(This story has been updated to include the latest information.) An overturned big rig blocked northbound lanes of Highway 101 north of Ventura on Dec. 27, according to authorities. Lanes are expected ...

Each week The Star will offer readers a chance to vote for the High School Football Player of the Week. You can now vote for the top player from Week 4. Congrats to Royal running back Landen Murray, ...

Several teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS football playoffs, thanks to some top individual efforts. VOTE for the best individual performance from 15 candidates.

The CIF-Southern Section football semifinals were full of memorable moments and clutch performances. VOTE for the best individual performance from 10 candidates.

Each week The Star will offer readers a chance to vote for the High School Football Player of the Week. Vote for the top player from Week Zero, the first full weekend of the 2025 season.

We are onto Week 4 (which is actually the fifth week of the season counting Week Zero) in the high school football season. Some of the top local matchups are Simi Valley-Thousand Oaks, Oxnard-Rio Mesa ...

Oaks Christian 16, St. Bonaventure 13 Villa Park 28, Westlake 24 ...

Week 8 in high school football had several league showdowns and a flurry of big-time performances. VOTE for the best performer out of 19 candidates.

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Authorities confirmed the identity of the Santa Paula man who died Dec. 11 from injuries suffered in a crash a week earlier. Samuel Contreras, 66, died from multiple, blunt-force injuries, and his ...

The CIF-State regional games were full of clutch performances and key plays, with two teams advancing to the state bowl championships. VOTE for the best individual performance from 10 candidates.