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First witnesses called in Gallegly vs. CLU trial
The first witnesses were called during the second day of the Elton Gallegly vs. California Lutheran University civil trial held on Tuesday, July 16, at the Ventura County Courthouse. In his lawsuit, former U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly claims the private university breached a contract related to the Elton and Janice...
North Hollywood Chase Ends in Crash, Suspect Accused of Carjacking "Matt's Coffee" Trailer Apprehended After Fleeing Scene
A carjacking incident took a dramatic turn in North Hollywood on Monday evening when a suspect in a stolen truck towing a coffee trailer led police on a chase that ended in a crash. The pursuit began after the truck, which was hauling a "Matt's Coffee" trailer, was reportedly carjacked in Ventura County. ABC7 reported that the chase ensued when the vehicle was spotted in the Foothill Division of the Los Angeles Police Department.
Carjacking suspect crashes truck towing coffee trailer at end of chase in LA
A suspect in a stolen pick-up truck led authorities on a wild chase that came to a crashing end in North Hollywood Monday night.The pursuit started after the white truck with a "Matt's Coffee" trailer attached was allegedly carjacked in Ventura County.The owner of Matt's Coffee told ABC7 an employee was inside the coffee trailer at the time. Some time after the suspect took off with truck and trailer, that employee jumped out and suffered some road rash injuries, but is expected to be OK.The vehicle was later spotted in the Los Angeles Police Department Foothill Division.At one point, the...
San Gabriel Valley Monarchs & Ventura County Bucs Tie, 12-12, in Wednesday’s Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League Game
The Ventura County Bucs didn’t win a third consecutive game on Wednesday, but they were able to settle for a 12-12 tie with the San Gabriel Valley Monarchs. And the VCB out-hit the SGVM, 15-8, at Ben Hines Field in La Verne. Over the last three games, the Bucs...
Thacher School in Ojai faces latest lawsuit tied to sexual misconduct allegations
It's at least the ninth lawsuit Thacher is facing. The latest suit doesn't name Thacher but reports included in the filing name the school. So far, no criminal charges have been filed against school officials. Another sexual misconduct lawsuit was filed against the Thacher School in late May, adding to...
Deputy Ospina makes history as first female to earn ARCON Pin in Ventura County
VENTURA, California — Deputy Ospina has become the first female in Ventura County Sheriff's history to earn the prestigious Arrest and Control Cadre (ARCON) Pin. The ARCON team is vital to the agency, training new recruits and ensuring deputies meet the latest Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) requirements, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Earning the ARCON Pin requires extensive martial arts training, a rigorous selection process, and significant time and dedication to the team.
Suspected Drug Trafficker in Temple City Arrested, Major Narcotics Seizure in Ventura County Sting
In a substantial blow to a drug pipeline streaming narcotics into Ventura County, 29-year-old Christian Tran of Temple City was arrested on a slew of charges including narcotics and firearms offenses. Following a detailed investigation that began in April, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office's Fentanyl and Overdose Crime Units (VC...
Xebec Sheds SoCal Industrial Property for $50M
St. Louis-based private equity firm ElmTree Funds has paid $50 million for an industrial property in Simi Valley, Calif., according to data provider Trepp. ElmTree acquired the 140,508-square-foot property at 2401 North Chain Drive from Xebec, a privately held real estate firm with nearly 15 million square feet of industrial space in development. Other details of the deal were not disclosed.
Ojai eases rules for $420K home loan to city manager
The Ojai City Council has approved modifications to a $420,000 loan agreement with City Manager Ben Harvey for a down payment on a house purchase. The primary change expands the geographic area that would qualify for the loan. Harvey's original employment agreement from January included the same maximum loan amount but specified it be used to buy a home within city limits.
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