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In Good Taste: Smash hit
$2-16 Many an enterprising chef has tried their hand at building a better burger. Fried, grilled, blending a variety of ground meats, mixing cheese in with the meat, getting creative with the toppings and buns…and don’t forget the seasoning and condiments!. One of today’s more popular choices is...
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...
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.
Ventura County launches Kitten Food Drive as hungry kitties arrive at shelter
A seasonal surge in kittens has kicked off a food drive at Ventura County Animal Services. The county agency is seeking 2,200 cases of specific varieties of wet food to care for more than 1,500 kittens expected through November. Kitten season usually starts after the spring mating season as temperatures...
Ventura says 'no' to councilmember's bullying claims
Ventura City Councilmember Liz Campos, who has accused a former city executive of bullying, said an investigation into her allegations failed to acknowledge her experience as a person with a disability. Campos, who uses a wheelchair, has accused former acting City Manager Akbar Alikhan of bullying her during a closed-session meeting in May...
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...
'At the tippy top': Ventura County's Lake Casitas hits capacity, highest level since 1998
Lake Casitas reached capacity this week, the highest the water level has climbed in more than a quarter-century. Just two years ago, the drought-stressed reservoir, which provides drinking water for the Ojai Valley and parts of Ventura, had dropped under 30%. As of Tuesday morning, the lake had reached its full capacity, designed to be enough water...
Ventura County home prices kept climbing in March, topping $1M in Thousand Oaks, Ojai
Real estate in Ventura County keeps getting more expensive, with some cities now above $1 million for the typical home while sales keep getting rarer. In March, the median price of single family homes sold in the county was $918,040, up 8.1% from a year earlier and the county's highest price ever for the month of March, according to data released last week by the California Association of Realtors. The median is the point at which half...
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. ...
Disorganized clouds & very cool temperatures Wednesday, April 24th
The South Central Coast saw some great clearing due to strong winds on Tuesday, this allows overnight temperatures to plummet as the heat near the surface rises up into the upper atmosphere. It will be an extra chilly Wednesday morning! The cloud pattern near the South Coast and towards Ventura will be a little tricky The post Disorganized clouds & very cool temperatures Wednesday, April 24th appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
After Dark: Week of 4/25/24
If you have something related to nightlife — online or otherwise — please email nshaffer@timespublications.com. Due to the erratic nature of entertainment booking, information contained here is subject to change and not guaranteed. Call venues ahead to confirm. SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!. THURSDAY, 4/25. Live Music. The 1901: D....
You don't look a day over 100! But, Santa Paula turns 122 this week, and will celebrate with a party
A Ventura County community is celebrating its 122nd birthday this week in a special way. It’s having a celebration which includes commemorating the gift of a building which is even older than the city. In January, Chevron donated a building which is a big part of the community’s history...
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