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April 28, 2012: “Drug Take Back” Day

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Update on Circle K liquor license — restored by Planning Commission

Ventura Planning Commission recently restored the liquor license for the Circle K located on Mills at Main in Ventura. This store, and its repeated offenses of selling alcohol to minors, has been the center of local controversy. The Circle K, which lost its liquor license three months ago, won it back Tuesday, when the owners [...]

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Signs of change: Be the DD program takes to the streets

The Prize Posse, part of the “Be the DD and Win” campaign, has come to Ventura twice over the summer, and will come through again on Friday, September 30.

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“Be the DD” Prize Program to hit downtown Ventura streets

Be the DD (Designated Driver) for your group and you could win great prizes throughout the summer in downtown Ventura! Prize Posse members Brandon, Emily, Veronica, Talia, Jeff (crew leader), Kim (crew leader), Ernie, and Sergio The Prize Posse will be hitting downtown on these Fridays: July 1, August 19, and September 2! If you [...]

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Do you really know where your teenagers are?

It’s Wednesday night and I am getting ready to go out with my friends to a club in West Hollywood. I am the designated driver and 23 years old. The destination is to an 18-and-over club that I have never been to before. Walking in is an amazing experience. The music is so loud and [...]

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Straight Up receives award from the city of Ventura

On April 12, 2010, Straight Up Ventura County was awarded with a certificate of recognition and congratulation from the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Buenaventura. Signed by Ventura Mayor Bill Fulton, the certificate states Thank you for raising awareness about today’s trends in underage drinking, as well as educating our community [...]

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