The decision of the five-member body follows months of community debate and growing concerns about the risks of large-scale lithium-ion battery facilities, which have been linked to dangerous fires in ...

While the recent tragic events involving the gun death of Charlie Kirk have dominated headlines, it is important to remember that firearms are not the only threat facing children as they head back to ...

Question: My daughter uses bad language on a fairly regular basis. Mean, disrespectful words are common when she is expressing emotions and needs. She’s 7 years old, and I’d like to nip foul language ...

A Ventura County judge has denied a defense motion to throw out special allegations in the murder case against a Simi Valley man accused of killing his estranged wife, clearing the way for a jury ...

new countywide initiative is using a splash of blue to ease tension and build trust during encounters between police and people with disabilities. On Sept. 25, law enforcement agencies across Ventura ...

As California’s traditional sports betting efforts remain stalled in political deadlock, gambling giants like DraftKings are setting their sights on a quieter but potentially game-changing alternative ...

For anyone stuck in a frustrating dispute— whether with a neighbor, business owner, or even family members disagreeing over an estate—Al Jerome wants you to know you don’t have to feel helpless. He’s ...

Thirty years ago at a street fair in Monterey, Calif., Jinah Kim stopped at a booth for the nonprofit group Be the Match, where volunteers were recruiting potential bone marrow and stem cell donors.

Adventist Health Simi Va l – ley announced it is the first hospital in Ventura County to offer Optilume, an FDA-approved treatment for men with urethral stricture disease. A urethral stricture occurs ...

Community members curious about how things work at the Thousand Oaks Police Department have the opportunity to get an in-depth introduction. The department is offering a 12-week Citizen Academy at the ...

State lawmakers recently took a significant step toward safeguarding animals and consumers through a trio of bills that form a powerful and necessary move to dismantle the deceptive pipeline that ...

From fireworks and parades to concerts and drone shows, Independence Day celebrations across Ventura County will span four days this year, offering family fun, patriotic music and plenty of reasons to ...