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Ventura County firefighters battle the Westwood fire in Simi Valley, CA. on Sunday, April 4, 2021. The Westwood fire grew to 25 acres before forward progress was stopped. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Firefighters put a stop to the Westwood fire in Simi Valley at 25 acres

By Amber Urban April 7, 2021
On April 4, 2021 around 3:45 P.M. Ventura County Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire near Cottonwood Drive and Westwood Street in Simi Valley.
Ventura County COVID-19 news from Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

Ventura County moves into less restrictive orange tier, allowing increased indoor capacities for restaurants, gyms, movie theaters and churches

By Ryan Bough April 7, 2021
Ventura County moves into orange tier which allows movie theaters, restaurants, churches and museums to have 50% capacity, and more.
VCFD firefighters work to put out the Broadway fire on Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Moorpark, CA. Photo credit: Amber Urban

Firefighters extinguish the Broadway fire in Moorpark as flames reach up to 120 feet

By Amber Urban April 1, 2021
On March 28, 2021 at 8:13 P.M. Ventura County Fire Department was called to the 11000 block of Broadway Road in Moorpark, CA for reports of a vegetation fire. When VCFD Engine 42 arrived on scene, they observed a row of eucalyptus trees engulfed in flames reaching 120 feet high.
The Technology building is home to the Moorpark Reporter newsroom. Photo provided by the VCCCD photo archive. Photo credit: Clepsy Hernandez

Moorpark Reporter receives three recognitions at Spring 2021 Journalism Association of Community College awards

By Andrea Lopez March 29, 2021
With seminars being held through a computer screen, many student journalists were able to benefit from the great knowledge shared by other journalists and faculty from various universities across the United States.
Ventura County COVID-19 news from Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Ventura County continues to re-open in the red tier as positive covid-19 cases decline

By Hailey Garcia March 25, 2021
On Wednesday, March 24, the weekly COVID-19 press conference was held in Santa Paula at the old Kmart location. The meeting began with District 3 Ventura County Board of Supervisor, Kelly Long, who was proud to represent Santa Paula and the opening of the new vaccination site.
The Los Angeles County Fire department responds to the burst fire hydrant on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Calabasas, CA. Photo credit: Rachel Franklin

Firefighters respond to corroded fire hydrant that burst Tuesday Afternoon in Calabasas

By Rachel Franklin March 23, 2021
On Tuesday afternoon a fire hydrant burst at the crossroads of Mountain View Drive and Mureau Road in Calabasas. The hydrant was spewing water for about 30 minutes before Las Virgenes Municipal Water District employees could shut off the hydrant’s water valve at about 12:52 p.m.
Residents of Thousands Oaks and surrounding Areas gathered at Thousand Oaks City Hall on March 20. 2021, for a candlelight vigil for the eight victims of the Atlanta Mass shooting. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

“There is No Vaccine for Racism”: Ventura County Asian American and Pacific Islander Community holds Candlelight Vigil for Atlanta murder victims

By Aleea Evangelista March 23, 2021
The Asian American and Pacific Islander community of Ventura County gathered for a candlelight vigil to commemorate the Atlanta murder victims at sunset on March 20.
The City of Thousand Oaks sign welcomes drivers coming from L.A. County to Thousand Oaks on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Thousand Oaks General Plan addresses Environmental Justice and Equity

By Aleea Evangelista March 19, 2021
On March 16, the Thousand Oaks City Council provided an update on their Thousand Oaks General Plan 2045’s focus on Environmental Justice and Equity and how the city aims to address local issues.
Ventura County re-enters the red tier with 280,000 administered vaccinations, low COVID-19 rates and inside dining

Ventura County re-enters the red tier with 280,000 administered vaccinations, low COVID-19 rates and inside dining

By Hailey Garcia March 18, 2021
On Wednesday, March 17, the COVID-19 press conference was held in Downtown Ventura to update the public on administered vaccinations, businesses reopening and inside dining.
Image provided by the Oxnard Police Department

Police arrest two gang members in Oxnard, confiscate two guns, 90 grams of meth and $1300

By Rachel Franklin March 18, 2021
Officers of the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit arrested 37-year-old Jose Santillan and 25-year-old Peter Robledo March 16 on probable cause of numerous felony firearms offenses and felony possession of methamphetamine for sale.
Photo courtesy of the VCCCD Police Department.

Moorpark College on-campus Catalytic Converter theft leaves $2500 in repairs

By Rachel Franklin March 16, 2021
Moorpark College Police Department issued a catalytic converter theft warning. Thieves left roughly $2500 in damages after stealing five catalytic converters from Moorpark College maintenance and operations (M&O) vehicles parked on the Moorpark College campus over President’s Day weekend last month.
Image of the COVID-19 vaccination Courtesy of the European Pharmaceutical Review

Ventura County residents share their experiences with the COVID-19 vaccine

By Andrea Lopez March 15, 2021
The Coronavirus outbreak in the United States is approaching its one-year anniversary. The previous year has been nothing short of a rollercoaster for not just the U.S., but the entire world.
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