Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
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💼 Business
Groundwork began for a new Raising Cane’s fast-food restaurant at the corner of Main Street + Donlon Street on April 1, with crews from Epik Engineering removing roots and moving dirt at a Target shopping center site in Ventura.
🎓 Education
CVUSD students scored about 50 points above state averages in English and math on the 2025 CA Assessment, as reported at the March 18 board meeting; improvements in attendance and graduation rates shine while roughly 34% (ELA) and 44% (math) did not meet standards.
🏥 Health
Ventura officials warn that rising rattlesnake activity on local trails — with fatal bites reported in Moorpark and additional bites in Newbury Park — urges hikers, bikers and dog owners to wear proper footwear, avoid tall grass and keep a safe distance from snakes while experts say risks remain low.
Animal expert Marco Solis warns Ventura hikers as rattlesnake sightings increase following recent bites including a fatality in Moorpark — he advises staying on clear trails, keeping an ear open while using headphones, and following safety steps urged by local emergency teams.
Walmart’s Great Value dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets in 29‑ounce bags with lot code 0416DPO1215 were recalled after routine tests found unsafe lead levels+ customers are urged to discard or return the product if found.
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