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Longtime school counselor in Ventura County now charged with molesting 13 children Ventura County prosecutors say the number of victims that have been identified has gone from eight to 13. kclu.org/2025-04-29/longtime…

Federal government reverses course on UC Santa Barbara students and grads at risk for deportation The Associated Press says the nationwide policy reversal comes after the federal government lost a number of court rulings kclu.org/2025-04-29/federal-…

Ventura County military base played little-known role in fighting Southern California's wildfires kclu.org/local-news/2025-04-…

Room with a view: Santa Barbara City College approves plans for $100 million athletic complex The four-story, 77,000 square foot facility will replace the outdated 1963 complex. kclu.org/2025-04-28/room-wit…

'It has marred my life in a deep way': Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad talks the impact of sexual abuse kclu.org/local-news/2025-04-…

The Ventura County non-profit supporting survivors of sexual assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. kclu.org/2025-04-28/the-vent…

Three teens seriously injured when vehicle in car chase crashes in Ventura County Simi Valley Police say three teenage girls were in stolen car and led officers on chase before crashing. kclu.org/2025-04-27/three-te…

The new playground that's fostering inclusion and connection The new playground at Elmhurst Elementary is the first of 16 being constructed in the Ventura Unified School District, thanks to voter-approved Measure E bond. kclu.org/local-news/2025-04-…

Rain? Unseasonably cold storm could bring rain, and even some snow to the Tri-Counties The system is expected to move through the region quickly. kclu.org/2025-04-25/rain-uns…

The tiny homes on wheels that could offer a welcome base for those who lost their homes to wildfires A Ventura County-based tiny home builder has a solution for displaced families who have lost their homes to wildfire and want to live on their land. kclu.org/local-news/2025-04-…

Prosecutors, victims will once again speak out against parole for serial rapist in Ventura County But, even if efforts to block Andrew Luster's latest parole effort are successful, he legally has to be paroled in late 2026. kclu.org/2025-04-24/prosecut…

'It's economic self-destruction': U.S. Senator blasts tariffs during Ventura County visit Sen. Adam Schiff thinks the President is looking for a face-saving way to get out of the tariff situation. kclu.org/local-news/2025-04-…

Breaking down barriers: A Central Coast creek is cleared so endangered fish can reach spawning areas In a major environmental restoration project, two barriers were removed from Jalama Creek, allowing Southern Steelhead to swim up the creek. kclu.org/local-news/2025-04-…

The glitz of Hollywood returns to Santa Barbara! Santa Barbara International Film Festival dates set The 2026 festival will take place from February 4 to 14. kclu.org/2025-04-23/the-glit…

The high-tech head start for future veterinary technicians in Ventura County Ventura College has a new 'state of the art' lab for vet tech training. kclu.org/2025-04-22/the-high…

Five arrested for what investigators call a gang-related attack in a Conejo Valley business Two victims were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries. kclu.org/2025-04-22/five-arr…

Man wanted for 1998 murder in Ventura County arrested in Mexico and extradited to the United States Two others have already been convicted and are serving life sentences for the Ventura killing. kclu.org/2025-04-22/man-want…

'Every day should be Earth Day.' Festivities for Earth Day across the Tri-Counties The two-day Earth Day Festival will be held in Santa Barbara this weekend. kclu.org/2025-04-22/every-da…

There's good news about the unemployment picture in the Tri-Counties The latest numbers show the jobless rate is down in all three counties. The state unemployment rate also dipped slightly in March. kclu.org/2025-04-22/theres-g…