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Ventura declares local emergency over Sinclair gas leak
The Ventura City Council on Tuesday declared a local emergency for the Sinclair gas station fuel leak to get the state's help for cleanup, testing and other efforts following the incident. The city is seeking help under the California Disaster Assistance Act, which authorizes the director of the governor's emergency services office to...
Harvest Festival puts visitors in the holiday mood
VENTURA, Calif.-The Harvest Festival returned to the Ventura County Fairgrounds. It's' also called the Original Arts and Crafts Show. For many people visiting the show is a fall tradition. Shoppers have a chance to buy original decorations for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more. Most people don't leave empty handed. "I am buying a little glass The post Harvest Festival puts visitors in the holiday mood appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Brush Fire Erupts Near Piru, Smoke Visible From Santa Clarita
A brush fire erupted near Piru in Ventura County Thursday, with smoke visible in Santa Clarita. The fire, dubbed the Felicia Fire is burning just west of the Santa Clarita Valley in Ventura County near the community of Piru. As of 1:40 p.m., the blaze is at 10 acres, accordingto the Ventura County Fire Department. ...
Albertsons and Vons ordered to pay almost $4 million to resolve price inaccuracies and false advertising civil complaint
On Thursday, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that Albertsons and Vons have entered a stipulated judgment and will pay $3,962,500 to settle a civil complaint that the companies used false advertising and repeated price accuracy violations. The post Albertsons and Vons ordered to pay almost $4 million to resolve price inaccuracies and false advertising civil complaint appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Election 2024: Meet Santa Paula's City Council candidates
Editor's note: This story is one in a series on the Nov. 5 general election. For more coverage, visit vcstar.com/news/elections. Santa Paula voters will choose two council members in the November election. ...
Election 2024: Ballots hit the mail, early voting starts Monday in Ventura County
Editor's note: For more local coverage of the Nov. 5 election, visit vcstar.com/news/elections. Early voting in the November presidential election kicks off Monday in Ventura County. The same day, officials will...
Search dogs trained in Southern California deployed for Hurricane Helene rescue efforts
Dogs that have been trained in Ventura County to respond to international disasters have been deployed to the Southern U.S. to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Eleven canine disaster search teams from all over the country have traveled to the most heavily affected areas to lend a paw. The teams are comprised of human […]
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