Good morning, Ventura.

Samson, a 7-year-old, 66-pound Doberman pinscher — German shepherd mix needs a foster, adopter, or rescue as his stress increases at the shelter.

Visit Ventura County Animal Services’ Camarillo shelter at 600 Aviation Drive to meet him.

On Aug. 27, veteran ghost hunter Richard Senate spoke to the Avenue Library Ghosthunters Club in Ventura and shared decades of paranormal tales and practical advice, including his tip to take many photos.

He recounted local ghost legends + personal adventures that have deepened his spiritual views.

A former nutrition farm behind county juvenile facilities is being repurposed into the 3.63-acre Southbank Learning Farm in Oxnard.

The nonprofit SEEAG recently received a $40,000 grant (from AgWest Farm Credit) to develop agricultural education, job training, and food donations for local families.

California Biodiversity Day events start today and run through Sept.

13, inviting residents to use iNaturalist to record sightings of species including the western monarch butterfly. The data will support state conservation efforts + inform the 30th Annual Western Monarch Count.

Ventura County preserved goat grazing for wildfire fuel reduction after state lawmakers eased wage parity rules, ensuring cost-effective vegetation management.

The Farm Bureau praised the move and local growers may soon benefit from added support for both traditional grazing and emerging autonomous equipment.

Friday’s Football Focus Week 2 highlighted regional high school football with scores including Ventura’s 26 to 24 win over Lakewood — and matchups from Santa Barbara, Lancaster and others, reflecting a competitive weekend across the region.