Public Safety · Ventura County
On Tuesday, October 6, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors reviewed inter-agency preparations for a potentially strong El Niño winter storm season. Agencies including the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services and Public Works are inspecting flood-control infrastructure and clearing drainage systems to reduce risks from flooding and debris flows. The Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures is partnering with the Ventura County Farm Bureau to host a Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Farms on November 18. Officials urge residents to prepare emergency kits, clear drainage areas, and monitor conditions as winter approaches.
Public Safety · Los Angeles County
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard issued a beach hazards statement Monday at 12:31 p.m., in effect through Friday at 3 a.m., covering Ventura County Beaches, the Malibu Coast, and Los Angeles-area beaches including Long Beach. Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves from elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet are expected, with minor beach erosion and tidal overflows possible along south-facing beaches. The NWS warns of an increased risk of ocean drowning and advises residents to stay out of the water or near occupied lifeguard towers, and to avoid rock jetties.
Social Events · Oxnard, CA
The Oxnard Police Department will host its 11th Annual "Spooktacular" Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on streets surrounding the police station at 251 South "C" Street. Several intersections near the station will be closed from approximately 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with traffic diverted and controlled by police personnel. The event is open to Oxnard residents; attendees are encouraged to park at the Downtown Parking Structure at Third and "B" Street.
Crime · Oxnard, CA
Oxnard Police detectives arrested Nicholas Fuentes, 34, of Oxnard on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as the suspect in a July 2026 burglary of Among Friends Adult Day Care Center at A St. and 9th St. Fuentes allegedly entered the facility requesting a job application and restroom access, then hid in a kitchen pantry for approximately five hours before burglarizing the center after employees left. Surveillance video identified Fuentes, who is described by detectives as having multiple prior burglary convictions. He was booked into Ventura County Jail and the investigation remains ongoing.
