Good morning, Ventura.

On November 1, Fawn and Joey Parish led a blessing ceremony on West Highland Road at their fire-damaged home site to start rebuilding after the Mountain Fire—40 people gathered to offer prayers in many languages.

They buried a time capsule with printed blessings and a ball globe to honor the home that once brought neighbors and international friends together.

Family members, survivors and community members will gather today at 4 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North’s Healing Garden and Lakeside Pavilion to remember the 12 people killed in the Borderline Bar and Grill attack of November 2018.

The memorial reaffirms our community’s strength in healing — honoring those lost and renewing our commitment to care.

Ventura County Animal Services launched a modern mobile vet clinic on Oct.

15 to bring free or low-cost pet care like spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and checkups directly to neighborhoods—reducing shelter overcrowding and easing financial burdens for families. The clinic offers essential care to keep pets healthy and support the local community.

A review of America’s top 100 charities showed that only two support causes for older adults, leaving less than 1% of funding for seniors.

Andrea Gallagher of Senior Concerns said more help is needed since seniors make up a large part of our community and will soon outnumber children.

Conejo Players Theatre marked 50 years of Broadway with a red carpet celebration and champagne reception on Nov.

7 for A Chorus Line, which celebrated its original debut and enduring appeal. The musical will be performed on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Nov. 30.

Volunteer Liz Holbrook—a member of Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network—spent 12 hours searching Ventura beaches for Western grebes affected by a toxic oil slick.

Rescuers transported the birds to care centers to stabilize their temperature, and 52 birds have already been helped.

Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner and District Attorney Erik Nasarenko explained the cause of the Mountain Fire during a November 7 news conference in Thousand Oaks.

Veterans Day is coming up on Tuesday, Nov.

11 and honors everyone who served in U.S. wars. Many federal offices, schools, and post offices will be closed—some local services may run on limited hours—so Californians should plan ahead.

Ventura's football team beat Salesian 42—31 in the CIF First Round Playoffs game on Friday.

The close win may help the team as it moves on to the next round.