Cheri Carlson
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California, United States
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Rebuilding to begin at historic movie ranch leveled by wildfire
In 2018, the Woolsey Fire burned through buildings used for decades in movies and television. Now, the National Park Service is ready to rebuild. → Read More
Rental housing crisis: Prices rise, options fall across Ventura County
Families and individuals across Ventura County are struggling to pay ever-rising rental housing prices. Here are their stories. → Read More
Ventura County supervisors allow oil operator to re-drill 2 wells near Oxnard neighborhood
After multiple appeals, Ventura County supervisors were asked to decide if an oil company could re-drill two wells near Oxnard. Here's what happened. → Read More
Live updates: Storm brings snow, rain and blizzard warning for Southern California
Forecasts call for gusty winds, rain and snow as a cold winter storm hits Ventura County and the region. Check back for updates. → Read More
5 outdoorsy things to do on Presidents Day weekend in Ventura County
From live music to a tide pool talk, here are five things to do around Ventura County this weekend. → Read More
Disaster recovery center opens in Ventura County
January storms destroyed five homes and damaged dozens of others. Here's how to get help. → Read More
FEMA approves disaster relief for Ventura County residents. Here's how to apply
Dozens of Ventura County homes were damaged in severe January storms. Now, local residents are eligible for disaster relief. → Read More
California monarch numbers tick up statewide but drop in Ventura County
Experts call this year's number of monarch butterflies a second chance to save the iconic insects. Here's why. → Read More
Mountain lion found dead on Pacific Coast Highway near Las Posas Road
The National Park Service identified the cougar as P-81, a 4-year-old mountain lion tracked as part of a long-term study . → Read More
Ventura Pier remains closed following damaging storms
Much of the Ventura Pier remains closed this week after high surf during recent storms knocked out several support pilings. → Read More
Ventura County declares local emergency; storm damage costs to top $30 million
Damage estimates rolled in after last week's storms. On Tuesday, the Ventura County sheriff signed a proclamation, declaring a local emergency. → Read More
Proposed map classifies 96% of rural Ventura County in 'very high' fire zone
Nearly all of rural, unincorporated Ventura County may be at "very high" fire risk, according to a hazard zone map proposed by Cal Fire. → Read More
3 hikes to ring in new year in Southern California
Here are three spots where hikers can celebrate the new year in the outdoors. → Read More
Dizzying changes seen in Ventura County politics, government in 2022
The year 2022 was marked by significant changes in Ventura County government and politics. → Read More
From the Super Bowl to abject grief: More of 2022's biggest stories in Ventura County
2022 brought an overwhelming COVID-19 surge, tragic suicides of two young athletes and a Super Bowl championship for the hometown Rams. → Read More
Forecast calls for a rainy New Year's Eve. Here's what to expect
A quick storm dampened Ventura County overnight. Later this week, more rain could be on the way. → Read More
California drought: Water supply conditions grow 'increasingly dire'
With imported water supplies stressed by prolonged drought, Southern California may face region-wide water cuts. → Read More
Fees to increase at dozens of Los Padres National Forest campgrounds in January
Fees at 33 Los Padres National Forest campgrounds to increase in January. → Read More
California monarchs still holding on. Here's where to see them in Ventura
Preliminary counts show monarch numbers bounced up again this year in Ventura County and elsewhere, though it's too soon to call it a comeback. → Read More
'I just can't breathe anymore:' Ventura County residents struggle to keep up with rent
Fallout from the rental crisis has forced some into bidding wars or to move from place to place, looking for a spot they can afford. → Read More