesses to resume operations under pre-established safety guidelines. Operations at…
Access to Ventura County-Managed Beaches Improve; Social Distancing Guidelines Still in Place
Residents who visit Ventura County Harbor Department-managed beaches and parks will have improved recreational opportunities and be able sit and lounge while practicing social distancing guidelines. Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval said the County is pleased to ease some of the soft closure restrictions –limiting beach and park access to physical activity – put in…
Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market Expands Hours
Patrons at the Channel Islands Harbor’s Sunday Farmers Market will have additional time to shop thanks to a change in hours. Market hours will now be from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. instead of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ventura County Harbor Department Director Mark Sandoval said patrons and vendors asked for additional time because…
Harbor Fundraiser Benefits Healthcare Workers
Funds originally raised in a GoFundMe campaign to support the Channel Islands Harbor’s July 4th Fireworks Show have been donated to purchase protective equipment and supplies for Ventura County healthcare workers. The Channel Islands Harbor Lessees Association launched a GoFundMe campaign early this year to support the Harbor’s 4th of July event. Nearly $5,000 was…
Recreational Rental Businesses Reopen at Channel Islands Harbor
Recreational rental businesses at the Channel Islands Harbor received the go-ahead from the County of Ventura’s Health Officer to operate. Visitors seeking to rent boats, kayaks, standup paddle boards, electric boats, jet skis, and bicycles will be able to do so immediately. Dr. Robert Levin, Ventura County Public Health Officer, amended the Stay Safe at…
Jr. Lifeguard Program Canceled for 2020
Both sessions of the Ventura County Junior Lifeguard Program will be canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns. The Junior Lifeguard Program, sponsored by the Ventura County Harbor Department, offers youth 8 to 15 years of age the opportunity to receive instruction in lifeguard rescue techniques, emergency medical first-aid, ocean sports activity, physical conditioning, marine…