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CRIMEApr 23, 20261 minUBER DRIVER OUT ON BOND DESPITE RAPING & KIDNAPPING CAMARILLO PASSENGER
A Bakersfield Uber driver is officially heading to trial following a disturbing sexual assault investigation in Camarillo. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that 36-year-old Simranjit Singh Sekhon has been held to answer on felony charges of kidnapping to commit rape and the rape of an unconscious perso
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsApr 23, 20261 minIS THIS YOUR KEY FOB? LOCAL VENTURA MOM TURNS IN LOST TOYOTA KEYS
Is that missing Toyota key fob yours? Local mom Gina Marin is looking to save a neighbor a massive headache (and an expensive replacement bill) after her son spotted a set of lost keys on a busy downtown corner.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEApr 23, 20261 minSIMI VALLEY BIKER BUSTED FOR DUI AFTER WIPING OUT IN HIGH SPEED POLICE CHASE
A Simi Valley man is in handcuffs after trying to outrun the law on a motorcycle, only to end up smashing into a curb.
Elena Sterling
CRIMEApr 23, 20261 minTEEN DRUG DEALER BUSTED FOR SELLING DRUGS ON SOCIAL MEDIA THAT LEAD TO OVERDOSES
A Moorpark teenager is in handcuffs after his side hustle selling drugs on social media allegedly sent two other kids to the hospital.
Lana J. Yang
Crime & JusticeApr 23, 2026Family Seeks Justice for Makayla Renee Settles Amid Legal Battle Over Father's Charges
The family of Makayla Renee Settles is demanding accountability and more severe charges against her father following her tragic death and allegations of assault.
Casey Hayes
Local NewsApr 22, 20262 minVENTURA COUNTY'S KIDSTREAM CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SETS OPENING DATE FOR MAY 21
The wait is finally over for Ventura County families as kidSTREAM Children’s Museum officially announced its grand opening for May 21, 2026. This milestone fulfills a years-long promise to bring a world-class, hands-on learning center to the heart of the region. Located at the site of the former Camarillo Public Library, the new 30,000-square-foot campus is purpose-built for the more than 200,000 children growing up in the 805 area.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEApr 22, 20261 minVENTURA D.A.’S INSTAGRAM BLOWN UP BY PROTESTERS AS FEARS GROW THAT MAKAYLA’S RAPIST FATHER WILL WALK FREE
The Ventura County DA’s Instagram is absolute chaos right now. Every post they put up is getting buried under hundreds of "Justice for Makayla" comments from people who are terrified the system is about to drop the ball.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsApr 22, 20261 minIS CAMARILLO FIXING A MOBILE HOME PARK PROBLEM THAT DOESN’T EXIST?
Mobile home park owners are firing back at a proposed rent control ordinance, calling it a useless headache that will only trigger legal drama. They claim the city is interfering with long-term leases that already work and warned that if this passes, residents will lose those protections for good.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsApr 22, 20261 minMASSIVE SEWAGE SPILL SHUTS DOWN VENTURA COUNTY BEACHES
The spill reportedly came from a failure at the Oxnard Water Resources Recovery Facility, sending primary treated wastewater out through an offshore pipe. The "no-go" zone is huge right now. It stretches from Port Hueneme Beach Park all the way down to the Point Mugu Naval Base.
Lana J. Yang
Missing ReportApr 22, 20261 minDEMENTIA PATIENT DISAPPEARS FROM THOUSAND OAKS HOME
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's help in locating Brent Hartley, a 72-year-old Thousand Oaks resident who has been missing since Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEApr 22, 20261 minOXNARD POLICE SHOOT MACHETE-WIELDING SUSPECT OUTSIDE EL FORTIN RESTAURANT
An afternoon lunch in Oxnard turned into a violent scene on Monday, April 20, 2026, when police shot a man allegedly armed with a machete outside a popular local eatery.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEApr 21, 20261 minOXNARD MAN’S OWN GPS MONITOR TRACKS HIM STRAIGHT TO PRISON FOR CRIME SPREE
Jordan Corrales is heading to state prison for over seven years after committing a string of violent crimes while wearing a GPS ankle monitor that tracked his every move. The 24-year-old Oxnard man was sentenced on March 25, 2026, to seven years and four months in prison following convictions in two separate cases involving vehicle theft, domestic violence, and felony evasion.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEApr 21, 20261 minMAKAYLA’S FATHER NO-SHOWS AS SUPPORTERS STORM THE COURTHOUSE
Did you know the "March for Makayla" hit the Ventura County Courthouse today, only for the father at the center of it all to never show up? Stephen Vincent Chavez was scheduled to face a judge this morning for an early disposition conference regarding felony incest charges, but he was reportedly nowhere to be found in the courtroom.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsApr 21, 20261 minFREE PROM DRESSES IN FILLMORE: PROM DRESS PROJECT IS BACK!
Prom is expensive, but looking like a million bucks doesn’t have to cost you a dime. One Step A La Vez is hosting their annual Prom Dress Project, and they are giving away everything you need for the big night, totally for free.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEApr 21, 20261 minTWO ARRESTED IN THOUSAND OAKS AFTER TIRE AND RIM THEFT SPREE
Two men from Central California are behind bars today after Thousand Oaks deputies caught them red-handed with a trunk full of stolen tires and rims. The bust occurred just after midnight on Sunday, April 19, 2026, following a proactive investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEApr 21, 20261 min28 YEAR OLD OXNARD MAN ARRESTED AFTER SHOOTING AT A PARK
An afternoon at College Estate Park turned into a scene of chaos on Sunday when a 28 year old man opened fire after a heated argument. Oxnard police rushed to the park just before 2:30 p.m. to find a 24 year old victim bleeding from a gunshot wound.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEApr 20, 20261 minWHISPERED 911 CALL SAVES 16 YEAR OLD LOCKED IN CLOSET BY SIMI VALLEY TEEN
A 17 year old boy is in custody after a violent domestic dispute escalated into kidnapping and false imprisonment at a Simi Valley home on Friday evening. The Simi Valley Police Department responded to the 2200 block of Desert Creek Avenue just before 7 p.m. on April 17 2026.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsApr 20, 20261 minSPEEDING T-BONE SMASHES INTO SANTA PAULA ST. HOME
A scary crash on Santa Paula Street sent a truck flying right into a family's house this morning. It started when a blue car speeding way over the limit slammed into a white truck with significant force. The impact caused the truck to careen off the roadway and into the residence, resulting in serious structural damage to the home.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEApr 20, 20261 minNEWBURY PARK MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO HORRIFIC PICKAXE MURDER OF DISABLED BROTHER
Zuberi Kalaikulokahiokalani Sharp has officially pled guilty to second degree murder in the killing of his 15 year old half brother Zayde. The 26 year old defendant admitted to the brutal attack during a court appearance on March 30 2026.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEApr 20, 20261 minSTOLEN RIFLE AND DRUM MAGS FELON BACK IN CUSTODY AFTER WILD OXNARD CHASE
Christopher Adam Mack is back in handcuffs after leading Oxnard police on a car and foot chase with a stolen rifle and high capacity drum magazines in his seat.
Lana J. Yang