Ventura County Archives

Los Angeles County motorcyclist dies after crash off Los Angeles Avenue early Thursday morning

November 27, 2025 10:35 am Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 61-year-old Los Angeles County man died after crashing a motorcycle off of eastbound Los Angeles Avenue early Thursday… Continue Reading

Local Businesses are Thankful for In Person Shoppers

November 26, 2025 7:23 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Chicken Little decked its windows for the 48th year thanks to regular customers. Courtney Drake shopped with her baby… Continue Reading

Ventura lifts water order in time for Thanksgiving

November 26, 2025 12:59 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. Residents and businesses in the Pierpont area by the beach in Ventura can use their water again for drinking, cleaning and… Continue Reading

Ventura County Rescue Mission serves up hundreds of Thanksgiving meals

November 26, 2025 1:11 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Ventura County Rescue Mission held its annual Thanksgiving Banquet on the day before the holiday. Countless volunteers… Continue Reading

Cesar Manuel Zavala charged for the attempted murder of his girlfriend after an argument

November 26, 2025 4:14 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – Cesar Manuel Zavala of Simi Valley was charged Wednesday with the attempted murder of his girlfriend after a domestic… Continue Reading

Seven arrested during pre-Black Friday retail theft operation at Camarillo Outlets

November 26, 2025 1:50 pm Andrew Gillies

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) – Seven people were arrested during a pre-Black Friday law enforcement operation at the Camarillo Premium Outlets this past… Continue Reading

City of Ventura lifts water advisory for Pierpont neighborhood Wednesday

November 25, 2025 3:43 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – {UPDATE} The City of Ventura lifted its water advisory notice for the Pierpont neighborhood on Wednesday, Nov. 26 just after… Continue Reading

City of Ventura Issues “Do Not Use Water” Order for Pierpont Area

November 25, 2025 4:08 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) – The city of Ventura issued a Do Not Use Water order for the Pierpont neighborhood by the beach, and nearby… Continue Reading

Consumers asked to properly dispose of popular e-bike’s lithium-ion batteries due to safety risk

November 25, 2025 5:12 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an advisory to stop using lithium-ion batteries in Rad… Continue Reading

Search Underway for Missing 13-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Oxnard

November 25, 2025 12:54 pm Alissa Orozco

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – The community is asked to be on the look out for a missing teen last seen in the city of Oxnard on November… Continue Reading

Port Hueneme woman arrested for theft of over $100,000 from former employer

November 25, 2025 11:33 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 54-year-old Port Hueneme woman was arrested Friday in connection to a theft of over $100,000 from an Ojai business… Continue Reading

Skeletal remains discovered near Ojai in 1981 identified as Vietnam veteran Thomas Cooney

November 24, 2025 6:21 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Skeletal remains discovered by hikers in 1981 near Ojai have now been identified as Vietnam veteran Thomas Aquinas… Continue Reading

Simi Valley man arrested for attempted murder after domestic violence incident

November 24, 2025 5:12 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Sunday, a 39-year-old Simi Valley man was arrested for attempted murder in connection with a domestic violence… Continue Reading

California’s elected leaders demand information about federal immigration raids

November 24, 2025 2:01 pm Andrew Gillies

WASHINGTON D.C. (KEYT) – California Senator Alex Padilla spoke during a Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee meeting last week noting a severe… Continue Reading

Three Ventura County men arrested in connection with Paseo Camarillo assault involving a pistol

November 24, 2025 11:26 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Three Ventura County men were arrested Thursday in connection with an assault earlier this month involving a pistol.… Continue Reading

Holiday Craft and Gift Festival welcomes shoppers

November 23, 2025 9:30 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Holiday Craft and Gift Festival wrapped up a weekend of festive shopping at the Ventura County fairgrounds. Vendors… Continue Reading

Friday Football Focus Week 13: CIF Semifinals

November 22, 2025 12:20 am Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT). - Segment 1: Templeton 41, North 0; Arroyo Grande 24, Tulare Union 21; Ventura 28, Agoura… Continue Reading

California Faces $18 Billion Budget Gap as Leaders Weigh Deep Cuts

November 21, 2025 9:57 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - State leaders are bracing for a multibillion-dollar challenge as California faces an estimated $18 billion deficit… Continue Reading

Waymo autonomous vehicle fleet expanding operations in northern and southern California

November 21, 2025 5:38 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – On Friday, the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that two types of Waymo autonomous vehicles have a… Continue Reading

“Drive-thru Distribution” Feeds Over 300 Families at Oxnard College, Volunteers Forced to Turn Down Families

November 21, 2025 5:10 pm Mina Wahab

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — Bags full of milk, eggs, bread, and vegetables are now a luxury for many. Volunteers with VC Defensa say this is the… Continue Reading