Protests during Palm Sunday celebration defying COVID-19 restrictions during pandemic

People line up, a few feet apart, at Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park, where communion was offered under the watchful eye of sheriff deputies and the loud car honking protests of area residents saying this was a danger to their community on Palm Sunday.

City of Ventura closes beaches, parks in response to COVID-19 outbreak

The City of Ventura announced on Saturday the closure of all parks and beaches until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library looks to reopen after COVID-19 pandemic

For many Southern California landmarks, times are tough. Earlier this week FOX 11 reported that the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library was in danger of closing, but the Library says it's not in danger of closing. So we wanted to clarify that story.

Health officials confirm first COVID-19 death in Ventura County

On Sunday, Ventura County Public Health officials have confirmed its first death and four new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total to 30 positive cases.

Ventura County extends school closures through May 1

The Ventura County Office of Education has announced that all school closures will be extended through Friday, May 1. 

Ventura school district announces school closures until April due to coronavirus

The Ventura Unified School District announced that it's closing all Ventura Unified schools beginning Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 10 due to coronavirus concerns.

Thousand Oaks man arrested for mother's murder

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested a Thousand Oaks man over the weekend on suspicion of stabbing his mother to death on Feb. 4.

Homicide investigation underway in Thousand Oaks neighborhood

An investigation is underway into a homicide that occurred in the 900 block of Woodlawn Drive in the city of Thousand Oaks Tuesday afternoon.

Oxnard police officer killed in motorcycle crash

Dozens of Oxnard police officers gathered outside the Ventura County Medical Center Wednesday evening after one of their own was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of 3rd Street between Marquita Street and Campton Drive Wednesday afternoon -- less than a mile from the Oxnard police station.

Restaurant in Ventura, California honors Kobe Bryant with unique cup of coffee

As many people across Southern California and around the world continue paying their respects to former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, many fans have gathered at a Ventura coffee shop and restaurant where unique drinks honoring the basketball legend are being served up.

Elementary school student injured by stray bullet from shooting near campus in Oxnard

A 10-year-old student was injured by a stray bullet from a car-to-car shooting that occurred Thursday morning near McAuliffe Elementary School in Oxnard, authorities said.