Good morning, Ventura.

Ventura County Fair runs until Aug.

9 with new food offerings like a giant chile relleno on a stick, pastrami fries, and a return of udon noodles—Donut Express now serves mini-donuts outdoors for added local flavor.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on July 31, and Ventura residents watched the bright late-night liftoff from coastal spots (including Ventura Pier and San Buenaventura State Beach) while some heard sonic booms from the re-entering booster.

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation launched SprayDays to help families track pesticide use near schools and work sites.

Ventura residents can sign up for text or email alerts 48 hours before fumigant applications and 24 hours before other pesticide uses.

Local drivers report that repaving on Los Angeles Avenue has led to miscalibrated traffic lights, causing long red lights from Moorpark to Tierra Rejada.

Officials are urged to restore previous timings + ease the congestion.

The American Red Cross declared a national blood crisis and urged Ventura County residents to donate as supplies, especially for type O, fall to a four-year summer low.

Multiple blood drives are scheduled from Aug. 3 through Aug. 14 (check times and locations to book an appointment).

Multiple food recalls affect retailers as products including children's pouches with a plastic defect, rice balls with undeclared peanuts, and a Vitamin A supplement were recalled in July (per the FDA and CDPH).

In California, a fully trained service dog costs about $44,000 on average (one of the highest in the country), which creates a serious barrier for disabled residents in local communities with few affordable options for training or nonprofit placements.

Ventura County property values increased by 4% for 2026-27, bringing the assessment roll to $194 billion despite slower home sales.

Higher assessments in the Conejo Valley now reflect median home sales over $1.1 million.