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The Latest Breaking News from Ventura County

High gas prices lead to climate rollback

Industry lobbyists' well-funded referendum could sway voters with misinformation

Salon

California Oil Industry Uses High Gasoline Prices to Roll Back Climate Agenda, Critics Allege

After industry lobbyists halted the oil and gas well safe-distance law, their well-funded referendum could sway voters with misinformation.

Capital & Main

Storm flooding compounds misery for California farms and workers

The sun was shining again recently when Fidencio Velasquez visited what used to be 90 acres of prime Ventura County strawberry fields.

Los Angeles Times

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Helicopters evacuate residents of Ventura County town left isolated by storm damage

LOS ANGELES — Andre Christou watched as the storms that have drenched much of California over the last two weeks turned from serene to scary in the remote wooded community of Matilija Canyon in Los Padres National Forest. She listened to a swollen creek push boulders down the canyon and…

Los Angeles Times

1 dead, 1 critically injured after car plunges 330 feet off Ventura County cliff

LOS ANGELES — A family member reportedly was the first to find a car that had plunged 330 feet off the road on Sunday night, after receiving a phone call from one of the victims.

Los Angeles Times

5 killed in crash on Pacific Coast Highway in California

LOS ANGELES — Five people were killed Sunday morning in a fiery crash near Mugu Rock on Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County that shuttered the roadway for hours.

Los Angeles Times

Republicans optimistic about their chances in California districts that gave Biden big victories

LOS ANGELES — As the sun set behind rows of modest homes, Republican Matt Jacobs knocked on doors urging voters in Oxnard to ditch their incumbent Democratic congresswoman and pick him to improve their quality of life.

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The story behind ‘the best-kept secret in Southern California,’ hosting its first pro event this week after a century of play

Steve Stricker said there is nothing like this little-known California gem on the PGA Tour schedule.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sick sea lions spotted along Ventura County coast

LOS ANGELES — Sea lions are being poisoned by a toxin found in plankton and reports of the sick animals being spotted along the Ventura County coast are skyrocketing, according to an animal rescue organization.

Los Angeles Times

LPGA’s Mediheal Championship is staying in California, but moving (and now it’s a home game for Danielle Kang)

The field of 120 golfers will compete for a $1.8 million purse over the four-day, 72-hole tournament.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Britney Spears' Ex Convicted of Trespassing in Wedding Raid

A man once briefly married to Britney Spears has been convicted of aggravated trespassing and battery at the pop star’s June wedding. Jason Alexander, 40, pleaded no contest to the two misdemeanor counts in a California court, prosecutors in Ventura County announced Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Elected Official vs. [Chocolate] Dick At Your Door

Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks sues a company that's in the business of delivering "chocolate Dick[s]," "offensive 5 inch chocolate phallus[es] with no redeeming social qualities, whatsoever."

Reason

Potsie for mayor? 'Happy Days' alum Anson Williams says he's running for office in Ojai, California

LOS ANGELES — Potsie for ... mayor? "Happy Days" actor Anson Williams is planning to run for office in his hometown of Ojai, in Ventura County.

Los Angeles Times

Britney Spears’ Ex Ordered to Trial on Stalking Charge

A California judge found Monday that there is enough evidence against a man once briefly married to Britney Spears who showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding to go to trial on a felony stalking charge. After a two-hour preliminary hearing, Ventura County Judge David Worley ruled that 40-year-old…

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Spears’ Ex Who Appeared at Wedding Charged with Stalking

A man once briefly married to Britney Spears who showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari was charged Monday with felony stalking. Jason Alexander, 40, pleaded not guilty in Ventura County court to the charge, along with misdemeanor counts of trespassing, vandalism and battery.…

Evening Standard

Britney Spears’ ex-husband Jason Alexander charged with stalking after ‘crashing’ singer’s wedding to Sam Asghari

Jason Alexander, 40, pleaded not guilty to the charge as well as four misdemeanours at a court hearing in Ventura County

Daily Mirror

Son arrested after police officers discover mum’s dismembered body in bin

Ventura County Sheriff’s office has said it is investigating Tomoko’s death as a homicide, but the district attorney's office has not released details on the charges

Los Angeles Times

Federal plan to thin forest on Pine Mountain draws lawsuits from Patagonia, Ojai and others

LOS ANGELES — Popular Ventura, California-based clothing brand Patagonia, the city of Ojai, Ventura County and several environmental groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service in an attempt to stop a forest-thinning project on Pine Mountain in Los Padres National Forest.

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Family, friends honor soccer star Katie Meyer at memorial

LOS ANGELES — As a goalie, Katie Meyer threw her body into more than a thousand unflinching dives to make game-winning saves. She helped lead Stanford University to a 2019 NCAA championship with several late-game blocks, but before that she made numerous saves at Newbury Park High School in Ventura…

Daily Mirror

Naya Rivera's family settles wrongful death lawsuit after Glee star drowned

Glee star Naya Rivera was confirmed dead at the age of 33 in July 2020 after she drowned during a boating trip in Lake Piru, Ventura County, with her son Josey

Benzinga

Element 7 Opens Ventura's First Cannabis Retail Express Outlet

Element 7 opened its newest retail cannabis concept store in the heart of Ventura County over the weekend. Located on Channel Islands Blvd, Element 7 Port Hueneme is Element 7's newest dispensary to open in California and the first retail express outlet in its portfolio.

Chicago Sun-Times

An opinion from a California judge shows federal courts have no respect for gun rights

The Supreme Court may finally rectify that situation when it rules on the constitutionality of a New York law that gives local authorities wide discretion to decide who may carry guns in public.

Reason

A Federal Judge's Satirical Opinion Highlights Disrespect for the Second Amendment

After more than a decade of subversion, the Supreme Court has a chance to rectify this situation.

Reason

9th Circuit Panel Says Pandemic-Inspired Shutdowns of Gun Stores Were Unconstitutional

Judge Lawrence VanDyke included a satirical opinion that his colleagues can use when they decide otherwise.

Los Angeles Times

Terrifying video, 911 calls released three years after Borderline mass shooting

LOS ANGELES — “I have a bullet wound right here,” the panicked caller can be heard telling a 911 operator, his voice trembling. “I have my best friend shot.”

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