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Grossman TrialMay 14, 20262 minKARIM ISKANDER REMEMBERS HIS SONS' LIVES ON THE WITNESS STAND
Karim Iskander took a jury down memory lane, sharing the dreams and joys of his two boys before the 2020 crash.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 14, 20262 minOXNARD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING $35,000 COPPER FOUNTAIN FROM THE COLLECTION
A handcrafted copper fountain at a popular shopping center was destroyed for a quick payday.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 14, 20262 minA Durley Park fight with baseball bats ended with a loaded gun and three arrests
Police stopped a getaway car leaving Durley Park after a violent brawl broke out in broad daylight.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 14, 20262 minCAMARILLO POST OFFICE MAIL THIEVES BUSTED AFTER $100K CHECK WASHING SPREE
They stuffed the mailbox with cardboard. Then they stole your checks. Police caught two men who used a simple trick to steal mail and drain over $100,000 from local bank accounts.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 13, 20262 min3 BUSTED AFTER MIDDLE-OF-THE-NIGHT CAR BURGLARY IN PORT HUENEME
The Port Hueneme Police Department successfully intercepted a late-night burglary crew this week, proving that quick-thinking neighbors are often the best defense against property crime.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsMay 13, 20261 minTHE VENTURA AQUATIC CENTER IS FINALLY OPENING FOR THE SUMMER
The Ventura Aquatic Center is kicking off its first Open Swim of the season this Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Families can head over to the Kimball Road facility to enjoy the 25-meter recreation pool, the water play area, and the popular water slides.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsMay 13, 20262 minSUPPORT VENTURA’S MOUNTED PATROL WITH PIZZA AND BINGO
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Tony’s Pizzaria will host a fundraiser from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to support the city’s Mounted Patrol Unit.
Lana J. Yang
Grossman TrialMay 13, 20264 minSCOTT ERICKSON GRILLED OVER LIES AND DECEIT ON THE 14th DAY OF GROSSMAN CIVIL TRIAL
In a courtroom filled with tension on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Erickson faced a relentless cross-examination that forced him to confront his own history of dishonesty following the 2020 crash that killed Mark and Jacob Iskander.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 13, 20264 minOXNARD DEALER CONVICTED AFTER POLICE FIND 8 POUNDS OF METH
The streets of Oxnard have become the frontline of a significant narcotics battle as the Ventura County District Attorney Office announced the conviction of Christopher Alexander Rodriguez for his role in a massive methamphetamine distribution ring.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 12, 20264 minSCAMMERS PLEAD GUILTY FOR COMMITTING ELDER FRAUD AFTER VENTURA STING
Shaohua Sun of Monterey Park and Yanwen Gu of Rosemead both pled guilty to felony conspiracy to commit elder abuse following a fast moving investigation by the Ventura Police Department.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsMay 12, 20263 minSIMI VALLEY PD TO REVEAL MILITARY GEAR INVENTORY AT PUBLIC MEETING
On Monday June 15 2026 at 5:30 p.m. inside the Emergency Operations Center at 3901 Alamo Street the department will host a community meeting to discuss exactly what kind of high powered gear is being used on local streets.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 12, 20263 min$100K THOUSAND OAKS HEIST ENDS IN HIGH-SPEED CHASE
A six figure burglary in Thousand Oaks ended in a dramatic high speed pursuit and multiple arrests on Tuesday May 5 2026 as law enforcement successfully recovered a massive haul of stolen property.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 12, 20264 minOXNARD MONSTER SENTENCED TO DIE IN PRISON FOR ATTACKING CHILD
On Monday, May 11, 2026, Jesus Gonzalez-Arteaga, 45, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole (LWOP).
Lana J. Yang
Grossman TrialMay 11, 20263 minEX-DODGER SCOTT ERICKSON FINALLY TAKES THE STAND IN THE 11TH DAY OF GROSSMAN DEATH TRIAL
The high-stakes atmosphere at the Van Nuys Courthouse reached a boiling point today, Monday, May 11, 2026, as former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson took the stand for a second day of grueling testimony. This marks the first time the public has heard a sustained, direct defense from Erickson regarding the 2020 Westlake Village crash that claimed the lives of Mark and Jacob Iskander.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 11, 20262 minOVER TWO POUNDS OF METH SEIZED IN CAMARILLO
Over the weekend of May 9–10, 2026, deputies from the Camarillo Police Department, which operates under the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, successfully intercepted a significant quantity of methamphetamine and cocaine during a proactive traffic stop.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 11, 2026MOORPARK MAN SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS FOR GIRLFRIEND’S DEATH IN HOTEL
Nearly six years after a tragic and violent encounter at a local hotel, the family of Sara Marie Goodwin finally has a measure of legal finality. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Ventura County Superior Court Judge David Worley sentenced William Justin Koznar, 38, of Moorpark, to the maximum term of 11 years in state prison.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEMay 11, 20263 minOXNARD MAN CONVICTED OF HATE CRIMES AFTER KNIFE ATTACK ON COUPLE
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, a jury officially convicted George Albert Pierce, 72, of Oxnard, on multiple felony counts, including criminal threats, attempted commercial burglary, and violation of civil rights, all with hate crime enhancements attached.
Lana J. Yang
Crime & JusticeMay 8, 2026Final Member of Professional Burglary Crew Sentenced in Simi Valley Heist
The final member of a sophisticated burglary ring responsible for a million-dollar heist in Simi Valley has been sentenced to state prison.
Casey Hayes
CRIME May 8, 20262 minVENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF DISMANTLES ORGANIZED CAR THEFT CREW
A sophisticated, cross-county vehicle theft ring has been dismantled following a targeted investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and multiple specialized task forces.
Elena Sterling
Local NewsMay 8, 20262 minOxnard Community Mourns Local Father Following Fatal Cinco de Mayo Motorcycle Crash
A tragic motorcycle accident in Oxnard on Cinco de Mayo has claimed the life of 34-year-old Alfred Acevedo, leaving the local community in mourning.
Casey Hayes