Maria Sanchez Rios was born in 1912, in Fillmore, California. Her parents immigrated from Mexico in 1906 and settled in Riverside before moving to Fillmore. Maria grew up in a small house with her three brothers and three sisters. She started school without knowing any English but learned with the help of a dedicated teacher. Her family was actively involved in their local church, and they eventually moved to a larger house in Fillmore. Maria and her siblings learned to play the piano, and she later married Henry Rios. Her oral history also touches on topics like the flu epidemic, family photos, discrimination, and the importance of bilingual education.

Voices of Ventura County -  Maria Sanchez Rios

Chef Judy talks about her career as a chef and highlights how she used food to replace insulin.

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Nadine gets her Ventura vibe at local treasure Big Wave Dave's and learns about pumpkins and Christmas trees Ventura style!

Ventura Vibe! Ep. 51 Holiday Cheer

Nadine interviews Jeffrey Lambert, CEO of Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura and learns about this affordable housing provider in our community.

Ventura Vibe! Ep. 53  Housing Authority of Ventura

Vanessa Rauchenberger, GM of GCTD returns to explain the Go Access Paratransit services AND a very special (mystery) guest is interviewed about using these services in the second half of the show.

Ventura Vibe! Ep. 54  Goldcoast Transit Paratransit

Nadine interviews organizer of Farm Day Mary Maranville and visits some farms participating in the community event.

Ventura Vibe! Ep. 55 Farm Day

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Nadine records at The Dudley House just in time to see the beautiful holiday decorations for the annual Holiday Boutique.

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Nadine interviews Toni Guy, producer of a documentary about the Hobson Heights neighborhood in Ventura that is celebrating 100 years.

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Ventura Vibe! Ep. 56 Hobson Heights Documentary

Nadine interviews Cody Cain from Agromin and finds how mulch and compost help cool our planet and save our soil and plants -  one giant heap at a time!

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Voices of Ventura County - Maria Sanchez Rios

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