Truck 29 Temporarily Operating Out of Fillmore as New Santa Paula Station Nears Completion
Ventura County Fire Department’s new 100‑foot Truck 29 is temporarily operating from Fillmore’s Station 27 while the new Santa Paula Station 29 is completed.
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Lesser Fire Quickly Stopped After Igniting Near Newbury Park High School
Firefighters stopped the Lesser Fire’s forward progress within 30 minutes Friday morning near Newbury Park High School, with evacuations lifted and no damage reported.
Santa Felicia Dam Safety Improvement Project Positioned for Major Safety Upgrades
United Water’s $314 million Santa Felicia Dam Safety Improvement Project is shovel‑ready, with design complete and federal approvals pending. No construction start date has been announced.
Sandy Fire Fully Contained After Nine Days of Operations
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is now 100% contained after burning 2,183 acres. Crews continue patrol and mop‑up as the cause remains under investigation, according to CAL FIRE.
County Reviews Main Street Roadway Changes Through Updated SEIR
Ventura County is evaluating recent Main Street roadway changes in Piru through a Supplemental EIR to determine whether they still meet the 2006 traffic mitigation requirements.
Santa Paula Branch Line Trail Master Plan Update Continues With Ongoing Public Outreach
VCTC’s 18‑month outreach process for the Santa Paula Branch Line Trail Master Plan Update continues through December 2026, with community input still being collected for the 27‑mile trail corridor from Saticoy to Piru.
Mystic Whaler Brings Hands‑On Maritime Experiences to Ventura Harbor Village
The Mystic Whaler tall ship is docked at Ventura Harbor Village through June 1, offering deck tours and family STEM activities during its late‑May visit.
Goleta Resident Arrested Following Embezzlement Investigation in Somis
A Goleta woman was arrested after a Ventura County Sheriff’s Office investigation into alleged embezzlement at a Somis equine hospital. Officials say the case involves approximately $67,000.
Motorcycle Safety Operation Set for May 28 in Santa Clarita
The SCV Sheriff’s Station will conduct a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on May 28 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., focusing on speeding, unsafe maneuvers, and rider awareness, according to The Signal and SantaClarita.com.
Newhall School District Confirms Chad Rose as Incoming Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
Newhall School District has appointed veteran administrator Chad Rose as Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, effective July 1, 2026, continuing his long record of leadership within the district.