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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...
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...
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.
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,...
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.
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.
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...
Veteran Services Office and Farmworker Resource Program move to new location at The Palms-Oxnard
VENTURA, Calif.—The Human Services Agency’s Veteran Services Office (VSO) and Farmworker Resource Program (FRP), currently located at 2901 N. Ventura Rd. in Oxnard, are relocating to Oxnard’s The Palms facility, 2000 Outlet Center Dr., Suite C-220. VSO and FRP staff will begin servicing the public from this new location on Monday, July 1.
‘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...
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.
NEWS RELEASE: 24th Annual Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor
SUBJECT: 24th Annual Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor. CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Sergeant | (805) 385-7847 (Mon-Thu 7pm-5pm) | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org. On July 4th, 2024, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 24th annual Fourth of July event. The event will begin with a Children’s Parade on Harbor Boulevard. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and take place on South Harbor Boulevard between Cabezone Circle and Albacore Way. Harbor Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade. Motorists can use Sunset Lane or Ocean Drive as an alternate route.
Oxnard's Riverpark tax measures return to council with a twist
Oxnard is trying a new strategy in the city's latest clash with resident Aaron Starr. In the wake of three ballot initiatives led by Starr that could alter or eliminate special taxes collected in Oxnard's Riverpark neighborhood, the city's lawyers are proposing a rule change. ...
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.
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.
Red flag at 6 Saipan sites
(BECQ) — The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria or enterococci that exceeded CNMI marine water quality standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water.
USS Rafael Peralta will conduct port visit on Saipan
ASAN, Guam—Sailors of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) will conduct a port visit on Saipan this week. During their visit, sailors will join in the Liberation Day Parade on July 4. The USS Rafael Peralta is forward deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force...
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