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    Simi Valley Man Sentenced to More than 13 Years in Prison for Spousal Battery

    Debra Tash
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    Simi Valley Man Sentenced to More than 13 Years in Prison for Spousal Battery

    VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Judge Anthony Sabo sentenced Mark Semlinger (DOB 08/15/76) of Simi Valley to 13 years 8 months in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. In December 2018, a jury convicted Semlinger of assault with a deadly weapon and spousal battery based upon an incident occurring on May 22, 2016. After the jury returned its verdict, the court found that Semlinger had a prior conviction for a serious felony.

    On May 22, 2016, Semlinger and his girlfriend got into an argument that was caught on surveillance video. When an acquaintance of the two came to the woman’s aid, Semlinger pulled out a knife and assaulted him.

    Semlinger also pled guilty to three other felony charges that he committed while he was out on bail.  On October 3, 2017, Semlinger was seen driving a stolen motorcycle. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, he fled from the officers at speeds exceeding 100 mph. He eventually ditched the motorcycle and fled on foot, but was caught nearby. Semlinger pled guilty to unlawful taking or driving a vehicle and evading an officer with willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.

    On May 6, 2018, a Simi Valley Police Officer saw Semlinger conduct a drug sale from his vehicle. A search of his vehicle uncovered cash, several baggies of heroin, a digital scale, and several text messages related to drug sales on his cell phone. Semlinger pled guilty to possession of heroin for sale.

     

    The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is the public prosecutor for the county’s 850,000 residents. The office employs approximately 280 employees including attorneys, investigators, victim advocates, and other professional support staff who strive to seek justice, ensure public safety, and protect the rights of crime victims.

    Follow the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office on Twitter @VenturaDAOffice

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    Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Receives Quality Achievement Awards From Healthgrades

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    Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals Receives Quality Achievement Awards From Healthgrades

    Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals, which includes St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital (SJPVH), has collectively earned 12 awards from Healthgrades. Healthgrades is the leading online resource helping consumers make informed decisions in order to find the right doctor, the right hospital, and the right care.

    Among the many awards received this year, SJRMC has been recognized with two of the highest honors, including America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™ for 5 years in a row and Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ for 8 years in a row. SJRMC was also named among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology services for 8 years in a row, Top 10% in the Nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 8 years in a row, Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 8 Years in a Row, and Five- Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke.

    SJPVH is also a recipient of the Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 7 years in a row, Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed for 6 years in a row, and the Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment.

    “These awards recognize the hospitals’ commitment and success to ensuring that our patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence,” said Darren W. Lee, President and CEO of St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital. “To have our two facilities receive such high praise is tremendous for the communities we serve.”

    Healthgrades independently measures hospitals based on data that hospitals submit to the federal government. No hospital can opt in or out of the analysis, and no hospital pays to be measured. Healthgrades risk adjusts for patient demographic characteristics and clinical risk factors, thereby taking into account how sick patients are upon admission.

    View Healthgrades hospital quality methodologies.

    Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals continues to provide safety, quality, and compassion throughout our spectrum of services. Our commitment to excellence and our levels of skillful practice continue to distinguish us as leaders in the industry.

    Pleasant Valley Hospital

    About Dignity Health St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital and St. John’s Regional Medical Center

    St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo and St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard are members of Dignity Health Central Coast, an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services – all recognized for quality, safety and service. Both hospitals are supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region also include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria. Learn more at DignityHealth.org/PleasantValley and DignityHealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

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    Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Participate in 2019 National Fine Arts Contest Showcasing Member Artwork

    Deborah Baber-Savalla
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    Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Participate in 2019 National Fine Arts Contest Showcasing Member Artwork

    Thousand Oaks, CA – To enable their members to develop their creativity and cultural awareness through visual arts and design, and to give them the opportunity to be recognized locally, regionally, and nationally, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) participates in the National Fine Arts Contest established by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

    The local BGCGCV art exhibit, open to the public, is now underway and will run through March 13, 2019 at the Marion & John E. Anderson Youth Center on the campus of Los Cerritos Middle School, 1980 E. Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks.  Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Judging will be conducted by the local community, and pieces of local member artwork will be submitted to regional and national competitions in March. Artwork will include a variety of categories including monochromatic drawings, colored pencil drawings, pastels, watercolors, oil & acrylics, print making, mixed media, collage, group projects, photography and digital media. Youth will be judged in four age groups |  6-9; 10-12; 13-15 and 16-18. In addition, awards and recognition will be awarded on a local level.

    Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley display their works of art for the public to enjoy as well as competing locally, regionally and nationally for awards.

    The BGCGCV seeks to provide innovative and high-quality arts programming for all youth that stimulates learning and academic success, inspires creativity, explores future careers and engages in self-expression, critical thinking and problem solving. 

    “Providing a forum for youth to express themselves while discovering new talents is a major focus we provide to our members,” stated Dr. Crystal Nāone, CEO & President, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley. “We believe arts programming and activities are not a means to an end, but rather an essential human experience,” she added.

    For more information on the Art Exhibit, contact the BGCGCV at 818-706-0905 or visit the website at www.bgcconejo.org.

    About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley are open before and after school, during lunch, on weekends for sports leagues, throughout the summer for the camp program and all-day during school vacations with tours of the Clubs available upon request.  For more information about supervised youth programs, to donate, volunteer, or register online, please log onto www.bgcconejo.org or call 818-706-0905.

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    Trump Angel Mom and Gas Tax Fighter Coming to Redlands

    Deborah Baber-Savalla
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    Trump Angel Mom and Gas Tax Fighter Coming to Redlands

    REDLANDS – Agnes Gibboney, whose son was killed by an illegal alien in 2002, will discuss her latest White House meeting with President Donald Trump at the March 7 meeting of the Redlands Tea Party Patriots.

    Also speaking is Carl DeMaio, whose Reform California movement led the signature drive to repeal the state’s latest gas tax increase. The ballot measure failed in November.

    “Together, we’ve got quite a one-two punch of speakers,” said John Berry, cabinet member of the Redlands Tea Party Patriots. “The audience will be at the edge of their seats throughout the meeting.”

    The two-hour meeting begins at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mill Creek Cattle Co., 1874 Mentone Blvd. in Mentone. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public.

    Gibboney has appeared in a national campaign ad with Trump; she feels he champions her cause of protecting Americans from the same fate her son suffered.

    On Feb. 15, Gibboney was sitting in the front row of a White House news conference when Trump scolded CNN reporter Jim Acosta for his questioning the need for a border wall. She will discuss that experience, as well as her private discussion with Trump, at the March 7 meeting.

    DeMaio will discuss his group’s plan for the 2020 election cycle, which includes stopping more tax hikes, auditing voter rolls, and rebating union dues.

    Berry, a Republican delegate to the February state Republican convention in Sacramento, will discuss the state party elections as well as his Antifa confrontation. His Feb 23 video, showing masked Antifa members knocking the phone out of his hands, made national news.

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    VC Office of Education Remembers Remembers Dr. James Cowan

    Debra Tash
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    VC Office of Education Remembers Remembers Dr. James Cowan
    Dr. James Cowan

    Dr. James Cowan, who served as Ventura County Superintendent of Schools for 24 years and left an indelible mark on Ventura County education, has passed away at the age of 87. “Jim was a true champion for all students and education in general,” said Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Stan Mantooth. “During his tenure, he built a wonderful legacy for us all which continues to this day.”

    That legacy includes the establishment of the local career education program for public school students, known at the time as the Regional Occupational Program or ROP. Dr. Cowan secured 20 acres of property at what is now the Camarillo Airport to house ROP facilities and VCOE special education programs. He guided the creation of several VCOE schools that serve students with special needs, including Gateway Community School, Dwire School, Penfield School, Triggs School and Phoenix School (formerly Hendershot School).

    Dr. Cowan also oversaw the formation of four unified school districts within Ventura County. Unification is the process in which separate elementary and high school districts come together to form a new district that serves students all the way from kindergarten through high school. The unified districts that were created during Dr. Cowan’s tenure are Conejo Valley, Fillmore, Moorpark and Oak Park.

    Dr. Cowan also gets credit for brining the Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial and Science Fair student competitions to Ventura County. Since their establishment, Ventura County students have achieved great success in these competitions, including several wins at the state and national levels. A tireless advocate for educational equity, Dr. Cowan worked closely with leaders at the state level to bring extra help and teaching support to underprivileged students. He is the only county superintendent to serve two consecutive terms as President of the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association.

    As a child, Dr. Cowan attended school in Ventura and went on to work as a teacher, counselor and administrator at Ventura High School and Buena High School. He joined the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Office (now called the Ventura County Office of Education) in 1966 and was elected Ventura County Superintendent of Schools in 1969. He served six consecutive terms in office before retiring in 1993. Through his work, Dr. Cowan expanded educational opportunity for generations of Ventura County students. His impacts and contributions live on to this day and will not soon be forgotten.

     

    About the Ventura County Office of Education

    The Ventura County Office of Education provides a broad array of fiscal, training and technology support services to local school districts, helping to maintain and improve lifelong educational opportunities for children, educators and community members. VCOE also operates schools that serve students with severe disabilities and behavioral issues, provides career education courses, and coordinates countywide academic competitions including Mock Trial and the Ventura County Science Fair. Learn more at: www.vcoe.org.

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    Thousand Oaks Man Alleged Sexually Abused 15 Year Old Stepdaughter

    Debra Tash
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    Thousand Oaks Man Alleged Sexually Abused 15 Year Old Stepdaughter
    Luis Ayala

    Ventura County Sheriff Department – Incident Press Release

    On March 1, 2019, at  approximately 3:50 PM, City of  Thousand Oaks Patrol  units responded  to child crimes report in the City of Thousand Oaks. During patrol’s initial investigation it was learned the 15 year old victim  was  being sexually abused by her step-father for the  past 2 ½  years.

    The City of Thousand Oaks Major Crimes – Sexual Assault Unit Detectives were called and responded to take over the investigation. As a result if their investigation,  55 year old Luis A-Ayala was arrested for 288.5(a) PC – Continued Sexual abuse of a Child.

    A-Ayala was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility.   Due to the nature of   the crime a bail increase was requested and granted. A-Ayala’ bail is currently set at $200,000. A-Ayala is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on March 5, 2019, at 1:30 PM.

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    Actor Luke Perry Dead at 52

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    Actor Luke Perry Dead at 52

    Actor Luke Perry, who made a name for himself starring in Beverly Hills 90210, has died at the age of 52. He suffered a catastrophic stroke last week and had been hospitalized at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank.  Perry was stricken in his Sherman Oaks home on Wednesday. 

    Born in Mansfield Ohio on October 11th 1966 he appeared in The Fifth Element,  Buffy the Vampire Slayer along with his signature role in 90210 which turned the young actor into a heartthrob.  He had been married to actress Rachel Sharp.  The pair divorced in 2003 after ten years of marriage.  He is survived by his two children, Jack and Sophie.

    LOS ANGELES – JAN 14: Luke Perry arrives at the Hallmark Channel TCA Party Winter 2012 at Tournament of Roses House on January 14, 2012 in Pasadena, CA

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    SUMMERS: NASA’s Center For Life Detection Is On The Hunt For Life In The Universe

    Debra Tash
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    SUMMERS: NASA’s Center For Life Detection Is On The Hunt For Life In The Universe

    Michael Summers | Professor of Planetary Science and Astronomy
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    Knowing if something is alive or not is easy. Right? Barking dogs and flying birds are alive. Rocks are not. Turtles and polar bears are alive. Water is not. And so on. The difficulty of knowing what is, and is not, alive comes about when we consider things that are close to the boundary between the two domains. For instance, a mold is alive, but it takes some patience to see it grow. Bacteria are alive, but are so small to be invisible to the unaided eye. Viruses have characteristics of both domains.

    We learn in high school that living things share some common characteristics. For example, living things metabolize materials from their environment to get energy for growth and reproduction. But fire metabolizes, and it’s certainly not alive. Crystals grow and reproduce, but are not alive. On the other hand, mules (the offspring between a horse and donkey) are clearly alive, but cannot reproduce.

    Most life on Earth, whether measured by mass or numbers, is the bacteria. And many bacteria live in extreme environments, such as deep underground or in the deep ocean. They are called extremophiles — they live in extreme environments, at least from the perspective of humans. Many times they live in environments that would kill us.

    One of NASA’s goals in astronomy is to understand the long and rich story of life in the universe. An important aspect of that goal is to search for life on other worlds. But how do you go about detecting life elsewhere if it is extreme life, it is at or near the boundary between the domains of living and non-living things, that could be vastly different from life on Earth, and that is very, very far away. It is an incredibly difficult task.

    NAWBO Workshop | Who are your trusted advisors?

    Debra Tash
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    NAWBO Workshop | Who are your trusted advisors?

    Join the National Association of Women Business Owners, Ventura County (NAWBO VC) on Tuesday, March 12th at the Wedgewood Banquet Center, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo from 5:30pm to 8:00pm for an important presentation from valued member panelists who will be providing business owners with wise and cutting-edge advice on finances, insurance, and a range of legal issues. Tap into the wisdom of this panel of NAWBO Ventura County experts and get some your key business questions answered. The dinner meeting is open to all and seats may be reserved here.

    Learn from our trusted advisor experts:

    • Colleen King – Helps make insurance decisions that best fit your financial future. Opening in 2003, Colleen has grown her agency from health insurance to now include life insurance, long-term care insurance and a range of other offerings. Her goal is to demystify insurance for her clients.
    • Sue Osborn – Works with individuals, families and small business owners on retirement, insurance, education, estate, and personal financial planning with prioritized and personalized recommendations and a “one step at a time” approach.
    • Melissa Sayer – Has spent 25 years providing legal advice, first working in top law firms in Silicon Valley and Ventura County, before launching Matilija Law to provide practical, thoughtful and effective counsel to Central Coast businesses, from individual entrepreneurs to mid-size corporations.

    The panel will be moderated by Certified Financial Planner™ Kamie Abraham who is dedicated to helping women, professionals and retirees develop and implement personalized strategies to reach their financial goals with confidence. The evening is sponsored by Ohana Pet Hospital, a full-service veterinary hospital specializing in compassionate care and the highest quality medical, surgical, dental and wellness healthcare for your pets. (www.OhanaPetHospital.com).

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    Aircraft Advisory for Naval Base Ventura County

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    Aircraft Advisory for Naval Base Ventura County

    Ventura County, Calif., – Starting Monday, March 11, multiple aircraft will be arriving at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu, in support of a Large Force Exercise (LFE). NBVC Point Mugu will host aircraft to include FA-18 aircraft home based at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, Calif.

    LFE aircraft are expected to operate during daylight hours out of NBVC Point Mugu from March 11 to March 23. The purpose of this exercise is to provide unit-level training for pilots and aircrews on the Point Mugu Sea Range.

    Communities in the Camarillo and Oxnard area may experience increased jet activity and noise during this time.

    For more information, please call the NBVC Affairs Office at 805-989-9234.

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