Ventura men sentenced to prison for extortion
A pair of Ventura County men were sentenced to federal prison on Aug. 8 for their role in a crime spree in late 2023 which included extortion, robbery and more. Oscar Aguirre Silva, 31, of Ventura, was sentenced to six years in federal prison and, in a separate hearing, Edward Donaldo Ramirez Martinez, 28, of Read More →

The Trade Desk’s net income, revenue beat analysts’ Q2 expectations
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First phase of Gallegly vs. CLU trial in judge’s hands
The first phase of the trial of a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed against California Lutheran University by former Congressman Elton Gallegly is now in the hands of the judge. Ventura County Superior Court Judge Henry Walsh starts a three-week vacation on Aug. 10 and it’s not known when he will issue a ruling. Walsh heard testimony over three Read More →
Guest commentary: New bill helps volunteers re-coop their charitable efforts
By Tammy Glenn Volunteers go the extra mile, but at what cost? The estimated value of a volunteer hour of service, according to the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute is $33.49; up 5.3% from 2022. That’s $33.49 per hour that volunteers don’t actually pocket, but the value sends a loud and clear message — especially in the world Read More →

Dubroff: What to remember during this latest market tumble
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Street smarts: Grants for clean energy available for Ventura County nonprofits
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