Good morning, Ventura.

Ventura County Animal Services euthanized Bruce after his repeated serious biting incidents raised public safety concerns, even as community members voiced mixed reactions (the agency followed strict animal welfare guidelines).

Ventura’s Throw Down festival kicks off today with a massive cornhole tournament and live motocross stunts by 12-time X Games medalist Colby Raha— performing at 3 p.m. today and at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, drawing roughly 25,000 people.

Local historian Richard Senate will lead a free ghost tour on Aug.

27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Avenue Library (606 N. Ventura Ave) as he shares stories of haunted local landmarks and mysteries from Ventura’s past.

California finished its free transitional kindergarten program for all 4-year-olds (saving families nearly $14,000 per child each year) as schools gear up for the new year.

15-year-old Isaac Salbazian from Thousand Oaks writes on economics topics like housing, education, and health care on his blog First Principles Finance on Substack (he started after researching the Palisades fire).

He aims to explain local issues and prepare for a future in economic analysis.

Members of Girl Scouts Troop 65323 in Camarillo are turning invasive arundo — a public safety and water risk — into bee bungalows for native pollinators near the Santa Clara River Preserve as part of their Bronze Award project.

A new explainer outlines the San Andreas Fault's route, tectonic mechanics, and history of earthquakes to help locals understand potential risks.

The piece offers clear guidance on preparedness for future seismic activity across California.

Starting Oct. 15, California’s FAIR Plan will raise residential policy rates by an average of 29% — with higher hikes for properties at greater wildfire risk — affecting thousands of local homeowners and varying among communities like Simi Valley, Camarillo, and Agoura Hills.

The County of Ventura is hosting a Career and Resource Expo and Candidate Connect for job seekers.

The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 26 in the government center courtyard (between the Hall of Administration and the Hall of Justice).

The DMV may send Ventura drivers a letter asking them to reexamine their driving skills following concerns raised by family or friends (or health issues) while urging them to review their driving abilities.

Senior Concerns president Andrea Gallagher advises checking with a doctor or scheduling a test if needed.

Gov Newsom announced a new initiative that will supply public + charter schools with free emergency albuterol inhalers and spacers starting next week under the CalRx program.

The measure is designed to help students with asthma get prompt care during breathing emergencies.

Dignity Health California, a member of CommonSpirit Health, earned 94 high performing marks in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings for 2026–2027 among its 28 facilities, with 36 honors in the Central Coast Market and Best Regional Hospital named for St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard.