Ventura County

Man gets life in prison for ex-wife's brutal slaying in Simi Valley

Zarbab Ali was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of Rachael Castillo, his estranged wife and the mother of his children, in Simi Valley. Ali later confessed he dug up her corpse from a shallow grave to rape her before burying her a second time.

January 13, 2026 11:39am PST

'Home Alone' actor Daniel Stern charged with soliciting prostitution in California

Actor Daniel Stern faces a misdemeanor charge of soliciting prostitution in Ventura County following a December hotel citation in Camarillo.

January 13, 2026 8:06am PST

Costco Camarillo warehouse and gas station construction now visible at site

The new Costco warehouse in Camarillo is under construction after years of planning, with site work and building structures now visible from the 101 Freeway.

January 12, 2026 12:10pm PST

'Home Alone' star Daniel Stern cited for soliciting prostitute in Camarillo: report

"Home Alone" star Daniel Stern was recently issued a citation for allegedly soliciting a prostitute in Ventura County, California, just days before announcing a new sculpture commission for the iconic movie house.

January 12, 2026 8:48am PST

Oxnard police commander dies while attending training session in Orange County

The Oxnard Police Department is mourning the sudden passing of Commander Scott Aaron, a 20-year veteran of the force.

January 12, 2026 7:18am PST

Powerball ticket worth $800,000 sold in California

A Powerball ticket worth $800,000 was sold in California.

January 11, 2026 8:27pm PST

Oxnard man convicted of attempted child abduction using forged court documents

Oxnard resident Jose Santos Villalobos was convicted on Jan. 8 for attempting to abduct his child using forged emergency custody documents and fabricated judicial signatures.

January 9, 2026 12:43pm PST

Whipping winds in Southern California prompt weather advisories through weekend

Santa Ana winds have returned to Southern California, with the strongest winds expected over the weekend.

January 9, 2026 6:44am PST

Lockdown lifted at Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme after active shooter report

Officials confirmed there were no reports of injuries or property damage.

January 6, 2026 10:39am PST

Southern California's dry trend begins - see past rainfall totals

Southern California faces a final day of rain Monday before shifting to dry, sunny conditions. Here's what to expect.

January 5, 2026 7:54am PST

Southern California rain expected to linger through Monday

Don't put your umbrella away just yet.

January 4, 2026 1:58pm PST

California new laws 2026 include additional holiday, tortilla change

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping array of bills for 2026 covering consumer protection, labor rights, education, and public safety.

January 1, 2026 1:14pm PST

LA Rain: New Year storm to bring risk of flooding

Southern Calfornia faces heavy rain and flooding risks as a major storm triggers evacuation warnings for burn zones and a near 100% chance of rain for the Rose Parade.

December 31, 2025 7:25am PST

Timeline: New Year's rainstorm to drench Southern California

Southern California is facing a week of unsettled weather as Santa Ana winds give way to a significant rainstorm forecasted to bring heavy downpours and potential debris flows to the Rose Parade in Pasadena.

December 30, 2025 7:20am PST

Southern California weather shift: Santa Ana winds to blast region before New Year's rainstorm

The Santa Ana gusts are expected to catch a break by Tuesday night, but don't put away your umbrella—a new storm system is already churning off the coast of Mexico, set to bring rain by Wednesday

December 29, 2025 8:30am PST