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Ojai man hit by a Prius while walking along Lion Street Thursday evening; driver still at large
OJAI, Calif. – An Ojai man suffered moderate injuries after he was hit by a gray Prius while walking in the 300 block of Lion Street Thursday evening. On Aug. 22, around 8:43 p.m., a 40-year-old Ojai man was walking southbound in the 300 block of Lion Street when he was hit by a gray Toyota Prius stated the Ventura County Sheriff's Office in a press release about the incident Friday.
Four young boys arrested in connection to arsons at Fillmore Historical Museum Friday morning
Four young boys were arrested Friday morning in connection with two arsons at the Fillmore Historical Museum. The post Four young boys arrested in connection to arsons at Fillmore Historical Museum Friday morning appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Transient Arrested for Multiple Attacks
The summer season in the City of Ojai—usually a sleepy bedroom community known for its tourism and cultural affairs—often brings with it temperatures that defy its proximity to Ventura County’s beaches. It may have been the heat that caused 23-year-old Ojai resident Isaiah Avalos to go off the rails and begin a series of unprovoked attacks on passers-by which ended with his August 5th arrest.
28 arrested after surge in thefts from Ventura County farms, authorities say
A troubling trend has emerged in Ventura County: people stealing from farmers.Just this month, stolen farm equipment worth tens of thousands of dollars was recovered. A couple of motorcycles were also found.There's been a spike in agricultural thefts in August, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.Twenty-eight people last weekend were arrested in connection to these thefts. They were picked up in the unincorporated areas of Camarillo and Oxnard.Along with the stolen farm equipment, the suspects were also arrested for alleged possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.Detectives are looking into the uptick in thefts.Ventura County agriculture is a multi-billion industry....
California experiences rare August snowfall near Mammoth Mountain
A rare dusting of summer snowfall happened in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California overnight.The snow was spotted by a deputy in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista, who posted the video to their Facebook page on Saturday, August 24."While it's rare to see snow this time of year, it's a reminder of the unpredictable nature of our beautiful Sierra Nevada. If you're planning to visit, please drive carefully and be prepared for the chilly weather," according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.Snow was also recorded at the top of The Summit at Mammoth Mountain, which is 11,053 feet."This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain," said officials at Mammoth Mountain on Instagram.You could also see the snow on Mammoth Mountain's live webcam page.The National Weather Service sent out an alert to hikers and campers in the area to be prepared for winter conditions, including slick roads.
Electronic device policy: A noteworthy adjustment for the 2024-2025 school year
During the 2023-2024 school year, Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) implemented a new electronic device policy, aimed at limiting the use of cell phones and headphones during instructional minutes. However, with the arrival of the 2024-2025 school year, as well as Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech)’s new principal, Courtney Johnson, the enforcement of this policy has evolved, becoming stricter than in the year prior.
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why
California tribes are urging the rejection of this casino project proposal. Here’s why. Tribal leaders called on the Department of Interior to reject the Scotts Valley Casino proposal, which they said is environmentally harmful and undermines their sovereignty, during a news conference Thursday in West Sacramento. Story continues below.
Ventura Sweeps Past Imperial Valley in First Match
The Pirate volleyball team swept past Imperial Valley Friday evening at the Athletic Event Center to begin their 2024 campaign. Ventura took down the Warriors 25-11 in the opening set before posting 25-17 and 25-16 wins in the second two sets, respectively, to close out the 3-0 victory. Shai Daniels led VC with nine kills and eight digs while Talia Behrens recorded six kills and four blocks at the net. Skylar Rutherford and Natalie Bair each handed out 13 assists.
Sea lions continue to wash ashore on California coast amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change. Stress has always been part of the job for Dr. Cara Field. But lately, it's been bordering on frantic. "I'm going to start look at some of our patients and assess their neurologic responses," she said. For the last three weeks, Field, the Director of Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, has been in a race against the clock treating dozens of sea lions that have...
California Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $575 million
(KRON) — California Lottery players are gearing up for another shot at a massive prize, as the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $575 million. The increase comes after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s draw, confirmed CA Lottery. With the next chance to win set for Tuesday, hopeful players have […]
Dog, backpack found after owner disappears into California wilderness
SONORA, Calif. - One week ago, Michael Moore obtained a wilderness permit intending to head towards Powell Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. The following day, his dog was found unattended, and two days later, his backpack was found; but he remains unseen. Authorities are searching for the 71-year-old after trekking...
Newsom trolls Trump on San Francisco praise
Former President Donald Trump unwittingly gave Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) some fodder for fire as he slammed Vice President Kamala Harris at the southern border. On Thursday, Trump stood in front of unused border wall material stacked near the U.S.-Mexico border as he attacked Harris for her stance on illegal immigration. Conducting some counterprogramming ahead […]
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