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health11 days ago

Measles Exposure Tied to Flight Triggers Health Alert in SB and Ventura

Health officials linked measles cases in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to a single mid‑July international flight, exposing more than 150 people in Santa Barbara; the CDC and California health departments led contact tracing with quarantines for unvaccinated individuals and daily symptom monitoring. While statewide cases rose to 58, there is no outbreak, and Santa Barbara County reports high vaccination rates and stresses MMR vaccination (two doses ~97% effective) for travelers.

via The Santa Barbara Independent|
#health#measles#public-health
Simi Valley’s Sandy Fire Expands to 836 Acres, Evacuations Under Way
weather3 months ago

Simi Valley’s Sandy Fire Expands to 836 Acres, Evacuations Under Way

The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has grown to 836 acres with 0% containment, threatening structures as evacuation warnings and orders cover surrounding zones. About 550 firefighters are on scene with aircraft dropping retardant and water, and winds have shifted 180 degrees. Evacuation points are set at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park and an animal shelter at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library closed due to road closures. A smaller fire in the Angeles National Forest triggered an evacuation warning nearby.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#evacuation-orders#sandy-fire#simi-valley
Simi Valley Brush Fire Forces Evacuations as Blaze Expands
local3 months ago

Simi Valley Brush Fire Forces Evacuations as Blaze Expands

A brush fire in Simi Valley, named the Sandy Fire, began about 10:50 a.m. and has scorched roughly 180 acres with 0% containment, prompting evacuations in parts of Simi Valley and extending toward Thousand Oaks. Ventura County opened a temporary evacuation point and animal shelters; about 200 firefighters are on scene with three air tankers and six helicopters as east Santa Ana winds up to 25 mph drive spread, while schools indoors due to smoke and poor air quality.

via Deadline|
#brush-fire#evacuations#firefighters
Britney Spears leaves rehab as DUI case eyes a plea deal
entertainment4 months ago

Britney Spears leaves rehab as DUI case eyes a plea deal

Britney Spears reportedly checked out of voluntary rehab this week after her DUI arrest in Ventura County. She faces a misdemeanor DUI charge and is due for arraignment, where prosecutors are expected to offer a wet-reckless plea (guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol/drugs) instead of a full DUI. If accepted, the deal could carry probation, fines and a DUI education program. Spears has been living outside a conservatorship since 2021.

via Yahoo|
#britney-spears#dui#entertainment
Britney Spears Hit with Misdemeanor DUI Linked to Drugs
entertainment4 months ago

Britney Spears Hit with Misdemeanor DUI Linked to Drugs

Britney Spears was charged in Ventura County, California, with a single misdemeanor driving-under-the-influence count involving alcohol and at least one drug, stemming from her March arrest; she has since entered rehab, and prosecutors say an arraignment will follow standard DUI-rehab terms, including 12 months of probation, credit for time served, DUI classes, and fines.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#britney-spears#conservatorship#dui
Weekend Rain Prompts Flood Advisory for L.A. and Ventura County
weather4 months ago

Weekend Rain Prompts Flood Advisory for L.A. and Ventura County

National Weather Service issues a flood advisory for central Los Angeles and eastern Ventura County as a weekend storm brings 0.5–1.5 inches of rain, with a chance of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and potential rock slides; minor flooding expected in low-lying areas and burn-scar debris flows can’t be ruled out, while higher elevations may see wet snow. Warmer, dry conditions are expected to return early next week, with additional winter storm advisories in effect for Santa Barbara and Ventura mountains.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#flood-advisory#los-angeles
Britney Spears Speaks Out With Dance Video After DUI Arrest
music5 months ago

Britney Spears Speaks Out With Dance Video After DUI Arrest

Britney Spears returned to social media with an Instagram video of her dancing alongside her son Jayden Federline, thanking fans for their support as she addresses her March 4 arrest for a suspected DUI involving drugs and alcohol. A spokesperson said the incident was regrettable but emphasized Spears will seek help and spend time with loved ones, and she was cited and released in Ventura County; she is due to report to court on May 4.

via Rolling Stone|
#britney-spears#dui-arrest#instagram
Britney Spears Faces DUI Charge in Ventura County
entertainment6 months ago

Britney Spears Faces DUI Charge in Ventura County

Britney Spears was arrested for driving under the influence in Ventura County, California, after a stop by the California Highway Patrol around 9:28 p.m.; she was booked at about 3:02 a.m. and released just after 6:00 a.m., with reports noting she briefly deleted her Instagram after the incident. The arrest comes days after she secured a restraining order against a harassing individual.

via The Guardian|
#arrest#britney-spears#california
Ventura County coastline cited as SoCal’s fastest-growing beach in new study
environment6 months ago

Ventura County coastline cited as SoCal’s fastest-growing beach in new study

A Nature Communications study using satellite data from 1984–2024 finds Ventura County’s coast was Southern California’s fastest-growing beach, adding about 500 acres overall though sand accumulation created erosion elsewhere (e.g., near Mugu Lagoon). Growth is tied to downstream sediment from rivers and influenced by coastal structures that block sand flow; dredging helps but isn’t always effective at vulnerable spots. Future beach extent will depend on sea‑level rise and ongoing coastal development along the shore.

via Yahoo|
#environment#mcgrath-state-beach#sand-deposition
Home Alone Star Daniel Stern Faces Misdemeanor Solicitation Charge in California
california7 months ago

Home Alone Star Daniel Stern Faces Misdemeanor Solicitation Charge in California

Daniel Stern was charged with a single misdemeanor for engaging or agreeing to engage in prostitution in Ventura County, after he was cited Dec. 10 for allegedly soliciting a prostitute at a Camarillo hotel. If convicted, penalties include up to $1,000 in fines and up to six months in jail; the case will be heard in court with a lawyer potentially appearing on his behalf. The article notes Stern’s fame from Home Alone and City Slickers, his Somis farm, and his son Henry Stern, a California state senator.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#daniel-stern#home-alone
Invasive Oak-Killing Beetle Expands in Ventura County
environment7 months ago

Invasive Oak-Killing Beetle Expands in Ventura County

A dangerous invasive beetle, the goldspotted oak borer, has reached Ventura County, California, threatening local oak ecosystems with significant tree mortality. The beetle, native to Arizona, spreads mainly through firewood and has already killed around 200,000 oak trees in the state. Efforts are underway to contain its spread through tree removal, insecticides, and public education, but eradication remains unlikely.

via Los Angeles Times|
#environment#goldspotted-oak-borer#invasive-species