Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
Good morning, Ventura.
💼 Business
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 carrying 26 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base if Monday's liftoff was scrubbed—backup operations begin at 6:13 p.m. PT today.
Ventura residents may see the rocket and hear sonic booms as the booster aims to land on a drone ship in the Pacific.
🎓 Education
California State University Channel Islands was named by the U.S. State Department as one of the nation’s top Fulbright producing institutions for the 2024/25 cycle—this marks the second time it earned the honor after receiving similar recognition in 2021/22.
Faculty and staff earned the awards through projects in various fields, which highlights the school’s commitment to global research and engagement.
🌲 Environment
Central Coast firefighting agencies warned Ventura residents that the fire season is expected to be busy starting in July due to dry vegetation and warm weather.
Officials noted that recent rains boosted vegetation growth, which is now drying out — increasing wildfire risks.
🏥 Health
Healthcare workers at Planned Parenthood California Central Coast voted unanimously to authorize a strike over claims of unfair labor practices and under-staffing.
The union said a ten-day warning will be issued before the planned action impacts appointments at centers +San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Thousand Oaks, and Oxnard+ as negotiations continue.
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