Paparazzi Rules to Transgender Rights: California's Surprising New Laws in 2014

Californians will see an increase in minimum wage, enhanced bicycle safety and new rules allowing transgender students to choose which restroom to use.

City Officials Plan to Increase Camera Surveillance Around Moorpark

The plan reportedly involves updating 22 cameras and installing 15 new ones.

Is Route 23 Bypass the Answer to Moorpark's Truck Traffic Problem?

What do you think of the idea? Do you think there is too much truck traffic in town? Tell us in the comments.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Opponents Fight Recent CA Abortion Laws

A Catholic bishop of the Los Angeles Archdiocese claims one of the laws would create a two-tier health system.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

July 4 Fireworks Explosion Result of Malfunction, Fire Marshal Says

The Simi Valley mishap injured 28 people.

Impeachment Advocates Set Up Table in Moorpark

Will you join those near the Moorpark Post Office in supporting impeachment?

State Officials Share Water Shortage Concerns

Governor Approves Flexible Schedule for Advanced Moorpark Students

City to Hold Community Workshop on Proposed Expansion of Mine

'Revenge Porn' Now Illegal in California

Publishing nude photos with the "intent to cause serious emotional distress" violates a "revenge porn" law signed Tuesday by Governor Jerry Brown and may result in up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 fine.

Governor Signs Ventura County Transit Agreement

How Does Obamacare Work? A Doctor Explains

Covered California, the state's new health insurance exchange, is open for business online. Officials expect more than 1 million Californians to get health insurance coverage for the first time.

City Council to Hold Special Meeting

City Council Cancels September 18 Meeting

County Watershed Protection District Implements Comprehensive Approach to Battle Spread of Invasive Species in Local Operation Yards

Share Your Thoughts on Syria Via a Patch Blog

City Council Approves Step to Provide Law Enforcement on School Campuses

Ventura County Transit Agreement Sent to Governor

Planning Commission Approves Permit for Indoor Swap Meet

Rec. Center Plans Special Hours Aug. 19-23

Patch Query: How Would You Feel About a Tiger Next Door?

The Ventura County Planning Commission is accepting public comment regarding a proposal to house tigers near Point Mugu State Park.

County Health Department Warns Against Ginger Candy

The Ginger Candy is imported from Vietnam and distributed by Evershing International Trading, Inc.

County Waterworks District Cancels August Meeting

City Cancels Council Meeting

City Council Cancels July 3 Meeting

State Senate Votes Unanimously for Gorell's Tougher Child Pornography Penalties

Under current law, the strongest penalty for possession of child pornography is only three years in prison. This bill would raise the potential sentence to seven years.

State Senate Votes Unanimously for Gorell's Tougher Child Pornography Penalties

Under current law, the strongest penalty for possession of child pornography is only three years in prison. This bill would raise the potential sentence to seven years.

How to Help the Santa Monica Mountains Following Springs Fire

The Springs Fire burned more than 1,000 acres of National Park Service land and more than 12,000 acres of California State Parks land.

How Bad is Moorpark's Pollution? See What New State Figures Say (Map)

State officials have released figures on every zip code in the state showing which communities are most at risk from pollution. See how each Patch town ranks using the interactive map below.

10 Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips

Here's how to make the deadline and get your return right.

C-SPAN Bus to Visit Reagan Library, CLU

The C-SPAN bus experience includes information about in-depth public affairs coverage and touch-screen quizzes about government.

Ventura County Naval Base Cuts Air Show, All Base Events

The air show in Ventura County is on a three-year rotation, so the next possible event may not be until 2016, if at all.

Brownley Introduces Veterans Medical Access Act

If passed, the bill would cover healthcare-related travel costs for blind and severely disabled veterans.

Upcoming at the Reagan Library: Ari Fleischer, Jon Huntsman

A luncheon and tour of the current Walt Disney exhibit is also on the library's schedule.

Look! Up in the Sky! It's Comet Pan-STARRS

The comet will become brighter as it passes closest to the sun March 10. Where is your favorite Moorpark viewing site?

Reagan Library Plans for Jeb Bush Visit

The former Florida governor will speak at the library on March 8.

Moorpark City Council to Consider Parking Tickets, RV Storage

The Council will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall.