Woman arrested for hit-and-run crash that left runner hospitalized in Ventura
A woman was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian hospitalized in Ventura. The suspect was identified as Mysti Lee Ary, 49, of Bakersfield, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. On June 15, 2025, Ary was driving along Pacific Coast Highway when she struck a...
60th anniversary – Chip and Darrellen Graves
Chip and Darrellen Graves are celebrating a milestone this week: 60 years of marriage. The couple was married Jan. 28, 1966, in Culver City, Calif. Six decades later, their love story continues in Carpinteria, where they retired in 2022 to be closer to family. Chip and Darrellen raised four children...
SpaceX plans Groundhog Day rocket launch from Vandenberg. See liftoff
SpaceX is planning a Groundhog Day rocket launch in Southern California . And if you want to see it, you won't have a chance to relive it over and over à la Bill Murray. So, make sure to plan ahead if you want to seize the opportunity to catch the early-morning weekday liftoff from the Vandenberg Space Force Base ....
Local ICE impact, time-card fraud arrest, and fire captain appreciation
Good morning, Central Coast. The weekend is shaping up to bring beautiful weather, with today expected to be the warmest day. We’re also tracking business closures across the community today...
Santa Barbara County custody sergeant arrested for fraud after investigation
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a custody sergeant after a criminal investigation for significant timecard fraud on Thursday. SBCSO detectives arrested the 34-year-old at his Ventura home on a felony warrant for criminal charges of embezzlement of public funds,...
Slip to Slip: A Weekend Cruise from Ventura Harbor to Channel Islands Harbor
For boaters, weekend cruising doesn’t have to involve long passages or complicated logistics. Sometimes the most rewarding trips are short runs that offer a change of scenery, a new dock to tie up at, and just enough distance to feel like a getaway. Along the Central Coast, the cruise from Ventura Harbor to Channel...
2 nabbed after car chase, 1 arrested in Ojai area school break-in, more
Simi Valley police pursue couple in stolen car A couple was arrested after they allegedly stole a car from an acquaintance in Simi Valley and led police on a lengthy pursuit into Los Angeles on Jan. 28, according to authorities. Officers with the Simi Valley Police Department arrived at the 1400 block of East Los...
Hind Rafei: Registration Opens for Gordon Research Conference on Single-Cell Cancer Biology
Hind Rafei, Assistant Professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center, shared a post on LinkedIn:. “Registration for the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) in Single-cell cancer biology is now open! It will take place March 22-27, 2026, in Ventura, CA. The meeting features sessions on emergent topics such as Spatial,...
After Dark: Week of Jan. 29, 2026
Boatyard Pub: Jim Friery, 4-6 p.m.; Bluegrass Jam, 6:30-9 p.m. The Canyon: Black Daze and Dam That River (Soundgarden, Alice in Chains tributes), 7 p.m. Gibson’s Neighborhood Bar:Lost in Sound, 7 p.m. Larsen’s Grill:Nikola Winokur, 6-9 p.m. Leashless Brewing: 805 Jazz Jam Night, 6 p.m. Comedy. Levity Live...
Timbre bookstore: A staple for Ventura’s book lovers
Located on the corner of South Santa Cruz and East Main street in Ventura, California, there is a quaint book shop that everyone should visit. Timbre was first established in October 2020 by owners Kyle and Megan Murai, a local couple who live in Ventura. The bookstores name is often...

















