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Mexican teen rescued from human trafficking in Ventura County after texting 911
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Deputies at the Ojai Sheriff's Sub-Station were able to rescue a 17-year-old trafficked from Mexico after the teen texted a 911 call taker at the Sheriff's Communication Center. On May 9, 2024, around 3 a.m., the Ventura County Sheriff's Communication Center received a text message from a phone number asking for The post Mexican teen rescued from human trafficking in Ventura County after texting 911 appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Ventura Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit arrests Victorville man in connection with 2004 Moorpark murder
On Tuesday, the Ventura County Sheriff's Cold Case Unit arrested a 72-year-old Victorville man in connection with a 2004 murder in Moorpark. The post Ventura Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit arrests Victorville man in connection with 2004 Moorpark murder appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Moorpark High student arrested for falsely reporting a gun on campus Thursday
A 17-year-old Moorpark High School student was arrested for making multiple false reports of an emergency regarding a firearm at their school Thursday. The post Moorpark High student arrested for falsely reporting a gun on campus Thursday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Two Chinese nationals arrested during retail theft prevention operation in Moorpark
Two Chinese nationals were arrested on May 10 during a pre-planned operation by the Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force and Loss Prevention Officers at the Moorpark Target. The post Two Chinese nationals arrested during retail theft prevention operation in Moorpark appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
New federal assistance signed into law Thursday to help airports phase out forever chemicals
On Thursday, President Biden signed a collection of bills into law that aim to curb the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals', at airports nationwide. The post New federal assistance signed into law Thursday to help airports phase out forever chemicals appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Maria students get a dose of ‘reality’ at financial literacy event
Hundreds of Santa Maria High School students were able to experience what it's like to budget personal funds during a financial literacy educational event held on Friday. The post Santa Maria students get a dose of ‘reality’ at financial literacy event appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
SB PATH expands mental health services for those unhoused in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara PATH is seeing many unhoused people face mental health challenges. As part of Mental Health Awareness month, the PATH team is working to make its site more trauma-informed and to provide more mental health and wellness programs onsite. The post SB PATH expands mental health services for those unhoused in Santa Barbara appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
2024 State of Vandenberg discusses accomplishments and future plans
The 2024 State of Vandenberg will discuss current accomplishments and future plans at the Pacific Coast Club on Friday. The post 2024 State of Vandenberg discusses accomplishments and future plans appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
One805 COO and Founder previews the upcoming event on Sunday at Sunstone Winery
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — One805 is hosting its annual One805 LIVE! Concert at the Sunstone Winery this Sunday, May 9th. There's an impressive line-up scheduled, including one new artist that will be debuting his new song that is this year's anthem, Jordan Asher Huffman. One805 COO and Founder Richard Weston Smith stopped by The Morning The post One805 COO and Founder previews the upcoming event on Sunday at Sunstone Winery appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Rinse and repeat weather into the weekend
Clouds, clouds and more clouds! Expect to wake up to misty and cool conditions Friday morning as onshore flow strengthens causing a robust and dense marine layer. Clouds will not clear near the south facing beaches due to winds, while areas near Santa Maria and up near San Luis Obispo will see a slight break The post Rinse and repeat weather into the weekend appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Berry Extravaganza: California Strawberry Festival Returns to Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA, Calif. - The 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival returns to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Saturday, May 18th through Sunday, May 19th. The strawberries that are offered at the festival are locally grown in the fields throughout the Central Coast. Glen Hasegawa, a third-generation strawberry farmer, showed your News Channel the work and labor on The post Berry Extravaganza: California Strawberry Festival Returns to Ventura County Fairgrounds appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
DP golfer Teddy Vigna advances to next week’s CIF State Regional Qualifier
DP golfer Teddy Vigna advances to the CIF State Regional Qualifier The post DP golfer Teddy Vigna advances to next week’s CIF State Regional Qualifier appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Stephen Delacruz plead guilty to eight felony sex crimes committed against his sister Tuesday
The Ventura County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday that Stephen Delacruz pled guilty to eight felony sex crimes against his sister. The post Stephen Delacruz plead guilty to eight felony sex crimes committed against his sister Tuesday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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