Good morning, Ventura.

Life Spring Community Church in Moorpark is hosting special Christmas Eve services on December 24 at 4:15 and 5:30 p.m. at 5384 Kazuko Court, Unit B—services include carols, worship, a candle-lighting ceremony, a message from Pastor Tony Amatangelo, a nativity display and choir performance by the children’s ministry, plus a photo opportunity with Santa.

Southern Californians can see festive Christmas light displays this December as shows light up neighborhoods and historic sites.

Ventura Harbor’s Parade of Lights runs Dec. 12-13 and features a boat parade — fireworks and carnival games add to the local celebration.

A new law called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is set to change how charitable deductions work in 2025 and 2026—raising the SALT cap to $40,000 while limiting deductions for high-income filers.

Donors in Ventura are urged to adjust giving by combining gifts in 2025 and using tools like donor advised funds and IRA distributions for seniors to maximize tax benefits.

Last Friday, Arroyo Grande defeated Bakersfield 23 to 20 in overtime to win the CIF-Central Section Division 2 Championship—Pacifica beat Palos Verdes 20 to 10 for the Division 3 title and Grace won 48 to 16 over Santa Paula for the Division 12 crown.

Ventura High School player Jack Cunningham was brought down during the CIF-Southern Section Division 6 semifinal on Nov.

21 at Agoura High School—a play that led to Agoura losing 28 to 14, ending their nine game win streak and finishing their season at 10-3.