Ventura Local News – Saturday, April 18th, 2026

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Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Good morning, Ventura. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 today with 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base starting at 7 a.m. PT. Locals in Ventura County can watch the launch from spots like Ventura Pier & Emma Wood State Beach, though weather or technical issues may delay the event. Ventura County Star

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Ventura taxpayers can use the Franchise Tax Board and IRS refund trackers online to check tax refunds after filing before recent deadlines. E-file returns may be processed within 3 weeks while paper filings could take up to 3 months (with longer federal processing times). Ventura County Star

VENTURA EVENTS

EVENTS

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VENTURA REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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VENTURA JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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VENTURA ANNOUNCEMENTS

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