Ventura County Finalizes $3.41 Billion Budget for FY 2026–27
Ventura County has approved a $3.41 billion FY27 budget focused on health services, public safety, homelessness programs, and infrastructure improvements.
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Ventura Finalizes $527.4 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–27
Ventura has adopted a $527.4 million FY27 budget supporting public safety, infrastructure upgrades, Measure O projects, and long‑term capital improvements.
Federal Infrastructure Package Delivers More Than $62 Million for Ventura County Projects
Ventura County will receive more than $62 million in federal infrastructure funding for FY 2026, supporting transportation, resilience, and community‑development projects across the region.
Ventura County Greenlights Major Playground Upgrade at Steckel Park
Ventura County supervisors have approved a full redesign of the Steckel Park playground, adding modern equipment, accessibility upgrades, and new safety features.
Donation of Laboratory Equipment to CSU Channel Islands Approved by County Board
Ventura County supervisors approved donating a Getinge 733LS‑E sterilizer and reverse‑osmosis water system to CSU Channel Islands to support student research and laboratory training.
Arrest to Be Announced in 1990 Cold‑Case Kidnapping and Robbery
Ventura County officials will announce an arrest in a 1990 cold‑case kidnapping and robbery, citing new forensic DNA advances and multi‑agency investigative work.
California Secures $1.25 Million Settlement Over Misleading Calorie Labels on Kroger Carbmaster Bread
California prosecutors secured a $1.25 million settlement after finding Kroger advertised inaccurate calorie counts on Carbmaster bread products sold statewide.
Ventura City Council Rejects Sales‑Tax Hike After Divided Debate
The Ventura City Council voted 4–3 to reject a proposed sales‑tax increase, ending plans to place the measure on the ballot and leaving long‑term budget challenges unresolved.
Ventura County Fire Department Unveils New Live Fire Training Complex in Camarillo
The Ventura County Fire Department is opening its new Live Fire Training Complex in Camarillo, featuring two multi‑story training buildings, Ladder Land, and expanded regional firefighter training capabilities.
Ventura’s $2.6 Million Main Street Question
The temporary-barrier era is ending on Ventura’s Main Street. In its place, the city is preparing a $2.58 million buildout of bollards, crash-rated planters, design work, construction management, and public art. That is the…