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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.
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.
CAL Fire wildland firefighters return to their trucks after stopping the Erbes Fire in Thousand Oaks, CA. on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. The Erbes fire grew to 250 acres before forward progress was stopped. Photo credit: Ryan Bough

Firefighters successfully halt forward progress of the Erbes Fire at 250 acres

By Ryan Bough January 15, 2021
On Jan. 14, a brush fire ignited off of Erbes Road in Thousand Oaks near the 23 Freeway. The Erbes Fire was first reported at around 5 p.m and quickly grew to 250 acres.
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Ventura County urges residents to get tested for COVID-19 as positive cases increase

By Aleea Evangelista November 19, 2020
Ventura County explained their adjusted approach to testing and preventative measures to handle the demand of increasing COVID-19 cases in a press conference on Nov. 18.
A family enters the AMC in Thousand Oaks on Monday, Nov. 16. The Theater is forced to close its doors again on Nov. 17, due to Ventura County moving back to the Purple Tier. Photo credit: Tara Brown

Governor Newsom pulls emergency brake on reopening and announces the possibility of a curfew

By Aleea Evangelista November 17, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state’s emergency brake on the COVID-19 tier system as 28 counties move back into the purple tier in a press conference on Nov. 16.
A Welcome to Simi Valley sign sits off of Madera Rd. in Simi Valley, CA. on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Photo credit: David Chavez

Simi Valley City Council approves housing initiative for homeless living in cars

By Aleea Evangelista November 17, 2020
On Nov. 9, the Simi Valley City Council unanimously approved the City Manager’s next step of forming a contract with a service provider for the Safe Park Pilot Program.
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Ventura County schools and businesses plan to reopen after two weeks in the red tier

By Aleea Evangelista October 19, 2020
On Oct. 14, Ventura County announced their plan to shift into the moderate orange tier and supporting local businesses in a COVID-19 press conference.
Ventura County officially moves down into less restrictive red tier amid COVID-19 regulations

Ventura County officially moves down into less restrictive red tier amid COVID-19 regulations

By David Chavez October 8, 2020
Ventura County officially moved from the purple tier of restrictions into the red tier
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Ventura County provides coronavirus updates and plans to reopen school districts

By Aleea Evangelista September 28, 2020
On Sept. 23, Ventura County reviewed their COVID-19 status and plans to reopen school districts as positive case rates decline.
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