Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Today, SpaceX will launch a 230-foot Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 7 p.m. PT to deploy 24 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its reusable booster will land on a drone ship for future use.
💼 Business
Local business owners have urged Ventura City Council to reopen closed sections of Main+California Streets, saying COVID-era restrictions now hurt operations.
They submitted public comments for a second week and warn more closures could force additional businesses to shut down.
📰 Economy
The UAE announced it will leave OPEC on May 1, letting it set its oil production freely—experts say Ventura drivers are not likely to notice an immediate change in gas prices as global markets adjust over time.
🏈 Sports
Santa Barbara Dons edged San Marcos 4 to 3 in 8 innings when Jack Paskin hit a go ahead RBI single; the teams will meet Friday at Santa Barbara High School.
Dos Pueblos Chargers blanked Oxnard 2 to 0 as their season concludes Friday in Oxnard.
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