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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train strikes, kills two people near Ventura County beach
An Amtrak Pacific Surfliner struck and killed two people near Faria Beach in Ventura County at about 9:45 p.m. Friday, officials said. Train 785 was travelling from San Diego to Goleta when it hit the two people on the…
Building Stronger Families Through Community Connections
The Partnership for Safe Families & Communities is working with families, youth and community organizations across Ventura County to strengthen support systems and prevent child abuse. Through its Network of Care…
Ventura terminates contract with Flock, looks to ban future installation of ALPR's
Ventura City Council voted 5-2 on November 13 to end its contract with Flock, beginning the process of removing 23 automatic license plate reader cameras. Police Chief David Dickey presented an overview of the program…
2 pedestrians struck and killed by Amtrak train in Ventura
Two pedestrians were struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Ventura on Friday night, officials said. Ventura County firefighters responded around 9:45 p.m. to the 4300 block of Pacific Coast Highway near Faria Beach…
CMH Auxiliary Expands Cancer Center Support
The Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary plans to expand its volunteer support to the Cancer Center’s Infusion Lab in Ventura. Volunteers will help with routine tasks so staff can focus more on patient care. The…
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Ventura Pier closing through next week as high surf is forecasted
Ventura will close its pier from 10 p.m. Friday through 5 p.m. November 19 as high surf and strong waves are forecast along the coast. Waves could reach 10 to 14 feet Saturday and 8 to 12 feet Sunday. The city also…
Ventura Unified School District on brink of its first-ever teachers strike
Two unions representing teachers and support staff in Ventura Unified School District say they will strike if they cannot reach an agreement with the district. The walkout would begin Dec. 2 and would be the first in…
Six strawberry farms plan to close in Ventura County, potentially affecting 572 farmworkers
Six strawberry farms in Ventura County plan to close in January, potentially affecting about 572 farmworker jobs, according to SoCal Berry Growers. Growers cite rising costs for fertilizer, fuel and labor, along with…
America Recycles Day: Give Textiles, Batteries, Bulbs and E-waste a Second Life
Ventura County will hold a drop-off collection for textiles, electronic waste, batteries and fluorescent bulbs on Nov. 20 at the county Government Center’s Service Building. The event, organized by the Public Works and…
Main Street Moves Update - Nov 11, 2026 Council Meeting
Ventura City Council heard an update on the Main Street Moves project at its Nov. 10 meeting, but the agenda item allowed no formal action. During public comment, 62 residents and business owners weighed in: 31 favored…
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Volunteers protect Sea Turtle Eggs in Ventura
Volunteers and local officials are protecting a rare Olive Ridley sea turtle nest just south of the Ventura Pier after eggs were laid on Nov. 1. Signs ask beachgoers not to disturb the site. The species typically nests…
Eber Bonilla Lopez Convicted of 27 Felonies For Multimillion Dollar Home Depot Retail Theft Scheme
A Ventura County jury convicted Eber Bonilla Lopez of all 27 felony counts tied to a multimillion-dollar organized retail theft operation targeting Home Depot stores across Southern California. Prosecutors said the…
LA County man convicted for $10 million dollar Home Depot theft ring operation
Un hombre del condado de Los Ángeles fue declarado culpable de 27 delitos por participar en una red que robó casi 10 millones de dólares en mercancía de tiendas Home Depot del sur de California. Según la Fiscalía del…
California father convicted of incest involving daughter set for early jail release
Stephen Chavez, 41, is expected to leave a Ventura County jail Monday after serving less than six months of a one-year sentence for incest and providing alcohol to his 18-year-old daughter, Makayla Settles. He pleaded…
Ventura County father convicted of incest involving daughter set for early jail release, records show
Stephen Chavez, 41, is expected to leave a Ventura County jail on Monday after serving less than six months of a one-year sentence for incest and providing alcohol to his 18-year-old daughter. He pleaded guilty in May…
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Father convicted of incest expected to be released
A Southern California father convicted of incest is scheduled to be released from custody on Monday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. The release follows the completion of his sentence related to the…
County of Ventura Earns 2026 Beacon Gold Vanguard Award for Sustainability Achievement
The County of Ventura has been honored with the 2026 Beacon Gold Vanguard Award by the Institute for Local Government for its significant sustainability achievements. The county successfully reduced communitywide…
Six SoCal Berry Growers Strawberry Farms Close in January
SoCal Strawberry Growers, a supplier for Driscoll's, has announced the closure of six farm locations in Ventura County, California, scheduled for January. The move will result in the layoff of 572 employees, including…
Bowl of Thanks benefits Food Share
The 5th Annual Bowl of Thanks and Ventura Pottery Market is taking place at Ventura Harbor Village. Organized by the Ventura County Potter's Guild, the event features handmade pottery for sale, with each purchase…
On Vacation: Canadian Rockies in Alberta Canada
A travel feature highlights a visit to the Athabasca Glacier in the Canadian Rockies, Alberta. Travelers Bill Wayson and Nancy Rasmussen shared their experience trekking to the terminal moraine of the glacier, noting…
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My favorite day trip outside of Los Angeles requires a $22 train ride
Ventura, a historic beach town in Southern California, is highlighted as an ideal day trip destination accessible via the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner from Los Angeles. The city offers a variety of attractions, including…
Major Berry Producer Shuts Down Operations in Ventura County
SoCal Berry Growers, a major agricultural employer, has announced the sudden closure of six operations across Ventura and Oxnard. Industry experts attribute the shutdown to surging costs for diesel, water, and…
Murrieta Man Accused Of Stealing $113K In Fuel, Identity Theft: Sheriff
A 61-year-old Murrieta man, Tigran Gabrielian, was arrested in Ventura County for allegedly stealing over $113,000 in fuel. Investigators linked him to fraudulent credit card purchases at local gas stations, noting that…
Ventura County man convicted of molesting 10-year-old girl
A Ventura County man has been convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl. The verdict follows a trial where evidence was presented regarding the crimes committed against the minor. The defendant now faces sentencing…
22 dogs found together need homes as Ventura County shelter faces overcrowding
Ventura County animal services are currently facing severe overcrowding after 22 dogs were discovered together and brought into the shelter system. Officials are urgently seeking new homes for the animals to manage the…
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Family Operating Countywide Commercial Sex Operation and Laundering Scheme Sentenced
Four family members have been sentenced to state prison for operating a commercial sex trafficking ring and laundering illicit proceeds through real estate and financial institutions in Ventura County. The leader…
Ventura County brothel ring: 4 in Ma family sentenced to prison
Four members of the Ma family have been sentenced to state prison for operating an illicit massage parlor and commercial sex ring across Ventura County. The enterprise, which laundered over $1.25 million, exploited…
Family-run massage businesses in Southern California hid decade-long sex ring
A Ventura County jury has convicted four members of a family-run operation for running a decade-long sex trafficking and money laundering ring. The group used local massage businesses as fronts for their illegal…
Man behind SoCal restauranteur’s botched kidnapping murder sentenced
Manuel Vasquez has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for his role in the 1998 kidnapping and murder of Ventura restaurant owner Felipe Arambula. Vasquez, who fled to Mexico after the crime, was apprehended in…