Ventura Local News – Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

Good morning, Ventura. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket today from Vandenberg Space Force Base to deploy 25 Starlink satellites, and Ventura residents can view the event from local spots — expect brief sonic booms nearby. Ventura County Star

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Community colleges in Ventura and San Diego counties approved new bachelor's degrees offering training in cyberdefense + physical therapy assistant and urban planning yesterday despite CSU objections. The decision followed a strict review process and boosts local job training options. Ventura County Star

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Port Hueneme officials announced on Feb. 17 that the city will cease accepting new cannabis dispensary applications, lowering caps for retail, delivery, manufacturing, and distribution businesses effective March 20. Existing operators + those with pending complete applications remain unaffected. Ventura County Star

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