Ventura County's biggest avocado company is buying its top rival
Mission Produce is set to acquire its longtime competitor, Calavo Growers, in a landmark $430 million deal. Here's how the merger of Ventura County's two largest avocado distributors will reshape the global industry.
Mission Produce is set to acquire its longtime competitor, Calavo Growers, in a landmark $430 million deal. Here's how the merger of Ventura County's two largest avocado distributors will reshape the global industry.
California registered sex offender back behind bars for same offense
A 47-year-old Oxnard man and registered sex offender pleaded guilty in two cases involving possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
A 47-year-old Oxnard man and registered sex offender pleaded guilty in two cases involving possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
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.
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.
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.
The Oxnard Police Department is mourning the sudden passing of Commander Scott Aaron, a 20-year veteran of the force.
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.
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.
Powerball ticket worth $2.3 million sold in California
A Powerball ticket worth $2.3 million was sold in California. This comes as no one got the winning ticket for the $1.5 billion jackpot.
A Powerball ticket worth $2.3 million was sold in California. This comes as no one got the winning ticket for the $1.5 billion jackpot.
Southern California braces for possible flooding
Southern California is bracing for the atmospheric river that may bring flooding and possible mudslides.
Southern California is bracing for the atmospheric river that may bring flooding and possible mudslides.
ICE raid in Oxnard draws crowd of protesters
At least one person was taken into custody.
At least one person was taken into custody.
Oxnard man jailed for brutal sexual assault of female trucker
Oxnard resident Jose Luis Meza Jr. was sentenced to 18 years and 8 months in state prison for the 2020 sexual assault of a female truck driver, with the conviction relying on DNA evidence recovered after the victim was able to escape.
Oxnard resident Jose Luis Meza Jr. was sentenced to 18 years and 8 months in state prison for the 2020 sexual assault of a female truck driver, with the conviction relying on DNA evidence recovered after the victim was able to escape.
Oxnard shelter gets rescued; Pets won't be euthanized
A rescue organization is breathing a massive sigh of relief as they find out they won't have to shut down the shelter.
A rescue organization is breathing a massive sigh of relief as they find out they won't have to shut down the shelter.
ICE agents arrest Oxnard man following alleged road rage incident
Oxnard Police deny social media claims that they were "working with ICE," stating their role was solely to "keep the peace" as a growing crowd started to get rowdy.
Oxnard Police deny social media claims that they were "working with ICE," stating their role was solely to "keep the peace" as a growing crowd started to get rowdy.
Road-rage incident involving ICE agent
Tensions rise in Oxnard after ICE agents were involved in a road-rage incident.
Tensions rise in Oxnard after ICE agents were involved in a road-rage incident.
Oxnard man arrested for alleged rape, kidnapping of intoxicated woman
Eddie Alfredo Cortez has been arrested in Ventura County on felony charges of rape and kidnapping with intent to commit rape.
Eddie Alfredo Cortez has been arrested in Ventura County on felony charges of rape and kidnapping with intent to commit rape.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Iconic radio show 'The Art Laboe Connection' lives on with new host
The show remains a staple in the Hispanic and Latino community of Greater Los Angeles, a connection that began with Laboe's dances and concerts decades ago.
The show remains a staple in the Hispanic and Latino community of Greater Los Angeles, a connection that began with Laboe's dances and concerts decades ago.
Missing California sisters found alive after 36 years
In 1989, an unidentified woman was found murdered in the Arizona desert. Her two young daughters had vanished. Now decades later, the sisters - who had no idea they were even missing - have been found alive.
In 1989, an unidentified woman was found murdered in the Arizona desert. Her two young daughters had vanished. Now decades later, the sisters - who had no idea they were even missing - have been found alive.
Oxnard teen earns MBA at 17
Taheem Johnson has made history as one of the youngest graduates ever to earn an MBA from Western Governors University.
Taheem Johnson has made history as one of the youngest graduates ever to earn an MBA from Western Governors University.
Oxnard man pleads guilty to violent crimes including murder, sodomy of a child
Jacob Saldivar of Oxnard has pleaded guilty to 12 felonies, including the 2019 murder of Charles Barber.
Jacob Saldivar of Oxnard has pleaded guilty to 12 felonies, including the 2019 murder of Charles Barber.
Ventura County couple convicted of murdering man's ex-girlfriend
Margarita Jimenez, 34, of Oxnard, and Jorge Garfias, 38, of Ventura, were convicted by a jury of murdering Yanelly Vargas, 30.
Margarita Jimenez, 34, of Oxnard, and Jorge Garfias, 38, of Ventura, were convicted by a jury of murdering Yanelly Vargas, 30.
Plan to redevelop Fisherman's Wharf at Channel Islands Harbor approved: What to know
Karls’ project at the Channel Islands Harbor is a strawberry and maritime dual-themed village that will have a mix of retail shops, restaurants, an artisan market, a small hotel, park areas and children’s playgrounds and recreational experiences.
Karls’ project at the Channel Islands Harbor is a strawberry and maritime dual-themed village that will have a mix of retail shops, restaurants, an artisan market, a small hotel, park areas and children’s playgrounds and recreational experiences.
13 more SoCal cities join lawsuit against Trump administration over 'unconstitutional' ICE raids
Nearly two dozen cities across four Southern California counties are suing the Trump administration over what they called illegal immigration enforcement operations.
Nearly two dozen cities across four Southern California counties are suing the Trump administration over what they called illegal immigration enforcement operations.