CIF-State SoCal Regional Semifinal results

Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. –

CIF-State SoCal Regional Semifinal Baseball:

Division 3: University City 9, Dos Pueblos 1

CIF-State SoCal Regional Semifinal Softball:

Division 3: Legacy 2, St. Bonaventure 1

Division 5: Orcutt Academy 10, Hueneme 0 (Orcutt will play at Rancho Mirage in Regional Final on Saturday).

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Santa Maria Dad’s Meta Glasses Capture Body Dumping at Orcutt Park While Filming Son

Ryder Christ

EDITORS NOTE: The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office clarified that the woman in the video was heavily intoxicated and that the footage does not show her exiting the car on her own.

ORCUTT, Calif. — When Michael Zoppo of Santa Maria bought his Meta Glasses three months ago, he never expected to capture the body of a woman being dumped while filming his young son at a park.

“I originally got them for sports, youth sports, with my son biking and other activities. I did not expect to film what I saw with them.”

While filming his son climb up a tree at Waller Park in Orcutt, he noticed a man drag a body out of a car in the nearby parking lot.

“I didn’t think it was a dead body originally, just because it looked like the gentleman was talking over them and there was not a lot of movement,” he said, adding he originally thought the man was going to help her.

“Maybe he’s helping her until I saw him drag her out of the way so he could leave, leaving her in the asphalt.”

Zoppo kept calm and acted quickly. When the driver made a wrong turn out of the park, Zoppo used his Meta glasses to discreetly call 911 and relay the car’s license plate number.

“He went left, and in that moment, I kind of took action,” he said. “Called the dispatcher right away… I told them what was happening. I think there’s a lady down in the parking lot.”

Deputies from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office intercepted the vehicle before the man could leave the park. The woman, who appeared unresponsive, was taken away in an ambulance.

“She was not moving or talking when they were trying to ask her questions.”

Zoppo said he had heard of similar body dumpings in the area but said he never imagined witnessing such an event—especially at a public park in the middle of the day.

“There’s kids… I’ve never, in my 35 years of living, seen something like that,” he said. “It’s wild… It happened right here.”

Despite the disturbing experience, Zoppo said he doesn’t want the incident to change how his family views the park.

“It sucks that that happened, but I don’t want that to diminish the community,” he said. “I’ll still be here. I’ll still feed the ducks and the squirrels.”

Zoppo’s advice to parents who may face a similar situation: stay calm and protect your children from seeing disturbing events.

“Just make sure your kid doesn’t see it,” he said. “Because it’s traumatizing for me as an adult to kind of see her—half her clothes pulled down and her face down in the asphalt.”

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Officers have clarified that the woman was intoxicated, and that the Meta glasses did not get her opening the door and getting herself out of the vehicle.

The man and woman both have multiple warrants.

The condition of the woman and the identity of the man have not yet been released by authorities.

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Historic baseball season ends for Dos Pueblos in regional semifinal loss

Mike Klan

GOLETA, Calif. – Dos Pueblos was the last high school baseball team in the 805 area still playing in the playoffs but the Chargers dream season is finally over.

University City of San Diego scored 4 runs in the first inning and they cruised to a 9-1 victory at DP in a CIF-State SoCal Division 3 regional semifinal game.

The Chargers avoided the shutout with a run-scoring single by pinch-hitter Nick Salcido in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Charlie Potter led DP with two hits and reached base three times.

The loss wraps up an historic season for Dos Pueblos.

The Chargers won five playoff games which included a CIF-Southern Section Division 4 championship game appearance as well the program’s first win in a CIF-State playoff game.

Dos Pueblos(23-12) says goodbye to 12 seniors who certainly left their mark on the program.

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New Restaurant Welcomes Hungry Santa Barbara Customers with Free Burgers

John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Win-dow is a new restaurant that has arrived in Santa Barbara from Los Angeles and Long Beach, where it has five locations.

This is the first one outside of that zone, and the owners found Santa Barbara fits their simple, retro feel for the business.

It is a small building on the corner of Chapala Street and Ortega Street. It has been a restaurant off and on for years, but has no dining structure.

It didn’t matter to the first customers.

The grand opening for The Win-dow smashburger menu came with a free double cheeseburger for all customers who made one other purchase.

The menu is very simple. Beyond the burger – either a single or double, with a vegetarian option – there is a fried chicken sandwich, fries, a kale salad and a grain bowl. To refresh your meal, they have shakes and cold drinks. That’s about it.

The South Coast Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting Thursday around 10:45 am, prior to the 11:00 am opening. A line up the street was already cued up.

One of the co-founders, Jeff Goodman said, “we’re one of the original smashburgers in L.A. We opened in 2019 before it blew up into a trend, but our mission was really about better fast food. You can see it is not just burgers, although as you can see we serve a delicious burger. We also serve a killer fried chicken sandwich.”

Other co-founder, Paul Hibler, was not present.

The official logo has a dash in the name. Win-Dow. Goodman said it is for “style.”

Many of the first customers gave their meal a thumbs up, but their stuffed cheeks and smiling facial expressions spoke louder than words.

The cost of a cheeseburger is $4.35. That is considered one of the lowest for this type of popular menu item in the area.

It is a casual restaurant with outside tables for about 50 guests. There’s no enclosure, which will test the weather durability of loyal customers in cold, rainy or windy conditions. That is not expected to be a problem in the start up phase now.

Online ordering is expected to be popular, making The Win-dow a grab and go stop for those looking for a quick filling meal for a fraction of the cost of a larger sit down restaurant.

The restaurant has hired 25 employees.

Wednesday was a private opening for friends and family members who were eating menu items and filling out a sheet to give their review of The Win-dow.

The restaurant will be open seven days a week, with a 9 p.m. closing time.

For more information go to: The Win-dow

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Hello June! Everything Happening this Weekend on the Central Coast

Alissa Orozco

June is here and its officially the start of summer here on the Central Coast. There are inclusive events for everyone in the community that you won’t want to miss out on. Here’s what’s going on this weekend near and far:

SANTA BARBARA – SOUTH COUNTY

Photo: Santa Barbara Zoo

Meet Me in Old Town Goleta ~ Thursday, June 5th in Goleta

📍Goleta Valley Community Center

⏰ 5:00pm – 8:00pm

🪩 Invite family and friends to meet you in Old Town! The City of Goleta is hosting three community events to support local businesses in area, and its a great opportunity to explore the heart of Old Town. The evening will have yummy food, games, and live music from East Valley Road! Learn more here.

Zoo Brew ~ Saturday, June 7th in Santa Barbara

📍Santa Barbara Zoo

⏰ 5:00pm – 8:00pm

🪩 Drink beer, Save Wildlife! This 21+ only event invites you to explore the zoo and its wildlife, while enjoying tastings from local breweries and vendors! A general admission ticket includes unlimited tastings, and if you’re a Zoo Brew VIP, appetizers are included too. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will also available for purchase. Learn more here.

World Ocean Day ~ Sunday, June 8th in Santa Barbara

📍Santa Barbara Zoo

⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm

🪩 To celebrate World Ocean Day, the Zoo will dedicated the day to its marine wildlife. Keepers will host talks on snowy plovers, otters, and penguins, animal encounters, and other ocean-related activities. All special events will be in included with Zoo admission. Learn more here.

2025 Walk to End Epilepsy ~ Saturday, June 7th in Goleta

📍UC Santa Barbara – Pauley Track

⏰ 9:00am – 12:00pm

🪩 Join in on this community effort to raise awareness and funds for Epilepsy research. You can join in-person or online to help the Epilepsy Foundation reach their goal of $20,000. There is no fee to register, however when you raise $50 or more you’ll earn this year’s official 2025 Walk for Epilepsy – Santa Barbara event merchandise. Learn more here.

19th Annual Los Olivos Jazz & Olive Festival ~ Saturday, June 7th in Los Olivos

📍Lavinia Campbell Park

⏰ 1:00pm – 4:00pm

🪩 This annual event brings together what the Santa Ynez Valley is known for: great wine, food, and music. Taste wine from local wineries, listen to world-class, professional jazz musicians, and sample different olive-themed dishes prepared by local chefs. Learn more here.

SANTA MARIA – NORTH COUNTY

Photo: House of Pride & Equality

Santa Maria Pride 2025 ~ Sunday, June 8th in Santa Maria

📍Santa Maria Fairpark

⏰ 11:00am – 5:00pm

🪩 Join in on one of the first of many Pride events on the Central Coast! The theme for this year’s Santa Maria Pride is “Strength in Diversity!” The day will feature a vendor market, resource fair, food trucks, a beer garden, all-ages drag shows, and performances by Forever Green, Mestizo, PCPA, Santa Maria Civic Theatre, Revive Dance Co., and Sparx the DJ. Learn more here.

Flag Day Ceremony ~ Sunday, June 8th in Santa Maria

📍Santa Maria Elks Lodge

⏰ 2:00pm

🪩 The Santa Maria Elks Lodge is celebrating the adoption of the nation’s flag, dating all the way back to 1777. Officer and members will kick off the ceremony at 2:00pm, followed by a cold cut buffet lunch! Learn more here.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Photo: Charles Paddock Zoo

Ice Cream Zoo-fari ~ Saturday, June 7th in Atascadero

📍Charles Paddock Zoo

⏰ 5:00pm – 8:00pm

🪩 This family-favorite event lets you eat unlimited ice cream, live music, activities for all ages, and zoo animals! Tickets include full Zoo admission and unlimited sweet treats! Tickets are $16 for 13 years and up; $11 for 3 to 12 yrs., FREE to ages 2 and under. Learn more here.

Pridefest 2025: Paddling with Pride! ~ Saturday, June 7th in Morro Bay

📍Coleman Park Beach

⏰ 11:00am – 2:30pm

🪩 Celebrate Pride Month Central Coast-style with a paddle out! Wear your brightest colors, and paddle to make a community rainbow alongside Padding Paws’ most adorable, adoptable pups. The community is encouraged to bring their own paddle boards, kayaks, and life jackets – though a limited amount will be available to borrow. Learn more here.

SLO Blues Baseball – Fireworks Show ~ Friday, June 6th in San Luis Obispo

📍Sinsheimer Stadium

⏰ 6:00pm

🪩 Come cheer on the San Luis Obispo Blues as they take on the Menlo Park Legends this Friday! The season will run through July, and the team is bringing back many family-favorite events including post-game firework shows! Learn more here.

Family Free Day: Buzzing Beauties ~ Sunday, June 8th in San Luis Obispo

📍San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden

⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm

🪩 Families can enjoy free entry to the botanical garden, and educational activities that focus on our local pollinators. Pack a picnic for the day and enjoy a stroll through the garden. Learn more here.

VENTURA COUNTY

Photo: Downtown Oxnard

7th Seaside Tattoo Show ~ June 6th – 8th in Ventura

📍Ventura County Fairgrounds

⏰ Check for Event Times

🪩 Over 100 licensed tattoo artists & piercers from across the U.S. will come together in Ventura for a three-day celebration of ink, art, and culture! You can get tattooed and/or pierced by some of the best. And for those looking for something a little permeant, henna art and tooth gems will also be available. Learn more here.

15th Annual Beachfront Run ~ Saturday, June 7th in Ventura

📍Ventura Pier

⏰ Check for Race Times

🪩 This weekend, you can take in the scenery of Ventura Beach by signing up for a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon! Each runner will receive a T-shirt and finishers medal! A variety of vendors and live music will also be onsite, and even if you’re not participating, come cheer on the winners during the awards ceremony. Learn more here.

Camarillo Pride Festival ~ Saturday, June 7th in Camarillo

📍Constitution Park

⏰ 12:00pm – 4:00pm

🪩 Camarillo’s 4th Annual Pride Festival will feature a family-friendly event with bounce houses, arts & crafts, music, games, and more! The event will act as a space for love, acceptance, and celebration for those part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more here.

Oxnard Insect Festival ~ Saturday, June 7th in Oxnard

📍Plaza Park

⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm

🪩 Lovers of all things that squirms, slithers, or buzzes will love this local festival! This is a fun opportunity for families to come together and enjoy insect demonstrations, live music, and food trucks! The festival will feature some special guests this year: crustaceans! Learn more here.

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New Nipomo battery plant owner provides tour of facility, says ‘the community should feel safe’

Dave Alley

NIPOMO, Calif. – The owners of the new Nipomo battery plant provided a tour to the media and county officials on Thursday morning, giving an inside look at the much-discussed facility that has drawn a lot of attention over the past few months.

During the 90-minute tour, leaders with Houston-based Alpha Omega Power, which owns the Caballero Battery Energy Storage Site (BESS), answered questions from media members about its operations and safety features.

“The community should feel safe because these assets has undergone a battery of real life tests,” said Guillaume Dufay, Alpha Omega Power Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer. “It has undergone a battery of inspections directly from CAL FIRE (San Luis Obispo County Fire Department) that came to the site here during the commissioning and it has also complied with all the latest regulations and all the strict requirements from the National Fire Protection Association. We have done simulations. We have done real life tests to prove that a fire event or any kind of emergency situation is extremely unlikely, and if it ever happens, it will be contained. It will be managed and it has been proven to not cause any risk for life and safety and property around the area.”

The Caballero plant is located on Joshua Street in south Nipomo near Highway 101 and has been in operation since April 1.

“It’s a power asset that connects to the to the power grid of California,” said Dufay. “This has 33 battery energy storage systems that produce a 100 megawatts. We are providing power for about 100,000 houses for about four hours. It’s injecting power into the grid on a daily basis. Batteries are here to act as a buffer on the larger electric grid. They provide power when it’s needed the most and they absorb power when there’s excess power available on the grid, so for these reasons, we call them reliability equipment. They provide reliability to the grid.”

The battery storage system is adjacent to the PG&E Nipomo substation and began operating less than three months after a battery plant facility in Moss Landing in Monterey County caught fire.

In the aftermath of the Moss Landing incident, many in Nipomo community and surrounding areas raised concerns about having a battery facility located close to their home.

However, the Caballero operators point out the two facilities are entirely different in their design and safety features.

“Compared to Moss Landing, this particular system was built compliant with the most recent version of California fire codes for the 2021 version of the California Fire Code,” said Nick Warner with Energy Storage Response Group (ESRG). “In addition to that, there are a number of UL product standards and other requirements that were either imposed as best practice from the industry or by, Cal Fire and other local authorities, to ensure safety with the site. 

They added the company is hoping to provide transparency about the Nipomo plant through the media tour and a town hall meeting that was held on Wednesday night.

“There’s just absolutely no risk for anybody who lives in the vicinity,” said Dufay. “This is one of the safest industrial developments that you can have in this country. The more interest from the public is better for our industry. We are proud of what we’ve done. This is very safe. We want to share that. We want to bring that out to the community. We did an open house to to share the same message. We are here. This asset is safe. This is what it does. There’s no mystery. There’s no magic here. We charge lithium ion batteries and we discharge them and we have all the fire and safety equipment and all the analysis that have been done to comply with all the latest codes.” 

Columbus, Ohio-based ESRG operates the safety planning and has established the safety protocols that are in place for the Caballero site.

Warner, a co-founder of the company, was onsite for the tour on Thursday and pointed out the plant has gone through meticulous planning ahead of its opening to ensure the site meets the highest levels of industry and government safety standards.

“We’ve gone through large scale fire testing of the system,” said Warner. “We’ve done heat flux analyzes. We generated emergency response plans and other engineering assessments, in line with these codes and best practices, or in some cases in excess of these practices. Part of why ESRG is here today is because we’ve contractually agreed to provide 24/7 subject matter expertise and services to the site for the lifetime of the operation.”

Also on hand Thursday was San Luis Obispo County Fourth District Supervisor Jimmy Paulding, who represents the entire Nipomo area.

His office has fielded a number of questions, comments and feedback about the plant since it gained widespread attention earlier this year following the Moss Landing fire.

“I understand that the community is really concerned, but there was a lot of misinformation about this project,” said Paulding. “This project meets a set of safety standards that weren’t in place when, the Moss Landing facility was approved and constructed for example. I think everything has risks, right? I can’t stand here and say that this facility is a 100% safe facility. You look at Diablo Canyon, you look at the Phillips 66 oil refinery that used to operate here in my district. This facility is held to a set of standards and those standards have been adhered to and they’re operating in a safe way. We have an emergency response plan should there be an incident and it certainly gives me more confidence. I hope that the community can rest assure that plans are in place should there be an incident.”  

Also happening Thursday, as well as a day earlier on Wednesday, and scheduled for this coming Monday, is specialized training at the site with the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department/CAL FIRE and several neighboring agencies.

“The intent of the training is to familiarize all of our firefighters with the facility and orient them to procedures and talk about what we need to do in the case of emergency,” said Ryan Grebe, SLO County Fire Department Public Information Officer. “We’ve invited other agencies like Santa Barbara County Fire, Santa Maria Fire, Five Cities Fire, and all these other people who are going to be responding in the event of a large emergency, so we want to make sure they’re getting the training and that they’re familiar with the facility as well.”

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Special Olympics Torch Run Supporters Share Funds from Local Events

John Palminteri

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Special Olympics Torch Run came through the South Coast Wednesday with a quick stop to acknowledge funds raised at several local events.

The check presentation was made at the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department headquarters, with Sheriff Bill Brown and his staff welcoming he runners. “As we mark the 39th anniversary of the Torch Run in Southern California, I am filled with pride to see this tradition burning brighter than ever,” said Brown.

The law enforcement agencies on the South Coast escorted the runners through the streets by running and driving alongside them.

The route down the coast and into Goleta, continued after the stop at the Sheriff’s station. It went down State Street through the promenade and then along the waterfront. The day’s route continued into Montecito, Summerland, and Carpinteria.

This weekend the athletes will compete in Long Beach.

Among those to greet the torch runners was Commander Butch Arnoldi with the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department. He has been a coordinator of the Torch Run efforts for several decades and has more than 50 years experience with the Sheriff’s Department.

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A Tale of Two Transit Systems in Guadalupe and Santa Maria Finally Coming Together

Jarrod Zinn

GUADALUPE, Calif. – It will now be easier for people to get between Guadalupe and Santa Maria.

The rumors are true, and it all starts on July 1st: SMOOTH’s Guadalupe Flyer will be merged with Santa Maria Regional Transit—or “SMRT”.

“We’re going to miss operating the Guadalupe Transit Service,” says Fil Simas, SMOOTH Transportation’s executive director. “We’re proud to have been a part of it, and we’ve been affiliated with it. We started it, we initiated it, nurtured it, helped it grow.”

Those in Guadalupe who ride the bus to and from Santa Maria may start seeing their drivers in new uniforms in July.

Riders will also no longer have to pay two separate fares.

These transit systems are currently two different entities, and passengers are paying two separate sets of fares, following two different online interfaces.  The Santa Maria City Council gave the green light to the potential integration of the two systems back in February.

“Our entire industry, both on the private side and the public side, have experienced significant challenges,” says Gamaliel Anguiano, City of Santa Maria’s transit manager. “I mean, leading into the pandemic and certainly coming out, that’s expedited conversation between the two communities about merging the two transit systems.”

SMRT will now be the central, one-stop-shop interface for all transit information.

“The consolidation of Guadalupe Flyer with Smart is only one additional step in the major reworking of the transit network throughout North Santa Barbara County,” says Anguiano. “But there are plenty more steps to come.”

Santa Maria Regional Transit will also add two new lines that Guadalupe Flyer riders will be familiar with.

Route 40 will take passengers from the Guadalupe transit station to the Santa Maria transit center.

And 41 will circle, providing stops around the Guadalupe transit center.

“If you’re a Guadalupe resident you’ll see the Santa Maria regional transit livery coming up. That is your bus. That is the busses will bring you into town and take you everywhere else,” says Anguiano.

Passengers can ride for free from July 1st through 11th.

Additionally, any Guadalupe resident who attends classes at Allan Hancock College will qualify for the Bulldog Pass, allowing unlimited free rides in Santa Maria while enrolled.

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Economic Leaders Come Together to Meet the Latest Challenges on the Central Coast

John Palminteri

SOLVANG, Calif. – Some of the top economic minds in Santa Barbara County gathered in Solvang today for the 2025 Santa Ynez Valley Economic Summit, focused on building solutions and strengthening the regional economy.

The event, hosted by the Solvang Chamber of Commerce at the Craft House at Corque, carried the theme: “Building Economic Growth for a Stronger Future.”

“These aren’t the challenging times — this is a great time,” said Solvang Mayor David Brown. “So go from there and conquer. You’re going to be great.”

Even with new tariffs, international travel restrictions, and layoffs making headlines, Mayor Brown and many others at the summit said they remain optimistic.

Speakers with local and state business experience emphasized collaboration, data, and solution-sharing as essential tools to build a resilient economy.

“We’ve studied the manufacturing industry; we’ve studied agriculture and agtech. We looked at the wine and tourism industry, done the research, created the data, the talking points, and then gone before the city, the county, the state, or the federal level to educate policymakers on how their decisions impact these industries — and how better decisions can be made with the data we’ve gathered,” said Jenelle Osborne, CEO of EconAlliance.

Some presenters shared practical programs already underway to help grow the workforce, including financial support to subsidize pay for new employees. Alyssa Stovall, Workforce Development Program Manager, explained that support can range from 150 to 400 hours of financial assistance.

“Those are typically for individuals with limited or no work history,” said Stovall. “We’re able to subsidize 100% of the wages for that limited period of time through an on-the-job training opportunity.”

Often, these early hires become long-term employees.

“We’re looking for opportunities to connect job seekers with jobs that turn into careers — things they’re excited about,” Stovall added.

For business owners who may not be aware of the financial resources available, speakers emphasized crossover opportunities through grants, stimulus funding, and mentorship.

“When you have someone who can really support you, look at your business plan, and help identify innovations, you can better leverage the resources that are available,” said Juliana Ramirez, of JR Bookkeeping and the Economic Development Collaborative.

In Solvang, Mayor Brown says there’s a reason why business vacancy rates are low — and it’s tied directly to the town’s appeal.

“The secret is the number of tourists that come through town every day — millions over the course of a year. People want to be part of that. Our town is safe, walkable, and friendly.”

Looking ahead, experts said business owners and local leaders need to closely track state and federal developments throughout 2025 and 2026.

This year’s speakers and panels included:

SB County Supervisor, Joan Hartmann

Solvang Mayor, David Brown

Visit SYV, Shelby Sim

Santa Barbara Vintners, Alison Laslett

EconAlliance CEO, Janelle Osborne

City Manager City of Buellton, Scott Wolfe

Several other key stakeholders helping drive innovation and growth

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Two Minors Admit to Felony Charges following Bomb and Shooting Threat at Ventura High School

Alissa Orozco

VENTURA, Calif. – Two juveniles have admitted to felony charges relating to a bomb and shooting threat at Ventura High School back in May. The threats prompted a full lockdown, and caused multiple law enforcement and emergency vehicles to report to the school.

On May 2nd, school officials received a threatening phone call claiming that someone on campus had a bomb and intended to commit a shooting. It was later revealed that three minor students were involved in making the call.

Ventura County Police Department officers detained all three students on campus for a further investigation, arresting two 15-year-olds for criminal threats, conspiracy to commit a crime and false report of a bomb charges.

Ventura County District Attorney, Erik Nasarenko, announced today that the two juveniles have admitted to felony charges.

On May 21st, 2025 while in the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center, one of the minors admitted to the following felony charges:

Malicious informing of a false bomb

Conspiracy to commit a malicious informing of a false bomb

The DA’s office says the minor’s legal residence is in Santa Barbara County, therefore the case has been transferred to the Santa Maria Juvenile Courthouse for sentencing. An interim hearing is scheduled on June 10th, with a sentencing hearing to follow on June 17th.

On June 4th, 2025, the second minor admitted to the following felony charges:

Malicious informing of a false bomb

Conspiracy to commit a malicious informing of a false bomb

Criminal threats

Ventura County Superior Court Judge Kevin DeNoce sentenced the minor to wardship under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, the most serious level of juvenile probation.

“The juveniles who committed the false bomb threat and school shooting threat, have been held accountable for their criminal conduct,” Juvenile Unit Supervisor Maureen Byrne said. “These threats placed the entire Ventura High School campus on lock-down, and caused students, teachers, and the surrounding community to be in fear. School staff and the Ventura Police Department acted quickly, finding the juveniles responsible and restoring safety to the campus.”

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