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Suspected drug dealer arrested with about 1 pound each of fentanyl, meth in possession
An Oxnard man accused of peddling deadly drugs is in custody after he was arrested by deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, according to authorities. The Sheriff’s Office said 44-year-old Germain Shrauger was arrested in the area of Oxnard Community Park West last Friday. Authorities said he was seen selling drugs from his car […]
Here’s how much rain Southern California could get this weekend
Any chance of a mild, dry Southern California weekend appears to have slipped away as a storm system bringing wet weather and cooler temperatures is forecast to land Friday and last through Monday. For the time being, daytime temperatures should remain in the 60s through Friday, with evening temps in the low 50s. […]
DNA leads to arrest of ‘hot prowl’ suspect tied to cold case in California
A 46-year-old man in custody for burglary is facing additional charges after alleged DNA evidence was used to connect him to a nearly year-old cold case, authorities announced Wednesday. In April 2023, deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a residential burglary on Charterwood Court in Thousand Oaks. Detectives […]
Celebrity chef’s former restaurant space burns in Moorpark
A Moorpark restaurant space once used by a cheftestant on Bravo’s “Top Chef” caught fire Thursday, prompting a response from the Ventura County Fire Department. The former home of Cafe Firenze on 563 Los Angeles Ave. was ablaze midday Thursday, though the fire was put out by 12:45 p.m., the VCFD said on X, formerly […]
Landslides which closed Ventura County highway have some nearby residents worried about their homes
It’s like a monster on a Ventura County mountainside, one that Ron Ysais sees every time he looks out his front door. It’s the massive landslide that closed Highway 150 between Santa Paula and Ojai. It’s a beautiful, rural area, with the state highway winding its way through...
Rain in California: Timeline for Easter weekend storm
LOS ANGELES - Hang on to your umbrellas and prepare for a wet Easter weekend as yet another series of storms is expected to batter Southern California in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, the "unseasonably cold and vigorous" storm system will move into the region between late Friday and Monday.
County boosts personnel policies after audit spurred by harassment claim against ex-CEO
Personnel policies took effect Tuesday. Changes come after review prompted by former CEO's sudden departure. About 600 county managers will receive training on employment policies. County supervisors bolstered key personnel policies Tuesday to comply with the findings of an audit spurred by a harassment claim against former CEO Mike Powers.
Letters to the editor: More help for the homeless; problematic potholes in Ventura
As a Ventura County native and current USC Masters of Social Work Student participating in the 2024 L.A. County homeless count, my personal experience with homelessness gives me insight into the challenges faced by those without stable housing, especially during severe weather. Comparing resources between L.A. County and Thousand Oaks reveals stark contrasts in support for unhoused individuals.
The Port of Hueneme is ready to help with shipping backlogs due to the Port of Baltimore's shutdown
It’s chilling audio and video. An out of control container ship crashed into Baltimore’s Key Bridge, sending vehicle and people plunging into a river. The accident shut down the Port of Baltimore, which is the top port in the nation for the shipment of vehicles. An estimated 850,000 cars and truck a year are moved through the port. There's no indication yet of how long it might be closed.
Light rain arrives in Northern Counties, tracking widespread heavy rain this Easter weekend
A weak cold front sweeps through California Thursday morning, cooling temperatures and causing periods of rain. Since this system is so weak and on the verge of dissipating, were only expecting a quick set of isolated storms in the northern half of the viewing area. Rain amounts will be very light with Santa Barbara and The post Light rain arrives in Northern Counties, tracking widespread heavy rain this Easter weekend appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Rain in the weekend forecast for Southern California
The upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a rainy one in Southern California. In the immediate future, daytime temperatures are expected to remain in the 60s through Friday, with evenings in the low 50s. As we roll into Saturday, though, the sunshine will likely fade, giving way to cloud cover in the mid […]
Happenings: Week of 3/28/24
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE | Various times on Thursdays through March 28. An exercise program developed especially for older adults using modified practices designed to improve and strengthen balance and mobility. Classes are intended for beginners and are for ages 60+. Canes and walkers are welcome. This class is proven to reduce falls by 55 percent. Bathrooms may not be available at some locations. Presented by Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s Fall Prevention Program. All classes are free. Classes are offered in Oxnard, Ventura and Ojai. For more info, locations and times, call 805-477-7300 (option 6); Fall.Prevention.Program@ventura.org or visit vcaaa.org/falls.
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