My legislation toensure medical debt does not hurt your credit score has made it to the Governor’s Desk. The bill is sponsored by a large coalition including Attorney General Rob Bonta, California Nurses Association, Health Access California, Consumer Federation of America, California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG), the National Consumer Law Center, and the California Low-Income Consumer Coalition has received broad support.
COMMUNITY & STATE RESOURCES
Whale Tail Grants
The WHALE TAIL® Grants by the California Coastal Commission are now available! These grants fund projects that connect people to the California Coast and its watersheds through education, stewardship, and outdoor experiences.
Grant projects engage youth or adults and can take place anywhere in California. Application deadline is November 4, 2024, at 8:00pm. Click here for more information.
Passport Services in the District
Looking to apply for your first passport, renew a passport, or apply for a passport for a minor? The Ventura County Law Library offers passport services to all constituents able to make an appointment. Please click here for more information. Appointments are required.
California State Parks Passes
Are you looking to enjoy your California State Parks? There are two passes that provide free admission to over 200 State Parks.
Golden Bear Pass
CalWORKs and Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients can enjoy free admission to California State Parks and Beaches with a Golden Bear Pass. The pass provides FREE entry at 200+ state parks and beaches. The passes for the current application process are valid for the 2024 Calendar year.
Learn more by clicking here.
Adventure Pass
With school returning to session – I want to remind you all that every fourth grader is eligible for a FREE State Parks pass through the California Adventure Pass. State Parks invites you to add to your child’s school curriculum by visiting 19 select state park units for FREE via an Adventure Pass. Learn more at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass.
Aloha Beach Festival
The Aloha Beach Festival is back! The Aloha Beach Festival was designed to give back to our local social and environmental organizations. The Festival brings Hawaiian culture to Ventura with unity, respect, mind & spirit. To learn more about how you can enjoy the fun, click here.
ArtWalk Ventura
This family-friendly event Sept. 21-22, 2024 will feature hundreds of artists in local galleries, businesses, restaurants and on the grounds of Mission Park and the Albinger Museum. Artist booths, popular local bands, aerialists, poetry, dance, a film festival, street painting, puppetry and a children’s area will be available at the event. Live painting and pottery demonstrations will also be featured. The hours are 12:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday, Sept. 21 and 11:00am. – 4:00pm Sunday, Sept. 22. To learn more, visit the website.
