Ventura Local News – Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Daily Ventura

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Good morning, Ventura. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Nearly 1,000 wildfires have broken out this year in California, and as Wildfire Preparedness Week runs through May 9, local residents are advised to check home safety measures, update evacuation plans & prepare essential go-bags. Ventura County Star

SPORTS NEWS

➤ In CIF playoffs, Bishop Diego edged Brea Olinda 3-2 in boys volleyball and will host El Dorado Saturday after it beat Dos Pueblos 3-0 with key plays by Bower and Damron. In boys tennis, wins by Cate, Camarillo, Buckley and San Marcos set up round 2 matches Friday. KEYT

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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