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Letter to the editor: Hospital cuts are nonsensical
Here we go again. I find the discussion about closing portions of the Santa Paula Hospital (the ICU and birthing center) nonsensical and part of an ongoing process to penalize the residents of the Santa Clara Valley. While it is admirable to attempt to recover the cost of the hospital...
Grand Jury report says Oxnard, Ventura need to improve when it comes to processing development plans
A new Ventura County Grand Jury report says the cities of Oxnard and Ventura are taking too long to review and approve permits for development projects like housing. The report notes both cities have been hit by the departure of key staff members and inadequate staffing. It says there have also been issues with computer software used to process applications.
Tiny home community for young adults set to open in Ojai Valley in July
A tiny home community in the Ojai Valley aimed at young adults at risk of becoming homeless is set to open in July. "Our goal is to intercede at this pivotal time of life when a lot of supportive services that are available to minors fall away," said Dan Parziale, a co-founder of Mesa, the Ojai-based nonprofit behind the effort.
Grassroots group fights Camarillo Costco, demands full environmental review
A grassroots group is suing the city of Camarillo and Costco Wholesale over the construction of the warehouse store on West Ventura Boulevard. Ventura County Citizens Against Mega Gas filed the lawsuit this spring, challenging the city’s approval of the Costco. The group is made up of Camarillo and county residents who sued...
Editorial: A college guarantee for county teens
It is said that the ability to imagine a possible future is a fundamental characteristic of the human condition. If we think and expect for something to happen, it becomes far more likely to actually come to pass. That truth underscores the significance of a new program being initiated by...
Castaic school board to hear LCAP, budget reports
The Castaic Union School District is scheduled Thursday to review its 2023-24 local control and accountability plan, or LCAP, and budget while also taking a look at the plans for the next school year. Public hearings for both the budget and the LCAP are scheduled to take place during Thursday’s...
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