Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Advertising | |
| Craigs List - Search for homes listed in Ventura County | |
| Homes and Land - Check out my current ads in Homes and Land | |
| Oodle.com - Search for homes for sale and rent in Ventura and Santa Barbara County | |
| Affordable Housing - City of Ventura | |
| Affordable Housing - City of Ventura - Information about the City of Ventura's affordable housing programs. | |
| Area Information | |
| Ventura Chamber of Commerce - Business resouce for the city of Ventura. | |
| Ventura Parks - Get locations of parks in the city of Ventura. | |
| Camarillo Chamber of Commerce - | |
| City of Oxnard - Zoning Maps - | |
| City of Ventura - Zoning Maps - | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Oxnard Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Beaches | |
| Annual Beaches Report Card - Heal the Bay's annual beach report card. | |
| Blogs of Interest | |
| Fish Oil Blog - | |
| LA Curbed - | |
| Rain City Guide - | |
| San Francisco Curbed - | |
| Santa Barbara Real Estate - | |
| Charitable Organizations | |
| Food Share Ventura County - Make donations online with a credit card or paypal. | |
| Toys for Tots - Donate online with your credit card or Paypal account. | |
| Coyotes | |
| Calfirnia Department of Fish and Game - Information on coyotes from the California Department of Fish and Game. | |
| NCTimes Article on the Boldness of Coyotes - "In the absence of harassment by residents, coyotes can lose their fear of people and come to associate humans with this safe, resource-rich environment," the report states. | |
| News from the Calfornia Department of Fish and Game - News from the Calfornia Department of Fish and Game. | |
| Daily News | |
| Ventura County Star - Get local news from Ventura's local newspaper. | |
| CNN - Get national news updated by the minute! | |
| KEYT News - The local television news station for Ventura and Santa Barbara. | |
| Entertainment | |
| Revenge of the Sith - The last of the bunch and well worth the investment! | |
| The Majestic Ventura Theater - Live music performances and more. | |
| Home Improvement | |
| Aztec Roofing - | |
| Blinds.com - Great resource for window coverings at reduced prices. | |
| Mendez Roofing - | |
| O'Connor Construction - | |
| Rangel Painting - Exterior, Interior, Commercial and Custom Painting in Ventura and Santa Barbara County. | |
| Home Inspectors | |
| Checkpoint Systems Home Inspections - Professional home inspections in Ventura and Santa Barbara County. | |
| Inspect Pros Home Inspection - Ventura county home inspection company. | |
| National Property Inspections - | |
| Insurance | |
| Allstate - Local Allstate agent handling homeowners insurance. | |
| Know Your Stuff Home Inventory - Download free software that helps you create an inventory of your home contents in case of disaster. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Mobile Homes | |
| Your Ventura County Mobile Home Expert - Contact Lorraine Burns for more information on Mobile Homes in Ventura County. | |
| Mortgage | |
| ABC National Lending - Apply for a loan today! | |
| Countrywide Home Loans - Your local resource for Countrywide Home Loans. | |
| Alexis Andrews - Apply for a loan online! | |
| Get Your Credit Scores! - Get all 3 credit bureaus with corresponding scores. Make corrections and elevate your score before applying for a loan! | |
| Pest Control | |
| Sloans Exterminators - | |
| Ventura Pest Control - | |
| Public Safety | |
| Crimes Statistics - View Ventura County crime statistics as reported by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. | |
| Megans Law - Registered Sex Offenders - Search by city or zip code for registered sex offenders in the state of California. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Ventura Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Houston Jobs - Search for Houston jobs or careers using different criteria, or post resumes and let employers with job openings find you. Also has a section of advice and career-related information resources. | |
| Jackson TN Real Estate - Real Estate information for the Jackson area. | |
| Lewistown Homes for Sale and Real Estate Info - Your one-stop source for real estate services covering the Lewistown, Billings, and Montana areas. With a focus on exceptional service, you'll find everything you'll need from complete MLS listings, valuable home value calculation tools, and comprehensive area information! | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| Pacific Beach Homes for Sale and Real Estate Info - Your one-stop source for real estate services covering the Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and Ocean Beach, Mission Beach areas. With a focus on exceptional service, you'll find everything you'll need from complete MLS listings, valuable home value calculation tools, and comprehensive area information! | |
| Realty Link Directory - Find Realtors in your area. Select your State and then you city. Get to the Realtors Site and find out more about their services. Bringing Realtors, Buyers and Sellers is our business. | |
| Solano, Napa, and Yolo County Real Estate - Solano, Napa, and Yolo County Real Estate - Stephanie Raymann Specializing in Vacaville, Fairfield, Suisun City, Napa, and Dixon communities surrounding Travis AFB, CA. For personal and professional advice on buying or selling a home, contact Stephanie at (707) 803-2330. | |
| Tracy Homes for Sale and Real Estate Info - Your one-stop source for real estate services covering the Tracy, Manteca, and Lathrop areas. With a focus on exceptional service, you'll find everything you'll need from complete MLS listings, valuable home value calculation tools, and comprehensive area information! | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| Restaurants | |
| 71 Palm - Upscale restaurant in downtown Ventura. | |
| Anacapa Brewing Company - Downtown restaurant with great beer and food! | |
| Andria's Seafood - Casual seafood restaurant at the Ventura Harbor. | |
| Austen's at The Pierpont - | |
| Brooks - Highly recommended! Make reservations online. | |
| Meridians - | |
| The Greek - Greek food at the Ventura Harbor. | |
| The Sidecar Restaurant - | |
| Tipps Thai Cuisine - Thai food in downtown Ventura. | |
| Wine Lovers - Local wine bar. | |
| Schools | |
| Ventura Unified School District - Get detailed information about the schools in the city of Ventura including School Accountability Report Cards (API scores), calandars, and more. | |
| California Department of Education - Get API scores for California Schools by Dataquest. | |
| Oxnard School Boundaries - Elementary Schools - | |
| Oxnard School Boundaries - Intermediate Schools - | |
| Fillmore School District - | |
| Ojai School District - Complete information about the Ojai Unified School District. | |
| Oxnard Union High School - | |
| Santa Paula Elementary School District - | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State Department of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Ventura County Schools API Scores - Get Academic Performance scores for schools in Ventura County. | |
| Tax Information | |
| Private Annuity Trusts - Little known alternative to 1031 tax deferred exchanges. | |
| Prop 60 and 90 - Are you over 55? You may be able to keep your tax base when you move. | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
