Past Events

Join Assemblymember Steve Bennett and Ventura County Supervisor Matt LaVere for a town hall on wildfire preparedness.

This town hall will provide critical information on reducing wildfire risks and navigating changes to homeowners insurance policies.

Learn about home hardening, brush clearance, fire-fighting response, water supply readiness and fire insurance rates. Recent updates to California's homeowners insurance guidelines will also be addressed, offering valuable insights for property owners in high-risk areas.

Thursday, March 13
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

County of Ventura, Government Center
Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
800 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93009

The RSVP list for this event has been closed.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and join me for an in-person conversation. We will be discussing state, local and current legislation impacting our communities. Come share your thoughts and learn about available services and programs near you.

Saturday, March 8
10 - 11:30 a.m.

Hueneme High School (Library)
500 W Bard Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93033

What projects and services would you like to see available for local improvements?

What are the most pressing issues facing your community?

If you have any questions, please contact me at Assemblymember.Bennett@assembly.ca.gov
or call my District Office at (805) 485-4745.

My office alongside the team at Vitalant Donation Center will host a Blood Drive Event. Daily personal emergencies and ongoing medical needs of thousands of patients require a constant and ready blood supply. Lives depend on the blood stored in hospitals. If you're able, we encourage you to donate. Appointments are preferred.

Friday, February 21
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Vitalant Blood Donation Center
2223 Eastman Ave Ste A
Ventura, CA 93003

Tips before donating blood:

• Hydrate: Drink water before donating.
• Eat: Have a healthy meal.
• Rest: Get a good night's sleep.
• Bring ID: Don't forget your photo ID.
• Dress Comfortably: Wear sleeves you can roll up.

If you have any questions, please contact me at Assemblymember.Bennett@assembly.ca.gov or call my District Office at (805) 485-4745.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and join me for an in-person conversation. We will be discussing state, local and current legislation impacting our communities. Come share your thoughts and learn about available services and programs near you.

Saturday, February 8
10:30 a.m. - Noon

South Oxnard Center
Multipurpose Room (Adjacent to South Oxnard Library)
200 East Bard Road
Oxnard, CA 93033

Online RSVPs are no longer available.

If you have any questions, please contact my Field Representative, Paulina Rivera, at Paulina.Rivera@asm.ca.gov or call (805) 485-4745 ext. 10538.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and join Assemblymember Bennett for an in-person conversation. We will be discussing state, local and current legislation impacting our communities. Come share your thoughts and learn about available services and programs near you.

Saturday, January 11
10 - 11:30 a.m.

Camarillo Community Center
Room 7
1605 E. Burnley St.
Camarillo, CA 93010

What bill or issue would you like to discuss or hear about from the Assemblymember?

If you have any questions, please contact my Communications Director, Michelle Sevilla, at Michelle.Sevilla@asm.ca.gov or call (805) 485-4745 ext. 10638.

My office, in partnership with Coastal Keepers, invites you to The Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day.

Saturday, September 21
8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

End of Perkins Rd. (Heading south on Perkins Rd., past McWane Blvd.)
Oxnard, CA

Wear closed-toe shoes and sun protection (hat, sunblock). We highly recommend bringing your own gloves and reusable water bottle. You can sign a volunteer waiver online or on-site the day of.

Come with friends and family to clean up the beach, discuss relevant legislation and give back to our public lands. We will be cleaning the Ormond Lagoon area. For more information on this coastal cleanup site, please visit the Ventura County Coastal Cleanup website. Find your nearest cleanup location.

Please call Michelle Sevilla, Director of Communications, at (805) 485-4745 ext. 10638 if you have any questions.

Join Assemblymember Steve Bennett and Ventura County Animal Services in Clearing the Shelters!

Ventura County's biggest adoption event is taking place on Saturday, September 7 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come prepared to discover and bring home your newest family member!

Fee Waived Pet Adoptions!!!

Saturday, September 7
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Camarillo Animal Shelter
600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010

Simi Valley Animal Shelter
670 W Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065

Ventura County Animal Services links:

1. Learn about the Adoption Process at VCAS
2. View all shelter animals

*Promotions do not guarantee the adoption of a shelter pet. All interested parties must participate in the full adoption process to ensure the best possible matches are made. Promotions do not include the cost of a pet license if applicable.

Explore climate change adaptation, disaster preparedness efforts and mitigation practices in the community

Join Assemblymember Steve Bennett and the County of Ventura, along with state and local experts, for a forum addressing fire, earthquake, flood and water issues.

The forum will include information about preparedness and recovery strategies for disaster prevention as well as the current programs and practices to help strengthen the water infrastructure and sustainability.

This forum will also discuss state and local agencies' response to build disaster and water resiliency and the steps you can take to prepare yourself.

This event will be in-person and livestreamed.

Thursday, September 5
6 - 8:15 p.m.

Ventura County Government Center — Hall of Administration
Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
800 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura, CA 93009

RSVP for this event has closed. 

Submit questions for our panelist in advance at Assemblymember.Bennett@assembly.ca.gov. 

If you have additional questions, please call my District Office at (805) 485-4745.

Join me and Senator Monique Limón, along with the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation, Department of Insurance, Department of Consumer Affairs, Ventura County Area Agency on Aging and other local partners, for a Senior Scam Awareness Seminar!

Come learn about valuable information on how to detect scams and protect yourself from fraud as we will be hearing from a panel of experts about the latest scams. This would also be a great opportunity to discuss state legislation with my office.

Monday, July 8
10 - 11:45 a.m.

Ventura County Office of Education
(Camarillo Room)
5100 Adolfo Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93012

As always, for additional resources or questions please contact me at Assemblymember.Bennett@assembly.ca.gov or call my district office at (805) 485-4745.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and join me for an in-person conversation. We will be discussing state, local and current legislation impacting our communities. Come share your thoughts and learn about available services and programs near you.

Saturday, May 18
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fillmore Active Adult and Community Center
533 Santa Clara St.
Fillmore, CA 93015

What is important to you in your community?

What projects and services would you like to see available for local improvements?

How do you envision strengthening our education systems? Our local economy?

If you have any questions, please contact me at Assemblymember.Bennett@assembly.ca.gov or call my District Office at (805) 485-4745.