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See why Ventura County ranks the ninth healthiest county in California

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Bobby Chang, left, and Shirley Kao hike down to Point Mugu State Park Wednesday on a cloudy afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
Bobby Chang, left, and Shirley Kao hike down to Point Mugu State Park Wednesday on a cloudy afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
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Dan Lies, 66, gets his exercise in the morning on Potrero Road by Hidden Valley. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
Dan Lies, 66, gets his exercise in the morning on Potrero Road by Hidden Valley. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
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Dan Lies, 66, gets his exercise in Wednesay morning on Potrero Road by Hidden Valley. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
Dan Lies, 66, gets his exercise in Wednesay morning on Potrero Road by Hidden Valley. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
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Mike Estrada bikes from Rancho Sierra Vista to Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
Mike Estrada bikes from Rancho Sierra Vista to Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
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Access to physical activity is one reason Ventura County was ranked as the ninth healthiest county in California, according to a recently released national report.
Access to physical activity is one reason Ventura County was ranked as the ninth healthiest county in California, according to a recently released national report.
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Dave Green takes a break on top of Black Asphalt Hill at Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon before heading back home. A new report that ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
Dave Green takes a break on top of Black Asphalt Hill at Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon before heading back home. A new report that ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
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Bobby Chang, left, and Shirley Kao walk down to Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
Bobby Chang, left, and Shirley Kao walk down to Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
JUAN CARLO/THE STAR
Leslie Simpson hikes across Rancho Sierra Vista to Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
Leslie Simpson hikes across Rancho Sierra Vista to Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
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A couple of bikers pedal at Rancho Sierra Vista on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
A couple of bikers pedal at Rancho Sierra Vista on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
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A hiker crosses over from Rancho Sierra Vista to Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
A hiker crosses over from Rancho Sierra Vista to Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
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Chance Lowery bikes from Rancho Sierra Vista to Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
Chance Lowery bikes from Rancho Sierra Vista to Point Mugu State Park on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon. A new report ranks Ventura County as the ninth healthiest county in California, partly because of its access to physical activity.
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