Good morning, Ventura.

Cleopatra is a 1-year-old shorthaired rabbit available for adoption through Ventura County Animal Services.

The playful pet loves to zoom, stretch, and explore, and she even enjoys a healthy salad after a good workout.

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 with 24 Starlink satellites today at 7 a.m. PT from Vandenberg Space Force Base & Ventura residents can watch from nearby public viewing spots.

Amy Heathcote directed nearly 30 children in her backyard play 'The Lost Treasure of the Princess Liberian' on July 15 and 17 in Newbury Park—continuing a 15-year tradition that gives kids a fun, creative summer activity.

Scientists warn that a marine heatwave combined with a strong El Niño may shift marine life patterns off the West Coast from fall to spring, impacting coastal species.

Researchers say warming waters could force baitfish to move, causing predators & food chains to adjust.

State regulators will begin collecting fees on Aug.

3 under a packaging rule that requires all covered packaging to be recyclable or compostable by 2032— the Ventura County Taxpayers Association warns the new rule may add up to $190 a year to grocery bills.

In August and September, millions of PG&E, San Diego Gas & Electric & Southern California Edison customers will see climate credits on their bills to help offset high summer energy costs.

Smaller utilities will credit in April and November, while natural gas credits remain in April until 2027.

Covered California expects its premiums to rise by 9.9% in 2027, but many enrollees will avoid increases thanks to state subsidies and plan comparisons; Ventura enrollees in Region 12 (with an expected 11.6% hike that may drop to 2.7% if they switch plans) should compare options next year.

Jackie, the renowned bald eagle from Big Bear Valley, remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center after a life-saving blood transfusion from Spirit on July 24.

She shows signs of improvement & vets continue testing to find the cause of her severe anemia.

Health officials remind Ventura residents to keep young children safe around pools, beaches and lakes as summer heats up and drowning remains a top risk, suggesting swim lessons + four-sided pool fencing, CPR and life jacket use.

Ventura County’s 2026-27 property assessment roll topped $194 billion — a 4% rise over last year — driven by increased home sales and new construction; the boost is expected to raise local tax revenue for schools, parks, and safety services.

Ventura County Football Club won 2-0 against Los Angeles Football Club during the SoCal Clásico tourney on July 20 at Cal Lutheran's William Rolland Stadium (improving its record to 8-6-5) as local youth joined fans in singing the National Anthem.