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Daniel Roselle, the Humane Society of Ventura County executive director, has led the group for six months and is making major changes including phasing out horses and other livestock, ending humane investigator roles, and planning new dog pens at the Ojai headquarters.

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 11:59 p.m. today for a rideshare mission deploying satellites (including one for South Korea) while its booster returns to base and may cause loud sonic booms that lead to closures at popular viewing sites.

California gas prices hit $6 a gallon on May 1 as global oil supply issues and refinery closures drove up costs along major routes — leaving drivers feeling the pinch.

Ventura motorists may face higher fuel prices as the trend continues.

Oaks Christian School hosted a star studded dinner auction gala on April 25 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village where actor Neal McDonough led a celebration of 26 years and announced a new elementary campus opening in August at 975 Evenstar Avenue in Thousand Oaks, raising over $1 million.

Mesa Union School District said it will install an emergency water bypass — financed with Measure O Bond funds — to meet state standards and prevent water shutoff from Del Norte scheduled for June 30.

Superintendent Raul Ramirez stressed the project remains vital to keep student learning uninterrupted.

Ventura County superintendent candidates discussed declining enrollment, low test scores and campus safety at a forum on Apr.

30 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Early voting begins May 4 at the Ventura Government Center.

Blue creatures (called velella velella) resembling jellyfish have been washing up on local beaches in recent weeks, including along Ventura’s shoreline, as shifting winds drive the colonial hydroids with small triangular sails ashore; they rarely harm humans despite stinging cells.

High school baseball saw Dos Pueblos share the league title with San Marcos after beating Oxnard 10-5, as key hitters drove the win, while Carpinteria edged Channel Islands 7-6 on a two-run homer by senior Dallas Bartholic.