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Pop CultureMay 21, 20263 minBritney Spears allegedly told cops she took Adderall and Prozac before DUI arrest
Police reports say the singer claimed she could drink “four bottles of wine” and still function, though her DUI charge was later reduced.
Kristian Thorne
CrimeMay 21, 20262 minDAD SENTENCED TO 3 YEARS IN CALIFORNIA AFTER R*PING HIS OWN DAUGHTER
A Southern California man faces three years in prison after pleading guilty to abusing his daughter, who died by suicide months after the incident.
dell jayy
Grossman TrialMay 20, 20262 minNancy Iskander, a mother, saved memories for her sons who never got to grow up
Nancy Iskander shared a heartbreaking detail in court about the private email accounts she created to save memories for her sons before they were killed.
Lana J. Yang
EnvironmentMay 20, 20264 minOver 40,000 People Still Evacuated as Crews Battle Massive Sandy Fire in California
A routine yard chore turned into a disaster in Simi Valley when a tractor hit a rock, sparking a fire that burned nearly 1,700 acres and forced 13,000 people to evacuate.
Casey Hayes
breaking-newsMay 19, 20262 minThe Sandy Fire has roared back to life after winds tore through containment lines
The Sandy Fire is burning heavily again after high winds broke through containment lines, sparking a massive new plume of smoke.
Lana J. Yang
local-newsMay 19, 20262 minNEW FLAMES ERUPT ON SYCAMORE DRIVE AS SANDY FIRE IN SIMI VALLEY RAGES AGAIN
Visible flames have broken out on Sycamore Drive in Simi Valley as high winds challenge crews working to contain the ongoing wildfire threat.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 19, 20262 minMOORPARK FATHER RECEIVES 3 YEARS ONLY DESPITE RAPING HIS OWN DAUGHTER
A Moorpark man has pleaded guilty to incest and providing alcohol to his daughter, who later died by suicide. The case has sparked outrage over the three-year prison sentence.
Lana J. Yang
newsMay 19, 20262 minThe Sandy Fire has burned over 1,300 acres in Simi Valley as crews fight to hold the line
A fast-moving fire in Simi Valley has scorched over 1,300 acres, forcing evacuations and destroying a home as crews work to contain the blaze.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsMay 19, 20263 minHEAVY-DUTY HELICOPTERS SENT BACK TO SIMI VALLEY AS HARSH WINDS THREATEN BUSTER LINES OF SANDY FIRE
Heavy aircraft are swarming Simi Valley to fight a fast-moving, 1,386-acre brush fire fueled by harsh winds.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsMay 19, 20262 minOver 750 firefighters are fighting to stop the Sandy Fire as winds pick up
More than 750 firefighters are working to contain the 1,385-acre Sandy Fire as officials monitor shifting winds and hot spots.
Lana J. Yang
crimeMay 19, 2026A father abused his own daughter and gave her alcohol before she took her own life
A Ventura County man has pleaded guilty to felony incest and providing alcohol to his biological daughter, who died by suicide shortly after.
Beige Parker
newsMay 18, 20262 minA sudden wind shift is pushing the Sandy Fire toward homes in Simi Valley
The Sandy Fire has grown to over 700 acres, forcing new evacuations in Simi Valley as shifting winds push the flames toward residential areas.
Beige Parker
Community NewsMay 18, 20262 minFILLMORE RESIDENTS INVITED TO "COFFEE WITH FIRST RESPONDERS" TOMORROW MORNING
The Fillmore Police and Fire Departments are opening their doors to the community tomorrow morning for an informal gathering focused on local connection.
Elena Sterling
newsMay 18, 20262 minWind-driven 'Sandy Fire' breaks out in Simi Valley
A brush fire in Simi Valley destroyed at least one building as crews work to stop the flames from spreading to more homes.
Beige Parker
local-newsMay 18, 20262 minCALIFORNIA LAUNCHES MASSIVE "CLICK IT OR TICKET" ROADSIDE CRACKDOWN
Ventura police are launching a two-week enforcement campaign to ensure drivers and passengers are buckled up, citing rising concerns over unrestrained fatalities.
Elena Sterling
CRIMEMay 15, 20262 minOXNARD POLICE PULL DRUGS AND A GUN OFF THE STREET IN MAJOR HIGHWAY STOP
Three Oxnard men were arrested Friday morning after the Gang Unit and K9 officers swarmed their vehicle.
Lana J. Yang
CrimeMay 15, 20262 minTWO ARRESTED AFTER RECKLESS E-BIKE CHASE THROUGH VENTURA
Two brothers led Ventura police on a high-speed chase through city streets and a shopping center before being tracked down.
Elena Sterling
Local NewsMay 15, 20263 minWARNING: DANGEROUS SURF HITTING VENTURA & SANTA BARBARA COASTS
The National Weather Service is warning that powerful waves and "rogue" currents are headed for Ventura and Santa Barbara local shores.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 15, 20262 minSANTA PAULA KILLER SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR DOUBLE MURDER
Kristian Fonseca was sentenced to life without parole after a series of violent shootings that terrorized Santa Paula and Ventura.
Lana J. Yang
Grossman TrialMay 14, 20263 min“BLOOD STARTED COMING OUT FROM HIS EARS” A Father describes horrific deaths of Iskander brothers
Karim Iskander told a jury about the desperate moments he spent trying to breathe life back into his son on the pavement.
Lana J. Yang