Stacie Galang

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Stacie Galang

Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Newbury Park May 6, authorities said. Deputies with the Thousand Oaks station responded to the collision near the area of Via Las Brisas and Calle Del Prado shortly after 4 p.m. The collision was near Harvest Moon/Heritage Community Park. Read more: Hiker finds remains of 2 adults near Thousand Oaks trailVentura County Sheriff's Office Capt.

1 month ago | vcstar.com | Stacie Galang

Deputies are investigating a break-in April 26 at an Ojai house while residents were inside. A resident in the 800 block of Mercer Avenue, in the northeast part of Ojai, called about 8:30 p.m. to report the incident, said Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. Tyler Abbott. The city contracts police services with the sheriff's office. The resident reported seeing a light flash under a bedroom door while putting a child to bed, Abbott said.

1 month ago | vcstar.com | Stacie Galang

Project goes to Planning Commission April 23. Cost is estimated at $7.5 million. YMCA expects to double 3,500 current membership with completed facility. From just about the beginning, the Simi Valley Family YMCA had outgrown its facility. Twenty-five years later, YMCA leaders want to expand by more than 15,800 square feet as part of a $7.5 million capital project. The facility at 3200 Cochran St. will add a full-size gymnasium, fitness studios, an inclusive playground, family locker rooms and more.

1 month ago | usatoday.com | Stacie Galang |Cheri Carlson

The March incident highlights an ongoing deadly outbreak as a neurotoxin ravages wildlife in Southern California. A routine surf session in Southern California turned into a harrowing ordeal between surfer RJ LaMendola and a sea lion that chased him down and bit him. "It had this look in its eye that it didn't want me there," the longtime surfer told the Ventura County Star, part of the USA TODAY Network, of the March encounter.

1 month ago | vcstar.com | Stacie Galang

April 30 is store's last day. The Thousand Oaks lease wasn't extended. Three Ventura County stores are among 10 remaining Lassens sites. Customers of Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins in Thousand Oaks will have until the end of the month to get their organic fruits and specialty supplements. The Ventura-based organic grocery chain posted signs announcing the store's last day as April 30.