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Pride, Petty tribute, car show highlight Ventura County weekend events

Pride, Petty tribute, car show highlight Ventura County weekend events

Enjoy free weekend fun with a Pride festival in Ventura, a tribute concert in Westlake Village, and a car show in Oxnard.
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Rancho Simi board picks new district manager to oversee 51 parks, more

Rancho Simi board picks new district manager to oversee 51 parks, more

After reviewing more than 100 applications, the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District’s board of directors has selected its next district manager.
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SpaceX targets next rocket launch after milestone Vandenberg mission

SpaceX targets next rocket launch after milestone Vandenberg mission

Just days after California reach its 50th rocket launch milestone for 2026, SpaceX is eyeing its next mission. Here's everything to know.
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‘A Toxic Love Story’: 5 Things We Learned From Netflix’s New True-Crime Doc

‘A Toxic Love Story’: 5 Things We Learned From Netflix’s New True-Crime Doc

The documentary explores the case of a U.S. Deputy Marshall and his wife who claimed they were being harassed. But the reality was much darker
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Fair makes big-eyed kids of us all | Woodburn

Fair makes big-eyed kids of us all | Woodburn

With the 152nd Ventura County Fair opening next week on July 29, here is a slightly revised column from my archives…
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Michelle Hadley's Ordeal Highlighted in Netflix Documentary 'A Toxic Love Story'

Michelle Hadley's Ordeal Highlighted in Netflix Documentary 'A Toxic Love Story'

Michelle Hadley, a California woman who was wrongfully imprisoned, is the focus of a new Netflix documentary titled 'A Toxic Love Story.' The documentary explores Hadley's legal battle after being framed by her ex-boyfriend, Ian Diaz, and his wife, Angela Diaz. In 2016, Hadley was accused of sending threatening emails and soliciting a 'rape fantasy' online, leading to her arrest and imprisonment. However, investigations later revealed that Angela Diaz had orchestrated the scheme to frame Hadley. Angela was sentenced to five years in prison, and Ian Diaz was later convicted for his role in the conspiracy. Hadley was exonerated after spending 88 days in jail.
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Saratoga Race Course Barn Fire Deemed Suspicious, Investigation Underway

Saratoga Race Course Barn Fire Deemed Suspicious, Investigation Underway

A fire at Barn 72, Gate 21 of the Saratoga Race Course has been ruled suspicious by officials. The incident occurred on the evening of July 21, 2026, when the Saratoga Springs Fire Department responded to reports of smoke emanating from the barn. Firefighters discovered a small fire involving hay in the loft area, which had already been extinguished by a New York Racing Association Fire Marshal using a portable fire extinguisher. No structural damage was reported, and only one individual required medical evaluation on-site. The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
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How California lost to Morocco in high-speed rail | Mathews

How California lost to Morocco in high-speed rail | Mathews

California claims it doesn’t have enough money for high-speed rail, even as Morocco built its 201-mile line, requiring 286 engineering structures and 13 viaducts.
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Montgomery County Man Charged with Impersonating FBI Agent in Philadelphia

Montgomery County Man Charged with Impersonating FBI Agent in Philadelphia

Seok Joon Lee, a resident of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, has been charged with impersonating an FBI agent in Philadelphia. According to officials, Lee entered a Philadelphia supermarket wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a holstered firearm, claiming to be an FBI agent. This incident has led to federal charges against him. The case highlights the serious legal implications of impersonating law enforcement officers and the potential risks such actions pose to public safety and trust in law enforcement agencies.
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Livermore Restaurant Suffers Theft Amid Little Fire Evacuations

Livermore Restaurant Suffers Theft Amid Little Fire Evacuations

During the recent evacuations prompted by the Little Fire, a restaurant in Livermore, California, named Da Boccery, experienced a theft. The establishment had to close early due to the fire, and upon returning, the staff discovered that approximately $1,000 worth of meat and cheese had been stolen. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities businesses face during emergency situations, where the focus on safety and evacuation can leave properties unguarded and susceptible to criminal activities.
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2 juveniles identified in playground fire at Dearborn school

2 juveniles identified in playground fire at Dearborn school

Two juveniles have been identified after a fire destroyed the playground at Nowlin Elementary School in Dearborn.
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Teen pleads guilty to killing four in 2024 U.S. school shooting

Teen pleads guilty to killing four in 2024 U.S. school shooting

By Joseph Ax July 24 (Reuters) - A Georgia teenager who killed four people and injured nine others in a 2024 school shooting pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in his indictment in court on Friday.