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3.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Ventura County
Residents in Ventura County were awakened by a 3.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the region overnight. The temblor hit just after 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at a depth of 11 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was reported about 10 miles south of Camarillo and about 12 miles southwest of Thousand Oaks. Shaking […]
Search underway for Ventura County woman with autism missing for over a week
Authorities are seeking the public's help in finding a woman with autism who walked away from her home in Ventura County and disappeared.Zyanya Valora, 21, was last seen the night of June 24 at her home on North Ventura Avenue in Mira Monte near Ojai, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.Since then, search and rescue teams from Ventura, Kern, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties have been deployed to try and find her."We went to gas stations, they don't have any footage, and they didn't see her. Any of the other restaurants around, any fast food restaurants, none of...
Outdoor bars, food trucks to light up spare parking lot in Thousand Oaks
A venue featuring outdoor bars in modified cargo containers and food trucks is moving forward after getting a green light from the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission. Plans call for beer and wine bars to rise next to each other in two 40-feet-by-8-feet shipping containers in what's now an overflow parking lot behind the Hyatt Regency Westlake, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. A third container of similar size will provide restrooms at the venue, which is being called The Drop Yard.
Get ready for long, hot holiday weekend in Ventura County and beyond
California faces a long, hot holiday week as temperatures climb well above normal day after day, increasing health risks and threat of wildfires. Locally, highs could reach 15 degrees above normal inland, possibly hitting triple digits from Ojai to Simi Valley late this week. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings in effect through Monday except in coastal areas.
Ventura County Sheriff's Homeless Liaison Unit extends outreach
Muddied human belongings streaked the dry Ventura River bottom. They were the telltale signs of dwelling. Plastic containers, bicycle tires, piles of clothing, emptied propane cylinders and other household items peeked out from behind vegetation with bright yellow flowers and invasive arundo with stems resembling bamboo, which cover the riverbed off Highway 33. “These areas,...
City of Santa Paula Celebrates the Success of the Santa Paula Future Leaders Academy
The City of Santa Paula is proud to announce the successful completion of the inaugural Santa Paula Future Leaders Academy, a 10-week program designed to provide residents and business owners with direct insight into city management, operations and partnerships with local community based organizations. The Academy featured ten interactive sessions, demonstrating the potential of our community members to stay connected, engaged, and eager to better understand their community.
Danielle Keys announced as new Human Resources Director for County of Ventura
The County of Ventura announced Danielle Keys as its new Human Resources Director. The post Danielle Keys announced as new Human Resources Director for County of Ventura appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Oxnard City Council to consider cap on tobacco retailers: What to know
The Oxnard City Council on Tuesday will consider limiting the number of permits for tobacco retailers in Ventura County’s largest city to 100, potentially shaving the number of outlets by more than a third over time. City officials are proposing the cap to reduce the number of retailers to...
Historic Ventura Pier reopens after repairs to winter storm damage
A year and a half after suffering major damage in storms, the Ventura Pier is finally back open.Cheers and clapping could be heard Saturday morning after a much-anticipated wait was finally over. The Ventura pier reopened after undergoing major repairs."This pier has been a fixture in this community for many years. I brought my children out here. I bring guests and visitors, and to see it reopening is certainly special for the community," said Ventura resident Darrin Carter.The last time people were able to walk on the pier was January 2023. It was supposed to reopen in March but...
‘Cleaning up our air:’ Funds help Ventura County school districts invest in electric buses
School districts in Ventura, Simi Valley and Oxnard will receive millions in state and federal funding to replace diesel-engine school buses with less polluting electric vehicles and pay for the needed infrastructure. The awards aim to help the Ventura County districts comply with the state’s mandate for transitioning public fleets...
JULY 4: “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
This coming weekend a very special, very important holiday is celebrated. It is a birthday that in some way affects every person in Oxnard, Ventura County, and everyone else, everywhere in the world. It is called “Independence Day.” It is the anniversary of the day on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the U.S. Continental Congress in 1776.
5-year homeless encampment cleaning contract goes before Thousand Oaks City Council
The Thousand Oaks City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a five-year contract with a company that cleans up illegal homeless encampments. City staff is recommending that the council approve a contract of up to $1 million with North Hollywood-based Woods Maintenance Services Inc. As part of its vote, the council will decide whether to budget $200,000 for the service during the next fiscal year. ...
Things to Do in Ventura During the Fourth of July
Whether you’re imagining a field day or a beach day for your Fourth of July celebrations, there’s nothing short of a ton of things to do in Ventura during the Fourth of July. From our annual Fourth of July parades to other fun ways to explore our beach community, Ventura has something for everyone.
Indigo Fire burns 22 acres in Castaic
A brush fire, dubbed the Indigo Fire, broke out near the intersection of Barcelona Road and Capri Court in Castaic and grew to a total of 22 acres on Sunday afternoon, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. “That’s a second-alarm fire,” said Dispatch Capt. Queen, who declined to provide...
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
New fire safety designations for some Tri-Counties communities could mean lower insurance rates
It sounds like government jargon about fire safety. But, a state designation could save tens of thousands of people in the Tri-Counties money on their fire insurance. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection just completed a review of wildfire risk planning in cities and counties around the state. Some jurisdictions which met top safety criteria have been designated as Fire Risk Reduction Communities.
Town Council to discuss soil permit in Castaic
The Land Use Committee for the Castaic Area Town Council is scheduled Monday night to discuss a plan proposed for the Valencia Commerce Center, which is part of the neighboring unincorporated community. The proposed project is a request for a solid fill conditional use permit, which would allow the lot...
Request For Public Participation In Reviewing The City Of Simi Valley’s Proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Overall Goal For Federal Fiscal Years 2025 Through 2027
As a direct recipient of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) federal funds, the City of Simi Valley (City) has developed its proposed Overall DBE Goal for federal fiscal years (FFY) 2025-2027. The Overall DBE Goal will impact FTA-assisted contracts solicited and awarded from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The City will implement the 1.60% DBE Overall Goal utilizing race-neutral measures.
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