Saturday, July 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Ventura. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 carrying Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base; some sources say the rocket could lift off at 8:55 p.m. today while official schedules target Sunday, July 27. Ventura residents and others may hear sonic booms if clear conditions allow viewing — delays may occur due to weather or technical issues. Ventura County Star
- ➤ Childcare providers in Ventura County will have a chance to receive $10,000 and hands-on business training this fall through the new Stearns Childcare Accelerator Program launched by Women’s Economic Ventures. The program is backed by an $875,000 commitment from Stearns Bank — it aims to help licensed providers overcome barriers and expand care for local families. Moorpark Acorn
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Simi Valley roofer Robert A. Dejarnette died from multiple stab wounds on July 10 near the 2900 block of Crescent Way off Thousand Oaks Boulevard—authorities said Miguel Angel Reyes Cano, who left in a blue 2002 Dodge truck, remains at large as investigators continue their search. Moorpark Acorn
- ➤ Luis Fernando Piceno of Moorpark was sentenced to five years and four months in state prison for a DUI crash on October 24 when he drove at high speed on Tapo Canyon Road and injured two Simi Valley police officers — both officers are still recovering. KEYT
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scott Berri—producer from Thousand Oaks with over 20 years of experience—co-produced Netflix’s animated musical 'KPop Demon Hunters' which has drawn over 106 million views and 96 million soundtrack streams since its June 20 release. He said the film’s buzz has been tremendous as fans await news about a possible sequel. Moorpark Acorn
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Ventura County Assessor’s Office is mailing approximately 250,000 property assessment notices (about 205,000 show a 2% increase under Proposition 13) based on property values set as of January 1st. Critics say the annual rise puts extra strain on elderly and low-income homeowners facing high home values. Moorpark Acorn
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LAFC 2 won a penalty shootout 3-1 after a 93rd minute goal tied the match on July 20 at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks (9 wins, 5 losses and one draw). Ventura County Football Club remains in second place in the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference. Moorpark Acorn
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