Ventura County Star

Show Caption Hide Caption CLU men's volleyball readies for third straight NCAA Final Four Cal Lutheran University men's volleyball readies for third straight NCAA Final Four appearance this weekend. Stanley Filiaga had a decision to make. The volleyball-crazed high school sophomore in Olympia, Washington, had been invited to move in with his aunt in Southern California, where he could chase his volleyball dream. Or, he could finish out high school with his friends and family back home.

Show Caption Hide Caption Blue paint peeling off reflecting pool days after refill Blue paint peels and algae spreads in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after a refill, raising concerns about the recent renovation work. Portions of the sealant that was recently applied at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as part of a series of renovations to the landmark appears to have begun peeling off the pool basin on June 18.

Skip to main content Claim this massive BOGO deal on power tools and batteries before they sell out. Show Caption Hide Caption How to use a leaf blower for more than just yard work A leaf blower can be used for more than just yard work. The Home Depot is holding its Ryobi Days Savings event ahead of Father's Day. The sale features a buy-one-get-one-free deal on select Ryobi power tools and batteries. Customers can buy a battery starter kit or a string trimmer to receive a free tool.

Show Caption Hide Caption See killer whales off Channel Islands National Park A company operating out of the Channel Islands Harbor have spotted groups of orcas off the Channel Islands National Park. This summer, free movies will hit outdoor screens throughout Ventura County. Film groups, cities and others will show movies for audiences watching in grassy parks and from the sand at local beaches. The list includes family friendly films that start in June and run through September.

Want to try the dot cake trend? Funfetti cake mix, frosting and sprinkles make this viral dessert surprisingly easy for the 4th of July. There’s a new cake style all over social media, and unlike some baking trends that feel better left to professionals, this one is actually realistic for home bakers to try. It’s called the dot cake: a cake covered in neat rows of piped frosting dots that create a clean, textured finish that looks polished, playful and oddly satisfying all at once.

Show Caption Hide Caption What to do if you see a crime being committed Do you know what to do if you see something bad happening? Here are some tips. A 33-year-old man suspected of carrying a handgun caused a building near The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks to be locked down on June 17.

Show Caption Hide Caption Mt. Tam ranked best state park for hiking in California Mt. Tam's year round hiking and trails for all ages were cited in the honor. Californians looking for a reason to explore the state’s past — without the usual price tag — are getting a limited-time opportunity this summer. Gov.

Show Caption Hide Caption How did Juneteenth start? The history of Juneteenth Juneteenth is approaching, and this year marks five years since it was officially recognized as a federal holiday. But where did the holiday come from and what are some events Californians should look out for? Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, when the Union Army arrived and ordered the last enslaved Black people of the Confederacy to be freed.

With Group B still wide open at the 2026 World Cup, the final round of matches will determine who advances to the knockout stage. Bosnia and Herzegovina will meet Qatar on June 24 at Lumen Field in Seattle, with both teams putting all the marbles on their last group stage match. Both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar opened their World Cup campaigns with 1-1 draws. Then, Bosnia fell to Switzerland 4-1 in their second group stage match.

The KOKO K lip kit—featuring a matte liquid lipstick and liner—is seeing a rare discount just in time for summer shopping. Looking to refresh your summer makeup routine? Shoppers can score this Kylie Jenner beauty deal ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2026. Kylie Cosmetics’ Lip Kit in the fan-favorite shade KOKO K is currently on sale for 26% off at Amazon.