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Sheriff Jim Fryhoff is "Clearing the Lies" on ICE Transfers

In a direct response to what he calls "misconceptions and lies," Sheriff Jim Fryhoff is using raw data to explain why his jails aren't helping with federal immigration sweeps.

Kind Joe

GROSSMAN’S MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR WAR TO OVERTURN A MURDER CONVICTION

The case of Rebecca Grossman has shifted from the scene of a fatal 2020 hit-and-run into a sophisticated, multi-million dollar psychological operation.

Kind Joe

EXCLUSIVE: Family of Marisol Flores Speaks Out After Newborn Murder Charges

Marisol Flores, 30, was arrested for allegedly killing her newborn at a homeless encampment in Oxnard. Her cousin describes her struggles with addiction and mental health issues over the past decade, highlighting a broken support system after her mother was deported. The case has sparked public outcry as her family seeks to provide context to her situation.

Kind Joe

Elite Rooter’s Book Keeper Arrested After Embezzling Hundreds of Thousands in Oxnard

Joseph Ladra

Family Pleads for Help After E-Bike Stolen in Simi Valley

A Simi Valley family is reeling after a thief stole a young man's e-bike from the Meadowwood Apartments around 4:00 a.m. Thursday. The bike was the son's primary mode of transportation to work, and the family is urging neighbors to check surveillance footage and watch local online marketplaces.

Joseph Ladra

Married Couple Arrested for Stealing $4,000 Guitar from Thousand Oaks Shop

A grand theft at a Thousand Oaks music shop has ended with the arrest of a married couple, Steven and Jenalle Smith. The duo allegedly swiped a high-value guitar from the 1500 block of East Thousand Oaks Boulevard before fleeing to a motorhome "hideout" in Orange County.

Joseph Ladra

83-Year-Old Woman Dies One Week After Oxnard Vehicle Collision

The Oxnard Police Department has confirmed the passing of an elderly passenger involved in a two-vehicle crash at Gonzales Road and Gallatin Place. The victim, an 83 year old woman, succumbed to her injuries seven days after her GMC Acadia was broadsided by a turning Ford Expedition.

Joseph Ladra

Firefighters Assist with Highway Delivery of Baby Boy on 23 Freeway

Joseph Ladra

Jury Trial Scheduled for Former Professor in 2023 Protest Death

The manslaughter case against Loay Alnaji, 53, is headed to a jury trial on February 18. Alnaji, a former Moorpark College professor, is accused of striking pro-Israel counter-protester Paul Kessler with a megaphone during a November 2023 demonstration at the intersection of Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards, leading to Kessler's death.

Joseph Ladra

Actor Justin Baldoni Lists Ojai Compound for Rent Amid Legal Drama

Actor and director Justin Baldoni has officially shifted his primary residence to Tennessee, purchasing a $3.4 million mansion in Nashville. As part of his move away from the West Coast, the It Ends With Us star has placed his 12 acre Ojai mountain retreat, Moon Mountain Villa, on the luxury rental market.

Joseph Ladra

Burglary Suspect Arrested After Breaking Into Ojai Private School

Students and staff at Villanova Preparatory School were placed on high alert early Saturday morning after a man forced his way into a campus dormitory. The suspect, identified as a local transient, was caught on surveillance attempting to break into a secured closet before being confronted by school personnel.

Joseph Ladra

Ventura County Sheriff Launches New SB 54 Compliance Dashboard

In a major move toward transparency, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has officially launched a new public-facing dashboard dedicated to Senate Bill 54 (the Values Act). The portal provides real-time data on how the jail interacts with federal immigration authorities while ensuring compliance with state laws that prohibit local enforcement from assisting in most deportations.

Joseph Ladra

Simi Valley Car Theft Leads to High-Speed Pursuit into Los Angeles

A 28 year old woman and her boyfriend are in custody after allegedly stealing an acquaintance's car while she was shopping in Simi Valley. The theft triggered a wild chase that spanned the 118 Freeway and ended in a foot pursuit where the female suspect was seen inhaling from a balloon while walking her dogs.

Joseph Ladra

Newbury Park Man Arrested for Alleged Sex Trafficking of a Minor

Following a nearly three year investigation, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 43 year old Carlos Reid at a local motel. Detectives from the East County Sexual Assault Unit allege that Reid groomed a juvenile victim in Agoura, eventually filming sexual acts in Thousand Oaks to distribute online for financial gain.

Joseph Ladra

Los Angeles Man Arrested for Human Trafficking of Ventura County Minor

A month-long investigation into a missing local juvenile has ended with the rescue of the victim and the arrest of 23 year old Bryan Jessie Garcia. Detectives allege Garcia used social media flattery and emotional manipulation to coerce the minor into leaving their home for a life of exploitation near Los Angeles’ Figueroa Street corridor.

Joseph Ladra

Representative Carbajal Secures Over $6 Million for Ventura County Projects

The newly signed Fiscal Year 2026 federal spending bill is bringing a massive financial injection to Ventura County. U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal confirmed that nearly $6.7 million in grants will be allocated specifically to maintain regional maritime economic strength and clear a tragic backlog of unidentified human remains.

Joseph Ladra

23-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed in Oxnard Traffic Collision

A tragic collision on a stretch of Wooley Road notorious for poor lighting has claimed the life of 23 year old Jacob Dildine. The young bicyclist was traveling near Industrial Avenue when he was struck from behind by a Toyota Highlander driven by a 79 year old woman.

Joseph Ladra

Ventura County Waives Permit Fees for Residents Facing Storm Damage

Following heart-wrenching reports of property "dropping out of sight" near Fillmore, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to waive certain permit fees for emergency repairs. The move aims to assist homeowners like Cindy Jackson, whose Grand Avenue residence was deemed unsafe after a pepper tree and a chunk of her yard vanished into the racing waters of Sespe Creek.

Joseph Ladra

Kris McDonald Appointed Permanent Chief of Ventura Fire Department

Following a nationwide search, the City of Ventura has officially promoted Interim Chief Kris McDonald to lead the Ventura Fire Department. McDonald, a 22-year veteran of the department, will take the helm permanently on January 31, overseeing nearly 100 sworn staff and six fire stations.

Joseph Ladra

Ventura County Secures $700,000 Federal Grant for Cold Case DNA Testing

Rep. Salud Carbajal has announced the successful passage of several high-priority funding projects for Ventura County within the 2026 Fiscal Year spending bill. The federal package prioritizes coastal infrastructure and provides critical resources for law enforcement to tackle a growing backlog of unidentified remains.

Joseph Ladra