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CAMARILLO – There were frightening moments for employees at the T-Mobile store in Camarillo just before closing Monday night. That’s when two armed robbers stormed the business and ordered employees to open a locked safe and storage room, according to Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies. The victims say they were ordered to lie on the floor, [...]
SANTA BARBARA – When it’s time for spring cleaning, remember a clean house is a safer house. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds you that trash, boxes, piles of clothes and other combustibles in the home are fuel for a fire. Getting rid of them will help reduce the chance of a fire in your home. Clean [...]
PASO ROBLES – Two people were arrested in Paso Robles Tuesday morning in connection with a scheme to smuggle Filipino nationals into the United States to force them to work at elder care homes, according to police. The Tribune is reporting the suspects, Max and Melinda Morales, allegedly wanted the workers for elder care facilities they [...]
CARPINTERIA – One person is in custody, but authorities need the public’s help as the investigation continues into the vandalism of 60 vehicles over the weekend in Carpinteria. Gustavo Julian, 18, was booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail Monday for felony vandalism and tampering with a vehicle. The crimes, which included slashed tires, occurred [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Information Technology (IT) problems at the U.S. Census Bureau could cause inaccuracies in this year’s constitutionally mandated decennial tabulation of the U.S. population, according to government auditors. “IT problems place the efficiency and accuracy of Non-Response Follow-Up at risk and final decennial costs remain uncertain,” testified Judith Gordon, the principal assistant inspector [...]
(CNN) — Members of a militia charged with plotting to kill police were not Christian or a militia, a man acquainted with the group said Tuesday. “This is a group that I would classify as neither a militia or a Christian group,” said Michael Lackomar, a member of the Southeast Michigan Volunteer Militia. “They’re really [...]
SANTA BARBARA – The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk, ramps and signals project at the Hwy. 101 Turnpike Road Interchange will continue on the east side of Turnpike Road beginning Wednesday, March 31. Lane closures on northbound Turnpike Road from Camino De Vida to the northbound Hwy. 101 on-ramp are scheduled Monday through Friday [...]
OXNARD – Chief Petty Officer Thomas Sanchez was preparing to deploy to Afghanistan when his training for the battlefield helped him save a life at home. Sanchez was heading home to Camarillo from Naval Base Ventura County on March 23 when he found Jordan Rapp, a professional triathlete, lying in a pool of blood. Authorities [...]
FILLMORE – Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputy is out on bail after he was arrested Friday as he arrived at work. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit says it has concluded its investigation of Deputy Anthony LaGrasta. LaGrasta was arrested for child annoying and sending harmful matter to a minor by telephone messages, electronic mail, [...]
MOORPARK – More than a week after his death, the Moorpark community is still grieving for the family of a 14-year-old high school freshman known for his great sense of humor and infectious smile. A memorial service for Johnathon Chapman is set to take place in the Moorpark High School gymnasium tomorrow at 10 a.m. [...]