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VC Star | Ventura County Star

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Ventura teachers, other workers set date for planned strike

(This story has been updated to correct an error regarding the expiration dates of the previous union contracts.) Teachers and other school employees in Ventura will go on strike on Dec. 2 if they haven’t agreed on a new union contract by then. The union for teachers and the one for other employees held a news conference Nov. 12 outside of the Ventura Unified School District’s adult education center, where union members and leaders announced the upcoming strike date. Members of the two unions voted nearly unanimously last month to authorize a strike if they couldn't reach an agreement with the district on a new contract. With almost 14,000 students, Ventura Unified is the fourth largest school district in Ventura County. A strike would be the first in the district's history, and probably the first in the county's history, union officials said. "We are ready to fight for a fair and equitable contract," said Carol Peek, the president of the union for most non-teacher employees. "We are ready to strike for an agreement that we all deserve." The two sides are still trying to avert a strike. The bargaining teams met twice earlier in the week, days before the union's

Ventura, CA · 1d

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CRE: 48-unit complex in Oxnard fetches record price in sale

A 48-unit apartment property at 450, 508 and 516 W. Hill St. in Oxnard has sold for $10.92 million, representing the largest non-institutional multifamily sale in the city in two years, according to Radius Commercial Real Estate records. Announced Nov. 6, the three-building property is located in Oxnard’s Kamala Park...

Oxnard, CA · 12h
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The Star’s Super 10 football rankings entering CIF-SS quarterfinals

Last week’s ranking in parentheses. 1. PACIFICA 9-2 (1) Comment: The Tritons have won nine straight CIF-Southern Section playoff games, dating back to the 2023 first-round loss to Cajon. This week: Friday, Division 2 quarterfinal vs. Chaminade. More: The Ventura Orthopedics Athletes of the Week 2. MOORPARK 9-2 (3) Comment: The Musketeers have reached back-to-back CIF-SS quarterfinals for the first time since 2018. This week: Friday, Division 5 quarterfinal at San Bernardino-Aquinas. More: First-round fireworks for local high school football teams 3. AGOURA 10-1 (6) Comment: The Chargers have won 10 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time in school history. This week: Friday, Division 5 quarterfinal vs. Charter Oak. 4. ST. BONAVENTURE 7-4 (2) Comment: The Seraphs were kept out of the end zone last Friday for the first time since a 35-0 loss at Oaks Christian in 2024. This week: Season complete. More: VOTE for the @vcspreps football Player of the CIF-SS first round 5. SIMI VALLEY 6-5 (NR) Comment: The Pioneers are in the CIF-SS quarterfinals for the fifth time in eight seasons under Jim Benkert. This week: Friday, Division 5 quarterfinal vs. Temecula Valley. 6. FILLMORE 9-2 (7) Comment: The Flashes are in the CIF-SS

Ventura, CA · 2d

VC Star | Ventura County Star

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Ventura County cities debate license plate reader cameras

A growing number of residents across Ventura County are raising concerns about privacy, surveillance and data collection from the use of automated license plate reader cameras. The systems are used in nearly every city in the county, including areas patrolled by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Ventura is among the latest cities debating the technology, which uses cameras mounted on poles and patrol vehicles to capture license plate information. The Ventura City Council plans to review options for the police department’s use of the cameras on 5 p.m. Nov. 12 at a special meeting , said Police Chief David Dickey. Council members could renew or terminate the existing contract, according to the staff report. Also known as Flock Safety cameras, these devices have drawn national attention following reports of unauthorized access to footage that led to arrests and investigations involving police and sheriff’s officers. Ventura resident and activist Michelle Rosenblum said she opposes the cameras and plans to tell the City Council to cancel the contract with Flock at the meeting. “It is a tremendous violation of our privacy,” she said. “To me, what’s the difference between having Flock cameras on every corner versus us all having to wear ankle

Ventura County, CA · 2d

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SOMETHING NEW IS COMING TO TURKEY NIGHT!

Something new debuts with the 85th running of the ARP Turkey Night Grand Prix. resented by the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame on November 28, 2026. The 2026 ARP Turkey Night Grand Prix Presented by the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame is just over two weeks away, and this year, we’re debuting something new right alongside it.

Ventura, CA · 1d

Ventura County Reporter

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Sea Turtle Nest in Ventura: Wildlife officials and volunteers will protect, monitor first recorded natural nesting site at San Buenaventura Beach

Kimmi Fontaine had never volunteered for an environmental organization before until the opportunity arose to help Ventura Audubon protect a sea turtle nest buried at San Buenaventura State Beach. “I love sea turtles so much, and whenever I travel, I feel like I gear it around where to see the...

Ventura, CA · 2d

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Weather service reports nationwide outage, LA and Oxnard office remain functioning

LOS ANGELES — Southern California residents trying to check rain forecasts and radar imagery Friday could encounter outdated or unavailable information as the National Weather Service reported nationwide internet and communications problems. "The NWS has been experiencing nation-wide internet and communications issues," the agency said in a notice. "You...

Los Angeles, CA · 12h

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Thousand Oaks, California that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Thousand Oaks, California — a city where the sun drapes golden over rolling hills, where oak trees stand sentinel above winding trails, and where neighborhoods hum with the laughter of families from every corner of the world. Here, Spanish-tiled roofs and ranch-style homes nestle beside bustling plazas, and the scent of citrus and chaparral drifts through the air. It’s a place where community is more than a word — it’s a way of life, woven into every block party, every school fair, every friendly wave at the farmers’ market.

Thousand Oaks, CA · 3d

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Lancers Travel to Ventura for Scooter’s BBQ Pacific Coast Bowl Showdown

PASADENA, CA. - Pasadena City College football is officially postseason-bound after putting together a stellar 7-3 regular-season campaign. The Lancers are hitting the road to face Ventura College in the Pacific Coast Bowl on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 5:00 PM at the VC Sportsplex. Both teams...

Pasadena, CA · 2d

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Latino civil rights group calls for action to save Ventura County strawberry farms

572 farm workers jobs are on the chopping block after Driscoll's supplier SoCal Berry Growers announced it will close six strawberry farms near Ventura and Oxnard in January next year. "It's the epicenter, I think, of one of the major production hubs of berries in America," said David Cruz from...

Ventura County, CA · 3d

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Veterans Honored at Oxnard Ceremony

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) People of all ages took part the Veterans Day Celebration in Oxnard. The Channel Islands High School Raiders Band performed in Plaza Park. Naval Sea Cadets Posted the Colors. Veterans groups placed wreaths by the Veterans Memorial. People from all branches were encouraged to wear their uniforms. Guest speakers talked about the The post Veterans Honored at Oxnard Ceremony appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Oxnard, CA · 2d

News Channel 312

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Beachgoers notice Sand Berm in Carpinteria

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) To children the completed sand berm in Carpinteria is a place to play, but to adults it offers some piece of mind during Kelvin waves, King Tides and El Nino storms. "I think the berm is a little lower this year but it is wider and i know the people here know The post Beachgoers notice Sand Berm in Carpinteria appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Carpinteria, CA · 2d

VC Star | Ventura County Star

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County has paid millions in settlements over jail deaths. What we know

The County of Ventura recently agreed to pay $2 million to the family of a man who died in county jail, the third settlement in the last two years of lawsuits alleging that inadequate health care led to an inmate’s death. The most recent settlement, signed by the county on Oct. 10, ended a lawsuit brought in 2023 by the family of Joshua Johnston. He died in 2022 in Ventura County’s main jail, at the age of 46. The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the primary cause of his death was a perforated esophageal ulcer. The lawsuit by Johnston’s family was one of three federal civil rights lawsuits filed in 2023 by relatives of people who died in one of the county’s two jails. All three were pre-trial detainees, meaning they hadn't been convicted of any crime. All three lawsuits have now been settled, with the county agreeing to pay a total of $3.5 million. The county did not admit wrongdoing in any of the settlements. In each case, the family of the deceased sued both the County of Ventura and Wellpath, the private company that provides health care in the county jails. Wellpath also settled its portion

Ventura County, CA · 1d

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8 Trees California Homeowners Cannot Trim Without A Permit

Los Angeles quietly lists a scraggly shrub with red winter berries right beside its mighty native oaks for protection. Snip the wrong branch on that humble bush, and you could face fines plus a very awkward city visit. Across California, cities and counties write their own tree rules, so neighbors...

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

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Tracking heavy rain Friday evening

Happy Thursday! Temperatures cool from days prior and more clouds appear in the morning. Expect highs of 70s for most with light breezy winds. Marine hazards remain in effect and rip currents will be dangerous. Enjoy the last pleasant day of weather before a big shift begins Friday. Look for...

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 1d

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Land trust buys some privately owned land in the Sespe Wilderness area to preserve it

A chunk of privately owned land in the Los Padres National Forest has been purchased by a land trust to protect it from future development. It’s a deal which will protect more than 40 acres of land in the Sespe Wilderness. The Montana based Wilderness Land Trust used a...

Piru, CA · 2d

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Handel’s Ice Cream Reaches 200th Location Milestone with Camarillo Opening

Fastest-growing ice cream franchise marks record-breaking year for franchise development, fueled by strong unit-level economics. , the fastest-growing ice cream franchise in the nation, will celebrate the opening of its 200th location in Camarillo, California, on Nov. 12. The milestone comes during a record year of expansion for the 81-year-old...

Camarillo, CA · 2d

Ventura County Reporter

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VC Election 2026: City council, superintendent of schools and other results from the Nov. 3 midterms

The nationwide blue wave favoring Democratic candidates in the Nov. 3 election washed over Ventura County, with some exceptions. Ventura County’s congressional delegation will continue to consist of all Democrats. Jacqui Irwin of Thousand Oaks won her first term in the House of Representatives in Dist. 26 while Santa Barbara resident Salud Carbajal won reelection in Dist. 24. Brad Sherman of Sherman Oaks will continue representing Dist. 32, which now includes Simi Valley following the most recent redistricting.

Ventura County, CA · 2d

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Cate announces new Head of School after Lockett steps down

Longtime Cate School employee Sandi Pierce has been named Acting Head of School by Cate’s Board of Trustees, after former Head of School Alexandra Lockett announced her decision to step down last week. In a letter from Lockett to the Cate community, she said she decided to step down...

Carpinteria, CA · 2d

Ventura County Reporter

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After Dark: Week of Nov. 12, 2026

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, 11/12. Live Music. The Arena:TBD, 8...

Ventura, CA · 2d