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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Ventura. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Cal State Channel Islands professor was charged with assaulting a federal officer after he allegedly threw a tear gas canister at agents during an immigration raid near a cannabis farm in Camarillo on July 10 — his bond was set at $15,000 and he is scheduled to return to court next month. Thousand Oaks Acorn
- ➤ Christopher Hurtado of Santa Paula was sentenced to three years in prison after he admitted kicking and striking a sick and pregnant sea lion near the Ventura Pier in March—officers detained him after he fled and found methamphetamine in his pocket. KEYT
- ➤ Ventura Councilman Jim Duran settled a lawsuit in June that accused him of knowing about sexual abuse by his son of a 14-year-old church youth group member seven years ago—terms remain undisclosed. Ventura County Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Port Hueneme unveiled its second STAX Engineering emissions control barge this week to capture pollutants from ships, which removes 99% of particulate matter + 95% of nitrogen oxides that harm nearby neighborhoods. The move supports the port’s Zero Emissions by 2030 plan, with the mayor noting that reduced emissions will benefit public health+ and the local environment. KEYT
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tim Myers, a founding member of OneRepublic and a Newbury High alumnus, announced he is running for lieutenant governor in the 2026 general election. He vows to boost housing, public safety, and environmental efforts—drawing on his working-class roots and music background. Thousand Oaks Acorn
- ➤ Masked federal agents have conducted immigration raids across Southern California this summer—one raid occurred at a Ventura County farm—prompting lawmakers to propose rules requiring agents to show their names. Federal agencies including Border Patrol and FBI have been active in the region as officials work to clear up public confusion. Ventura County Star
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