James Workman said he is thankful to be living at the Valentine Road Apartments, the former Ventura La Quinta Inn that has been converted into housing for city residents who are either homeless or at risk of it.
Workman, 62, moved into the apartments at 5818 Valentine Road, with his doberman pinscher, Sargent, a couple of weeks ago. The site also provides support services for residents.
“It’s just awesome,” Workman said in front of his apartment with Sargent on a leash at his side. “Once you live in your van for a couple of years and you get into a place like this, you can’t describe this.”…