Ventura County sheriff warns of spike in armed catalytic converter thefts

Ventura County residents are being warned of a surge in catalytic converter thefts by organized, potentially armed groups operating at night.

Southern California rattlesnake surge: Hiker rescued in Montecito as attacks rise

This incident marks at least the seventh rattlesnake bite in Southern California since mid-March, fueled by a record-breaking heat wave pushing snakes toward trails and residential areas.

Large bear roams around Fillmore neighborhood

A large bear was spotted roaming a residential Fillmore neighborhood before being tranquilized by authorities.

Ventura police solve 2016 Arnold Ikeda cold case on 10th anniversary

The Ventura Police Department has closed the 2016 Arnold Ikeda murder case "by exception" after a cold case review identified Johnny Caro as the killer.

Unidentified mummified remains found in Ventura County

According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, the man is estimated to be 45-80 years old and was wearing a red Faded Glory polo and Levi's 501 jeans.

Childcare worker arrested in LA; more victims possible

Michael Adrian Gonzalez worked as a childcare worker at several LA schools, camps, and after-school programs and is believed to have targeted male minors, according to police.

Man arrested after heated confrontation over unleashed dog in Ventura

William Evans was arrested in Ventura after he allegedly pulled out a handgun to threaten another man who confronted him about his unleashed dog, according to police.

Ventura County Fairgrounds hosting first-ever Oktoberfest Oct. 3-5

Raise a stein and celebrate three days of Bavarian fun at the Ventura County Fairgrounds' first-ever Oktoberfest event.

Downtown Ventura to stay car-free: What to know

This decision makes the downtown Ventura area a permanent pedestrian zone, continuing a closure that began in 2020.

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.

California 'Karen' goes on racist tirade
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A woman, dubbed a "Karen" by a witness, went on a racist tirade against a Ventura-based business flying a Mexican flag.