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Ventura County's best taco eatery revealed

Ventura County's best taco eatery revealed

Ventura County Star readers have spoken. See which local eateries took the top spots in our latest restaurant poll.
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Troubled over T.O. plan, no more room in Simi, and more | Letters

Troubled over T.O. plan, no more room in Simi, and more | Letters

Letters include concerns over expansion of the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, how Simi Valley is running out of buildable areas, and the benefits of being a scout.
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Simi police spent $60K to guard family of teen convicted of hate crime

Simi police spent $60K to guard family of teen convicted of hate crime

The Simi Valley Police Department spent $60,000 on security for the family of a teen who committed a hate crime, according to records.
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Camarillo woman investigated after death of a neighbor

Camarillo woman investigated after death of a neighbor

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is looking into the death of a Camarillo man Aug. 6 as a "potential homicide."
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Chattanooga Zoo Cleared After Bomb Threat Deemed Non-Credible

Chattanooga Zoo Cleared After Bomb Threat Deemed Non-Credible

The Chattanooga Zoo was evacuated on August 7 following a bomb threat, which was later determined to be non-credible. The Chattanooga Bomb Squad conducted a thorough sweep of the zoo and found no evidence of a threat. Zoo officials believe the incident may have been a case of 'swatting,' where false reports are made to trigger a large law enforcement response. The zoo will resume normal operations on August 8, including its special event, Pirates, Parrots, and Princesses. The incident is part of a series of similar swatting incidents affecting facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Frankfort Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Teenager Tai'Kiami Long

Frankfort Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Teenager Tai'Kiami Long

The Frankfort Police Department is actively searching for 15-year-old Tai'Kiami Long, who has been reported missing in Frankfort, Kentucky. Long was last seen on Tuesday, August 4, at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the Clayton Drive area. He is described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with shoulder-length black hair and hazel eyes. At the time of his disappearance, Long was wearing black sweatpants or possibly denim jeans, a plain T-shirt, and red, white, and black Jordan tennis shoes. Authorities have noted that Long is known to frequent the areas around Holmes and 2nd streets in Frankfort. The police are urging anyone with information about Long's whereabouts to contact the Frankfort E911 Dispatch at (502) 875-8582.
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Crash ignites Buena Fire in Ventura County's Santa Monica Mountains

Crash ignites Buena Fire in Ventura County's Santa Monica Mountains

Authorities said a vehicle crash on Yerba Buena Road sparked the Buena Fire on Aug. 7. The fire burned more than 5 acres.
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Unoccupied BMW Destroyed by Fire in Sparks, Investigation Ongoing

Unoccupied BMW Destroyed by Fire in Sparks, Investigation Ongoing

In Sparks, Nevada, an unoccupied BMW sedan was destroyed by fire early Friday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 4:03 a.m. on E. Prater Way. Responders from the Sparks Police Department and the Sparks Fire Department arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames, which were subsequently extinguished. Initial investigations suggest that arson is not suspected in this case.
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Princess Leonor of Spain Targeted by Obsessed Man During World Cup 2026

Princess Leonor of Spain Targeted by Obsessed Man During World Cup 2026

During the 2026 World Cup, Princess Leonor of Spain was the target of a security incident involving an obsessed man. The incident, which was kept secret at the time, occurred in Houston, Texas. According to confidential documents revealed by Prensa Ibérica, the man, in his fifties, was detained after repeatedly attempting to meet the princess, claiming he was destined to marry her. The man was identified and arrested by security teams after he persistently inquired about the princess's whereabouts at a hotel she never visited. The investigation revealed that the man, who was not Spanish, suffered from mental health issues. The incident was classified as minor and was not made public during the tournament.
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Miami Police Rescue Family of Four After Boat Overturns in Biscayne Bay

Miami Police Rescue Family of Four After Boat Overturns in Biscayne Bay

Miami Police officers successfully rescued a family of four after their boat overturned in Biscayne Bay. The incident occurred on July 31 during rough weather conditions. The police department's Marine Patrol Unit responded to the scene and found the family, consisting of a mother, father, and two young children, treading water. The officers managed to pull the family aboard their boat, ensuring their safety. Miami Police Chief Edwin Lopez shared the bodycam footage of the rescue on social media, commending the officers for their swift and effective response.
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Next SpaceX rocket launch at Vandenberg coming up this weekend

Next SpaceX rocket launch at Vandenberg coming up this weekend

Another SpaceX rocket launch is planned this weekend at California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. Here's everything you need to know.