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23+ hour, 4+ min ago (441+ words) VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) " A jury found Sergio Contreras of Oxnard guilty of assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit a crime, and street terrorism in connection with an August stabbing in a restaurant parking lot in El Rio. The jury also found true the following special allegations and aggravating factors: On Aug. 19, 2024, a man was in the parking lot of an El Rio restaurant when Contreras and three others who were all known gang members, targeted the victim of the assault stated the Ventura County District Attorney's Office in a press release Wednesday. Surveillance video captured Contreras driving a white Honda Accord into the parking lot, park near the victim, and wait inside of the car while watching the man detailed the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. Contreras then got out of the car, exchanged words with the…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago (466+ words) Bishop Diego girls basketball secured a third-place finish in the Royal High Classic with a dominant 55-25 rout of Del Sol on Monday in Simi Valley. The Cardinals raced out to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back en route to the win. The sister duo of Jeisa and Jaymi Coronado led the way with 14 and 10 points, respectively. Jeisa Coronado was named to the All-Tournament team. "We did a nice job with some defensive pressure and Jaymi and Jeisa did a great job picking and choosing when to attack and when to find the open man," Bishop Diego head coach Jeff Burich said. Carpinteria High 53, Magnolia 40 The Warriors rounded out the Royal Tournament with a win over Magnolia on Monday in Simi Valley. Despite a sluggish start on the offensive end, the Warrior defense stepped up in the…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago (135+ words) OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) A power outage impacted thousands of customers by the beach in Oxnard and Port Hueneme'on Saturday night. But it didn't stop the Channel Islands Yacht Club from hosting its Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. They dined by candlelight and used a battery pack to light the tree. Southern Cal Edison said the outage started Dec. 6 after 7 p.m. Workers said a switch inside an underground power vault failed due to water intrusion form recent rain. The outage impacted about 3,700 customers until grid operators rerouted the power in batches. People at the CIYC said their power returned around 9 p.m. They considered it a memorable holiday celebration. SCE said any outage serves as a reminder to stay at least 100 feet away from any downed powerlines and call 911....

2+ day, 11+ hour ago (83+ words) OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) The Holiday Food & Toy Drive exceeded expectations'in the Channel Islands Harbor. The Harbor and Beach Community Alliance, first responders and volunteers thought they hadn't spread the word, but people saw the event in the parking lot of Harbor Landing and showed up'to contribute. They filled a boat with non perishable foods and new toys. Thanks to matching funds they raised more than $30,000 and filled a truck for Food Share. 'To donate visit Food Share of Ventura County'...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago (187+ words) Police on Thursday were asking the public to help identify additional victims and witnesses following the arrest of a 27-year-old Oxnard man on suspicion of forcible lewd acts upon a child. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department's Family Protection Unit arrested Juan Carlos Ruiz on Dec. 1, 2025." Investigators said they are aware of separate incidents in which Ruiz allegedly communicated with juvenile victims on social media, picked them up, and assaulted them. Ruiz is known online by the username "juvnstaygetinit" and the display name "Juan Gee." Many of these cases may extend back throughout the past five years, according to Sgt. Jose D'az, of the Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit. Investigators have already spoken to some possible victims, but they believe there may be more. Ruiz is being held in custody on $1 million bail, and his next court appearance is…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (354+ words) VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) " An 18-year-old Camarillo man and four juveniles are facing charges in connection with a Nov. 25 shooting at a party in Nyeland Acres. On Nov. 25, around 11:15 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 3600 block of Orange Drive in the unincorporated community of Nyeland Acres stated a press release from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Arriving deputies located the crime scene, confirmed that a shooting had taken place, and were given the description of a vehicle that had fled the scene after the shooting detailed the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, deputies located the vehicle in Camarillo with an 18-year-old Camarillo man and five juveniles -two 17-year-olds from Oxnard, two 16-year-olds from Oxnard, and a 16-year-old from Port Hueneme- inside as well as a loaded high-power rifle discovered after…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (267+ words) Arrests made for the shooting along the 2400 block of Channel Islands Blvd." November 26, 2025 " Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on October 31, 2025, at about 11:20 P.M., deputies from the Headquarters Station responded to the 2400 block of E. Channel Islands Blvd, in the unincorporated area of Oxnard, reference a subject with a firearm threatening to shoot subjects at a party. Upon arrival, deputies saw several subjects fleeing the area." As deputies were searching for the suspect, they located two adult males victims suffering from gunshot wounds." Both victims were transported via ambulance to a local hospital for medical care." The victims were treated and are in stable condition. Related: Ventura County Detectives Seek Public's Help IDing Suspect Wanted for Shooting Two Men at a Party in Oxnard Tips can also be submitted through Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), where callers can remain anonymous....

2+ week, 1+ day ago (128+ words) OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) " The community is asked to be on the look out for a missing teen last seen in the city of Oxnard on November 21st. 13-year-old Emiliana "Emi" Casarez was last seen wearing a black jacket, black tank top, blue jeans, and black Vans brand shoes in the River Park area of Oxnard around 7:21am on Nov. 21st. The California Department of Justice describes Emiliana as a hispanic female, weighing roughly 100-110 lbs, 5'1, with brown eyes and pink hair. The teen has one stud nose piercing, and may have been carrying a Jansport brand backpack, unknown color blanket, and stuffed animal when she was last seen. Anyone with information Emiliana's whereabouts can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600....

2+ week, 5+ day ago (175+ words) Arrests Made for the Shooting Along the 2400 Block of Channel Islands Blvd." November 22, 2025 " Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on 10/31 around 11:20 P.M., deputies responded to a report of a subject with a firearm at a party on E. Channel Islands Blvd. Two adult victims were found with gunshot wounds and taken to the hospital in stable condition. During the investigation, detectives identified two male juveniles as suspects. On 11/19, both were located in Camarillo and taken into custody. Search warrants at their residences uncovered additional evidence linking them to the shooting. Both suspects were booked at the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Complex on multiple felony charges. Related: Ventura County Detectives Seek Public's Help IDing Suspect Wanted for Shooting Two Men at a Party in Oxnard Detectives are asking anyone with information or video of the incident to contact Det. Vorzimer at (805) 384-4731 or…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (74+ words) The presidents of E.J. Harrison & Sons and Agromin, Jim Harrison and Bill Camarillo, and Gold Coast Recycling General Manager George Harrison man the scissors for the big symbolic cuts of the ribbon that officially welcome the Mountain View Organic Waste Processing Facility to Oxnard. (courtesy photo) By Staff Report Oxnard-based Agromin celebrated the grand CRE: Local food waste company opens recycling center in Oxnard By Staff Report Friday, November 21st, 2025...