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A man charged with the murder-torture of his girlfriend in Thousand Oaks took the stand Tuesday, testifying that he did not intend to kill the 24-year-old woman while admitting he caused her death. Defendant Saul Nava, 24, is accused of murdering Alisen Takacs Escobar between Dec. 23 and 24, 2021, inside their...

Blitz operation by task force arrests 15 for a variety of charges. October 11, 2024 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that fourteen adults and one juvenile were arrested in a weekend-long blitz operation conducted by the Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force this past weekend. An estimated $23,000 in stolen property was recovered along with a stolen vehicle, approximately 90 grams of methamphetamine and several different types of burglary tools.

SUBJECT: Search Warrant Leads to the Recovery of Several Firearms. On October 3, 2024 at 7:00 a.m., members of the Oxnard Police Department SWAT team served a search warrant at a residence located in the 3000 block of Olds Rd. This was in regards to an ongoing investigation involving a 14-year-old juvenile believed to be in possession of firearms. During the service of the search warrant the juvenile was located at the residence and detained by police.

A 27-year-old Piru man, who had been released from jail for graffiti vandalism, was arrested again for spraying painting graffiti on buildings and businesses in the city of Fillmore and the neighboring area, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday. Cristian Guerra was first arrested in May along with...

According to a release by the wildlife alliance Thursday, three of the juvenile light-footed Ridgway's rails hatched at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and were the first chicks of the 2024 season.

16-year-old Xavier Alcala and 18-year-old Aaron Guzman bring home gold medals from Oxnard PAL International competition.

A scrappy effort by the Santa Barbara High football team to capture an elusive Conejo Coast League victory fell short. The Dons clawed within a touchdown of Rio Mesa in the final minutes and had the ball with a chance to even the score, but couldn’t pull off the comeback and suffered a 41-28 loss on Thursday night.

The Ojai Valley Trail which spans from the City of Ventura through the City of Ojai will receive significant upgrades. "It was a rails to trails conversion done back in the late '80s, and it connects to the city of Ventura and out to Mussel Shoals so you can access it from Ojai to the City of Ventura and out to the Rincon area beaches," explained Colter Chisum, Ventura County Parks Director.

Another blitz operation targeting those responsible for organized retail thefts in Ventura County led to 14 arrests, and resulted in two car chases. Eight law enforcement agencies focused on crackdown at the Camarillo Premium Outlets. Most of those arrested were from outside of Ventura County. There was a chase when...

The Central Coast is waking up to another foggy morning, with dense, low lying fog causing visibility issues for drivers Friday morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9am Friday morning for coastal areas of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties, including the Santa Ynez Valley. The fog will clear up The post Mild and breezy coast, above average temperatures inland appeared first on News Channel 3-12.

Drivers Are Advised to Be Alert for Work Zones During These Times. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced daytime and nighttime lane closures on State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) between Malibu and the Ventura County line this week to allow for drainage culvert replacement. Moving lane closures...

After starting the year at 2-0, Carpinteria football has lost three straight games, falling to a 2-3 record after suffering a 20-6 loss to Whittier at home on Oct. 5. Carpinteria held Whittier scoreless in the first quarter, but the Cardinals opened up the scoring in the second quarter with a two-yard run. After failing a two-point conversion, Whittier held on to a 6-0 lead for the rest of the first half.

The Ventura City Council declared a local state of emergency on Sept. 27 over the gasoline leak in the Pierpont neighborhood which caused several days of anxiety and evacuation orders. At first it was unclear what was causing bad smells and elevated levels of hydrocarbon vapor on Sept. 19. Ventura...

SINCE 2019, Marianas Dental Center has been at the forefront of dental care on Saipan, offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the oral health needs of the entire community. Formerly known as Toothworks, Marianas Dental Center was taken over by Dr. Neil Limbo, who has since transformed it...

Editor's note: This story is one in a series on the Nov. 5 general election. For more coverage, visit vcstar.com/news/elections. The apartment complex at Simi Valley’s Tapo and Alamo streets reaches four stories high, includes 271 units and covers more than 6 acres. ...

The winners of this year’s 38th annual California Avocado Festival guacamole contest are Grace and Nick Rogers from Camarillo, who used avocados from their family’s orchard. The contest is open to all ages, and guacamole is judged on presentation, taste and texture. This year’s judges included Coastal View...

A reader sends a halo to John Heiduk of USPS. “Thank you, John, for your years of unwavering service to our community. May retirement allow you a truly wonderful next chapter of life!”. A reader sends a halo to Robin Karlsson, who was there for the reader when they...

Behind this home in Piru is the bottom of a hillside, covered with brush and trees. Underfoot it’s dry - and clearing the area in a boundary around this home using chain saws and strimmers are workers from the Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council. Resident Juane Aguilar is grateful...

When workers at the Higgins asphalt mine first dug up tar-covered animal bones, they didn’t realize what they had found, so they just tossed them into the mixer. Somebody joked about giving buyers a discount on bone-laden asphalt. About two years later, in early 1927, mine workers uncovered another...

Volunteer-run nonprofit HELP of Carpinteria needs dispatchers, the organization told CVN last week. HELP, which was formed in 1988, provides transportation in town to medical appointments, grocery stores, physical therapy or other errands for Carpinterians who can’t drive themselves. The group also offers transportation to Santa Barbara for medical appointments or social services.