Good morning, Ventura.

Humane Society of Ventura County launched Dog Day Out to let residents take adoptable shelter dogs on short outings in Ventura and reduce kennel stress.

The program offers six weekly appointments with a pickup at the Ojai campus and will be showcased at Ojai Day today (no long-term commitment required).

A holiday card-signing event will allow people of all ages to write messages for deployed military personnel on Oct.

24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2878 Cochran Ave in Sycamore Village + the cards will be added to nonprofit 'We Care' packages.

This fall, Ventura County blooms with marigolds in bright orange and yellow across fields plus adds a festive touch to Día de los Muertos celebrations as bees and butterflies join the display.

California employers will increase fall hiring with new data from the EDD and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The report shows growth in key industries and more remote work that could bring job opportunities for Ventura residents.

Terri Lisagor of Camarillo endorsed Maggie Marschner for Ventura County Superintendent of Schools as ballots for the Nov.

3 election were mailed. Marschner is expected to bring lifelong educational experience (including stability, care and fiscal responsibility) to lead local schools.

Today, strong Santa Ana winds triggered pre-determined power shut-offs in parts of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties to reduce fire risks + commuters on Highway 101 and Highway 150 encountered hazardous debris while special sites were set up to help residents.

Ojai will transfer city-owned land to Habitat for Humanity as part of a $2.6M project to build five affordable tiny homes.

The development is expected to move forward soon, providing new housing options in the community.

Acorn-area high school athletes competed in two sports events last week.

Royal won a 13-8 water polo game at Camarillo High on Oct. 8 and Oaks Christian earned their first double-overtime win at Simi Valley High on Oct. 9 with coach Rudy Carlton.

CIF-SS has released playoff pairings for flag football and girls volleyball with matches starting Tuesday, Oct.

20 and running through Oct. 23: Dos Pueblos faces Newport Harbor on Wed, Oct. 21 and Westlake on Sat, Oct. 23 while girls volleyball games feature Ventura at Vista Murrieta and other divisions.