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Tuesday, September 22
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Ventura County · Los Angeles · San Luis Obispo
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Local News·2 hours ago
Ventura County Animal Services is highlighting Monty, a friendly 4-year-old neutered male Siberian Husky currently available for adoption at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Originally found in Simi Valley, Monty weighs 60 pounds, gets along great with people, and is open to dog siblings. VCAS is currently waiving adoption fees for all pets to encourage local community members to adopt.
public safety·2 hours ago
Ventura Police Department detectives arrested three Buena High School students—two 15-year-olds and one 14-year-old—for creating and circulating threatening videos depicting an AI-generated Dr. Seuss "Cat in the Hat" character making ominous threats toward local schools. The arrests come as school districts across Ventura County, including the Santa Paula Unified School District, issue urgent advisories warning families about the disturbing nationwide viral trend and reminding students that digital threats carry serious legal consequences.
Local News·2 hours ago
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office and the Ventura County Sheriff's Foundation hosted the 11th Annual "Coppers and Choppers" open house at the agency's Aviation Unit hangar at Camarillo Airport on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The free, family-friendly event gave residents a hands-on look at sheriff's rescue helicopters, patrol squad cars, SWAT vehicles, and tactical demonstrations featuring K-9 and Mounted Patrol units.
Public Safety·2 hours ago
During a traffic enforcement stop, Ventura Police Department officers intercepted an illegal electric motorcycle equipped with a high-powered 6,500-watt motor capable of speeds up to 50 mph. Law enforcement officials determined the vehicle featured a non-registerable 15-digit VIN, making it illegal for operation on public roads or bike paths under California law. The rider was cited, and the motorcycle was impounded as authorities warn residents about mislabeled electric vehicles.
Crime·2 hours ago
During a proactive traffic patrol over the weekend, Thousand Oaks Police Deputy Misiorowski initiated a vehicle stop that led to the discovery of brass knuckles, a loaded handgun, and cocaine. The driver was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance while armed and was arrested on multiple felony firearm and narcotics charges.
Crime·3 hours ago
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced on September 18, 2026, that 28-year-old Jaden Joseph Pullen of Ojai changed his plea to guilty across five felony sexual assault charges involving two additional victims. The assaults occurred in Ojai in 2018, with the victims stepping forward in 2020 after Pullen was convicted of forcible rape and sodomy in a separate case. Pullen faces up to 27 years and 4 months in state prison at his November 16 sentencing.
Society·22 hours ago
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at Resolutions Living, a luxury $7.7 million addiction treatment center in Los Angeles.
CRIME·3 days ago
Following a multi-agency investigation utilizing Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office arrested two 22-year-old Los Angeles County probationers responsible for a string of catalytic converter thefts in Oak Park and Thousand Oaks. Detectives executed search warrants in South Gate and Bell Gardens, arresting Ismael De Jesus Angel and Adrian Barajas Mejia, and recovering physical evidence along with an unlawfully possessed firearm.
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