Local news for Piru and the Santa Clara River Valley
Agricultural burning is not permitted anywhere in Ventura County today, according to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District’s daily burn advisory for Thursday, May 21. The agency lists a full “No Burn” designation…
A multi‑agency investigation involving Los Angeles County and Ventura County law enforcement led to the arrest of several suspects tied to a coordinated burglary ring operating across multiple counties, including a May 1 residential…
A non‑injury hit‑and‑run was reported Tuesday afternoon on northbound US‑101 just south of Las Posas Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident was logged at 4:39 p.m. and involved at least one…
The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDBVC) has been honored with the 2026 WIOA Trailblazer Award, a national distinction presented annually by the National Association of Workforce Boards. The award recognizes one workforce…
Cal OES has confirmed that evacuation shelters remain open for residents affected by the Sandy Fire, which continues to burn across Simi Valley and nearby communities. Fire crews remain positioned throughout the region as…
Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County is moving forward with plans to build five tiny homes in Ojai, a project intended to expand affordable homeownership opportunities for local residents. The development is planned for…
Southern California fire agencies are managing a series of active wildfires this week, with incidents ranging from remote island terrain to foothill communities on the mainland. CAL FIRE and local fire departments report that…
Federal energy policies are continuing to shape offshore activity along the Ventura County coastline, influencing future leasing, environmental reviews, and the long‑term management of aging platforms. While offshore production has declined in recent years,…
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Firefighters working the Sandy Fire reported slower fire activity overnight as they continued building and reinforcing control lines around the 1,698‑acre blaze, according to updated information from CAL FIRE and…
Stephen Vincent Chavez, 41, of Moorpark, pleaded guilty on May 18, 2026, to one felony count of incest and one misdemeanor count of providing alcohol to a minor, according to the Ventura County District…