Rattlesnake bites hiker in California, prompting countywide warning
Officials in Ventura County are urging residents to be cautious after seven people have been bitten by rattlesnakes in the area this year.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Britney Spears is set to be arraigned on a DUI charge. But she doesn’t have to appear in court
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Britney Spears is set to be arraigned in a California courtroom Monday morning after prosecutors charged her with driving under the...
May 4, 2026Open source
Britney Spears is set to be arraigned on a DUI charge. But she doesn't have to appear in court
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Britney Spears is set to be arraigned in a California courtroom Monday morning after prosecutors charged her with driving under the...
May 4, 2026Open source
Britney Spears Officially Charged With DUI After Checking Herself Into Rehab — As Troubled Singer Faces '...
California Highway Patrol officers pulled Britney Spears over in Ventura after she was spotted driving erratically at a high rate of speed.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Britney Spears charged with misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County
Pop star Britney Spears has been charged with DUI in connection with her arrest last month by California Highway Patrol officers.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Wildfires
Th Sandy Fire, Bain Fire and Verona Fire haved forced evacuations for residents in parts of Ventura and Riverside counties. See a map of the fires.
May 20, 2026Open source
Southern California's Sandy Fire in Simi Valley reaches nearly 1,700 acres with 15% containment On Tuesday,...
On Tuesday, fire officials said the Sandy Fire had experienced significant growth due to shifting winds, steep terrain and canyon-driven fire behavior.
May 20, 2026Open source
Sandy Fire: More than 17K under evacuation orders as homes threatened in Southern California
A fast-burning wildfire prompted evacuations and is threatening homes in the Simi Valley area of Ventura County in Southern California.
May 19, 2026Open source
'Justice for Makayla Settles': California dad pleads guilty to incest after daughter's suicide
Stephen Vincent Chavez of Moorpark pleaded guilty to felony incest involving his 18-year-old daughter, Makayla Settles, who later died by suicide. He faces a...
May 19, 2026Open source
Federal agents search homes tied to Ventura County immigration rights group Immigration rights group, VC De...
Immigration rights group, VC Defensa, spoke out against the Department of Homeland Security after federal agents searched some of their members' homes.
May 15, 2026Open source
Transnational burglary crew busted in Westlake Village, authorities say
Authorities in Ventura County say a transnational burglary crew was arrested after a pursuit in Westlake Village.
May 12, 2026Open source
Thousand Oaks man charged with labor trafficking 14-year-old to resell clothes online
A Ventura County man pleaded not guilty to charges that he labor-trafficked a 14-year-old boy, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said.
May 7, 2026Open source
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FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in race for California governor
Hilton faces a challenging electorate in the November election, as California has nearly twice as many registered Democrats as Republicans. If elected he wou...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Obituary: Kenneth R. Server
Kenneth R. Server Kenneth Server, 93, passed away peacefully May 23, 2026, at the Oaks Assisted Care facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Born April 14, 1933, in Al...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Dan Walters: Egged on by Trump, right-wing ecosystem makes baseless claims of California voter fraud
As California's notoriously slow ballot counting continues, right-wing media and some Republicans are taking their lead from President Trump and claiming vot...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
The American Plan and the 2026 Elections
Woody Guthrie proudly sang “This land is your land, this land is my land / From California to the New York island,” but, in fact, the conversion of vast...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Bartlett and West gives updates on California’s latest city projects
Bartlett and West updated the City of California on four of its latest projects.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
San Jose, CA, Firefighter Pocketed More than $1M in Overtime in Three Years
In 2025, San Jose Fire Engineer Spence Piercy earned $437,337 in overtime last year, twice his base pay.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Young Kim and Ken Calvert projected to face off in Republican-on-Republican battle for California’s 40th...
That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California's 40th Congressional District.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Massive surf hits the coast and leads to several rescues, mutant Wedge draws crowds
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the Southern California coast through Thursday afternoon — the largest waves are anticipat...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton hasn’t seen evidence of election rigging in California’s race for governor
Steve Hilton's comments put him somewhat at odds with President Donald Trump, a supporter, who alleged that Democrats are rigging the election
Jun 10, 2026Open source
It’s official: Becerra, Hilton move on to November governor’s election
Former Democratic U.S. Health Secretary and California Attorney General Becerra will face off in November against Republican former Fox host Hilton.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton hasn’t seen evidence of election rigging in California’s race for governor
Steve Hilton's comments put him somewhat at odds with President Donald Trump, a supporter, who alleged that Democrats are rigging the election
Jun 10, 2026Open source
It’s official: Becerra, Hilton move on to November governor’s election
Former Democratic U.S. Health Secretary and California Attorney General Becerra will face off in November against Republican former Fox host Hilton.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Google-backed initiative seeks to release 32 million mosquitoes in 2 states for disease control
The Debug project is seeking permission from the EPA to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes in both Florida and California over a 2-year period.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
California couple use hatchet, water bottle to fight off bear attack in Mammoth Lakes
A California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Becerra and Hilton spar about electoral integrity as Trump claims California elections are rigged
As Trump pushed unfounded claims that California’s elections are rigged, the security of the ballot box became a flash point in the governor's race.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
BLK Events LA hosts a block party in Leimert Park
News Home Page California Election 2024 Housing & Homelessness Politics Science & Medicine World & Nation Business Artificial Intelligence Autos Jobs, Labor...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
NorCal forecast: Impact Days Wednesday through Saturday over fire risk, heat concerns
KCRA 3's weather team has issued Impact Days for Wednesday, Thursday Friday & Saturday in Northern California over wind and heat concerns.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Ventura is in Ventura County, California.
Region: Southern California
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93001, 93002, 93003, 93004, 93005, 93006, 93007, 93009
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FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in race for California governor
Hilton faces a challenging electorate in the November election, as California has nearly twice as many registered Democrats as Republicans. If elected he wou...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Obituary: Kenneth R. Server
Kenneth R. Server Kenneth Server, 93, passed away peacefully May 23, 2026, at the Oaks Assisted Care facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Born April 14, 1933, in Al...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Dan Walters: Egged on by Trump, right-wing ecosystem makes baseless claims of California voter fraud
As California's notoriously slow ballot counting continues, right-wing media and some Republicans are taking their lead from President Trump and claiming vot...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
The American Plan and the 2026 Elections
Woody Guthrie proudly sang “This land is your land, this land is my land / From California to the New York island,” but, in fact, the conversion of vast...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Bartlett and West gives updates on California’s latest city projects
Bartlett and West updated the City of California on four of its latest projects.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
San Jose, CA, Firefighter Pocketed More than $1M in Overtime in Three Years
In 2025, San Jose Fire Engineer Spence Piercy earned $437,337 in overtime last year, twice his base pay.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Young Kim and Ken Calvert projected to face off in Republican-on-Republican battle for California’s 40th...
That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California's 40th Congressional District.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Massive surf hits the coast and leads to several rescues, mutant Wedge draws crowds
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the Southern California coast through Thursday afternoon — the largest waves are anticipat...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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