Federal agents have rounded up dozens of California farmworkers in large-scale raids at packinghouses and fields that farm bureaus say threaten businesses that supply much of the country’s food.

Nearly six months after the Mountain Fire displaced 750 people and destroyed 182 homes and other structures in Ventura County, survivors say recovery is more difficult without FEMA support and in the shadow of the LA fires.

A youth soccer coach has been charged in the death of a 13-year-old whose body was found on the side of a Southern California road.

Authorities said firefighters battled fierce, howling winds and rescued people as a fast-moving Southern California wildfire exploded in size.

Southern California firefighters have gained ground on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures.

Southern California firefighters have gained ground against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, mostly houses, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of dangerous gusty winds.

A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures in less than two days.

A 73-year-old man has been charged in the strangulation deaths of three Southern California women in 1977, and authorities say they believe there could be more victims.

A judge has decided that a Southern California college professor will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of a Jewish counter-protester during demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war last year.

Heavy rain and snow are pounding California and other parts of the West in the latest winter storm to hit the United States.

This booking photo provided by Ventura County Sheriff's Office in California shows Miya Ponsetto. She was jailed in Ventura County, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office there said. (Ventura County Sheriff's Office via AP)NEW YORK – A woman who wrongly accused a Black teenager of stealing her phone and tackled him while being filmed at a New York City hotel apologized but defended her actions in a television interview conducted before she was arrested in California. A spokesperson for the sheriff's office there said it wasn't immediately clear what charges she faced. Ventura County sheriff's deputies arrested Ponsetto after spotting her driving near her home in Piru, northwest of Los Angeles, said department Capt.

VENTURA, Calif. – A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the drowning of “Glee” actor Naya Rivera, who died this summer while boating with her 4-year-old son on a California lake. The suit, filed Tuesday, blames Ventura County and managers of Lake Piru for her accidental death on July 8 at the lake northwest of Los Angeles. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said Rivera's body was most likely trapped in thick vegetation underwater for several days before floating to the top. A call seeking comment from Ventura County wasn't immediately returned Wednesday night. A county spokesperson declined to comment to Fox News, saying the county hadn't been served with the lawsuit.

She must have mustered enough energy to get her son back on the boat, but not enough to save herself, Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said at a news conference. The mother and son had gone swimming, which was permitted in that part of the lake, Ayub said. Another co-star, Mark Salling, who Rivera dated at one point, killed himself in 2018 at age 35 after pleading guilty to child pornography charges. Surveillance video showed the mother and son parking and renting the boat at about 1 p.m. on July 8. The boy, Riveras son from her marriage to actor Ryan Dorsey, was safe and healthy and quickly reunited with family members after he was found, authorities said.

Britney Spears' father will not be facing criminal prosecution relating to an alleged incident with his 13-year-old grandson. Ventura County District Attorney Gregory Totten announced on Tuesday that criminal charges won't be filed against Jamie Spears. The news comes several weeks after Britney's sons -- 13-year-old Sean and 12-year-old Jayden -- were granted a temporary restraining order after an alleged incident on Aug. 24. Federline later requested the temporary restraining order on his sons' behalf. RELATED CONTENT:Britney Spears Posts Sweet Birthday Messages for Sons Sean & Jayden Amid Family DramaSam Asghari Absolutely Sees Marriage In His Future with Britney SpearsBritney Spears' Sons Allegedly Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Singer's Father

That is one dirty bird. A great horned owl recently fell into an oil pit in Ventura County, California, and the soaked bird needed a good scrubbing. Workers from the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Networks scooped the animal up and brought it to the center for treatment. Using lots of dish soap and warm water, they moved the owl from tub to tub to wash the gunk from its feathers. Once the Wildlife Care Network was finished, the owl was sent to the International Bird Rescue for more cleaning.