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.
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Illinois Chemical Plant Explosion Contained to Single Tank in Stickney–Cicero Area
Fire crews contained an explosion at the Koppers chemical plant on the Stickney–Cicero border, with no injuries and no hazardous air‑quality readings 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.
Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Hotfire Test at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a hotfire test at Cape Canaveral. All personnel were accounted for and no injuries were reported.
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.
Inflation Climbs as Global Economy Slows Amid Middle East Conflict
Inflation is climbing in the U.S. and worldwide as the Iran war disrupts energy markets, raises fuel costs, and slows global economic growth, according to new reports from the UN, World Bank, CEPR, and…