Ventura
Citizen Initiatives Transform Oxnard Politics
California’s ballot initiative process allows citizen activists to bypass politicians who are controlled by special interests. The ability for citizens today to connect and organize using online resources means it has never been easier for a determined group of individuals,...
Rep. Mike Garcia Wins 25th House District Race by Narrow Margin
On Monday, Congressman Mike Garcia (R-CA) formally defeated Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) in the 25th Congressional District race following a concession speech by Smith. With ballot counting now ending in the district, Garcia cemented a narrow 300+ vote lead,...
Congressman Mike Garcia Hangs on to Narrow 104 Vote Lead in Congressional Race
On Monday, the latest results for the 25th Congressional District race between incumbent Congressman Mike Garcia (R-CA) and Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) show that the race is still too close to call despite two weeks of vote tabulation. Congressman...
Report Finds that Faulty So Cal Edison Equipment Caused 2018 Woolsey Fire
On Thursday, a redacted report by the Ventura County Fire Department on the 2018 Woolsey Fire has found that faulty Southern California Edison equipment was responsible for the wildfire two years ago. The Woolsey Fire, which had burnt nearly 100,000...
2020 General Election Preview: 19th Senate District
Sitting completely in Santa Barbara County and the majority of Ventura County, the 19th Senate District stretched from the tail end of the LA metro area up to a more rural coastal central California. Wealthy communities dot the area, all...
Four Gas Power Plants May See Operation Extensions Due To Blackouts, Grid Issues
This week, environmental organizations, officials from numerous cities, and energy company officials are mounting eleventh hour fights before the State Water Resources Control Board meets next week to decide if several natural gas plants in Southern California will get an...