For Veterans Living in Ventura County
Are you a veteran living in Ventura County? Please make sure you're aware of all the federal, state and local benefits you are eligible for. The County's Veteran Services Agency is a great resource to visit. You can access their website here: https://www.ventura.org/human-services-agency/veteran-services, and thank you for your service to our nation.
UFW Leader and Local Housing Attorney Barbara Macri-Ortiz Selected as 2026 Woman of the Year by Assemblymember Steve Bennett
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Oxnard) announces today that he has selected Barbara Macri-Ortiz as his 2026 Woman of the Year. In observation of Women's History Month, the California Legislative Women's Caucus allows state legislators to select a Woman of the Year. Accompanied by her son, Macri-Ortiz joins Asm.
Fillmore Community Coffee
Assemblymember Bennett invited constituents to enjoy a cup of coffee and share thoughts regarding state, local and legislative issues that affect the community.
Santa Paula Community Coffee
Assemblymember Bennett invited constituents to enjoy a cup of coffee and share thoughts regarding state, local and legislative issues that affect the community.
Dolores Huerta Speaks to Students During National Trio Day at Oxnard College
"We are here to serve first generation low income high school students as well as Oxnard college students, and so being able to have Dolores Huerta come and speak to this community is extremely important, especially a community that has a lot of migrant farm workers." State Assemblymember Steve Bennett and other elected leaders also took part.
Wildfire Prevention Legislative Package Press Conference
California legislators introduced a legislative package on wildfire prevention during a press conference at the State Capitol.
Legislators Eye New Prevention Efforts in Fire-Scarred California: 'A Tipping Point'
"California has reached a tipping point," Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) said during a news conference Wednesday. "In the last nine years, we've had the eight largest fires in the history of California — we shouldn't have this problem."
Ventura County Legislator Introduces Bills Intended to Reduce Wildfire Risks to Homes
A Ventura County legislator has introduced a package of six bills to help reduce the wildfire risk to homes in California.
Democratic State Assemblyman Steve Bennett's effort includes six bills.
Bennett Authors Legislation Package on Home Hardening Using Lessons Learned From Mountain, Thomas Fires
(SACRAMENTO) - Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) introduced six pieces of legislation at the nexus of wildfire resilience, housing affordability, and community resiliency. Together these bills advance Bennett's 7-Step Framework to reduce fire losses.