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.
Man arrested in Mexico for Ventura County woman's murder
Christian Hillairet was arrested in Rosarito, Baja California for the homicide of Carolyn NinoDeRivera in Ventura County on May 31.
Christian Hillairet was arrested in Rosarito, Baja California for the homicide of Carolyn NinoDeRivera in Ventura County on May 31.
School counselor charged with molesting Santa Paula elementary school children
Prosecutors say David Lane Braff Jr., a former counselor at McKevett Elementary, molested eight children between 6 and 10 years old from 2015-2019.
Prosecutors say David Lane Braff Jr., a former counselor at McKevett Elementary, molested eight children between 6 and 10 years old from 2015-2019.
SR-150 in Santa Paula reopens following months-long closure due to mudslide
The highway had been closed for about five months due to the winter storms earlier this year that triggered a massive mudslide.
The highway had been closed for about five months due to the winter storms earlier this year that triggered a massive mudslide.
California doctor defrauded Medicare out of $3 million: DOJ
Medicare paid approximately $3.2 million of the $3.9 million in fraudulent claims submitted by Dr. Victor Contreras.
Medicare paid approximately $3.2 million of the $3.9 million in fraudulent claims submitted by Dr. Victor Contreras.
'Do not drink' water warning issued for part of Santa Paula
Some residents in Santa Paula are strongly urged not to drink tap water due to a “break-in” at the city's main reservoir, according to officials .
Some residents in Santa Paula are strongly urged not to drink tap water due to a “break-in” at the city's main reservoir, according to officials .
Thefts of avocados, farming equipment on the rise in Ventura County, authorities warn
Authorities are in Ventura County are warning the agricultural community of an uptick in thefts of avocados, other crops, and farming equipment.
Authorities are in Ventura County are warning the agricultural community of an uptick in thefts of avocados, other crops, and farming equipment.
Mudslide in Santa Paula shuts down SR-150
A mudslide in Santa Paula has triggered the closure of Ojai Road in Santa Paula indefinitely.
A mudslide in Santa Paula has triggered the closure of Ojai Road in Santa Paula indefinitely.
Mudslide leads to road closure in Santa Paula
State Route 150 remains closed to traffic in both directions near Santa Paula following a mudslide due to recent rain.
State Route 150 remains closed to traffic in both directions near Santa Paula following a mudslide due to recent rain.
30 years after Santa Paula double murder, estranged husband sentenced to 2+ life sentences
Everardo Meza Alamillo was convicted this year of shooting and killing his estranged wife and her boyfriend in their bed, while his then-2-year-old daughter lay next to her mom.
Everardo Meza Alamillo was convicted this year of shooting and killing his estranged wife and her boyfriend in their bed, while his then-2-year-old daughter lay next to her mom.
Locally trained rescue dogs help search for victims of Maui fires
The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation in Santa Paula helps train dogs for search and rescue missions.
The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation in Santa Paula helps train dogs for search and rescue missions.
How the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation trains dogs for search and rescue missions
Nanci, a former shelter dog rescued by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, is now working with first responders in search and rescue missions.
Nanci, a former shelter dog rescued by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, is now working with first responders in search and rescue missions.
Santa Paula police searching for driver in January hit-and-run
A pedestrian was left seriously injured after they were hit by a car in Santa Paula last month. Police are searching for the car and the driver.
A pedestrian was left seriously injured after they were hit by a car in Santa Paula last month. Police are searching for the car and the driver.
Ventura Co. woman evacuating storms has credit cards stolen, fraud charges racked up
Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing credit cards from a car a woman had to abandon in floodwaters and using them to make more than $1,800 in purchases.
Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing credit cards from a car a woman had to abandon in floodwaters and using them to make more than $1,800 in purchases.
Santa Paula High School gym destroyed in fire
The fire forced classes to be canceled on Monday and Tuesday. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
The fire forced classes to be canceled on Monday and Tuesday. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Convicted Santa Paula child molester sentenced to 610 years
Travis Edward Martin was convicted of repeatedly molesting a young child from 2019-2021.
Travis Edward Martin was convicted of repeatedly molesting a young child from 2019-2021.
Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of sexual assaults in Ventura
According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, 22-year-old Eliel Mejia is believed to be the assailant in the two cases and it is possible there may be more victims.
According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, 22-year-old Eliel Mejia is believed to be the assailant in the two cases and it is possible there may be more victims.
Two students charged for threats on separate Ventura County schools
A 17-year-old Oxnard High School student and a 16-year-old Santa Paula High School student were charged Monday with making threats against their respective schools.
A 17-year-old Oxnard High School student and a 16-year-old Santa Paula High School student were charged Monday with making threats against their respective schools.
Santa Paula man sentenced for 2013 rape
A man charged with multiple sex assaults in 2013 was sentenced Monday.
A man charged with multiple sex assaults in 2013 was sentenced Monday.
Preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes Ventura County
A preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Saturday evening in Ventura County. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A preliminary magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Saturday evening in Ventura County. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.