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Ventura teens rob woman using loaded ‘ghost gun,’ police say
Two Ventura teenagers were arrested after they held up a woman with an unserialized gun and robbed her of her purse. The teen boys, 14 and 17, approached a 41-year-old woman walking on a path in the 800 block of Harbor Boulevard at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night, the Ventura Police Department said in a […]
Shuttered youth prison outside Camarillo stays empty while state weighs options
The state is still figuring out what to do with the former Ventura Youth Correctional Facility outside Camarillo. The facility at 3100 Wright Road has stood empty since it was permanently closed on June 30. The move came as California phased out its state-run youth prisons and shifted responsibility to counties.
Man charged in cold-case murder attacked in jail: Critical condition leaves court date in question; defense team considers civil lawsuit
The Feb. 7, 2023 arrest of double murder defendant Tony Garcia was big news in Ventura County, not only due to the nature of the crimes but also the length of time it took authorities to solve the case. Garcia, 68, is accused of strangling two young women, Camarillo resident...
Two car dealerships proposed for Camarillo near airport
Camarillo residents have the chance to weigh in on two proposed auto dealerships off Springville Drive at the Wednesday City Council meeting. Faring Capital LLC, a West Hollywood-based developer, is asking the council to amend the Airport North Specific Plan to allow the dealerships and other related uses on the nearly 47-acre property, city staff said in a report. ...
Tuesday's Top Prep Performers: Local teams clinch league championships
Highlights from Tuesday in high school sports: SOFTBALL Lea Tapia allowed one run on one hit while striking out five in four innings, Jadyn Claycamp allowed one hit while striking...
Fillmore and Santa Paula Avocado, Farm Equipment Thefts Prompt Increased Vigilance and Police Tips
A wave of thefts targeting avocados and farming equipment has struck the areas of Fillmore and Santa Paula, California, catching the eye of local law enforcement and the community alike. According to a news release from the Fillmore Investigations Bureau, thieves have been hiding illegally picked avocados within orchards to swipe at a later time. The quick reaction of ranch owners and workers have, to date, prevented the culprits from making away with the goods.
Man Fatally Shot Near Westlake Village
A man was fatally shot Wednesday in an unincorporated area near Westlake Village. Deputies were sent to the 800 block of Westlake Boulevard around 2:55 p.m. regarding a shooting investigation where they discovered an unidentified man dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Homicide...
$24M in state funds to help build 107 affordable housing units in Ventura, Fillmore
A Central Coast affordable housing nonprofit received nearly $24 million in state funds this month to help build 107 affordable housing units at two Ventura County sites: College Community Courts in Ventura and Fillmore Terrace in Fillmore. People’s Self-Help Housing was awarded the funds during the second round of one...
Ormond Beach “caretaker” faces transition: Oxnard city officials look to find permanent housing for longtime beach dweller Walter Fuller
Working as a civilian security guard at Naval Base Ventura County decades ago, Walter Fuller developed an affinity for the birds living in nearby wetlands at Oxnard’s Ormond Beach. Earlier, while he was growing up in Ojai, Fuller had a pet duck, and one of his favorite memories of attending Nordhoff High School in the 1970s was researching a project on eagles.
Latino organization hosts 75th convention in Oxnard
Members of the California League of United Latin American Citizens will descend on Oxnard this weekend for their 75th annual convention. The three-day event at the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach Hotel will feature a host of dignitaries from state Treasurer Fiona Ma and state Attorney General Bonta to Ventura County Supervisor Vianey Lopez. Workshops will be offered for members of LULAC, the oldest and largest Latino membership organization in the nation.
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