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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Ventura. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Reagan Library is showcasing a cowboy exhibit that tells real and Hollywood cowboy stories with over 400 artifacts. The exhibit, titled Cowboys (History and Hollywood), runs through April 19. Moorpark Acorn
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ventura County Office of Education opened its new accredited welding and testing facility on Dec. 17 at the Career Education Center at Camarillo Airport. The site now offers AWS certification and training for local students and veteran welders (bridging classroom learning and industrial careers). Moorpark Acorn
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Jan. 19, public offices, post offices, libraries and schools will close for MLK Day while transportation still runs; state parks remain free while national parks now charge an entry fee. Gov Newsom confirmed free state park entry in response to federal changes+ residents should check local schedules. Ventura County Star
- ➤ Temporary staffing agency Man Staffing LLC was ordered on Friday to pay $650,000 for failing to provide workers' compensation insurance between 2017 and 2023 (including $500,000 in civil penalties and $150,000 in restitution) and must secure valid coverage to avoid further penalties. KEYT
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Bhatti, ED Medical Director at Los Robles Regional Medical Center, explains that winter viruses cause fever, cough and congestion lasting 7-10 days, and advises seeking care if symptoms worsen or shortness of breath develops (for older adults, infants, or those with chronic illnesses). Moorpark Acorn
- ➤ Andrea Gallagher of Senior Concerns explains that older drivers face challenges backing out of busy strip malls without modern safety tech, while seniors on foot must slow down in winter shadows to avoid trips. She urges both drivers and pedestrians to stay alert to keep community spaces safe. Moorpark Acorn
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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