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  • December 28, 2007 at 6:48 AM #125837
    trex
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    Lucky you.

    I’m a Ventura native, now in San Diego, and miss it terribly.

    Based on what you’ve posted, I’m guessing: single, 30ish, and a new Amgen employee? Here are some thoughts:

    Ventura is a great town, population 100k, but a little quiet if you are single. It is great if you have a family or really love surfing (esp long board). Or if you love the outdoors, most of Ventura County is National Forest.

    Thousand Oaks / Newbury Park / Westlake are very nice and have more going on if you are single. Plus, it’s an easy shot to LA for a night out. The UCLA chancellor lived in TO for years, and commuted.

    Avoid Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Camarillo has few redeeming qualities.

    December 28, 2007 at 9:17 AM #125909
    studenteconomist
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    Sorry, Trex, you struck out. I am in my late 20’s, married with a 6 month old and working for the other large healthcare company in the area. So a family oriented neighbor hood is definitely what we are looking for.
    Rocket Science, how can I find out about the schools for different areas. Is there some governmental website that tracks them? I guess I should poke around on the state of California website, but any direct links would save me time. It seems like you know the 101 well, and I trust that the commute would not be that bad if I go that route.
    I know that $2000 is a bit optimistic, and I can pay up to $2500, but am hoping to bargain. Amgen is laying off right now, so the economy is not that hot generally in TO, so there is bound to be some desperate people.

    December 28, 2007 at 9:17 AM #125882
    studenteconomist
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    Sorry, Trex, you struck out. I am in my late 20’s, married with a 6 month old and working for the other large healthcare company in the area. So a family oriented neighbor hood is definitely what we are looking for.
    Rocket Science, how can I find out about the schools for different areas. Is there some governmental website that tracks them? I guess I should poke around on the state of California website, but any direct links would save me time. It seems like you know the 101 well, and I trust that the commute would not be that bad if I go that route.
    I know that $2000 is a bit optimistic, and I can pay up to $2500, but am hoping to bargain. Amgen is laying off right now, so the economy is not that hot generally in TO, so there is bound to be some desperate people.

    December 28, 2007 at 9:17 AM #125650
    studenteconomist
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    Sorry, Trex, you struck out. I am in my late 20’s, married with a 6 month old and working for the other large healthcare company in the area. So a family oriented neighbor hood is definitely what we are looking for.
    Rocket Science, how can I find out about the schools for different areas. Is there some governmental website that tracks them? I guess I should poke around on the state of California website, but any direct links would save me time. It seems like you know the 101 well, and I trust that the commute would not be that bad if I go that route.
    I know that $2000 is a bit optimistic, and I can pay up to $2500, but am hoping to bargain. Amgen is laying off right now, so the economy is not that hot generally in TO, so there is bound to be some desperate people.

    December 28, 2007 at 9:17 AM #125821
    studenteconomist
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    Sorry, Trex, you struck out. I am in my late 20’s, married with a 6 month old and working for the other large healthcare company in the area. So a family oriented neighbor hood is definitely what we are looking for.
    Rocket Science, how can I find out about the schools for different areas. Is there some governmental website that tracks them? I guess I should poke around on the state of California website, but any direct links would save me time. It seems like you know the 101 well, and I trust that the commute would not be that bad if I go that route.
    I know that $2000 is a bit optimistic, and I can pay up to $2500, but am hoping to bargain. Amgen is laying off right now, so the economy is not that hot generally in TO, so there is bound to be some desperate people.

    December 28, 2007 at 9:17 AM #125802
    studenteconomist
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    Sorry, Trex, you struck out. I am in my late 20’s, married with a 6 month old and working for the other large healthcare company in the area. So a family oriented neighbor hood is definitely what we are looking for.
    Rocket Science, how can I find out about the schools for different areas. Is there some governmental website that tracks them? I guess I should poke around on the state of California website, but any direct links would save me time. It seems like you know the 101 well, and I trust that the commute would not be that bad if I go that route.
    I know that $2000 is a bit optimistic, and I can pay up to $2500, but am hoping to bargain. Amgen is laying off right now, so the economy is not that hot generally in TO, so there is bound to be some desperate people.

    December 28, 2007 at 9:31 AM #125826
    mixxalot
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    Ventura living

    I spent some time on a Navy project at Port Hueneme. My choice would be either Ventura or TO. Since you have a family, Ventura would be a nice area. I am single so would live in TO. But it is COLD up there and I am glad to be back in San Diego. Its EXPENSIVE in Ventura and Los Angeles even worse than San Diego which surprises me as not many jobs are there.

    December 28, 2007 at 9:31 AM #125808
    mixxalot
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    Ventura living

    I spent some time on a Navy project at Port Hueneme. My choice would be either Ventura or TO. Since you have a family, Ventura would be a nice area. I am single so would live in TO. But it is COLD up there and I am glad to be back in San Diego. Its EXPENSIVE in Ventura and Los Angeles even worse than San Diego which surprises me as not many jobs are there.

    December 28, 2007 at 9:31 AM #125655
    mixxalot
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    Ventura living

    I spent some time on a Navy project at Port Hueneme. My choice would be either Ventura or TO. Since you have a family, Ventura would be a nice area. I am single so would live in TO. But it is COLD up there and I am glad to be back in San Diego. Its EXPENSIVE in Ventura and Los Angeles even worse than San Diego which surprises me as not many jobs are there.

    December 28, 2007 at 9:31 AM #125887
    mixxalot
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    Ventura living

    I spent some time on a Navy project at Port Hueneme. My choice would be either Ventura or TO. Since you have a family, Ventura would be a nice area. I am single so would live in TO. But it is COLD up there and I am glad to be back in San Diego. Its EXPENSIVE in Ventura and Los Angeles even worse than San Diego which surprises me as not many jobs are there.

    December 28, 2007 at 9:31 AM #125914
    mixxalot
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    Ventura living

    I spent some time on a Navy project at Port Hueneme. My choice would be either Ventura or TO. Since you have a family, Ventura would be a nice area. I am single so would live in TO. But it is COLD up there and I am glad to be back in San Diego. Its EXPENSIVE in Ventura and Los Angeles even worse than San Diego which surprises me as not many jobs are there.

    December 28, 2007 at 3:45 PM #126083
    seattle-relo
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    The website http://www.greatschools.com can give you some information on different schools. It uses both the state specific scores and their own system for rating public schools. We have used it when trying to pin point an area to live. Good Luck!

    December 28, 2007 at 3:45 PM #125825
    seattle-relo
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    The website http://www.greatschools.com can give you some information on different schools. It uses both the state specific scores and their own system for rating public schools. We have used it when trying to pin point an area to live. Good Luck!

    December 28, 2007 at 3:45 PM #126057
    seattle-relo
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    The website http://www.greatschools.com can give you some information on different schools. It uses both the state specific scores and their own system for rating public schools. We have used it when trying to pin point an area to live. Good Luck!

    December 28, 2007 at 3:45 PM #125996
    seattle-relo
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    The website http://www.greatschools.com can give you some information on different schools. It uses both the state specific scores and their own system for rating public schools. We have used it when trying to pin point an area to live. Good Luck!

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