A head-on collision in Moorpark and a separate fatal motorcycle crash near Simi Valley claimed multiple lives over one weekend. Two women were killed and three others were injured on Highway 23, underscoring renewed alarm about road safety in the region.

Three members of a sophisticated burglary crew who orchestrated a commercial heist in Simi Valley have been given lengthy jail terms. The sentencing, announced by Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, underscores local authorities’ commitment to curbing organized theft.