Good morning, Ventura.

Ventura County faces a major change as its aging population reshapes housing, healthcare and schools.

Birth rates have nearly halved since 1990 (with the median age now about 40), prompting plans to expand accessible homes and caregiving for a growing older community.

Josh and Jordan Jurgess will host their annual Freaky Tiki party on Oct.

17 in Camarillo, transforming Goodwill finds into a playful yet spooky setting – featuring a reanimated corpse DJ, tiki cocktails, and Spam sliders for a unique adult celebration.

The Central Coast International Film Festival will open on Oct.

25 at 10 a.m. at Regal Edwards Camarillo Palace with the screening of the comedy 'The Heiress' filmed in Ventura. The daylong event will feature nine screening blocks and filmmaker Q&A sessions, ending with an awards ceremony.

On Sept. 25, Moorpark High School’s AVID program celebrated Latino heritage with SABOR LATINO, featuring performances by the high school dance team and local schools Mountain Meadows 21st Century Learning Academy, Arroyo West Active Learning Academy and Chaparral Middle School.

Laura Valdez is running for a trustee seat on the Pleasant Valley School Board and asks voters to choose her on Nov.

3. She brings years of classroom and business experience to help improve schools for all students.

CAL FIRE urges families in Ventura and Agoura Hills to update evacuation plans and maintain defensible space following past wind-driven wildfires — residents are encouraged to register for emergency alerts and allow extra time for pets during departures.

Local high school football teams posted varied results in week 6 as Ventura won 27-19 against Thousand Oaks, Santa Barbara beat Moorpark 38-24, and Nipomo edged Templeton 48-42 (OT).

The scores offer a snapshot of regional sports performance from Friday's games.

In a Coastal Canyon League girls' volleyball match on Sept.

24 at Royal High, Oak Park won 3-1 & maintained first-place standing, while Westlake and Oaks Christian competed in Marmonte League water polo with Oaks Christian prevailing 11-7.