Services are taking place today in Santa Barbara for Nathen Blackwell, the master stone carver at the Reagan Library. This short video is from a profiled I did on Blackwell seven years ago, when he was adding names to the The Reagan Foundation and Institute donor wall.

The Ventura Pier is opening at 8:30 this morning after extensive repairs. #visitventura #ventura #pierintothefuture

And they’re off! The Ventura Pier has officially reopened. #ventura #pierintothefuture #visitventura

#SharpFire in Simi Valley. Evacuation Orders in effect. VCemergency.com #VCSheriff #VCOES

A fire estimated at 43 acres is prompting the evacuation of Ditch Road in Simi Valley. Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave., was set to open at 4 p.m. as a temporary evacuation point. #sharpfire #simivalley #simi #BREAKINGNEWS #acornnewspaper

Camarillo-based Rolling Pin Donuts looks like it will open its Ventura location in about a week. I got a sneak peek thanks to owner Ivan Ortiz today. #camarillo #ventura #donuts

Recognize him? Authorities say he committed a battery in the 6400 block of Penn Street (Moorpark) on May 23 and left in the car pictured here. It’s believed to be a newer Mazda SUV, black or dark blue. If you have helpful info, contact VCSO Detective Tom Fuchs at (805) 532-2714.

⚠️FATAL CRASH SR-118 WB west of Rocky Peak Rd⚠️ A solo vehicle drove off the right shoulder and overturned at approx. 5 am. Tragically, the driver and sole occupant sustained fatal injuries because of the crash.Traffic is NOT affected. #seatbeltssavelives The Acorn Ventura County Star

Thunder? Heavy rain? Didn’t see that in NWS Los Angeles forecast. But western Ventura County is under both as of 8:20 a.m. #cawx

The Acorn Newspapers proudly announce winners in four categories of the annual California Journalism Awards competition: *Editorial Comment *In-Depth Reporting *News Photo *Print Special Section (“Pigskin Preview”) The Acorn: Your community newspaper CA News Publishers Association

🔥BRUSH FIRE🔥 US-101 SB at Ventu Park. Slow lane of US-101, the Ventu Park on and off ramps, are CLOSED to southbound 101. And Ventu Park Rd. over the 101 is also closed. #fire #brushfire Ventura County Fire Thousand Oaks Acorn Ventura County Star Rich and Alex KNX News 97.1 FM

The worldwide IT outage hit #Camarillo City Hall, briefly affecting the employee timekeeping system this morning. There was no disruption to normal business operations. #CloudStrike

Hey #Moorpark!

Records Management professionals, we are looking for you! We seek a Records Supervisor to develop & maintain a reliable records management program. Come join our team with excellent benefits, dedicated professional team members, & more. Apply today at moorparkca.gov/jobs

Did you feel it? At 9:11 p.m., USGS Earthquakes sent out this alert. Moments later in Ventura County, the ground shook. Epicenter of the 5.6 quake appears to be 25 kilometers south of Lamont, in the Bakersfield area. #earthquake

Kevin Kildee (District 3) and Tony Trembley (District 4) will likely be reappointed and the election cancelled after no one else filed papers seeking those seats on the #Camarillo City Council. A special meeting at 5 p.m. today will decide that question. #Election2024

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office investigating a shooting in Camarillo on Huerta Court. Two victims reported. May be related to a stabbing earlier near Oxnard.

Details emerge in mountain lion's attack on 5-year-old boy Sept. 1 at Malibu Creek State Park. CA State Parks California Department of Fish and Wildlife theacorn.com/articles/mount…

Magnitude 4.6 and 2.7 earthquakes rocked Southern California at 7:28 and 7:30 this morning, respectively. USGS puts epicenter about 4 miles north of Malibu. Did you feel them? #earthquake

A low pressure system will move across the area bringing a chance of light rain Wed-Thu w/ totals generally under 0.25" . Additionally, there is a 10-20% chc of Tstorms Thu afternoon. Make sure to take care while driving as roadways will be slick due to oil buildup. #CAwx #SoCal