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Mountain Fire grows to 14,148 acres, burning homes and causing injuries, evacuations

Strong winds have exacerbated the Ventura County wildfire, which has burned over 14,000 acres and prompted extensive evacuations and damage.

Wind-driven wildfire rages in California with scores of homes charred

The Mountain fire has devastated Ventura County with significant destruction, prompting emergency evacuations and intensive firefighting efforts.

Update: Mountain Fire in Ventura County - 48% containment reached

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County has burned over 20,000 acres and is under control with the help of extensive firefighting resources.

Fast-moving wildfire threatens Southern California homes and forces thousands to flee

Southern California is facing severe fire danger due to the Mountain Fire, leading to evacuations and damage in Ventura County.

The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why

The Mountain fire is the third most destructive wildfire in Southern California history, exacerbated by weather and ecology.

Update: 20,630 acres burned by Mountain Fire in Ventura County, now 60% contained

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County has burned over 20,600 acres but is 60% contained, with active firefighting efforts ongoing.

Mountain Fire grows to 14,148 acres, burning homes and causing injuries, evacuations

Strong winds have exacerbated the Ventura County wildfire, which has burned over 14,000 acres and prompted extensive evacuations and damage.

Wind-driven wildfire rages in California with scores of homes charred

The Mountain fire has devastated Ventura County with significant destruction, prompting emergency evacuations and intensive firefighting efforts.

Update: Mountain Fire in Ventura County - 48% containment reached

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County has burned over 20,000 acres and is under control with the help of extensive firefighting resources.

Fast-moving wildfire threatens Southern California homes and forces thousands to flee

Southern California is facing severe fire danger due to the Mountain Fire, leading to evacuations and damage in Ventura County.

The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why

The Mountain fire is the third most destructive wildfire in Southern California history, exacerbated by weather and ecology.

Update: 20,630 acres burned by Mountain Fire in Ventura County, now 60% contained

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County has burned over 20,600 acres but is 60% contained, with active firefighting efforts ongoing.
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#california-wildfires

Number of structures destroyed in Mountain fire jumps to more than 200

The Mountain fire has caused extensive damage, destroying 207 structures and impacting over $6 million in agriculture, particularly avocados.
Fire containment efforts show progress despite high winds and potential flare-ups.

Update: Knolls Fire in Ventura County - Dec. 20 status

The Knolls Fire has persisted for over six months with undetermined cause and containment status.

Map: Mountain Fire evacuations in Ventura County

A Ventura County brush fire ignited on November 6, 2024, rapidly growing to 1,000 acres and resulting in evacuations.

Number of structures destroyed in Mountain fire jumps to more than 200

The Mountain fire has caused extensive damage, destroying 207 structures and impacting over $6 million in agriculture, particularly avocados.
Fire containment efforts show progress despite high winds and potential flare-ups.

Update: Knolls Fire in Ventura County - Dec. 20 status

The Knolls Fire has persisted for over six months with undetermined cause and containment status.

Map: Mountain Fire evacuations in Ventura County

A Ventura County brush fire ignited on November 6, 2024, rapidly growing to 1,000 acres and resulting in evacuations.
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#search-and-rescue

Search underway for person missing two days after car plunged off Ventura County cliff

Search launched for missing person after car accident days earlier
Crash site located hundreds of feet down steep cliff near Point Mugu
Multiple rescue operations employed, including drones and K-9 teams

A car plunged off a 1,000-foot cliff near Malibu. Where are the occupants?

Two occupants of a crashed vehicle in Ventura County are unaccounted for, prompting ongoing search efforts by authorities.

Search underway for person missing two days after car plunged off Ventura County cliff

Search launched for missing person after car accident days earlier
Crash site located hundreds of feet down steep cliff near Point Mugu
Multiple rescue operations employed, including drones and K-9 teams

A car plunged off a 1,000-foot cliff near Malibu. Where are the occupants?

Two occupants of a crashed vehicle in Ventura County are unaccounted for, prompting ongoing search efforts by authorities.
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#murder

Man arrested after violent rampage in Ventura County leaves two dead, two injured

A violent rampage by Alvin Otis Johnson in Ventura County resulted in two fatalities and several injuries, with a connection to the victims.

His father killed a boy with a meat cleaver. He's being investigated in the killing of a minor with an axe

Zuberi Sharp, linked to a recent murder, is the son of a man who killed a child in 2007, highlighting a disturbing family legacy.

Victim in Ventura County axe killing was suspect's 15-year-old brother

A 15-year-old boy, Zayde Keohouho, was killed by his older brother, Zuberi Sharp, in a tragic incident in Ventura County.

Man arrested after violent rampage in Ventura County leaves two dead, two injured

A violent rampage by Alvin Otis Johnson in Ventura County resulted in two fatalities and several injuries, with a connection to the victims.

His father killed a boy with a meat cleaver. He's being investigated in the killing of a minor with an axe

Zuberi Sharp, linked to a recent murder, is the son of a man who killed a child in 2007, highlighting a disturbing family legacy.

Victim in Ventura County axe killing was suspect's 15-year-old brother

A 15-year-old boy, Zayde Keohouho, was killed by his older brother, Zuberi Sharp, in a tragic incident in Ventura County.
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SoCal fire warning at acute level: 'Particularly Dangerous Situation.' Here's what it means

A Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warning has been issued, indicating extreme fire weather conditions expected in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
#arrest

Ventura County woman accused of running brothels disguised as beauty spas

A woman was arrested for operating brothels disguised as spas, highlighting a significant investigation into illicit sex services in Ventura County.

Ventura County high school student accused of falsely reporting gunman on campus

A Ventura County high school student was arrested for making a false report about a gunman on campus.

Oxnard personal trainer arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of student

A 40-year-old man in Oxnard, a high school athlete trainer, was arrested for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student at Moorpark High School.

Ventura County woman accused of running brothels disguised as beauty spas

A woman was arrested for operating brothels disguised as spas, highlighting a significant investigation into illicit sex services in Ventura County.

Ventura County high school student accused of falsely reporting gunman on campus

A Ventura County high school student was arrested for making a false report about a gunman on campus.

Oxnard personal trainer arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of student

A 40-year-old man in Oxnard, a high school athlete trainer, was arrested for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student at Moorpark High School.
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Fire burned a quarter of Ventura County's avocados. How one farmer hopes to rebuild

The Mountain Fire devastated avocado crops in Ventura County, causing significant destruction and financial loss for local farmers.
#mountain-fire

Destruction from Mountain fire shown in before-and-after satellite photos

The Mountain fire has caused massive destruction in Ventura County, affecting Camarillo Heights severely.

Firefighters continue to make progress in battle against Mountain fire in Ventura County

Firefighters are making progress on the Mountain fire, now 26% contained, but weather concerns remain as winds could increase.

Fire crews gain greater control over Mountain fire on Sunday, as containment reaches 31%

Weather improvements have led to significant fire containment advancements in Ventura County.

Slower winds aid firefighters battling destructive blaze in Southern California

Firefighters made progress against the Mountain Fire, achieving 21% containment amid favorable weather conditions as evacuation orders were downgraded.

Destruction from Mountain fire shown in before-and-after satellite photos

The Mountain fire has caused massive destruction in Ventura County, affecting Camarillo Heights severely.

Firefighters continue to make progress in battle against Mountain fire in Ventura County

Firefighters are making progress on the Mountain fire, now 26% contained, but weather concerns remain as winds could increase.

Fire crews gain greater control over Mountain fire on Sunday, as containment reaches 31%

Weather improvements have led to significant fire containment advancements in Ventura County.

Slower winds aid firefighters battling destructive blaze in Southern California

Firefighters made progress against the Mountain Fire, achieving 21% containment amid favorable weather conditions as evacuation orders were downgraded.
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DNA shed light on 1977 cold cases. Now, suspected serial strangler will stand trial in Ventura

Advancements in DNA technology have led to charges being brought against a suspect in long-unsolved serial killings.
#child-pornography

Former L.A. Archdiocese priest pleads no contest to possession of child pornography

Former priest Rodolfo Martinez-Guevara pleaded no contest to possessing child pornography, marked by significant legal and ethical violations.

Man took laptop with child porn to store for repair, CA officials say. He's charged

A man was charged with felony possession of child pornography after bringing a laptop containing CSAM to a repair shop.

Former L.A. Archdiocese priest pleads no contest to possession of child pornography

Former priest Rodolfo Martinez-Guevara pleaded no contest to possessing child pornography, marked by significant legal and ethical violations.

Man took laptop with child porn to store for repair, CA officials say. He's charged

A man was charged with felony possession of child pornography after bringing a laptop containing CSAM to a repair shop.
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Wildfire ignites along Lake Piru, threatening structures and stranding boaters

The Felicia fire near Lake Piru threatening structures has caused evacuations and stranded boaters, with firefighting efforts challenged by difficult terrain.
#prescribed-fire

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Ventura County on May 26

The Frazier Mtn prescribed burn in Ventura County is a wildfire prevention strategy that helps mitigate risks of catastrophic wildfires.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Ventura County on March 4

Controlled prescribed burns help minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Ventura County on May 26

The Frazier Mtn prescribed burn in Ventura County is a wildfire prevention strategy that helps mitigate risks of catastrophic wildfires.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Ventura County on March 4

Controlled prescribed burns help minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
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Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Ventura County on March 17

The Ozena prescribed fire in Ventura County is a key wildfire management effort that has been ongoing for 198 days.

Breaking: Prado Fire reported in Ventura County on Sep. 18

A new wildfire called Prado has been reported in Ventura County, California, with firefighters responding promptly.

'Emaciated' dog had eaten socks, rocks and a toy. Then came 'lifesaving' surgery in CA

A severely malnourished dog named Brooklyn underwent successful surgery to remove eight socks and other objects from her stomach.
#agriculture

Patagonia's nonprofit arm just gave $1 million to help revolutionize California's farms

Ventura County's agricultural prominence faces challenges due to high pesticide use harming health and environment, prompting shifts to regenerative farming practices.

Ventura County farmer and former water board member pleads guilty to water theft

Daniel Conklin Naumann pleaded guilty to grand theft of water by bypassing meters.
Stealing water has criminal consequences and accountability is necessary for such actions.

Patagonia's nonprofit arm just gave $1 million to help revolutionize California's farms

Ventura County's agricultural prominence faces challenges due to high pesticide use harming health and environment, prompting shifts to regenerative farming practices.

Ventura County farmer and former water board member pleads guilty to water theft

Daniel Conklin Naumann pleaded guilty to grand theft of water by bypassing meters.
Stealing water has criminal consequences and accountability is necessary for such actions.
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Fiery plane crash in Ventura County leaves pilot with critical injuries

A plane crash in Ventura County left the pilot critically injured; the flames were contained, and no nearby businesses were affected.

Body of unidentified man washes ashore on Ventura County beach

A man's body was found on Sandy Dune Beach in Ventura County, leading to a major crimes investigation.
#real-estate

Rexford Leases Simi Valley Warehouse to River Plate

River Plate leased a 136,000-square-foot warehouse in Simi Valley for $15.6 million.
Rexford Industrial Realty acquired 3 million square feet of industrial properties in SoCal for $1 billion, adding 7% to its portfolio.

FPA Multifamily Pays $153M for Ventura County Apartments

FPA Multifamily purchased two vintage apartment complexes in Ventura County for $153 million, averaging $374,083 per unit.
Both properties feature upgraded amenities like clubhouses, pools, and outdoor lounges.

Rexford Leases Simi Valley Warehouse to River Plate

River Plate leased a 136,000-square-foot warehouse in Simi Valley for $15.6 million.
Rexford Industrial Realty acquired 3 million square feet of industrial properties in SoCal for $1 billion, adding 7% to its portfolio.

FPA Multifamily Pays $153M for Ventura County Apartments

FPA Multifamily purchased two vintage apartment complexes in Ventura County for $153 million, averaging $374,083 per unit.
Both properties feature upgraded amenities like clubhouses, pools, and outdoor lounges.
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Evacuation orders, shelters and road closures in effect Monday in L.A., Ventura and Orange counties

Evacuation orders and warnings are in place in areas of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange counties due to heavy rains and the increased risk of mud and debris flows.
Evacuation orders are mandatory, while evacuation warnings are voluntary.
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