Major Drug Seizure Uncovered During Simi Valley Probation Check
A routine probation check in Simi Valley uncovered a multi‑county narcotics operation, leading to the seizure of $2.1 million in illegal drugs and the arrest of two suspects.
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Sunday Events Roundup: Ventura County Hosts Festivals, Markets, and Live Music on June 7
Ventura County hosts a full lineup of Sunday events on June 7, including the Casa Pacifica Festival, Seaside Marathon, Gold Coast Gem Show, Patchwork Show, Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market, and a concert by…
Woodland Hills Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Fentanyl Sales in Ventura County
A Woodland Hills man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl‑laced counterfeit pills to Ventura County buyers, according to prosecutors.
Light 3.5 Earthquake Recorded Northwest of Fillmore; No Damage Reported
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck northwest of Fillmore at 12:21 p.m. PDT, according to USGS data. No injuries or damage were reported.
Thompson Court Apartments Approved Despite Parking and Size Concerns
Ventura’s Planning Commission approved the 75‑unit Thompson Court Apartments on East Thompson Boulevard despite concerns about parking shortages and building size, citing state housing laws that limited grounds for denial.
Caltrans Awards $23.6 Million for Climate‑Resiliency and Mobility Planning Across California
Caltrans has awarded $23.6 million in planning grants for climate‑resiliency, mobility, and multimodal transportation projects across California, supporting 58 initiatives statewide.
Nothing in the Middle
On Highway 126 between Santa Paula and the county line, one kind of crash — and one missing piece of road — accounts for more deaths than any other. Nobody who drives the 126…
Civil Jury Issues $176 Million Verdict in Westlake Village Crash Case
A Los Angeles County jury awarded $176 million in the Westlake Village civil trial involving the deaths of Mark and Jacob Iskander, finding Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson negligent and acting with malice.
The Little Plant That Cleans Piru’s Water
A farm town of about 2,600 people runs a modern sewage plant on roughly 400 hookups and a stack of grants — and just rebuilt it to beat a stubborn salt problem. Here’s how…
Piru Voters Participate in Key District Contests as Ventura County Updates Election Totals
Piru voters contributed to updated totals in U.S. House District 24 and Assembly District 37 as Ventura County continues its election canvass.