California Strong – Hold the Line – Ventura County

A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

California needs to Hold The Line against the attacks on our people, our communities and our institutions by the authoritarians in DC.

REGISTER ON MOBILIZE & BOOKMARK THIS SITE: This page is a work-in-progress. We’ll be adding more details to help people who are unfamiliar with our town. Your registration on Mobilize will also help us contact you with critical event updates and additional event details.

Mobilize link: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/839923/
Additional Information: http://tinyurl.com/Ventura-Hold-the-Line

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The Program

10:00 – 11:00:
- Arrival: sort ourselves into lines, hold up our signs. You choose the line, hard surface (RED) or beach (YELLOW) , where you’ll feel most comfortable. The two lines connects at the pier and we’ll extend it on either side as far as we have people. Bring a folding camp chair if you want to sit. No one has to stand if it’s uncomfortable. Restrooms are available nearby.
- Get your own “YES ON 50” button! Fill out five postcards right there on the beach and get a button.
- Creative “YES ON 50” sandcastle building! – Tag your photos to @50501VenturaCounty
11:00 – 11:10: Stand in silence. Lock arms or hold hands if you are able
11:10 – 12:00: Peaceful protest
- 11:30: Option to join protesters on Ash Street pedestrian bridge
Afterwards, we have information at the bottom for interesting things to do nearby.

HOLD THE LINE action location and public restroom locations

PROMENADE LINE (RED):

Our “Hold the Line” action radiates out from the Ventura Pier. The RED line is the on beach Promenade, which has a hard, accessible surface. The beach on that side disappears fairly quickly and there’s a children’s play yard that we don’t want to interfere with.

BEACH LINE (YELLOW):

We switch to the beach on the other side of the pier (yellow line). The sand there is also an opportunity for a large-scale design project. The Ash St. Pedestrian Bridge starts very close to the end of the pier.

Public restrooms are marked on the route.

Surfers Point
Beach Parking Structure
There are (4) restrooms attached to the State-owned parking lots

Parking

Ventura is at its narrowest between the hills and the ocean at California Street, which means that most parking places in our downtown area, whether in parking lots, parking garages, or the plentiful on-street spaces are within easy easy walking distance of the “Hold the Line” route. There is also street parking in the neighborhood near the city side of the Ash St. pedestrian bridge and on Sanjon Road.

Ventura Public Parking at the beach

The City provides public beach area parking at the following locations. Some marked with * have fees as noted:

* Parking Garage (BLUE) – The Beachfront Parking Structure at Harbor Boulevard and California Street costs $2 per hour and $10 for All Day. Parking may be validated from qualified beachfront/pier restaurants and the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
* Surfer’s Point Parking – Up to 4 hours- $1/hr – $10 day pass
Ash Street parking area at the 101 freeway pedestrian overcrossing (downtown side)
Paseo de Playa – this is a small lot that fills up quickly
Other public streets in the Ventura Keys and Pierpont neighborhoods

State-owned Public Parking at the beach

There are several state-owned lots off of Harbor Blvd. (PINK on map above), including a large one at San Buenaventura State Beach – $10 day use pass OR approved passes as listed here:

California Explorer Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass
Golden Poppy Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass
California State Park Adventure Pass
Disabled Discount Pass
Distinguished Veteran Pass
Golden Bear Pass
Senior Golden Bear Pass
California State Library Parks Pass – this is a really cool program, and it covers all the STATE lots around the pier (check out the map here)

Ventura Downtown Parking

Information from City of Ventura website: Parking downtown – There are nearly 2,000 parking spaces in our historic downtown, at 14 City lots, the free parking structure, and along several blocks.

Santa Clara Parking Garage Guidelines: The parking structure (YELLOW) is located along Santa Clara Street between Chestnut and California Streets. Check posted signs for demarcation.
- Floors 1 and 2 are 4-Hour Parking.
- Floor 3 is Half 4-Hour and Free all Day.
- Floors 4 and 5 are All Day Parking.
- 2nd Floor Santa Clara Parking Structure: The paid parking area on the second floor of the Santa Clara parking structure is leased from the City and is privately operated by LAZ Parking.
Where are the free parking areas? The City has eight free all-day parking lots (ORANGE) and six parking lots offering four-hour free parking (GREEN). See the parking map for locations and here for descriptions.
What is the current paid parking rate? (BLUE) The current hourly meter rate is $1 per hour, and the hours of operation are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
How can I pay for parking? Download ParkMobile to pay by app and receive notifications when your time is running out! Download the app available on iTunes, Google Play, and Windows. There is also a QR code and a pay-by-text option through ParkMobile. You can also pay at the pay station (kiosk)
Where and when is paid parking required? The current hourly meter rate is $1 per hour on Main Street and California Street, all other streets are $.50 per hour; hours of operation are 10a.m to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Who is supporting this effort?

Local supporters of Proposition 50 and this part of Hold the Line
- Indivisible Ventura
- 50501 Ventura County
- Indivisible Simi Valley
- Indivisible: Conejo
- Indivisible Ojai Valley
- Democratic Club of Ventura
- Greater Oxnard Organization of Democrats (GOOD Club)
- Democratic Club of Camarillo
- Women’s Democratic Club of Ventura County
- United Democrats of Ojai Valley
- Moorpark Democratic Club
- SEIU Local 721
- Physicians for Progress Ventura County
- Liz Campos, Ventura City Councilmember
State-wide Supporters of Proposition 50
- CADEM
- California Nurses Association
- SEIU California
- Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California
- California Teachers Association
- California Federation of Labor Unions AFL-CIO
Legislators in support of Proposition 50
- Gov. Gavin Newsom
- U.S Senator Alex Padilla
- U.S. Senator Adam Schiff
- Dem. House Leader Hakeem Jeffries
- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
- Liz Campos, Ventura City Councilmember

What do I bring?

Protest signs
Water
Sunscreen
Folding chair if desired. People can be a seated row in front of standing people.
Sandcastle building tools if desired

What else will be there?

We don’t know what every group will bring with them, but this is what we have so far.

The GOOD Club: They are bringing these awesome lawn signs for a $20 donation. If you can’t wait, get on now!
- One side english / one side spanish
- Supplies are limited act now
- (https://secure.actblue.com/donate/goodstore)

Postcarding: The postcard contingent is bringing packages of postcards for Prop. 50 for fast turnaround before the ballots arrive in people’s homes.

Shareables

Printable (pdf) and postable (jpeg) event flyers are HERE (in-process) so you can help us spread the word. There will be updates as more organizations join us!

Downloadable printable protest signs are available here. Or use your creative sign making skills!
Here are some ideas!

Lock arms against fascism. Lock arms against racism. Lock arms against sexism.
(Add your idea here!)
Hold the line for immigrants.
Hold the line for democracy
Hold the Line for Epstein Survivors
Hold the line for healthcare.
Hold the line for justice.
Hold the line for our cities
Hold the line for freedom.
Hold the line—no kings.
THIS IS THE LINE

This is a moment to show the world that California will not back down. Together, we are stronger than the billionaires and dictators who seek to divide us – don’t poke the bear unless you want a fight!

From stopelectionrigging.com

Things you can do to help Prop 50 pass!

Check this map for new canvass opportunities near you.
Join the “Yes on Prop 50 Phoneback” – multiple days and times here
Sí a la Prop. 50: bancos telefónicos en espanol – YES on Prop. 50 Spanish Language Phonebanks aquí
Install a yard side at your home (see above)
Pick up a package of postcards to send out (see above)
Sign up as a volunteer here.