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California couple’s security camera captured mountain lion in their backyard
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A California couple got a surprise at their Agoura Hills home when a large mountain lion showed up on their backyard security camera. Peggy McClintick says she doesn't usually check every little thing that sets off her security system's motion detectors, especially at that hour, but this time, she did.
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Dive Team locates firearm in Channel Islands Harbor Tuesday
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office (VCSO) Search and Rescue Team (S&R) located and recovered a firearm believed to be related to an Oxnard Police Department (OPD) investigation in the Channel Islands Harbor Tuesday morning. The post Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue Dive Team locates firearm in Channel Islands Harbor Tuesday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Vance Garcia shares his graduation journey
Every graduate has a story and Vance Garcia said his starts with a near-fatal rollover crash on his way home from DJing a summertime party a decade ago. The post Vance Garcia shares his graduation journey appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Going a little buggy: Insect Festival buzzes into Oxnard
The Oxnard Insect Festival buzzed into Oxnard's Plaza Park on Saturday, bringing a record crowd. Organizers of the city event said the fourth annual festival attracted 10,500 people, more than a few who went a little buggy, dressing up as butterflies and other critters. Guests dined on quesadillas topped with...
Simi Valley man due back in court for fatal DUI
A Simi Valley man is due back in court next month after pleading not guilty to two felony counts related to a fatal crash Sunday that left a man dead and a woman seriously injured, according to the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors alleged that Gary Edgar Palma...
6 face jail time, lifetime hunting bans in Southern California poaching cases
Four Ventura County men and two others faced jail time and a lifetime hunting and fishing ban after agreeing to plea deals over poaching violations, authorities announced this week. The sentences stem from a years-long investigation launched in late 2021. Authorities received tips about suspected poaching in the Los Padres...
Moorpark High suffers another tough loss in a baseball championship game
Credit the 2024 Moorpark High baseball team. Its grit and tenaciousness helped mold two of the most unforgettable high school baseball finals in recent memory. Despite bringing leads into the bottom of the seventh and eighth innings Saturday night in Bakersfield, the Musketeers fell 6-5 in 10 innings to top-seeded host Bakersfield-Liberty in the CIF-State Division II regional championship game.
Ventura County Task Force Apprehends Trio Suspected of Organized Retail Theft in Simi Valley and Camarillo
Thieves who allegedly made off with merchandise from Ace Hardware and a Nike Outlet have been nabbed by the Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force. Reports identify the suspects as 42-year-old Josef Hartmout Lugo of Simi Valley, 36-year-old Jamaal Reilly of Oxnard, and 38-year-old Nickol Rosser of Newport Beach. The trio was busted on felony organized retail theft charges, and with the stolen goods in tow, the task force put an end to their operation.
Investigators believe gun found in Channel Islands Harbor possibly connected to shooting in Oxnard
Investigators believe that a firearm discovered in the Channel Islands Harbor earlier this week may be connected to a shooting in Oxnard. The shooting happened on Monday, May 27 in the 1600 block of S. Victoria Avenue in Oxnard, according to a statement from the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. "Investigators would later interview a witness who described seeing a male subject toss an unknown item into the Channel Islands Harbor after the shooting," the statement said. "Investigators believed it was possibly a firearm used in the shooting."The next morning, at the request of Oxnard police, the VCSD Dive Team responded to the harbor in search of any evidence connected to the shooting, the statement said. Three divers that went into the water recovered a .40 caliber Smith & Wesson firearm "within proximity to the original crime scene," according to investigators. No further information was provided on the shooting investigation.
Marmonte League picks its best of the 2024 spring sports season
Nate Castellon of Calabasas was named the Most Valuable Player and Jordan Kingston of Calabasas and Dylan Volantis of Westlake were honored as the co-Pitchers of the Year for the 2024 Marmonte League baseball season. Named to the first team were Nolan Johnson, Kaden Youmans, Dillon Marrisett and Jesse Beer of league champion...
Ventura County mall offers more than shirts and shoes. It's home to a new law enforcement job center
A trip to a Ventura County mall could lead to much more than a successful shopping trip. It could open up the door to a new career. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has opened a new 3000 square foot recruitment center and training facility at the Oaks Mall, in Thousand Oaks.
Local events honor D-Day's 80th anniversary
D-Day’s 80th anniversary will be commemorated in events in Ventura County. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces invaded German-occupied France in a massive operation that ultimately helped lead to the end of World War II and is considered one of the most pivotal events in military history. A presentation...
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