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The union, SEIU 721, is seeking higher wages and changes in working conditions. It’s accused the court of unfair labor practices.

Hundreds of Ventura Superior Court workers plan a one-day strike for Tuesday The court system will remain open, with limited proceedings and services available.

Lacey Jones is speaking out during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote a mammogram screening event in Ventura County.

Woman talks about her year-long fight with breast cancer Lacey Jones is speaking out during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote a mammogram screening event in Ventura County.

Jungleland, in present-day Thousand Oaks, was also an animal training center. Pupils included Leo the MGM Lion, Mister Ed, and Tamba the Chimp. The park closed in the 1960s. 'Jungleland USA,' a new exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County, celebrates the attraction.

New exhibit honors Ventura County theme park Jungleland and its animal stars of the silver screen Jungleland, in present-day Thousand Oaks, was also an animal training center. Pupils included Leo the MGM Lion, Mister Ed, and Tamba the Chimp. The park closed in the 1960s.

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A bird species that has disappeared from the Los Padres National Forest and is now on the brink of extinction could receive state protection.

The California Fish and Game Commission voted to designate the Mt. Pinos sooty grouse as a candidate for protection under the state’s Endangered Species Act.

These heavy-set birds look like chickens and live in fir and pine trees. The grouse subspecies was found in parts of Ventura and Kern Counties near the Mt. Pinos and Frazier Mountain region. But they've disappeared, with a small remaining population believed to be in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains.

Environmentalists say logging, livestock grazing, fire suppression, and rural development have damaged the bird’s habitat, leading to the massive population drop.

The Center for Biological Diversity and Los Padres ForestWatch petitioned the state to consider the birds for protected status. The birds will get protections while the petition is being considered.

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The grassroots organization was formed during the pandemic. It distributes food, personal hygiene kits, and other items in southern Santa Barbara County.

Volunteer group Adam's Angels helps thousands in need in the Santa Barbara area The grassroots organization was formed during the pandemic. It distributes food, personal hygiene kits, and other items in southern Santa Barbara County.

The Garmin Marathon Series is August 20 to 22, 2027. It includes a marathon, half-marathon, 10K and 5K races, and a health and wellness expo.

National marathon series adds stop in Ventura The Garmin Marathon Series will hold a three-day event in August 2027. It's expected to attract thousands of runners.

Plans call for a performance and rehearsal hall that can accommodate about 200 people, eight teaching studios, four practice rooms, a recording studio, and a rooftop event space.

New music education center is being built in downtown Santa Barbara 'The Muse' is a 20,000-square-foot complex and will feature a 200-seat performance space and recording studio.

Peters will sing songs from the Great American Songbook, including works by Stephen Sondheim and Jerry Herman.

Stage and screen icon Bernadette Peters to perform in Santa Barbara Peters will sing songs from the Great American Songbook, including works by Stephen Sondheim and Jerry Herman.

DNA testing identified her as Patricia Diana Hunt Fielding, a 57-year-old mother of four from Kern County. Little is known about her life and death. Investigators hope releasing Fielding’s name and photograph will lead to more information about her.

Ventura County investigators identify human remains found near Ojai 36 years ago DNA testing identified her as Patricia Diana Hunt Fielding, a 57-year-old mother of four from Kern County.

The protocol is being used for the first time on Thursday and Friday, with Santa Ana winds prompting the closure of all mountain parks and trails.

New plan is being used to notify the public of Santa Monica Mountains closures during high fire danger The protocol is being used for the first time on Thursday and Friday, with Santa Ana winds prompting the closure of all mountain parks and trails.