Ventura County Reporter

Sundays hit completely differently when you live nestled between the rugged Santa Ynez Mountains and the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean. While major metropolitan cities rush through their weekends at a breakneck pace, Ventura County prefers to slow things down to a gentle, steady stroll. Here is how locals actually spend their Sundays, from refreshing morning soak spots in Ojai down to cozy evening fires right at home.

after dark live and online H = Highly recommended If you have something related to nightlife — online or otherwise — please email nshaffer@timespublications.com. Due to the erratic nature of entertainment booking, information contained here is subject to change and not guaranteed. Call venues ahead to confirm.

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted on Aug. 18 to support a vision of health care service in the Santa Clara River Valley which does not include an emergency room like the one currently operating at Santa Paula Hospital.

Those who like to mix their sports with reality television are likely already familiar with “America Ninja Warrior.” Now in its 18th season on NBC, the game show places athletes on obstacle courses uniquely designed to challenge their speed, strength, balance and agility. Steps that wobble, monkey bars and rings, narrow ledges traversed by hand, trampolines and the infamous warped wall are among the hurdles that a competitor might have to overcome on the show.

Ventura County District Attorney’s Office officials selected California Lutheran University (CLU) in Thousand Oaks for the home of the East County Family Justice Center. A lease agreement for a building at 26 Faculty Street was approved by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 4. Officials said the center will provide a safe, welcoming location where victims of violence and abuse can access comprehensive support services under one roof.

Happenings includes community events, meetings, classes, community resources and needs. To submit an item for inclusion email to: happenings@vcreporter.com VR TRAVEL CLUB l 10-11:15 a.m. through Sept. 17. Sign up for Camarillo Health Care District’s VR Travel Club and you’ll become a member of a core group that meets regularly for four weeks exploring the world together virtually.

The first dog Susan Hartzler bonded with while growing up in North Hollywood was a little chihuahua named Siesta. “She really taught me about love and she was there for me through my rebellious teenage years,” Hartzler told the Ventura County Reporter. “She never had a can of dog food her whole life. My mom gave her donuts and bologna, and she ate my table scraps.

Some classes, exhibits and events are available exclusively online. All events are subject to change and cancellation; always verify with venue and/or organizer. STUPID F***ING BIRD | Aug. 28-Sept. 27. This contemporary and humorous adaptation of Chekhov’s “The Seagull” follows the life of a playwright, who grapples with his career, overbearing mother and ambitious girlfriend. $15-26. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh Street, Santa Paula, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org.

Beth Nielsen Chapman is one of those rare talents who is both a singer and a songwriter. Her list of collaborations is as long as a river: Faith Hill (“This Kiss”), Neil Diamond (“Deep Inside of You”), Trisha Yearwood (“Down on My Knees”), Willie Nelson (“Nothing I Can Do About It Now”) — and we’ve just put the boat in the water. Born in Harlingen, Texas, she was a U.S. Air Force child. While living in Germany, Chapman started playing a guitar that was originally intended as a gift for her father.

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