Ventura Property Management Blog
The Story of Jungleland in Thousand Oaks
Jean Pericone - Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is located on historic land in many respects. The land was originally part of "Rancho El Conejo," a Spanish land grant. Egbert Starr Newbury purchased 2,259 acres of this land in 1874 and built a home her. After a drought in 1876-1877 bankrupted the Newbury family, the land was foreclosed and s...
Ventura County Pet Licensing and Vaccinating
Jean Pericone - Monday, February 27, 2023
A pet license is not just a form of identification; it is proof of rabies vaccination. Rabies is a deadly virus that can be passed from animal to animal, and from animal to human. Licensing your pet not only ensures your pet is vaccinated, but it is also the law. (Ord. No. 4451 and 4411) The owner of every dog over the age of ...
Why Everyone Needs a Pet
Jean Pericone - Saturday, January 28, 2023
1. An Endless Source of Love and Affection- A pet’s love towards their human is pure, unconditional, and true. When you bring a pet to your home for the first time, especially if you have rescued the little fur-baby, they tend to remember it for a lifetime, and do not take this for granted. While they do admire us for the delic...
Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving
Jean Pericone - Sunday, October 30, 2022
According to BritannicaAs celebrated in the United States, the holiday of Thanksgiving usually revolves around a bountiful meal. Typical dishes include bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and, above all, turkey. How did turkey become the centerpiece of this feast? It is often assumed that today’s Thank...
Your Fall Garden
Jean Pericone - Friday, September 30, 2022
Plant your fall gardens!Just when your summer garden’s best days are behind it, October comes along and a new planting season begins.Cooler Weather Means Less Stress on New Plants: While Santa Ana winds can still bring hot spells in October, average temperatures are generally mild--in the high 70s. The soil is warm so it is perfect ...
Celebrating Labor Day
Jean Pericone - Saturday, August 27, 2022
Why we celebrate Labor Day...According to the Dept. of Labor...Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions w...
Ventura Mural Tour
Jean Pericone - Saturday, July 30, 2022
PURA AVENIDA Lead Artist: Cynthia Polk Artist Team: Juan Martinez, Onofre Banderas, Dain Acevedo, Patzy Salazar, Vince Felix plus 50 other local artists! Brought to the community by: Westside Community Development Corporation and Parks and Rec. Dept. 100 Block of Wall St.Downtown Ventura is host to many beautiful and artistic m...
July 4th Pet Safety
Jean Pericone - Sunday, June 26, 2022
4th of July celebrations can be traumatic and dangerous for our pets. The American Veterinarian Medical Association recommends these tips to keep your pets safe over the 4th:Leave your pets at home when you go to parties, fireworks displays, parades and other gatherings. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar places and crowds can all be very frighte...
Summer Solstice 2022
Jean Pericone - Sunday, May 29, 2022
Summer begins! The June solstice occurs on Tuesday, June 21, 2022In the Northern Hemisphere, the June solstice (aka summer solstice) occurs when the Sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. It marks the longest day of the year and the start of summer in the northern half of the globe. In contrast, the June solstice...
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