Avenue Taco Week was originally suggested by local resident Richard Carradine, and came to fruition through the efforts of the Westside Community Development Corporation, the city of Ventura and theContinue reading “Avenue Taco Week”
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Pura Avenida – A Mural Story
WCDC’s current and ongoing adventure starts with Onofre, a long time resident and artist from Ventura Avenue. Like many of us in Ventura who enjoy the delectable tastes of theContinue reading “Pura Avenida – A Mural Story”
Westside Thrives COVIDeo Series
The WCDC has partnered with ArtSci Ventura to create the Westside Thrives COVIDeo Series. The purpose of the series is to promote Avenue-area business that have been able to open and toContinue reading “Westside Thrives COVIDeo Series”
Stage 2 Expands- More Businesses Can Reopen
Governor Newsom has expanded the list of businesses that can open, provided they can maintain strict safety and prevention measures. Learn about the types of businesses that can open, howContinue reading “Stage 2 Expands- More Businesses Can Reopen”
From Neighborhood Clean-up to New Business~ Carmen’s Story
My name is Carmen De Loera. I have been a resident of the Avenue since 2001. I am a mother of 3 children and I have 2 grandchildren. I amContinue reading “From Neighborhood Clean-up to New Business~ Carmen’s Story”
WCDC Launches Avenue Ambassador Pilot Program
The WCDC is excited to launch the Avenue Ambassador Pilot Program starting Monday, March 25th. Our new ambassador is Angela Carradine– learn more about her below. You will find herContinue reading “WCDC Launches Avenue Ambassador Pilot Program”
First Mixer of the Westside Business Network
What an awesome bunch of entrepreneurs at our first-ever business mixer! ~ Que tremendo grupo de comerciantes en nuestra noche de conexiones de negocios! On November 13th, the WCDC hostedContinue reading “First Mixer of the Westside Business Network”
The Red Shirts are coming!
We are excited to announce that Downtown Ventura Partners has worked on our behalf with the city to expand their ambassador program (the red shirts on bikes) up the AvenueContinue reading “The Red Shirts are coming!”
Kellogg Park is Finally Here!
It’s here, it’s here! Our newest addition to the Westside community has arrived. Like a newborn child, our long- awaited Kellogg Park is now available for us to view, marvel,Continue reading “Kellogg Park is Finally Here!”
Jennifer Greene and her Changemaker Project
I am a Changemaker. Although labels are not my favorite, this one I accept readily. Last July, a beautiful human I knew passed away. His name was Paul Herzog. IContinue reading “Jennifer Greene and her Changemaker Project”