Air quality alert issued by Air Pollution Control District related to wildfire smoke
Ojai Valley News
Aug. 8, 2025
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District due to unhealthy air
in the Piru and Fillmore areas in east Ventura County related to the Canyon Fire burning east of Piru and into Los Angeles County.
Two thousand dollar incentive to retire old vehicles in Ventura County
KCLU
July 22, 2025
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District pays county residents who own older cars to retire their vehicles. Now, it’s increasing the amount to $2,000.
Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program yields big environmental gains
Pacific Coast Business Times
March 21, 2025
BWBS is a powerful example of the environmental gains that are possible when industry, government agencies and conservationists work together, writes Ventura County Air Pollution Control Officer Ali Reza Ghasemi.
Air, Wear and Tear: What's behind the green tech push?
Central Coast Farm & Ranch
Dec. 14, 2024
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District lacks the authority to regulate most emissions from agriculture operations, like it does for other industries. Instead the agency responsible for protecting the airshed offers grants to lower the expense of new, lower-emission equipment.
Franklin Fire, Santa Anas: What to know about air quality in local areas
Ventura County Star
Dec. 10, 2024
Air quality in parts of Ventura County reached unhealthy levels Tuesday morning, but smoke from the Franklin Fire in Malibu was blowing offshore. That could change once Santa Ana winds taper off.
Ventura County strawberry farm is ground zero for development of a solar-powered harvesting machine
KCLU
Oct. 2, 2024
"This is solar, so we don't need gas, we don't need oil, we don't have emissions, there's no noise," said Juan Bravo with Agrobot. VCAPCD awarded GoodFarms ranch $50,000 to help pay for two of the high-tech, robotic harvesting aids.
Raging SoCal fires leave bad air quality: Here's how to stay safe
Spectrum News 1
Sept. 13, 2024
According to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, it’s extremely important to take precautions not to inhale the smoke and ash. Meteorologist Tommy Winning joins "Your Morning" to tell us the best ways to protect ourselves from all that smoke in the air.
Sing the bus electric: Ventura County school buses steadily transitioning to zero-emission models
VC Reporter
Aug. 8, 2024
The first electric school buses to hit the road in Ventura County were funded by programs administered locally by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District. the agency has helped fund eight electric school buses in Ventura County since 2019.
Post Fire smoke affects Ventura County air quality
Ojai Valley News
June 19, 2024
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District monitors located across Ventura County reported elevated levels of air pollution in Ventura County from wildfire smoke from the Post Fire. The Post Fire is mostly in Los Angeles County at the northeastern corner of Ventura County.
Quick Green Tip: A patriotic alternative to fireworks
VC Reporter
July 4, 2024
This Independence Day, some lucky Americans will attend celebrations that not only express the joy of our country’s independence but also show special patriotic consideration for our veterans, our beloved pets and the American environment. This special consideration will be delivered by drones, and Santa Paula is one place where a drone show will replace fireworks this Thursday.
Ventura County school districts to get more electric buses
Ventura County Star
July 2, 2024
School districts in Ventura, Simi Valley and Oxnard will receive millions in state and federal funding to replace diesel-engine school buses with less polluting electric vehicles and pay for the needed infrastructure. The awards aim to help the Ventura County districts comply with the state’s mandate for transitioning public fleets to zero emission vehicles by 2030 for buses.
Eco-tip: Drone displays offer patriotic alternative to fireworks
Ventura County Star
July 1, 2024
This Independence Day, some lucky Americans will attend celebrations that not only express the joy of our country’s independence but also show special patriotic consideration for our veterans, our beloved pets and the American environment. This special consideration will be delivered by drones, and Santa Paula is one place where a drone show will replace fireworks on Thursday.
Quick Green Tip: Idling gets you nowhere, but grants can get you going
VC Reporter
June 13, 2024
There are many reasons to avoid idling, including health considerations. “Pollution from exhaust contributes to lung infections, pneumonia, influenza and asthma, and children are sensitive to lower levels of air pollution than the general public,” according to Karin Grennan, public information officer with the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.
Eco-tip: Idling gets you nowhere
Ventura County Star
June 10, 2024
There are many reasons to avoid idling, including health considerations. “Pollution from exhaust contributes to lung infections, pneumonia, influenza and asthma, and children are sensitive to lower levels of air pollution than the general public,” according to Karin Grennan, public information officer with the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.
County handing out $4.5M in grants for cleaner farm equipment
Camarillo Acorn
April 6, 2024
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District has nearly $4.5 million to hand out to reduce pollution from agricultural equipment. More than 200 grant requests were received, and the money is being given to the most cost-effective projects.
County to dole out $4.5M in grants for cleaner farm equipment
Moorpark Acorn
April 6, 2024
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District has nearly $4.5 million to hand out to reduce pollution from agricultural equipment. More than 200 grant requests were received, and the money is being given to the most cost-effective projects.
$4.5M helps buy new, lower-emission farm equipment in Ventura County
Ventura County Star
April 5, 2024
This year, farms, ranches and wholesale nurseries across Ventura County received $4.57 million in state funds to help replace aging agricultural equipment with lower-emission versions. The goal: Improve local air quality.
Strategies to curb air pollution
Simi Valley Acorn
March 16, 2024
Amid concerns sparked by recent incidents at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, representatives from the Simi Valley Landfill are taking proactive steps to reassure the community about their commitment to safety. Mark Grady, the area recycling manager for WM, which operates the Simi site, addressed the VCAPCD on Tuesday.
Quick Green Tip: Car drivers can learn green driving from ship captains
VC Reporter
March 7, 2024
Ship captains are reducing the speed of large vessels passing through the channel off our coast, providing three environmental benefits. They cut fuel consumption, reduce air pollution, and greatly decrease the likelihood of striking whales with their ships.
Eco-Tip: Here's what drivers can learn from ship captains
Ventura County Star
March 4, 2024
Ship captains are reducing the speed of large vessels passing through the channel off our coast, providing three environmental benefits. They cut fuel consumption, reduce air pollution, and greatly decrease the likelihood of striking whales.