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Jan 3, 2025 · An elderly couple was found dead at a home in Camarillo Thursday afternoon in what authorities are investigating as a homicide-suicide. Ventura County Sheriff's personnel responded shortly before ...

Dec 31, 2024 · The driver of the Mustang left the scene on foot and hadn't been found as of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, officials said. The CHP's log indicates authorities checked with local hospitals in search of walk ...

Aug 13, 2024 · The Wings Over Camarillo Air Show rolls across local skies this weekend for its 43rd edition. This year's event pays tribute to the pilots who helped aviation reach greater heights.

Tony Biasotti is an investigative reporter with the Ventura County Star. He has lived in Ventura and covered Ventura County since 2004, as a reporter with the Star, as a freelance journalist, and ...

Dec 28, 2024 · The final Falcon 9 launch of Starlink low-orbiting satellites from California this year is scheduled for liftoff this on Saturday, according to SpaceX.. The launch window for 22 internet ...

Dec 11, 2024 · (This story has been updated with new information.) A brush fire near the Simi Valley Landfill Wednesday morning sent smoke toward Highway 118 and closed some westbound lanes for a time.

Dec 31, 2024 · California is starting the new year with laws to crack down on retail theft and smash-and-grab robberies. “California’s new laws tackle today’s biggest emerging challenges head-on,” Gov ...

Jan 14, 2025 · An evacuation order was issued around 9:30 p.m. Monday, however, for the Santa Clara River between the 101 Freeway and Victoria Avenue. No residential structures were evacuated.

Nov 17, 2024 · Ehab ran back into his house and led the way outside into a morning blackened by smoke but still glowing with fire. They ran to the one car parked outside, yelling as they threw themselves inside.