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Firefighters stop forward progress of 'View Fire' in Newbury Park
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Firefighters have stopped forward progress of a brush fire that broke out in the Newbury Park area of Thousand Oaks Saturday. The View Fire started early Saturday afternoon, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, in the area of Lawrence Drive and Ventu Park Road. At...
Topanga Canyon: Small Business Association offers loans for those affected by storm-related closure
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available for small businesses that were impacted by the extended storm-related closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.The U.S. Small Business Association enacted a disaster declaration for the area in late June, making financial assistance available for those impacted by the closure of the boulevard between Grand View Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.The stretch of roadway was closed in early March due to a storm- sparked landslide that inundated all lanes. The street was reopened June 3, about 90 days earlier than the original timeline.SBA loans for those impacted by the closure are available in Kern,...
U.S. Navy proposes new unmanned vessel training and testing facilities at Port Hueneme
The U.S. Navy has prepared a draft Environmental Assessment for the community to review as part of a proposal to create training and testing facilities for unmanned undersea vehicles and unmanned surface vessels at Naval Base Ventura County. The post U.S. Navy proposes new unmanned vessel training and testing facilities at Port Hueneme appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Brush fire which caused scare in Simi Valley now fully contained
Firefighters have fully contained a brush fire in eastern Ventura County that charred about 130 acres of brush. The Sharp Fire started at around 1:45 Wednesday afternoon off of Sharp Road, in Simi Valley. The fire was on the north side of Highway 118. There was concern that some homes...
Brush fire disrupts traffic in the Conejo Valley
A brush fire disrupted traffic at a key highway interchange in the Conejo Valley Friday night. The fire was reported just after 5:30 p.m. near the Highway 101-23 interchange in Thousand Oaks. The southbound 23-101 connector was closed, with traffic rerouted onto surface streets. Ventura County firefighters report about 13...
19-Year-Old Driver Fatally Injured in Ventura County Solo-Vehicle Collision Near Oxnard
A 19-year-old man has tragically lost his life in a single-car accident that occurred early Thursday morning in Ventura County. According to KTLA, the crash was reported around 3:04 a.m. on State Route 232 near Montgomery Avenue, where a black 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee was discovered with "major damage." Initial...
Massive Wildfire in Simi Valley, Evacuations Issued
Approximately 200 Ventura County firefighters are engaged in a fierce battle against a wildfire that erupted in the hills of Simi Valley, prompting the evacuation of residents. The blaze, known as the Sharp Fire, has consumed over 130 acres and posed a significant threat to homes and structures in the area.
SBA offers help for those affected by storm-related Topanga Canyon closure
TOPANGA, Calif. — Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available for small businesses that were impacted by the extended storm-related closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. The U.S. Small Business Association enacted a disaster declaration for the area in late June, making financial assistance available for those impacted by the...
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