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Christer Schmidt

OXNARD, Calif. – Oxnard Police Department arrested a 35-year-old Oxnard man after he was found to have methamphetamine, an unnamed deadly weapon, and a .22 caliber firearm.

The arrest happened on the 2200 block of East Gonzalez Road, where police say the suspect was slumped over behind the wheel of a vehicle.

Officers detained the suspect and say during the search, found the weapons and drugs.

The suspect is a convicted felon and was arrested.

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Christer Schmidt

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – A Simi Valley resident was stabbed to death Thursday on the 2900 block of Crescent Way in Thousand Oaks.

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) sent deputies to the residence around 8:23 pm after multiple 911 calls were made and found a 36-year-old man suffering from stab wounds.

The man was transported to Los Robles Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

VCSO say that a 41-year-old male suspect Miguel Angel Reyes Cano from Thousand Oaks is believed to have stabbed the victim with a knife and was seen fleeing the scene with the weapon in a blue 2002 Dodge truck with the license plate 7K43579.

Anyone with information regarding the suspects’ whereabouts or the incident are urged to contact Detective Katie Torres at their number.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-A new play by Lauren Gunderson is getting rave reviews.

‘I and you’  is playing for one weekend at San Marcos High School.

The actors are graduates Cosy Arthurs and Milo Bustany.

The show explores themes of life and death and human connection.

The final show is Sunday a noon.

Tickets can be purchases at the door at San Marcos High located at 4750 Hollister Ave.

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Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – It’s opening weekend for Young Frankenstein, the musical comedy now playing at the Garvin Theatre on the Santa Barbara City College West Campus.

The production is presented by The Theatre Group at SBCC and features a cast of local performers, including Dillon Yuhasz as Frederick Frankenstein, Ryan Beaghler as Igor, Kate Brody-Adams as Inga, and Sean O’Shea as the Monster.

Directed by Rick Mokler, with musical direction by David Potter and choreography by Michele Spears, the show brings Mel Brooks’ cult classic film to life with memorable songs like “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” elaborate sets, and a fast-paced, comedic flair.

The production runs through July 26, with performances Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. A live-captioned performance will take place on Sunday, July 13.

Tickets are nearly sold out for opening weekend. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit theatregroupsbcc.com.

This production kicks off SBCC Theatre Group’s 80th season.

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Andie Lopez Bornet

CARPINTERIA, Calif. – “ICE out of Carp! ICE out of Carp! ICE out of Carp!” Hundreds of people of all ages marched through Carpinteria on Saturday, chanting along Linden Avenue and Carpinteria Avenue to demand that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stay out of their community.

Protests have erupted across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties following large-scale federal immigration enforcement actions earlier this week that raised concern among residents.

“I’ve been feeling a lot of rage in our community, and also a lot of sadness,” said protester Audrey Kramer. “I cried, and I know a lot of my friends cried when what happened the other day happened. I was at work—I couldn’t do anything. I was helpless, you know?”

“I really believe that when ICE came here to a small, peaceful community, they poked a hornet’s nest,” said former Carpinteria Mayor Fred Shaw. “Because if nothing else, Carpinteria is always united to protect everybody who lives here.”

But not everyone agrees with the protesters’ message.

Uncover California podcast host Lori Mills said the demonstrations are “inciting fear and spreading misinformation,” and emphasized the need for the full story to be told.

“These protesters have become violent. There’s a lot of people who think, ‘Oh, ICE is just going in there and taking innocent people.’ That’s not the case—it’s not true,” Mills said. “If we had our federal agencies working together, they could go after the criminals. They could pick people up in the jails. But instead, now our federal agencies have been pushed blindly into the communities, and because of that, people who may be here—or maybe crossed the border 20 years ago—are getting caught up in it.”

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on July 10, 2025, federal law enforcement officers executed criminal warrant operations at marijuana grow sites in Carpinteria and Camarillo. By July 13, officials reported that at least 14 migrant children were rescued from what authorities describe as potential exploitation, forced child labor, and human trafficking.

Federal agents also arrested at least 361 individuals described as “illegal aliens,” some with prior convictions for rape, serial burglary, hit-and-run incidents, and DUIs, according to Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

“At the California marijuana facilities, ICE and CBP law enforcement rescued at least 14 migrant children from what looks like exploitation, forced child labor, and potentially human trafficking or smuggling while facing assault and even gunfire,” McLaughlin stated. “Our brave agents also arrested at least 361 illegal aliens—including criminals with convictions for rape, serial burglary, hit and run and DUIs. As Secretary Noem stated, this is quickly becoming one of the largest operations since President Trump took office.”

DHS also reported that during the operation, more than 500 people attempted to disrupt federal activities. Four U.S. citizens are being criminally processed for allegedly assaulting or resisting officers. Authorities say rioters damaged vehicles and that one individual fired a gun at law enforcement personnel. The FBI is now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the gunfire.

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Christer Schmidt

Update: Maria Timan was located and returned safely to her family.

OXNARD, Calif. – The Oxnard Police Department are seeking community help in the search for a missing dependent adult.

71-year-old Maria Timan is a Hispanic female with greying hair and brown eyes. She was last seen around 9:30 am at her home in the 1200 block of Nautical Way.

At the time of her disappearance, Mrs. Timan was wearing a dark blue dress with a long-sleeved multi-colored shirt underneath and brown shoes.

She was previously located in nearby shopping centers.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department immediately.

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Christer Schmidt

LOMPOC, Calif. – A 29-year-old female Van Nuys resident was arrested at Ulta Beauty in Lompoc on felony theft charges after Lompoc Police Department (LPD) said she stole over $1,600 worth of merchandise from them.

Store management called the LPD and said that the woman was leaving the store and provided officers with the description and license plate of the vehicle she was driving. Officers arrived and conducted an enforcement stop.

LPD say she was found in possession of the stolen merchandise from Ulta Beauty and merchandise she had stolen earlier that day in Goleta and Oxnard Ulta Beauty stores.

LPD says in total $7,600 worth of stolen Ulta Beauty merchandise was located and seized by LPD officers.

The woman was arrested and taken to the LPD jail.

Ulta Beauty management says she is a suspect in multiple thefts from the chain in different cities in states with losses amounting to approximately $152,000.

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Mike Klan

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – In a game loaded with lead changes, big moments, and late-inning fireworks, the Santa Barbara Foresters clawed their way past the Conejo Oaks with a dramatic 7-6 walk-off win at Eddie Mathews Field. With the victory, the Sters improved to 19-8 and took sole possession of first place in the CCL South.

It was a chess match from the start, with both teams exchanging blows through all nine innings. The Sters drew first blood in the bottom of the first, capitalizing on an error and a bases-loadedwalk to go up 1-0. But Ka’imi Kahalekai ran into some trouble in the third, allowing two runs on a double, wild pitch, and a couple of miscues, flipping the lead in the Oaks’ favor.

Despite the early deficit, the Sters pitching staff kept things competitive. Noah Waldeck was sensational in relief, tossing 3.2 innings and allowing just one earned run while striking outmultiple batters and working around defensive errors. His effort kept Santa Barbara in the game, especially after the Oaks extended their lead to 4-2 in the seventh with a solo shot from Holley and an RBI groundout.

Down but not out, the Foresters struck back. The sixth inning saw a patient and poised rally: three walks, a bases-loaded single, and a pair of sacrifice flies plated three runs to flip the lead once again, 5-2.

But Conejo wasn’t done. In the top of the eighth, with two outs and the runners going on a full count, Oaks catcher West blasted a two-run double off Jaden Barfield to steal back the lead at6-5. Moments later, the Sters tied it right back up in the bottom half thanks to a double from Becker, a sac bunt from Ryan, and a clutch sac fly from Esquer.

It all came down to the bottom of the ninth.

After a leadoff strikeout, Brenton Clark and Cole Chamberlain drew back-to-back walks. They stole second and third to put the winning run 90 feet away. With one out, Terence Kiel choppeda grounder to first and chaos ensued. In a perfectly executed delayed steal, Clark got into a rundown, danced around four throws, and dove around the tag to touch the plate and win it forthe Sters in walk-off fashion.

It was a wild finish to a back-and-forth game that saw the Sters showcase their grit, discipline, and signature late-game magic.

Santa Barbara returns to Eddie Mathews Field tomorrow for another key matchup, this time against the MLB Academy Barons. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 PM with live coverage on the Foresters YouTube channel.

(Article courtesy of Santa Barbara Foresters/Oskar Stark)

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Andie Lopez Bornet

OXNARD, Calif. – Hundreds of people gathered at Oxnard City Hall on Friday to rally in response to large-scale federal immigration sweeps carried out Thursday at two cannabis farms in Carpinteria and Camarillo.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, at least 361 individuals were arrested, and 14 migrant children were rescued from what officials describe as potential forced labor and human trafficking.

“To see how many folks showed up today who feel that anger, who feel that frustration, who feel that heartbreak—watching the videos, joining the frontlines, seeing the National Guard, seeing ICE, seeing Border Patrol show up to our communities—it’s been overwhelming,” said Beatriz Basurto, Rapid Response Coordinator at 805 Undocufund. “But it’s tremendous to see how many people are willing to show up for the undocumented community here.”

Emotions ran high as speakers outside City Hall demanded the release of those detained and called for lasting change.

Protesters waved flags, held signs, and made it clear their voices would be heard.

“Change comes when we come in power and we come in big crowds. We showed that yesterday in Camarillo—we showed resistance,” said one rally attendee. “We showed power through the crowds that came through during the early morning.”

Following the speeches, demonstrators and a caravan of vehicles marched through downtown Oxnard, chanting, “Say it loud, say it clear, immigrants are welcome here,” before returning to City Hall.

The emotion and energy remain high—and organizers say the momentum is only growing.

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Caleb Nguyen

ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Luke Ogburn, a 2nd-year USCB biology major, is on the road to recovery following a fall from the Isla Vista bluffs on June 13.

Ogburn suffered a fractured pelvis and clavicle, two collapsed lungs, swelling under his skin, a broken rib, multiple facial and orbital fractures and deep cuts across his head and body after falling.

Ogburn survived the fall but still requires serious medical care in the aftermath of the incident, according to a Facebook post from his employer, the IV Bagel Cafe.

Ogburn marks the first cliff fall of 2025 after Your News Channel covered one of them in 2024 and another in 2023.

At least 14 students have died since the mid-1990s after falls from the Isla Vista Bluffs, as mentioned in a 2023 article from Your News Channel, thanks to the Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees President Jonathan Abboud.

The IV Bagel Cafe donated 50% of their sales on July 9, though Ogburn’s fundraiser goals remain unmet, according to the Daily Nexus.

The Facebook post also mentioned a fundraiser for Ogburn’s medical expenses, which you can donate to at this link.

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