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Reagan Library In Ventura County Using Goat Power To Try To Reduce Brush Fire Danger
Fri, May 24, 2013
We’re in high fire danger season here in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, and that means property owners in areas where there’s brush need to clear growth around buildings. KCLU’s Lance Orozco reports that a museum in Ventura County is turning to a natural approach to make the hills around it fire safe. Click on Read the Rest…
Man Sentenced For Threatening Shooting At University In Ventura County
Fri, May 24, 2013
A man authorities say admitted to sending in e-mail threatening to commit a shooting at a university in Ventura County has been sentenced. Ventura County prosecutors say Thomas Pecel agreed to a plea deal in which he will do three years on probation, and undergo mandatory mental health counseling. He’s also been ordered not to Read the Rest…
Ventura County Based Foundation Announces More Than One Million Dollars In Grants For 2013
Fri, May 24, 2013
A Ventura County based foundation announced that its grants so far in 2013 have topped the million dollar mark. The Gene Haas Foundation says it’s given the money to more than two dozen non-profits in the county, including the American Cancer Society, three local Boys and Girls Clubs, the El Centrito Family Learning Center, and Read the Rest…
South Coast High School Get Unusual Donation, One Intended To Promote Nutrition
Fri, May 24, 2013
A South Coast high school has received a very unusual gift, one intended to promote good nutrition. KCLU’s John Palminteri has the story. Click on link to listen to/download story: Dos Pueblos Greenhouse
Law Enforcment Officers Say They Will Step Up DUI, Traffic Safety Efforts In Ventura, Santa Barbara Counties During Memorial Day Weekend
Fri, May 24, 2013
Law enforcement officers say they are stepping up DUI, and traffic safety efforts in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties for the Memorial Day weekend. Agencies in both counties say they will have additional resources devoted to DUI efforts over the three day weekend. The Ventura area office of the CHP says it’s also kicking off Read the Rest…
State Announces Health Care Plans Approved Under New Affordable Care Act Umbrella
Thu, May 23, 2013
Ventura County’s Health Care Plan is one of the approved plans being offered in the state, as California moves to implement National Affordable Care Act efforts. Covered California today announced 13 health insurance plans, including the Ventura County plan, will be offered under its umbrella when the federally mandated health insurance effort goes online October Read the Rest…
Santa Barbara Man Accused Of Molesting Five Year Olds He Was Babysitting
Thu, May 23, 2013
A Santa Barbara man is facing multiple child molestation charges, after police say he sexually assaulted two five years old he was babysitting. Carlos Xitumul-Pineda was a family friend who had been taking periodically taking care of the kids. On Tuesday, when their mother returned to the family’s Westside home, she found the home’s door Read the Rest…
Seven Arrested On Drug Charges As The Result Of Joint Santa Barbara County-San Luis Obispo County Law Enforcement Raids
Thu, May 23, 2013
Seven people are facing drug dealing charges following a joint Santa Barbara County-San Luis Obispo County investigation. Officers from the San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara County Sherrif’s Departments raided nine seperate locations in the Santa Maria, San Miguel, Paso Robles and Atascadero areas yesterday. Investigators say they seized a large amount of methamphetamine, and Read the Rest…
Authorities Issue Warning About Ventura Beach After Four Swimmers Caught In Rip Tide
Thu, May 23, 2013
Authorities have issued a warning about a Ventura Beach, after four people were caught in a rip tide. Just before 11 a.m. yesterday, four swimmers between the ages of eight, and 18 were in the ocean near Marina Park when they were swept out of control. Some large waves pushed them into a shallow area, Read the Rest…
Massive Fire On Farm Near Oxnard Visible For Miles
Wed, May 22, 2013
A fire ripped through a mountain of pallets, and a massive greenhouse in Ventura County this afternoon, in a fire which was visible for miles. KCLU’s Lance Orozco has the story. Click on link to listen to/download story: Oxnard Farm Fire
