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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Ventura. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 carrying 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg at 9:05 a.m. today, and Ventura residents can watch the event from local spots like Ventura Pier or Emma Wood State Beach — updates will follow if weather or technical issues occur. Ventura County Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Paleoartist Brian Engh built a 7-foot ground sloth with two babies using metal+foam+clay for a new museum exhibit. The sculpture, created at his parents’ home off Calle Esplendido in Camarillo, will soon be on display at the Children’s Natural History Museum in Fremont. Moorpark Acorn
- ➤ Ventura Harbor Village hosts Valentine’s Day Weekend by the Sea with live music and card-making for seniors on Feb. 14-15 while Ventura Music Hall offers a Neon Moon Country Party starting at 8 p.m. on Feb. 14; regional festivities include themed dinners and dance parties. Moorpark Acorn
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 26, Newbury Park High students rode e-bikes and e-motorcycles on sidewalks — sparking safety concerns among residents. Ventura County Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials celebrated the completion of a restoration project at Wheeler Gorge campground on Feb. 4 that restored a creek and built two new bridges to improve visitor access. Ventura County Star
- ➤ Officials celebrated the completion of a multi-year restoration project that removed four low-water crossings — replacing two with bridges — to open over 13 miles of stream habitat at Wheeler Gorge Campground north of Ojai on Feb. 4. Ventura County Star
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Authorities updated La Conchita’s hazard alert from a year-round evacuation warning to an advisory after residents raised concerns over impacts on mortgage and insurance access. The change, announced Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m., clarifies that while the wording has changed, the potential hazard remains the same — residents should remain alert. Ventura County Star
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Westlake High students led demo events in Calabasas and Newbury Park that attracted 70+ players as they aim to launch an interscholastic pickleball league for local schools including Westlake, Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park after securing venue sponsorships and local support. Moorpark Acorn
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