Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Ventura.
💼 Business
SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket today from Vandenberg Space Force Base to deploy 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.
The booster — making its 35th flight — will target a landing on a drone ship in the Pacific while a livestream begins about 10 minutes before liftoff.
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 12:46 a.m. PT today to deploy 27 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit (Ventura residents may have seen the launch in person or via a livestream and heard sonic booms nearby).
🎭 Culture
Volunteers organized a vigil on Aug.
31 outside the Hill Road Library to honor Dolly Parton and raise awareness for her Imagination Library project led by the Ventura County Library Foundation.
🌲 Environment
Channel Islands National Park said 60-80% of Santa Rosa Island's Torrey pines are expected to die after the largest wildfire in park history, and crews have begun stabilizing slopes (installing wattles and collecting seeds) before fall rains.
The park will plant 300 to 500 seedlings on a 15-acre site.
📰 Real Estate
The Ventura Planning Commission approved a design review for a proposed 19-unit residential project on East Main Street between Laurel and Ann streets, including three affordable housing units.
🏈 Sports
Ventura’s Chargers lost a road volleyball match to Dos Pueblos (21-25, 14-25, 20-25) in a league contest played before today.
The loss leaves the team seeking improvements as they prepare for upcoming games.
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