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Things to know before moving to Thousand Oak, CA

Moving to Thousand Oaks, CA, offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility, natural beauty, and proximity to the bustling cities of Southern California. Located in Ventura County, Thousand Oaks is renowned for its high quality of life, expansive green spaces, and top-rated schools.

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Police were searching victim DNA for one serial killer. Instead, they discovered a possible new one

A 29-year-old woman strangled and abandoned on the interstate in 1992 matched the victim profile of ‘The Interstate Killer’. But DNA evidence instead linked her to another long haul truck driver — who has now been charged with four murders, writes Andrea Cavallier

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Teenage human-trafficking victim rescued after texting 911 and describing landmarks

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said they were able to rescue the victim due to new technology

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High surf advisories remain in some parts of California, as ocean conditions begin to calm

Southern California's Ventura County issued a temporary evacuation warning for some residents living along the coast due to high surf

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A Jewish man died at clashing rallies for Israel and Palestine. Was it an accident or a hate crime?

Conflicting witness accounts of the interaction between Kessler and the suspect have forced the police to seek photos or video of the encounter writes Graig Graziosi

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Watch as Ventura County Sheriff discusses death of pro-Israeli protester

Watch as Ventura County Sheriff, Jim Fryhoff, holds a news conference on the investigation into the recent death of a pro-Israeli protester.

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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Ventura County as Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in Southern California

Earthquake caused multiple aftershocks

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Calif. pastor caught in sting, tried to target minor for sex, officials say

A Ventura County minister and former teacher was charged Wednesday with multiple felonies related to communicating with a minor in order to have sex.

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Southern California man convicted of threatening 2 Planned Parenthood clinics

LOS ANGELES — A Ventura County man pleaded guilty to making death threats against two Southern California Planned Parenthood clinics, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade last summer, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Los Angeles Times

California driver intentionally hit students, killing 1, after Walmart stabbing, authorities say

LOS ANGELES — A Ventura County man was arrested early Wednesday and accused of plowing a car into a group of teenagers near a high school, killing one, hours after stabbing a Walmart employee in Simi Valley, officials said.

Los Angeles Times

Video shows police in California's Ventura County shoot and kill man who charged while shouting 'I hate pigs'

LOS ANGELES — A man was shot and killed by Oxnard police this month after he charged them with a 5-foot metal pole and screamed, "I hate pigs," according to body camera footage released by the department.

Los Angeles Times

High gas prices lead to climate rollback

Industry lobbyists' well-funded referendum could sway voters with misinformation

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California Oil Industry Uses High Gasoline Prices to Roll Back Climate Agenda, Critics Allege

After industry lobbyists halted the oil and gas well safe-distance law, their well-funded referendum could sway voters with misinformation.

Capital & Main

Storm flooding compounds misery for California farms and workers

The sun was shining again recently when Fidencio Velasquez visited what used to be 90 acres of prime Ventura County strawberry fields.

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Helicopters evacuate residents of Ventura County town left isolated by storm damage

LOS ANGELES — Andre Christou watched as the storms that have drenched much of California over the last two weeks turned from serene to scary in the remote wooded community of Matilija Canyon in Los Padres National Forest. She listened to a swollen creek push boulders down the canyon and…

Los Angeles Times

1 dead, 1 critically injured after car plunges 330 feet off Ventura County cliff

LOS ANGELES — A family member reportedly was the first to find a car that had plunged 330 feet off the road on Sunday night, after receiving a phone call from one of the victims.

Los Angeles Times

5 killed in crash on Pacific Coast Highway in California

LOS ANGELES — Five people were killed Sunday morning in a fiery crash near Mugu Rock on Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County that shuttered the roadway for hours.

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Republicans optimistic about their chances in California districts that gave Biden big victories

LOS ANGELES — As the sun set behind rows of modest homes, Republican Matt Jacobs knocked on doors urging voters in Oxnard to ditch their incumbent Democratic congresswoman and pick him to improve their quality of life.

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The story behind ‘the best-kept secret in Southern California,’ hosting its first pro event this week after a century of play

Steve Stricker said there is nothing like this little-known California gem on the PGA Tour schedule.

Los Angeles Times

Sick sea lions spotted along Ventura County coast

LOS ANGELES — Sea lions are being poisoned by a toxin found in plankton and reports of the sick animals being spotted along the Ventura County coast are skyrocketing, according to an animal rescue organization.

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LPGA’s Mediheal Championship is staying in California, but moving (and now it’s a home game for Danielle Kang)

The field of 120 golfers will compete for a $1.8 million purse over the four-day, 72-hole tournament.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Britney Spears' Ex Convicted of Trespassing in Wedding Raid

A man once briefly married to Britney Spears has been convicted of aggravated trespassing and battery at the pop star’s June wedding. Jason Alexander, 40, pleaded no contest to the two misdemeanor counts in a California court, prosecutors in Ventura County announced Thursday.

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Elected Official vs. [Chocolate] Dick At Your Door

Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks sues a company that's in the business of delivering "chocolate Dick[s]," "offensive 5 inch chocolate phallus[es] with no redeeming social qualities, whatsoever."

Los Angeles Times

Potsie for mayor? 'Happy Days' alum Anson Williams says he's running for office in Ojai, California

LOS ANGELES — Potsie for ... mayor? "Happy Days" actor Anson Williams is planning to run for office in his hometown of Ojai, in Ventura County.

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Britney Spears’ Ex Ordered to Trial on Stalking Charge

A California judge found Monday that there is enough evidence against a man once briefly married to Britney Spears who showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding to go to trial on a felony stalking charge. After a two-hour preliminary hearing, Ventura County Judge David Worley ruled that 40-year-old…

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