Santa Paula

Santa Paula High School gym destroyed in fire

The fire forced classes to be canceled on Monday and Tuesday. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

November 28

Convicted Santa Paula child molester sentenced to 610 years

Travis Edward Martin was convicted of repeatedly molesting a young child from 2019-2021.

November 9

Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of sexual assaults in Ventura

According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, 22-year-old Eliel Mejia is believed to be the assailant in the two cases and it is possible there may be more victims.

October 5

Two students charged for threats on separate Ventura County schools

A 17-year-old Oxnard High School student and a 16-year-old Santa Paula High School student were charged Monday with making threats against their respective schools.

June 6

Santa Paula man sentenced for 2013 rape

A man charged with multiple sex assaults in 2013 was sentenced Monday.

April 19

Preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes Ventura County

A preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Saturday evening in Ventura County. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

February 26

3.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Ventura County

A preliminary 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Thursday afternoon in Ventura County.

February 10

Cornell Fire: Forward progress stopped in Santa Paula amid red flag conditions

Firefighters responded to a brush fire, named the "Cornell Fire," on Monday afternoon in the Santa Clara River bottom area of Ventura County.

December 7, 2020

SoCal mother accused of tying plastic bag over 3-year-old son's head, setting home on fire

A Santa Paula mother was arrested and is expected in court on Wednesday after investigators said she tied a plastic bag over her three-year-old son’s head and set their home on fire.

December 3, 2019