Ventura County Archives

Mountain Fire survivors continue to rebuild, projected to take years

December 2, 2024 5:32 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.—It’s a long road ahead for Luis “Tigre” Villanueva, who has already lived through five fires. He lost his home in the… Continue Reading

Ventura bicyclist in critical condition after a white sedan ran him over and left without rendering aid

December 2, 2024 5:05 pm Andrew Gillies

VENTURA, Calif. – A 71-year-old Ventura bicyclist is in critical but stable condition after he was run over by a white sedan that fled the scene… Continue Reading

Man in critical condition after shooting in Oxnard

December 1, 2024 11:01 am Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. – The Oxnard Police Department helped a shooting victim to the hospital after a gunshot wound hit his torso before 8:00 p.m. Saturday… Continue Reading

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash in Oxnard

December 1, 2024 10:36 am Caleb Nguyen

OXNARD, Calif. – The Oxnard Police Department helped a motorcyclist in critical condition to the hospital after a crash before 5:00 p.m. Saturday.… Continue Reading

Ventura County fire crews help out out structure fire Saturday night

December 1, 2024 10:15 am Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County firefighters helped put out a structure fire in Santa Paula after seeing a dumpster, vehicles and tires ablaze just… Continue Reading

Panthers remain perfect as they win CIF-SS Division 2 championship at Murrieta Valley

December 1, 2024 1:03 am Mike Klan

MURRIETA, Calif. - Head coach Joe Smigel held up the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 championship plaque and got to celebrate it with his twin sons… Continue Reading

Pacifica builds 27 point lead and hangs on to win All-Ventura County CIF final over St. Bonaventure

December 1, 2024 12:26 am Mike Klan

OXNARD, Calif. - It was a fast start that led to a celebration at the end for the Pacifica Tritons. Behind three touchdowns from super-sophomore… Continue Reading

Something for everyone during small business Saturday, supporting small businesses continue for the holidays

November 30, 2024 5:37 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

Tis the season for shopping for Christmas gifts or treating yourself to a special gift. While many grab their phones to shop or head to the mall,… Continue Reading

Local roundup for Saturday, November 29

November 29, 2024 11:51 pm Mike Klan

Cal Poly women's volleyball advances to Big West… Continue Reading

Police turn to the public for help investigating a fatal stabbing early Thursday morning in Ventura

November 28, 2024 11:46 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA, Calif. – A 24-year-old man is dead after being stabbed in the 300 block of East Main Street and the police are turning to the public for… Continue Reading

Ventura County Rescue Mission breaks Thanksgiving bread in Oxnard

November 27, 2024 8:33 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif.-The Ventura County Rescue Mission has been cooking up thousands of Thanksgiving meals. The chefs in the Rescue Mission's large… Continue Reading

Mountain Fire family of survivors brace themselves for holiday season by practicing gratitude

November 27, 2024 6:27 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif.—The holidays are bringing up some heavy feelings for Yuliana Arias, who spent 6 months remodeling a fixer upper in the Spanish Hills—… Continue Reading

Woman arrested for the attempted murder of the father of her children

November 27, 2024 5:58 pm Andrew Gillies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot and stabbed by the mother of his children who is now in custody and… Continue Reading

Efrain Troncoso charged with ten felony counts after violent crime spree in downtown Ventura

November 27, 2024 11:09 am Andrew Gillies

VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced Wednesday that Efrain Troncoso has been arraigned on ten felony counts… Continue Reading

Fillmore woman dead Tuesday morning after car crash on Highway 126

November 26, 2024 5:23 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. – A 59-year-old Fillmore woman died after losing control of her truck due to rain at 11:16 a.m. on Highway 126, according to the… Continue Reading

Simi Valley woman charged in rental fraud scheme

November 25, 2024 10:04 pm Caleb Nguyen

VENTURA, Calif. – A 46-year-old Simi Valley woman was charged with two felony counts of grand theft after falsely advertising a rental home in Dec.… Continue Reading

A Thanksgiving week gift of $1 million dollars is distributed to non-profits by Montecito Bank & Trust

November 25, 2024 5:41 pm John Palminteri

The annual $1-million donation to 198 non-profits has been made by Montecito Bank & Trust. This is the 22nd year for this… Continue Reading

Holiday Crafts & Gifts Festival included Santa photo op

November 24, 2024 8:41 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-The Holiday Crafts & Gift Festival wrapped up a three-day show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Sunday. Children had a… Continue Reading

With Thanksgiving around the corner, favored dishes include apple pie and stuffing

November 24, 2024 4:26 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

VENTURA, Calif. - With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, one of the most anticipated meals of the year comes with many favorites and styles of… Continue Reading

Three men arrested in marijuana delivery operation

November 23, 2024 5:57 pm Caleb Nguyen

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The Thousand Oaks Police Department arrested three men for operating a marijuana delivery operation without a permit on Nov.… Continue Reading