Home burns down in Sandy Fire
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A home in Simi Valley burned down in a Ventura County wildfire.

Wildfire breaks out in Simi Valley
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A wildfire broke out near homes in Simi Valley late Monday morning.

2 arrested after high-speed electric motorcycle pursuit in Ventura

Daniel Juarez and Diego Juarez were arrested for felony evading following a high-speed electric motorcycle pursuit through Ventura on Thursday.

Anti-ICE activists rally in downtown LA after federal search warrants target organizers

Activists from Ventura and Los Angeles rallied in downtown Los Angeles to protest what they call federal persecution of anti-ICE organizers, including Leo Martinez.

Oxnard police arrest suspect for grand theft of $35,000 copper fountain

Anita Hurtado was arrested for the grand theft of a $35,000 copper fountain stolen from The Collection at RiverPark, which she then allegedly sold to a recycler.

Ventura sex offender pleads guilty to trafficking minors months after prison release

Kai Whitney Sommers used teen-oriented messaging apps to entice a 14-year-old and 16-year-old into commercial sex work, just months after his release from state prison for prior child sex crimes.

Oxnard man sentenced to life in prison for child rape

Jesus Gonzalez-Arteaga of Oxnard received a life sentence without parole for the continuous sexual abuse and rape of a child between 2018 and 2024.

Moorpark man sentenced to 11 years for killing girlfriend in hotel

William Justin Koznar has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for the 2020 death of his girlfriend, Sara Marie Goodwin.

California Voter Guide: 2026 primary deadlines, races & candidates

Navigate the June 2 California primary with our 2026 voter guide. Get essential deadlines, a breakdown of the Governor’s race, and tips to ensure your ballot counts.

7th rattlesnake bite reported in Ventura County since March

Ventura County officials report the seventh rattlesnake bite since mid-March as an early heat wave increases venomous snake activity on local trails.

Ventura County sheriff warns of spike in armed catalytic converter thefts

Ventura County residents are being warned of a surge in catalytic converter thefts by organized, potentially armed groups operating at night.