Gretchen Wenner
Ventura County Star
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
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Did you hear the boom? Rattled Ojai residents sure did: ‘Like an explosion’
A boom rattled parts of Ventura County Wednesday afternoon as a rocket launched from Vandenberg. But base officials say there was no sonic boom. → Read More
Ojai City Council candidates talk water, housing ahead of 2022 Election Day
Seven candidates are campaigning for three Ojai City Council seats. The highest vote-getters in Districts 1, 2 and 3 will each serve a four-year term. → Read More
Election: 2 vie for Ojai mayor's seat share thoughts on water, housing and more
Two candidates are vying for the Ojai mayor's seat, with incumbent Betsy Stix facing a challenge from Anson Williams. Both shared thoughts on issues. → Read More
Arrest made in case of dog that died after being stolen from Paw Works shelter in Camarillo
Sheriff's officials arrested a Newbury Park man, 33, in connection with burglary at the Paw Works shelter that led to a rescue dog's death in June. → Read More
Oxnard police release more details about Carmen Ramirez collision
The Oxnard Police Department on Thursday released new details about the accident that killed Supervisor Carmen Ramirez as she crossed a street. → Read More
Man dies in Oxnard condo fire; woman badly burned
A man died and a woman was badly burned when a fire broke out at a condominium in south Oxnard Wednesday morning. → Read More
New program offers young offenders chance for change
A new program launched Friday for some young offenders in Ventura County provides a chance to avoid the juvenile justice system. → Read More
Human remains found in Camarillo dumpster; sheriff's investigators at scene
Officials confirmed midday Friday that remains found in the dumpster of a Camarillo apartment complex were human, launching a homicide investigation. → Read More
Oxnard's assistant police chief set to retire, take Colorado town chief's post
Longtime local lawman Eric Sonstegard, one of two assistant police chiefs in Oxnard, is both retiring and take a chief job out of state. → Read More
Planned water treatment facility in El Rio to improve drinking water supply for thousands
A grant from the U.S. military will help build a specialized $10.3 million groundwater treatment plant in El Rio with regional benefits. → Read More
Sudden change in leadership at Santa Paula-based Calavo amid third-quarter loss
Santa Paula's avocado industry giant, Calavo Growers Inc., this week announced the immediate retirement of its CEO amid a third-quarter loss. → Read More
An update, and a thank you, on the Star's education coverage
The Star is now in its second year with education reporter Shivani Patel, thanks to the Report for America program. → Read More
Sex crimes case may have more victims, authorities say
A man has been accused of sexual assaults in Ventura and Los Angeles counties between 2012 and 2020. → Read More
Bacteria at Surfers Point Beach triggers warning
Swimmers, surfers and others are being warned to stay out of the water at Surfers Point Beach in Ventura → Read More
'He was absolutely covered in bees': Stings send landscape workers to hospital
A tree trimmer immobilized by a leg injury was one of three people sent to the hospital by severe bee stings Wednesday in Thousand Oaks. → Read More
Driver in Highway 101 crash that killed Ventura teen pleads not guilty to felony charges
The driver in a crash that killed a teen on Highway 101 was released from jail even after prosecutors sought a bail increase during an emotional court hearing. → Read More
New details emerge in fatal Highway 101 crash in Ventura
The victim of Sunday's fatal crash on Highway 101 in Ventura was a 16-year-old Ventura girl, the CHP reported Monday. → Read More
Man drives to Oxnard police headquarters after getting shot in Port Hueneme
A gunshot victim drove himself to Oxnard police headquarters Sunday after reportedly getting shot in Port Hueneme, officials said. → Read More
Two crashes on Highway 101 in Ventura leave one dead, one arrested, four injured Sunday
A fatal accident on southbound Highway 101 in Ventura early Sunday led to the driver's arrest, while a second crash in backed-up traffic injured two. → Read More
Fireworks warnings trickle out as July Fourth nears
Ventura County law enforcement agencies are reminding residents about fireworks rules as July Fourth approaches. → Read More