Good morning, Ventura.

A 22-year-old Fillmore man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly battering a witness during an April fight on Mountain View Street that hospitalized two men — investigators collected evidence linking him during a June search warrant.

Ventura County fire departments, including those from Oxnard, Ventura, and Fillmore, released a joint statement today saying that emergency services are for everyone—no matter their immigration status, and they do not ask or record that information.

The statement seeks to ease concerns amid national debates over public safety access.

Simi Valley Unified School Board President Kristina Pine resigned on June 16 after her husband’s hiring as a teacher was found to violate state law—four board members will decide to either appoint a replacement or hold a special election while the district plans to improve conflict-of-interest training. The decision aims to maintain ethical governance and public trust in school operations.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced a 30-day public comment period that will begin on June 23 for proposed changes to allow new oil and gas leasing on public lands—changes that would affect parts of the California Coastal and Carrizo Plain national monuments.

The proposal, made under the Unleash American Energy initiative, will impact counties including Ventura among others.

A 91-year-old Ventura resident got modern hearing aids after a hearing test confirmed an 80 dB loss, spurred by her 90-year-old sister’s positive experience at a local seminar.

The devices automatically adjust and connect directly to cell phones (cutting out background noise) so she can join conversations and enjoy daily sounds.

A guide explains how to choose the best sunscreen for beach, hikes and lake trips, detailing SPF ratings, water resistance and product labels—helping Ventura readers protect their skin on outdoor adventures.