High school football season enters its third week overall. And there are some big-time matchups involving local teams, including CIF-SS champions Newbury Park and Pacifica squaring off in a nonleague ...

Bryn Spejcher, who stabbed a Thousand Oaks man to death in 2018 while in the depths of a cannabis-induced psychotic episode, is appealing her conviction. A jury found Spejcher guilty in December 2023 ...

While today’s California high schools boast cutting-edge technology and modern amenities, some of the state’s most iconic campuses date back to the 1800s. These historic institutions were founded in ...

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As Ventura County heads into summer, the chance of an encounter with a rattlesnake increases for area residents and visitors. Drawn out by the summer warmth, the cold-blooded creatures can not only be ...

The U.S. House passed a sweeping Republican bill, backed by President Trump, that proposes significant changes to taxes, Medi-Cal, food stamps, and border security. The bill narrowly passed the House ...

An assault in Simi Valley outside the Regal Cinemas Aug. 1 is being investigated as a possible hate crime. The Simi Valley Police Department said officers were called to the movie theater on Tapo ...

The third major meteor shower of the year, the Aquarids meteors are considered the best shower of the year for the Southern Hemisphere. But the meteor shower can still be seen around the globe, where ...

A man pleaded guilty Aug. 12 to bringing a loaded firearm into offices at the Port of Hueneme, a commercial harbor on Ventura County's coastline. California law forbids carrying a loaded firearm in ...

Week 1 in high school football has a full schedule, including Thousand vs. Ventura, Camarillo vs. Rio Mesa and Agoura vs. Westlake. Follow all the games live here. FINAL: Camarillo 22, Rio Mesa 14; ...

There's plenty to do for the Fourth of July in Ventura County from viewing fireworks to participating in parades or car shows and concerts. You can enjoy the weekend on a budget with free events or ...

Easter is right around the corner, an important holiday in the Christian faith that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The day follows a 40-day period known as Lent and the date it is ...