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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Ventura. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Mission Oaks Park in Camarillo, local bulldog Tommy—one-eyed and full of spirit—is competing for America’s Favorite Pet while supporting PAWS, the local charity for animal care. His recovery from an early eye infection has made him a beloved figure in the community. Moorpark Acorn
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Descent of Dust and Shadows, a world-premiere fantasy horror from Young Artists Ensemble, began Jan. 9 at Theatre on the Hill at Hillcrest Center for the Arts and runs through Jan. 18 with 7:30 p.m. evening shows and 2 p.m. matinees (featuring young performers 13 to 19). Moorpark Acorn
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Pepperdine University study finds that only 34% of homes lost in the 2018 Woolsey fire have been rebuilt by fiscal 2024, showing a slow recovery in the area. The report warns that complex permitting issues + labor shortages are stalling reconstruction and reducing local tax revenue. Moorpark Acorn
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a December 10 meeting, Calleguas Municipal Water District told the Rancho Simi board that local strategies will reduce reliance on imported water, with projects including desalting, groundwater banking & expanded recycled water use. The board approved a plan aimed at improving long-term water reliability after recent droughts. Moorpark Acorn
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ventura County sped up permit approvals for fire rebuilding in Camarillo a year after the Mountain fire, yet many homeowners still face a $300 per sqft insurance gap as bids soar with statewide demand. High costs and labor shortages are slowing recovery for some neighborhoods. Moorpark Acorn
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today in Channel League boys basketball, San Marcos defeated Buena 73-35 with Koji Hefner scoring 16 points, Santa Barbara beat Ventura 64-37, Pacifica edged Dos Pueblos 73-70 in overtime, and Oxnard won 60-50 over Rio Mesa led by Mikey Duran-Morales with 15 points. KEYT
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
~ Winston Churchill
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