Wes Woods II
Ventura County Star
Ventura, CA, United States
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Alternative sites revealed for controversial Ventura gas compressor
SoCalGas has identified three alternative locations for its controversial gas compressor project in Ventura. → Read More
Ventura allocates $10.5 million from general fund to lower its pension debt
Ventura has allocated $10.5 million from its general fund for a one-time payment to lower its pension debt. → Read More
Southern California Gas Company to host meetings on controversial Ventura gas compressor
Southern California Gas Company will update residents about a controversial Ventura gas compressor site in a series of meetings this week. → Read More
Region's Chumash group sets course under new leadership
The new chairwoman of the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians wants to bring people together. → Read More
Ojai going all electric with code change
The Ojai City Council tightened the city code Tuesday so more new homes and buildings will run without natural gas. → Read More
Akbar Alikhan to serve as interim Ventura city manager as search continues for permanent leader
Akbar Alikhan, Ventura's new interim city manager, will make about $20,737 a month while the City Council recruits a permanent chief executive. → Read More
Fillmore church once set for apartments gets new life as wedding, event space
A century-old church in downtown Fillmore once set for apartments now hosts weddings, filming and other events. → Read More
Ventura complex with 350 units to be discussed at college area council
A proposed Ventura apartment complex with 350 units will be discussed at the online College Area Community Council meeting on Wednesday. → Read More
Santa Paula receives $2M for Harvard Boulevard improvement project
Santa Paula has received $2 million in federal funds to help with infrastructure improvements along Harvard Boulevard. → Read More
Ventura drama to feature 'NCIS' star Joe Spano
Actor Joe Spano, known for police roles on popular TV shows, will take the stage in "The Realistic Joneses" at Ventura's Rubicon Theatre Company. → Read More
Future of controversial Ojai apartment project uncertain
The fate of a controversial apartment project with an affordable housing component approved last year in Ojai is uncertain. → Read More
Ventura to begin contract talks with acting city manager
Ventura's acting city manager will likely be the next interim city manager, pending contract negotiations. → Read More
Appeals put Ventura cannabis operations on hold as frustration sets in
Appeal process hearings for cannabis businesses in Ventura will start in February but frustration is starting to set in for selected applicants. → Read More
Cockatoo stolen from Steckel Park recovered in Santa Paula
A 35-year-old cockatoo who has welcomed visitors in Spanish and English to Steckel Park for years was stolen from his aviary overnight Tuesday. → Read More
New sign, old memories for Tony’s Pizzaria in Ventura
The old-school, Las Vegas-style neon sign that now glows above Tony's Pizzaria marks the eatery's 63rd year in downtown Ventura. → Read More
Patagonia, Amgen and the rest of Ventura County's biggest business stories of 2022
Amgen made a big purchase, Patagonia's owner made a big donation, and other top business stories of the year. → Read More
Beer, vino, other banned words now OK for Santa Paula businesses
Santa Paula's prohibition on signs that include beer, vino and other banned words is headed for the dustbin after a City Council vote on Wednesday. → Read More
Recount ends with results unchanged in Ojai mayor's race
The election recount in the race for Ojai mayor concluded Wednesday without any changes, reaffirming incumbent Mayor Betsy Stix as winner. → Read More
Ventura will refund fire inspection fees, waive future charges
Ventura property owners will no longer have to pay for wildfire inspections under the city's fire hazard reduction program. → Read More
Recount of Ojai mayor's race gets underway
The recount of the race for Ojai mayor began Monday, the only local contest to face a challenge after last month's election. → Read More