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The Public Information Office manages internal and external communications for the County Executive Office and assists with the communications efforts of County agencies and departments. The office responds to inquiries and expands public engagement around county services and resources. For general inquiries, please email countypio@venturacounty.gov.

Natalie HernandezNatalie Hernandez
Public Information Officer
Email: countypio@venturacounty.gov

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Media contacts

Media inquiries to agencies and departments with dedicated communications staff should contact the following:

Animal Services
Randy Friedman
Marketing Manager
805-388-4252
Randy.Friedman@venturacounty.gov
www.animalservices.venturacounty.gov

Airports
Jannette Jauregui
Public Information Officer
805-477-7306
Jannette.jauregui@venturacounty.gov
airports.venturacounty.gov

Area Agency on Aging
Roger Horne
Public Information Officer
805-477-7306
Roger.horne@venturacounty.gov
www.venturacounty.gov/human-services-agency

Clerk-Recorder
Simone Seydoux
Program Administrator/Public Information Officer
Simone.seydoux@venturacounty.gov
clerkrecorder.venturacounty.gov

Child Support Services
Kiara Nowlin
Community Relations Manager
805-437-8360
kiara.nowlin@venturacounty.gov
www.venturacounty.gov/child-support-services

District Attorney’s Office
Joey Buttitta
Communications Manager/Public Information Officer
805-654-7601
Joey.buttitta@venturacounty.gov
da.venturacounty.gov

Fire Department
Scott Thomsen
Director of Communications and Public Affairs
Ventura County Fire Department
805-389-9746
Scott.Thomsen@ventura.org
www.vcfd.org/category/news/

Harbor Department
Jed Chernabaeff
Public Information Officer
805-973-5928
Jed.Chernabaeff@venturacounty.gov
www.channelislandsharbor.org/blog/

Health Care Agency
Dr. Lydia Collins
Public Information Officer
805-677-5110
HCAPIO@venturacounty.gov
hca.venturacounty.gov/for-the-media

Robert Viamontes
Asst. Public Information Officer
805-339-1179
HCAPIO@venturacounty.gov
hca.venturacounty.gov/for-the-media

Human Services Agency
Robin Godfrey
Public Affairs Strategist
Robin.godfrey@venturacounty.gov

Medical Examiner’s Office
Renee Higgins MD
Chief Operating Officer
(805) 641-4400 3100
Renee.Higgins@venturacounty.gov
meo.venturacounty.gov

Ventura County Public Health
Jennifer Palomino
Public Information Officer
805-981-5383
Jennifer.palomino@venturacounty.gov
hca.venturacounty.gov/public-health

Probation Agency
Sam Cortez
Public Information Officer
805-662-6987
sam.cortez@venturacounty.gov
probation.venturacounty.gov/

Public Works Agency
Martha Johnson
Public Information Officer
805-654-2008
martha.johnson@venturacounty.gov
publicworks.venturacounty.gov/news

Sheriff’s Office
Senerey De Los Santos
Public Information Officer
Senerey.delossantos@ventura.org
sheriff.venturacounty.gov

Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services
Kim Dellacort
Public Information Officer
Kim.dellacort@venturacounty.gov
sheriff.venturacounty.gov

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🌳 As Parks and Recreation Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating the incredible team that keep our @venturacountyparks beautiful and welcoming all year long.

Today, we’re highlighting Diane Grace from our Parks & Rec maintenance crew as she shares her favorite park, Camp Comfort in Ojai.

💚 To Diane and our entire Parks & Rec team, thank you for your hard work and dedication behind the scenes. Our parks wouldn’t be the same without you!

#ParksAndRecMonth #VenturaCounty #PublicService

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🌳 As Parks and Recreation Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating the incredible team that keep our @venturacountyparks beautiful and welcoming all year long. Today, we’re highlighting Diane Grace from our Parks & Rec maintenance crew as she shares her favorite park, Camp Comfort in Ojai. 💚 To Diane and our entire Parks & Rec team, thank you for your hard work and dedication behind the scenes. Our parks wouldn’t be the same without you! #ParksAndRecMonth #VenturaCounty #PublicService

👀 Have you seen one of these before?

These peculiar looking traps hanging in Ventura County parks are part of the Agricultural Commissioner’s efforts to monitor and control the invasive Gold-Spotted Oak borer beetle. This tiny pest can cause devastating damage to our oak trees if left unchecked.

🌲 How you can help:
🔥 "Burn it where you buy it!" Transporting firewood is one of the main ways invasive pests spread. By using local firewood, you’re helping to protect our trees and the wildlife that depend on them.

Our Agricultural Commissioner’s Office regularly checks these traps to stay one step ahead of the beetle and safeguard Ventura County’s natural environment.

For more information visit: awm.venturacounty.gov/pest-detection-trapping/

#venturacounty #burnitwhereyoubuyit #goldspottedoakborer

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👀 Have you seen one of these before? These peculiar looking traps hanging in Ventura County parks are part of the Agricultural Commissioner’s efforts to monitor and control the invasive Gold-Spotted Oak borer beetle. This tiny pest can cause devastating damage to our oak trees if left unchecked. 🌲 How you can help: 🔥 "Burn it where you buy it!" Transporting firewood is one of the main ways invasive pests spread. By using local firewood, you’re helping to protect our trees and the wildlife that depend on them. Our Agricultural Commissioner’s Office regularly checks these traps to stay one step ahead of the beetle and safeguard Ventura County’s natural environment. For more information visit: awm.venturacounty.gov/pest-detection-trapping/ #venturacounty #burnitwhereyoubuyit #goldspottedoakborer

🇺🇸 Veterans Stand Down Event 🇺🇸

Join us Friday, August 1, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner Outpatient Clinic, 5250 Ralston St. in Ventura for a free one-day event supporting Ventura County veterans.

🛠️ Services include:
✔️ VA benefits & claims assistance
✔️ Housing support & expungement resources
✔️ Haircuts, food assistance & personal care items
✔️ Health and wellness services
✔️ DMV veteran designation help

📲 Veterans & providers, register here: https://coc.venturacounty.gov/for-veterans/

This event is hosted by Ventura County Veteran One Team. All veterans are welcome—thank you for your service!

#VenturaCounty #VeteransSupport #ThankYouVeterans Ventura County Public Defender

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🇺🇸 Veterans Stand Down Event 🇺🇸 Join us Friday, August 1, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner Outpatient Clinic, 5250 Ralston St. in Ventura for a free one-day event supporting Ventura County veterans. 🛠️ Services include: ✔️ VA benefits & claims assistance ✔️ Housing support & expungement resources ✔️ Haircuts, food assistance & personal care items ✔️ Health and wellness services ✔️ DMV veteran designation help 📲 Veterans & providers, register here: https://coc.venturacounty.gov/for-veterans/ This event is hosted by Ventura County Veteran One Team. All veterans are welcome—thank you for your service! #VenturaCounty #VeteransSupport #ThankYouVeterans Ventura County Public Defender

📣Join us for the Statewide Government and Disability Summit!
Don’t miss this powerful conversation: Access in Focus, a Candid Conversation

The County of Ventura`s very own Dani Anderson (Disability Access Manager) and Eli Gelardin (Director, San Francisco Office on Disability and Accessibility) will share their journeys, insights, and front-line stories in this dynamic plenary which explores:
🔹Their personal paths into disability access leadership
🔹The evolution of access work over the years
🔹What it really takes to make lasting change

👉This interactive session isn’t just about listening—it’s about engaging. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, join the conversation, and leave with a fresh perspective.
Come ready to connect, reflect, and be inspired!

📍Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, 450 E. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA
📅 September 23–26, 2025
🏨 Discounted hotel rooms now available -- but only until Friday, August 22!

🔗Don`t wait! Register and book your hotel stay today!
Visit: www.govdisabilitysummit.org

#venturacounty #disability

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📣Join us for the Statewide Government and Disability Summit! Don’t miss this powerful conversation: Access in Focus, a Candid Conversation The County of Ventura's very own Dani Anderson (Disability Access Manager) and Eli Gelardin (Director, San Francisco Office on Disability and Accessibility) will share their journeys, insights, and front-line stories in this dynamic plenary which explores: 🔹Their personal paths into disability access leadership 🔹The evolution of access work over the years 🔹What it really takes to make lasting change 👉This interactive session isn’t just about listening—it’s about engaging. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, join the conversation, and leave with a fresh perspective. Come ready to connect, reflect, and be inspired! 📍Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, 450 E. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 📅 September 23–26, 2025 🏨 Discounted hotel rooms now available -- but only until Friday, August 22! 🔗Don't wait! Register and book your hotel stay today! Visit: www.govdisabilitysummit.org #venturacounty #disability

📣Join us! The Statewide Government and Disability Summit is back & happening once again at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach!

📅 September 23–26, 2025
🏨 Discounted hotel rooms now available -- but only until Thursday, August 21!

After a successful debut last year, we`re excited to welcome you to the second annual statewide Summit focused on accessibility, innovation, and inclusion.

🔗Don`t wait! Registration and hotel booking now open. Visit: www.govdisabilitysummit.org

#venturacounty #accessibility

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📣Join us! The Statewide Government and Disability Summit is back & happening once again at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach! 📅 September 23–26, 2025 🏨 Discounted hotel rooms now available -- but only until Thursday, August 21! After a successful debut last year, we're excited to welcome you to the second annual statewide Summit focused on accessibility, innovation, and inclusion. 🔗Don't wait! Registration and hotel booking now open. Visit: www.govdisabilitysummit.org #venturacounty #accessibility
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