Local news for Piru and the Santa Clara River Valley
Federal prosecutors have indicted twelve alleged members of the Crown Hill Enterprise in Indianapolis on RICO charges, outlining a pattern of violence, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses.
The Dodgers used a five‑run fifth inning and strong pitching to beat the Brewers 5–1 and finish their road trip 7–2.
U.S. and Iranian officials report significant movement toward a largely negotiated peace framework, with final details under review and an announcement expected soon.
Firefighters increased containment on the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley to 75 percent as the blaze reached 2,183 acres, with evacuation orders lifted and crews continuing mop‑up operations.
U.S.–Cuba relations have entered a new period of tension, marked by legal actions, military movements, and sharp political statements from both governments.
New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo was arrested in Ohio on multiple charges, including theft and misconduct. The arrest was confirmed by authorities in Lake County, Indiana.
Oleksandr Usyk held onto his WBC heavyweight title with an eleventh‑round stoppage of Rico Verhoeven in front of the Pyramids of Giza on Saturday night. The setting was historic, but the fight itself turned…
Venezuela has transferred businessman and former government insider Alex Saab to U.S. custody, marking a major reversal for one of the most prominent figures tied to the financial operations of the Nicolás Maduro era.…
Federal officials have expanded a sweeping Medicaid fraud crackdown in Minnesota, announcing charges against 15 defendants accused of stealing more than $90 million across multiple state‑run programs. Prosecutors say the cases include the largest…
Ventura Land Trust is receiving support through the California Coastal Commission’s WHALE TAIL® Grants Program, which funds projects that help Californians engage with the state’s coast and its watershed environments. The program supports educational,…