Good morning, Ventura.

The La Conchita Yard Sale took place over the first weekend in May and featured surfboards, boogie boards, plants, art, clothing, and jewelry while one neighbor set out a door for free.

Neighbors donated funds to the event—money that in the past helped pay for speed bumps not covered by government agencies.

Matthew Rey Scott was sentenced to 19 years and eight months after his March conviction for first-degree burglary and delaying a peace officer—he broke into two Simi Valley homes where residents saw him enter—and he was caught while on parole, with officials saying the sentence will deter future crimes.

Chantelle Lavergne Woods pleaded guilty to misusing medical professionals’ identities to create fraudulent immigration documents and to using a deceased doctor’s credentials to order controlled substances—her sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 31.

Cachuma Lake is busy as visitors camp, fish, boat & check the water level while the reservoir stands at 744.62 feet and 87% capacity with 167,985 acre-feet.

The county spent millions on improvements and will soon open an updated RV park when PG&E restores power while a committee reviews swimming options and fire officials remind property owners to maintain clearances by June 1.

Island Packers in Ventura has seen whale sightings this spring, extending the season past its usual mid-April end, and the crew posts daily updates on Instagram plus visitors can book half- or full-day trips to see them.

The West Coast Outdoors & Sportfishing Expo is held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds where families can learn to cast flies—and see an osprey grab a rainbow trout from the children’s pool, while a bear mascot from Ventura Auto Center sparks a name contest.

The expo runs on Sunday from 10:30 a.m.—6 p.m.

Kentucky Derby fans filled The Derby Room at the Derby Club at the Ventura County Fairgrounds to place bets and watch Sovereignty win on a muddy track with Journalism close behind.

Many plan to return for the Preakness on May 17 and the Belmont Stakes on June 7 as the club marks its 30th anniversary — manager Eva Mora noted this is her 28th Kentucky Derby event.