During the early afternoon of Saturday, April 4, a group of nearly 200 juveniles riding bicycles and e-bikes traveled in several large packs from Victoria Avenue to the area of Main Street and Mills Road. While stopped at a red light, the group swarmed a motorcyclist, causing him to fall to the ground. The juveniles then kicked and punched the victim before fleeing the area ...

The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Jonah Slatky a 53 year-old-man of Somis, has been charged with six counts of alleged felony workers’ compensation insurance premium fraud, with an alleged loss of approximately $519,000. The complaint further alleges a special enhancement for losses exceeding $100,000, as well as aggravating factors including...

Ventura Superior Court is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the Ventura County Civil Grand Jury. The application period is January 1, 2026, through May 1, 2026. Jurors selected will serve as civil grand jurors for the July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 term.

Interested Ventura County citizens must have the following qualifications:<...

Here on California’s Central Coast, the legacy of resistance runs deep. Many generations of farmworkers have organized, spoken out, and demanded dignity in the face of exploitation. The courage of today’s farmworkers who carry on that legacy through union and community organizing is a source of inspiration.

One powerful yet often overlooked part of our history ...

The Oxnard arts community officially launched Arts, Culture & Creativity Month this April with a vibrant public celebration of the newly designated Downtown Oxnard Cultural District—bringing together artists, cultural leaders, and community stakeholders for a dynamic kickoff event that took place last Wednesday, April 1 at the Oxnar...