NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY Location Just south of the beachfront city of Oxnard, California, lie the two mainland components of Naval Base Ventura County: Port Hueneme and Point Mugu; the third, San Nicolas Island, 60 miles southwest of Point Mugu, is one of the eight storied Channel Islands of

  Welcome to Southern California, famous for its mild climate, stunning coastlines, national forests and fertile growing valleys. Ventura County, the southernmost county on California’s central coast, has a population of 846,178, according to the 2014 U.S. Census. San Buenaventura, commonly known as Ventura, is the county seat, with 109,484

  U.S. Highway 101 — The Ventura Freeway — runs from the Santa Barbara/Ventura County line in Southern California south to Pasadena and is the principal east-west route (designated north-south) through Ventura County. Interstate 5 is the primary interstate on the West Coast, running largely parallel to the California coastline

  A beautiful coastline, temperate climate, vibrant arts scene and abundance of year-round recreation in Ventura County contribute to a high quality of life not found in other metropolitan areas. In 2014, 846,178 people called Ventura County home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Naval Base Ventura County, which lies

  Lying along the Pacific coast, Naval Base Ventura County is the county’s largest employer with more than 11,000 military and 9,000 civilian employees, most of whom live in southwest Ventura County where the installation is situated. Nearby Oxnard, with 204,437 residents, is the county’s largest city. Other nearby cities

  There are many health care services in Ventura County for military, civilians and veterans, though implementation of the Affordable Care Act may change established insurance options. Visit www.healthcare.gov for information on open enrollment for health care coverage under the national Affordable Care Act. California is among the states that

  Picking up from one place and moving to another is always a hassle, especially when kids and pets are involved. Knowing whom to call or where to find information can help make the transition easier. Local government websites are valuable resources for newcomers to Ventura County because they provide

  For those moving to a new location, it’s important to know what educational options are available. This chapter outlines the public schools system in Ventura County, along with information about local libraries and higher education. There are private schools, charter schools and home schooling available to children in Ventura

  A bundle of entertaining activities — music, sports, theater, museums, parks and shopping — is waiting to be unwrapped in Ventura County and beyond. Drop into a wave at one of the county’s beautiful public beaches, for instance, or shop till you drop at Ventura Harbor Village. Don’t miss

Story by PO1 Cory Asato on 10/18/2016 SILVERDALE, Wash. - The Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, released an official information dispatch recognizing Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) and Fisher House (FH) activities selected to receive the 2016 Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt Award for excellence in lodging management,

Story by Michael Ard on 10/14/2016 PORT HUENEME, Calif. - Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) recognized Kit Mack for his over 50 years of Federal service to the U.S. Navy as a structural engineer with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, September 27 during his farewell event. Mack's

SAN DIEGO Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) conducted a tri-annual dry dock certification maintenance audit of Naval Base San Diego's (NBSD) graving dock one to assess the material condition of the dock and evaluate the facility's maintenance program documentation. The