Camarillo Man Arrested For Numerous Property Crimes After Extensive Search
Camarillo resident Armando Lopez was arrested for multiple felonious property crimes after an extensive search by Ventura County Sheriff’s Office personnel. On the morning of June 22, 2021, a suspect entered Mountain View Tires in Camarillo. He stole a car battery then fled eastbound on foot. Shortly afterwards, the victims found him trying to […]
Oxnard Chamber Seeks Nominations for 71st Annual Community & Business Awards
OXNARD, Calif., FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – After a year unlike any other, there are many people, businesses and organizations that have made Oxnard a great community to live, work or do business in. For 71 years, the Oxnard Chamber has been honoring the city’s best-of-the-best at its annual Community & Business Awards. The deadline for […]
City of Ventura Adopts $303.3 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura City Council adopted a balanced $303.3 million operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 at its Budget Hearing on June 21, 2021. For the upcoming fiscal year, the General Fund will have a balanced budget of $124.1 million, allowing the city to deliver several upcoming projects, advanced planning work, pandemic recovery, […]
The Ventura Police and Fire Departments Encourage Residents toEnjoy a “Safe and Sane” Fourth of July
Ventura, Calif. — There’s a lot more to the Fourth of July than just fireworks. This year when celebrating America’s 245th birthday, Ventura police and fire are encouraging residents to explore safer ways to celebrate, such as finding an outdoor activity, taking a trip to the beach, or hosting a BBQ. “Fireworks are simply too dangerous and […]
Simi Valley Woman Convicted of Manslaughter
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Mary Eugenia Karacas (DOB 01/16/41), of Simi Valley, pled guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter for the unlawful killing of Salvatore Orefice, also of Simi Valley. Karacas also admitted she personally used a firearm during the commission of the crime. In a separate case, Karacas […]
Camarillo,Ca | Robbery and Shoplifting Suspect Arrested
A 24-year-old Oxnard man was arrested robbery and shoplifting. On 5/02/2021, around 1400 hours, a Camarillo deputy responded to The Home Depot reference a shoplift. Once on scene, it was determined a Hispanic male took tools and attempted to walk out of the store without paying. The suspect was confronted by an employee, so the […]
Housing Trust Fund Ventura County Awarded $1,826,265 in CDFI Grant Funds
Camarillo, CA – Housing Trust Fund Ventura County (Housing Trust Fund VC) announced that it has received $1,826,265 from the U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution’s (CDFI) Rapid Response Program, to support economic relief efforts in Covid-19 impacted communities. This award will directly impact affordable housing in Ventura County through Housing Trust Fund VC’s Revolving […]
Narcotics Arrest – Ventura, Ca
On June 23rd, 2021, Ventura Police Department patrol officers responded to a call for service of a subject passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle that was running. Officers arrived and discovered the driver, Michael Arellanes, was asleep behind the wheel and under the influence of a controlled substance. During the subsequent investigation, officers […]
Port of Hueneme Hosts Wheelchair Distribution for Local Disabled Veterans
Where: Port of Hueneme Administrative Building 333 Ponoma Street, Port Hueneme, CA Note: Please go directly to the administrative offices. Entrance to the Port is not necessary. When: Friday, June 25, 2021, 11:00am-12:00pm What: Wheelchair Distribution for Local Disabled Veterans The Port of Hueneme, in collaboration with 12 other organizations, will be sponsoring and hosting a wheelchair distribution […]
Thousand Oaks Arson Suspect Arrested
Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release Thousand Oaks-Investigators arrested (S) Gustavo Martinez Ramirez after he started a brush fire to a hillside along the 200 block of Rancho Road, in Thousand Oaks. On June 16th, 2021, at about 3:13 AM, the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) received a call of a brush fire in […]
