Ventura Voices

19. CPR saves lives

A sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, to anyone, at any time. In this episode 19, listeners will hear a real Ventura resident survival story and learn why immediat

18. The voices behind 911

Go behind the scenes of one of the most critical and often unseen roles in public safety: 911 dispatchers. In this episode hosted by Senior Communications Specialist Emil

17. We have a new Fire Chief!

Get to know Ventura's new Fire Chief, Kris McDonald, in this special episode hosted by City Manager Bill Ayub. Chief McDonald shares how he got his start in the fire serv

16. Behind the Tap: Water Rates & Funding Overview (Part 2) 

In part two of the Ventura Water series, Communications Manager Jennifer Nance continues her conversation with Ventura Water General Manager Gina Dorrington. They chat a

15. Behind the Tap: Water and Wastewater (Part 1)

Get to know more about Ventura's water and wastewater systems in this episode hosted by Communications Manager Jennifer Nance. Ventura Water's General Manager, Gina Dorri

14. E.P. Foster Library renovations

The E.P. Foster Library in downtown Ventura will temporarily close beginning March 23, 2026, for a $13 million renovation project. In this episode, Communications Speci

13. All things sustainability

Get to know the work of Ventura’s Environmental Sustainability Division in this special episode of Ventura Voices hosted by Communications Specialist Alejandra Belalcázar

12. Meet the new Chief of Police

Get to know Ventura’s new Chief of Police, David Dickey, in this special episode hosted by City Manager Bill Ayub. Chief Dickey shares how he got his start in law enforce

11. Fire prevention

In this episode of Ventura Voices, we're diving into one of Ventura’s most urgent issues—wildfire prevention. With memories of the 2017 Thomas Fire still fresh and new wi

10. Facing wildfire: Fire & Water in action

Public Information Officer Jennifer Nance sits down with Fire Chief David Endaya and Ventura Water General Manager Gina Dorrington for an insightful discussion on the int

9. Golf course projects and updates

Deputy City Manager Brick Conners joins Communications Specialist Taylor Pineda to discuss one of our most requested topics yet—golf. Brick shares updates on multiple pr

8. Inside Ventura's emergency communications

Communications Specialist Emily Ayala sits down with PIO Jen Buckley, Emergency Services Manager Mack Douglass, and newly promoted Fire Battalion Chief Shawn Hughes for a

7. Ventura Fire Chief talks structure, safety, and Fire Station 7

Communications Specialist Emily Ayala interviews Ventura Fire Chief David Endaya as he provides an in-depth look at the structure of the Ventura Fire Department, highligh

6. Homelessness & vagrancy

Join Homeless Services Manager Leona Rollins and Ventura Police Sergeant Eric Vazquez with Communications Specialist Emily Ayala to discuss homelessness and vagrancy in V

5. City Clerk on Ventura's upcoming elections

City Clerk Michael MacDonald and Public Information Officer Heather Sumagaysay discuss the upcoming elections. They dive into the city's upcoming elections and the voti

4. E-Bike regulations explained

Ventura Police Traffic Corporal David Curtis joins Communications Specialist Emily Ayala to discuss electric bicycles. E-bike safety, reckless riding, and enforcement ha

3. X Games

Join City of Ventura’s Economic Development Manager, Meredith Hart, and Marlyss Auster, President/CEO of Visit Ventura, as they sit down with Public Information Officer H

2. An exclusive with Ventura's Police Chief

Meet Ventura’s Police Chief Darin Schindler, interviewed by Communications Specialist Emily Ayala. Chief Schindler reflects on his challenging first year, discussing cri

1. City Manager Bill Ayub

Meet City Manager Bill Ayub, interviewed by Public Information Officer Heather Sumagaysay. Bill shares his transition from law enforcement to city management and discus

Ventura Voices - Promo

Ventura Voices, a new podcast series by the City of Ventura, connects residents with the staff and leaders, making decisions for Ventura's future. Listen on the go, or wa