Good morning, Ventura.

Ventura and Los Angeles sheriff's deputies, rail workers, and firefighters responded to a fatal collision between a Metrolink train and a semitrailer in Moorpark on June 25 that killed the truck driver — CHP was on scene — and investigators are looking into the crash.

California’s national parks may see long lines, closed campgrounds and dirty bathrooms this summer because federal staff cuts force park workers to take on extra tasks—advocates warn that these shortages could affect visitor safety and park services.

Officials announced that the final stage of construction is starting on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing near Ventura—this phase will finish the project and improve wildlife movement.

Los Padres ForestWatch staff oppose a provision in the federal budget bill that would allow the sale of nearly 280,000 acres of BLM land across Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern, and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Director Bryant Baker urged local residents to contact their representatives—warning that vague language in the bill may spur housing development and oil drilling on public lands.