Ventura Local News – Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

Daily Ventura

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

Good morning, Ventura. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Dr. Bob Dodge retired after nearly 50 years as a family doctor in Ventura County (he celebrated retirement at his Ojai home on Jan. 15) and is known for his anti-nuclear weapon activism. Ventura County Star

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ On Wednesday, Jan. 21, firefighters responded to a garage fire on the 100 block of Kenneth Street in Camarillo; they knocked down heavy flames from the exterior garage, ensuring that all residents evacuated safely (40 firefighters were on scene). KEYT

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Francesca’s announced that it will close all its stores nationwide — including the location at The Oaks in Thousand Oaks — as it liquidates inventory and restructures its business, with the closure timeline still unknown. Ventura County Star

SPORTS NEWS

➤ San Marcos beat Rio Mesa 65-41 in a Channel League boys basketball game as Aidan Conlan scored 17 points and Koji Hefner added 19 (boosting the Royals’ league record). KEYT

VENTURA EVENTS

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VENTURA REAL ESTATE

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VENTURA ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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~ Michael Benoit

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