17th Annual Waves of Flags Display at Pepperdine University September 7-27, 2024

For the 17th consecutive year, Pepperdine University will commemorate the lives lost in the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, with the Waves of Flags display at Alumni Park on the Malibu campus.

Waves of Flags commemorates the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11 terror attacks and features a vast display of American flags for each American life lost as well as international flags representing the home countries of those from abroad. Made possible through the support of donors and volunteers, the installation will be on display at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road from Saturday, September 7 to Friday, September 27, 2024.

In addition to the Waves of Flags installation, Pepperdine is the permanent home of the Thomas E. Burnett, Jr., Heroes Garden, a place to honor all those who live heroic lives, including Pepperdine alumnus Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. (MBA ’95), a passenger on United Flight 93, whose life was cut short in the September 11 attacks. The garden's plaque reads: “Dedicated to freedom's heroes of September 11, 2001, and the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93, among them Pepperdine alumnus Thomas E. Burnett, Jr., who sacrificed their lives to overcome terrorists’ intent on destroying American lives and landmarks in our nation's capital. We shall never forget.” Heroes Garden is currently closed to the public, along with the rest of the Pepperdine campus.

www.pepperdine.edu/waves-of-flags

Car and Motorcycle Clubs in Ventura County

Ventura County covers over 2,200 square miles, including 1,854 miles of land. Highways in Ventura include State Routes 1, 23, 33, 118, 126 and 125 and U.S. Highway 101. That's a lot of miles to cover and we love our cars...as evidenced by these local car and motorcycle clubs in and around Ventura County!

• Cal Coast Riders Club of Ventura and Santa Barbara

• California Central Coast Region of Porsche Club of America

• Central Coast British Car Club in Ventura

• Ventura County Model A Ford Club

• On the Rocks 4 Wheelers in Conejo Valley

• Red Line Corvettes Club in Thousand Oaks

• Simi Valley Corvette Club

• United Car Clubs Ventura County

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Labor Day Weekend Events In Ventura County and Surrounding Areas

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It is a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The second Labor Day holiday was on September 5, 1883. In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday.

Oregon was the first state to officially enact Labor Day as a holiday by law on February 21, 1887, followed that year by Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. Since then, all 50 states have made Labor Day a state holiday.

Labor Day weekend events around Ventura County and nearby areas:

Fri-Mon, Aug 30 to Sep 2: 42nd Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off and Carnival

Fri-Sun, Aug 30 to Sep 2: The Carnival for Las Virgenes Schools in Agoura Hills

Sat, Aug 31: Ventura Nationals at Ventura County Fairgrounds

Sat, Aug 31: Live Music at Harbor View Park at Channel Islands Harbor (4-6PM)

Sat/Sun, Aug 31, Sep 1: 38th Annual C-Street Classic & Skate Challenge in Ventura

Sat/Sun, Aug 31, Sep 1: Aloha Beach Festival in Ventura (10AM-8PM)

Sun, Sep 1: Aviation Museum of Santa Paula Open to the Public (10AM-2PM)

Mon, Sep 2: Santa Paula Labor Day Parade (10AM)

Mon, Sep 2: Labor Day Tractor Fair at Santa Paula Agriculture Museum (11AM-2PM)

Mon, Sep 2: CRPD Concert in the Park - The Spazmatics (5PM)

LOCAL AREA BEACHES IN VENTURA COUNTY, MALIBU AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Five Notable Historical Sites and Places to See in and Around Ventura County

In the mid 1850s, the area that we call Ventura County was the southern part of Santa Barbara County.  By 1873, Ventura County officially split off from Santa Barbara County and by the turn of the century the cities of San Buenaventura (or Ventura as we know it), Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Nordhoff (now Ojai), Simi, Somis, Moorpark and Oxnard came on board. Camarillo and Thousand Oaks were late bloomers, incorporating in 1964.

There are hundreds of historical things to see around Ventura County, dozens of which are covered here on Conejo Valley Guide. Let's take a look at five neat places to see Ventura County history to additional information.

Strathearn Historical Park and Museum in Simi Valley has a notable collection of structures and artifacts from Simi's early days. The park is jointly operated by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and Simi Valley Historical Society.

The Museum of Ventura County opened its Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula in September 2011. The museum is housed in the historic 1888 restored mill building. In its 12,000 sq ft, you'll find an extensive collection of vintage farm equipment, tools, machines, clothing, photos and artifacts.

Probably my personal favorite local historical venue, just outside the Ventura County border, is the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas, adjacent to Sagebrush Cantina. If you've never been there, do stop by and bring the kids, as you'll be amazed at how much there is to see in this somewhat hidden location. The kids will love visiting with the collection of farmyard animals, there are lots of historical artifacts, including quite an impressive collection of vintages wagons/carriages and much more.

Bull-ying can be a good thing...at the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas.

Bull-ying can be a good thing...at the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas. Fun to watch.

The Camarillo Ranch House is a 6,000 sq ft Victorian home built by Adolfo Camarillo, son of city namesake Juan Camarillo, in 1892. The house is owned by the City of Camarillo and the nonprofit Camarillo Ranch Foundation maintains the property, which has been restored to look how it looked in the 1904 to 1930 time frame. Take a docent-led tour of the house and enjoy one of the most beautiful venues for outdoor weddings and events in Ventura County...immaculate grounds and stunning, mature trees at this peaceful location that is right off the 101.

Last but not least is the Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park, home to a replica of the 1876 Grand Union Hotel. Take a docent-led tour, check out the quaint gift shop and tour the grounds, which includes a Chumash Indian village, rose garden, nature trails and more. The site is home to a historic Sycamore Tree that is over 250 years old. Adjacent to the museum is a park with some uniquely designed playground equipment.

For hundreds and hundreds of things to do, check out the Do Something section of CVG.

Provisional Driver License Permit Restrictions In the State of California

According to a 2012 Pew Research Center World Fertility Report, when it comes to women nearing the end of their childbearing years (age 40-44), the U.S. ranks near the top of the list. Of 118 countries providing data, only six had a higher "childlessness" rate than the U.S. rate of 19%.

But inversely, that means 81% of women at the age have indeed had children, and according to that study, U.S. women have an average of 1.9 kids. And this of course means that eventually, these women and their spouses have to deal with the topic of...DRIVERS' PERMITS for their teens!

Provisional Driver Permit Requirements

So what are the rules for provisional permits in the state of California? According to the California DMV website, to apply for a provisional permit, you must be at least 15 1/2 but under 18, make an appointment with the DMV, complete a driver license application (DL 44 form), provide a fingerprint, pay a fee, pass a vision exam (you must have 20/40 with or without glasses in both eyes and each eye individually), get a passing score of at least 38 out of 46 questions on a traffic laws test* and submit certification of proper driver education programs. Oh, and your parent(s) or guardian(s) must sign your DL 44 form.

The provisional permit is not valid until you start your behind-the-wheel driver training with an instructor or reach age 17 1/2.

* If you fail the test, you must wait 7 days, not including the day the test was failed, before retaking the test.

CLICK HERE TO TRY A SAMPLE DRIVER’S LICENSE TEST

This is one place you don’t want to drive your car - into the Hillcrest Open Space in Thousand Oaks.

Minors' Provisional License Requirements

To get a provisional driver license as a minor, you must be at least 16 years old, prove that you have finished both driver education and behind the wheel training, have held an instruction permit for at least six months, and have parents' signatures that you completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours at night), and pass the driving test.**

** If you fail the driving test, you must wait 2 weeks, not including the day the test was failed, before retaking the test. If you fail the driving test 3 times, you must reapply and pay all applicable fees. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $100.

Provisional Driver License Restrictions

After you receive your provisional permit, for 12 months you cannot transport people under age 20 or drive between 11 pm and 5 am without a licensed parent or guardian, California driver 25 years old or older, or certified driving instructor accompanying you. Put another way, a provisional driver can drive alone only the hours of 5 am and 11 pm. There are some exceptions that can be made for medical, school/school activities, employment or other necessities. 

Since July 1, 2008, drivers under age 18 cannot use cell phones or other electronic devices while driving, even in hands-free mode.

Visit www.dmv.ca.gov for more information.

Holding cell phone while driving is definitely a no no.

The Fillmore State Fish Hatchery Is a Fun Place to Visit With the Kids

Hours are now 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Fillmore Fish Hatchery was dedicated as a state hatchery in 1932. It is one of 21 hatcheries operated by the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG). The Fillmore Hatchery produces about 1 million rainbow trout, or about 400,000 lbs of fish, each year.

Fertile trout eggs are shipped to Fillmore from DFG broodstock hatcheries at Mount Whitney and Hot Creek, located in the eastern High Sierra. The fish are stocked in southern California lakes, reservoirs and streams accessible to the public for fishing. The hatchery operates year-round, 365 days a year. Through selective breeding, DFG has developed strains of rainbow trout that spawn during different months of the year.

There is netting over the pond to keep birds from pilfering the fish (before the netting they nabbed as much as 30% of the fish each year). The hatchery is run using funds raised from fishing licenses and taxes on sporting equipment.

Kids and parents alike will be wowed by the number of fish in the hatchery.

The hatchery is located off Highway 126, about a mile east of downtown Fillmore. It is open 365 days a year, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is quite a fun place to bring the kids for a brief encounter with thousands of hungry fishies. 

Fish feed is provided for free to the public in limited supply. Feed machines are filled no more than at 8 am and noon daily.